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A review by laurenjodi
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
5.0
The Raven Prince
5 Stars
Upon learning that her new employer, Edward De Raaf, Earl of Swartington, is making plans to visit a notorious brothel, Anna Wren decides to seize the moment and masquerade as prostitute so that she may spend one night in the arms of the man she loves. Little does she realize the trouble that awaits when the truth is revealed.
The basic plot premise requires a great deal of suspension of disbelief. Nevertheless, Hoyt skillfully circumvents this problem by creating a truly sexy, sensual and emotional romance with engaging characters and a fast-moving storyline.
Edward and Anna have incredible chemistry and their banter is witty and entertaining. Under his scars and temper, Edward is a lonely man who has given up hope of finding the one women who can see past his disfigured appearance. Anna is a spirited and independent woman fighting the suffocating restraints of her social position. When these two come together, sparks fly.
The secondary cast is exceptionally well-developed from Anna’s loving mother-in-law and ditzy maid to Edward’s snarky valet and atrociously dressed steward, not to mention the various townsfolk in Little Battleton and Edward’s friends, Simon and Harry, who are the heroes of the next books in the series, which I look forward to reading.
On a side note, loved the allusions to Jane Eyre.
5 Stars
Upon learning that her new employer, Edward De Raaf, Earl of Swartington, is making plans to visit a notorious brothel, Anna Wren decides to seize the moment and masquerade as prostitute so that she may spend one night in the arms of the man she loves. Little does she realize the trouble that awaits when the truth is revealed.
The basic plot premise requires a great deal of suspension of disbelief. Nevertheless, Hoyt skillfully circumvents this problem by creating a truly sexy, sensual and emotional romance with engaging characters and a fast-moving storyline.
Edward and Anna have incredible chemistry and their banter is witty and entertaining. Under his scars and temper, Edward is a lonely man who has given up hope of finding the one women who can see past his disfigured appearance. Anna is a spirited and independent woman fighting the suffocating restraints of her social position. When these two come together, sparks fly.
The secondary cast is exceptionally well-developed from Anna’s loving mother-in-law and ditzy maid to Edward’s snarky valet and atrociously dressed steward, not to mention the various townsfolk in Little Battleton and Edward’s friends, Simon and Harry, who are the heroes of the next books in the series, which I look forward to reading.
On a side note, loved the allusions to Jane Eyre.