Erin Lewis
4 Star Review Sinner (Penthouse Pleasures Book 3) by Jayne Rylon,Opal Carew and Avery Aster The latest instalment in the exciting new series from these three talented authors. This was another fun quick read set amidst the bright lights of Manhattan revolving around the lives of six penthouse apartment owners. This story resolves around ex priest Gabriel Hendrick and property manager Everly Wright whom we met in Taboo, the first book in the series. Gabriel is lost, having been excommunicated and thrown out of his church, he is searching for something but what it is he is unsure. His only close friend is his dog Goliath although he is immensely attracted to the hot and sexy Everly.; could she hold the key to his happiness? Everly has been attracted to Gabriel since she first met him and the attraction between these two sizzles. When they both finally decide to give in to the sparks which are flying between them it is smoking hot, yet tender. I really felt for Gabriel as he struggled with both his past and where he saw his future, Everly was a great character full of life and ready to grab on to who she wants and take a leap of faith. I found it endearing that Gabriel went to his neighbours Casey, Jace and Ian for some much needed guidance. I realise that this is a novella but I felt that the story was rushed, they no sooner got together and the story ended. Having said that they I am intrigued as to whose story will be next.
Jenn K
**Received ARC for a fair and honest review** Sinner is book 3 in the Penthouse Pleasures series. I'd rate this book at 4.5 stars! I've been wanting Gabriel's story since we learned about him in Taboo and this book doesn't disappoint!! This book can be read as a standalone, however there is a lot of stuff that happens in the first book that makes it best if read in order. Gabriel is lost since he left the priesthood. Coming into some money has given him a place to stay, but his own self deprecation isn't helping him any, and lusting after the building manager is just the icing on the cake of his own misery. Everly is the building manager and after Goliath, Gabriel's dog is shot protecting a neighbor, she comes around daily to help care for him, and it doesn't hurt that the owner while brooding is hot. When Everly comes to get Goliath for a walk and walks in on the owner, things will start to get very heated! ***SPOILER*** ***SPOILER*** ***SPOILER*** I really enjoyed this book and flew through it. I enjoyed the chemistry between the characters, the discourse, the story line. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is 1. I wanted more of Gabriel's backstory- they briefly touch on his childhood, but gloss over it so much it leaves you really wanting that story. 2. The ending, while it is a HEA, they just barely get together and poof it's over. I really wanted more!! While you get glimpses of the previous characters in the stories, which I do love, I don't think it's enough to omit the ending... even an epilogue or something. Anyways... overall, I really did enjoy this book, and have enjoyed this series tremendously! Can't wait for the next book in the series! Hope this helps! Happy Reading!!!
Buttons Mom2003
Hot and sexy. There's something about naughty priest/former priest stories that really suck me in and I really liked this one. Gabriel and Everly appeared in Taboo but this book stands fine all on its own. Sinner dives right into the sexy time with Everly discovering Gabriel naked in his pool when she comes to get his dog for a walk. There were parts of this sexy story that made me laugh – almost to the point of tears, and other parts that made me sad for Gabriel. I enjoyed his journey as Everly helped him discover the pleasures of sex and love with something besides his own hand. There was only one thing that bothered me, which kept it from being a 5-star review. There was no conclusion to something Gabriel witnessed. I really can't say more without giving away too much. I wouldn't call it a cliffhanger at all as I don't think it will be brought up in the upcoming books, I would just have liked more of a resolution to what happened. This was a pretty short novella; I finished it in less than 2 hours. The story ended at 80% for me on my ereader; I wish it had been just a tad longer. An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
