Dianne Hartsock
Auteur de Damon's Touch
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Séries
Œuvres de Dianne Hartsock
A Summer's Day: Shakespearean Anthology with a Twist — Contributeur — 6 exemplaires
Quinn: The Trials of a Lonely Specter 1 exemplaire
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- Nom canonique
- Hartsock, Dianne
- Sexe
- female
- Nationalité
- USA
- Lieu de naissance
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Lieux de résidence
- Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
- Professions
- floral designer
author - Courte biographie
- Dianne is the author of paranormal/suspense, fantasy adventure, m/m romance, the occasional thriller, and anything else that comes to mind. She lives in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon with her incredibly patient husband, who puts up with the endless hours she spends hunched over the keyboard letting her characters play. She says Oregon’s raindrops are the perfect setting in which to write. There’s something about being cooped up in the house with a fire crackling on the hearth and a cup of hot coffee warming her hands, which kindles her imagination.
Currently, Dianne works as a floral designer in a locally-owned gift shop. Which is the perfect job for her. When not writing, she can express herself through the rich colors and textures of flowers and foliage.
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Critiques
Damon's Touch par Dianne Hartsock
A short, sweet vampire freebie about a Vampire, Damon, falling in love with a young man, Lacey.
A compilation of a bunch of stories with Shakespeare twists. There were some great stories, and some that weren't my cup of tea, but overall it was a decent collection. The stories were different enough to remain engaging. There were two stories that I didn't particularly enjoy (one because it didn't really feel like a romance and then I hated the ending and the other because it felt a bit more like trading one abuse for another), but those are my feelings and not necessarily reflective of the writing. Other than that, though, we had some great tropes thrown in with May/December, friends to lovers, and enemies to lovers.
All proceeds of this collection go to the It Gets Better Project. Definitely, a worthwhile project to support!
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by IndiGo Marketing & Design… (plus d'informations)
All proceeds of this collection go to the It Gets Better Project. Definitely, a worthwhile project to support!
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by IndiGo Marketing & Design… (plus d'informations)
This short, free read is a nice departure from the "dark and bloodthirsty" vampire. The more traditional beginning where Damon the vampire tries to assert his will, and take the men he wants by force, is followed by a learning process that teaches him that nobody is immune from love – not even vampires!
Damon is used to taking what he wants. He may have some compassion, since he doesn’t kill every man he feeds from, as is the case with Caleb, but he is no weakling and real emotions don’t seem to be part of his life. When he encounters Caleb's brother, Lacey, Damon is immediately attracted. Not thinking much of it, he takes Lacey as is lover and blackmails him into acceptance by threatening to kill Caleb. At that point, I was not very impressed with him!
Lacey is pretty innocent – but not for long. He is confused and ashamed at first, and angry at Damon for threatening his brother. He is determined to get Damon to free Caleb, and when Damon does, Lacey is surprised, but relieved. It still doesn't mean he doesn't want to be free himself. But asking Damon just makes the vampire angry.
Once Lacey realizes that freedom is not really what he wants, the story takes a turn I really liked (well I am an incurable romantic!). I liked that both main characters learned something about themselves and, in a way, earned their happy ending by doing so. If you like vampires who have a heart, if you enjoy seeing characters learn and change, and if you're looking for a short, hot read, give this story a try.
… (plus d'informations)
Damon is used to taking what he wants. He may have some compassion, since he doesn’t kill every man he feeds from, as is the case with Caleb, but he is no weakling and real emotions don’t seem to be part of his life. When he encounters Caleb's brother, Lacey, Damon is immediately attracted. Not thinking much of it, he takes Lacey as is lover and blackmails him into acceptance by threatening to kill Caleb. At that point, I was not very impressed with him!
Lacey is pretty innocent – but not for long. He is confused and ashamed at first, and angry at Damon for threatening his brother. He is determined to get Damon to free Caleb, and when Damon does, Lacey is surprised, but relieved. It still doesn't mean he doesn't want to be free himself. But asking Damon just makes the vampire angry.
Once Lacey realizes that freedom is not really what he wants, the story takes a turn I really liked (well I am an incurable romantic!). I liked that both main characters learned something about themselves and, in a way, earned their happy ending by doing so. If you like vampires who have a heart, if you enjoy seeing characters learn and change, and if you're looking for a short, hot read, give this story a try.
