Sex and “Mine Alone”

One night stands. Marital sex. Adultery. Incest. All of this paired with a gripping, complex plot, make up the novel Sex and “Mine Alone” by Ari Nemsira. Sex and “Mine Alone” tells the story of sisters – Sandra and Carla – who were raised by their hippie single mother, Cassandra, whose idea of sex is very unconventional. Their mother didn’t believe in marriage or monogamy and was very open about it with her daughters. Now adults, each daughter is finding their way through life’s ups and downs. Carla is married to Ken and is desperate to reignite the flame in their marriage, while Ken remains distant. Sandra is single and has found success in the banking industry, but isn’t in love. She has also secretly pined over her sister’s husband, Ken, for years. Desperation and a night of infidelity raises the question of what will truly make or break a relationship. Is the end result worth it?

Sex and “Mine Alone” is a story that has so many twists and turns that readers will find themselves flipping back through chapters to see if what they just read is right. The title implies that this is a novel about sex, love, and infidelity but it is so much more. The way Nemsira writes the characters allows readers to sympathize with them, despise them, and wonder what they are thinking or will do next. This novel is suspenseful and keeps you turning the page because you truly do not know what will happen next. With a surprise ending that will leave you with your jaw on the floor, this book is one wild ride. If you aren’t afraid to blush a little and like a good page-turning book full of intrigue and surprise then this book will make for a great read.