Ice Queen
Book 3 - Nature of Desire Series
BDSM Erotic Romance - (Rated X-treme)

in Erotic Romance Contemporary/Suspense/Mystery

Author Feedback - Judith Rochelle

www.judithrochelle.com

December 2006

Joey, I have to tell you I was a reader many, many years before I became writer, and Marguerite and Tyler’s story is the most hauntingly beautiful, well written love story I have ever read. I find myself reading parts of them over and over again. And the moment at their wedding when she gives him the collar to place around her neck had me in tears. You have a real gift. My Joey Hill collection is growing daily.

Romantic Times Magazine
Reviewed by Leigh Rowling

December 2006

4 star rating

It's easy to see why Marguerite is referred to as the Ice Queen and wonderful to see Tyler work hard to crack her tough veneer. Although the activities in which doms and their subs participate are often titillating, Marguerite and Tyler have a sensitivity that shines through. Readers who enjoy this novel can read more about Marguerite and Tyler in Hill's sequel, Mirror of My Soul, also available in e-book format.

Sensual Reads Review
Reviewed by Deb

 August 2006

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This is an erotic BDSM story that has the ability to take you in to the Dom world. It allows you to feel what it would be like to surrender yourself to this world. Joey Hill has done it again with “Ice Queen” A hot sensual book. Personal note to Joey Hill - I am always amazed by your writing talent. With each and every book you write you have the talent to pull me into the story. Thank you for being a powerful writer. You will always have a special place on my shelf.

The Romance Studio
Reviewed by Sarah W

June 2006

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Rating: 4 hearts

Joey W. Hill knows how to create well-crafted and well-plotted BDSM stories. She stands out in a genre known for its out-of-the-ordinary love play by making her characters intense, flawed, and human. Those who don’t participate in the BDSM scene will just as easily relate to Tyler and Marguerite’s feelings and dilemmas as BDSM experts themselves. After all, BDSM is only the beginning of Tyler and Marguerite’s connection. As they develop intimacy together, as they start to learn what makes each other tick, the story truly comes together. Ms. Hill has imbued her characters with a strong sense of self. To be Master and Mistress, they need powerful traits that convey the sense of authority these roles command. That sense of power flows out of them into the story, creating a tight plot marked by intriguing love scenes and some interesting foreplay. This story is not for the faint of heart. It has been rated X-treme by Ellora’s Cave and this should be noted by readers. Ice Queen is not a lighthearted BDSM story. It is provocative, sensuous and pain-filled. Both Tyler and Marguerite’s emotions are explored and twisted, as are their roles as Master and Mistress which set the precedent for their relationship. Ice Queen is the first book about Tyler and Marguerite; another is to follow, but this story will surely whet your appetite. Kudos, Ms. Hill, for portraying the BDSM with an honesty and sensuality not many authors are willing or able to do.

Euro-Reviews
Reviewed by Annie

June 2006

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Rating : 5

Oh, how I love this book! I was not just captured by the story; I was, and still am, captivated. Joey W. Hill is a writer I’m just discovering, but I’m making it my sworn quest to discover, uncover, and devour every single one of her writings, in both the erotica and fantasy realms! I do love depth in characterization, and these protagonists have layer upon layer upon layer in their personas; yet they are realistic, and readily empathisable. The plot is super-enticing. This book touched me SO deeply; there are stories that entice with a fast-paced, intriguing plot; there are stories that we love because of the characters. This novel has all that, but more significantly, this story touched me deeply. I’m going to be remembering and rethinking and replaying it. This is a novel I expect to be raving about for quite some time to come!

Euro-Reviews
Reviewed by Tracey

June 2006

Rating : 5

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This is a delightful in depth look at how two people with very different sexual desires, develop a loving friendship, where trust and cooperation are the name of the game, particularly within a BDSM relationship. Tyler is a patient, understanding caring man, when it comes to Marguerite's reservations. The plot is very character based, well written and entertaining, too. Ms Hill has spent a lot of time on her characters, so there can be no doubts to what they think, feel and how they react to each other from a readers point of view, however the characters have many emotional concerns to deal with. I also found that the story regarding a secondary character Brandon, a loyal sub, equally rewarding to read. All that is left to be said, is that I am eagerly waiting to read part II (Book 4) of the Nature of Desire Series, which should be a stunner of a book if this one is anything to go by.

