A Book Review

Recently, I read Michele Lee Sefton’s novella, Honeysuckle Heat, and was left feeling a bit bothered by both characters. Before you ask, this is a good thing.
I had become invested in their love affair, their actions, and the one-sidedness and obsessiveness of their relationship. I felt bad for Matthew and total contempt for Jacqueline. Michele developed layered characters who are believable and easy to relate to.
Here is the review for it:
“Short, Sweet, & Devastatingly Good
Honeysuckle Heat is a novella that starts off passionate and strong but rolls into details of a man obsessed with a woman who appears to be self-centered and narcissistic.
Matthew, I thought, was such a layered character who devoted his love, time, and care to a woman, Jacqueline, who only seemed satisfied when the world revolved around her.
I thought the author did a great job sharing their personalities and crafting their story around the occurrences surrounding their complicated relationship.
I felt sorry for Matthew because he was so blinded by Jacqueline’s beauty and body that he couldn’t tap into how one-sided their brief reunion was.
I was happy with the turn of events at the end. It was unexpected, but definitely comforting to read. It leaves me wondering what will happen for both of them in the near future.
This is another great read by Michele Lee Sefton, allowing the reader to see the sensual side of her creative mind.”
If you’re a fan of sensual, passionate, love/like/lust, this book is one you should read. You will definitely become just as invested as I did.
An excellent review trE. Your description caused me to stop and think about times in my life when obsession took the place of clear thinking. This sounds like a great read. Congratulations to Michele.
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Thank you kindly. One thing it will make you do is think. I did the same thing. A few times I’ve let my obsession for a person cloud my view of who they really were/are. At some point, one has to snap out of it and realize exactly what’s going on.
Thank you for stopping by!
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Intriguing review!
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Thank you!
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Great review; I am a fervent reader of short fiction, short stories and novellas; will check this one out and if the first few paragraphs grab me, I’ll give it a go; thanks 🙂
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Thank you. I hope you enjoy it.
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Wonderful review on Michele’s creative and sensual book trE. One of many books I still have to get to on my TRB list! 🥰📕🤩 Thanks for sharing my friend. 🙏🏼
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You’re most welcome. Thank you!
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My pleasure as always my dear trE! 🙏🏼
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Wonderful review Tre. A pleasant surprise, since came looking for updates on Sēduire..
I love Michele and her storytelling. Honeysuckle is still on m Kindle lol. I guess I should get around to it soon. ☺️
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Yup, you should! Séduire was still pending distribution when I checked last night, but after tonight, if it’s still pending, I may see if I can workaround that and just have the paperback published on Lulu only for starters and then go from there.
At this point, I’m kinda tired of waiting. 😂😆🤣
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I can appreciate this. But everything happens in God’s perfect timing. I’ll wait patiently. 🤗🙏
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This is true. This is VERY true. It’s why I’m so conflicted. Lol. Amen to this!
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Great review, trE and truly sums my thoughts up on Michele’s well crafted book. I finished it in Hawaii where lots of passion flowed from those pages. I’ll be writing something when I catch my breath.💓
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🙏🏾💙
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I’m always tempted to get the book after your reviews.
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Aww. That’s a good thing. I hope, at least! 😂😆🤣 🙏🏾💙
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trE! I found you to see if your paperback went live and much to my surprise found your insightful review that brings me back to these characters. You’ve given me much to consider, as you do. Thank you, author! 🙏🏻
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You’re so welcome! It’s my pleasure!
Nope, not yet. And my patience is getting tried. Lol.
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I sure understand that feeling and hope my inquiry did not add any stress to the book-making mix. Just excited for you and to order! The process is a challenge that tests and stretches us, from start to finish. So worth it though. These poems, characters, and stories show up for a reason and bringing art into the world is a blessing. Thanks again trE, readers like you make it all worthwhile!
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You’re most welcome!
Oh, no! You did not. You could never. I’m more ticked off with Lulu at this point than anything. Lol. Back in the day, global distribution approval did not take forever; it took hours, at the latest, a day. It’s just insane now. 😂😆🤣
I have the right mind to just disregard global distribution and release to Lulu only. But I’m trying to give it a bit more time.
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I am sure your wait and patience will be rewarded. I will keep an eye out for your release and send you positive “global distribution approval” vibes. 😁
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💜❤️💙
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You’ve brought the book to life without giving away the ending. Well done.
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Thank you kindly. 🙏🏾💙
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Great review
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Thank you!
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