Black Lace - The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Cheryl Mildenhall

Absolutely Unmissable - A Cult Classic!

Reviewed: 03 Oct 2008 by kazzab

I first read this when it came free with a magazine 13 years ago. I loved it then, and I still love it now.

Imagine your favourite mainstream chick-lit author, add in page upon page of steamy sex, and you've got 'Devil and the Deep Blue Sea."

The main character, Hillary, is very likable. She knows what she wants, and boy, she gets it. Each and every person she sleeps with sounds delectable, and if you aren't turned on by the scenes of her on the beach with Haldane, then it's likely you haven't got a pulse!

It's mad to think it was written so long ago, as it's as fresh and horny today as it was in 1995.

This book was passed around like the bible in its day for a good reason. First off, it was the first time we'd read a book that was so explicit and so relevant to us. Second, it is sensual as well as sexual. Finally, it is a darn good book, and conjures up that feelgood holiday feeling that you get from a beach read.

I've still got my original New Woman copy, but am glad I've bought this one as it appears there's even more sex in the latest edition.

My only criticism is the cover art. With a title like 'Devil And The Deep Blue Sea', it could pass as a crime thriller (or even a horror), but the naked torso on the front gives the game away.

This is a book to pass on to your daughters. Buy it while you have the chance.

Not quite my cup of tea

Reviewed: 25 Apr 2011 by Username?, a Single Straight Female

I was a bit put off by the main character's lack of ability to read people before having sex with them.

If you like the attitude that a sexually liberated woman is "asking for it" then have at it, but it really jangled my nerves. Perhaps because I am of a different generation, this was written/published in 1995 after all.

I REALLY did like the way certain scenes were set up with Haldane. It's something every woman could enjoy.

I think I would prefer more of a romance, perhaps I'm too sentimental.

I was impressed with the length of the book. 3 sex scenes in and I wasn't even halfway through, definitely a plus.

Ooooodles of sex and sunshine - bliss!

Reviewed: 11 Nov 2008 by sublimelonglegs, a Going Steady Bisexual Female

I have limited experience of this sort of erotic fiction, historically reading old classic works rather than contemporary.

Although this book was written a few years ago now it has barely dated with a storyline that asks you to suspend belief whilst at the same time making you almost feel that it could happen to you, should you let it! That is of course if you let your wildest fantasies and hormones run away with you like the lust-ridden Hilary.

She is like a kiddie in a sweet shop, gorging on one delicious lollipop before abandoning it and devouring another which catches her eye, somehow still appearing to have the sweeties thrust at her, rather than grabbing them herself.

With an untaxing but enjoyable plot you are privvy to various hot, wet and wild exploits, ranging from straight, desperate sex, power games, lesbian frolics, voyeurism, a little romance and plenty of throbbing climaxes.

I found 'The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea' rather a light girlie read but an erotic one nevertheless.

One to read on holiday perhaps, just mind where it takes you!