My Daughter's Boyfriend
ISBN: 1-4000-8313-3
$12.95 paper
Three Rivers Press
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The debut of a fresh and provocative new writer, My Daughter's Boyfriend offers up the spicy tale of an impossibly tricky love triangle.
Is age really just a number? Tracey was only seventeen when she had her daughter, Lauren, and has proudly raised her as a single mom. Now that Lauren is seventeen herself, Tracey is pleased to see that her daughter has taken her advice to heart: Lauren wants to wait before having sex with Aaron, a college student and her first real boyfriend. But Lauren's decision has consequences neither woman could imagine. In a few chance encounters, sparks fly between Aaron and Tracey. Coming off yet another disappointing relationship with a cheating bachelor her own age, Tracey finds that Aaron is mature and understanding beyond his years, and Aaron discovers that his girlfriend's mom is smart, womanly, and, well, very sexy. Eventually, what begins as a harmless flirtation turns into a hot - but secret - love affair. And that's when things really get complicated.
Told in the alternating voices of the three lovers, My Daughter's Boyfriend is sexy, fast-paced, and audacious entertainment - the perfect summer read.
REVIEWS
Jazzy Pen Communications, Reviewed by Joan Burke Stanford
Given the title of the book and the cover, which features a couple in bed, one should know right away what this book is about. So if you're looking for a morally correct book, don't read My Daughter's Boyfriend . However, if you're prepared to delve into a fictional account of a taboo relationship that actually does occur in our society--a mother intimately involved with her daughter's boyfriend--then read this debut novel by Cydney Rax. It is bold, steamy, and dramatic. Click here to read entire review.
Disilgold.com
Tracey Davenport had her daughter at age 17. Now her daughter, Lauren, is all grown up and ready to court her new boyfriend, Aaron. However, she isn't ready to have sex with Aaron, is sort of wet behind the years, and Aaron is either losing interest or diverting his attention to someone who is ready.
A bizarre twist occurs as he develops a fascination for Lauren's mother, who is now in her thirties, and everything Aaron could ever dream of. You would think that Lauren's mom would resist Aaron's flirtatious advances, but instead she becomes involved with Aaron in one of the hottest and heaviest secret and lustful relationships to debut in a novel with her daughter's boyfriend. That's right, let the truth be told!
If this isn't betrayal and deceit at its worst, wait until readers find out what happens. Get ready to hold your breath. My Daughter's Boyfriend is a heated and sexy page turner...
Cydney Rax is a powerful and masterful storyteller...Forget inter-marital affairs, now daughters have to watch their moms who may be vicariously rekindling their pre-pubescent years by going after young men.
Romantic Times Bookclub Magazine
This emotionally charged novel will provoke numerous reactions from readers. The content is scandalous in nature, though tastefully written. Although not a very likeable character, Tracey provides the reader with much food for thought. At times Tracey's actions seem exasperating and Lauren appears more naive with each page, but My Daughter's Boyfriend is never dull. Rax's novel forces deep reflection.
Romance in Color, Dee Stewart
Cydney Rax's My Daughter's Boyfriend is more than just a juicy page-turner, it is a unique delight...Tracey is believable and tragically universal. There were times when I wanted to ring her neck and times when I wanted to give her a hug.
RAWSISTAZ Reviewers, Autumn
My Daughter's Boyfriend is a credible and cleverly crafted story with titillating love scenes and memorable characters. Cydney Rax has skillfully created a book that is both thought provoking and captivating. Her ability to grab her reader's attention and keep it is laudable. This is a successful first novel for this talented author.
Kirkus Reviews
Juicy debut, capably written. Rax keeps it real, and Tracey is genuinely likable, for all her sins.
Zane
A fascinating, witty, and thought-provoking novel full of memorable characters...the perfect summer read.
Renee Swindle, Author of Please Please Please
Warning: Once you pick up My Daughter's Boyfriend , you will not be able to put it down. My Daughter's Boyfriend is the book you'll be talking about with your girlfriends as if you've just heard a bit of good gossip and can't hold your tongue.
Alex Hairston, Author of If Only You Knew
Cydney has a beautiful writing style (bold, intelligent and refreshing). She has a subtle approach that makes readers fall in love with her well-developed characters and storyline. |