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Savage Trilogy #1
Lord Savage
I'd never felt so vulnerable, at once both lost and found, as I now did sprawled across Savage in this foolish throne-chair. His strength was my solace, my comfort, and there was nothing better than hearing the beating of his heart beneath my ear.
Once trapped in a loveless, pleasure-less marriage, Evelyn Hart leaves her home in New York for the glittering ballrooms of London. However, when she arrives she meets the Earl of Savage, a dark, powerful man who seems to live up to his name, despite his noble trappings, a man who possesses her with just one look. Soon Evelyn finds herself pulled into Savage's world—a world of passion unlike any she has ever experienced. Evelyn's heart is captured with no hope of escape. But can they overcome the tortures of the past together?
Savage never imagined someone like Evelyn walking into his life. As soon as he sees her he knows he must have her, no matter the cost.
Once trapped in a loveless, pleasure-less marriage, Evelyn Hart leaves her home in New York for the glittering ballrooms of London. However, when she arrives she meets the Earl of Savage, a dark, powerful man who seems to live up to his name, despite his noble trappings, a man who possesses her with just one look. Soon Evelyn finds herself pulled into Savage's world—a world of passion unlike any she has ever experienced. Evelyn's heart is captured with no hope of escape. But can they overcome the tortures of the past together?
Savage never imagined someone like Evelyn walking into his life. As soon as he sees her he knows he must have her, no matter the cost.
320 pages, Paperback
Published September 9, 2014
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3 books51 followersMia Gabriel is the pseudonym of an award-winning, bestselling author of over thirty historical romances. She lives with her family in Pennsylvania.
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September 27, 2014
5 Savage me stars
Set in London, 1907, with the death of the man she was forced to marry, a man forty years her senior, Evelyn Hart was used to living a lonely sheltered life but always wanted more; setting off on an adventure to celebrate her new independence, her goal is to find intrigue and to shed her meek and obliging shell that she was forced to wear for so long. Looking for lust in all the right places, her attention is drawn by a strong dominating force, Lord Savage.
Knowing deep down this is the man she has been searching for; a man who claims their meeting was kismet, a man who with one look could make her burn from the inside out, a man who is more than capable of sating her desires and more...
Accepting an invitation to Lady Carleigh's Wrenton Manor, aka Wanton Manor, she sets off on an sexual adventure knowing she will return a changed woman. But when her wildest dreams prove to be a tiny blimp in all things possible, she finally realizes just how blindly innocent she truly is, for there is much to learn and there is no better teacher than Lord Savage.
Lord Savage has pure sheer masculine arrogance dripping out from his pores, he knows what he wants and who he needs; never making any promises of making love, falling in love or a future....just pleasurable bliss unlike she has ever known. Known for his uncontrollable temper and insatiable appetite, people began to wonder and assume the worst when he chooses to keep his Eve locked in his quarters, unwilling to share her with anyone else, even if it is just for a peek.
A week is all they had, a week as an Innocent and a Protector, and damned if she was going to waste any time dwelling on fantasies and dreams "I had to remember that the intimacy of our bodies had nothing to do with the intimacy of our souls and hearts. " But it is hard to keep in line when they are playing the part of Innocent & Protector and man & woman, especially when the man you think you know is much more than you ever expected. Trying to be brave and enjoy their last few moments together, she promises herself to breakdown as soon as she is in the privacy of her own quarters.
What a beautifully erotic surprise this was, Lord Savage sounded like an excitingly hot historical read, but it was all that and more. There was a certain depth with in the story and it's characters that I wasn't anticipating. Lord Savage lived up to his name, but even he was no match for Eve and her innocence, awakening the man inside. Evelyn was truly an sexual innocent, requiring training on the most basic of things. She had an inner battle with what she wanted and what she grew up knowing was right and proper, with her body and desires winning each time. Not knowing what they were both up against, they both had a lot to learn from each other.
A very pleasurable read, that although had an ending of a sort, there is promises of more. Truly enjoyed this read, and would recommend it regardless if you enjoy historical or not, because the focus was not on the time but a game well played between a man and a woman.
ARC kindly provided by St. Martin's Griffin, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review .
***Quotes above are taken from the ARC version of the book and may differ upon publication.
Set in London, 1907, with the death of the man she was forced to marry, a man forty years her senior, Evelyn Hart was used to living a lonely sheltered life but always wanted more; setting off on an adventure to celebrate her new independence, her goal is to find intrigue and to shed her meek and obliging shell that she was forced to wear for so long. Looking for lust in all the right places, her attention is drawn by a strong dominating force, Lord Savage.
"That is the Earl of Savage, my dear, Savage by name, and likewise by inclination. There is such an air of danger about him that makes him quite irresistible. "
Knowing deep down this is the man she has been searching for; a man who claims their meeting was kismet, a man who with one look could make her burn from the inside out, a man who is more than capable of sating her desires and more...
But Lord Savage would take me, claim me, ravish me, make me wild with joy, and then smile, and kiss me, and make me laugh softly, as if I were the only woman in his world.
Accepting an invitation to Lady Carleigh's Wrenton Manor, aka Wanton Manor, she sets off on an sexual adventure knowing she will return a changed woman. But when her wildest dreams prove to be a tiny blimp in all things possible, she finally realizes just how blindly innocent she truly is, for there is much to learn and there is no better teacher than Lord Savage.
I was playing a role. I had to remember that. I was no longer Ms. Arthur Hart, but an Innocent, a beautiful, brazen Innocent, desiring to please and be please by my Protector.
Lord Savage has pure sheer masculine arrogance dripping out from his pores, he knows what he wants and who he needs; never making any promises of making love, falling in love or a future....just pleasurable bliss unlike she has ever known. Known for his uncontrollable temper and insatiable appetite, people began to wonder and assume the worst when he chooses to keep his Eve locked in his quarters, unwilling to share her with anyone else, even if it is just for a peek.
"You have blinded me to all the others. I can think of nothing but touching you, smelling you, tasting you, fucking you, and I would kill any other man who tried to take you from me."
A week is all they had, a week as an Innocent and a Protector, and damned if she was going to waste any time dwelling on fantasies and dreams "I had to remember that the intimacy of our bodies had nothing to do with the intimacy of our souls and hearts. " But it is hard to keep in line when they are playing the part of Innocent & Protector and man & woman, especially when the man you think you know is much more than you ever expected. Trying to be brave and enjoy their last few moments together, she promises herself to breakdown as soon as she is in the privacy of her own quarters.
