Seductive

by Thea Devine

With nowhere left to go and a fortune in imperial Russian jewels to protect, Nicholas Massey had only one choice -- to return to Shenstone, his late uncle's home and the legacy he had never intended to claim. The son of an expatriate Englishman and a Russian noblewoman, Nicholas was a consummate spy, yet murder and betrayal had forced him into the open -- and into direct contact with his uncle's widow, the lovely and aloof Elizabeth. Elizabeth...with her intriguing ties to the Russian court and her isolation at Shenstone. Elizabeth...with her intrusive questions and her mysterious secrets. Elizabeth... who would soon discover that Nicholas numbered among his talents those of a very persuasive, and fantastically accomplished lover.

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Historical, Erotica, Erotic Romance, Historical Fiction

346 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

About the author

Thea Devine is the author of eighteen historical romances and four novellas, including her contributions to the Brava anthologies Captivated, Fascinated, and, most recently, All Through the Night. Devine lives with her husband of 35 years in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Reviews

[daemyra, the realm's delight · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reminiscent of Robin Schone if only because both Schone and Thea Devine write cryptic erotica. They do not leave red herrings or mystery clues, at least the way romance readers may expect them (anvil-sized, spelled out, and on every other page in case you forget), and we move through scenes by stream-of-consciousness. There is no narrator educating us about the English countryside or Russian spies. Not sure if the cryptic writing style is supposed to heighten the sensuality factor or intensify the mystery but I think I'd prefer just a bit more exposition. Although it's not billed as an erotic novel, Anne Mallory's Three Nights of Sin was really enjoyable for its cryptic atmosphere and dark sensuality. Stuck with it for the graphic scenes, some of which were hot, but the naughty language did not work for me.

[Eliza · Rating 2 out of 5]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa............that's a no for me.


After the 4th time of reading "my cream" or "my lady suck and fuck" I gave up. The cheese dick factor is through the roof.

However, I refuse to give up on Thea Devine! I am sure there is a gem somewhere in her books!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unrequited love, deception, explicit sex, and in the end true love. She has a winner on her hands. I am a die hard Devine fan, even though some of her books are better then others. Her one constant is the wonderful sex! But being a true romantic reader, I like my erotic sex with a side dish of a happy ending. This one totally delivered. Not all of Ms. Devine's books have the romantic endings some of us crave; it's not necessary to always have those as long as it is eluded to. But this book rocks!

[Susan (the other Susan) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tee-hee. Read it. Liked it. So sue me.

[Cecilia Rodriguez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Devine sets her historical romance in 1896 Exbury England, at Shenstone.
After several years abroad, Nicholas Massey returns to claim the family estate and Title.
Elizabeth is a young widow, who has been managing Shenstone.
Elizabeth and Nicholas spark an intense, erotic relationship, while Nicholas is investigating a series of murders that occurred in the area.

[Cordelia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Saved, by the Sex

The only redeeming value of this story, to me, is the erotic sex. The characters were trash & totally unbelievable. WHY? This is the second book I have read by this author and am still not impressed.

[C J · Rating 1 out of 5]

I’ve read 207 pages of 346 and I’m done. Still can’t make heads nor tails who, where, what’s what.. mass confusion

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I took this book out on loan from the library I just expected some of the same historical romance stuff. This book was not typical. It was "Wow". I was thoroughly entertained and my the things they did with those pearls. It also was a book for those of a certain sexual maturity. Many would not understand the nuances if they had not been in the erotic dance between a man and a woman. I told some of my friends about it and they all agreed it was one "Hot and steamy" book.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second book I have read of Thea Devine's, but hopefully not the last. Really a great mystery story, wrapped in seduction and deceit and confusion. Very satisfying conclusion. Elizabeth, continually rescuing her bumbling manipulative father from his poor business judgment, marrying an older man to have some security, his death and then his presumed dead heir showing up. Complicated plot that resolves well in the end.

[Sienny Zne · Rating 2 out of 5]

i hate the characters, no sensible plot, messed up storyline. if you're lookin' for hot and steamy scene, the book has some of it in store. but if you wanted at least readible story, the one that makes sense and easy to follow, stay away from this book. i found myself completely at lost with the storyline several times throughout the book, and was forced to flip back several page just to had any grasp of the story, but still can't understand how the hell that scene comin from.

[Jenifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't care enough about the story to continue reading this book past the first chapter, and the writing style was confusing. I've head enough good things about Devine's books to try another, though.

[Mitzi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good but different.

[Kathy Church · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. Good mystery and suspense with erotica to keep you intertained.