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Eldritch Legacy #2
Lessons Learned
Eldritch Legacy; Previous Secrets Revealed
BDSM Erotic Historical Fantasy
An enlightened woman of her times, Camille Rocheford stirs up controversy with a novel published under her true name rather than a male pseudonym. Yet despite her modern views, Camille is at odds with the carefree morals of her more open peers. Lured into summering at the home of an undisclosed host, she is shocked to meet the infamous Stefan Eldritch, the greatest scandal being her instant attraction to him.
Stefan Eldritch is known for his provocative verse, more so for his wild soirees. Born into wealth, the poet enjoys a life of excess even as he holds the aristocracy in contempt. But one luxury eludes him—the woman who can match him in both wits and in bed. Until he meets Camille.
An unlikely pair, Stefan and Camille fall into creative collaboration—and unbridled romance. When the lovers stumble upon the lost path of the Magi, the power they unleash plunges them deeper into a world of reckless abandon. Yet sinister forces lurk in wait, putting the power of the pen and a pledge of love to the ultimate test.
Publisher's This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find Anal play/intercourse, BDSM theme and content, ménage and moresome (m/f/m, m/f/f/m, partner swapping), same-sex interaction (f/f), voyeurism.
BDSM Erotic Historical Fantasy
An enlightened woman of her times, Camille Rocheford stirs up controversy with a novel published under her true name rather than a male pseudonym. Yet despite her modern views, Camille is at odds with the carefree morals of her more open peers. Lured into summering at the home of an undisclosed host, she is shocked to meet the infamous Stefan Eldritch, the greatest scandal being her instant attraction to him.
Stefan Eldritch is known for his provocative verse, more so for his wild soirees. Born into wealth, the poet enjoys a life of excess even as he holds the aristocracy in contempt. But one luxury eludes him—the woman who can match him in both wits and in bed. Until he meets Camille.
An unlikely pair, Stefan and Camille fall into creative collaboration—and unbridled romance. When the lovers stumble upon the lost path of the Magi, the power they unleash plunges them deeper into a world of reckless abandon. Yet sinister forces lurk in wait, putting the power of the pen and a pledge of love to the ultimate test.
Publisher's This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find Anal play/intercourse, BDSM theme and content, ménage and moresome (m/f/m, m/f/f/m, partner swapping), same-sex interaction (f/f), voyeurism.
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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November 21, 2009
I purchased this by accident on my kindle.. How fast that buy now button works... But really happy I did! It is hardcore sexual theme not for readers of light romance but the story surrounding the sex was terrific! Contained love and magic and paranormal elements no real historical figures but it is HR and I wish I had read the 1st in the series beforehand although it is not needed to enjoy this storyline. I immediately purchased the 1st one had to go thru barnes and nobles n their e reader however because kindle dint carry it which annoys me when only certain works of some authors are available not everything that makes little sense to me... Ah well.. Hoping to enjoy this other book by Strauss as much.
December 5, 2010
4.5 Stars
Camille Rocheford is a talented writer, one of precious few female writers of her time published under her own name. Together with her best friend Nicolette, Camille spends a summer at Eventide, a country manor known for the debauchery surrounding its current owner, infamous poet Stefan Eldritch. Before long, demure Camille is seduced by the decadent pleasures of Stefan's world and the powerful magic he carries within. Sizzling chemistry and a shared love for the written word lead Stefan and Camille to become friends, lovers and collaborators. Inspired by their shared views regarding politics and the injustices perpetrated against the common people by the current emperor, Stefan and Camille begin writing seditious pamphlets and publishing them under a pseudonym. Outside the comforting walls of Eventide the head of the Eldritch clan is seeking favor with the emperor in a quest to place an Eldritch woman at the emperor's side and have the Eldritch name in the ruling house again, even if it means trampling one of their own.
I confess. I was addicted to historical category romance novels when I was a teen and the Regency period was my favorite. I loved those books, but they always left me wanting more, so much so that eventually I stopped reading them. Now, decades later, I picked up Katrina's Lessons Learned and found a Regency style romance that delivers everything I love about the period together with the kind of spicy, dark, explicit, genre crossing edge I always wanted, but never got . Yeah!
I was impressed by the writing and the way in which the author adapted her style to fit this story. This is one of Ms. Strauss' biggest strengths and a key element in creating the right "feel" for the book. The reader is placed in the right period and the right frame of mind from page one.
The characters are fabulous. It is apparent from reading the story that these are cherished characters. At times, I could almost hear the author clicking her tongue (or was that me...), particularly at Stefan, with a mixture of love and annoyance. Very appropriate since Stefan is like a wayward child in some ways. In fact, Stefan Eldritch is full of contradictions. He is disreputable but honorable, spoiled yet adaptable, incredibly powerful but with the soul of a lover. He is precious!
The plot is good and keeps the story moving at a nice pace. However, the enjoyment is not in unexpected plot twists or shocking discoveries. Instead the beauty of the story is in the masterful blend of Regency period sensibility with strong paranormal elements, executed in a way that keeps the perfect degree of tension flowing from the first page through the last. Even as the author pleasures the senses with idyllic descriptions, a thread of tension thrums underneath reinforcing the feeling that everything is not what it seems. Throughout the story, well placed details foreshadow future events. I love it!
Lesson's Learned is a unique story perfect for those of us who prefer our romance dark and spicy. A nice treat bound to bring excitement to the most boring of days!
