brandy_wine's review against another edition
3.0
Although I am not a huge fan of historical this is so minor that I didn't even remember the slight mention of things that would remind me that this took place in the past.
I was pulled in because I wanted to know what had happened to her that she didn't like to be touched at all. It was overall a pretty good read.
I was pulled in because I wanted to know what had happened to her that she didn't like to be touched at all. It was overall a pretty good read.
tiggers_hate_acorns's review
4.0
A really enjoyable read. I do like reading historical romance (see my bookshelf and that's not all of them) and found this one to be right up there with my favourite romance writers. I will have to go and look up a few words in the dictionary as I hadn't come across them before ie coracle. I thought the story was very well written as a portrayal of society's mores at the time and the language used was accurate for then.
I didn't realise this was number 5 in a series and will have to look at others as I enjoyed this one so much. It can definitely be read as a stand-alone and is recommended to those that like historical romance.
Thanks to the author for offering it as a prize in the Erotic Enchants 2013 Xmas Party.
I didn't realise this was number 5 in a series and will have to look at others as I enjoyed this one so much. It can definitely be read as a stand-alone and is recommended to those that like historical romance.
Thanks to the author for offering it as a prize in the Erotic Enchants 2013 Xmas Party.
izabrekilien's review
5.0
I had been told the book was hot, but being a historical romance, I didn't expect it to be *that* hot !
Good characters, no falling in love of the three of them at first sight, realistic (and heartbreaking) reasons for her not wanting to be touched, the way the story progressed, really this novel was a very good surprise to me.
And believe me, it was *hawt* : a perfect read during this freezing winter !
Good characters, no falling in love of the three of them at first sight, realistic (and heartbreaking) reasons for her not wanting to be touched, the way the story progressed, really this novel was a very good surprise to me.
And believe me, it was *hawt* : a perfect read during this freezing winter !
avoraciousreader68's review
5.0
Lord Robert Darleston ends up at Field House in an effort to escape the rumors his vile harpy of a wife, Lucy, is spreading about him in London. Little did he know that on the country estate he would cross paths with the one man he always loved even after he’d lost him.
Not only is Lyle Langley overjoyed to see his former lover, he’s more than willing to take up where they left off nine years previous. However, after everything that Robert has been through, he doesn’t want to cause problems or scandal for Lyle or his wife Emma. Besides, Robert isn’t just enamored with Lyle. While he’s had men as well as women for lovers, Emma draws him like no other woman has. When Lyle informs him that Emma knows of his sexual orientation and makes no protest and then they catch her watching them during a tryst, Robert thinks that maybe he just might have found the long term relationship he’s been searching for. If he plays his cards right they could be a happy threesome. If he doesn’t…well, harpy Lucy will be the least of his worries.
Love, love, love this story! I’ve always enjoyed historical romance, but when you add erotica to a time that is seen as so stiff and proper it just adds to the enjoyment of the story. Well-written with well-developed characters the emotions of Robert, Emma and Lyle flow off the page. Yes, the erotica makes for some steamy reading, but the emotions of the trio are what make it stick with me long after I’ve finished it.
Not one to normally read a book in the middle of a series, the blurb for this story grabbed my attention and I decided to take a risk. I’m happy to say that I had no feeling that I missed anything that came in previous books. This book, for me, is a standalone though after reading it I do want to go back and see what the other stories are about since this one was sooooooo good, delicious decadence that pulls at the heart.
*Book source ~ Many thanks to Mischief and NetGalley for providing me with a review copy. Please see disclaimer page on my blog.
Not only is Lyle Langley overjoyed to see his former lover, he’s more than willing to take up where they left off nine years previous. However, after everything that Robert has been through, he doesn’t want to cause problems or scandal for Lyle or his wife Emma. Besides, Robert isn’t just enamored with Lyle. While he’s had men as well as women for lovers, Emma draws him like no other woman has. When Lyle informs him that Emma knows of his sexual orientation and makes no protest and then they catch her watching them during a tryst, Robert thinks that maybe he just might have found the long term relationship he’s been searching for. If he plays his cards right they could be a happy threesome. If he doesn’t…well, harpy Lucy will be the least of his worries.
Love, love, love this story! I’ve always enjoyed historical romance, but when you add erotica to a time that is seen as so stiff and proper it just adds to the enjoyment of the story. Well-written with well-developed characters the emotions of Robert, Emma and Lyle flow off the page. Yes, the erotica makes for some steamy reading, but the emotions of the trio are what make it stick with me long after I’ve finished it.
Not one to normally read a book in the middle of a series, the blurb for this story grabbed my attention and I decided to take a risk. I’m happy to say that I had no feeling that I missed anything that came in previous books. This book, for me, is a standalone though after reading it I do want to go back and see what the other stories are about since this one was sooooooo good, delicious decadence that pulls at the heart.
*Book source ~ Many thanks to Mischief and NetGalley for providing me with a review copy. Please see disclaimer page on my blog.
More...