Simply Forbidden

House Of Pleasure #6

by Kate Pearce

Your most scorching desires come blissfully true at Madame Helene's Pleasure House--an elite brothel in Regency England where passion has no limits. . .



Nothing's More Satisfying Than. . .


With an unconventional upbringing and a reputation as a shameless flirt, Lisette Delornay-Ross is not your typical young lady of the ton. Unlike her peers, she is not afraid to follow her desires. And what she desires is Major Lord Gabriel Swanfield. . .



Fulfilling Forbidden Passions. . .


Returned to England after his harrowing ordeal as a war prisoner, Gabriel has shunned society. When Lisette brazenly confronts him, he feels an overwhelming stirring of lust. He's sure she would never entertain the illicit desires he indulges at Madame Helene's. But when he kisses her, he discovers her thirst for pleasure--and adventure--matches his. . .


Praise for Kate Pearce's Simply Sexual



"This book has something for hot sex scenes, a sexy hero with a tragic past, a smart and compassionate heroine, intrigue, danger and Regency London at its most decadent!"
– Romantic Times



"Can you say HOT? Well it doesn't get much hotter than Simply Sexual."
– Simply Romance Reviews

Genres: Erotica, Historical Romance, Historical, Romance, BDSM, Erotic Romance, M M F

325 pages, Trade Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

New 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.

Reviews

[jenjn79 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do so enjoy this series. And I almost missed this release because I haven't been paying enough attention to release dates. I stumbled on it at B&N and snatched it right up. For me, this is one of the best erotic romance series' I've read and this was another solid, enjoyable addition.

Series Note:
Sixth book in the "House of Pleasure" series. Probably not necessary to read the others before this one, but it would give you a better background picture.

Summary:
As the daughter of the proprietor of the notorious Madame Helene's House of Pleasure, Lisette Delornay-Ross knows more about what goes on between men an women than she should. But with her younger sister about to make her come out, Lisette knows she must temper herself so as not to ruin her sisters chances. Then she meets the intriguing Gabriel Swanfield.

A bit of an outcast himself, Gabriel's not your average guy when it comes to his sexual activities. And when Lisette spies him at Madame Helene's, she's rather fascinated by what he does - or doesn't - do while there. She can't help but put herself in his path. She's desperate to know more about the secretive man. But a lot of things stand in the way of their developing relationship that must be conquered first.

Review:
This will probably be a bit of a short review since I read this a month ago and am just not getting around to writing my review and I'm drawing a blank on all that I would have said.

I love this series though. It pushes the boundaries and shows you a different side of historical romances. I love that. And I love that despite the very overt and abundant sexuality of these books, you still get a solid storyline and romance. A lot of these very erotic books get too lost in the sex scenes and the romance is severely underdeveloped and based only on lust. But Pearce gives you the juicy sex scenes AND a romance/storyline you can buy into. It's the perfect combination.

Gabriel and Lisette are such interesting characters. Lisette the daughter of a brothel proprietor, and Gabe a former war POW once accused of treason. I liked how Lisette has to confront her anger over being abandoned by her mother as a child. She's very conflicted between understanding why her mother did it but still being angry about it. And poor Gabriel...he's just been dealt a crappy lot in life all around. They're two characters who bring comfort and understanding to each other. I like how each challenges the other to confront the past.

The sexuality of the book is very bold. Gabriel's actions are intriguing in this aspect. And I loved how Lisette gets involved. Very unique and interesting. It would be easy for a series so sexually based to become repetitive but Pearce has managed to mix things up with every book. The way the relationship develops in this book is well done and kept me reading.

I also liked the further development of the character of Christian (Lisette's brother). Very interesting guy who seems like he may have a lot of secrets. The conflict that develops between him and Lisette has me really wanting to read Christian's story (I hope he's next...)

If I had to quibble over 1 thing it might be the not-so-secret secret relationship between Lisette's parents and Helene being Lisette's mother. Given Helene's occupation and reputation, she's distanced a bit from the family and I'm not sure I quite bought into that. Would they really have been able to keep everything so secret? Not sure I believe it.

Anyway, good addition to the series and I can't wait for the next book...which I really really hope will be about Christian.

WARNING, this book contains: explicit sex and language, oral sex, anal sex, m/m oral & anal, bondage...and okay, instead of listing all the various kinds of good stuff, just know there's a lot of varied sex acts and combinations in this book, k?

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

At Madame Helene’s House of Pleasure, nothing is forbidden. In the social world of London’s ton, almost everything is, provided you’re an unmarried woman. Lisette Delornay-Ross is both part and apart of both societies. She’s the daughter of the infamous Madame Helene, and, when she was younger, acted out by enjoying the world of the pleasure house. However, now that her younger, “legitimate” half-sister is coming out into society, Lisette is attempting to be the model of propriety. Neither total abandon nor formidable strictures suit her, so Lisette lives a sort of half-life…until she meets Major Lord Gabriel Swanfield.

Gabriel’s upbringing has also been atypical, but unlike Lisette, the result of his past is that he has a very conventional view on women and marriage. The problem is, Gabriel’s desires don’t fit his definition of “ordinary” and the fiery Lisette only heightens his illicit cravings. One kiss, one taste, one touch is all it takes for Gabriel to question the path he has chosen to take. But in trying to give Lisette what he thinks she wants, will he ruin their chance at a love, while unconventional, could make them both happier than they have ever been?

Get ready for the first truly spectacular book of 2011! Simply Forbidden dazzles with its rich characterization, sexy-as-sin eroticism, and beautiful romance.

Lisette charmed me from the first in her parents’ story, Simply Shameless, and I’ve been looking forward ever since to her romance. She’s an extraordinary heroine, filled with life, intelligence, and kindness, but there’s hidden vulnerabilities in her that she doesn’t always recognize. She grew up in a French convent and wasn’t aware of her mother’s business until she was a teenager. She also had no idea who her father was until that time. Though she now has her family all together, Lisette has never trusted anyone not to abandon her, save her twin, Christian, and he has pulled away from her as well. Lisette tugged at my heartstrings and I could see why she felt alone in a crowd. Gabriel’s history also has left him with abandonment issues and the two are well-matched in that regard. They strengthen each other, help one another learn to trust, to take a chance and open their heart. Both Lisette and Gabriel make plenty of mistakes as they fall in love, but they learn and grow from them, their relationship coming out stronger because of it.