It was as if I'd been sleepwalking for the first twenty-five years of my life, going through my days in a genteel, empty haze. Like a prince in a fairy tale, Savage had kissed me and brought me to life.
What a beautifully erotic surprise this was, Lord Savage sounded like an excitingly hot historical read, but it was all that and more. There was a certain depth with in the story and it's characters that I wasn't anticipating. Lord Savage lived up to his name, but even he was no match for Eve and her innocence, awakening the man inside. Evelyn was truly an sexual innocent, requiring training on the most basic of things. She had an inner battle with what she wanted and what she grew up knowing was right and proper, with her body and desires winning each time. Not knowing what they were both up against, they both had a lot to learn from each other.
A very pleasurable read, that although had an ending of a sort, there is promises of more. Truly enjoyed this read, and would recommend it regardless if you enjoy historical or not, because the focus was not on the time but a game well played between a man and a woman.
ARC kindly provided by St. Martin's Griffin, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review .
***Quotes above are taken from the ARC version of the book and may differ upon publication.
February 28, 2016
I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Well, I hate to be the one to write the first negative review, but someone's gotta do it.
I guess I never realized it before, but I hate alpha males. At least, I hate them as they're portrayed in any work of fiction I've read. They're man-children prone to unnecessary temper tantrums, such as throwing crystal tumblers against walls when they wake up and find their little lady missing from bed/the room. Because how dare she use the bathroom without clearing it with him first?
Perhaps Savage's reaction is justified, given that he doesn't want Eve roaming the house alone since there's a lusty baron out to "claim" her. The baron, along with Savage and Eve and several others, are guests as a country house for the week, engaging in all sorts of sexual amusement. It's called the Game, and there are rules. Except ... when there are not rules. Or there are rules only when it's convenient to the story. The baron wants Eve? He cites the rules. Everyone thinks Savage and Eve are spending too much time in his rooms? The rules are cited. WHAT ARE THESE RULES??? Nobody seems to follow them, and nobody really explains them to Eve beforehand. I guess they're there for safety reasons, but if the baron is just waiting for his chance to grab Eve despite having a partner of his own, they don't really matter.
Another "rule" is that Eve is supposed to address Savage as Master and never question him. She forgets all the time and he berates the hell out of her for it. Yet he slips "in and out of the Game so easily that it was often difficult for me to tell when he was playing and when he wasn't." So basically he punishes and shames her for being confused by him, because he can't stay in character. Everything she says, most of which is kind or well-meaning, he turns into an insult or sign of disrespect.
RUN AWAY, EVE!!!
Well, tantrums and possessiveness aside, Savage is prone to sexism. A very subtle kind, delineating the differences between men and women. Men and women are different, of course. But a person doesn't have to say so in such a condescending way.
How touching. But no.
There's also a mention of "female fussing." Eve is kind of sexist too, since she believes all men have tempers when angry. Guess what, Eve? Pretty much everyone loses their temper sometimes. ESPECIALLY WHEN ANGRY.
Savage is also confused by how a woman might feel upon being sexually assaulted. Because yes, even women at a gathering solely for having sex can be sexually assaulted! Who knew?
Uh, yes, that is frightening. Sorry to break it to you, chap. And it would be bad enough if all the drunkard did was "paw" at her leg. But he pulled up her clothing and stuck his hand between her legs.
A lot of the interaction between Savage and Eve is attributed to their type of play—domination and submission. And Eve consents to most of it. But they never agreed on a safe word, so there's no way for Eve to tell him to stop. Which she does when he ties her to the bed. He doesn't stop, of course. When she struggles against the cords, she gets abrasions and bruises. It's her fault, she admits. She shouldn't have struggled! Luckily, she finds peace in her submission when he finally unties her. She is "worthy."
Like many alphas before him, Savage is a jealous type. Eve puts on nothing but a long strand of pearls to please him (he had mentioned something about this earlier, I believe), and he gets angry because another man gave her the pearls. So he gives her a new strand! Now he doesn't have to be jealous anymore!
Everyone is concerned about how Eve has changed Savage. They're worried about her because he's hiding her away in his rooms instead of frolicking about the estate like usual. And they want to bring this earlier version of him back, apparently. When Eve wistfully mentions this earlier version, he gets angry at the look in her eyes. Jealous. THE MAN IS JEALOUS OF HIMSELF.
There is so much more I could say about this book, but this review is getting rather long. This is a romance novel with extra sex and less plot. "Erotica," if you will. Except the sex is really banal and the dirty talk is boring and repetitive.
I'm glad some readers are finding positives in this book, but it wasn't for me. I wouldn't have finished it if I weren't reviewing it for Netgalley.
P.S. One thing completely unrelated to sex that really annoyed me? An aristocrat saying money doesn't matter. AHAHAHA. Shut the hell up.
Well, I hate to be the one to write the first negative review, but someone's gotta do it.
I guess I never realized it before, but I hate alpha males. At least, I hate them as they're portrayed in any work of fiction I've read. They're man-children prone to unnecessary temper tantrums, such as throwing crystal tumblers against walls when they wake up and find their little lady missing from bed/the room. Because how dare she use the bathroom without clearing it with him first?
Perhaps Savage's reaction is justified, given that he doesn't want Eve roaming the house alone since there's a lusty baron out to "claim" her. The baron, along with Savage and Eve and several others, are guests as a country house for the week, engaging in all sorts of sexual amusement. It's called the Game, and there are rules. Except ... when there are not rules. Or there are rules only when it's convenient to the story. The baron wants Eve? He cites the rules. Everyone thinks Savage and Eve are spending too much time in his rooms? The rules are cited. WHAT ARE THESE RULES??? Nobody seems to follow them, and nobody really explains them to Eve beforehand. I guess they're there for safety reasons, but if the baron is just waiting for his chance to grab Eve despite having a partner of his own, they don't really matter.
Another "rule" is that Eve is supposed to address Savage as Master and never question him. She forgets all the time and he berates the hell out of her for it. Yet he slips "in and out of the Game so easily that it was often difficult for me to tell when he was playing and when he wasn't." So basically he punishes and shames her for being confused by him, because he can't stay in character. Everything she says, most of which is kind or well-meaning, he turns into an insult or sign of disrespect.
I'd already learned to my sorrow that even the mildest of words could turn treacherous with him.
