Genre: Erotic Suspense
Publisher: Berkley Heat
Synopsis:
His need for her was so absolute, he agreed to share her with another man in order to possess her.
Genny loved her husband Max, but something was missing—a sexual charge that was instead ignited by his business partner, Sean. He was ruggedly handsome, with a heart-stopping smile and a slow, sexy New Orleans drawl that made Genny weak. The more time they spent together, the stronger the attraction between them became and when her husband offered to share her with Sean for one intoxicating night, both Genny and Sean were too tempted to refuse.
That night in the company penthouse, Max and Sean showed Genny the heights of ecstasy. But it was Sean who scored her very spirit, and one-on-one, they were red hot. But as Genny learns, there’s a price to pay for such impulsive pleasure. What began as a night of forbidden desire spirals into a whirlpool of murder, sensual submission, secrets, and a scorching passion that threatens to consume everyone it touches.
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As Genevieve “Genny” Bujold stands at the elevator entrance to her late husband’s private sector intelligence company, “Sauren-Kennedy Solutions”, she reflects back on the last time she entered the company’s penthouse. It was 3 years previously after a lovely evening celebrating New Year’s Eve when she shared a night of passion with her husband Max Sauren and his then Chief Operating Officer, Sean Kennedy. What happened that night was her ‘dirty little secret’. Five days later, Max was found murdered in his car and the murder weapon, his own gun, was never found. Genevieve was horrified.
Genevieve is a designer and entrepreneur who operates a small high end fashion boutique and design studio on Chicago’s Oak Street. Genevieve had been married to Max for 4 years. He was a handsome, debonair man 24 years her senior, a former CIA operative who through trading secrets and careful investigative work had built a successful company in “Sauren Solutions”. Max and Genny lived in an estate home in the suburbs where they often entertained his high profile clients and company staff. It was at one of these events that Genevieve met Sean.
Sean is a war hero with a history working in Army Intelligence. I don’t know how to describe Sean effectively, I could say he is totally hot and that would be true, but his is more than that. He is passionate, charismatic, ruggedly handsome with a New Orleans drawl, has cultivated impeccable manners, and he possesses a sensual aura that as a reader I found was literally palpable. Under a seeming somber, contained exterior, however he is ruthless and does have a temper, a volatile side. Sean knows the world of espionage, and in his world, “knowledge is the essence of power.”
Sean is the only person on the planet that calls Genevieve “Genny”, and made it sound natural. In the months leading up to that fated New Year’s Eve, they spent innocent time together which was condoned by Max. During that time the sexual tension increased between them to the point that you would need a machete to cut through it. They fell head over heels in love, and Genny’s husband knew it, which lead to the night in the penthouse.
“She’d been another man’s wife and he’d never so much as kissed her. But somehow, it hadn’t been Max who had allowed Sean to make love to his wife that night. It’d been Sean who had permitted another man to touch her in his presence.”
Release © Beth Kery
Following Max’s murder Genny refuses to see Sean, and for 3 years he yearns for his ‘soul mate.’ To Sean, Genny isn’t just outwardly lovely, she has an inner beauty and sensuality that consumes him. Genny is also a vulnerable woman who thanks to her husband’s mechanizations needs protection from an insidious threat, unknown to her Sean has provided that protection.
Which brings us back to the elevator and the Sauren penthouse. After Max dies, Genny inherits co-ownership of the company and when her house burns to the ground, she has no where else to go but the penthouse. There Genny finds Sean with another woman who he quite swiftly sends on her way. A major blizzard has the city in it’s grip and Genny agrees to stay with Sean on her terms, while he knows there are significant issues between them that need to be discussed he burns for her so badly, he reluctantly agrees. Genny felt like an empty shell until Sean comes back into her life, she can no longer resist him. You will have to read the book to understand the passion that is shared between these two people, it flames and literally blazes as they explore the depths of each other’s desire.
Festering in the background of their reacquainted love, Sean suspects Genny could have been Max’s murderer. Genny believes without question that Sean murdered her husband. In addition, Sean knows in his bones that Genny is in danger. He suspects who may be the threat, but Max had gathered his associates and enemies private skeletons, keeping them secreted away in a high security briefcase that was never found after his death. Essentially it could be one of many who was after and willing to kill Genevieve Buojold, to get the briefcase. However, a former business associate is Sean’s prime suspect.
As the storm outside ebbs and the threat to Genny moves closer, Sean works against time to keep her safe. Then Genny learns startling secrets about Max and his mechanizations that send her reeling and running from Sean again.
