A fairy tale is always nice, but twist it up - then add some spice, will make reading it a scandalous thrill.  Prince Charming is the goal that Pearl seeks; her sexual dreams are just a sneak peak, of what lies ahead for her. 

Pearl lives in a cottage with her unfortunate family, at the edge of the forest.  Late one night, a big, brown bear knocks at the door and is invited in for food and shelter.  The brown bear asks the father if he can take one of his daughters with him when he leaves.  If one does come away with him, the family will never want for anything.  Pearl is the only one that agrees to go with the bear. 

Pearl now is in the keeping of the brown bear.   She starts dreaming of a handsome prince nightly, only to awake alone each morning.  She will make one mistake that will send her on a journey to east of the sun and west of the moon, in search of her true love.  Travel along with Pearl and see what interesting people she will meet, the places she goes, and things she will learn in this fairy tale adventure. 

EAST OF THE SUN is by author Barri Bryan.  This adult version of a fairy tale with its unique premise is a deliciously sinful read.  The combination of fantasy and erotic threads is weaved in such a way as to compliment, and not detract from one another.  The interaction between the characters bring this tale of everyday lessons about hope, trust and belief in ones self to a beautiful happy-ever-after ending.  This is the first adult fairy tale that this reader found truly refreshing and written in such a way as to entice this reader until the very end.  Barri Bryan penned an engaging erotic fairy tale!  

Pearl is such a determined young lady.  All she wants is a Prince Charming to spend her life with.  She is simple and kind, with a heart made of pure gold.  When she tells her family something she was not suppose to tell anyone, she loses her nightly lover.  Now she will stop at nothing to find her sensual lover - the prince of her dreams. 

Are you looking for a naughty adult fairy tale that is perfect for a bedtime rendezvous?  If so, then stop by Whiskey Creek Press to pick up your copy of EAST OF THE SUN by Barri Bryan, when it hits the shelves June 2006! 

Reviewed by Janalee
June 2006

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