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zaza_bdp's review
3.0
Pour le moment, je n'ai pas lu toutes les nouvelles composant cette anthologie, mais voici mes avis sur celles que j'ai lues ...
* Knot, de Lili St. Germain
L'auteur créé ici une version sombre, violente, cruelle et dérangeante du conte Raiponce. La jolie jeune fille enfermée dans une tour est ici victime d'un parrain de la Mafia mexicaine, dont la perversion, la violence et la cruauté sont sans égal.
Cette nouvelle m'a happée du début à la fin, j'ai eu la sensation de la lire en étant incapable de respirer tant le choc est constant. De par la violence et l'horreur de la situation dans laquelle se trouve l’héroïne, amplifiée par l'écriture extrêmement puissante de l'auteur. C'est bien simple, je me suis retrouvée à avoir les entrailles serrées et mes larmes ont coulé de façon incontrôlable. Une histoire qui ne m'a pas laissée indemne, mais franchement, quelle claque magistrale !
4.5/5
* Red hot pursuit, de A.L Jackson
Avec cette version du Petit Chaperon rouge, on se trouve en terrain plus familier, celui de la roman contempo épicée, où les personnages passent leur temps à se balancer des piques avant de s'affronter à l'horizontale. Une histoire piquante et sexy, c'est amusant, et les références au conte initial sont plutôt drôles.
3/5
* In a stranger's bed, de Sophie Jordan
Bon là ... plaisir coupable en vue ! On tombe à fond dans le conte de fées, avec décor de rêve (l’Écosse !), bûcheron sexy et mystérieux en guise d'ours et une touriste américaine égarée qui va jouer les Boucles d'Or. Une jeune femme paumée au fin fond de l'Écosse donc, qui va s'imposer chez un "papa ours" grognon, sexy et mystérieux, avec un accent à vous faire frissonner de plaisir. Une romance avec zéro crédibilité quant à la façon dont ça se termine, mais j'ai vraiment passé un délicieux roman à m'imaginer dans ce cottage en "écoutant" cet accent écossais que j'adore !
3.5/5
* Bedtime story, de Sky Warren
Alors là, il faudra m'expliquer le rapport entre cette nouvelle et l'histoire de la Belle au bois dormant, parce que moi, je cherche encore ... On suit là la rencontre entre une (très) jeune femme qui fuit un compagnon violent membre de la Mafia et un shériff au passé trouble. L'ennui est au rendez-vous, au final, la Belle, ça aurait pu être moi si je m'étais endormie sur cette lecture, ce que j'ai presque fait. Smile
1/5
* Royal mattress, de Nicola Rendell
Avec cette nouvelle, l'auteur revisite le conte de La princesse au petit pois avec un vrai prince façon harlequin azur, une grand-mère siphonnée du bulbe et obsédée par la généalogie, une tempête de neige épique et une pâtissière qui trouve refuge dans un manoir luxueux. Une histoire qui va tellement vite qu'on peut d'ores et déjà oublier la plus petite crédibilité ! Après c'est frais, romantique et léger, un vrai conte de fées moderne !
2/5
* Knot, de Lili St. Germain
L'auteur créé ici une version sombre, violente, cruelle et dérangeante du conte Raiponce. La jolie jeune fille enfermée dans une tour est ici victime d'un parrain de la Mafia mexicaine, dont la perversion, la violence et la cruauté sont sans égal.
Cette nouvelle m'a happée du début à la fin, j'ai eu la sensation de la lire en étant incapable de respirer tant le choc est constant. De par la violence et l'horreur de la situation dans laquelle se trouve l’héroïne, amplifiée par l'écriture extrêmement puissante de l'auteur. C'est bien simple, je me suis retrouvée à avoir les entrailles serrées et mes larmes ont coulé de façon incontrôlable. Une histoire qui ne m'a pas laissée indemne, mais franchement, quelle claque magistrale !
4.5/5
* Red hot pursuit, de A.L Jackson
Avec cette version du Petit Chaperon rouge, on se trouve en terrain plus familier, celui de la roman contempo épicée, où les personnages passent leur temps à se balancer des piques avant de s'affronter à l'horizontale. Une histoire piquante et sexy, c'est amusant, et les références au conte initial sont plutôt drôles.
