Pink Villa is a rather sour erotic novel. I know you don't necessarily approach a book like this for a plot, but it is so perfunctory. Eliza is employed as a nanny to a wealthy family for a holiday in Italy. And that's it. The book does not let you know anything about Italy. Eliza, it becomes quickly apparent, has to have sex several times a day in almost identical ways. She has to get treated badly each time and she has to be pretty and rather dim. There is no edge to any of the encounters. Oh how I longed for a bit of variety. All the characters are two-dimensional.

When I requested this arc I assumed it would be a raunchy, quick read. I assumed there would be some sort of carefully thought out plot. Oh, how I was in for a shock.

Firstly, the book is written in the second person. Some readers may enjoy this, but it’s something I dislike.

Secondly, there is no plot. Zero. Okay, that’s a little harsh, the nanny goes on holiday with her employers, has lots of sex with lots of different people, is never satisfied, is constantly wet and has a penchant for numerous men at the same time. At the end of the holiday she realises she has been used and is upset. The end!

Thirdly, the main character, Eliza, is sex mad. I’m not talking a healthy sexual appetite, I’m not even suggesting a high sex drive. She requires multiple couplings throughout the day otherwise she is ‘desperate’. She literally does not care who is providing the ‘service’ as long as she’s getting it. Plus these middle aged men are amazing at offering repeat performances almost immediately after finishing round one haha! I’m not put off by graphic content, but this was just ridiculous.

I’ve never read a book so pointless. I read the 50 shades books years ago and while I wasn’t a fan of the ‘red room’ I quite liked the storyline. This book, however, has no storyline.

I’m not one for leaving negative reviews, so this is paining me. Therefore, I will end on a positive note...the author must have had an absolute blast writing so much steamy content.

I’m looking forward to reading other NetGalley reviews for this book. I’m intrigued to see if it’s just me (as a boring, 40something) who feels this way.

Thank you NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book 📚

This book is different to the usual crime/ suspense thrillers, yet surpassed my expectation and was an enjoyable read.
The story had many twists and turns that kept you reading.
With a few gasps and jaw dropping moments too, this book is perfect if you like books such as "normal people" and the "50 shades of Grey" trilogy.
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