All I ever wanted was to make a name for myself as Candice Salinas, creative writing grad student at the University of Miami. Of course, secretly already have made a name for myself: as Candy Sloane, self-published erotic romance writer. Though thrilled that my books are selling and I have actual fans, if anyone at UM found out, I could lose my scholarship…and the respect of my faculty advisor, grade-A-asshole Professor Dylan.
Enter James Walker, super-hot local barista and—surprise!—my student. Even though I know a relationship is totally off-limits, I can’t stop myself from sneaking around with James, taking a few cues from my own erotic writing…if you catch my drift. Candy’s showing her stripes for the first time in my real life, and I’ve never had so much fun. But when the sugar high fades, can my secrets stay under wraps?
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REVIEW
I have to start off by saying how much I love the cover of this book. It's sassy and fun, and nothing like so many of the other book covers found in this genre.
I didn't quite feel as drawn into the story as I usually do, but if you're looking for an exciting read, with fiesty characters, this one fits the bill. Candice/Candy was a great character who proved that you don't have to be one dimensional. It's okay to have layers, to take risks and to have that fun, naughty side, even if you only allow it to show itself on special occasions.
The thing that really caught my attention with this story was the voice it gave to all those authors whose work has been undermined and considered 'fluff". Although Candice was very dedicated and goal driven, she found herself in a position that meant she either kiss ass, or free herself from the box she, as well as Prof. Dylan, had placed herself in. She could be anything she wanted to be, and the important lesson learned was to never allow anyone to steer your boat for you. Candice could have easily given up Candy, but she was a part of her, her writing was a part of her, so if she gave it up to satisfy a few people, she'd have lost a bit of herself and disappointed the many fans she'd garnered.
I'm also glad she didn't let go of James. They were so amazing together and if they hadn't given their relationship a shot, I would have climbed between the covers and forced them to.
This read was enjoyable, although it didn't blow my socks off. It was different from many of the Contemporary Romances I've read of late, in that it wasn't filled with so much angst and emotion. It was more about Candice finding her true voice, and making a stand for herself.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lisa Burstein is a tea seller by day and a writer by night. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from the Inland Northwest Center for Writers at Eastern Washington University. She is the author of the YA Novels: Pretty Amy and Dear Cassie and the NA Novella: The Next Forever. Sneaking Candy is her first full-length new adult novel.
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