Jackson, Vina

Various depictions of diverse couplings (including m/f, m/m, and f/f/m) and BDSM play are woven with Moana's tale of sexual self-discovery; a subplot involving Joan's diary provides a touch of historical romance and mystery. Fans of steamy sex scenes laced with magic realism will thoroughly enjoy this "Pleasure Quartet" addition.

Recommended for fans of Jackson's previous works and for readers seeking powerful, introspective erotica anchored by a tinge of tragedy.

Jackson has set the bar high with this stunning opening of "The Pleasure Quartet." Darkly erotic, this novel edges toward the heavier side of the genre, occasionally depicting sex scenes in which consent is ambiguous. Volatile protagonist Summer is all too aware, and at times afraid, of her hunger for pain and the ease with which danger seduces her. Writing team Jackson's arresting prose infuses this sensuous tale.