NovelSpot
Reviewed by Maîtresse

May 6, 2006

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Rating: 9

What is it that makes Ice Queen stand out above other books of its genre? There are many factors. Joey Hill’s sense of detail. Her subtlety. Take, for example, the Ice Queen's teashop. In the first chapter, there is a conversation about tea in which both Marguerite and Tyler reveal much about themselves in subtle analogies running rampant. It is delicately handled characterization at its first intellectual step. Take Joey Hill’s timing as it smoothly moves toward a surprisingly dark and violent conflict and resolution.

A reader doesn't have to deeply analyze each word to deeply feel this well-written, well-paced, highly sexual, very dramatic story. The strength of Ice Queen is that it will work as a dark, sexy read, and it will equally well stand up to subsequent readings. Though, I do warn you that there is a moderately bloodthirsty battle in this story that is not for the faint of heart, this book will nevertheless appeal to readers who like hot BDSM; it will satisfy those who cry at Hallmark commercials and empathize deeply with their protagonists; it will charm those who prefer relationship stories; and it will entrance those who like psychological romances that engage on multiple levels. In fact, Ice Queen is an emotional banquet any way you look at it.

Romance Junkies
Reviewed by Chrissy Dionne

April 2006

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Rating: 5 blue ribbons

Joey W. Hill’s ICE QUEEN will take readers deep into the more intense BDSM club scene. Both Marguerite and Tyler are well-known Dominants, but you get the sense that Marguerite is hiding behind her ICE QUEEN image - like she’s playing a part. I am so impressed with Tyler and the extreme patience and understanding he exhibits with Marguerite. ICE QUEEN had me so hooked I just made the trip over to Ellora’s Cave and purchased the first two books of Ms. Hill’s NATURE OF DESIRE series and anxiously am awaiting the next book, MIRROR OF MY SOUL, which contains the rest of Marguerite and Tyler’s story.

Road to Romance
Reviewed by Julie Bryan

April 2006

http://www.roadtoromance.ca 

No Rating

When I first started Ice Queen, I initially thought I was going to be disappointed, because it starts out slow with a lot of explanations that I thought I didn’t need. It turns out that in order to comprehend what is going on you really have to have the explanations about submissive and dominants or it’s harder to be drawn into their world. Marguerite has been brutally hurt in the past, and it has made her numb, unable to feel or want to feel and be known by her lover. Tyler has also been hurt in the past, but he seems to be willing to let someone new into his life. They are both damaged people, and as I got to know them and started to understand what is going on, I found myself immersed in the story so much that I didn’t want it to end. It is to be continued, so there is hope that I will find out what I want to know about both characters. Ice Queen is certainly one for the keeper shelf, and I will be impatiently awaiting the next one in the series, Ice Queen II.

Erotic-Escapades
Reviewed by Ophelia

April 2006

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Joey W. Hill’s Ice Queen is a riveting story of passion, submission, and domination. This was an intense well-written novel that pulls the reader into a web of longing and denial. Marguerite projects a tough exterior that keeps most people at a distance. However, on the inside, she's a lonely woman afraid of letting her guard down even to accept the love of her soul mate. Tyler is a brooding man with many secrets of his own. His skillful domination only adds to his charm. His unwavering faith and determination to win Marguerite’s heart endears him to the reader.

Secondary characters that enhance the plot and keep the reader coming back for more and more join these two wonderful main characters. Brandon is one of the key individuals who pulls at the reader's heartstrings. His devotion to Mistress Marguerite helps to explain the dominant part of her personality.

The eroticism and sensuality of the story is breathtaking. From their very first meeting, Tyler and Marguerite share a powerful connection. I felt privileged to witness the intense interaction between these two remarkable people. The extremely erotic Dom/sub scenes sent tingles up and down my spine. Their lovemaking is powerful and intense, leaving the reader on the edge of their seat.

Mirror of My Soul is the conclusion to Tyler and Marguerite’s story. I am waiting on pins and needles for its release. While I am waiting, I am going to check out the first book, Natural Law.

LoveRomances
Reviewed by Danny

April 2006

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5 Hearts

If you liked Joey W. Hill’s book, Natural Law, you will love Ice Queen. The story is BDSM erotic romance at its best. In this story the reader gets to know how important the factor of trust is in a D/s relationship and that this trust has to be earned, as well as that a D/s relationship does not have anything to do with pain.

