You're a Thief?

It's been a while since I've offered an opinion about anything that I've been reading. Maybe there's a reason for that. Unfortunately the only one that I can offer is that I haven't read anything that has struck me as worthwhile to mention. But sometimes there is something new that sparkles. Shiny things can tempt even the most restrained person at times.  And I am certain you all know how much I love shiny things.

Thieves Finding Paradise
A.C. Logan
152 Pages(Adobe Reader File)

To start off I will be honest. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started to read this book. In fact I was slightly surprised by the angle as the story progressed. 25 chapters in I was still wondering what the characters true intents may be. But the fast pacing and the interesting variety of situations are bound to keep a readers interest. I personally read the whole thing in one night, lets say about 5 or 6 hours.

The story revolves around two characters, Alison and Cole. They're very different people, and neither one is really developed and presented as the central character at the very start of the book. In my opinion you could look at it either way. Cole could be the main character. Or Alison can be. In my opinion it is dependent on which character the reader has more of a relation to. I personally wanted to spank some common sense into Alison, but I won't explain why that would be giving spoilers.

But I will offer a few key sparks. There is fashion involved, and not every day run way fashion either. It's experimental scientific type fashion. There are explosions. There are gun fights. There are bad guys, and there are.... well... bad guys that are good guys that could be bad guys.

Another interesting thing is that there is a BDSM type theme is recurrent throughout. To be honest though it is not written in an offensive manner. In fact the book itself offers a rather amusing twist with some of it's scientific adages to the idea of restraint. A variety of instances and situations offer the reader various types of ideas and events to ponder. Not only that, it's not presented in a detrimental fashion.

But is there sex? Depends on how you look at it. The book seems to have a fade to black type of approach when it actually comes down to the deed itself. Meaning that, while there are situations that may be sexually charged, the reader is not forced to wade through a sex scene. This is not saying that they would be an unwelcome part to the plot, but they are not necessary to have an enjoyable reading experience.I personally found it enjoyable without the gratuitous sex.

This piece is recommended for adult readers. The content is a bit much for a younger reader, although given the prevalence of Fifty Shades of Gray in the media it may not be a bad choice for readers of that series. As it might give them a bit more to think about. Again it's an unrealistic situation, but by far it isn't as romantic and might make them see that there is more depth to a scene. I will also say that the targeted readership for the piece appears to be unisex. It is not written in such a manner that it would appeal more to a female or male audience. Which is in a way surprising. So if you're looking for a different read, head on over and give this book a shot, you just might like it.

Book available at Smashwords.com

An Alpha Relationship

Am very sorry that the past month has been a bit sparse. Reality hasn't been kind, and there hasn't been a lot to write 'home' about. But I did recently finish reading a very good book. No, not a Shades of Grey one (the next two of those are still on the to read list). But the book I read did explore in its own ways the way a pack works, as well as the idea of there being an Alpha personality as the leader of a group.

The Mating
by Nicky Charles
895 pgs

First of all I acquired this book for free, I think from the nook book website. That said it isn't something that is going to be coming up on the best seller list soon. But if you're looking for a good piece to read and kill some time, I recommend it. There are a few mistakes in the formatting, as well as a few errors in words and name use. But they aren't enough to detract from the overall storyline.
Available Here

Most of the story revolves around a pair of characters named Elise and Kane. Through some alliance type action they're led to a relationship neither of them had planned.There's also mystery, intrigue, and a lot of interesting plot twists. But WHY am I posting here about it? That's the question that I'm sure a lot of you are asking.

The concept of having an Alpha Male in a group is what brings this story into our realm of examination. When people are looking at people as being dominant in a relationship or social situation, certain types do take point and lead. So it was nice to read this book because we're all looking for someone to watch over us sometimes.

Why did I enjoy this book? It was a mystery with a nice feel to it. There as a lot of instances that showed that the writer had thought about how people in a pack would interact. It was fascinating, and the romantic elements weren't horrible either. In any case enough babbling out of me, I'm going to leave you with a rather amusing definition of Alpha Male. Thanks for joining us!

One way that Alpha Male as defined on http://www.urbandictionary.com

The term 'Alpha Male' can be defined in both a classical and modern sense. The classical definition derives from the animal kingdom and represents a physical form of dominance over other males. The alpha male lion, for example, claims sexual rights to all females, fights off other male lions to enforce it, eats first after every hunt and dominates a vast territory of land for hunting rights. In a modern/human sense, younger males (teens, early 20s) will subscribe to the classical form. Like a lion, they will often be the strongest, most intimidating, hit on all of the women beta males want, are usually the first to have new sexual experiences and often dominate a set territory in their 'hunt' for new women, such as local nightclub scenes. Older alpha males, however, will evolve the classical traits of strength, intimidation and dominance beyond the physical by gaining power over men through their very means of living and professional reputation. A powerful business executive, for example, will hire, promote, demote and fire others according to how well they serve his own interests. Rock stars, famous actors and other individuals of 'power' hold very similar capabilities over others in their respective professions. Younger alpha males who cannot mature into the modern form will usually cling to the classical form of alpha-maleness for as long as possible.