A Taste Of Sin [Paperback]

Fiona Zedde (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2006

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Desiree Nichols is no stranger to heartbreak, but when her hot, young boyfriend abandons her after two years of being together, Dez’s foundations begin to crumble. To make matters worse, a family crisis is calling her home to face the people she left behind, the ones who never accepted her as anything but trouble. Fine. If that’s how they see her, she’ll rise to the occasion. Miami’s hot, sultry nightlife offers plenty of opportunities for a girl to drown her disappointments, and Dez wastes no time hooking up with her old friends. Together, she and her girlfriends prowl the town, attending private parties where every fantasy can be fulfilled, every desire satisfied with no strings attached. The last thing on Dez’s mind is finding bliss in the arms of a seductive new partner who couldn’t be more different from her ex—and who awakens in her a hunger she’s tried to deny. But that’s exactly what happens…

Now, in clandestine couplings at four-star restaurants, sizzling explorations in downtown sex clubs, and private romantic dinners where sensual boundaries are pushed and hearts are laid bare, two lovers will awaken in each other an intense, soul-deep passion that could change their lives forever…

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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From Booklist

Desiree "Dez" Nichols shared her sexual orientation with her family at 14. That revelation changed the relationships with her twin, Derrick, and her father, Warrick. Fortunately, her mother's younger sister, Pauletta, lived the lifestyle that enabled Dez to explore her sexuality. Aunt Paul left Dez a substantial inheritance that provided her a comfortable living. Dez's lifestyle of drugs, sex, and leisure allowed her to leave Miami without looking back. For more than two years she was estranged from her family and friends. Upon her return she discovers not only that the landscape of the gay scene has changed but also that her mother is battling ovarian cancer. When Dez meets her brother's good friend Victoria "Tori" Jackson, she is immediately attracted. Dez and Tori agree to spend time with each other and not tell anyone. As their relationship deepens, they find that their pasts keep interfering with their feelings. Dez finds herself in unfamiliar territory wanting to remain monogamous with Tori. After several months of courtship, they realize how strong their feelings are for one another and redefine their relationship. Lillian Lewis
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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758209207
• ISBN-13: 978-0758209207
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > Caribbean

More About the Author

Fiona Zedde is a transplanted Jamaican currently living and working in Tampa, Florida. She is the author of six novels - Bliss, A Taste of Sin, Every Dark Desire, Hungry for It, Kisses after Midnight, and Dangerous Pleasures - as well as three novellas (Pure Pleasure, Going Wild, and Sexual Attraction) published in the collections Satisfy Me, Satisfy Me Again, and Satisfy Me Tonight, respectively.

Her short fiction has appeared in various anthologies including Necrologue: DIVA Book of the Dead and the Undead (DIVA), Wicked: Sexy Tales of Legendary Lovers (Cleis), Iridescence: Sensuous Shades of Lesbian Erotica (Alyson), and Fist of the Spider Woman (Arsenal Pulp). In 2006 and 2008, her novels Bliss and Every Dark Desire were finalists for the Lambda Literary Award.

Writing under the name "Fiona Lewis," she has also published a novel of young adult fiction called Dreaming in Color with Tiny Satchel Press.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Wonderful Read, January 31, 2007

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A. Burdette - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Taste Of Sin (Paperback)

I enjoyed this novel because the characters seemed real. I didn't fall in love with this novel as fast as I feel in love with "Bliss." However, I still love the book and suggest everyone to read it. You will be suprised by the story, the plot, and many of the scenes captured within the pages.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fiona does it AGAIN, April 2, 2007

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Kyiandrea Graham (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Taste Of Sin (Paperback)

Fiona Zedde stepped it up a notch with, A Taste of Sin. After reading Bliss I didn't think it was possible. As Desiree "Dez" Nichols lives her life haphazardly with an inheritance left to her by her lesbian aunt; she takes us on a journey filled with wild sex, drugs, friendship and trust, which finally leads her to love. Dez returns home after a 2 year sabbatical spent with a partner that goes against everything she has professed since the age 14, concerning her sexuality. She returns after becoming privy to information concerning her mother's health. Ms. Zedde does a wonderful job weaving the lives of Dez, her family, friends and finally Tori, the woman who steals her heart.

As you travel on this journey of self-discovery with her you realize that even the hardest sistah will eventually succumb to matters of the heart. You enjoy the sensations that her wild nights out with the girls give. You hold your breath as she takes on this illness carried by her mother. You laugh as she and her twin brother take turns lashing out at one another. And, when she comes in contact with love, a love she has never known; you feel every part of it. As she begins to descend down this road filled with unfamiliarity, it is clear that the best is yet to come. I can't wait to read the next novel.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sinfully Good, March 25, 2007

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This review is from: A Taste Of Sin (Paperback)

At the age of fourteen, Desiree "Dez" Nichols didn't just come out the closet, she kicked the door open, forever changing the dynamics of her family. Hit and run, smash and grab, stick and move was Dez's motto, leaving many satisfied women behind. Her friends and family then couldn't be more surprised when she ran off to see the world with her lover...her MALE lover. Every good thing must come to an end and that end comes quickly two years later when lover boy decides to dump a devastated Dez. Still reeling from their break up, her anxieties compound when she gets a phone call from home. Her mom has the big C - ovarian cancer. Dez returns home to be by her mother's side. She gets reacquainted with old friends and meets a new one, her twin brother's best friend, Victoria Jackson. Knowing his sister's reputation and sexual antics, he doesn't want Victoria to be just another conquest, dismissed and forgotten. But the attraction between the two is undeniable.

A Taste of Sin offers readers more than just a taste of Fiona's talent and creativity. Those who enjoyed her debut novel, Bliss, will definitely find delight in her sophomore effort. Brash and sassy yet vulnerable Dez made for an interesting and likeable character. I also liked Dez's group of friends. I'd love to see more written about them, particularly Remi. A character driven plot, titillating sex scenes, raw and well-written, A Taste of Sin is an engrossing and entertaining read.

Reviewed by: Toni