"captivating contemporary romance"

Erin Thatcher loves her work as the owner-manager of the successful pub Paddington's On Main in downtown Houston. However, though her career provides much satisfaction, Erin feels it is time to open up her personal life that she kept on hold. She wants a fling before she settles on Mr. Right whomever that might be. Every time she sees her loft neighbor or hears him playing the blues, she dreams of a night of sex.

She decides her neighbor Sebastian Gallo is the perfect romantic romp; Erin pursues making her fantasy starring him real. Sebastian shares her torrid reverie, but shies away from his desires as he fears if he went under the covers with her, she would uncover his dark secret that he is the author of the Slater best-selling horror novels under the name Falco. Still, neither can resist the lure of a one night-stand which can blossom into a life time of happiness if both parties cease running form commitment.

THE SWEETEST TABOO is a captivating contemporary romance that works on several levels. Obviously being a Blaze imprint means torrid scenes. Those are well written and fit nicely into the story line. However, what turns on Alison Kent's novel is the amusing yet serious banter between the lead protagonists and the electronic dialogue amidst the females of the "man to do" crowd that is part humor, part compassionate, and totally on top.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 23, 2002