RUN AWAY, EVE!!!
Well, tantrums and possessiveness aside, Savage is prone to sexism. A very subtle kind, delineating the differences between men and women. Men and women are different, of course. But a person doesn't have to say so in such a condescending way.
"...loneliness affects women in different ways than it does men, and given the warm nature of most women, it must be more difficult for them to bear."
How touching. But no.
There's also a mention of "female fussing." Eve is kind of sexist too, since she believes all men have tempers when angry. Guess what, Eve? Pretty much everyone loses their temper sometimes. ESPECIALLY WHEN ANGRY.
Savage is also confused by how a woman might feel upon being sexually assaulted. Because yes, even women at a gathering solely for having sex can be sexually assaulted! Who knew?
He frowned. "You were frightened by a drunkard pawing over your leg?"
Uh, yes, that is frightening. Sorry to break it to you, chap. And it would be bad enough if all the drunkard did was "paw" at her leg. But he pulled up her clothing and stuck his hand between her legs.
A lot of the interaction between Savage and Eve is attributed to their type of play—domination and submission. And Eve consents to most of it. But they never agreed on a safe word, so there's no way for Eve to tell him to stop. Which she does when he ties her to the bed. He doesn't stop, of course. When she struggles against the cords, she gets abrasions and bruises. It's her fault, she admits. She shouldn't have struggled! Luckily, she finds peace in her submission when he finally unties her. She is "worthy."
Like many alphas before him, Savage is a jealous type. Eve puts on nothing but a long strand of pearls to please him (he had mentioned something about this earlier, I believe), and he gets angry because another man gave her the pearls. So he gives her a new strand! Now he doesn't have to be jealous anymore!
Everyone is concerned about how Eve has changed Savage. They're worried about her because he's hiding her away in his rooms instead of frolicking about the estate like usual. And they want to bring this earlier version of him back, apparently. When Eve wistfully mentions this earlier version, he gets angry at the look in her eyes. Jealous. THE MAN IS JEALOUS OF HIMSELF.
There is so much more I could say about this book, but this review is getting rather long. This is a romance novel with extra sex and less plot. "Erotica," if you will. Except the sex is really banal and the dirty talk is boring and repetitive.
I'm glad some readers are finding positives in this book, but it wasn't for me. I wouldn't have finished it if I weren't reviewing it for Netgalley.
P.S. One thing completely unrelated to sex that really annoyed me? An aristocrat saying money doesn't matter. AHAHAHA. Shut the hell up.
October 19, 2015
When I started this book, I was prepared for a fun romp in the hay, so to speak--for the book is 90% sex. What I was NOT prepared for, however, was a mentally unhinged main male character.
At first, I just rolled my eyes at Savage's ultra alpha male-ness. It was a bit over the top, but eh, whatever, it's all in good fun. However, as the book wore on, I became more and more disturbed by him. He's a dramatic crybaby, to be sure, but that's the least of his problems. He's sexist. He's physically violent--he nearly killed a man. He's mentally abusive. He freaked out any time Eve left his sight, even if just to use the bathroom. He constantly guilted her into "never leaving him." He talked about how his ex-wife had mental issues. Lol son, she could not have been as bad as you. He was damn near bipolar.
I'm sorry, but he is the complete opposite of everything I find sexy. He ruined the book for me, honestly.
At first, I just rolled my eyes at Savage's ultra alpha male-ness. It was a bit over the top, but eh, whatever, it's all in good fun. However, as the book wore on, I became more and more disturbed by him. He's a dramatic crybaby, to be sure, but that's the least of his problems. He's sexist. He's physically violent--he nearly killed a man. He's mentally abusive. He freaked out any time Eve left his sight, even if just to use the bathroom. He constantly guilted her into "never leaving him." He talked about how his ex-wife had mental issues. Lol son, she could not have been as bad as you. He was damn near bipolar.
I'm sorry, but he is the complete opposite of everything I find sexy. He ruined the book for me, honestly.
January 5, 2015
This is exactly my kind of book, that special, elusive, perfect erotic historical. And there's no better setting for one than a country house party cum orgy. I loved everything about this, from the mysterious, sexy hero to the adventurous, willing heroine. Sex permeates the entire novel; not just between them, it's in the air. It's bold and shocking, Fifty Shades for the historical set, but better. The best part is it's a trilogy and the premise for the sequel has me panting. Even the layout of this trilogy is very Fifty Shades-reminiscent, and I can't wait! Lord Savage is very similar to Sin by Sharon Page, one of my all-time favorite romances.
September 25, 2015
Ohh la la!! Who would've thought I'd be giving a Historical Fiction book five stars?! Not I. But I'm officially in love with Lord Savage! The story was amazing. I Definitely will read more of Lord Savage's story. I DID enjoy the historical aspect of this book BUT I don't think I will be reading non-stop Historical Fiction from now on because of this book.
September 21, 2014
Thanks to netgalley for a free read in exchange for a review. This was a very EROTIC book, wow. Author did a great job of identifying and intensifying the chemistry between Eve and Lord Savage. Damn aptly named as well. This book throws in a bit of kink with a long week away from London at a private residence where anything goes. Enjoyed it immensely.
November 6, 2017
Liked the idea, the setting and the writing itself but Lord Savage shows nothing and because of that I didn't care what happened. I may try the next book just to see what happens but I'm in no rush.
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September 26, 2014This book has Pam's Stamp of approval, which means it will be good!!
July 19, 2014
Title: Lord Savage
Author: Mia Gabriel
Publisher/Year: St Martin's Press 9/9/14
Length: 214 Pages
Series: The Savage Trilogy #1
Overview
I’d never felt so vulnerable, at once both lost and found, as I now did sprawled half-naked across Savage in this foolish throne-chair. His strength was my solace, my comfort, and there was nothing better than hearing the beating of his heart beneath my ear.
Once trapped in a loveless, pleasure-less marriage, Evelyn Hart leaves her home in New York for the glittering ballrooms of London. When she arrives, she meets the Earl of Savage, a dark, powerful man who seems to live up to his name. Despite his noble trappings, he’s also a man who can possess her with just one look. Soon Evelyn finds herself pulled into Savage's world - a world of passion and seductive games unlike any she has ever experienced. Evelyn's heart is captured with no hope of escape. But can they overcome the tortures of the past together...?
Savage never imagined someone like Evelyn walking into his life. As soon as he sees her he knows he must have her, no matter the cost, in Lord Savage by Mia Gabriel.