Camille Rocheford is a talented writer, one of precious few female writers of her time published under her own name. Together with her best friend Nicolette, Camille spends a summer at Eventide, a country manor known for the debauchery surrounding its current owner, infamous poet Stefan Eldritch. Before long, demure Camille is seduced by the decadent pleasures of Stefan's world and the powerful magic he carries within. Sizzling chemistry and a shared love for the written word lead Stefan and Camille to become friends, lovers and collaborators. Inspired by their shared views regarding politics and the injustices perpetrated against the common people by the current emperor, Stefan and Camille begin writing seditious pamphlets and publishing them under a pseudonym. Outside the comforting walls of Eventide the head of the Eldritch clan is seeking favor with the emperor in a quest to place an Eldritch woman at the emperor's side and have the Eldritch name in the ruling house again, even if it means trampling one of their own.
I confess. I was addicted to historical category romance novels when I was a teen and the Regency period was my favorite. I loved those books, but they always left me wanting more, so much so that eventually I stopped reading them. Now, decades later, I picked up Katrina's Lessons Learned and found a Regency style romance that delivers everything I love about the period together with the kind of spicy, dark, explicit, genre crossing edge I always wanted, but never got . Yeah!
I was impressed by the writing and the way in which the author adapted her style to fit this story. This is one of Ms. Strauss' biggest strengths and a key element in creating the right "feel" for the book. The reader is placed in the right period and the right frame of mind from page one.
The characters are fabulous. It is apparent from reading the story that these are cherished characters. At times, I could almost hear the author clicking her tongue (or was that me...), particularly at Stefan, with a mixture of love and annoyance. Very appropriate since Stefan is like a wayward child in some ways. In fact, Stefan Eldritch is full of contradictions. He is disreputable but honorable, spoiled yet adaptable, incredibly powerful but with the soul of a lover. He is precious!
The plot is good and keeps the story moving at a nice pace. However, the enjoyment is not in unexpected plot twists or shocking discoveries. Instead the beauty of the story is in the masterful blend of Regency period sensibility with strong paranormal elements, executed in a way that keeps the perfect degree of tension flowing from the first page through the last. Even as the author pleasures the senses with idyllic descriptions, a thread of tension thrums underneath reinforcing the feeling that everything is not what it seems. Throughout the story, well placed details foreshadow future events. I love it!
Lesson's Learned is a unique story perfect for those of us who prefer our romance dark and spicy. A nice treat bound to bring excitement to the most boring of days!
May 23, 2013
Nicholette and Camille, two best friends, travel to Eventide Manor to spend the summer. Camille a prim and proper girl who is focused on her writing is completely opposite of her promiscuous and adventurous girlfriend Nicholette.
The two girls spend their summer exploring their fantasies, divulging in culture, and discovering new fantasies. Both girls become acquainted with Stefan Eldritch and the famous pianist, Klauss von Alstyne. Camille not only discovers a wilder side deep within her but she discovers a true love that bounds her soul but sets her spirit free.
With a newfound bond and love for Stefan Eldritch, the two lovers explore each other physically as well as mentally tightening the bond they have created. Together they create controversy through pamphlets secretly printed and distributed against the notorious Emperor Pierpont and the government he leads.
Political disagreement soon catches up to them and Stefan absorbs all responsibility to save Camille from imprisonment. Distraught over their separation and the danger of execution that Stefan now faces, Camille finds a psychic connection of Stefan’s ancestor Queen and a secret passage to Stefan’s cell is revealed to her.
With the help of Nicholette, Klauss, Stefan’s sister, and Camille’s family she devises a plan of escape for Stefan. Hurdling through the guards and bribing her way through to the prison, she finds the secret passage to Stefan and they escape together.
Together once again, the four flee the country and sail away towards a hopeful future as ghosts from the past end the evil and torment that was born unto the descendents of the Eldritch line.
Katrina Strauss has continued the Eldritch legacy, in the tale of Lessons Learned, and has created a new adventure of love, hate, sexual fantasies, and inner desires. I rate this book a 4 and look
The two girls spend their summer exploring their fantasies, divulging in culture, and discovering new fantasies. Both girls become acquainted with Stefan Eldritch and the famous pianist, Klauss von Alstyne. Camille not only discovers a wilder side deep within her but she discovers a true love that bounds her soul but sets her spirit free.
With a newfound bond and love for Stefan Eldritch, the two lovers explore each other physically as well as mentally tightening the bond they have created. Together they create controversy through pamphlets secretly printed and distributed against the notorious Emperor Pierpont and the government he leads.
Political disagreement soon catches up to them and Stefan absorbs all responsibility to save Camille from imprisonment. Distraught over their separation and the danger of execution that Stefan now faces, Camille finds a psychic connection of Stefan’s ancestor Queen and a secret passage to Stefan’s cell is revealed to her.
With the help of Nicholette, Klauss, Stefan’s sister, and Camille’s family she devises a plan of escape for Stefan. Hurdling through the guards and bribing her way through to the prison, she finds the secret passage to Stefan and they escape together.
Together once again, the four flee the country and sail away towards a hopeful future as ghosts from the past end the evil and torment that was born unto the descendents of the Eldritch line.
Katrina Strauss has continued the Eldritch legacy, in the tale of Lessons Learned, and has created a new adventure of love, hate, sexual fantasies, and inner desires. I rate this book a 4 and look
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