The Red was a book that couldn't be put down, what I loved most was how you became part of the journey Mona took. There was many twists and turns and I honestly never saw the ending coming. I love how this was just a stand alone but how there is possibility for a novella maybe in the future. This is certainly not like other books the author has written but just as good. I liked the descriptions of the paintings and how you could imagine the paintings in your mind. A fab job well done.

From the very beginningThe book started off great. A girl losing the battle of saving her mothers art gallery. To the point she is willing to do anything, but nothing will help. Then this mysterious man, came in and pulled a wrecking ball on Mona. When he proposed a deal with her that would save Mona's art gallery, she was apprehensive. But, she came around to the idea, and agreed. 

Now, when the stipulations of the deal were told and agreed, I was sure that I would not like this book or be able to read it. It was way too much for my taste.

Oh, but the tables turned on me. It was the most wicked experience I had read. It was the biggest turn on. Now, I wouldn't personally do any of this, but WOW. It is so hard to even explain without giving the story away.

But, the mysterious, Malcolm, knew what he was doing. He made Mona fall in love with him magically. He had a goal. He was getting her ready and setting her up for her future.

I was hoping for a lovely happy ending for Mona and Malcolm. They were just perfect for each other. He made her see and feel things you cannot believe. With that, this ending was not what I expected.

I will recommend any lover of romance and erotica reads, read this. It is awesome.

The Red by Tiffany Reisz is a deeply satisfying erotic novel of fantasy and drama that is sure to please her fans of the Original Sinners series and garner her a whole new group of them. With lyrical prose and characters that beg to be real, Reisz has crafted another novel of romance and sex and fantasies that come true.

The Red is an art gallery that is not only painted red but is also deeply in the red financially. It's current owner, Mona Lisa St. James promised her dying mother that she would do everything she could to save the gallery. But now, in its final hour, Mona Lisa may have run out of options. Late one night after closing, she is contemplating the need to sell the gallery when she spots a mysterious stranger staring at one of the portraits. The stranger makes Mona Lisa an offer she finds she cannot resist. Submit to him for the period of one year, whenever he shows and he will save the gallery. To show her a taste of his wealth he leaves a painting with her. A painting whose worth can keep her the Red afloat for a time. She agrees and embarks on a fantasy of sex and desire and illusion. Her benefactor is handsome and English and seems capable of not only creating sexual fantasies out of thin air but to change reality for the span of a night. From being sold to slavery to wood nymphs to bondage to every whim he could come up with, Mona Lisa submits with a passion. Each night of desire and debauchery correlating to a painting that he gives to her. But now Mona Lisa must wonder what she will do once the year is up. The Red will be saved but is she ruined? Can she go on without the desire and fantasies he has awoken in her?

Reisz writes erotica very, very well. Not as some clandestine dirty book to be hidden but as the art form it is. Desire is physical and mental and emotional and she develops all of these.

Mona Lisa benefactor is far more than a rich bored sex crazed billionaire. The kind that overpopulates this genre. No his character goes far deeper. He is a spirit, a ghost of sorts, a man keeping a promise. His desires feed into hers and together they embark on a year of erotic heat that is our pleasure to read.

For fans of the Original Sinners, and if you are not you need to be, the fantasy aspect of this novel may be a bit of a twist but the writing will be just as enjoyable.

A real good read.

What would you do for money?

Soooo, I tried my first Tiffany Reisz and it was...interesting. A couple of years ago, I was fascinated with books that pushed the boundaries in the bedroom...I mean torture chamber. I couldn't get enough of reading them. There was a little part of me that wanted to know if what I was reading was real or believable. How could a woman love a man who took pleasure in her pain? How could a man respect a woman who allowed that level of pain, humiliation and suffering be administered? Well, I think I'm over my fascination. I was sneering and making squinty eyes at my Kindle reading The Red.

Now, I can admit that the storyline captured and held my attention until the very last page. The storyline was riveting. How far would you go to fulfil a deathbed promise? Me, I'm a little too logical. I know that if someone I loved, who loved me in return, asked me to do something that would compromise my health, safety and well-being, I wouldn't do it. Simply, I don't believe money or material goods buy you happiness.