My Thoughts
It's been a while since i've gone back into the realm of 'historic romance' - more like since i was last in high school, save for the one off by Sylvia Day that i've read in the time period, but in this instance, we get an interesting mix of old school romance, with a strong mix of naughty erotica.
We meet our leading lady - Eve when she's escaped to London to be on her own and independent for the first time in her life. She's from one of the most established families in America, and she was married off at a young age in order to solidify her father's business. Now that they are all gone, she's going to sow her wild oats at her ripe age of 25.
It's at a party hosted by Lord and Lady Carleigh that her world flips upside down - after coming across a man and woman engaged in a rather active and dirty act - something that she'd never seen before, and in seeing this, awakens something inside her that craves it. And it's not just the act that she sees that she craves, but the man himself.
Lady Carliegh invites Eve and the man (Lord Savage) to her country house for a private party of a few other guests - and the nature of this party is something that even Eve could have never imagined. Maids say that this party is coined as Wanton House - and Eve soon learns that it's exactly that.
Setting out to learn more about sex and about herself and what she craves, we go on a journey of coming into oneself - for both Savage and Eve. Both have been trapped in a life that's not of their own creation, and coming together is not just steamy and passionate, but it's also deep and emotional.
I think that i don't just speak for myself when i say that i was rooting for this couple to be more than just a week fling, but the nature of this story - you know that there's an expiration date and that things will come to an end. Given that it's a trilogy, i think that we were left in a great place - not the typical cliff hanger of a series, but one of tension, yet intrigue of the unknown. The question becomes whether Savage truly is dangerous like everyone thinks, whether the feelings that they started to develop for one another are real, and what will the rest of London do to keep them apart.
The only downfall that i have to say i found with this story is that the wording was periodic to align with the time of the story, but out of my usual vocabulary. I found that it sounded almost unnatural at times to listen to these conversations, especially when it felt like during some of the hotter scenes they went back and forth between 'old english' and current wording - but the detail in each of the scenes was enough to get me past. Enjoy - and i guess we'll have to see what happens in book 2.
Author: Mia Gabriel
Publisher/Year: St Martin's Press 9/9/14
Length: 214 Pages
Series: The Savage Trilogy #1
Overview
I’d never felt so vulnerable, at once both lost and found, as I now did sprawled half-naked across Savage in this foolish throne-chair. His strength was my solace, my comfort, and there was nothing better than hearing the beating of his heart beneath my ear.
Once trapped in a loveless, pleasure-less marriage, Evelyn Hart leaves her home in New York for the glittering ballrooms of London. When she arrives, she meets the Earl of Savage, a dark, powerful man who seems to live up to his name. Despite his noble trappings, he’s also a man who can possess her with just one look. Soon Evelyn finds herself pulled into Savage's world - a world of passion and seductive games unlike any she has ever experienced. Evelyn's heart is captured with no hope of escape. But can they overcome the tortures of the past together...?
Savage never imagined someone like Evelyn walking into his life. As soon as he sees her he knows he must have her, no matter the cost, in Lord Savage by Mia Gabriel.
My Thoughts
It's been a while since i've gone back into the realm of 'historic romance' - more like since i was last in high school, save for the one off by Sylvia Day that i've read in the time period, but in this instance, we get an interesting mix of old school romance, with a strong mix of naughty erotica.
We meet our leading lady - Eve when she's escaped to London to be on her own and independent for the first time in her life. She's from one of the most established families in America, and she was married off at a young age in order to solidify her father's business. Now that they are all gone, she's going to sow her wild oats at her ripe age of 25.
It's at a party hosted by Lord and Lady Carleigh that her world flips upside down - after coming across a man and woman engaged in a rather active and dirty act - something that she'd never seen before, and in seeing this, awakens something inside her that craves it. And it's not just the act that she sees that she craves, but the man himself.
Lady Carliegh invites Eve and the man (Lord Savage) to her country house for a private party of a few other guests - and the nature of this party is something that even Eve could have never imagined. Maids say that this party is coined as Wanton House - and Eve soon learns that it's exactly that.
Setting out to learn more about sex and about herself and what she craves, we go on a journey of coming into oneself - for both Savage and Eve. Both have been trapped in a life that's not of their own creation, and coming together is not just steamy and passionate, but it's also deep and emotional.
I think that i don't just speak for myself when i say that i was rooting for this couple to be more than just a week fling, but the nature of this story - you know that there's an expiration date and that things will come to an end. Given that it's a trilogy, i think that we were left in a great place - not the typical cliff hanger of a series, but one of tension, yet intrigue of the unknown. The question becomes whether Savage truly is dangerous like everyone thinks, whether the feelings that they started to develop for one another are real, and what will the rest of London do to keep them apart.
The only downfall that i have to say i found with this story is that the wording was periodic to align with the time of the story, but out of my usual vocabulary. I found that it sounded almost unnatural at times to listen to these conversations, especially when it felt like during some of the hotter scenes they went back and forth between 'old english' and current wording - but the detail in each of the scenes was enough to get me past. Enjoy - and i guess we'll have to see what happens in book 2.
July 14, 2014
I really wasn't sure what I expected when I was given a copy of this for an honest review , I have never read a historical romance with a splash of erotica involved but I was completely blown away by the story line . Not once was I disappointed . The characters are written with such passion and the author did a fantastic job making each one stand out above the rest . The plot in this book is so good you really don't know what to expect every time you turn the page . Something new is there to push you past your normal historical romance .
Lord Savage is a very strong alpha character , He is the type of man who knows he is every women's dream and knows how to use it to his advantage . He isn't used to not getting what he wants , he also has a deep past that he doesn't let anyone see .
Mrs Hart is a young widow from America in search of that deep desire , that longing for the sexual experience . She was married into a marriage of convenience , And is longing for what she has only heard from in passing . She doesn't care if what she is seeking is classed as scandalous . Coming from money she is used to getting what she wants without having to ask twice .
The storyline starts out with the pair meeting at a ball , Under scandalous reasons . They soon realise that for different reasons they both want each other. They both get invited to the country for a house party thrown by a very scandalous couple . Once at the country house they find themselves involved in a game of Protector and the Innocent . This turns the story line into a heated mix , They both soon realise all is not as it seems and they seem to be fighting there own feelings towards each other . And everyone else in the house. After all this is a week long party of scandal where anything goes , And everything and anything is allowed .
