Taint by S. L. Jennings Series: Sexual Education #1
Genres: Contemporary, Erotica, Fiction, Romance
Published by HarperCollins Publication Date: October 14th 2014
Pages: 288
Also in this series: Tryst
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"Right now, you're probably asking yourself two things: Who am I? and What the hell are you doing here?
Let's start with the most obvious question, shall we? You're here, ladies, because you can't f*ck."Oh, stop it. Don't cringe. No one under the age of eighty clutches her pearls. You might as well get used to it, because for the next six weeks, you're going to hear that word a lot. And you're going to say it a lot. Go ahead, try it out on your tongue. F*ck. F***ck.
Okay, good. Now, where were we?
If you enrolled yourself in this program, then you are wholly aware that you're a lousy lay. Good for you. Admitting it is half the battle. For those of you who have been sent here by your husband or significant other, dry your tears and get over it. You've been given a gift, ladies. The gift of mind-blowing, wall-climbing, multiple-orgasm-inducing sex. You have the opportunity to f*ck like a porn star. And I guarantee that you will when I'm done with you.
And who am I?
Well, for the next six weeks, I will be your lover, your teacher, your best friend, and your worst enemy. Your every-f*cking-thing. I'm the one who is going to save your relationship and your sex life.
I am Justice Drake. And I turn housewives into whores. Now . . . who's first?
Candace’s Thoughts
I was drawn to this book because it was written in a male POV. The first question to answer is who is Justice Drake? Justice Drake doesn’t have a typical career. He is in the business of teaching wealthy women how to seduce and pleasure their husbands so that those men will no longer engage in affairs with other women. His instructional methods and demeanor are very unconventional. For what these husband’s are paying in fees, you would expect a much more spa like and pleasant atmosphere. The women get the spa like surrounds but Justice isn’t there to rub oil on their backs and give off happy thoughts. He is crass, apathetic, and above all, brutally honest. Some of the things he says is down right harsh.
If I am being honest, he was not what I expected. I had a hard time connecting to him in anyway. There is not enough information given to explain his endlessly broodiness and why he is in a constant bad mood. He only reveals a line here or there about his past and you really need to know more to connect. He seemed monotone for a good part of the book. The only time we began to understand him is when he is with Ally and those moments happen later in the book. The book is better when Ally is around. She is absolutely infectious and just down right the real deal. She is married to a philander and miserable but she feels like that is her lot in life. I love her obession with Friends reruns and her love of ice cream and full fat food. She livens the book up with humor.
I think around the time I had 30 minutes left in the book, it really kicked into high gear and I enjoyed the turn in the story. However, it all happens rather quickly and then we are the end. I feel like the ending could have been fleshed out better with more details and maybe even the POV changing to Ally for some interesting reads. Overall, the cover and blurb of this book drew me in but the story left me wanting. I think other readers may enjoy this book therefore I give it 3.5 cocktails!
About S. L. Jennings
S. L. Jennings is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romances, reality tv junkie, obsessive coffee drinker, and collector of crazy.
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