"Sexy Contemporary Adventure"

Gwyn Verde has it all -- a handsome boyfriend, a good job, and a nice, cozy cottage. Okay, so her handsome boyfriend is a bit boyish, and it's been a while (a long while!) since she found complete fulfillment in their sex life, but she knows that a well-planned, well-orchestrated romantic evening could be just the thing to revitalize the spark in their relationship. Except -- when Pete shows up to dinner, he's got a surprise for her: an ultra-short Tinkerbell costume. The perfect outfit to complement his Peter Pan ensemble when they attend the huge party his boss, Dominic Laredo, is throwing on his yacht.

Gwyn can't help but be reluctantly impressed by Laredo's yacht -- and even more so by Dominic Laredo himself. Sexy as sin and unabashedly decadent, he seems to zero her out for his own personal attention. He's everything Pete isn't... and that might just be a good thing. One night of fantasy -- and then it's back to reality. Right?

A thread of fantasy runs through this delightful novel by first time EC author Mardi Ballou. (Very) loosely based on the characters of the famous novel Peter Pan, HOOK, WINE & TINKER is a sexy, fast-paced romp that features an upbeat heroine and two would-be beaus. Though the author makes clear the 'right' choice in men early on, Gwyn's adventure is still pleasing and sensually fulfilling. The well-drawn and consistent characters keep the story humming along, pushing ahead the bubbling undercurrent of sexuality. Though the story is there -- and is interesting, coherent and romantically intriguing, Ballou certainly doesn't skimp on the sex. The use of fantasy, costumes and mild bondage both entertains and excites. HOOK, WINE & TINKER is a well- written, fun yet deliciously sexy story that is sure to entertain.

Sensuality Level: This book has been rated "E-rotic" by the publisher. It includes mild bondage and brief spanking.

Reviewed by Ann Leveille
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted February 2, 2004

Summary

Gwyn's landed in a once-in-a-lifetime fantasy.

Donning the costumes of Peter Pan characters, Gwyn and boyfriend Peter go to a Halloween party—where Tink meets a very seductive Captain Hook. Gwyn gets up close and personal with A-list bachelor billionaire Dominic and his cabinet full of the type of toys Tinkerbell never dreamed of, but that Gwyn can't wait to try for just one night of exotic pleasure. Then she'll go back to her "real life".

But Dominic wants more—and Captain Hook doesn't hesitate to compete with Peter. In the end, Gwyn must choose—the pirate or the lost boy.