I found “Release”, to not only be a well crafted, emotional, erotic romance, IMHO it is also a riveting suspense packed full of exciting plot twists and surprises.
Heat Level: Flames leaping from the pages! (Includes light bondage, submission, “spectator sport”, a one night ménage à trois and a whole lot of sweet lovin.)
My Rating: ~Keeper~
Oh, I am in!! I've never read Beth Kery (cries) and this one with the suspense plus hot smexin' action sounds like my kind of book!
I've been anxiously awaiting this book forever! It sounds so incredibly hot and sexy, and very suspenseful. I'm looking forward to reading it, and I had already intended to buy it. I'll share the love over at my blog too
Thanx Lea!!!
I've been seeing this one around & would love to own a copy. Sadly, I haven't read any Beth Kery books either. It is on my wishlist though.
This looks SO good. Don't enter me – I'm buying it, but wow, I've been following this release. Hot.
I cannot wait to read this.Great review Lea.
Please count me in for the giveaway
No need to enter me in this one, but I'll definitely mention your contest this week!
I hope I can get this to post…I have been having serious troubles posting here. Totally on my end though, I have troubles all over
This is an awesome contest Lea! And I know this will be another awesome read by Beth! Cannot wait for this one to come out!
Thanks!
Amy M
Sounds HOT! Count me in, please!
Another excellent review Lea! I know how hard it was to pick just a few highlights from Release since the whole book is riveting.
You've shown the emotion, heat & the "I can't put this book down" trait that are the hallmark of all of Beth's books.
I am soooo in!!! I've read a few of Ms. Kery's books and they're hot – Thanks!
OMG I already wanted to read this one, but now I HAVE to!! Thanks so much for another wonderful review (and contest)!
Ooooh! Awesome contest! Count me in!
I've been hearing alot about this one, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com
I was finally not lazy and posted this on my blogroll
ANd yes I am in too
Weird, I thought I left a comment, but apparently I didn't! Need coffee.
Thank you to Lea for thoughtful review of Release and for running this terrific contest. Good morning to everyone who has stopped by so far, and thanks for the kind comments.
I'm very excited for this one to come out. I hope it satisfies.
Have a great day, everyone!
Ooh, sounds so tantalizing. Count me in. Thank you!
jenma76(at)hotmail(dot)com
Excellent review!!! Count me in please.
Enjoyed the review!
Can't wait for the book!
Hi Lea,
again a great contest, thanks! I've read some of Beth's books, loved them and this one sounds really great too!
I've been waiting for this book for what seems like forever! I'm so glad that the release for Release is right around the corner
woo hoo!
(And reading your review didn't help matters either)
Please count me in.
cidnyc725 at gmail dot com
I'm very excited to read Release, I've been waiting for this one to come out. Beth's books are all wonderful, and by the sounds of your review Lea, I have a feeling this one might be my new favorite
I've been hearing a lot about this book. Count me in, please!
This has been on my wishlist for some time. I would definitely like to win it
Beth's storytelling always knocks my socks off, and love the heat level and excerpt for Release. Already have this one on my wish list and can't wait to read it.
I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.
wandanamgreb(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi Lea,
Great review and I've been waiting for this one to come out!
Very generous of Beth to provide 2 copies of Release to winners 2 & 3!
Count me in!!!
This one sounds reall REALLY good! Thanks the great review and giveaway Lea!
Hugs, VFG
I have been waiting for the release of this one!
Great review.
OMG…I want this one. Great review and I understand why its on your keeper shelf. Please throw my name in the hat.
Oh I really want to read this. I love Beth's books and look forward to each one that releases!!
Hi Lea!
oh, wow, what a contest! thanks so much! and please count me in
have a great day,
Ina
I am definitely throwing my wig in for this one!
Have Beth Kery on Mt. TBR but as I am a voracious collecter of books of new to me authors I would definitely like to add this one to the collection!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Hugs,
Pearl
mbarten72 (at) upcmail (dot) nl
Hi Lea!
Wow, another great contest for another great book!!!
Don't enter me, you know I've already had the pleasure of reading it. And if anyone needs a second opinion on Beth's book, let me tell you it was GREAT!!!
Thanks for another great giveaway!!
Dottie
(I linked this on my blog yesterday, hope you have a great turn out!)
Lea, you're the best! Release sounds terrific! I'm finally getting to Beth's backlist in my TBR and wowza! This has been a glorious time for reading
very generous count me in
Awesome review Lea!!! Very nice giveaway too!! Count me in please!!:)
Are you kidding me? Of course I want this book. I have been waiting to get my hands on it for months. Thanks for the giveaway, Lea!