3/5
* In a stranger's bed, de Sophie Jordan
Bon là ... plaisir coupable en vue ! On tombe à fond dans le conte de fées, avec décor de rêve (l’Écosse !), bûcheron sexy et mystérieux en guise d'ours et une touriste américaine égarée qui va jouer les Boucles d'Or. Une jeune femme paumée au fin fond de l'Écosse donc, qui va s'imposer chez un "papa ours" grognon, sexy et mystérieux, avec un accent à vous faire frissonner de plaisir. Une romance avec zéro crédibilité quant à la façon dont ça se termine, mais j'ai vraiment passé un délicieux roman à m'imaginer dans ce cottage en "écoutant" cet accent écossais que j'adore !
3.5/5
* Bedtime story, de Sky Warren
Alors là, il faudra m'expliquer le rapport entre cette nouvelle et l'histoire de la Belle au bois dormant, parce que moi, je cherche encore ... On suit là la rencontre entre une (très) jeune femme qui fuit un compagnon violent membre de la Mafia et un shériff au passé trouble. L'ennui est au rendez-vous, au final, la Belle, ça aurait pu être moi si je m'étais endormie sur cette lecture, ce que j'ai presque fait. Smile
1/5
* Royal mattress, de Nicola Rendell
Avec cette nouvelle, l'auteur revisite le conte de La princesse au petit pois avec un vrai prince façon harlequin azur, une grand-mère siphonnée du bulbe et obsédée par la généalogie, une tempête de neige épique et une pâtissière qui trouve refuge dans un manoir luxueux. Une histoire qui va tellement vite qu'on peut d'ores et déjà oublier la plus petite crédibilité ! Après c'est frais, romantique et léger, un vrai conte de fées moderne !
2/5
mayris88's review
5.0
5 Stars for:
-Knot by Lili St Germain
-Royal Mattress by Nicola Rendell
-Music Box Girl by Sierra Simone
-Ripples by Aleatha Romig
2 / 3 Stars for the rest of the stories.
~ I'll definitely start reading more of Nicola and Sierra
~ And Lili always knows how to write amazingly gritty stories, no matter the length, she delivers beautifully
-Knot by Lili St Germain
-Royal Mattress by Nicola Rendell
-Music Box Girl by Sierra Simone
-Ripples by Aleatha Romig
2 / 3 Stars for the rest of the stories.
~ I'll definitely start reading more of Nicola and Sierra
~ And Lili always knows how to write amazingly gritty stories, no matter the length, she delivers beautifully
gahvriela's review
2.0
I feel bad giving it such a low rating but the thing is I only liked one of the stories, all the other ones were a bit more meh. Surprisingly the one I did like was the one with Jack but I liked the modern twist the author wrote. Also if you're hoping to read this and find a LGBT couple, there isn't any because apparently everyone is straight (I'm not counting the 12 dancing princess story).
beckyrendon's review
5.0
4.5 stars
Sierra Simone- Music Box Girl
A dirty Princess and lots of naughty fun to entice you makes Music Box Girl a hot tease. It's surprisingly naughtier than I anticipated. It's definitely an eye opening start to what is bound to be a very tempting book.
Skye Warren - Bedtime Story
Nothing quite as charming as a prince...except maybe for a dark Prince offering to slay your dragons. The catch is you probably already met Jessica now watch her meet someone new.
Althea Romig -Ripples
Ripples is an apropos title. Not knowing any of Althea's books personally but having a few. I was blissfully unaware of the interesting little twist. I now have an intense need to read a certain set of books. And possibly stock up on batteries...
Nicola Rendell- Royal Mattress
Grandma Katrina is sure to be your new bestie. She is definitely an acquired taste but she means well. I really enjoyed this rendition of Princess and the Pea. It was very cute and the HOT...Toddies were good too.
Sophie Jordan- In a Stranger's Bed
Goldilocks had never before made me jealous- until Sophie Jordan. She somehow put my fantasies to the page and brought them to life. Just don't tell my hubs- he isn't quite Niall. As with the other stories in this book, it's a fun, sexy new interpretation of an old classic...it's also a secret fantasy of mine. So hats off to Ms. Jordan because that was perfect.
