Monday, July 09, 2007

Book Review: Dirty


Dirty by Megan Hart.

I know that Hart’s second book is titled Broken. To be honest, it would be an equally apropos title for this one as Elle, the protag, was just that- a broken woman.

Written in first person, Dirty follows a short section of Elle’s life starting with an encounter with a man she met at an upscale chocolate store. She’s instantly attracted to Dan and, though she’s just met him, she agrees to go with him to a local bar.

Elle has no qualms about one night stands- she’s had plenty. The sexual tension with Dan leads her to allow him to follow her home. But he leaves her at the door with a brief kiss and no promises for more. Of course she can’t get him off her mind and when she chances upon him again, they pick up where they left off. But this time he leaves her with a bit more- a very public, but well hidden, orgasm ... and a business card.

They eventually do the deed not long after, but Elle wants to keep her distance emotionally, after all- sex is just sex in the end.

But Dan won’t have it. He's no steam rolling Alpha and though he comes off as Dom in the bedroom- it's only because he knows she wants it. Still, he gently leads her down the path of getting exactly what he wants and, in the meantime, leads her to wellness.

Dirty is not a light read. It has depth to it and it retains a very erotic edge. (Imagine that!)

Elle is seriously screwed up from a gravely dysfunctional childhood and her choices bugged the shit out of me. I honestly didn’t like her … in the beginning. Oh, I knew early on she had some issues and why she had them, though it wasn't truly revealed until the end, and normally I can empathize. But for some reason she really got under my skin. I think it’s because Hart did such a good job of making her seem- cold. Broken people who hate what they do to numb the pain and can't seem to stop melt my heart. Broken people who show no sign of wanting to change make me want to scream in frustration.

However, later in the story I found an edge of compassion for her because she found hers.

This book won’t be for everyone. And honestly, if I was in the mood for a darker read I might have liked it more.

Still, I’m giving it a 4.5 because it truly is a well written novel.

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