Cherished [NOOK Book]

Cherished was absolute perfection! One very vulnerable girl and

Cherished was absolute perfection!
One very vulnerable girl and four very dominant men! That fantasy just doesn't get any better for me. Talia is the perfect blend of honest innocence without coming across childish. I cant choose between Xander, Gavon, Sebastian or Nico! Maya has a way of developing her characters so you truly care about them and want them to all have the HEA. OH and the sex scenes...Damn!

To the reviewer that accuses lover's of these types of books to be condoning rape...I am truly sorry for what you have gone through and continue to go through. The fantacy of dominance is NOT the same as rape! I wish you could have chosen a different forum for your argument.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

WHEN did RAPE become acceptable, even ENCOURAGED?!??!??! Let

WHEN did RAPE become acceptable, even ENCOURAGED?!??!??! Let me tell you ladies, rape is NOT FUN. It is sick, demented, cruel, vicious, and totally unacceptable. I have gone on calls to pick up what is left of these women to get them medical care. They are NEVER THE SAME. Their lives are RUINED.

It isn't sexy, hot, or wonderful. It is a horrific, demeaning, nightmarish CRIME against women. Rape isn't "love" or "sexy" or "hot". Anyone who commits rape is a sadistic, controlling monster who cares only for their own control and power over their victim, NOT for the well-being of their victim. Would you think it was "hot" if the guy/guys beat the "heroine" with a metal pipe? Tied her up and put a blowtorch to her skin? Ripped her hair out by the roots and cut off her fingers with knives?

I see women who have had this done to them every day, and sometimes the saddest are the rape victims, as our society tends to blame the victim for rape, not the perpetrator. These women are the ones who self abuse after their attack, or wind up on a slab in the morgue from suicide.

Shades of Gray is apparently responsible for the beginning of this type of written madness, but there is something sick and twisted about the fact that these types of books are looked upon and ENCOURAGED as acceptable by so many women??? And before you ask, yes, I KNOW of what speak. Been there, done that, have the therapy bills, bottles of pills and scars to prove it. Take off the blinders, women. If you really think these books are acceptable, maybe you should visit the nearest rape crisis center, emergency room, or morgue and see the truth about what you think is so cute and harmless. If you still find it cute and harmless, maybe then you should check in for some serious counseling. As should the writers who write these books. Rape victims are in NO SHAPE FORM OR FASHION "Cherished".

5 out of 34 people found this review helpful.

Both of the stories in this book were wonderful! They were dist

Both of the stories in this book were wonderful! They were distinctive, so it was definitely like getting two books in one! As usual, these two authors did not disappoint! They are the best! Maya, my husband thanks you! Lauren, he'll benefit from your story tomorrow!

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Cherished

I could only stand to read to first story from this book it was so disturbing invoicing imaiges of gang rape and calling it love. I found it to be so disturbing that it gave me nightmares. If I were you I would stay away from this one.

4 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

I enjoyed both novellas - no missing pages in my e-book. Usuall

I enjoyed both novellas - no missing pages in my e-book. Usually novellas feel rushed and like you are skimming the world the author created. I did not feel that way with either one in this book. Maya's novella created a stand-alone escape to a tropical island and Lauren Dane's is a great starting point to her new series.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Wonderful Fantasy

I enjoyed Talia. She wasn't a pushover. Good read.

To the reviewer with regards to rape - please understand that erotic fantasy and rape are two different things. The key is safe and with permission. I agree with previous poster.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Good read! I don't know how rape got brought into the discussion

Good read! I don't know how rape got brought into the discussion in the reviews, but everything in here is consensual. I loved the Lauren Dane side of the book. The Maya Banks side was good as well, but I'm not a huge fan of how Talia gets to do absolutely nothing (like not even put on her own lotion) because she has 4 men to cater to her every whim. Two men with one woman is good, but three is a bit of a crowd, and 4 just makes me wonder where everybody is going to go.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

No sample

What the heck. There is no sample to read!

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Loved it!

What an amazing story line! If you liked 50 shades you'll like this book!

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Very Tantalizing

Definitly for those with fanticies of submission

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

MISSING PAGES

There are missing pages in the maya baks story, not very happy that I spent $10 on a book that I cant read.

1 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Umm not for children....

Did you not read anything about this book before you got it.. You can see from the cover its not a Elmo book.. that was a stupid review..

Rape?

I seen several.comments about this book making "rape" a good thing. I read the book cover to cover and never did i read anything about someone being taken by force. Some of the sex was unconventional, but no one was forced. Some people apparently need to understand is that is when someone is forced, against their well. Rape is NOT unconventional sex that some odf us may not understand.

Maya Banks is a fantastic writer and had me hooked from the very

Maya Banks is a fantastic writer and had me hooked from the very beginning. I couldn't stop once I started reading it! When I finally went to bed my dreams were very very pleasant. Lauren Dane as usual didn't disappoint.  I loved Daisy's story and found Levi to be quite scrumptious. This was definitely not for the faint of heart.  

Wow!! THis is not a genre that I would normally read....BUT WOW!!!

Usually I do not like romance books with multiple partners, but this one made the experience hot. The writing was excellent as well as the story telling.

Is love only for 20 somethings?

I love Maya's writing however I'm beginning to feel left out with all of the May-December romances. It's so stereotypical. C'mon Maya - there's a whole world of women waiting to feel involved.

Exiled, Maya Banks 3* I enjoyed this book but its not one of my

Exiled, Maya Banks 3*
I enjoyed this book but its not one of my favorite Maya Banks stories. I story started out really good lost me in the middle then relied me back in the end. I liked Xander, Sebastian, Garon and Nico they were all hot alpha type men that knew what thy wanted. I liked Talias character but I guess she's one of the reasons the book lost me in the middle. I had a hard time connecting with her. 

Sway, Lauren Dane 4*
I really liked this book, Daisy and Levi are wonderful characters with great chemistry. I loved Lauren's Brown Sibling series so I've waited a long time for the series to start. This book is a great start to the Tart series and I can't wait to read the next book. 

Cherished

I bought the book because i love all of maya bank's books. Both stories were really good. Fell in love with all of the characters from both books. When reading i felt like both of the women, cherished and treasured by the men the come to love.

Too short

good quick stories!

Very good story.

This was a really good book,I like alot of Maya Banks books, she has the romance story along with the juicy sex. Very good read, would definetely recommend her esp to those who loved Fifty shades of Grey