Craig Odanovich

I am still so up in the air about this book. I like the concept...there are just a few things that threw me about it. I mean...why personal trainer? Also...the author switched characters quite often sometimes in adjacent paragraphs and now that I have started noticing that stuff in my own writing it drives me nuts.

All of the above aside, the story is pretty cool, interesting, and I like the character progression and plot. I am so glad about how it ended, I was sorta surprised and not expecting the climax, but...you never know sometimes. I would recommend this book for people who like to venture into erotica that is outside their comfort zone. I will probably pick up the next book in this series because I am intrigued as to where Mr. Odanovich is going to take Misty.… (mer)

Hanging by a Thread is part 3 in the Black Widow Trainer Series by Craig Odanovich. Labeled as an erotic adventure novel, I'd drop the third part to be honest. Misty, the Black Widow Trainer, personal trainer to the mighty and influentials around the world, bound to sleep only once with every client, has another assignment. Misty heads to Las Vegas to train Salvatore, a high-powered casino owner. She has to take in an apprentice, Monique, gorgeous to see and practically experienced in every detail. Salvatore is up to something, which makes the trip to Las Vegas dangerous. When Gary & Misty win an enormous amount of money in Salvatore's casino, the latter starts a hunt to trace down Misty & friends.
They escape to the beautiful Virgin Islands, where they reunite with Captain Kev and Miniature Mike, two memorable clients from Misty’s Alaska adventure. Looking for a hidden treasure, they find themselves trapped on an island, when Salvatore's men arrive to take Misty with them (alive).
The adventure is filled up with sexual encounters of every kind and with every man and woman around. I expected some more detailed personalities. Personal training is never worked out once, a superficial self-reflection at some points of the book, especially after the death of Sam, a life's offer to help friends escape from the mafia types. Perfect for a holiday reading. To quote the author: "It wouldn’t make for a good fantasy if I wrote about everyone’s daily lives."… (mer)

This series just gets better and better! Without posting a "spoiler" I will say that the characters involved are well rounded and extremely real. Some you will remember from the previous book and others you will enjoy getting to know. There is a suprise at the end, a couple of "former friends" from Alaska that add a twist to the story. Can't tell you what to expect, then it would ruin the books. I just can't wait for the next one to come out now! This is a great book, the author has a one in a million style of writting and is awesome! His talent goes above and beyond. Thank you Craig Odanavich and family! I will be waiting to find out how well Misty and Monique "get along", or not.… (mer)

There should be ten stars to rate this book. This is the first book I have read like this and I am absolutely hooked. But be warned, once you pick it up and start reading, your going to not want to set it down. Filled with different experiances and beliefs you will learn that there is no "right" way of living. There is no need to judge. No one person is better than the other. From Rob, to Becca and from 'The Man' to Teake, this is an absolute must read. And by the way, you may want company after each of "The Black Widow's" sessions. I love this book! I may even look into getting a personal trainer!… (mer)