… (plus d'informations)
A Hearts On Fire Review
3.5 HEARTS--"Sweet William" by Dianne Hartsock does just as the blurb promises: former tutor/pupil lovers reunite in this erotic historical romance. Set in the late 1800's in Boston and told in alternating POV, "Sweet William" is a 19 year old shipping business heir who is very wealthy, a twink and also very popular among the men. We're talking a lot of erections in tight grips.Plan to stretch the reality rubber band a little with this story. Every guy pretty much had a stiff one between their legs. Good old PWP ;D
This sort story had a plot in between the horniness of all the male characters. The tutor, Frederick is only 22, an orphan and getting shafted (ha!) by life. He's broke and still carries a torch for his first and only (?) male lover, William. (That was the impression) In a day, they reunite,
everyone still wants a piece of William and his hot ass. All systems seem to be on board for massive shagging between the main players because of their reunion.
Wrong.
This is where the story isn't as tight as it could be - length. We go back and forth through rash decisions, a weird plot twist that mostly works itself out in the end and violence. Triggers: on page violence, attempted sexual assault and off page sexual assault. This is my second story in short period of time that had a rapey villain of sorts. It fit the plot device but I know if I look at this plot long enough I'll find holes and bumps.
A bump was the possibility a man can be captured twice by the same people, while on the run in a big town like Boston. Granted, the setting isn't in modern times, but I think maybe hiding in a bush in the dark or maybe not going to the scene of the crime again might have stopped the whole concern I had with that particular plot twist. I know it's just to move the plot along but it kept irking me. Also, what is up with authors using sexy times while critically ill? Why can't there be a healing period and then worrying about boners. This isn't the first author to do so and I'm sure it won't be the last. *squints*
The biggest issue with "Sweet William" was the length & the underplayed suspense angle. The story is short but it ends at a good enough spot. We get reunited lovers and drama thrown in. However, there is a kidnapping angle that is too subtle. It could have been mentioned earlier with more clues to let the reader get why certain 'clues' were important. And I wish I got to learn more about the main characters, they were interesting.
The story is quick. Sometimes a short story that gives just enough can work. I do think this would work for a reader who like hot reads, not too much time spent on world building and something that can be read in an hour or two.
Overall, porn with plot. And good plot too. It could be extended and it'd totally be stronger read.
As is, I liked it but with the issues I couldn't rate higher. I'll definitely check out more from this author though; the ideas were good. "… (plus d'informations)
3.5 HEARTS--"Sweet William" by Dianne Hartsock does just as the blurb promises: former tutor/pupil lovers reunite in this erotic historical romance. Set in the late 1800's in Boston and told in alternating POV, "Sweet William" is a 19 year old shipping business heir who is very wealthy, a twink and also very popular among the men. We're talking a lot of erections in tight grips.Plan to stretch the reality rubber band a little with this story. Every guy pretty much had a stiff one between their legs. Good old PWP ;D
This sort story had a plot in between the horniness of all the male characters. The tutor, Frederick is only 22, an orphan and getting shafted (ha!) by life. He's broke and still carries a torch for his first and only (?) male lover, William. (That was the impression) In a day, they reunite,
everyone still wants a piece of William and his hot ass. All systems seem to be on board for massive shagging between the main players because of their reunion.
Wrong.
This is where the story isn't as tight as it could be - length. We go back and forth through rash decisions, a weird plot twist that mostly works itself out in the end and violence. Triggers: on page violence, attempted sexual assault and off page sexual assault. This is my second story in short period of time that had a rapey villain of sorts. It fit the plot device but I know if I look at this plot long enough I'll find holes and bumps.
A bump was the possibility a man can be captured twice by the same people, while on the run in a big town like Boston. Granted, the setting isn't in modern times, but I think maybe hiding in a bush in the dark or maybe not going to the scene of the crime again might have stopped the whole concern I had with that particular plot twist. I know it's just to move the plot along but it kept irking me. Also, what is up with authors using sexy times while critically ill? Why can't there be a healing period and then worrying about boners. This isn't the first author to do so and I'm sure it won't be the last. *squints*
The biggest issue with "Sweet William" was the length & the underplayed suspense angle. The story is short but it ends at a good enough spot. We get reunited lovers and drama thrown in. However, there is a kidnapping angle that is too subtle. It could have been mentioned earlier with more clues to let the reader get why certain 'clues' were important. And I wish I got to learn more about the main characters, they were interesting.
The story is quick. Sometimes a short story that gives just enough can work. I do think this would work for a reader who like hot reads, not too much time spent on world building and something that can be read in an hour or two.
Overall, porn with plot. And good plot too. It could be extended and it'd totally be stronger read.
As is, I liked it but with the issues I couldn't rate higher. I'll definitely check out more from this author though; the ideas were good. "… (plus d'informations)
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 24
- Aussi par
- 1
- Membres
- 98
- Popularité
- #193,038
- Évaluation
- 3.0
- Critiques
- 8
- ISBN
- 30