The reader has met both Marguerite as well as Tyler before in Joey W. Hill’s book, Natural Law. Marguerite is a person who lets no one near her; she is above everything and is always in control, but what will happen if she has to give up her control to another person? Tyler is dominant through and through, and he has the feeling that Marguerite is not a full dominant as she thinks, but more of a “switch.” When these two find each other in a D/s relationship for one weekend, the sparks are flying between them. It is pure joy to read how the relationship between them develops and the reader becomes curious about the skeletons that they have in their closets. This reviewer can hardly wait to read the sequel “Mirror of My Soul”, because she is really curious about how the story goes on.

Fallen Angel Reviews – Recommended Read
Reviewed by Anita

April 2006

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Rating: 5 Angels

As always, Joey W. Hill has written a completely mind-blowing novel about the world of BDSM. The world that Mistress Marguerite and Tyler live in is not one of innocence and simple pleasures. It is about exposing your weaknesses and vulnerability to another person to obtain the ultimate intimacy. It is the true experience of being completely honest about who you are and what you expect from another person in a relationship. Both Mistress Marguerite and Tyler are very strong-willed people with emotional baggage. Life has certainly been not kind to either, but they have learned to deal with it as best they can. When they come together, it is an explosion of fireworks, not just of the sexual kind, but also the emotional. Tyler comes across as very confident, yet caring.

Who is meant to master who in this complicated relationship? Tyler and Marguerite are about to find out that rules of the BDSM and D/s are not always cut and dried, but are instead very complex. The ending is one that leaves the reader in great anticipation, for it has a huge, incomplete finale. Part Two of this series should be arriving soon, and I cannot wait to read the conclusion of this original and very sexy love affair.

Just Erotic Romance Reviews
Reviewed By Kirra Pierce

April 2006

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Rating: 4/5 stars Heat level: O

This is an emotionally intense book. These people and their journey immediately grabbed hold of me and kept me invested in their story. Marguerite and Tyler are complex beings with difficult pasts that have helped shape them into the highly sought after Dominants that they both are today. Marguerite appears the perfect ice queen: completely in control and untouchable, but for some reason Tyler can get under her skin with simply a look. Their training weekend rips away Marguerite’s extremely strong defenses and leaves her off kilter as she gains new insights. Relatively little traditional intercourse takes place in the book, but still it is filled with emotionally searing sex and a controlled erotic atmosphere. The careful thought the participants put into their actions was both thought provoking and provocative. It made those times when they acted without conscious consideration even more striking. It is strongly a BDSM novel, which may put off some readers, but most of all, it is an emotional novel. I was completely caught up by what was happening between Marguerite and Tyler and what was happening within each of them. Ms. Hill is clearly a gifted writer.

JoyfullyReviewed.com
Reviewed By Joy

April 2006

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Ice Queen is a sexy, erotic, and emotion-packed read! Marguerite is so strong and sexy, but underneath she is vulnerable and scared of letting herself go. Tyler is strong, sexy, and he knows what he wants: Marguerite, and he will get her using any means. Tyler will not let her be damaged any more than she seems, not even by herself. Joey W. Hill has a true talent of letting her readers feel her character’s emotions. This was my first BDSM book and it enthralled me. I cannot wait for the next. With Ice Queen Joey W. Hill writes a rich, emotional story that pulled me in, and she does it without having to use any restraints to keep me there. Excellent!

Coffee Time Romance
Reviewed By Jenn

April 2006

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Rating: 5 Cups

Ms Hill has a way of putting you inside the characters’ minds with effortless ease. This story kept me on the edge of my seat, reading way past my bedtime. The end left me breathless and begging for more. Each erotically charged scene is vivid and well written, pushing the limits of the reader’s imagination and sometimes outside of the comfort zone. However, the author still manages to portray that the heart, as well as the body, is involved each time. I loved this story and am waiting impatiently for the next installment of the Ice Queen, coming soon, but not soon enough for me.

Ecataromance Reviews
Reviewed by LindseyAnn Denson 

March 2006 

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Rating: 5 Stars

Exquisite and heart-rending, dark and complex, a work of art unrivaled by any other story I've read!

Ice Queen is the epitome of everything a BDSM novel should be and more, going for and exposing the basest part of the practitioner, be they Dominant or submissive, beyond the flesh, and into the soul.

Joey W. Hill's talent morphs with each set of characters she focuses on, creating something unique and utterly astonishing in its complexity and emotional depth. Now I am eagerly awaiting the second part to this story, Mirror of My Soul, where I know an even higher level of talent, feeling and searing sensuality will be evident! Ice Queen submerged me into the very essence of these characters, and didn't let me rise to the surface until I finished. Ice Queen will have its own pedestal, as every unparalleled masterpiece deserves.

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