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FANTASYLAND
Michele Bardsley
NAL Trade
November 2007
ISBN#: 978-0451222237
Pages: 288
Erotic

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Synopsis:

The national bestselling author of Cupid,
Inc, takes readers on a hedonistic holiday with four erotic fantasies.
Just off the Florida Keys, Fantasyland-a chain of exotically themed
islands-offers the perfect setting for guests to act out their wildest
dreams. If a woman is looking for her own pirate of the Caribbean,
there's an island where bawdy buccaneers roam the shores in search of
booty. And then there's the island where vacationers can be treated like
royalty-or servants-depending on whether they want someone groveling at
their feet or taking control of their pleasure.



 

SRR Grade: A

 

    Fantasyland, the new contemporary erotic romance by the very talented Michele Bardsley, is one wild ride!  Think of it as the television show Fantasy Island, except this time it is a group of islands off the Florida Keys that caters to all of your sexual fantasies.  Inside the pages of Fantasyland you will find five short stories that are fun and super sexy.  Those who are familiar with Michele Bardsley’s writing will love this erotic escapade and those who are reading her for the first time are going to become instant fans!

    Two To One is the first story in Fantasyland.  What a great way to introduce us to all the wonders that Fantasyland holds.  Here we have a husband and wife, Greg and Carrie Tremont, who come to the island for their ten year wedding anniversary.  It is Greg’s idea to take Carrie to this specific island so that she can live out her sexual fantasy of having sex with more than one man.  Greg and Carrie’s anniversary is one they’re going to remember for a long time.  This is a super hot story and there is a loving relationship between Greg and Carrie which makes this encounter sexy yet tender at the same time.

    The next fantasy is called I Only Have Eyes for You and it takes place on an island that caters to voyeurism.  I really like this story which is about photographer Jake Malone and Rhiannon Nelson.  Jake and Rhiannon’s first meeting is under interesting circumstances.  She was left nearly naked and tied to a tree, the man she was supposed to be with played a mean practical joke on her.  Lucky for Jake is more than willing to heal her wounds any way necessary.   This is another sexy story that is as romantic as it erotic!

    Pirate Island is the next story in Fantasyland.  Where’s Johnny Depp when you need him?  Although, come to think of it, I do have a tender for Orlando Bloom.  This is the story of Lissa and Sam who are at the Pirate Island for business.   Lissa, and author is gathering information for her next book and Sam is acting as her assistant.  Sam, being ten years younger than Lissa is highly attracted to her, but Lissa can’t see anything more than the age difference.  When the time comes for the pirates to gather their bounty from the island full of waiting woman, Lissa doesn’t expect Sam to be her pirate lover!  Ahoy!  This story S-E-X-Y!!

    The next story, A Bond Like No Other, is incredibly sexy and highly erotic!  This is one of my favorite stories in Fantasyland.  Claire Williams and her employer Lucius Devereaux spend a weekend at the Isle of Dark Delights.  Claire is totally attracted to Lucius, who has a reputation with the ladies, but is determined not to get physical with him.  They are at this fantasy island for strictly professional reasons.  However, when Claire looses her way and is about to get “auctioned” Lucius uses this opportunity to show Claire that he is more than just rumors and that he is interested in her.  What a great erotic story.  This story really showcases Bardsley’s talent for writing erotic sex scenes.

    The final story and my personal favorite is called Seduce Me.  This story is romantic, touching and sexy!  Glenna Rosemont is at the Isle of Romance, courtesy of her mother.  It’s time for Glenna to start dating and jumpstart her love life.  When it’s her turn to pick out her fantasy date, she picks Sean O’Malley from a line-up of potential fantasy men.   What she doesn’t know is that Sean is part of the security team at the island and is in the line-up as a favor.  Sean is reluctant to go through with the date at first and really messes up his first meeting with Glenna, but soon the two of them make a connection that is sizzling!  This is a great story and Sean is one sexy hero!

    Michele Bardsley’s Fantasyland is fast paced, extremely erotic and highly entertaining book! 

 

~ Reviewed by Julie Kornhausl

 

 
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