Romance, Gay, Menage a Trois, Alternative Lifestyles
Hawaiian hula dancer Bobby Kikawa has deep fantasies about the dark, mysterious, Kimo Wilder, especially after Kimo poses for an erotic painting called Phantom Lover. He plans to seduce Kimo even though Kimo is straight, married and known for hisextreme loyalty to his wife.
Alone on a hot night after dance rehearsal on the big island of Hawaii, Bobby manages to persuade Kimo to let him service his hot, neglected, extremely hungry passion.
The two men soon become embroiled in a red-hot fling that threatens not only Kimo’s marriage but Bobby’s sanity when he discovers Kimo is a ‘Keeper of Secrets’ in the Hawaiian culture…a man born of fire and hidden, taboo dark magic the ancient Hawaiians called Loa.
Julie (Friday, 06 March 2009) Rating: ISLAND MAGIC, FASCINATING LEGENDS, SACRED TRADITIONS AND HOT, HOT, HOT LOVING!!rnIf you've not yet picked up one of AJ Llewellyn's "Phantom Lover" books - shame on you! I have just finished reading all 10 of the current releases and can thoroughly recommend them all. I'd suggest reading the titles in order (although each story is a stand alone adventure) as this will enable you to become a member of Kimo and Lopaka's family. This is truly how it feels once you get drawn into AJ's world. His stories will have you laughing and crying, as well as introducing you to the intense love between Kimo and his wife Lopaka - and make you a riveted voyeur to their hot sex life too! :o) All of the stories contain a very strong sense of family ties and friendship, as well as a true appreciation for the ancient gods and goddesses of the Hawaiian culture. I've learnt so much about this fascinating place and the Hawaiian Glossary at the back of most of the books is a font of information. Thanks AJ! Each book shows such incredible attention to detail that the scenes come alive to the reader, and your attention is captured from the first page and held till the very last. The Legends and traditions of Hawaii are shown the respect they deserve throughout the series by this talented author and all I can say in conclusion is that this series is awesome and you won't regret adding it to your collection.
Tammie King (Friday, 16 May 2008) Rating: Zollyanna, Night Owl Romance - A.J.Llewlyn has done an excellent job weaving a romantic suspenseful story, with some history behind it of the Hawaiian culture. The story is tender and the characters are well rounded. A.J. gives us a wonderful story that you will not want to put down till you finish it. It is truly a keeper and one for the keeper the shelves.
Christian Otto (Sunday, 06 April 2008) Rating: Sometimes even a nice and decent boy like myself needs something slashy badly and wow, the author didn´t fail me with this one. Phantom Lover is one big, wild ride. There is lots and lots of sex and most of it is ... let´s say ... creative. ;-)rnrnBUT! that doesn´t meen that this book is only a line-up of sex scenes and there is no plot to be found. No, not at all. At first I was a little bit indifferent towards the storyline, too. I mean how are you suppose to like the two main characters and sympathize with them? They begin an affair when one of them is married. And the whole setting also feels a little bit to exotic at first. But as the story progresses it becomes impossible not to love Kimo and Lopaka. And they´re both so cute.rnrnOh, you have no idea what the heck I´m talking about? Maybe I should tell you what this book is all about. Kimo and Bobby/Lopaka are born and bred Hawaiians and both are deeply rooted in the traditions and religions of their homeland. They are both hula dancers and Kimo also has a very close spiritual connection to the god Pele and thus is something lika a priest in that regard.rnrnAs I´ve mentioned before they begin an affair, even though Kimo is a married guy. And that is also the reason, Kimo eventually wants to end their affair, which is very hard for Bobby to take. But soon they both find it becoming harder and harder to stay separate from each other and so they must find a way to overcome the obstacles in their way.rnrnI justed loved the story and also the characters, not only the two main ones but also the other characters, especially Tutu (Bobby´s grandmother). The setting in Hawaii with the descriptions of the way of life there and also of it´s traditions and religions feels very exotic (in a good way) and fresh. Just like with the books by Carol Lynne, everything is seen pretty much through rose-colored glasses. But hey, it´s a romance after all, isn´t it? rnrnA must-read in my opinion.
Anthony Wilson (Wednesday, 21 November 2007) Rating: Evoking memories of my home away from home, AJ does a wonderful job of presenting true Hawai'ian society while seamlessly blending in a story of true, scorching hot man/man love. I can't wait to get the chance to read anything else by this author! AJ, you ROCK!