The only reason Tiffany Reisz's THE SIREN might get any
comparisons to a best-selling trilogy about a naive girl's
introduction to the world of BDSM is because of the elements
of BDSM within the work. Otherwise, the two couldn't be more
different: THE SIREN's protagonist is experienced, layered,
complex, fascinating, and well-described, and the plot and
subthemes are intricate and well-written in THE SIREN.
Nora Sutherlin writes steamy erotica for which she is
famous. However, when she wants to write a more serious
work, she wants an editor who will flog it into perfection.
Zachary Easton has no desire to deal with someone whose work
he compares to gutter trash and whose cleverness he equates
with laziness. Nora convinces him to take her on in a
delightfully funny scene, but on the condition that he will
only sign her contract if he thinks not only is the work
going to be popular because of her reputation, but also
because the book is actually up to his standards of excellence.
Nora is not only famous for being an author of erotica; she
also wants to keep some of her roles secret from Zachary, so
he will take her, and, more importantly, her writing,
seriously. However, secrets have an unfortunate way
of unraveling when you least expect them.
While Zachary attempts to battle his love for his estranged
wife, Nora must juggle her love for her nineteen year old
personal assistant intern as well as her feelings for the
man who introduced her to BDSM and whose dominance helped
shape her into the woman she is today.
SIREN is just fascinating. This is no beach read, but a
work that delves into stereotypes, perceptions of self, and
explorations of sexuality. The real world becomes woven with
snippets from Nora's novel, as well as her always-deleted
writings about her past. There are aspects of THE SIREN that
are steamy, thrilling, sexy, and scandalous. There are also
aspects that will make readers think, rail at the situation,
or be shocked by what is revealed. Read the whole work: you
will be on a fast-paced emotional roller coaster that does
not disappoint.
If you liked that certain trilogy, you'll probably enjoy
this. If you thought that trilogy had a vacuous narrator and
pandered to those who, in their heart of hearts, think that
sexual practices based on power exchange only occur as a
result of abuse or if something is wrong with you, you'll
love THE SIREN and recommend it to everyone you know who
wants a novel worthy of the term.
Notorious Nora Sutherlin is famous for her delicious works
of erotica, each one more popular with readers than the
last. But her latest manuscript is different-more serious,
more personal-and she's sure it'll be her breakout
book...if
it ever sees the light of day.
Zachary Easton holds Nora's fate in his well-manicured
hands. The demanding British editor agrees to handle the
book on one condition: he wants complete control. Nora must
rewrite the entire novel to his exacting standards-in six
weeks-or it's no deal.
Nora's grueling writing sessions with Zach are
draining...and shockingly arousing. And a dangerous former
lover has her wondering which is more torturous-staying
away
from him...or returning to his bed?
Nora thought she knew everything about being pushed to your
limits. But in a world where passion is pain, nothing is
ever that simple.
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