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Saving Lady Ilsa
Bradford Stratton needs a wife. It isn’t a tragic problem until one considers his disposition. He’d rather spend his days, and nights, with his young lover Frederick. But his father’s gently put request that he marry is nothing short of an order, and Bradford won’t settle for a silly bit of fluff. When he sees the beautiful Norwegian seamstress, he makes his decision on the spot. He has to have her, even as he knows claiming her could destroy his relationship with Frederick.
Ilsa Bergstrom has endured all the abuse she can take from her late sister’s cruel husband. But a thirty-year-old childless woman in London’s rough Whitechapel has few options for surviving on her own, and after a horrific night of abuse at the hands of three men, she’ll never choose whoring as one of them. Yet when handsome nobleman Bradford Stratton makes a scandalous proposition, she accepts without hesitation. Bradford proves to be a gentle and generous lover. But Ilsa knows when something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Ilsa Bergstrom has endured all the abuse she can take from her late sister’s cruel husband. But a thirty-year-old childless woman in London’s rough Whitechapel has few options for surviving on her own, and after a horrific night of abuse at the hands of three men, she’ll never choose whoring as one of them. Yet when handsome nobleman Bradford Stratton makes a scandalous proposition, she accepts without hesitation. Bradford proves to be a gentle and generous lover. But Ilsa knows when something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2010
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October 11, 2011
Full, non-spoiler review courtesy at Book & Movie Dimension a Blog
Amazing, just the kind of original story you'd enjoy. Filled with passion and heroic moments.
Merged review:
Full, non-spoiler review courtesy at Book & Movie Dimension a Blog
Ilsa is a seamstress that is abused by a her her sister's late husband. Her life revolves around having to please his every demand, which is horrific. I felt for Ilsa. Poor Ilsa has to believe the worst in men after all they take savagely. So Ilsa things. Ilsa is an attractive woman but no longer a young girl. With few prospects here and there she has to make do. Things are not so bad. Luck seems to shine on her. While Ilsa feels self-damaged she isn't to a certain of herself. Not knowing what she must do. One particular available nobleman is happy to welcome her. He needs someone like her. Ilsa is wary until things get hot and lusty.
Moments where the players act every bit hilarious and joke give it more fun to the story. The story takes place in Whitechapel London, 1859. There is drama as well. Something nobody sees coming. Less romantic but more hot and heavy defines Saving Lady Ilsa. As for the character's complexity, its rather mild. A sort of in-between. If your looking for personality this isn't too much for you. It's more about the action, not just between the characters, but the plot in general. The plot itself is well spread out.
It has a pretty good ending and starts out from the beginning well paced. Never drags out or feels too boring. Found I couldn't keep myself off the sexy scenes on the pages. This is one of those books not to be taken too serious. More of a teaser. The sex scenes are really precious. Ocassionally you will be happy to know the characters aren't just about the sex but do care for each other.Since the characters have had their shared sorrows.The conclusion will leave you out there thinking. You will just have a blast reading it along with the beautiful cover of the book you can't go wrong.
Amazing, just the kind of original story you'd enjoy. Filled with passion and heroic moments.
Merged review:
Full, non-spoiler review courtesy at Book & Movie Dimension a Blog
Ilsa is a seamstress that is abused by a her her sister's late husband. Her life revolves around having to please his every demand, which is horrific. I felt for Ilsa. Poor Ilsa has to believe the worst in men after all they take savagely. So Ilsa things. Ilsa is an attractive woman but no longer a young girl. With few prospects here and there she has to make do. Things are not so bad. Luck seems to shine on her. While Ilsa feels self-damaged she isn't to a certain of herself. Not knowing what she must do. One particular available nobleman is happy to welcome her. He needs someone like her. Ilsa is wary until things get hot and lusty.
Moments where the players act every bit hilarious and joke give it more fun to the story. The story takes place in Whitechapel London, 1859. There is drama as well. Something nobody sees coming. Less romantic but more hot and heavy defines Saving Lady Ilsa. As for the character's complexity, its rather mild. A sort of in-between. If your looking for personality this isn't too much for you. It's more about the action, not just between the characters, but the plot in general. The plot itself is well spread out.
It has a pretty good ending and starts out from the beginning well paced. Never drags out or feels too boring. Found I couldn't keep myself off the sexy scenes on the pages. This is one of those books not to be taken too serious. More of a teaser. The sex scenes are really precious. Ocassionally you will be happy to know the characters aren't just about the sex but do care for each other.Since the characters have had their shared sorrows.The conclusion will leave you out there thinking. You will just have a blast reading it along with the beautiful cover of the book you can't go wrong.
November 30, 2022
The blurb that explains the plot of the book sounded interesting and right up my alley. I don’t know what it was that made me feel that there wasn’t any chemistry between the characters. There was no spark, love nothing .
For such an epic build up the whole thing felt flat from the drama, lack of romance and the total lack of anything when it came to the spicey scenes
For such an epic build up the whole thing felt flat from the drama, lack of romance and the total lack of anything when it came to the spicey scenes
February 22, 2018
This is one of my favorite books, I've reread it about 4 times
February 23, 2011
I don't know what it was about this book that kept me from really liking it. I didn't feel a connection the the characters I think might be the problem. It was written well enough and the plot wasn't bad. Just no connection. Couldn't care one way or the other about them getting together or them in general.
January 8, 2016
Delightful romance, however, fairly risque considering the time setting. The author writes the scenes vividly, but with beauty and taste. They may still be too blunt for some. Not recommended for those turned off by M - M relations.
October 20, 2010
3.5 out of 5
September 23, 2013
Nothing knocked my sox off yet I didn't dislike it. Kind of a by the numbers, tick off the scenarios erotica.
June 28, 2016
Such a sweet romance. A great story from start to finish.
I loved this book. The story has a nice flow and the characters are enchanting. And happy I read this.
I loved this book. The story has a nice flow and the characters are enchanting. And happy I read this.
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