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What the critics said about
Mahape a ale Wala‘au
“Many, many stories claim to be erotic - most do less than nothing for me, being pedestrian, boring and the opposite of arousing. This one is sensuality distilled, and like all good writing, transcends its genre.”
-- Ann Somerville at Uniquely Pleasurable
“The setting is wonderful, it seems like you can smell the perfumes and feel the joys of Toshi's vacation…”
-- Elisa Rolle at Live Journal
“With exquisitely crafted words, the author lovingly creates a lush, lavish and inviting world for us, intensely stimulating our senses…”
-- angusdevotee at AngusDevotee.net
“It's almost like watching the waves on the beach, steady, soothing, but undeniably powerful...”
-- Jaime Samms at Live Journal
“The emotional depth and the sensual aspect of Mahape a ale Wala‘au was so well blended that it fairly steamed my computer in more ways then one…Five Delightful Divas.”
-- Sage Whistler at Dark Diva Reviews
"[Bens] shows us the sights and sounds and smells of the island, introduces us to its people and its customs, in such a way that the sense of place almost becomes a character in its own right."
-- surya at Live Journal
"Lyrical, almost musical prose, that does more in 10k than most stories do in 80."
-- Book Utopia Mom at Book Utopia
"...excellent...a delightful read!"
-- Rose at Romance at Heart Magazine
"I have this feeling that Paul G Bens can write a book about paint drying on a wall and I will still hang on to every word because the prose is lush, like a delicious and intoxicating drink that I can easily get drunk on."
-- Mrs. Giggles at MrsGiggles.com
"Not your typical short vacation encounter this is deeply personal for the participants."
-- Aris at Alternative Read
"This is a polished jewel of a short story where every word is placed with precision exactly where it needs to be."
-- Val Kovalin at Obsidianbookshelf.com
"The author paints a lovely picture of the island and the blossoming of the narrator. The buildup is exquisite, and the sex scene is satisfying."
-- Ivy at Manic Readers
"Mr. Bens has written a keeper as far as I am concerned and I look forward to many more satisfying reads from this author in the near future....5 cups."
-- Regina at Coffee Time Romance & More
"I recommend this story to everyone; but especially for those who have ever wanted to step away from their lives, just
for a moment!"
-- Brett at Rainbow Reviews
"This story seems to be good for reading on the run, and exhibits the experience of a man stepping out of his normal niche to enjoy life."
-- Linda Yau at JLHLS
"Heartfelt, intense and beautiful, this is writing of the highest quality. Well recommended and for me, this one’s a keeper...5 Champagne Flutes."
--Singapore Sling at Cocktail Reviews
"As I went along with the characters on their ride I realized what a superb storyteller Paul G. Bens, Jr. is as he paints pictures the way an artist does on a canvas."
--Jesse Wave at Reviews by Jesse Wave
You can also catch up with Paul at his livejournal or at his blogspot