Sinful Escape by Kitty KendallMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’d probably give this 4.5 stars if I could.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion being given in review. All opinions are my own.
Kitty Kendall seems to have a knack for writing about sexual awakenings in a way that is fun, flirty and filthy. Strange though it may sound, they are also believable, because she writes about the awkwardness and insecurities caused by having sex with people you barely know, as well as the amazing orgasms.
Daisy Chayne (do not be put off by the ridiculous name!) is 29 years old and from Australia. She was with a man for 7 years who treated her appallingly and her parents were probably worse. To escape she moved to London and started working, first on a cruise ship and later as a tour guide around Europe. When her employers refuse to renew her visa because she will be 30 and therefore too old to guide the tours they are selling she is devastated, but her gorgeous new Italian bus driver is a bit of a compensation. When he defies her expectations of a gorgeous man, and actually turns out to be a decent person, he encourages her to start living her life again, because she’s been sleep walking around Europe for years.
Taking his challenge to get laid seriously, her eyes are opened to men she’s met previously and got to know who suddenly seem interested in her when she thinks she’s ugly. Finally acting on their seeming attraction, is the best thing she can do for her happiness and hormones.
I loved hearing about Daisy’s trip around Europe as a tour guide. She is passionate about history, art and architecture and we hear all about the places she loves and has travelled, down to the cafes and restaurants, boutiques and bakeries and the magnificent castles and stately homes. I don’t know if the author has ever been to those places or she has amazing Google skills paired with a great imagination but it brought the book to life for me. (Note: The author got in touch with me after reading this review and confirmed she's been to over 42 countries.)
I loved how Daisy is slowly woken up from her unhappiness by Roman, the bus driver, becoming her friend, and opening her eyes to how attractive she actually is. She sees herself through other people’s eyes in a positive way for probably the first time in her life. We are gradually shown who Daisy really is and why she is so unhappy.
This is the first book in a duet and the second book still has a lot to cover as it feels like the job is only half way done in ensuring Daisy’s happiness and the reader’s complete understanding of the reasons for her sorrow. We also need to learn more about Roman because it feels like he keeps a lot back from Daisy in his fight to help her wake up. I’m really looking forward to the next book because I’m sure it will be as entertaining and spicy as the first.
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