Pure Bliss

PURE BLISS is the sixth instalment in Sophie Oak’s (aka Lexi Blake) contemporary, adult NIGHTS IN BLISS, COLORADO erotic, romance series focusing on the men and women of Bliss, Colorado. This is rancher James Glen, veterinarian Noah Bennett, and Hope McLean’s story line. PURE BLISS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information form the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. NOTE: PURE BLISS was originally released in March 2012 but re-release with additional content. WARNING: PURE BLISS and the Nights in Bliss, Colorado focuses on ménage relationships with lights scenes of discipline and bondage. Told from several third person perspectives including James, Noah and Hope PURE BLISS follows the building relationship between estranged step-brothers Noah Bennett and James Glen, and the woman they love Hope McLean. Five years earlier Noah walked away from Bliss, Colorado against his brother’s warnings, to follow the woman he thought he loved. Fast forward to present day wherein Noah will return home, tail tucked between his legs, to discover that James has struggled to keep the family ranch afloat, as he as battled his attraction to the sheriff’s PA Hope McLean. With Noah’s return to Bliss, James has competition as it pertains his need and desire for Hope McLean, a need and desire matched by the ‘brother’ he is unable to forgive. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Hope, and James and Noah, and the potential fall-out as Hope’s past comes seeking revenge. Hope McLean has been on the run, barely staying one step ahead of a man who is hoping to destroy her life. Witnessing the devastation of murder and fraud, Hope finds solace in Bliss, Colorado only to face rejection at the hands of the man with whom she will fall in love. Not until Noah Bennett, the prodigal son, returns home to the ranch and step-brother he so desperately loves does James face the truth about what was and what will be. The relationship between Hope, and James and Noah is one of immediate attraction but James’ earlier rejection of Hope pushes our heroine into Noah’s arms. Hope battles her attraction to the warring ‘brothers’ , an attraction that pits brother against brother for her love and attention. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word I find unnecessary in a romance story line. There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including most of the previous story line couples. NIGHTS IN BLISS, COLORADO is a series of plural relationships and marriages in the small town of Bliss, Colorado where multiple partners and ménages are accepted and preferred. PURE BLISS is a story of family, love, loss and betrayal. The premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is passionate and captivating; the characters are charismatic, sassy and strong.

5 Star Review Pure Bliss (Nights In Bliss Colorado# 6) by Sophie Oak It was great to revisit Bliss because you get to see glimpses of previous characters and catch up on their lives. I love the quirkiness of the characters who call Bliss home and I cannot wait to see what happens next in Bliss. Danger is again heading to Bliss and this time it will be Hope McLean who is in danger from her psychotic past and it will be up to James (Jamie) Glen and the man raised as his brother, Noah Bennett to protect her. We have seen glimpses of Jamie in several previous books and I just knew that there was more to him than just his man-whoring ways. What I hadn’t realized until now was how much Noah leaving him and their ranch, had affected him and felt like such a betrayal and loss. Jamie doesn’t believe that he has anything to offer Hope and it is not until Noah returns to town and shows interest that he is forced to make his move. The resentment and tension between Jamie and Noah is palpable whilst reading this book and although Hope does her best to mediate, as do other characters, it is obvious that there is going to be an explosion of emotions. Can Jamie and Noah come to terms with the past and put aside their differences and in doing so create the future with Hope that they have longer for? Will Hope feel that she can open up to Jamie and Noah and tell them about her horrific past and struggles, or will it destroy her before they get the happiness that they deserve? One click and find out.

This story, these three, their lingering despair, it brings the tears. But, when they finally figure everything out, it makes it all the more joyous! Hope and James have been dancing around each other since she came to town. She put herself out there, and he ran away. Once his long lost brother returns to town, and sets his eyes on Hope, Noah isn’t turning her down at all. Of course, her past is right there, causing her to be ready to bolt at any time. Noah already ran away once before, and he doesn’t want to cause James any more pain by sticking around this time. James is staying put, but it seems like everyone just moves on and leaves him behind. Better to hide yourself away than open yourself up to feelings The emotional side of this story packs a punch. The chemistry is off the charts hot. And there are a few laughing moments as well, after all, it is Bliss. And we get that glimpse into Henry’s alpha-obsessive, dark side, that couldn’t be any sexier *sigh