Simply Forbidden is the sixth book in Kate Pearce’s House of Pleasure series but it can be read as a standalone. Fans of the series will rejoice that many of the characters from the previous books (Simply Sexual, Simply Sinful, Simply Shameless, Simply Wicked, and Simply Insatiable) are at least mentioned, and as one might expect, Lisette’s parents play strong supporting roles in Simply Forbidden. It delighted me that Ms. Pearce weaved in cameos or passing mentions of prior protagonists I’ve come to love while seamlessly adding in new characters to capture the heart. She does this all while never taking the focus off of Lisette and Gabriel for a moment. There is only one problem I had with Simply Forbidden , and it’s a problem of a greedy reader: I want more! More House of Pleasure books and more of the Delornay-Ross family, in particular a certain sensual blond. I’ve been dying for Christian’s story and with Simply Forbidden Ms. Pearce only left me with more questions about Lisette’s enigmatic twin.

Ms. Pearce packs heat and heart into all of her books in the most wonderful way, which is why so many of her novels land on my “favorites” shelf. Simply Forbidden will be on said shelf as soon as I can stop re-reading it. I Joyfully Recommend Simply Forbidden – it’s simply fantastic!

Recommended Read. Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.

[daemyra, the realm's delight · Rating 5 out of 5]

RTC!

Initial impressions: This is my favourite book of the House of Pleasure series. Psychological conflict is good between H+h.

~Full review~

I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed Simply Forbidden, especially because last time I finished a book in this series, I resolved not to continue on. However, I really liked this?? Lisette and Gabriel have amazing chemistry between each other and I bought in to the psychological conflict Lisette has against trusting in Gabriel, and her realization that she may have childhood abandonment issues that are impacting her current relationships.

Lisette seems like she has matured, after her initial rebellion when we first meet Helene in her own story earlier in the series. It's assumed her twin, Christian, is the one who is still a little angry about the past, but Lisette realizes she has a deep-seated fear that no one wants her, not her family or Gabriel. One of her biggest blocks is to stop testing Gabriel by saying one thing and seeing what he will do. She doesn't even realize she is doing this, and Gabriel calls her out on it. So, not only do they have great initial chemistry but their arguments are great.

Lisette, besides her aborted marriage attempt with Lord Nash, has also other sexual experiences under her belt, and I also found it refreshing that she was not wringing her hands about it. In fact, what I do like about the House of Pleasure series, on the whole, is how it models what it can look like to have a healthy, expansive, and loving perspective about sex, sexual pleasure, polyamorous relationships, bisexuality, and masculinity outside of toxic patriarchy.

Lisette has honest conversations about sex with her father, Philip. I think she tells him she has slept with Gabriel and Philip doesn't do anything except ask her questions about if she likes him etc. I also think Helene is a great example of a sex-positive parent too. Most of the conflicts between the H+h end with the hero feeling good that he can receive or submit to his sexual pleasure with women and men. If there was one complaint I have was, to be honest, some of the books could have been M/M romance than M/F because the hero had more chemistry with the other man than the heroine.

But not here! I really bought in to Gabriel and Lisette. This is my favourite of the series, and overall, this should be a series to read if you like historical erotica.

[Wenj · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 STARS

Review provided by Black Lagoon Reviews:

Simply Forbidden, the sixth novel in Kate Pearce's scorching House of Pleasure series, is a wickedly delicious novel that will leave you panting for more. Without a doubt this historical romance series explores the naughtier side of Regency England with sinful eloquence creating a world you will want to visit again and again.

The wonderful flowing writing of Pearce is definitely one of the aspects that I truly enjoyed about this novel. With it she recreates the world of the ton, or high society, that is easily stepped in to. With wonderfully eloquent descriptions and scenes, the world of Regency England springs to life creating a masterfully set atmosphere that I was eager to see explored. The rigidity of England's elite mixed with the deeper hidden aspects of society's forbidden desires was a nice contrast as both the elegant balls and the dimmed corners of the Pleasure House were more deeply explored. I love this juxtaposition within society, the dirty little secrets that everyone tried to conceal and the overlying hypocrisy as everyone revels in others' dishonor and misdeeds. It definitely creates a world that is never short on conflict which served to keep me interested and constantly on my toes when I wasn't enthralled by the phenomenal romantic entanglements.

The characters were likable and highly appealing with each having something of a tortured past which served to create a lot of feelings of inadequacy. But, while Lisette is eager to accept herself and her desires unfettered by the constrictions of the ton, Gabriel is determined to keep his head down and his nose clean. His dismal past certainly adds to his tortured appeal as during the war he was held prisoner and upon his return he was labeled as a traitor, but never convicted. But, in society's eyes, a verdict is never needed and he is pretty much ostracized by the upper crust. Each has a richly developed history full of traumatic experiences and past hurts that have gone unhealed which created a wonderfully richness and dimensionality to their characters. They have a great emotional quality that I was easily sucked into as they struggle to understand not only themselves but the feelings that they come to feel for one another. But, while trying to be true to their more atypical and unconventional views on society they also struggle to become what society expects of them being the proper gentleman and lady, reserved and stiff. However, while they may play at being the prim and proper citizen's their stations within society dictate, there is nothing typical about these characters in that they aren't your the usual staunchly repressed society members bent on denying their baser desires no matter what appearances may allude to.

Even while unaware of the other's flaming desires, there is definitely a lot of sexual tension between them as they verbally spar and feel each other out, each driven by their questionable desire for the other. Soon Lisette discovers the secret that the more dominating and stoic Gabriel hides and is shocked to find him falling quickly under her rule with him surrendering to her implicitly and trusting her with his more baser needs. It was definitely interesting watching the dynamic of their relationship constantly shift as they try to understand the other, the supposition of their roles in the relationship leading to much strife and conflict as they each try to become something other then what they are. But, even despite the uneasiness of their relationship their passion is a scorching inferno that leaves little doubt of their compatibility creating scenes that leave you panting for more. Truly, the word 'hot' really does not even come close to describing the deliciously scintillating relationship that these two share.