A huge congratulations to the author on a fantastic plot that keeps you guessing every step of the way . Once you think you have it worked out you are blown out of the water once again . In my opinion this book is well worth the read .
Lord Savage is a very strong alpha character , He is the type of man who knows he is every women's dream and knows how to use it to his advantage . He isn't used to not getting what he wants , he also has a deep past that he doesn't let anyone see .
Mrs Hart is a young widow from America in search of that deep desire , that longing for the sexual experience . She was married into a marriage of convenience , And is longing for what she has only heard from in passing . She doesn't care if what she is seeking is classed as scandalous . Coming from money she is used to getting what she wants without having to ask twice .
The storyline starts out with the pair meeting at a ball , Under scandalous reasons . They soon realise that for different reasons they both want each other. They both get invited to the country for a house party thrown by a very scandalous couple . Once at the country house they find themselves involved in a game of Protector and the Innocent . This turns the story line into a heated mix , They both soon realise all is not as it seems and they seem to be fighting there own feelings towards each other . And everyone else in the house. After all this is a week long party of scandal where anything goes , And everything and anything is allowed .
A huge congratulations to the author on a fantastic plot that keeps you guessing every step of the way . Once you think you have it worked out you are blown out of the water once again . In my opinion this book is well worth the read .
July 20, 2014
Lord Savage
Mia Gabriel
This story was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review.
It was the year 1907 and Mrs. Evelyn Hart found herself a widow. Now it seems that her marriage was to a much older man, an arranged marriage for business purposes at the hands of her father and now that she is a widow she wants to discover a little bit of life before and if she ever remarries.
She attends many balls and get togethers but is disappointed with the suitors that she finds. They are all very boring and studious. The only highlight one evening is when she plays the voyeur to Lord Savage in the garden in a sexual act. She is in despair at never finding the adventure she craves when she meets Lady Carleigh and is invited for a week in the country.
Here she starts her sexual adventure. She is quickly paired with Lord Savage and becomes his Innocent for the week. He is her Dom and she is the sub. Paired with the sensual shows that he hostess has provided, and the erotic dinner set up one evening her nights with Lord Savage make all her sexual dreams a reality. He is dark and foreboding, he gives her many orgasms, introduces her to oral sex and her first spanking. He is all that he is looking for in a lover but he is very deep and closes much of his emotions off to her. He is untouchable and she is craving this closeness. He also believes that they are to be together just for this week. He is actually a favored guest as these games and attends them regularly.
This story is the beginning of a trilogy and I will definitely have to read all three of these stories in order to have all my questions answered. I loved the mixture of BDSM and Victorian dress. The characters were well fleshed out and the sex scenes were definitely hot. I loved the power interchange between them and thought that Lord Savage made a great Dom. Looking forward to book two. I would rate 4/5
Mia Gabriel
This story was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review.
It was the year 1907 and Mrs. Evelyn Hart found herself a widow. Now it seems that her marriage was to a much older man, an arranged marriage for business purposes at the hands of her father and now that she is a widow she wants to discover a little bit of life before and if she ever remarries.
She attends many balls and get togethers but is disappointed with the suitors that she finds. They are all very boring and studious. The only highlight one evening is when she plays the voyeur to Lord Savage in the garden in a sexual act. She is in despair at never finding the adventure she craves when she meets Lady Carleigh and is invited for a week in the country.
Here she starts her sexual adventure. She is quickly paired with Lord Savage and becomes his Innocent for the week. He is her Dom and she is the sub. Paired with the sensual shows that he hostess has provided, and the erotic dinner set up one evening her nights with Lord Savage make all her sexual dreams a reality. He is dark and foreboding, he gives her many orgasms, introduces her to oral sex and her first spanking. He is all that he is looking for in a lover but he is very deep and closes much of his emotions off to her. He is untouchable and she is craving this closeness. He also believes that they are to be together just for this week. He is actually a favored guest as these games and attends them regularly.
This story is the beginning of a trilogy and I will definitely have to read all three of these stories in order to have all my questions answered. I loved the mixture of BDSM and Victorian dress. The characters were well fleshed out and the sex scenes were definitely hot. I loved the power interchange between them and thought that Lord Savage made a great Dom. Looking forward to book two. I would rate 4/5
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December 24, 2015Let me begin by saying that this book held no actual storyline or depth, however, considering the genre most who read it won't exactly be reading it for a deep plot, will they?
We begin with Mrs. Evelyn Hart, a newly made widow from New York travels to England. There she meets Lady Carleigh at a party and when Mrs. Evelyn Hart feels a touch overwhelmed finds herself escaping to the gardens. What she sees there will change the course of her immediate life -
In the Garden "rutting like a stallion" in the open is Lord Savage, an Earl. He's renowned for his sinful ways and prowess. While he's partaking in a rather open coupling Evelyn Hart spies on him, watches him and is intrigued.
What happens after that thrusts [har, har!] Evelyn into a curious week of curiosities and pleasure.
The characters in this story lack depth and there really isn't much story play. There wasn't much substance to this book at all and that includes the sex. Yes, there are scenes and a multitude of them at that, but for me, they seem to lack quality. The quantity is certainly there!
However, what saves it is the fact that this is a fluff book while it is a sex-laden story it is still fluff. For that, I will give it's due rating of 2.8 stars which comes out to be 3.
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We begin with Mrs. Evelyn Hart, a newly made widow from New York travels to England. There she meets Lady Carleigh at a party and when Mrs. Evelyn Hart feels a touch overwhelmed finds herself escaping to the gardens. What she sees there will change the course of her immediate life -
In the Garden "rutting like a stallion" in the open is Lord Savage, an Earl. He's renowned for his sinful ways and prowess. While he's partaking in a rather open coupling Evelyn Hart spies on him, watches him and is intrigued.
What happens after that thrusts [har, har!] Evelyn into a curious week of curiosities and pleasure.
The characters in this story lack depth and there really isn't much story play. There wasn't much substance to this book at all and that includes the sex. Yes, there are scenes and a multitude of them at that, but for me, they seem to lack quality. The quantity is certainly there!
However, what saves it is the fact that this is a fluff book while it is a sex-laden story it is still fluff. For that, I will give it's due rating of 2.8 stars which comes out to be 3.
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July 17, 2014
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Lord Savage has a past that he is hiding behind. He sleeps with just about any female that wants him but he does it on his terms. Evelyn was trapped in a loveless and sexually unfulfilling marriage. Now that she is a widow she wants excitment and to know what she has been missing. One night she goes to a party in London and sees Lord Savage having sex in the garden. It not only intrigues her but now she wants him.
This story was off the reservation. I loved the plot and concept. It is rare that I give BDSM books a 4-star review but this one deserves it. The sex scenes were wonderful and the story had some really dark sides to it that was totally unexpected. It had me in thought when usually I am just pleasure reading.
The characters were wonderfully written. The author did a fabulous job of laying out this story and following through to the end.
Lord Savage has a past that he is hiding behind. He sleeps with just about any female that wants him but he does it on his terms. Evelyn was trapped in a loveless and sexually unfulfilling marriage. Now that she is a widow she wants excitment and to know what she has been missing. One night she goes to a party in London and sees Lord Savage having sex in the garden. It not only intrigues her but now she wants him.
This story was off the reservation. I loved the plot and concept. It is rare that I give BDSM books a 4-star review but this one deserves it. The sex scenes were wonderful and the story had some really dark sides to it that was totally unexpected. It had me in thought when usually I am just pleasure reading.
The characters were wonderfully written. The author did a fabulous job of laying out this story and following through to the end.
July 27, 2014
I received this ARC from Net Galley in return for a review.
This book is outside my usual reading-comfort-zone, but there aren't many historical eroticas out there, so I was intrigued enough to give it a try. Wow, was I glad I did! Not only does this book have the sizzle you'd expect, but I also really liked the setting, a debauched Edwardian country house party. Think of a very adult 'Masterpiece Theater.' Unlike so many hot books, the author actually can WRITE, and spent time developing the characters. Like another reviewer wrote, I appreciated that the heroine was as rich as the hero, and wasn't a poor innocent virgin being corrupted by an older man. (Sorry Mr. Gray) These were two adults in it for pleasure alone, and the attraction that grew between them kept me ripping through the pages. Can't wait for the next installment!
This book is outside my usual reading-comfort-zone, but there aren't many historical eroticas out there, so I was intrigued enough to give it a try. Wow, was I glad I did! Not only does this book have the sizzle you'd expect, but I also really liked the setting, a debauched Edwardian country house party. Think of a very adult 'Masterpiece Theater.' Unlike so many hot books, the author actually can WRITE, and spent time developing the characters. Like another reviewer wrote, I appreciated that the heroine was as rich as the hero, and wasn't a poor innocent virgin being corrupted by an older man. (Sorry Mr. Gray) These were two adults in it for pleasure alone, and the attraction that grew between them kept me ripping through the pages. Can't wait for the next installment!
July 12, 2014
I have not read these kind of books. You know the old romance novels. I figured this was a good one to start with. Lord Savage is an alpha male. I mean, a very wealthy one too. Evelyn has an awakening. I understand everything that goes on with the manor and the sex. This author was very creative with her writing I found myself thoroughly enjoying my as self. I wanted Savage to come to his senses and did he? If course, I am not telling you!!! Well, I am off to the next. I will definitely be reading the next one in this series! It did finish a little abrupt to me. Would definitely enjoy more of these characters.l
I received this ARC from the publisher via Net Galley for my honest review. Thank you, Net galley!
I received this ARC from the publisher via Net Galley for my honest review. Thank you, Net galley!
March 15, 2017
I don't know why I waited so long to read this. It was really good. I still don't like HF as a genre on the whole but add some smuttiness to it and it's awesome. Looking forward to seeing how Evie grows and if Savage can keep up with her.
August 24, 2014
This is the kind of non-supernatural Regency romance I can get into. This is erotica. Plain and simple. There isn’t any chase with this book, and it’s certainly not chaste. There’s little concern for propriety and far more concern for whose getting plugged where. While I kind of missed the sexual build-up that comes with more romance-minded Regency, mainly because the payoff is usually fireworks, I’m not complaining with LORD SAVAGE. It delivered in the bed department over and over and over again.
I like it when sex in books isn’t boring and the author takes care to mix things up. While that’s probably not true to life for many people it makes the read a whole hell of a lot more entertaining. Gabriel didn’t let me down there. Each scene was different, with varying levels of hedonism and a lighter element of BDSM that keeps temperatures risen but also points out the darker side of all of that. Where Savage often asks Evelyn about consent, there are members of the Game that care nothing for that. And since the rules of the Game are that each Protector is free to do educate his or her Innocent how they deem fit it’s allowed, although not necessarily accepted. You get to see that in Blackledge, a rather abhorrent character that takes what he wants and doesn’t see his woman of desire as a human being but merely a fuckable bitch there to do as he commands. But even outside the confines of the Game he often oversteps his bounds and is put in his place by a few people. It’s also clear that when Blackledge sets his sights on Evelyn there are people there, including the hosts, who rally around her to protect her from him. Why he’s not addressed accordingly is never made clear and while it appears that all of his particular participants have been previously willing people are aware that he can step off the ledge rather quickly and he’s kept pretty in check. Thankfully he’s not too prominent in the story.
The Carleighs, the hosts of this Game, are rather sexually open and host this week-long event as a means for people to, well, unclench and step outside of such bounds of society to live a little. It’s definitely a master/servant set-up but both sexes play both roles so it seems that ALL societal norms are tossed out the window here, which I like. Aside from them and Blackledge you don’t see too many other characters enough to get a good grip on their personalities. Simpson a little since she’s Evelyn’s maid while in the Carleigh house but she’s a basic, gossipy maid whose only difference from a normal maid is her looks. Apparently she’s gorgeous where other maids are purposely plainer so as not to draw attention from their “better.”
Lord Savage is a rather changeable character and I don’t really have my finger on his pulse. He’s gentle with Eve and caring and attentive to her desires, both sexual and romantic, but his mood changes on a dime and it makes him rather standoffish. He’s so hot and cold with Eve, blending that attitude in and out of the Game, that by the end of the book I was kind of hoping Eve would leave him behind despite their attachment to each other. He’s unpredictable. And then there was his violent outbreak at dinner when another participant fondled Eve (within the rules of the Game, it’s expected that the participants swap around Innocents with the notion of continuing their education). Savage beat another man for that and ostracized both him and Eve from the Game. Of course he has a damaged history so he has REASONS for his actions but personally, a man with that kind of propensity for violence isn’t one I’d want to be around. Even though he never turned that kind of rage on Eve it’s there and as his feelings for her swapped between protective to possessive it was hard to tell what was going to come out. It’s because of this that ultimately I don’t like Savage. He played too many games with Eve’s head outside of the Game and with his violence he can have all the butthurt he wants in his past. I don’t want to see it.
I liked Eve, though. I think she struck a good balance between being a shocked socialite and wanting to break the bonds that she’d been put in all her life. She didn’t jump into the Game pell mell. Savage had to work at stripping away the old Eve and she did the rest to build up the new one. Actually, I liked both. Really, they’re the same people. The new Eve was just in hiding. She exhibited more laid back sexual tendencies before she arrived at the Game. Those people just helped her break out of her shell. She leaned back a lot on her past, which was expected, but she reminded herself to look forward too. Eve’s a very grounded character and I liked the story she told. I wasn’t too thrilled with her reaction to Savage because, personally, I would have told him to GTFO after so many of his mood changes but that’s just me. She liked who she was with him.
There was some good sex here. I wish Savage wasn’t so possessive of Eve and as a reader got to explore more of the Game aside from when they ambled into public view but they pressed toward that line a bit. There was some okay kink and voyeurism and experimentation. I just wish the Game, excluding Blackledge, was a bit more prominent in the picture. Because really, most of the time they’re sequestered in Savage’s room and the setting got a little dull.
Overall the book’s okay. Savage’s attitude drowns out a lot of the good for me because his attitude became grating. I’m not sure if I’d read on in the series because it would be even more of just those two squirreled away in some room together and Savage getting all moody when Eve said something she didn’t know she shouldn’t have. But Gabriel writes some pretty good sex and she keeps it interesting. So it’s all up in the air at this point.
3 1/2
I like it when sex in books isn’t boring and the author takes care to mix things up. While that’s probably not true to life for many people it makes the read a whole hell of a lot more entertaining. Gabriel didn’t let me down there. Each scene was different, with varying levels of hedonism and a lighter element of BDSM that keeps temperatures risen but also points out the darker side of all of that. Where Savage often asks Evelyn about consent, there are members of the Game that care nothing for that. And since the rules of the Game are that each Protector is free to do educate his or her Innocent how they deem fit it’s allowed, although not necessarily accepted. You get to see that in Blackledge, a rather abhorrent character that takes what he wants and doesn’t see his woman of desire as a human being but merely a fuckable bitch there to do as he commands. But even outside the confines of the Game he often oversteps his bounds and is put in his place by a few people. It’s also clear that when Blackledge sets his sights on Evelyn there are people there, including the hosts, who rally around her to protect her from him. Why he’s not addressed accordingly is never made clear and while it appears that all of his particular participants have been previously willing people are aware that he can step off the ledge rather quickly and he’s kept pretty in check. Thankfully he’s not too prominent in the story.
The Carleighs, the hosts of this Game, are rather sexually open and host this week-long event as a means for people to, well, unclench and step outside of such bounds of society to live a little. It’s definitely a master/servant set-up but both sexes play both roles so it seems that ALL societal norms are tossed out the window here, which I like. Aside from them and Blackledge you don’t see too many other characters enough to get a good grip on their personalities. Simpson a little since she’s Evelyn’s maid while in the Carleigh house but she’s a basic, gossipy maid whose only difference from a normal maid is her looks. Apparently she’s gorgeous where other maids are purposely plainer so as not to draw attention from their “better.”
Lord Savage is a rather changeable character and I don’t really have my finger on his pulse. He’s gentle with Eve and caring and attentive to her desires, both sexual and romantic, but his mood changes on a dime and it makes him rather standoffish. He’s so hot and cold with Eve, blending that attitude in and out of the Game, that by the end of the book I was kind of hoping Eve would leave him behind despite their attachment to each other. He’s unpredictable. And then there was his violent outbreak at dinner when another participant fondled Eve (within the rules of the Game, it’s expected that the participants swap around Innocents with the notion of continuing their education). Savage beat another man for that and ostracized both him and Eve from the Game. Of course he has a damaged history so he has REASONS for his actions but personally, a man with that kind of propensity for violence isn’t one I’d want to be around. Even though he never turned that kind of rage on Eve it’s there and as his feelings for her swapped between protective to possessive it was hard to tell what was going to come out. It’s because of this that ultimately I don’t like Savage. He played too many games with Eve’s head outside of the Game and with his violence he can have all the butthurt he wants in his past. I don’t want to see it.
I liked Eve, though. I think she struck a good balance between being a shocked socialite and wanting to break the bonds that she’d been put in all her life. She didn’t jump into the Game pell mell. Savage had to work at stripping away the old Eve and she did the rest to build up the new one. Actually, I liked both. Really, they’re the same people. The new Eve was just in hiding. She exhibited more laid back sexual tendencies before she arrived at the Game. Those people just helped her break out of her shell. She leaned back a lot on her past, which was expected, but she reminded herself to look forward too. Eve’s a very grounded character and I liked the story she told. I wasn’t too thrilled with her reaction to Savage because, personally, I would have told him to GTFO after so many of his mood changes but that’s just me. She liked who she was with him.
There was some good sex here. I wish Savage wasn’t so possessive of Eve and as a reader got to explore more of the Game aside from when they ambled into public view but they pressed toward that line a bit. There was some okay kink and voyeurism and experimentation. I just wish the Game, excluding Blackledge, was a bit more prominent in the picture. Because really, most of the time they’re sequestered in Savage’s room and the setting got a little dull.
Overall the book’s okay. Savage’s attitude drowns out a lot of the good for me because his attitude became grating. I’m not sure if I’d read on in the series because it would be even more of just those two squirreled away in some room together and Savage getting all moody when Eve said something she didn’t know she shouldn’t have. But Gabriel writes some pretty good sex and she keeps it interesting. So it’s all up in the air at this point.
3 1/2
September 9, 2014
Well that wasn’t quite what I anticipated when I picked Lord Savage as my historical romance read for the month … and no that is not a complaint. I’m much more accustomed to the demure historical romances in which an unmarried female alone in a man’s company is cause for scandal if he’s not a blood relative. But I must admit that I found this work of historical erotica to be a rather stimulating example of the sub-genre. Of course, we still have the trappings of a typical historical romance with the aristocracy, the sheltered heroine, the titled rake, the villain, and the gossiping servants, but the bulk of the book takes place during a hedonistic week in the country in which the Protector “schools” the Innocent (a newcomer to the parties) on the pleasurable delights of the human body.
I found that having an American heiress as the sheltered heroine to be a delightful twist and that despite having been married, she was still quite innocent when it came to sex, but I suppose that’s what happens when a 17 year-old is married off to her father’s business partner who is 40 years her senior. As for the manner in which Eve first encounters Lord Savage, let’s just say that it set the tone for the remainder of the book. Lord Savage, of course, is all that I would expect from the hero in a regency romance – arrogant British nobility with just a bit of an edge that makes him irresistible to all women – in short, a rake. Because of the nature of “The Game” there is a LOT of sex in Lord Savage, which is why I would categorize it as erotica.
While the sex is most definitely hot, it is the developing relationship between Eve and Lord Savage that has me ready to read the next book in the trilogy now. Speaking of, this is a trilogy and while the ending is not a cliffhanger per se, I was unprepared for it thus making it a definite “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!” moment. Initially I was rating this as a four-star read, but it is has become clear to me as I wrote this review that I will definitely reread Lord Savage again as I await the release of book two. Well done Ms. Gabriel and please write quickly.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
I found that having an American heiress as the sheltered heroine to be a delightful twist and that despite having been married, she was still quite innocent when it came to sex, but I suppose that’s what happens when a 17 year-old is married off to her father’s business partner who is 40 years her senior. As for the manner in which Eve first encounters Lord Savage, let’s just say that it set the tone for the remainder of the book. Lord Savage, of course, is all that I would expect from the hero in a regency romance – arrogant British nobility with just a bit of an edge that makes him irresistible to all women – in short, a rake. Because of the nature of “The Game” there is a LOT of sex in Lord Savage, which is why I would categorize it as erotica.
While the sex is most definitely hot, it is the developing relationship between Eve and Lord Savage that has me ready to read the next book in the trilogy now. Speaking of, this is a trilogy and while the ending is not a cliffhanger per se, I was unprepared for it thus making it a definite “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!” moment. Initially I was rating this as a four-star read, but it is has become clear to me as I wrote this review that I will definitely reread Lord Savage again as I await the release of book two. Well done Ms. Gabriel and please write quickly.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
September 10, 2014
3.5 Cocktails
Erotic and historical, not usually two things that mix well. Ms. Savage does an interesting job with this story. Mrs. Evelyn Hart is a widow, so it’s perfectly acceptable for her to attend balls, and attempt to live a little after her arranged marriage. She attends balls hoping to find something exciting, she finds that when she spies Lord Savage in the garden. She is invited to a week long party in the country. There begins her sexual awakening.
This is a story with BDSM elements, she’s paired with the very man she spied upon, Lord Savage has his Innocent, or sub to his Dom. He’s dark and brooding, gives her more pleasure than she’s ever known. He only seems to want her for the week, while Evelyn seems to be yearning for a closeness that just isn’t there.
There are a lot of convoluted parts where rules come into play, rules that only seemed to exist when convenient to the story. I did find myself enjoying the story, and I may even pick up the rest of the trilogy at some point. It did have a great blend of the repressed Victorian with the out there sexuality of BDSM, and I did find myself intrigued by the contrast.
Reviewed by Sheri for Cocktails and Books
Erotic and historical, not usually two things that mix well. Ms. Savage does an interesting job with this story. Mrs. Evelyn Hart is a widow, so it’s perfectly acceptable for her to attend balls, and attempt to live a little after her arranged marriage. She attends balls hoping to find something exciting, she finds that when she spies Lord Savage in the garden. She is invited to a week long party in the country. There begins her sexual awakening.
This is a story with BDSM elements, she’s paired with the very man she spied upon, Lord Savage has his Innocent, or sub to his Dom. He’s dark and brooding, gives her more pleasure than she’s ever known. He only seems to want her for the week, while Evelyn seems to be yearning for a closeness that just isn’t there.
There are a lot of convoluted parts where rules come into play, rules that only seemed to exist when convenient to the story. I did find myself enjoying the story, and I may even pick up the rest of the trilogy at some point. It did have a great blend of the repressed Victorian with the out there sexuality of BDSM, and I did find myself intrigued by the contrast.
Reviewed by Sheri for Cocktails and Books
August 1, 2017
I have a soft spot for historical romances...I absolutely loved this one! Lord Savage is the historical bad boy and the main protagonist Evelyn "Eve" falls right into his trap. During a crazy weekend of raunchy games set to tantalize & broaden the horizons of the guests, Eve is in way over head but more than willing for the challenge or um battles that come with Lord Savage.
It's a sexy trip into a scandalous fling that is so hot. Can't wait to read the next.
It's a sexy trip into a scandalous fling that is so hot. Can't wait to read the next.
January 4, 2021
I felt like this was a bait and switch. I thought I was really a book about Lord Savage and finding his woman.
Instead it's an orgy house party where Lord Savage and his woman focus mostly on each other but I have to read about the sexual escapades of the other guests. The hostess has herself brought in naked to dinner covered in strawberries and whipped cream.
I do not know if I'll read book 2.
Instead it's an orgy house party where Lord Savage and his woman focus mostly on each other but I have to read about the sexual escapades of the other guests. The hostess has herself brought in naked to dinner covered in strawberries and whipped cream.
I do not know if I'll read book 2.
November 19, 2017
This was my first foray into erotica, so bear with me.
In terms of hot sex scenes, this book has it. I had a hard time with the light plot line, but then I realized that it wasn't really about the plot so much as the kinky scenes. It was a strong introduction to erotica in literature.
In terms of hot sex scenes, this book has it. I had a hard time with the light plot line, but then I realized that it wasn't really about the plot so much as the kinky scenes. It was a strong introduction to erotica in literature.
September 17, 2017
An erotica romance.
If anyone has read the Fifty Shades of Grey, this book is very similar to it.
If anyone has read the Fifty Shades of Grey, this book is very similar to it.
March 8, 2018
Certified Anglophile. Any and everything period based will grab my attention...mixed with my love of BDSM and bad boys. I instantly fell in love.
March 4, 2019
no plot
October 5, 2020
Could not bring myself to finish. Erotica is clearly not my thing.
October 14, 2021
Great romantic story with just the right amount of spice.
December 31, 2022
Spicy rating 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
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April 24, 2023The second half of this book was missing... They seem to be selling it at any entirely second book.
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