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Book Reviews of The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1)

The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1)
The First Sin - Lexi Steele, Bk 1
Author: Cheyenne McCray
ISBN-13: 9780312946449
ISBN-10: 0312946449
Publication Date: 2/3/2009
Pages: 354
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 128 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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8 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

mlk56 avatar reviewed The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 6
VERY HOT AND SUSPENSEFUL.
YOUNG WOMEN ARE BEING KIDNAPPED FROM LOCAL NIGHT CLUBS AND SOLD INTO SEXUAL SLAVERY. NICK DONOVAN'S SISTER IS ONE OF THE VICTIMS. IN ORDER TO LOOK AND RESCUE HER HE JOINS UP WITH THE RECOVERY ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (RED) THAT DEALS IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEX CRIMES. ALEXI STEELE IS A RED OFFICER WHO AGREES TO GO UNDERCOVER INTO LOCAL S&M CLUBS AS NICKS SEX SLAVE.
THE SEX SCENES ARE VERY HOT AND THE BDSM SCENES NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. NICK AND ALEXI HAVE T...more VERY HOT AND SUSPENSEFUL.
YOUNG WOMEN ARE BEING KIDNAPPED FROM LOCAL NIGHT CLUBS AND SOLD INTO SEXUAL SLAVERY. NICK DONOVAN'S SISTER IS ONE OF THE VICTIMS. IN ORDER TO LOOK AND RESCUE HER HE JOINS UP WITH THE RECOVERY ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (RED) THAT DEALS IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEX CRIMES. ALEXI STEELE IS A RED OFFICER WHO AGREES TO GO UNDERCOVER INTO LOCAL S&M CLUBS AS NICKS SEX SLAVE.
THE SEX SCENES ARE VERY HOT AND THE BDSM SCENES NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. NICK AND ALEXI HAVE TO MAKE IT LOOK REAL AND LET ME TELL YOU, THEY DO. THERE IS ALSO ALOT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND RAPE. I HAD A HARD TIME PUTTING THIS BOOK DOWN AND CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK.
CAUTION: THIS BOOK INCLUDES SCENES WITH WHIPS,DOG CAGES, CANING, BEATINGS, RAPE....less
reviewed The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I really enjoyed this book. I wasn't sure about it at the beginning but it picked up pretty fast. Some of the scenes were a little intense with the bondage and S&M stuff but overall it is a good read.
reviewed The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I found it really hard to get into. I strongly hate the 1st person way of writing - seems unnatural to me.
reviewed The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1) on + 929 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is much better than McCray's Magic series. The writing is more straight forward and there is some very minor humorous dialogue. I think McCray can work a little harder at the dialogue.

I love the fact that time is not put into "Should I or should I not be with him?" type of thinking. It is definitely plot driven with erotic elements. It's dark though and not a light fluffy romance. Lexi and Nick are a great combination and both very strong. I'm not sure if they needed such similar tortured backgrounds though. That seemed a little contrive. Also great side characters, especially Lexi's family. I also love that they can kill anyone they want without repercussions. Sometimes it's nice to have the bad guys really get what they deserved without moralizing or justifying it.

For an S&M book, I think Lora Leigh does a better job at making it sexy in "Dangerous Games." But I think McCray focused on the negative aspects of it being warped rather than sexy.

I would definitely read more on this series and hope she continues it.
reviewed The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1) on + 330 more book reviews
Another good book by McCray
shawnaluvzbooks avatar reviewed The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1) on
It was a very good book! VERY steamy!
reviewed The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1) on + 52 more book reviews
This book was really good.. Actually just ordered the second in the series. She's a real butt kicker and I always like when the heroine is just that. It's a pretty easy read and I enjoyed it.
princessdiana34691 avatar reviewed The First Sin (Lexi Steele, Bk 1) on + 361 more book reviews
great read.