Nora Flite- Broken Harp
My favorite version of Jack and the Beanstalk. My adult self likes it better than the child version. Maybe I'm broken...but I really think this is better. Hot Jack isn't a bad thing either...I would climb him like a beanstalk any day.
AL Jackson- Red Hot Pursuit
A whole lot of hot in this pursuit! I think the tension, lust, and delicious things Mr. Wolfe was saying burned my fingers while turning pages. I absolutely loved this story. Sexy, sinful and naughty just like a fairytale should be...
Lili St. Germain- Knot
Last but (k)not least...
A quick shot and a hot burn. Knot is over just when it's getting started.
What I loved is that several of these stories link to the authors existing library in a way that leaves you wondering which one to begin with.. It was a fun and highly entertaining read.
reviewed for Naughty Book Blog
Sierra Simone- Music Box Girl
A dirty Princess and lots of naughty fun to entice you makes Music Box Girl a hot tease. It's surprisingly naughtier than I anticipated. It's definitely an eye opening start to what is bound to be a very tempting book.
Skye Warren - Bedtime Story
Nothing quite as charming as a prince...except maybe for a dark Prince offering to slay your dragons. The catch is you probably already met Jessica now watch her meet someone new.
Althea Romig -Ripples
Ripples is an apropos title. Not knowing any of Althea's books personally but having a few. I was blissfully unaware of the interesting little twist. I now have an intense need to read a certain set of books. And possibly stock up on batteries...
Nicola Rendell- Royal Mattress
Grandma Katrina is sure to be your new bestie. She is definitely an acquired taste but she means well. I really enjoyed this rendition of Princess and the Pea. It was very cute and the HOT...Toddies were good too.
Sophie Jordan- In a Stranger's Bed
Goldilocks had never before made me jealous- until Sophie Jordan. She somehow put my fantasies to the page and brought them to life. Just don't tell my hubs- he isn't quite Niall. As with the other stories in this book, it's a fun, sexy new interpretation of an old classic...it's also a secret fantasy of mine. So hats off to Ms. Jordan because that was perfect.
Nora Flite- Broken Harp
My favorite version of Jack and the Beanstalk. My adult self likes it better than the child version. Maybe I'm broken...but I really think this is better. Hot Jack isn't a bad thing either...I would climb him like a beanstalk any day.
AL Jackson- Red Hot Pursuit
A whole lot of hot in this pursuit! I think the tension, lust, and delicious things Mr. Wolfe was saying burned my fingers while turning pages. I absolutely loved this story. Sexy, sinful and naughty just like a fairytale should be...
Lili St. Germain- Knot
Last but (k)not least...
A quick shot and a hot burn. Knot is over just when it's getting started.
What I loved is that several of these stories link to the authors existing library in a way that leaves you wondering which one to begin with.. It was a fun and highly entertaining read.
reviewed for Naughty Book Blog
caseroo7's review
4.0
Find this review and more at Ramblings From This Chick
I have a love/hate relationship with anthologies, but when I saw the list of authors attached to Glamour: Contemporary Fairytale Retellings, I knew I had to read it. I am so glad that I took a chance on this one as it was one of the best anthologies I have ever read. Each story was one I enjoyed, without a single disappointment in the bunch.
Glamour includes novellas based on classic fairytales, including the following stories:
Knot by Lili St. Germain (Rapunzel)
Red Hot Pursuit by A.L. Jackson (Little Red Riding Hood)
Ripples by Aleatha Romig (Prince and the Pauper)
In A Stranger's Bed by Sophie Jordan (Goldilocks)
Bedtime Story by Skye Warren (Sleeping Beauty)
Royal Mattress by Nicola Rendell (Princess and the Pea)
Music Box Girl by Sierra Simone (Twelve Dancing Princesses)
Broken Harp by Nora Flite (Jack and the Beanstalk)
Each one of this was quick and sexy, and just what I was looking for. These are the perfect quick bits steam for those that don't have time to sit down and read a full novel. I loved that they were modern retellings, taking what we have grown up loving about classic fairytales and putting their own modern twists on them. While I enjoyed all of these and would recommend this to readers, my absolute favorite here was Music Box Girl by Sierra Simone. I loved each story, and I think fans of Erotica as well as fans of fairytales will definitely want to check this one out.