Really, the only negative thing I have to say about this novel is that the pace wavers towards the end of the story struggling to pull all the threads of the plot back together to form a nice neat little bow. And honestly, I can't even complain too much about that as most of the plot seems to speed by leaving you gasping for breath, not to mention struggling to find your equilibrium as the erotically charged romance will definitely have your head swimming in places out of sheer lust. But, even with the slacking pace, this was still an amazing read with characters that I truly loved seeing evolve throughout.

Overall, this was an amazing read with rich emotionality and an erotically sensual romance that held an edge of realism that kept this from being too fantastically romantic, but more practical and accessible. This was my first time reading anything by this author, but I can safely say that Kate Peace now has a place as one of my favorite romance authors. I will definitely be checking out more volumes of this deliciously erotic series!

[Lindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is absolutely the best erotic historical romance series out there. I love, love, love Kate Pearce. I'll post my full review once it's written.
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Lisette Delornay-Ross is not your typical nineteenth century young lady; her mother owns an infamous house of pleasure, and she and her brother were raised abroad. She’s known for her flirtatious ways and she isn’t the innocent miss one might expect. The man who isn’t immediately taken with her charms intrigues her.

Major Lord Gabriel Swanfield is a guest at her father's house party, but he isn’t really there to socialize; he’s there to buy horses. He was a prisoner of war and he’s very reserved. But he’s drawn to Lisette's ability to be comfortable in social settings while also being very sensual and forthright. He feels equal parts frustration and attraction. Gabriel won't let himself fuck anyone; he doesn't believe in sex outside of marriage. What he doesn’t initially know is that Lisette is exactly what he needs. She isn’t afraid of his raw sexuality and unconventional desires. She doesn't judge and loves him just as he is, emotionally damaged and all. Gabriel was accused of giving away military secrets and now society shuns him instead of giving him the hero’s welcome he deserves. And now the military issues are being brought up again, primarily by the members of his family who are unhappy that he inherited the title. But with Lisette at his side lending him her strength, Gabriel can overcome most anything.

Simply Forbidden is simply outstanding! Honestly, I wait on the edge of my seat for the next book in this series to come out. One of the things I like best about this series is there’s usually an open communication between the main characters. If they’re upset about something, they talk about it instead of stewing and fretting about it. That honesty is very refreshing. I’ve been looking forward to Lisette's story since we met her in a previous book. She's a flirt but she's very kind and non judgmental. The chemistry between Lisette and Gabriel is delicious, and Kate Pearce has a notable talent for writing smoldering sensuality. When I read her books I feel like I've crawled inside the brain of a creative genius and there's no place I'd rather be. If you like erotic historical romance, the House of Pleasure series is the best of the best.

5 Kisses, 2 Peppers (M/M, M/M/F, M/F - sex toys, anal sex, voyeurism), Recommended Read
Reviewed for TwoLips Reviews

[Voirey Linger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gabriel, the Earl of Swanfield has peculiar tastes in the bedroom. He won't subject a wife to his needs, and he won't have sex outside of marriage. His only option seems to be remaining single. His attraction for the respectable Lisette Delornay-Ross is certainly unacceptable. While Miss Ross certainly seems the adventurous type, she's still a lady and he can't consider letting her know what he really wants.

Or can he?

It seems Lisette might not be as respectable as he believed. She is a woman who understands the kind of needs that could only be expressed in secret, and the lines he's drawn between sex and marriage might not be so clear-cut after all.

I found much to love about this book. The chemistry between the stand-offish Gabriel and Lisette was steamy from the start. When the two of them got together, it was very hot, in my opinion hotter than the last two books in the series.

The Pleasure House had a different feel in this book as well. In past books the characters saw it as a place where the dark parts of their souls were reflected, but to Lisette, it was home; a welcome respite and a place to relax and simply enjoy herself. This gave the establishment a completely different flavor than we'd seen previously.

While the chemistry and ambiance were wonderful, I had problems warming up to the heroine. At times she was very likable, but she has an insecure flightiness to her that made me want to slap her at times. Put this up against Gabriel's selective hearing and his tendency to take quick offense, and the time the two of them spend together and dressed had me wondering if they needed a referee to break them up.

Overall, I found the book to be a sizzling and volatile read. It's a wonderful addition to the Simply series and I recommend it.

[BRNTerri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story takes place in England in 1822. The hero is thirty year old Gabriel Swanfield. He has dark hair and blue eyes and is bisexual. The heroine is twenty-one year old Lisette Delornay-Ross. She has light brown hair and hazel eyes. She’s got a twin brother named Christian.

My thoughts: I’m a big fan of this series, having read the two previous ones. I now consider Kate Pearce a favorite author. I enjoyed the sexual chemistry between hero and heroine and wasn’t let down by any of the intimate scenes. Gabriel is the kind of hero I like; slightly tortured. He has physical and emotional scars and was a war prisoner in Spain. He’s also the product of rape. He really has no family and is on bad terms with his two cousins.

The heroine is experienced sexually, which isn’t that common for historical romances. I like her personality but found her to be a bit childish at times. My favorite part of the whole novel is when she played a couple of sexual pranks on the hero. I thought that was genius of the author and original. It had me grinning from ear to ear. Lisette is a character I envy! You’ll have to read the book yourself to find out what I’m talking about. I doubt you’ll have any complaints.

I liked the secondary characters, especially the friends of Gabriel. The heroine’s brother Christian, I suspect he might get his own story and I wouldn’t mind if he did. At first I detected a bit of jealousy from him when it came to Lisette and Gabriel but I’m not sure if that’s true.

I enjoyed all the sex in the book, all nine or more scenes and was impressed by the explicitness of them. It’s just what I like and Kate knows how to deliver them. I did enjoy the first 2/3 of the story more than the last 1/3. It dragged a slight bit for me. Also, I didn’t find their love to be that believable. I was a bit uncomfortable with Lisette and her family being so open with one another with their sex lives. It made me cringe a little.

