R. G. Alexander (1) (1974–)

As this is a collection of three interconnected short stories, all centered around the Loa Bone Daddy, I'll review each story separately first.

"Release Me"

This is our first taste of Bone Daddy, the Loa (a voodoo spirit) and all the games he so likes to play. For all his sexuality and highly suggestive banter, he isn't such a bad sort. Wanton, mischievous and determined, but that's just the nature of the Loa (or at least this Loa of Sex). This is by far the hottest of the three stories; Bone Daddy is bound and determined to get Allegra naked and wanting, but than so is Rousseau. A lot of this story is based upon the common element of fear--for oneself, for what could happen, for what has happened. I thought Allegra, at least, was completely justify in her actions while Rousseau at times seems to paying lip service to how much he hated the arrangement with Bone Daddy.

"Reclaim Me"

Michelle, Allegra's friend from the first story and Ben, Rousseau's friend, definitely had a lot happening in "Release Me". Because of what happens in the first story I was a little hesitant about Ben in this one, but by the end I was more or less okay with things. Bone Daddy's role in here is less hands on until the end. Since Michelle can see him he hangs around her and this in turn is a good thing since she has a nasty Loa tracking her from her past. I honestly wasn't sure about what her hang up with Ben was. Misunderstanding and miscommunication is what drives a lot of this story and I'm not really a fan of either, especially when one character seems to be stubbornly clinging to the belief that the other is completely in the wrong. I liked the chemistry between Ben and Michelle, and this definitely set up more of Bone Daddy's history/uniqueness that is necessary to understand for story three.

"Redeem Me"

Bone Daddy is the main player of this tale, a tale that has a lot to do with his past and even more with his present. While his exact situation was only hinted at in the other two stories we get the whole low down here and its a bit of a heartbreaker. Despite the fact this is Bone Daddy the heat level is oddly the lowest of the three stories, but I think this is a good thing. I really cared more about the resolution to his situation than if he got his jollies.

Overall this book presented exactly what it promised. Bone Daddy was definitely my favorite character, though his drastic behavioral change from the first story to the third story kind of made me do a double take. He's little more than a sex fiend in "Release Me", by "Redeem Me" he's tamed quite a bit. As this was my first time reading R.G. Alexander I am happy to report I look forward to more of her work in the future!

(originally published at Night Owl Reviews)… (meer)

I probably should've read Little Finn's book but it didn't grab me and I thought I'd just check in on Owen and Jeremy and it would be fine. Except these should really be read in order because I felt like I missed half the plot. On the other hand, it did check in with Owen and Jeremy plus all the other couples and Seamus.

I enjoyed returning to Owen and Jeremy's story. The romance was steamy and the wedding was adorable. The plot was straightforwards and fast paced. My only real complaint is that there's just so many bloody Finn's. It's been a few weeks since I read the other books and I couldn't quite remember who was who, it was annoying. Still, not that big of a deal. And my curiosity is peaked about Seamus - I may even decide to read his story. But I dunno the rest of the series seems to all be triads and that doesn't really interest me but who knows - maybe I'll change my mind.

As for this one, 3 stars.… (meer)