Flaws and All by Mahalia Levey

Story: 7.5
Presentation: 8
Total: 15.5
Publisher: Beautiful Trouble Publishing
IR Erotic Contemporary
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Blurb: Nadja Mederios knows what she wants after months of watching Donato keep order at Club Mist, and an intervention from her best friend Taleena. As a lounge singer, she portrays a sensual, sultry woman; underneath she’s not the high maintenance girl people assume she is. A tomboy lies under her protective costume. When the real woman comes to light she hopes Donato finds her just as sexy.

Donato Falcone isn’t looking for commitment, but when someone touches Nadja without permission, rational thought leaves him and rage steps in. After his temper cools, he sees a different side of Nadja. Her sleek sophistication may well be a front for the girl who could be his forever, if he can break down her barriers.

Review: Flaws and All was a fun story. The dialog was fresh and the characters likeable. I liked Nadja and her insecurities made her real and her fear of relationships made for a great conflict. Donato was hot. He’s strong and protective. The story is a bit slow in the beginning and the middle is a bit weighted with filler, but once the action begins, its fast and entertaining. Donato is true hero material. My only complaint was in keeping the names of the characters straight because they all sounded too much alike. Flaws and All is a great short story and Ms. Levey has a nice style and voice to her writing.