I couldn’t have been more pleased with this novel. I recommend it to any and all who like explicit romances. I rate it 4.5/5 stars. It’s going to be torture waiting for the next installment.

Other books in this series are:

•Simply Sexual 2-2008
•Simply Sinful 11-2008
•Simply Shameless 4-2009
•Simply Wicked 9-2009
•Simply Insatiable 4-2010
•Simply Forbidden 1-2011

[Jane Stewart · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of good erotic sex scenes. The story and characters were ok.

REVIEWER’S OPINION:
This is similar to her other Simply Series books in which a man is tortured in a prison camp. As a result he has unusual sexual desires. This was pretty good. I had no major problems with it. But there was nothing special or “wow” about it. The couple has some arguments. She wants him to express his feelings better and more frequently. The conflicts were not unusual. It seemed more like something to write about as a backdrop for the sex. There are many erotic sex scenes that were good. Most scenes were male-female, but the twist was Gabriel liked being ordered to do sexual things by Lisette. There were two scenes involving male-male and rear door activity. There are several books in the series. They do not need to be read in order. However, I liked the first two books the best.

STORY BRIEF:
Gabriel was in the military and escaped from a prison camp. He now frequents a pleasure house where he dresses as a servant and is fondled and ordered about by the guests. Lisette’s mother owns the pleasure house. She is attracted to Gabriel. After Gabriel’s father died, the uncle mistreated Gabriel and sent him away to an undesirable school for most of his youth. The uncle has been managing and living off the Earl’s estates and wants to keep it that way. Gabriel has made no attempts to get possession of his property, even though he is the heir.

OTHER BOOKS:
I’ve reviewed the following Kate Pearce books:

Simply Series:
4 stars. Simply Sexual 2008
4 stars Simply Sinful 2008
3 stars Simply Shameless 2009
2 stars Simply Wicked 2009
3 stars Simply Insatiable 2010
3 stars Simply Forbidden 2011

Other books:
4 stars Planet Mail 2006
3 ½ stars Pleasurable Bargains 2007
4 stars Where Have All The Cowboys Gone? 2007
4 ½ stars Some Like It Rough 2010 (in anthology Some Like It Rough)

DATA:
Story length: 325 pages. Swearing language: mild, including religious swear words. Sexual language: strong/erotic. Number of sex scenes: 16. Estimated number of sex scene pages: 39. Setting: 1822 England. Copyright: 2011. Genre: erotic historical romance.

[Alycia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm having a hard time rating this. The first half was a solid 4 stars. An "event"/scene between the hero and heroine changed the story from the similarity of all the previous stories in the series to one that was different. We learn a little bit more about the tortured hero's past (Gabriel). I felt bad that the heroine had to play games with him at first to show she was interested. She acted rash a lot of the time when she was angry, I did think they were a well matched pair. Once the "event" between the two happened, the story got really interesting, I would give it a 5. My final feelings on this book was there was so much of keeping either other at bay rather than admit feelings or make their relationship better. I know they have to grow to reach their HEA. But I became frustrated and my rating definitely dropped. I just didn't care any more. One aspect I did like about this book that is different was that the hero was a submissive. I personally haven't seen that often. I am looking forward to the next books in the series and I hope others enjoy this one more than I did. I feel bad for my review and rating because I had such high hopes for this one. I do absolutely love the cover. The prettiest one yet!

[C Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one's more like a regency romance with an added erotica. I'm quite glad for the minimal M/M since I only tolerate it when it's lust only. I mentioned in my previous review of Simply Insatiable that I appreciated the love story of Captain David Grey and Robert, Minshom's valet.

A new character, Major Gabriel Swanfield reminded me of those non-erotic historical romances I read before. He has an air of mystery around him and Lisette just can't stand being ignored. I can't say I felt a connection with the characters, I felt like an observer, but I was amused with how they bested each other.

Sometimes I found Lisette inconsistent, but I soon came to understand how she felt when her family tried to get Gabriel arrange the marriage as soon as possible. There's mild BDSM here that I didn't really enjoy, but the intimate scenes between Lisette and Gabriel were heartfelt.

Kate Pearce is a master of conflict. I noticed her characters are too prideful to hear the other out whenever they're setting things straight. I hated it when one just feels the need to walk out and not give a chance to the other's full explanation. That's the only thing I'm annoyed about in all of her novels in this series. As much as I appreciated this, I could do without the M/M sex.

[Verity · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was a clear case of 4,5 stars, but as GR doesn't offer that option AND the last two books in this series were such heavy hitters (not to mention ridiculously enjoyable) I felt this one didn't pack as big of a punch. I wish we had learned more about the protagonist's time in Spain, but many not going into such detail makes this book less heavy than the previous ones.
Nevertheless, I'm really enjoying the series and am ready to blaze through the rest of the books.

[Sophie Oak · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great addition to a great series. I really loved Lisette. She's a heroine after my own heart. It was great to see some of the previous characters. Like everyone else, I can't wait to find out what's going on in Christian's head. I'd also like to see what happens with Paul and Lucky. Kate Pearce is simply divine in my book.

[Disneygal · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

There's definitely a pattern to Ms. Pearce's House of Pleasure series... a theme, if you will. I can't determine if it's a social stand she's trying to take or simply to fill a particular niche in the erotic-historical-romance genre. But Ms. Pearce seems to put forward the assumption that men are essentially bi-sexual creatures, and that the women they love must be open enough - both sexually and emotionally - to accept and welcome that, or their men won't be whole.

There's also the theme of abuse, whether at the hands of family, schoolmates and professors (Eton seems to have been or to be a particularly brutal place for rape as punishment and power), or as prisoners of war. The men in these books have discovered their dual sexual "preference" or perhaps addiction as a result of such treatment. It seems that, in Ms. Pearce's world, once a man has been raped or "had" by another man, he can't seem to get it out of his system.

