{"id":2940,"date":"2016-05-10T00:00:57","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T22:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelesbianreview.com\/?p=2940"},"modified":"2023-06-13T17:52:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T15:52:31","slug":"never-tied-nora-cheyenne-blue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelesbianreview.com\/never-tied-nora-cheyenne-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"Never-Tied Nora by Cheyenne Blue: Book Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"never-tied-nora-by-cheyenne-blue\"<\/a>Never-Tied Nora by Cheyenne Blue<\/strong> is the first book in her Girl Meets Girl series. It\u2019s the erotic lesbian retelling of Romeo and Juliet that you never knew you needed, and because it\u2019s a romance, no one dies!<\/p>\n

Nora Kelly is content with her player lifestyle in London, seeing no need for a long-term relationship when there\u2019s so much fun to be had in one-night encounters with beautiful women. All of that changes when a beautiful redhead walks into a pub and Nora just can\u2019t stay away from Geraldine.<\/p>\n

But Nora\u2019s big Irish family has a grudge from a couple of generations back that means Kellys and Flannerys can only ever fight and never, ever fall in love. After a whirlwind week of conversation, deep feelings, and incredible sex, the ultimate obstacle comes out: Ger is a Flannery. Can Nora convince Ger that a relationship this special is worth it, no matter what their families have to say?<\/p>\n

The Characters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The story is told from Nora\u2019s perspective, so we get to know her best. She\u2019s fun and flirty, happy to show women the best night of their lives, but nothing further. Despite no longer understanding the big deal about their decades-long feud with the Flannerys, Nora loves her family furiously and always shows up when they need her. I loved her willingness to explore her immediate connection with Ger, even though it was so far outside of her usual experience.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t get to know Geraldine nearly as well as Nora, and I wish we knew more. Everything we learn is something that she says to Nora or that Nora observes. Even so, it\u2019s clear that she\u2019s kind and loyal.<\/p>\n

The Writing Style<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Never-Tied Nora is an erotic romance, but it\u2019s so, so sweet. I typically hate insta-love stories because I don\u2019t believe the \u201cI love you\u201d is earned, but not so with this one. They fall quickly from attraction to infatuation to love, and it\u2019s lovely and fun to see it happen.<\/p>\n

The Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Insta-love done right, amazing chemistry between the mains, and characters that I loved.<\/p>\n

The Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is going to get spoilery, so if that\u2019s a problem, go ahead and skip to the conclusion.<\/p>\n

Still with me? I had a huge problem with some of Nora\u2019s big gesture moments as she\u2019s trying to win Ger back. Most specifically, when Nora tracked down Ger\u2019s workplace despite Ger never telling her the name of her employer, made an appointment under a fake name, and showed up in person. It\u2019s somewhat softened from what could have been a menacing act because there\u2019s no question that they love each other, and they do end up together very happily, but it\u2019s such a boundary-crossing moment that it could be triggering for some people.<\/p>\n

The Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Never-Tied Nora is a lovely, satisfying novella. I recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet, sexy way to pass an afternoon.<\/p>\n

Excerpt from Never-Tied Nora by Cheyenne Blue<\/strong><\/h2>\n

She closed the gap between us. \u201cWhat if I don\u2019t want that? What if I want you to come home with me?\u201d<\/p>\n

My heart skipped in my chest. Was this a test? \u201cNo. Friendship. Remember? I\u2019m not here to\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n

But my fumbling words were stopped as she lifted our linked hands, removed her fingers, and pressed her lips to my palm. Desire, fierce, and urgent, flared in a hot line connecting my palm to my breasts. My nipples tightened, and it was all I could do not to seize her and put those lips to more delectable uses.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to hurt you, Ger. I\u2019ll see you tomorrow and we can\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHave breakfast.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her eyes were wide and clear of guile. She wasn\u2019t making this easy for me.<\/p>\n

\u201cBreakfast?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCoffee then. Whatever you normally have first thing in the morning when you wake.\u201d<\/p>\n

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