Explosive [Paperback]

Beth Kery (Author)

Book Description

Release date: December 7, 2010

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A scorching new novel from the national bestselling author of Release.

Dr. Sophie Gable didn't expect her peaceful getaway to be shattered by the arrival of the half-dazed, dead-sexy Thomas Nicasio, an ex-Navy explosives specialist. Even though he's traumatized, Thomas can't resist the urge to overtake Sophie-and her willing submission makes him want her all the more. But danger is lurking close by, and if he can't face the demons of his past, he and Sophie could be the next victims in a pattern of meaningless violence.

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Editorial Reviews

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10/10 Stars, "Perfect"! --The Season for Romance

"Powerful characters ensnare you from the first page of this intoxicating and exhilarating story." --Fresh Fiction

5 stars, An emotional, erotic romantic-suspense story, that will draw you into a web of intrigue and danger. --Closetreader Blog

4 stars, the heat between Kery's characters is molten. --RT Book Reviews

5 stars, filled with tons of action, sex and plenty of spins and twists --Genre Go Round Reviews

From the Author

From the Closetreader Interview:

Lea: I want to cut right to the chase and talk about, "Explosive" which is a raw and gripping erotic love story about Dr. Sophie Gamble and Thomas Nicasio, who I found both to be fascinating characters. Can you tell readers a little about Sophie and Thomas, Beth?

Beth: Thanks very much, Lea. I think raw is an apt descriptor, given Thomas' emotional state in this book.

Thomas and Sophie have seen one another on the elevator and in Sophie's medical practice in the high-rise where they both work. Sparks have flown, but they've never really had the opportunity to cross the threshold into each other's life. That opportunity comes when tragedy strikes Thomas Nicasio's family, and suddenly Sophie and Thomas are thrown together in tension-filled, dangerous circumstances.

In Thomas and Sophie, you have a couple that were meant to be together, but don't really find their way to one another until fate opens up a pathway, and they crash together...well, explosively. Thomas is a classic alpha male, an ex-Navy explosives expert and current businessman and Sophie is a physician. He likes to observe her as she works, and part of him knows--touch her, and you'll never go back. So in the way of men--;)--he's hesitant. When tragedy strikes though, he reaches out for Sophie without thought, instinctively. Because of his inner turmoil, his need for her is very intense and, as you said, raw.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (December 7, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9780425236710
• ISBN-13: 978-0425236710
• ASIN: 0425236714
• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 5.5 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #409,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Beth believes first and foremost in writing an intense, passionate love story that fulfills the reader sensually, emotionally and intellectually. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Because You Are Mine and Exposed to You.

You may read more about Beth, her books, and upcoming projects at www.bethkery.com. Contact Beth at [e-mail]

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good for steamy, lusty, intense, erotic sex. Pretty good suspense with amnesia, organized crime, and murder. December 12, 2010

By Jane TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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STORY BRIEF:
Sophie is a doctor (internal medicine). Tom is an investment advisor who has an office in the same building as Sophie. Tom previously was an explosives expert for the NAVY. Sophie and Tom have seen each other frequently, being in the same building. They have been attracted to each other but never acted on it.

Sophie takes a few weeks off to spend time at her parents' lake cottage in central Illinois. To her surprise Tom shows up at her door. He has a bruise on his head. He desperately needs to have sex with her - she is willing. He leaves the next morning. She follows him back to Chicago to try to figure out what is going on. She realizes he has amnesia and doesn't remember going to her lake cottage. An FBI agent sees Sophie with Tom and tells her that Tom is in danger. Sophie asks Tom to come to her lake cottage for a few days. She wants to help him with his amnesia, plus she is falling for him.

There have been some murders of people close to Tom, and he may be next. His amnesia isn't helping. But during this time, he has an insatiable need for sex with Sophie. And there is lots of it. It's explicit and includes rear door activity, sex toys, light bondage, and mild spanking.

REVIEWER'S OPINION:
Tom desperately hungers for Sophie in all ways, and she's happy to comply. The sex scenes were hot. I actually found myself with goose bumps a couple of times which surprised me. I wasn't sure whether it was the book or the room temperature (probably the book). Don't expect any relationship development which would have been nice.

An undercurrent is Tom's amnesia, causing him to be distant. Tom hears Sophie talking on the phone about him. She's getting advice from her psychologist friend. She doesn't tell this to Tom and she doesn't tell him about his amnesia because it may hurt rather than help his coming out of it. Therefore Tom is suspicious which creates some conflict/tension between the couple, which was ok.

The suspense part of the story relates to murder and Tom's adopted father being investigated for organized crime activities. This is a minor part of the story and happens mostly at the end of the book. It was not typical romantic suspense which has bad guys interacting with good guys throughout the book. But the suspense part was good. The ending was very nice. My favorite Beth Kery books are Daring Time and Release, but this is worthwhile if you like her style.

The title of the book touches several things including Tom's past work in the NAVY and a warehouse explosion. But I see it mostly relating to explosive sex, explosive relationships in Tom's past, and Tom's current temperament.

DATA:
Story length: 326 pages. Swearing language: strong, including religious swear words. Sexual language: strong/erotic. Number of sex scenes: 14. Estimated number of sex scene pages: 104. Setting: current day Chicago area and central Illinois. Copyright: 2010. Genre: erotic romantic suspense.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Really 3.5 Stars... December 19, 2010

By jerseygirldownsouth VINE™ VOICE

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There was so much I liked about this book, but along the way I couldn't help feeling as if the story was being streteched out simply to make it a longer book. For me, that served to dilute its strengths. I liked both characters very much. Their attraction and the intensity of emotion between them was palpable. Though it exploded in an instant (and then many further instances), I believed in the veracity of their growing feelings because I believed what the author shared about the dance of interest/attraction they'd done since they'd first met.

But with the story artificially stretched (in my opinion) the tension of the danger/plot was diminished - and though the intimate scenes were very well done, they began to feel repetitive.

I would still recommend this book, but readers may feel impatient for more action (plot related) and feel as if key points had been made and re-made with regard to why Thomas was suffering behaving as he was, etc.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It certainly was - Explosive January 21, 2011

By beachbaby

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Explosive was exactly as the title implies. I found this to be a very well written book. Beth Kery weaves subtle little hints into the story that build and all come together at the end. I would explain this further but do not want to provide any spoilers. There's a lot of romance and it's hot, emotional and explosive too. A highly erotic read that just kept building. I highly recommend Explosive.