Forgive my cynicism, but I find that all a bit difficult to swallow. Which is why I wonder if Ms. Pearce isn't simply trying to fulfill a niche within her genre - the dark side, the menage-plus without guilt or commitment side...

Gabriel and Lisette are interesting characters. I'm sure that Lord Swansfield has been mentioned in at least one of the other books in the series, but I can't be sure; if he was, it was a small mention. But Lord Wesley returns (sans Minchom and his wife, although they're mentioned with twin girls and a continuing menage relationship), as does Capt. David Grey and Robert, briefly. We get the idea that David and Robert are happy together and successfully hiding their relationship from prying eyes as master and valet.

Anyway... both Gabriel and Lisette have abandonment issues from their childhoods to overcome. And because both never really dealt with it, their feelings and reactions to their abandonment issues are still locked in them as they were as children; so a lot of this book is devoted to what seems like very childish behavior on both Gabriel's and Lisette's parts. At first, I found that irritating. Then I realized that when you ignore a childhood issue, it's normal that when you start to deal with it finally as an adult, that you would react in childish ways.

There is almost constant bickering between the two, as well, which seems to be mostly a communication issue. Lisette is a stereotypical female in the sense that she believes in playing head games in the romance world, and she firmly believes that Gabriel (and men, in general) both understand those games and accept them. Which is so not true! And so much a part of misunderstandings and miscommunications even in modern romance. Gabriel is stoic and doesn't believe in showing or expressing feelings; he's uncomfortable doing so, because he was either punished for it as a child or feels un-manned by it now. Lisette is truly 20-something; despite her knowing a lot about sexual proclivities and preferences from her mother's House of Pleasure, Lisette is mentally and emotionally immature. She's feeling "extra" and unwanted to her family. She wants to be recognized for herself, not for being a twin, and not for the misbehavior she's indulged in trying to gain attention. Lisette resents both her mother and her father for their past misdeeds - her father for allowing her mother to get away and then remarrying, and her mother for not telling her father about her existence (and Christian's) and for leaving them in France to be raised by nuns who smirked and were superior to them.

Then there's Gabriel's trying to get over his imprisonment in France as a result of being captured in the Napoleonic wars. Gabriel was on his way with intelligence information when he was captured and tortured, including sexual torture. He was at the mercy of both French men and women, who used him as a sexual servant as part of his imprisonment. While in prison, Gabriel tried to maintain order and decorum amongst the British prisoners, who had become animals, attacking and raping one another over food, clothing, and power. Gabriel managed to lead an escape of the prisoners, eventually. But upon returning to his unit, he was told that he'd given away vital British intelligence and was sent home in disgrace and shame - without even a proper trial. Many of his fellow prisoners, including a good friend, Peter, who fell in love with Gabriel, were willing to go to the War Office and testify on his behalf, but Gabriel only wanted to put it all behind him. Besides, he was deathly injured and ill, and most of his energies were needed to get well.

Now, while in his "real life" Gabriel appears calm, cool, in charge and very dominant, in his sexual life, he prefers to be submissive. This preference is a key theme in this book. And his decision to not allow himself to take or be taken by anyone (male and especially not female) is because he doesn't want to chance impregnating a woman, and because he doesn't wish to lose control and be abused completely again.

Also playing into the overall dynamic is that Gabriel is the by-blow bastard of a lord and a scullery maid. The then Lord Swansfield simply "took" a young scullery maid of 14, and when the maid became pregnant, the lord secretly married her, but treated her and the boy as servants. Gabriel didn't know he was the heir until his father died; then, the shock to both him and to his uncle and 2 cousins was immense. The eldest cousin, William, also a military man, was raised to be a lord and handle the estates. Gabriel was sent to the meanest of schools and barely educated, fed, and clothed. It's no wonder he ran away to join the army at the first opportunity.

Upon his return to England, Gabriel's uncle maliciously and deceitfully had Gabriel turn over the estate management to him. And his uncle has been abusing the estate's funds and properties ever since. He used the estate money to purchase commissions for his sons and to reign in Parliament.

When Gabriel and Lisette meet at her father's home, there are almost instant sparks. The chemistry develops when the two of them can't stand one another but can't quite stay away from one another. Gabriel quickly learns that Lisette's mother is the mistress of the House of Pleasure, so he has no issue with kissing her and feeling her up - he's convinced she's no virgin, and she certainly doesn't act like one. When the two discover they have much in common (their abandonment issues), their mutual understanding allows them both to assist the other in overcoming that issue - but at a cost to both their relationship and their respective families.

In Gabriel's case, that cost seems high, but is actually healing and restorative. He finally takes control of his estates. He finally learns who is on his side and who is not. He discovers more friends willing to clear his name then he imagined. And he finds love - a love for Lisette that forces him to confront it all and create a proper place for them.

Lisette goes a bit further out on the limb, lashing out at her mother and father, but especially at her twin Christian, when she learns he's in on Gabriel's scheme to marry her. But her family is amazingly communicative and open about all issues, especially discussing sex. So when Lisette really does open up to them, she finds them supportive, loving, and accepting. Everyone has apologizing to do. Everyone has to confront his/her own responsibilities and move forward.

So ultimately, this book is a book of triumph. And while that can be said for most of the books in this series, I found this story one of the more enchanting and realistic. Until the whole bi-sexual aspect was forced upon us and resolved very late in the game.... I, for one, don't agree with the way that the author chose to resolve the issue. A one-time menage perhaps, to show Gabriel who he is and how he relates to Lisette. But an ongoing menage relationship (as in every other book to this point) was just too much for me. Yes, Peter said that he's on the look-out for "true, reciprocal love", but still... I rolled my eyes and said, "Really?" Because in that way, this book is like every other in the series. Perhaps I'm naive, but I don't believe that having experienced m-m sex creates a "need" for ongoing m-m sex forever - that by not doing so, a man denies an essential part of himself. IMO, Gabriel loved Lisette enough and vice versa that they could happily fulfill each others' sexual needs; and if they chose to do so as a team, they could certainly find an occasional menage at the House of Pleasure without it being an ongoing thing.