Anyways, if I could cut out the extreme kinky and replace it with very mild kinky and a lot of steamy, The Red would have been a more enjoyable experience. I was fascinated by the art that was described and left Google open looking at all the masterpieces. Geez, it took a lot more effort (back in the day) to get your fill of nudity. Someone had to paint it instead of heading to the newsagents (for a Playboy) or their computer (for Tumblr) to see it. I guess pornography has been around a lot longer than I thought.

I've now had my Tiffany Reisz curiosity appeased, and can go back to my mildly kinky and steamy reads, with a smile on my face.

I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. However, I think NetGalley may need to hand out towels to collect the drool along with copies of this little beauty...because dayum! I think, it is well known in popular public opinion, that Tiffany Reisz reigns on high, as one of the queens of erotic fiction... she is truly in a master class all by herself. People would pay to read her grocery list, just to see what kind of descriptions she'd attach to items, I'd bet!

Anyway, this book. This book, y'all. Wow! I don't even have the words to break it down for you. Steam warning... I mean, seriously, have a cold drink on standby, maybe the fire department... because Ms. Reisz doesn't pull *any* punches in this book. It is probably one of the most sexually explicit books I have ever read. Ever.

That being said, this probably will be a bit of an unpopular opinion; but after all the build, the ending seemed a bit rushed... The writing is superb, no issues there. An interesting take on the main character's plight and rapid resolution.

Thank you, NetGalley for allowing me the privilege of reviewing this book prior to it's release. 3 stars.

WARNING: Due to explicit sexual content, this story is for mature (18 and over) audiences only.

I would love to live in Tiffany Reiz's head if only for a day. The stories that this woman can churn out are nothing short but incredible (and undeniably sexy).

The Red is a beautifully captivating erotica story that will capture you from the very first pages, and keep you glued to your screen until you have finished. Ms.Reiz paints a very vivid picture with her writings, and in this case, drew inspiration from real life works of art to elevate the characters and their sexual exploits to a whole new level. The characters are complex, and their story is not a romance. It's a gritty narrative into letting go of yourself and experiencing levels of sexual fantasy that you never could have imagined.

Overall, I am certain this story will appeal to those who enjoy well-written erotica novels.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

The Red was nothing at all like what I was expecting! It was super sexy, imaginative and took us out of the box and into an entirely different realm of thinking!

Step up to the line, then cross it. The Red : An Erotic Fantasy, will take you, turn you, and flip you over. It is the story of Mona Lisa St. James , who wants to save The Red, an art gallery, and Malcolm, who helps her. The story moves fast as Mona and Malcolm explore art, kinky sex, and mystery. The author gives us a likeable character in Mona, natural dialogue, and exposure to great artwork. Finally there is extra kinky sex, the kind that readers of Erotica will surely enjoy.

*ARC received from NetGalley*

Before we even open this book just take a moment to admire this gorgeous cover. It's super sexy without even trying, no over the top facial expressions, no hands in suggestive places, no man on the cover at all in fact. This book is a fantastic example of what I will call elegant/intelligent kink. I'm not really a connoisseur of erotica, but after reading this I think maybe I've just been reading all the wrong stories.
So, as our erotic adventure begins we meet Mona who's just realizing that the art gallery her mother left her, The Red, is sinking fast and this after she promised on her mother's deathbed she'd do anything to save it. "Ah wait, I know! I'll take that dark-eyed stranger up on his offer, my body for a year in exchange for $500,000!" And so begins their arrangement of very elaborate trysts. When I say elaborate I mean costumes, other players when the fantasy calls for them, and sometimes the bedroom isn't exactly where Mona left it.
As in most erotica I've come across there is a very evident S/M element, but unlike the other erotica I've read Mona is no naive virgin taken against her will until she likes it. Mona may not know much about S/M, but she's told exactly what she's agreeing to from the start, mostly. Each tryst is based on a painting that Malcolm picks out ahead of time which I really like the idea of since the "bedroom" is in the back of a gallery. The only encounter that I wanted to skim over was the caning, personally it's not for me and one hundred lashings sounds like a bit much. I can't go into much detail about the fantasy/paranormal elements because they are woven throughout the story and I don't want to give anything away other than to say that I loved them and they only made the book that much better. While this book may not appeal to all erotica fans it may be a door opener for those who want their paranormal romances a bit kinkier.

