Dinah's Dark Desire

This book by Mechelle Armstrong has only one default and that's why I gave it a 4 star. It's a small book and I truly believe were it bigger the story would flow better. Dinah has a violent boyfriend who leaves her hurt. She has two friends, assumed gays, who take her to the hospital and then to their home so they can help her recover. However, the two friends, Taylor and Ian, want more of Dinah than her friendship. As I said, the book is good but I think it would be better if the development of Dinah's feelings towards the two friends were more deeply checked and worked. But it's a good, hot reading, without a doubt!

Whether male/female/male ménage is your thing or not, one thing is for sure, Mechele Armstrong is a fantastic writer. Aside from the minor typos - this coming from the queen of typos, Armstrong weaves together a memorable tale. Dinah, the main character, has experienced pain and abuse most of her life. When she was able to break free of traditional taboos, her life changes forever. The story was tastefully done with a serious undercurrent of emotion to draw the reader in. I was amazed to find out how much I enjoyed the story. Kudos for Mechele Armstrong! I'd like to read more books by this author in the future.

Loved it. Wish there were two guys who wanted me when my husband beat me. Boy to enjoy two men at once who loved me. The author wrote a great story wish there was more sex.

Dinah's friendship with Ian and Taylor has been a huge issue with her live-in boyfriend, Brad. She's not about to give up the only people who truly accept her without being judgmental. Her low self-esteem made her an easy target for Brad's controlling and abusive nature - until Taylor discovers that the abuse is more than just mental. Ian and Taylor are lovers but they also have a desire to add a woman into their relationship - permanently. They've been friends with Dinah for years, and had even hinted at a more intimate relationship before she'd gotten involved with Brad, but Dinah never took them seriously. Ian and Taylor are determined to help Dinah build up her self-esteem and show her just how good loving them could be. Ian and Taylor had been aware of Brad's controlling nature and the toll it's taking on Dinah's sense of self worth, but they were not aware of any physical abuse until Taylor found her lying on the floor of her apartment beaten badly enough to require a few days of hospitalization. Taylor and Ian agree that Brad will never get another chance to abuse her in any fashion and insist on her coming home with them. She agrees - but only for a few weeks. Three months later, she's still living with them and Ian and Taylor's sexual innuendos are becoming more frequent. Dinah isn't sure how to respond to their `teasing.' She admits to herself that she's attracted to both men, but she's a one man kind of woman, isn't she? What if they aren't serious and reject her? Their normal Friday `date' night ends with her experiencing ecstasy at the hands of her two best friends, and Dinah realizes that in the middle of an Ian and Taylor sandwich may be exactly where she wants to be. Strange things start happening while at work that have her questioning her own desire for the men versus the expectations of her own family, friends, and society. Does she dare follow her heart? Mechelle Armstrong's DINAH"S DARK DESIRES intrigued me from the very first page. I loved getting the opportunity to watch Dinah evolve from a quiet, fairly submissive young woman, to a woman who stands up for herself and what she believes, even if there's a possibility that she'll lose the two men she cares most about in the world - Ian and Taylor. Ian and Taylor are exactly the sort of men any woman would want in her life. They put Dinah's happiness and needs before their own. The scenes involving Ian, Taylor and Dinah are not just hot with sexual tension but they're also very sweet and tender - everything you'd want between friends and lovers. Ms. Armstrong adds an exciting element to the storyline with the air of mystery surrounding odd events that keep occurring. Just when I thought I had it all figured out I realized that I couldn't have been more wrong. DINAH'S DARK DESIRES will definitely heat up your fantasies and leave you anticipating many more wonderful books from Ms. Armstrong. Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

This book was awesome. I loved the way the characters evolved, and the way the plot ran. It had twists and turns and unexpectedness!!!!!! It was great. It kept my attention all the way through. I really enjoyed it.