I have a completion issue, however, so I will continue and read the remaining books in this series. But I'm naively hoping the pattern will change. Or perhaps we'll have a reverse pattern, whereby a woman previously involved in lesbian relationships must include another woman in her sexual needs... but even that would make me roll my eyes. It's obviously mostly about the men in this series.

[Cyber Dragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply Forbidden by Kate Pearce

Absolute naughtiness . . . which I love.

When Lisette Delornay-Ross meets Lord Gabriel Swanfield among other members of the London aristocracy, neither of them suspect the other true sexual proclivities, although the mutual attraction is inevitable. Unlike the previous books in the House of Pleasure series, Simply Forbidden starts as any romantic Regency historical. What makes it stand out is Kate Pearce’s talent to show the strongly emotional and tumultuous inner nature of all the characters, including the secondary ones. We get to know Lisette and Gabriel simultaneously as they discover each other’s real selves. And it’s an unrestrained sultry path. Simply Forbidden includes some of the most sexually explicit scenes I’d ever read. And I’d read many.

Lisette is the daughter of Philip Ross, an aristocrat and Madame Helene Delornay, whose exclusive House of Pleasure caters London society’s erotic cravings. Philip and Helene story is told in Simply Shameless. Lisette and her twin brother, Christian, grew up away from their parents in a Paris orphanage. While Christian expresses his rancor openly, Lisette lives a double life, being the respectable lady of the ton whose wild life is rumored, and secretly enjoying the pleasures her mother’s establishment offers.

Gabriel found a way to fulfill his sexual needs at the House of Pleasure. Although he does it in a restrained way until he meets Lisette. Who turns his world upside down and force him to face the life that, inside and out of the House of Pleasure, he avoided before. Being the heir of a duke, who raped one of his maids, Gabriel has suffered by the actions of his evil father, so he decided that none of his possible children would be a bastard, and is determined to never marry, but if he ever does, he would be faithful. Naive thinking from someone with his sexual appetites.

Being both born out of wedlock and later misunderstood for their behavior, Gabriel and Lisette realize they match in more ways than the BDSM games they play.

What I like the most about this book is its realism. The author brilliantly takes on a delicate subject a few writers flirted with, but never dare to express as elaborated as Kate Pearce does – the bisexuality of a hero. I read books where the sex is explicit, while the emotions are never revealed. I was surprised by the extent of Gabriel’s inner thoughts. Yes, Gabriel is bisexual, and his sexual preferences are part of his inner conflicts.

Besides the fear of public exposure, Gabriel truly prefers women. At least, this is what he tells his best friend Paul. With who he shares a strong bond developed while they were tortured and imprisoned during the war. When they saved each other’s lives and became lovers. Back in England, Paul is Gabriel’s emotional support, and unconditional accomplice. I like Paul’s loyalty to Gabriel, in spite of their relationship changing from lovers to unrequited passion. Of course, Paul ignores Gabriel is fighting lingering emotions for him, while making efforts to be faithful to Lisette. I would love to read Paul’s story, and also Christian’s book.

Gabriel’s reaction surprises even Lisette, when he turns around and become the perfect gentlemanlike husband. One who isn’t the man she fell in love with, but the one he thinks she would be proud of. The real conflict of Simply Forbidden is their journey as a couple, the quest to find their perfect balance while remaining true to themselves. The harder part for Gabriel is to understand that Lisette didn’t want a traditional marriage, but the man she conquered at the House of Pleasure. An unforgettable read that I recommend.

[Karen Darling · Rating 2 out of 5]

I could not finish reading this book, it was too much for me. I am staying away from all Kate Pearce's books.

[Lisa Eugene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book. Will read more of this series.

[Romanticamente Fantasy · Rating 4 out of 5]

MAlefica81 - per RFS
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Bentornate Fenici!

Con settembre ritornano i libri Mondadori (anche se non se ne sono mai andati) e iniziamo con il botto con la storia di Lisette e Gabriel, due persone tanto diverse ma tanto simili sotto certi aspetti.

Lisette ha la fama di civetta impenitente che ha ricevuto un’educazione anticonvenzionale, e non ha timore di seguire i propri istinti e desideri. È stata educata presso la Casa del Piacere dalla madre che l’ha sempre appoggiata, così come il padre. Desidera il maggiore Gabriel Swanfield che, tornato dalla guerra ferito e schiacciato dall’onta di tradimento, ha scelto di isolarsi da tutto e da tutti, soprattutto dal Ton, troppo impiccione negli affari degli altri.

Quando i due si incontreranno, scopriranno che le passioni proibite sono pari e appaganti e che, oltre quelle, c’è anche l’amore.

Lisette devo dire che mi piace come personaggio, fuori dagli schemi a cui siamo abituati, che non si tira indietro; per colpa di uno stronzo che in gioventù credeva l’avrebbe sposata, non si è abbattuta, anzi, ha ripreso la sua vita. Si è costruita la fama di civetta che non trova un uomo che la sposi ma, per il bene della sorella più piccola che deve debuttare in società, cambia, e il caso vuole che durante una festa incontri Gabriel, o per meglio dire, si scontri con lui e sono subito scintille.

Gabriel è ferito, sia psicologicamente che fisicamente e non vuole avere più niente a che fare con la corrotta società inglese che vede solo quello che vuole vedere.

I due scopriranno che le più torbide fantasie sessuali possono essere realizzate alla Casa del Piacere, il più famoso postribolo di Londra, dove tutti quelli della crème della società ci vanno e fanno la qualunque.

Il libro ha una trama molto piccante, se siete abituate al genere non ci sarà nessun problema con la lettura e a me è piaciuto molto. Consigliato.

Alla prossima

Un saluto dalla vostra Mal

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series so much, I'm not sure why I ever doubt that I'm going to enjoy one of the books in it. (Especially after I could get through - and COMPLETELY LOVE, I might add - the book about the hated Lorn Minshom.) But this one, featuring Helene's youngest daughter Lisette....I'll admit, I didn't think I would be too keen on. Like I said, why do I have to doubt? LOL

The book starts out with Lisette wondering about the quite Lord Gabriel Swanfield. He's at her father's house to discuss horses, and seems perfectly content to keep to himself. Lisette, ever the curious one, strikes up a conversation with the handsome Lord and is somewhat taken aback by his lack of interest in her. (Or so she thinks!)

