Spaz & WLP Review: Of Course I Try – Seleste deLaney

Love is a wonderful thing. Unless you don’t get a choice in the matters of your own heart.

Jocelyn has loved Max since the day she met him. Even when he scares her enough to leave, she can’t resist going back. No matter how many times she tries to break free from him, she ends up in his arms and bed again. Not this time. Jocelyn needs to be free and Max isn’t going to stop her from walking away — no matter how hard he tries.

Seleste deLaney’s Website

Buy Of Course I Try at Decadent Publishing

Spaz: I went out of my usual comfort zone reading this short story. I don’t usually go for short stories, and I prefer full-length novels over anthologies. In addition, I very rarely pick up erotica unless it is part of a series blended with another genre.

WLP: *nods* me too, short stories don’t usually do “it” for me.

Spaz: With that being said, what a pleasant surprise Of Course I Try is! Because of its length I don’t want to talk too much about the story in detail because I don’t want to give away anything, but I really enjoyed it. The story starts off right from the get-go with one steamy scene, then it grabs on to you and takes you on a hot suspenseful ride.

WLP: I have to admit, when I read that opening scene I went “Oh no”, I thought it was going to be all sex, all the time, what a wicked surprise!

Spaz: I really enjoyed Ms. DeLaney’s writing style, the story moved and flowed well. I could envision the heroine Jocelyn Reyes, her friends, and her world seemingly centered around Max Shaw very clearly. It was jarring but fun to be on this ride with her, stuck in a helpless feeling of being out of control, and trying to figure out why. The story’s consistent suspense level throughout was nicely concluded and the mystery was revealed.

WLP: I had a feeling Max was too good to be true. Little did we know..hmph.

Spaz: This is a very short, very fast, very exciting ride with a nice paranormal twist. I look forward to meeting Jocelyn again, hopefully in another short story, or maybe a full-length novel? I definitely would like more!

WLP: Me too! Do you hear us Seleste?

Posted by Spaz   @   2 September 2010

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  • Decadent Publishing September 2, 2010 at 12:52 am

    Thanks, Pixie and Spaz, for such a stellar review of Seleste’s fabulous little gem. I appreciate your efforts! What a fun review concept, hope to see more from you two in this vein.

    Heather Bennett
    Decadent Publishing

    • Wicked Lil Pixie September 2, 2010 at 11:35 am

      Thanks for stopping by Heather :) And congrats on the opening!

    • Spaz September 2, 2010 at 11:41 am

      We enjoyed it, Heather, and had fun reading it and reviewing it together :)

  • Keira Kroft September 2, 2010 at 6:23 am

    Rockin awesome review and way to leave us wanting more, this will definitely pique the interest of anyone who hasn’t read it yet.

  • Mark Damaroyd September 2, 2010 at 7:09 am

    This is such a little cracker! I’m certain it’s going to find many fans. Well done from another of your fellow Decadent authors.

    Best wishes, Mark.

    • Wicked Lil Pixie September 2, 2010 at 11:36 am

      Thanks Mark, it is a nice quick WHOA read.

      • Spaz September 2, 2010 at 11:42 am

        Total WHOA read!

        • Seleste deLaney September 2, 2010 at 5:33 pm

          Hehe I just heard both of you saying that in Joey-voice. <3

          • Spaz September 2, 2010 at 5:41 pm

            oh NO now you’re going to make me break in to that dumb Blossom dance!

          • Wicked Lil Pixie September 2, 2010 at 9:16 pm

            ROTFLMAO I met Jenna Von Oy back in those days, Six rocked!

            • Spaz September 2, 2010 at 9:36 pm

              Huge Jenna von Oy fan here too! I watched that show until it ended, yes I did.

  • pj September 2, 2010 at 8:36 am

    This review was super fun to read!
    I’ll just pitch in here that I really enjoyed reading OCIT too and psst, I’m betting we’ll see more of Jocelyn if the powers that be enjoy what’s coming next. ;)

    • Wicked Lil Pixie September 2, 2010 at 11:36 am

      LOL she better be doing a part two!

      • Spaz September 2, 2010 at 12:45 pm

        Yeah! The “After Max” years! :P

  • tori aka ggs_closet September 2, 2010 at 9:18 am

    What a fab review. Now, I must buy this. :)

  • Melissa (Books and Things) September 2, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    I love the dual review. :) Always love a book (or short story) that makes you want more!

    • Spaz September 2, 2010 at 5:39 pm

      Thanks Melissa!

    • Wicked Lil Pixie September 2, 2010 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks Melissa, I loved being able to finally read the same book at the same time!

  • Danielle La Paglia September 2, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    Love the tandom review. It’s a great story! *hugs* to Seleste

  • Seleste deLaney September 2, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    Wow, I didn’t want to keep refreshing today and screw up the hit numbers. I totally didn’t anticipate such a response! Thank you everyone, but especially WLP & Spaz, I’ve been bouncing off the walls since midnight :)

    As for more of Jocelyn, it’s in the works. As for after Max… *whistles*

  • Mandi September 2, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Oh, um hi SMEXY BACK!!

    • Wicked Lil Pixie September 2, 2010 at 9:17 pm

      LMFAO I so thought you meant YOUR back and I got confused.

    • Spaz September 2, 2010 at 9:32 pm

      And NOW, I have “I’m bringin SMEXY BACK” stuck in my head :P

  • Spaz September 2, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    This was so much fun, WLP, love you! Can’t wait for our next joint review! :D xoxoxo – Spaz

  • [...] s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s); })(); When I was first published, Nat and Pam gave me one of my very first reviews. It was for a short story call Of Course I Try. Then, a while later, I started reviewing here too. [...]

     
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