Not sure of the point of this book. That said I did read this book in its entirety.

This was a very short novella (at under 50 pages) surely a novella should be more than just 50 pages. It would have been far better if the author had released all the books as just the one. However, releasing these novellas as three pieces is a ploy by the publishers to ensure readers purchase all three novellas at a rather inflated price.

There are so many questions left unanswered. The characters were ill defined and lacked further development. The back story was fleeting making it difficult to feel any empathy for either character and frankly the female was annoying beyond belief.

The relationship of the two characters is not quite the normal, traditional relationship and whatever relationship they have was not the subject of this novella. In short there is not really enough to keep the reader’s interest or to really tether the sexual encounters to.

I am not against books with BDSM themes but this book did not really hold my interest enough and I will certainly NOT be reading any more of this series. In fact I was annoyed that I had wasted precious time reading this one.

Full Disclosure: ARC received from Netgalley for an honest review. ( )

Reviewed by Victoria
Book provided by Evernight Publishing
Review originally posted at Romancing the Book

Scars is the first book in the Passion Shields series by Kiru Taye. I chose this book because after reading the summary I wanted to know what happens next.

Selina has a secret she has not shared with anyone. Her new husband has not even seen it yet. She wears a corset to hide what she does not want anyone to see. Selina cannot see beyond the scars to see the beauty that others see when they see her.

Benjamin is a strong and sweet man wrapped up in one. He wants to see behind the walls Selina has constructed.

The chemistry between Benjamin and Selina is blistering hot. The sex scene was hot and spicy. I loved that Benjamin was not bothered by Selina scars and more by her attitude about them.

My first grumble is that the story was so short. I would have found the story more realistic if it was longer. It takes a while to get over the scars. In addition, there seems to be a back-story that I was missing as to how Selina and Benjamin together. Overall, this was an enjoyable quick read. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series ( )