Eventually, the two strike up a sort of friendship when Gabriel offers to teach (or reteach) Lisette how to ride a horse. They meet up a few mornings for lessons, and one day after their lessons are over, Gabriel grabs her and kisses her passionately and eventually that leads to an orgasm, although they don't have sex. While the scene was totally hot - I couldn't help but think....."Ewww! They both probably smell like sweaty horses!" But anyway.....

Through their sort of "love to hate you" relationship, Gabriel tells Lisette that he will not bed her because he doesn't want to get married. Being the daughter of Madame Helene of the Pleasure House - sex before marriage isn't exactly a problem for Lisette. Besides, she isn't a virgin anyway. But Gabriel won't budge. He refuses to have sex with her because he absolutely doesn't want to have children out of wedlock.

Lisette knows there is more to Gabriel than meets the eye. Something about his unwillingness to have sex just doesn't sit well with her. After she learns from her twin, Chrisian, that Gabriel often frequents the Pleasure House - Lisette decides to investigate. She goes to the Pleasure House (disguised, of course) to see for herself what kinds of things that Gabriel enjoys. She finds him in the role of a servant and he allows various people to touch him and pleasure him, although she does find out later that he doesn’t have actual sex with anyone at the House.

To get back at Gabriel, she decides to request him for a private session in which she has him masturbate to climax in front of her. (He doesn’t know who she is.) And during another similar session, Lisette actually gives him a blow job and right as he’s climaxing, she reveals who she is as she’s running out the door. (Always the lady, that one.)

Oddly enough (or not) this little event seems to sort of bring them closer together. She feels bad for playing the prank, he feels more comfortable with her because obviously she is just as freaky-deaky as he is when it comes to bedroom fun.

As their psudo-relationship continues down it’s sorrid little path, we learn why Gabriel is so opposed to having bastard children. We also learn that Gabriel has, on occasion, batted for the other team. (Starting when he was a prisoner during the war.....and it most often occurred with his friend/cellmate, Paul.)
Sidenote: We learn during casual conversation that my hated/loved Lord Minshom did indeed have more children - TWIN GIRLS!

Lisette and Gabriel continue along their “no sex that can get Lis pregnant” relationship until one night in the pleasure house. They have a hot night of buttsecks and end up falling asleep together. Lisette wakes up to the sound of some very noisy fireworks and gets out of bed and finds Gabriel huddled in a corner - obviously having some flashback to war. As she’s trying to comfort him, he grabs her and they have sex - you know, like vagina sex. At first Lisette isn’t sure if he even knows that he’s having sex with her, but he calls her name and then has sex with her again. After which he tells her that he will speak to her father and ask for her hand in marriage. (Whoa, there, buddy!)

Lisette is very taken with Gabriel, but she isn’t sure that she wants to get married.....even if their one night of sex might have resulted in a pregnancy. But Gabriel is very insistent. So much so that he ends up sort of kidnapping her and tries to take her to Scotland to elope. Initially, she fights him, but the reality of it is.....she’s fallen for Lord Gabriel and when she has the chance to leave his side, she doesn’t take it.

Lisette and Gabriel do end up coming back to London without getting married, but only because she has agreed to marry him and wants to do so in front of her family. This is done very quickly - like the next day.....I think.....and come to find out, her family was sort of in on the whole elopement thing. This infuriates Lisette because she thinks her family either wants to get rid of her or they don’t trust her enough to make her own decisions. Oddly enough, she isn’t all that upset with Gabriel.

The newlyweds try to settle into married life, but they’re finding it difficult given their “supposed” place in society.....their mutual affinity for kinky bedroom sexy times.....his family troubles.....their iffy reputations, etc. But if you’ve read any of the books in this series, you know the hero and heroine are gonna work it out....even when it seems impossible.

Dear Lord, how much do I love this series. Like I said earlier, even when I think the characters aren’t going to interest me....I’m proven wrong. (And I love to be proven wrong about a book!) I love that these are essentially period pieces but the characters are SO sexual and downright dirty! As I’ve said in another review, those Regency Brits were a randy bunch! And I love it. And by saying that, I’m not implying that this book has just enough story to be able to move sex scene to sex scene. That’s not true for any book in this series. There is a very rich world built in this series, and yes, it does all revolve take place in and around the Pleasure House, but it’s not just just sex that drives this series - it’s the characters and their stories. And if part of their story just happens to involve jade dildos and buttsecks, well, that’s ok too.

And PS - I know the next book is Christian's story. I'm predicting he ends up with Paul. There SO needs to be a M/M HEA in this series!

[Amarilli 73 · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5 - Sesto volume di una serie che si conferma accattivante, con un contenuto erotico intenso e mai volgare.
Diciamo che se i primi libri erano belli di per sé, per il carisma dei personaggi iniziali, poi le trame ci hanno così trasportato nei retroscena del passato e nei tanti intrecci, che il lettore non vede l'ora di scoprire le nuove evoluzioni della grande famiglia allargata che ruota intorno alla House of Pleasure, l'esclusivo bordello di Londra, dove ogni piano è dedicato a un crescente livello di audacia e fantasie da soddisfare.

Madame Helene continua a gestire l'attività con comprensione e fermezza, soprattutto dopo aver ritrovato l'amore di gioventù, Lord Knowles, il quale ha anche accolto e riconosciuto i loro due figli ventenni.

Sia Lisette che Christian vivono tra la casa del padre nobile e il locale "proibito" della madre, e sono ancora incerti su quale esistenza scegliere. Lisette, in particolare, è tanto bella quanto resa cinica da precedenti delusioni, e dalla necessità di non creare scandali che potrebbero compromettere la reputazione della sorellastra più piccola. All'esterno può sembrare viziata e frivola, ed è così che la percepisce la società, ma in realtà in lei c'è molta amarezza.
L'unico in grado di suscitare interesse è il maggiore Gabriel, già segnato dalla prigionia in Spagna, e dal sospetto di essere un traditore rimasto impunito.