I have a love/hate relationship with anthologies, but when I saw the list of authors attached to Glamour: Contemporary Fairytale Retellings, I knew I had to read it. I am so glad that I took a chance on this one as it was one of the best anthologies I have ever read. Each story was one I enjoyed, without a single disappointment in the bunch.
Glamour includes novellas based on classic fairytales, including the following stories:
Knot by Lili St. Germain (Rapunzel)
Red Hot Pursuit by A.L. Jackson (Little Red Riding Hood)
Ripples by Aleatha Romig (Prince and the Pauper)
In A Stranger's Bed by Sophie Jordan (Goldilocks)
Bedtime Story by Skye Warren (Sleeping Beauty)
Royal Mattress by Nicola Rendell (Princess and the Pea)
Music Box Girl by Sierra Simone (Twelve Dancing Princesses)
Broken Harp by Nora Flite (Jack and the Beanstalk)
Each one of this was quick and sexy, and just what I was looking for. These are the perfect quick bits steam for those that don't have time to sit down and read a full novel. I loved that they were modern retellings, taking what we have grown up loving about classic fairytales and putting their own modern twists on them. While I enjoyed all of these and would recommend this to readers, my absolute favorite here was Music Box Girl by Sierra Simone. I loved each story, and I think fans of Erotica as well as fans of fairytales will definitely want to check this one out.
mycatismybookmark's review
4.0
4 stars: Red Hot Pursuit by A.L. Jackson (July 10, 2017)
Brody and Lily are a winning combination of feisty and strong willed attitudes. Jackson knows how to write sweet and steamy and RHP isn't lacking either. A great short story that leaves you satisfied.
If the rest of the stories are of the same caliber than Glamour is sure to be a winning collection of contemporary fairytale retellings for adults!
5 stars: Royal Mattress by Nicola Rendell (July 14, 2017)
Oh my goodness, this story had me laughing from start to finish! Dave and Lisa are fantastic and Nicola Rendell sure fires up the steaminess! She and Alice Clayton need to get together because these ladies love their wallbangers - and we love to read them! - a book by those two might be too hot to handle though ;) A crazy winter storm, a mattress king, a cupcake princess, and a Ouija wielding grandma with the power of Google at her fingertips will provide you with laugh-out-loud fun that you won't want to end. I'm so sad it's only a short story, because I would love more of these three!
Brody and Lily are a winning combination of feisty and strong willed attitudes. Jackson knows how to write sweet and steamy and RHP isn't lacking either. A great short story that leaves you satisfied.
If the rest of the stories are of the same caliber than Glamour is sure to be a winning collection of contemporary fairytale retellings for adults!
5 stars: Royal Mattress by Nicola Rendell (July 14, 2017)
Oh my goodness, this story had me laughing from start to finish! Dave and Lisa are fantastic and Nicola Rendell sure fires up the steaminess! She and Alice Clayton need to get together because these ladies love their wallbangers - and we love to read them! - a book by those two might be too hot to handle though ;) A crazy winter storm, a mattress king, a cupcake princess, and a Ouija wielding grandma with the power of Google at her fingertips will provide you with laugh-out-loud fun that you won't want to end. I'm so sad it's only a short story, because I would love more of these three!
gabbysreading's review
5.0
Red Hot Pursuit by AL Jackson
AL Jackson's Red Hot Pursuit is so yummy! I wish I had more!! This sexy, flirty retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with a twist was such a delight to read. I loved every second of it!! From the very first email exchange between Broderick Wolfe and Lilith Redd, I knew I was in for a fiery good time. The back and forth banter, riddled with wit and innuendos, was so addicting. These two characters had a connection that is hard to ignore.
AL Jackson stated that she had a lot fun writing this story. I can completely see that. It shines through in her words. Don't miss out on this fun and delicious enemies to lovers.
