cover image Dangerous Pleasures

Dangerous Pleasures

Fiona Zedde, Kensington, $15 trade paper (288p) ISBN 978-0-7582-1740-0

Mayson, a lithe yoga instructor popular with both her students and her numerous lovers, meets her match in bi-curious Kendra in this whip-smart erotic romance. Overly persistent Kendra even sends Mayson flowers, "luscious and deep pink, with damp vulval petals and coyly hidden clitoral buds." Soon after their steamy affair begins, however, it's clear that it means little to jaded Mayson and everything to Kendra, who's eager to be initiated into all the rites of passion her first female lover can offer. Kendra's swelling jealousy lends the narrative a delicious frisson, even if those close to Mayson end up paying the price for the way she trifled with her lover's heart. Zedde's explicit erotic scenes keep no secrets, and her tender, masterful storytelling will keep readers spellbound and squirming. (Feb.)