Sherlock, the Case of the Ripped Bodice: A Spicy Romantic Short Story #1

by Liz Adams

Your client fears he may be Jack the Ripper? Terrific. "If you're seeking a racy romp for simple dripping pleasures, this book was written just for you. If you're interested in a deep exploration of Sherlock Holmes reminiscent of the original character told in an epic style, you may be disappointed. Just sayin’." ~Liz In this steamy, hot romantic short, the story starts in 1891 London, where a man emerges from the shadows of his own forgotten past. With no recollection of his identity, he embarks on a journey laced with debauchery to uncover the truth. A chance discovery sends shivers down his spine—the ripped bodice hidden in his closet, a chilling relic of a recent murder.

As fate intertwines his path with that of Mary Bettencourt, a fiercely independent consultant to the police, the stakes and his libido soar to unimaginable heights. Drawn to her enigmatic presence, he finds solace and dangerous temptation in her embrace. But as their connection deepens, so does his primal hunger, hinting at a dark secret lurking within.

With each step forward, he unearths damning clues that cast a sinister light upon his own existence. Could he truly be the monstrous killer who haunts the city? The answer lies within the shadows of his fragmented memories.

This may be Sherlock Holmes' most challenging case yet!

Contains explicit solo M, M/f, and M/m in a bedroom, living room, alley, and carriage. Some consensual bondage and creative use of an eggbeater may contribute to symptoms of reading while wet. Detailed CWs are viewable on the author’s website.

105 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2023

About the author

Liz Adams, author of the erotic fairy tale Alice’s Sexual Discovery in a Wonderful Land, lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Liz studied music and creative writing at UCLA and worked as a freelance model before making her writing her career. In her spare time she cuddles with her husband on the couch to watch her favorite shows.

Reviews

[Bobbi Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a series that i have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. This one is just as good if not better and I highly suggest reading the previous books in this series as well. I found this book to be well written where the author used details to bring the story to life. They are connectable, engaging characters that have great growth and chemistry throughout the story. I enjoyed how they pulled me into their story from the start and kept me engaged to the end. This is a fast paced, hard to put down, shorter story that packs alot of steam in a short amount of time. I really enjoyed reading this story. I highly recommend this book.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

The title of this book said “read me”. While it is a fairly innocuous story, it did have somewhat of a plot so that is a plus. But it was listed as erotic romance and while it did have several short scenes, I would not call it terribly spicy. Yep, with that I wanted more detail in the scenes if I am going to read spicy.

I received a complimentary copy from Hidden Gems.