Women’s Fiction Reviews
Lucia is a widow of
seventeen months. Her husband Richard died
tragically one night in a drunken-driving accident, and she has grieved
ever
since, wandering through their New England mansion in a
near-stupor of loss and suffering. Finally
she has determined on a visit to Egypt to satisfy the
lifelong
yearning for the study of ancient Egypt. Richard had been
a successful
author of supernatural fiction, and they had fallen in love almost
instantly at
a book signing. Since that evening Lucia had never looked back, but now she sees no future potential.
Once in Egypt, almost as soon as she meets and is courted by a rather
sadistic
and crass young photographer, Mark, apparitions of
Richard begin to appear in odd
places such as museums and ancient temples, whether she is alone or
with
others. Lucia hopes to believe, as the ancient Egyptians did, in the
survival
of the soul, but Mark, who immediately
recognizes her submissive nature, thinks that
sensuality and dominance will sway her back to his side.
Violet Lotus is one of the best novels I have read by the
prolific and
poetic author Maria Isabel Pita. Ms. Pita is lyrical
in her exposition
of Egyptian culture and history, and her characters and settings flow
seamlessly and without distraction, so that the reader is compelled to
read
through the book at one sitting, and then to reread. Reading it is an
education
in both Egyptian land and lore, and in the ballet of Dominance and
submission.
I highly recommend Violet Lotus; it definitely earns its place
on my
keeper shelf.
Reviewed
by Lisa Hicks for Sensual Romance
Erotic
BDSM excitement with a good story.
An
aspiring Egyptologist, Evelyn Taylor retreats to the sands by the Nile to heal and cleanse her
spiritual self
after the death of her husband. The ties of passion (and ties of
leather) to
her husband Richard are too strong for this world, and Evelyn deals
with
consuming emotions of her past love, and a new mysterious stranger who
seems
'bound' and determined to take the place of her [now] not-so-stiff
husband.
Evelyn's all-consuming visions and mistrust sew easily into the
mysterious
fabric of Egypt and weave historical tales with hauntings by her lovers, then and now.
For
anyone with even a passing interest in Egyptian history, the words and
scenes
in Violet Lotus will delight. The descriptions of the ancient world set
in
modern times, laced with the graphic telling of the world of the
submissive
woman and the domineering man, give good counterpoint of different
worlds
merged… The bondage scenes are framed with the nature of Evelyn's
passion, and
then journeys into the psychological realms for the reader to enjoy.
The sex
itself ties the intricate, keep-you-guessing plot together, and the
reader is
left with a mystery to solve between the spankings and tomb touring.
To
the true S&M/bondage world enthusiast, this book will deliver
erotic
excitement with a story line.
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Coffee Time Romance Review
This is a spectacular story. Ms.
Pita did an excellent job of creating a mystery in this erotic tale,
giving it even more spice. You will be enthralled from beginning to
end. A fast pace, steady dialogue and excellent characters will keep
your mind turning. The erotic love scenes are so incredibly hot, steam
seems to rise from the pages. An absolute must read.