Bittersweet, Xcite Books 2010, 2012
"The term "unselfish love" takes on a whole new meaning with this story. I truly wasn't prepared for my strong emotional reaction. The concept of the story itself was a WOW, but then add an unexpected twist or two in the plot, and you've got an amazing combination. Any story that can draw out physical responses from me (such as knots in the stomach and tears) deserves a 5 star rating! I loved everything about this book - my only disappointment was that it wasn't longer. I will definitely be looking to read more by this very talented author!!!" - Wendy, November 2010
"I was crying and smiling by the end for the three characters I loved to meet for this short time. Alyssa Turner evokes powerful emotions with her novella; BITTERSWEET. I hope to hear more from her!
4 stars" -
Leontine's Book Realm, November 2010
"Bittersweet
by Alyssa Turner starts out with a bang, the memories that Sabrina recollects are of her and her husband Keith at the beginning of their relationship full of hot steamy on the desk sex giving a new meaning to hot for teacher! Trying to overcome the changes in their life after Keith is paralyzed from a car accident Bittersweet takes a turn that was unexpected, when Keith makes the proposition that Sabrina should try and start a relationship with his assistant Evan, things get even hotter. Alyssa Turner did a very good job in such a short amount of pages with Bittersweet telling a story that will heat up the room with not only its erotic scenes but also with the love you feel between the characters leaving you emotionally attached to them and wishing for a happy ending." Sizzling Hot Book Reviews... the author did an outstanding job of letting us into their minds and heart in a compact story.
There is a happily ever after, but the road getting there was gut wrenching to read. This book gave me a trifecta of stimulating my mind, my heart, and my body. Well done Ms. Turner. (4 stars) - Sylvia, Simple Erotic Reviews
The sex scenes are pretty explicit and very creative. They are so well written that you’ll find yourself in the middle of one before you remember to blush. Ms. Turner is a very skilled writer. She has real talent to be able to draw a reader into the story and make you care about the characters and the problems they are facing. Well done! (Five Stars) - Rhayne, Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
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Two For One, Best Women's Erotica 2011
With nineteen stories written by both familiar and new names, this collection was a very satisfying read. There is plenty of kink woven into the stories. You can read Amelia Thornton's 'Chlorine' for a tale of punishment from a young girl's mistress, or Donna George Storey's 'Fresh Canvas' for a story about one woman's empowerment through her participation in "bukkake" parties. Perhaps my favorite story was Alyssa Turner's 'Two for One' where a tired business woman gets much more than she bargained for when two masseuses battle for her tip.
This collection was a highly satisfying read and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys erotica or maybe wants to give it a try for the first time.
Scandal in the choir loft - D. Scandal
"SEND was most excellent. It had me guessing all the while I was reading it. What an exciting read! Thank you, Alyssa Turner, for something that was so different in its approach to romance! ... I am telling you that it is a must read! Unconventional, Sexy, Erotic, Fun, Hot, Steamy and even endearing. I loved this book and I recommend it to anyone who still believes in love and happy endings.
Five stars...just fabulous!" -Ebony Dreams, The Romance Reviews
"... this book gives you something different than the typical conflicts seen in erotic books that seem to be flooding the market lately. The author does not spoon feed the story line to you, and you won't figure out the conclusion within the first five paragraphs." (Four stars) - Sylvia, Simply Erotic Reviews
"I read this book non stop in a couple of hours. I just could not put it down. It was a sweet loving story. ... I could relate to them. If someone would have told me that this story happened in real life, I would not have been surprised… most probably jealous but not surprised. " Characters: 5 - Plot: 4 - Sex level: 3 - Credibility: 5 - Originality: 3 (Overall rating 4 stars) - Mary, Mary's Naughty Whispers - menage reviews
"The author Alyssa Turner, an author of several steamy erotic menage romances, does it again by writing a precious read I believe you will enjoy. Ms. Turner enchants her audience with an easy flowing and energetic writing style. Her characters, settings and other key writing elements are balanced and realistic. Ms. Turner taps all the neurons of the brain that respond to emotions, sensuality and the warmth of being in a loving relationship." - Night Owl Reviews
"Alyssa Turner's Hypocrites is fascinatingly written, demonstrating how little we know about others' private lives, even if we think we know everything. The writing style used for it, snippets of flashbacks and narrative combined with present day, is well done and fascinating."-Vicky Gilpin, Fresh Fiction
"One of the more interesting stories is Hypocrites by Alyssa Turner. In it, a politician must endure a humiliating sex scandal press conference, while his wife stands by his side. While she watches him speak, she thinks about everything they have done together...It's a great (and rather hot) take on a situation we often see in the news, but don't really know the true story." - Sara Habein, Glorified Love Letters
"This is a quick read that has good character development as well as subtle world building. If you love dystopian reads, seeing the hero/es struggle between their mission and their woman, then pick this book up. It has heat, it has steam, and it has substance." - Bitten By Books
"I think the
author has done an amazing job with the connection you feel with the
characters. Polished is definitely a
hot read, but there is also a wonderful story behind it about love and
compromise, about opening yourself and your heart up in ways you never knew
were possible. Fantastic job by Ms.
Turner."- 4.5 Stars, Jen, Three Chicks and Their Books
"Ms. Turner once again delivers an explosive, sexy, passionate page turner. She is one of the best in the business at delivering scorching hot sex, a lot of emotion and mixing it all around a beautiful love story." - 4.5 Stars, Rhayne, Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews