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First Sinners
Their identities a secret, they are men of mystery with hidden pasts and dark passions. Welcome to the Sinners Club Secret Desires
Faith Pelly is tired of being the responsible daughter. She longs for adventure with a man who will introduce her to the secrets of carnal desire. But she never dreams she will meet the Savage Rake who flirts with her, seduces her and takes her as his own
Dark Secrets
Asked to investigate charges of treason, the Earl of Westbrook attends a house party determined to discover the truth. That includes using all his sensual wiles on the lovely Miss Pelly, a beguiling young woman eager for erotic excitement with a man who will fulfill all her secret fantasies. And he plans on being that man
Sizzling Praise for Kate Pearce
Sinfully hot. If you like your romance hot as you return to the Regency era, where behind the scenes anything goes, then grab "Simply Carnal "for your reading pleasure. "Romance Reviews Today"
The passion of Pearce s erotic tale is focused and intense . Their sex encounters and fantasies steam up the pages. "Romantic Times " on "Simply Shameless"
28,000 Words"
Faith Pelly is tired of being the responsible daughter. She longs for adventure with a man who will introduce her to the secrets of carnal desire. But she never dreams she will meet the Savage Rake who flirts with her, seduces her and takes her as his own
Dark Secrets
Asked to investigate charges of treason, the Earl of Westbrook attends a house party determined to discover the truth. That includes using all his sensual wiles on the lovely Miss Pelly, a beguiling young woman eager for erotic excitement with a man who will fulfill all her secret fantasies. And he plans on being that man
Sizzling Praise for Kate Pearce
Sinfully hot. If you like your romance hot as you return to the Regency era, where behind the scenes anything goes, then grab "Simply Carnal "for your reading pleasure. "Romance Reviews Today"
The passion of Pearce s erotic tale is focused and intense . Their sex encounters and fantasies steam up the pages. "Romantic Times " on "Simply Shameless"
28,000 Words"
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Kate Pearce
164 books1,845 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kate Pearce was born in England in the middle of a large family of girls and quickly found that her imagination was far more interesting than real life. After acquiring a degree in history and barely escaping from the British Civil Service alive, she moved to California and then to Hawaii with her kids and her husband and set about reinventing herself as a romance writer.
She is known for both her unconventional heroes and her joy at subverting romance clichés. In her spare time she self publishes science fiction erotic romance, historical romance, and whatever else she can imagine. You can find Kate on katepearce.com.
She is known for both her unconventional heroes and her joy at subverting romance clichés. In her spare time she self publishes science fiction erotic romance, historical romance, and whatever else she can imagine. You can find Kate on katepearce.com.
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February 25, 2014
4 stars
Lord Westbrook has been given a new mission to see who has been leaking government secrets to the French, understanding that he must do what is necessary to find and arrest the responsible party. He is sent to woo the youngest daughter of the Pelly’s and during so he finds that the older daughter intrigues him much more so with her mind and her wit. Miss Pelly is perfectly happy with her books, rather soaking up knowledge than dealing with the whims of her mother and sister. One night in the library Lord Westbrook comes across a certain book that tells of Miss Pelly’s desires and offers to help her understand the carnal transcripts more clearly.
Risking not only her own reputation but her family’s as well, she dives in and embraces each carnal delight that Lord Westbrook introduces to her. There are no promises of tomorrow, just right now but even that is too much temptation for them as the more time they spend with each other it is clear there is so much more under the surface. Hiding their true intentions from each other, they both have their loyalties tested when things begin to run amok in the Pelly Manor.
The First Sinners was such a treat, one that I truly enjoyed. It was a perfect introduction to the Sinner’s Club, learning about it's founders. Historical Romances for me are hit or miss, sometimes I get lost in the language of old, but this was easy to read and understand plus it was full of heat with a touch of mystery. Lord Westbrook is deliciously tempting and for that era, Miss Pelly was way ahead of her game, wanting to be more than just a Lord’s wife, she wanted partnership, she wanted her mind to be valued as much as her body. I must admit I went in thinking this was going to be about the first BDSM club, but it wasn’t or wasn’t just yet, LOL! One things for sure, I will definitely be reading the next book.
“… enthusiasm and a willingness to be corrupted …”
Lord Westbrook has been given a new mission to see who has been leaking government secrets to the French, understanding that he must do what is necessary to find and arrest the responsible party. He is sent to woo the youngest daughter of the Pelly’s and during so he finds that the older daughter intrigues him much more so with her mind and her wit. Miss Pelly is perfectly happy with her books, rather soaking up knowledge than dealing with the whims of her mother and sister. One night in the library Lord Westbrook comes across a certain book that tells of Miss Pelly’s desires and offers to help her understand the carnal transcripts more clearly.
“I assume you know what a phallus is? It has other names: cock, rod, sword, to mention but a few . In this particular illustration, the three men are filling the woman completely.”
Risking not only her own reputation but her family’s as well, she dives in and embraces each carnal delight that Lord Westbrook introduces to her. There are no promises of tomorrow, just right now but even that is too much temptation for them as the more time they spend with each other it is clear there is so much more under the surface. Hiding their true intentions from each other, they both have their loyalties tested when things begin to run amok in the Pelly Manor.
The First Sinners was such a treat, one that I truly enjoyed. It was a perfect introduction to the Sinner’s Club, learning about it's founders. Historical Romances for me are hit or miss, sometimes I get lost in the language of old, but this was easy to read and understand plus it was full of heat with a touch of mystery. Lord Westbrook is deliciously tempting and for that era, Miss Pelly was way ahead of her game, wanting to be more than just a Lord’s wife, she wanted partnership, she wanted her mind to be valued as much as her body. I must admit I went in thinking this was going to be about the first BDSM club, but it wasn’t or wasn’t just yet, LOL! One things for sure, I will definitely be reading the next book.
November 28, 2019
Spoilers ahead
The Earl of Westbrook works as a spy and is tasked with finding the person selling government secrets in the Pelly household. He comes in as a suitor for the beautiful Margaret but finds himself captivated by her sister instead
Faith is not considered much of a catch anymore so her beautiful sister is the one usually garnering attention until the Earl of Westbrook finds her in the library reading an erotic book....thus begins a sinful affair between the two even though he's supposed to be courting her sister and saving her family from ruin. Even tangled up in pleasure with the Earl Faith knows something is amiss in her home. Loyalty to her family inadvertently causes her to be attacked as the traitor 's identity is revealed
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Years ago I actually collected this author's works in paperbacks so I decided to do a reread. This was a good start to the series more erotic historical fiction than anything else, it won't change romanceland but it was an interesting, short, sexy read
The Earl of Westbrook works as a spy and is tasked with finding the person selling government secrets in the Pelly household. He comes in as a suitor for the beautiful Margaret but finds himself captivated by her sister instead
Faith is not considered much of a catch anymore so her beautiful sister is the one usually garnering attention until the Earl of Westbrook finds her in the library reading an erotic book....thus begins a sinful affair between the two even though he's supposed to be courting her sister and saving her family from ruin. Even tangled up in pleasure with the Earl Faith knows something is amiss in her home. Loyalty to her family inadvertently causes her to be attacked as the traitor 's identity is revealed
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Years ago I actually collected this author's works in paperbacks so I decided to do a reread. This was a good start to the series more erotic historical fiction than anything else, it won't change romanceland but it was an interesting, short, sexy read
January 15, 2014
Wow, I loved this book! It's sexy, it's fun, it's exciting and it's just well-written! If you like erotic historical romance or just a good, sexy story, I recommend it! And I'm looking forward to the other books in the series!
February 26, 2014
There's a lot I liked about this short prequel. I loved the atmosphere. The stately manor, in disrepair, on the rainy cliffs of Cornwall overlooking the crashing sea. Secret passageways and spies and smugglers. And lots of erotic moments between a bluestocking spinster and an exotic rake.
Since the whole story takes place over the course of a couple of days and a lot of (sex)action and intrigue is packed into it, I had to suspend my disbelief a bit and go with it. And I really liked it. It certainly got me on the hook for the rest of the series.
Since the whole story takes place over the course of a couple of days and a lot of (sex)action and intrigue is packed into it, I had to suspend my disbelief a bit and go with it. And I really liked it. It certainly got me on the hook for the rest of the series.
June 25, 2020
The First Sinner
is not only a great example of fun and hot novella, but also one that has a surprisingly interesting and well developed relationships between the heroine and her hero.
Even in less than 100 pages there are heaps of chemistry between Faith and Ian. Add to that those special Kate Pearce made scorching hot sex scenes and you have yourself a pretty great short story.
Plus, it's a nice opening to a longer series.
Recommended for that hot historical romance fix!
4/5 stars
Even in less than 100 pages there are heaps of chemistry between Faith and Ian. Add to that those special Kate Pearce made scorching hot sex scenes and you have yourself a pretty great short story.
Plus, it's a nice opening to a longer series.
Recommended for that hot historical romance fix!
4/5 stars
January 28, 2015
3 stars
It was a quick read and rather a good introduction of what to be expected with the rest in the series.
I liked the mystery and suspense but not the romance. It was dull and no chemistry between main characters.
Looking forward to read next book. Read on your own peril.
It was a quick read and rather a good introduction of what to be expected with the rest in the series.
I liked the mystery and suspense but not the romance. It was dull and no chemistry between main characters.
Looking forward to read next book. Read on your own peril.
December 21, 2013
2.5
Not much backbone or story to fully involve ones interest. True to Pearce's style of writing the erotic aspect was steamy, however much was left to be desire.
Not much backbone or story to fully involve ones interest. True to Pearce's style of writing the erotic aspect was steamy, however much was left to be desire.
February 21, 2021
Another one that pleasantly surprised me. Though I really liked the story, you do begin to see the formula in which this author writes with. It lacks the emotional depth of her older stories, and the erotica is tepid at best. However, I did enjoy this for what it was. And it was light, yet engaging and fast paced.
July 3, 2024
It started off fine, but just took a nose dive after around page 20. Just wasn't a fan of how little build up there was or how poorly the scenes were executed– there was a lot of potential that was missed.
March 23, 2020
Good old fashioned romance novel
December 17, 2013
I've read the first few books in Kate Pearce's House of Pleasure/Simply series (up to Simply Insatiable) and I was impressed with how Kate Pearce mixed the erotic elements to the historical romance story, especially in the earlier books in the series. When I discovered that the author was embarking on a new series, The Sinners Club, I was curious by how Pearce would write a spy series --
The First Sinners is an e-novella that details how The Sinners Club came to be. Ian, Earl of Westbrook, works as an undercover agent for the Crown and he has been assigned to uncover an information network between English peers and the French. Ian becomes a houseguest at Pelly Manor, pretending to court the younger, more beautiful Pelly daughter, Margaret -- but it is the older sister, Faith who truly catches Ian's interest.
Pearce portrays the two sisters in such contrasting manner: one, a bookish bluestocking and the other a social climbing, title-hungry beauty, which struck me as quite a conventional romance device. It wasn't much of a challenge for the hero to prefer Faith over her sister Margaret -- but this is where the conventionality ends: there is more to Margaret than meets the eye and I would want to read more about her. She pretends to be shallow and stupid but she's actually quite clever and machinating. Like her sister, she can see right though Ian's pretense of courtship.
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At every turn in the story, Kate Pearce demonstrates a fresh perspective in romance by challenging standards: I loved how Faith was so jaded and unimpressed by Ian's grand romantic gestures and how she appreciated more the honesty and forthrightness that he shows her.
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At 87 pages, I was surprised at how complete this story was: the idea of smuggling information from the coast of England to France isn't new but Pearce executes this part quite nicely. I appreciated it that the author didn't make the intrigue overly complicated and that she was able to resolve it in the length of her novella. Ian is in Cornwall to investigate, possibly out fellow peers are traitors to the Crown. His job becomes even more complicated when he becomes involved with Faith, who seems to be the most likely person involved in this treachery. Pearce narrates enough of everything and provides enough backstory that makes The First Sinners a satisfactory, quite fast-paced and very engrossing read.
This is a work of erotic historical romance, but, unlike her Simply series, the scenes in The First Sinners have been toned down a notch. Nevertheless, Pearce shows that she is a master of ... sizzle. It's amazing how well she writes sex!
Overall, this is an excellent start to the Sinners Club -- one that I'll definitely be following.
The First Sinners is currently FREE on Amazon.
The First Sinners is an e-novella that details how The Sinners Club came to be. Ian, Earl of Westbrook, works as an undercover agent for the Crown and he has been assigned to uncover an information network between English peers and the French. Ian becomes a houseguest at Pelly Manor, pretending to court the younger, more beautiful Pelly daughter, Margaret -- but it is the older sister, Faith who truly catches Ian's interest.
Pearce portrays the two sisters in such contrasting manner: one, a bookish bluestocking and the other a social climbing, title-hungry beauty, which struck me as quite a conventional romance device. It wasn't much of a challenge for the hero to prefer Faith over her sister Margaret -- but this is where the conventionality ends: there is more to Margaret than meets the eye and I would want to read more about her. She pretends to be shallow and stupid but she's actually quite clever and machinating. Like her sister, she can see right though Ian's pretense of courtship.
"...I suspect he came down here to avoid something in London rather than actually court me."
- loc 400
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"Honor is for men. Women have to use what God have them."
- Margaret, loc 952
At every turn in the story, Kate Pearce demonstrates a fresh perspective in romance by challenging standards: I loved how Faith was so jaded and unimpressed by Ian's grand romantic gestures and how she appreciated more the honesty and forthrightness that he shows her.
"It doesn't look very safe," Miss Pelly observed.
He held out his hand to her. "Don't worry, I'll be with you the whole time."
"Which means we might both fall to our deaths," she muttered as she clambered across the crates toward him.
- loc 732
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He held the candle high. "Do you want to take my hand?"
"I'd rather you use it to find your way, sir."
- loc 742
At 87 pages, I was surprised at how complete this story was: the idea of smuggling information from the coast of England to France isn't new but Pearce executes this part quite nicely. I appreciated it that the author didn't make the intrigue overly complicated and that she was able to resolve it in the length of her novella. Ian is in Cornwall to investigate, possibly out fellow peers are traitors to the Crown. His job becomes even more complicated when he becomes involved with Faith, who seems to be the most likely person involved in this treachery. Pearce narrates enough of everything and provides enough backstory that makes The First Sinners a satisfactory, quite fast-paced and very engrossing read.
This is a work of erotic historical romance, but, unlike her Simply series, the scenes in The First Sinners have been toned down a notch. Nevertheless, Pearce shows that she is a master of ... sizzle. It's amazing how well she writes sex!
Overall, this is an excellent start to the Sinners Club -- one that I'll definitely be following.
The First Sinners is currently FREE on Amazon.
November 9, 2014
Miss Faith Pelly knew she could not complete with her sister's beauty. Faith was most happy with a book in hand and taking care of the family household. Faith was content that she would never marry. Ian Carmichael, Earl of Westbrook was sent to fish out a spy at the Petty Household. Ian was know as the Savage Rake and he known how to work his magic around a female. I really love this book. I could not help myself. I had to read it twice. I love the interaction between the main character. She intrigued him and he explored her curiosity. It was a great start of the series.
April 28, 2015
Great prequel to the series. I'm not a historical romance buff, but this definitely warmed me to the genre.
Great strong female lead, who wasn't completely naive. Male lead was likable and redeemed himself by the end of the story. I'm very interested in the rest of the series.
Oh and I want to read about them trying out the positions in that graphic book she was reading.
Great strong female lead, who wasn't completely naive. Male lead was likable and redeemed himself by the end of the story. I'm very interested in the rest of the series.
Oh and I want to read about them trying out the positions in that graphic book she was reading.
December 19, 2013
This was a delightful new start to a series that I will definitely enjoy! It was sexy with a good amount of mystery and intrigue that will keep the reader engaged from page one. :) I'm very eager for what is in store for the next book!
January 8, 2014
I love being back in this beautiful era that Kate Pearce bring me into. I absolutely loved the First Siners and can't wait to jump right into the Sinner's Club. This whole little world of historical erotica with a side of espionage is oh so GOOD!
April 5, 2021
2nd reading: Loved this just as much as the first time in 2014. Such a hot and steamy short story.
There is a good plot amongst a lot of sex, and it is the set-up of the Sinners Club. 5☆
There is a good plot amongst a lot of sex, and it is the set-up of the Sinners Club. 5☆
October 26, 2014
Excellently Wriitten, a lot of story for a novella. Intrigue, spies, mystery, sexy times, romance!
March 2, 2021
Smugglers or spies
Ian aka Earl of Westbrook has led a very hedonistic life as a rake and a spy! He is Indian and English so he's traveled at a very young age and seen how woman are treated! Faith is not the prettiest of the two sisters but she is the most adventurous and intelligent! She has met her match in Ian who is there to look for spys and not smugglers! Faith wants to protect her family it seems more than her country? Ian has grown tired of debauchery and sees something beyond beauty in Faith!
There is a lot of sex in this short novella far more than an innocent like Faith should know but she reads... a lot! Can there be a HEA when Faith has morals but is hesitant to wed or turn in her family!? Loyalty has a price!
Maybe it can be found in the sinners club?
Ian aka Earl of Westbrook has led a very hedonistic life as a rake and a spy! He is Indian and English so he's traveled at a very young age and seen how woman are treated! Faith is not the prettiest of the two sisters but she is the most adventurous and intelligent! She has met her match in Ian who is there to look for spys and not smugglers! Faith wants to protect her family it seems more than her country? Ian has grown tired of debauchery and sees something beyond beauty in Faith!
There is a lot of sex in this short novella far more than an innocent like Faith should know but she reads... a lot! Can there be a HEA when Faith has morals but is hesitant to wed or turn in her family!? Loyalty has a price!
Maybe it can be found in the sinners club?