What a great giveway, thanks Lea! Beth, looking forward to this read…!!
This book sounds positively luscious! A must read!!
I need to get my hands on this book!!
MsM
*Waving At Everyone*
Thank you so much for entering Beth's Giveaway to celebrate the publication of "Release" everyone!!
I'm still at work (ack) but will do my best to get back on line in a while and say hi to everyone.
I've kept careful track of everyone's names! Awesome turn out – thank you and welcome!
Best
Lea
I would just love to receive Beth's newest release "Release". I have it on order from cChapters, however if I win one I will put in pride of place with her others. Great review Lea
Jeannette
Thanks for the great review! I can't wait for this one!
Great review! This sounds like another winner from Beth. Can't wait to read it!
After reading excerpts from this book I can't wait to read it. I've heard great things about it, it's on my list of must have books.
Wow! This is Awesome!! Thank you all for entering..
Okay, here goes..
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Hi Carolyn: This is a great read IMHO! I hope you enjoy..
Hey Chris! Thank you so much, the pimpage is always appreciated.
Best
L
Hi Dottie! Thank you for the shout out and your nice note.
I so appreciate it.
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Hi Beth!
Thank you for your note and taking time to stop by! Great turn out!!
Best
L
Please count me in. Thanks for the chance.
lizzi0915 at aol dot com
Hi Lea,
Thanks to you and Beth for another great giveaway.
janie1215 AT excite DOT com
such a hot book and cover
congrats and anothre great contest
thanks
kim h
kimehak@yahoo.com
Sounds super hot. Count me in, please. Thanks!
Great Review….I love all of Beth's books and can't wait to read this newest one!!!
This sounds soooo good! I really like Ms. Kery's writing style.
And suspense is always good with me. I don't have to tell you that I like it smokin'. Thanks for the chance hon!
I've been waiting for this book in my house : )
I'm so want to read it!
i soo want this book awesome review I love how u paint such an awesome picture with ur words please count me in
awesome contest
count me in. =)
wateva_08(at)hotmail(dot)com
Stellar book- can't wait to read it! I would love to win a copy of this book.
Sounds like a hot read. I'd love a copy. Please enter me. Thanks!
ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net
Hi Lea,
Please enter me!
Sounds hot!
Sassy dot Brit@ gmail dot com
Thanks for the opportunity!
Please enter me in the contest. Book sounds amazing!
tradingaddress at gmail dot com
I enjoy Beth's works and look forward in reading Release.
Thanks,
Tracey D
I love Beth's books and totally want the new Release! The excerpts sound super good and the cover is so sexy.
joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com
Looking forward to reading Release! Please count me in!
delilah0180(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi Everyone!
I hope you all had a great day…
I just got home from a long day at work so I'm just going to say Hi and log off tonight but I've got everyone's names down. I'll catch up tomorrow!
Best
L
I just love romance with suspense- count me in.
alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
Consider me all over this one!!! Throwing whole self in for this contest!!!!
Great interview you did Lea!!! And Ms Kery!!!!
Awesome!!!!!
Thanks so much for making it an International giveaway.
This sounds like a good read so I hope I get lucky.
Hope the book is a great success.
Carol
buddytho {at} gmail DOT com
Fantabulous review Lea, heard so much good about this one.
Awesome, generous contest, thanks muchly!! Pease count me in for giveaway
ea,
Wow, count me in Please. Sounds like another great read from Beth. I can't wait to read this one. Been hearing so many great things about Release and the cover is nice too.
Carol L.
Lucky4750@aol.com
I love Beth Kerry. Oh goodness she has some "sweet covers" not to mention excerpts.
Zina
I want this book sooooooo badly, please include me in this contest!
Really enjoy Beth's book so can't wait for this one.
kalynnick AT yahoo DOT com
oh I forgot said in my other post that I'm in USA.
kalynnick AT yahoo DOT
Hi Everyone!
Wow, great turn out!!
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Thanks again everyone!
Wow, sounds like a great read! Please count me in, I would love to read this book!
OMGosh, this is one hot mystery book. I like the suspense and the romance combined in books. I really would like to win this book as I have not read any of Beth Kery Books. Please put my name in the hat.
misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com
@Hi there Anna! Thanks for entering and good luck to you!
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TGIF!!
L
Wow, this book seems HOT!!
I am in! ;D
@Welcome Gaby!
Good Luck..
Good Morning Everyone!
The contest is closed to entries now!
Thank you for throwing your wig in the ring!
L