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Winter and Spring (Seasons of Pleasure, Book 1)

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The first two books of Anya Bast's "Seasons of Pleasure" series together in one book.

Winter Pleasure:

Sienne is ,a sex slave, delivered to Lord Marken's court as a diplomatic gift. But in reality her task is to uncver information about the Nordanese military. If she doesn't fulfill this task, she will suffer dire consequences.
Unfortunately she falls in love and lust with Lord Marken and the conflict develops. How can she betray him and on the other hand she lives under the Cyrus's threat.

Spring Pleasure:

Lilane seeks revenge for her killed fiance and family. She intends to kill Lord Rue d'Ange, because he was the first Sudhraian she saw after the attack on her village. But he is able to capture her, before she can complete her task. Rue plans to turn Lilane's anger into sexual passion and seduce her. Soon both of them are caught in the middle of the Nordanese-Sudhraian war. Will they not only loose their hearts, but also their lives in this conflict.

Both stories are wonderful crafted stories and you won't be able to put this book down. So if you want to read a fanstic and very hot book you will have to buy this one. By the way there are two more stories Summer and Autumn Pleasures, which are available as ebooks

Anya Bast has written two wonderful stories in Winter Pleasure and Spring Pleasure. The emotions run high in both stories and the sex scenes are sizziling. If you like your books hot and your sex scenes hotter this is the book for you. Winter Pleasure is still one of my favorite books. I highly recommend both of these.

This book is a collection of the first two books in the Seasons of Pleasure series. Anya Bast also writes fantasy romance under the name Joanna King, so it is not surprising that her erotic romance novels contain strong fantasy elements.

In Seasons of Pleasure, her skill in fantasy world building is showcased to great advantage. With fluid strokes of her pen, she brings the fantasy world of Aran and its inhabitants to vivid life. If you have tired of filmsy plots that are just an excuse for characters to go on marathon sex escapades and like something with a little more meat, you will be delighted by the two stories. The history, characters, cultures, politics and conflicts are rich, fascinating and believable. Those who like their romance spicy need not worry. Anya Bast knows how to build the sexual tension between her protagonists until the pages burn. Anaya Bast is definitely an author to watch out for.

I am a big fan of fantasy and romance. My favorite thing about both these genres is the nice escape from everyday life they usually provide. This book did more to annoy me than relax me. The prose style is belabored and switches between "fantasy" and modern style intermittently. Characters are hollow despite the repetition of supposedly meaningful backstory. The author uses the same expressions over and over again, especially during sex scenes. Dialogue feels inauthentic and is ultimately unconvincing. A very unsatisfying read.

This is a very hot book that I just couldn't put down!
I thought that the story line was well thought out and the
characters were great!

One of those - cant put down books - read it in one day - just
wanted to know what was happening next - well worth your time and money.