July 26, 2021
Quick Read
It had a good amount of fast explicite sex. It had a minor mystery subplot with some not so much exciting danger. I did enjoy reading it but 4 stars I gav it are probably a stretch. The whole story went fast with not much substance to it. Were it not for the crazy sex there wouldn't have been much to the book. So if you don't want to read about sex find a different book.
It had a good amount of fast explicite sex. It had a minor mystery subplot with some not so much exciting danger. I did enjoy reading it but 4 stars I gav it are probably a stretch. The whole story went fast with not much substance to it. Were it not for the crazy sex there wouldn't have been much to the book. So if you don't want to read about sex find a different book.
April 7, 2023
GREAT CHARACTERS - LOT PACKED INTO A SHORT STORY.
IAN - works for the government his task is to infiltrate a family where they believe traitors are passing information to others.
I LOVED him what a character.
FAITH - eldest daughter of the family he is to get close to. She is quite independent / outspoken and determined not to marry.
Great story LOTS of action some quite STEAMY.
LOOKS LIKE A GREAT SERIES
IAN - works for the government his task is to infiltrate a family where they believe traitors are passing information to others.
I LOVED him what a character.
FAITH - eldest daughter of the family he is to get close to. She is quite independent / outspoken and determined not to marry.
Great story LOTS of action some quite STEAMY.
LOOKS LIKE A GREAT SERIES
March 6, 2022
Enjoyable start to a series
An enticing read for a rainy afternoon. Ian, a spymaster sent to the coast to hunt for a spy. Faith, a repressed young woman longing for more than the erotic drawings in her book. These two together are a well matched pair. Erotic, suspenseful, and quite enjoyable. I am compelled to read on to the next Sinners Club offering.
An enticing read for a rainy afternoon. Ian, a spymaster sent to the coast to hunt for a spy. Faith, a repressed young woman longing for more than the erotic drawings in her book. These two together are a well matched pair. Erotic, suspenseful, and quite enjoyable. I am compelled to read on to the next Sinners Club offering.
January 29, 2023
Hehehehehhehehe
NOW THIS WAS A FUN STORY.
I absolutely fell in love with the Fist Sinners. It was fun and enjoyable. I especially like the short story format. It worked really well in this case. I was giggling and wiggling my toes at four o’clock in the morning because I just HAD to finish the book. It was THAT GOOD.
NOW THIS WAS A FUN STORY.
I absolutely fell in love with the Fist Sinners. It was fun and enjoyable. I especially like the short story format. It worked really well in this case. I was giggling and wiggling my toes at four o’clock in the morning because I just HAD to finish the book. It was THAT GOOD.
December 19, 2017
4/5
I kept reading this thinking, have I read this before? I don’t know still if I had or not. Maybe the storyline is just that basic? Regardless, it’s a good Kate Pearce short story of the Regency Romance bent. It is fairly explicit so read with caution.
I kept reading this thinking, have I read this before? I don’t know still if I had or not. Maybe the storyline is just that basic? Regardless, it’s a good Kate Pearce short story of the Regency Romance bent. It is fairly explicit so read with caution.
June 4, 2018
She's a very forward thinking woman, expecting to be a spinster when Ian comes to ferret out who in her family is sending secrets to France. He catches her reading an erotic book, which leads to him giving her real life lessons. It's the prelude to the Sinners series
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 8, 2019
Serie con altísimo contenido erótico muy explicito, eso lo primero.
Después de terminar la seria de "la casa del placer" me he quedado con ganas de la autora.
Ian debe buscar su camino, los mestizos nunca encuentran su sitio pero en este caso encuentra a la mujer.
Después de terminar la seria de "la casa del placer" me he quedado con ganas de la autora.
Ian debe buscar su camino, los mestizos nunca encuentran su sitio pero en este caso encuentra a la mujer.
April 18, 2021
To be fair, the site I was on didn't explain that this was a prequel novella, I thought it was a first novel, but by golly it was so boring and quick moving. I didn't connect with the characters and their relationship felt rushed and fake. Bleh.
February 3, 2022
This book either needed to be longer with more character development or shorter with less characters and story. The twists were not thought-out enough for it to be surprising or interesting. But the sex scenes were well written, and it was a fast-paced read.
July 4, 2023
Fraquinha como a grande maioria das novelas, 3 estrelas esperando q seja um prologo decente para os próximos livros
Um conde espião meio inglês meio indiano e uma irmã considerada solteirona, mas muito curiosa em relação a luxúria.
Um conde espião meio inglês meio indiano e uma irmã considerada solteirona, mas muito curiosa em relação a luxúria.
July 28, 2018
Quick, nothing special.
September 18, 2019
It as good as the house of pleasure series, but very atmospheric sensual story on the sea coast
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