"Real Romance with Real Characters"

Jennifer Rose wants more out of her life than endless days working at home. She decides to go to a charity auction, where handsome bachelors are auctioned off for a good cause. She meets Rick Markham, a man who has always professed to love slim, sexy blondes -- a man who has seen enough of his friend Troy's blissful marriage to know that he wants more than a one-night stand. The attraction is immediate despite both Jennifer and Rick's long-held preferences.

But Jennifer just wants a night of sex, and Rick can't believe he even wants that. Can Rick possibly love a woman that he would never, ever have imagined dating if she hadn't won him -- and could she love him in return?

FULL BODIED CHARMER, the sequel to THE FALL OF TROY, is another story featuring a full-figured/plus-sized heroine. It's pleasant to read about real people dealing with real problems and finding a solution to them, though this reviewer found that the whole "love the inner beauty because outer appearances don't matter" litany to be a little thick at times. However, the slow growth of the relationship between Rick and Jennifer was very good -- they both had to strive to prove their love for each other, and this constant growth and persistence leaves the reader feeling like the characters have indeed found a love that will last a lifetime. It was also nice to see the continuation of Troy and Angie's relationship from THE FALL OF TROY. Sexually speaking, the book was fast and fun with adventurous and very enjoyable indulgences. Jennifer, though a big girl, was not ashamed of her physical appetite, and enjoyed her sexual nature -- even though she'd had some bad experiences in her past. The book has a romance with real characters and real conflicts. Romance readers should check this one out -- FULL BODIED CHARMER is a treat to any fan, and it's hot enough to steam your screen up to boot!

Sensuality Level: Explicit, graphic sexual scenes with contemporary tone and terminology. There is oral sex and liberal mention of anal sex in the novel.

Reviewed by Ann Leveille
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted October 5, 2002

Also available in paperback (ISBN 1843604493).

Summary

Having recently discovered that there is a whole segment of the male populace who like their women large and bold, Jennifer Rose has finally learned to be comfortable with the fact that she is full-figured. To celebrate, she decides to take a walk on the wild side. The moment she spots the tall, blonde, handsome Rick Markham at a charity bachelor auction, her libido slips into active overdrive. Although she's been hurt in the past, she determines to get more for her money than dinner and pleasant conversation. Rick Markham is ready to settle down and raise a family with his ideal woman: a tall, slender, beautiful blonde. This description does not apply to the sultry, plus-sized Jennifer Rose, who wins a bidding war with his ideal woman, requiring him to spend an evening with her. After a surprising dinner, a slow dance, and several kisses that excite and arouse him, Rick is ready to hop into the sack with Jennifer for a one-night stand. Neither of them is prepared for what happens when he does...