AL Jackson's Red Hot Pursuit is so yummy! I wish I had more!! This sexy, flirty retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with a twist was such a delight to read. I loved every second of it!! From the very first email exchange between Broderick Wolfe and Lilith Redd, I knew I was in for a fiery good time. The back and forth banter, riddled with wit and innuendos, was so addicting. These two characters had a connection that is hard to ignore.
AL Jackson stated that she had a lot fun writing this story. I can completely see that. It shines through in her words. Don't miss out on this fun and delicious enemies to lovers.
sonja_ahrb's review
4.0
I wanted to read Glamour as soon as I saw the author list. It has quite a few of my favorites and the ones who I haven't read, I have been meaning to, so it was just a no-brainer that I was excited for it. I haven't read all of the stories in it yet, but I am definitely going to!
I have only read Ms. Warren's "Bedtime Story" for right now, but I really enjoyed it! It was sweet and interesting with a little sexiness to go along with it. I think my favorite part was the few lines of a fairytale story at the beginning of each chapter. I really loved that - it was just a lovely little story.
I might have only one the novellas down in this anthology, but I'm eager to read the others! I'm going to finish them as soon as I can and I'm sure they'll be fantastic. I can't wait to see what other fairytale re-tellings I have in store for me too!
~ Sonja, 4 Stars
I have only read Ms. Warren's "Bedtime Story" for right now, but I really enjoyed it! It was sweet and interesting with a little sexiness to go along with it. I think my favorite part was the few lines of a fairytale story at the beginning of each chapter. I really loved that - it was just a lovely little story.
I might have only one the novellas down in this anthology, but I'm eager to read the others! I'm going to finish them as soon as I can and I'm sure they'll be fantastic. I can't wait to see what other fairytale re-tellings I have in store for me too!
~ Sonja, 4 Stars
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review
5.0
Glamour is an amazing collection of short stories by all of my favourite authors.
I loved how the authors told fairytales with there own spins.
Knot - Lili St Germain is a Retelling of Repunzel.
Music Box - Sierra Simone showcases individuals kinky cravings, there need to be degraded and defiled and is a Retelling of A Twelve Dancing Princesses.
BedTime Story - Skye Warren
is the Tamest of the stories and my favourite with a Retelling of Sleeping Beauty.
Ripples - Aleatha Romig
Is a story about not learning from past mistakes and a Retelling of A Prince and The Pauper.
Royal Mattress - Nicola Rendell
Is a sweet and steamy take on A Princess and A Pea.
In A Strangers Bed - Sophie Jordan
Is a Retelling of Goldilocks.
Broken Harp - Nora Flute
Is a Retelling of Jack and The Beanstalk.
Red Hot Pursuit - AL Jackson
Is a Retelling of Little Red Riding hood.
I loved how the authors told fairytales with there own spins.
Knot - Lili St Germain is a Retelling of Repunzel.
Music Box - Sierra Simone showcases individuals kinky cravings, there need to be degraded and defiled and is a Retelling of A Twelve Dancing Princesses.
BedTime Story - Skye Warren
is the Tamest of the stories and my favourite with a Retelling of Sleeping Beauty.
Ripples - Aleatha Romig
Is a story about not learning from past mistakes and a Retelling of A Prince and The Pauper.
Royal Mattress - Nicola Rendell
Is a sweet and steamy take on A Princess and A Pea.
In A Strangers Bed - Sophie Jordan
Is a Retelling of Goldilocks.
Broken Harp - Nora Flute
Is a Retelling of Jack and The Beanstalk.
Red Hot Pursuit - AL Jackson
Is a Retelling of Little Red Riding hood.
timitra's review
4.0
Ripples a prince and a pauper story by Aleatha Romig - 4 Stars
I didn't know what to expect going into this story but I enjoyed it nonetheless even though certain things that happened in it weren't my cup of tea so to speak.
ARC provided by author in exchange for a honest review
I didn't know what to expect going into this story but I enjoyed it nonetheless even though certain things that happened in it weren't my cup of tea so to speak.
ARC provided by author in exchange for a honest review