The Red is a very well composed erotic novel. It definitely has something for everyone,
We follow a woman who has to save her gallery, and accepts an offer from a man to have sex with him once a month, for a year, and in return he will save her gallery. Each time they have sexual encounters they make it a role play around different erotic paintings, and this is where the book differs from others I have read. There are so many different acts that everyone should find something in their liking throughout this story. Even the things I am not in to were still enjoyable to read because off the good wring. Thank you for a new experience!

Embarassing but I accidently got this one. I'm not into stories that are driven mainly by a ridiculous high level of lust.

I taped this review of The Red for my author pseudonym's book review blog. If you want to use quotes, please use the name Lia Violet and not Amy Alessio. Thank you!

This is the single hottest book I have ever read. This book is like 50 shades of I didn't know I wanted that , and now I can't stop thinking about how much I want it. This is a squeeze your thighs together and hide your blush kind of book

This novella was well written. It was reminiscent of Anne Rice's writing and it was refreshing to read something in that style when I haven't come across this type of Erotica in a long time. There was a magical realism touch to it--paranormal is not typically my thing, but I didn't mind it. This was my first read of a Reisz book and it won't be my last.

The Red by Tiffany Reisz is amazing! I was lucky to receive an advanced copy from Netgalley and I am so grateful, I really did enjoy this one. I will admit I picked this book because I absolutely loved the cover, this is the first time I am so glad to judge a book by its Amazing cover.
This book is extremely steamy so if you don’t want to spend one night reading a steamy romance novel start this book in the morning and just call out of work! This book also has an amazing appeal to those who love art, so if art and smutt is your cup of tea make a whole pot and enjoy.
Mona Lisa St. James is a young woman who makes a death bed promise to her mother to make sure she does anything she can to keep The Red open, the red being an art gallery that is failing. As Mona is contemplating how she can stretch what funds she has...She see a man standing in the Gallery looking at a small painting with a discerning eye...He is quite the vision himself... Masculine, robust and impressive... a quiet strength which became impossible to ignore the moment he looked directly at Mona. She greeted him as if he was just another man who had an interest in art... This was nothing new...only the electricity in the air was startling and caused Mona to regard this stranger more carefully.... The beautiful stranger speaks with Mona gives her a few subtle complements then gives her a proposition she can’t refuse. He asks her to be his whore for a full year. Ms. Reisz does a beautiful job with her words and chapter format, where each chapter is named after a piece of art that is beautifully described, what I loved was that each painting was also a hint of the sexual adventures that Mona will experience.
I don’t want to ruin this book for anyone so all I will say is that this is a lighthearted read the sexual scenes are nothing run of the mill, but I hope that this review encourages you to give this book a chance because my heads up isn’t to make anyone run but to be prepared for the unexpected! 5 red Stars from me!

I knew that this book was going to push boundaries, and be far from clean - after all, it is labeled erotica. But, unlike in porn, erotica is supposed to make at least an attempt of a coherent story line. I wish that was the case with this book. Graphic is one thing - this is more like reading a really bad hardcore porn "book". Erotica implies some kind of seduction, there was no seduction here.

This book is unlike anything I have ever read. I don't like historical books and although this book had a historical aspect to it, it wasn't as a bad read. It was okay! It was definitely unpredictable and it takes paranormal to another level. This is not a clean read so if that is what you enjoy do not pick up this book because it has more than a few steamy sex scenes within it. The games that are played not only with the body, but with the mind. This read was like a puzzle and each piece gets you closer to finishing the masterpiece. If you are looking for a read that will definitely play with your mind and leave you wondering what just happened you need to grab this book. It is a standalone read so no worries and it will definitively leave you feeling some type of way.

3.7

Well, that was the most sexually explicit book I think I have ever read...
I am not usually the type of reader to be OK with some of the situations that this character got herself into but it actually kind of worked. I didn't rate this one higher because she was a little too eager to jump into certain things that a normal 24 year old would have been more cautious with. Also, I really didn't believe that she hated Malcolm after that bestiality scene. She enjoyed it so thoroughly and was stretched so much... well honestly, how can she go back to a regular human after that? I do have to say that this book got me out of my comfort zone and I am glad I read it.