Mini-Review: Stoned by Shelley Munro

Stoned by Shelley MunroTitle: Stoned
Author: Shelley Munro
Genre: Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, M/M Romance
Sensuality Rating: Erotic
Source: review copy provided via NetGalley
Published: September 20, 2013 by Ellora’s Cave

Life is a chariot race for Marc Angelo and Tarquin Navona. Friends, rivals and rock stars of Circus Maximus in ancient Rome, they wow the fans with their daring driving and take their choice of lovers. A fine life indeed—if

Marc weren’t harboring feelings for Tarquin. It’s difficult to behave normally when he craves physical contact with his friend’s muscular body, but Marc resists, too afraid of losing Tarquin entirely.
He needn’t have worried. Fate has plans for them.

Very long-term plans…

When a powerful sorcerer catches Marc and Tarquin with his wife, he curses them to imprisonment in stone. Centuries pass, and Marc’s love and lust for Tarquin only increase. His friend doesn’t have a clue, but that’s the least of their problems. They have no idea how to escape their predicament—and may be doomed to spend eternity Stoned.

Mini-Review

Reviewed By: J9

I enjoyed this light novella. It felt like a mash-up between a historical novella with the initial part set in ancient Rome, and a paranormal one with the men’s curse. Though short, the emotional connection between Marc and Tarquin is tangible, especially in the last part of the novella. (Sorry for the vagueness of that but I don’t want to spoil anything.) I also enjoyed how the men’s sexual intimacy mirrors their emotional relationship.

To be honest, though, the plot of the curse and how it’s resolves is very contrived. This is a novella that required me giving up on logical thought and just roll with the silly contrivances. Once I did that I found myself enjoying Marc and Tarquin.

J9’s Rating:
3 Frogs

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About J9: Vegan. Avid runner. Android addict. Never without a book in hand. Currently devouring MM romance but reads historial romance and paranormal romance as well. Follow J9 on Twitter.

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