[Siren Allure Erotic Alternative Historical Romance, M/M, public exhibition, bondage, sex toys, HFN] Perry Sinclair is blissfully happy living in Italy with his lover, Jack Fitzwarren. He finds as much happiness in the peace of Jack's vineyard as he does in the decadent delights of Venice in full Carnevale, where everyone is masked and nothing is forbidden. Jack is a fugitive from English justice, wanted for a crime he did not commit. When Perry's ex-lover, Gilbert, arrives in Venice, Perry realizes that the safety they thought Jack had found in Venice is nothing more than an illusion. Perry attempts to assuage Gilbert's desire to experience Venice and Carnevale, as well as his seemingly endless curiosity about just why Perry has remained in Venice. He must do all of this without giving rise to any suspicion of Jack's presence, because if Jack is discovered, he will face the noose. Meanwhile, Gilbert has an agenda of his own, and Perry is faced with an agonizing choice. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
Joy Lynn Fielding lives in a small English market town, where she nurtures passions for vintage aircraft, horses and gardening. An avid researcher for her books, she delights in uncovering unusual facts and sharing them with anyone within earshot. She insists this has never led to anyone hiding behind the furniture.
Joy writes at the pace her health allows, powered by enthusiasm, optimism and, above all, coffee. She hopes her books offer good company to anyone navigating their own winding paths.
“What man is not interested in the past, for it writes our present?”
The first thing I must warn you about Joy Lynn Fielding’s Masquerade series is that it is totally addicting and you must read the books in order. The first one, Carnevale (reviewed here: http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index....) introduced us to Peregrin Sinclair who is on a grand tour of Europe at some unidentified time in the 19th century. He is separated from his companions and meets Jack, an Englishman well acquainted with Venice’s gay nightlife and clubs. In the second book, A Gilded Cage, Perry and Jack are still in Venice but a man from Perry’s past endangers both of their lives.
The story moves along at a quick pace. When things suddenly turn dangerous and even deadly I not only couldn’t put the book down, I couldn’t read fast enough! What a thriller. Besides the exhilaration of the chase, the sex is unrestrained and the use of toys is quite inventive for the period. I’m not going to give away any spoilers here but by the end of the book things are looking up but not resolved.
I am a dedicated fan of Ms Fielding after reading these two books, and can hardly wait for the next one in this series. Join me in the enjoyment of Joy Lynn Fielding’s Masquerade series. You will not be disappointed. Read on in this post for a brief interview with the author and an opportunity to win a copy of the book.