Insomma, i due non sono esattamente tipi facili, per questo li trovo una coppia perfetta 🤩e le loro scene di attrazione reciproca surriscaldano la lettura (ovviamente, lui frequenta la House, ma vi invito a scoprire il ruolo che interpreta).
Volume approvato! E ora mi chiedo: il gemello Christian, troverà mai la felicità? Mi sa che devo fare il conto alla rovescia per Simply Carnal…

[Haelhaelhael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally the 6th of the series!

You cannot imagine how I am so relived that I am about to finish this series.

I'm not much of an erotic reader but I but say that though this series is highly unusual to appeal my taste - it did. Surprisingly. I don't know why this did. The series contains m/m/f, anal, m/m, BDSM, etc.,. Not for the faint heart. I'm not into this kinds of books. I love romance. I love love stories. Not sadomasochism. But probably I'm a masochist myself (only in terms of reading!) so I take pleasure reading books that will torture me.

So what I have to say about this book: First, I am surprised to say that in the House of Pleasure series this book is the tamest of them all. Second, there are less m/m/f action and the hero is not incredibly hungry towards sex. Unlike the previous book wherein the heroes are REALLY into sex.

Anyway, Gabriel and Lisette stands second to my favorite couple in this series just because they want their relationship just just between them. Thank God. I think I had enough of the menage a trois. hahaha!

I think the book was a little dragging because I got a little annoyed with their behaviors. But then it could be be looked over. I love that this book made me feel I am reading my usual historical-romance, the hero has a tortured past while the heroine has a strong personality. Also, the story does not only revolve around sex but you'll read how they developed their relationship as a couple. Lastly, their conflicts in their past has more depth.

You might enjoy reading this if you are not squeamish because there are scenes that MIGHT cause you to cringe ~ mostly in the sex scenes. But hey this is an erotica book what do you expect?

All in all the book was good. You'd like it if you are an erotica/historical romance reader.

[lavender gorilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gabrielle and Lisette (h)

this is the first book I've read by this author.

I love the layered complexity and conflict of Gabrielle and Lisette. there were reveals throughout the book which made a compelling read. main characters along with secondaries were unconventional which should've been expected considering the type of story and setting it was done in. I was surprised by their unique personalities of the characters and their consistent nature. I enjoyed reading the struggles of their main characters relationship before and after their marriage, showing their imperfections that reflected in realism. I think it was very well done.
heat level was high.
I would reread again and look forward to other books by this author.

[Blondie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kate Pearce is an erotic story writer and WOW can she write I have been waiting for this book and now am looking forward to the next the other reviews gave good outlines of the story so I wont do that but I had to give this book all 5 stars I simply could not put it down Mrs Pearce just takes the reader to a different very sexy atmosphere she knows how to write a truly steamy story

The Simply series is an auto buy for me ... I love the dynamic of this series

[Swathi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok I picked this one by mere chance. Historical romance is not my cup of tea, but somehow i liked the book, because romance didnt blind the story. It had a plot, family ties and stuff and romance added the strength of the brew. It may not be my last in the series because I am looking forward to read Christian’s story..

[TinaMarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

They both have dubious backgrounds. He likes to serve and be dominated. They make a good match. I like how she encouraged him to clear his name and that he fought to take back what was his. There are some editing items.

[Inblack Doki · Rating 4 out of 5]

The concept of the story is not bad, but Lisette’s character just doesn’t fit into this story. In real life, it would be too many repetitions of childish outbursts, on the verge of probable. If that figure is shown less childish and boring, but only irritating, story would act more real.

[Jenifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

very slow moving most of the book

[lili kydland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my fave in this series

[lyndapaviour · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enthralling

Enthralling read . Full of passion, desire,intrigue and love. Not for the faint hearted. Kate Pearce at her best. Brilliant.

[Isabel Luna · Rating 3 out of 5]

No creí q me fuera a gustar, pero creo q ha estado muy bien lograda la historia de Lissette. En libros anteriores apareció muy de refilón pero dejando pistas sobre una personalidad un tanto sosa. Pero encontré una joven muy coherente y sensata, pero al mismo tiempo, muy dispuesta a vivir en sus propios términos pero consiente de las limitaciones q la época impone a las jóvenes de su edad, está dispuesta a "comportarse" por el bien de su hermana pequeña, a quien están presentando en sociedad.
Por su parte Gabriel, héroe de guerra, arrastra varios demonios q tienen q ver con su tiempo como soldado, pero también con su historia familiar; tiene enemigos pero ninguno de verdadera importancia y de hecho, toda la historia q tiene q ver con él se cuenta de manera un tanto superficial para mi gusto.
Sin embargo, el punto fuerte de la historia es q se centra en Gabriel y Lissette como pareja, y aunq se da más importancia a las relaciones familiares de Lissette - vemos más interacción de ella con sus padres y hermanos, lo q no ocurre con Gabriel - realmente el argumento es sobre la pareja protagonista y como van construyendo su relación. Muy buenos diálogos, muy buena química entre ambos, y aunq las riñas entre ambos no los dejan muy bien parados, todo se soluciona bien y sobre todo destaco que cualquier fetiche sexual q pueda tener este muchacho, no es la raíz de la cuestión, sino algo secundario lo q hace q las escenas de sexo sean las justas y necesarias y muy bien contadas.
Puntos débiles: hay varias personas q no quieren bien a Gabriel, pero la historia no tiene un verdadero antagonista y eso le ha restado drama a la historia; y el final vino muy rápido y no me pareció demasiado emocionante, más bien cursi.

[Paola Garcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

Se trata de uno de los gemelos de Helene y Phillip; en este caso: Lisette, quien en una fiesta de campo conoce a Gabriel y desde el inicio entre los dos surge atracción.

Él es un exmayor acusado de traición a la patria por lo que se mantiene alejado de la “sociedad”, sumándole la relación tensa con su familia. Hay un secreto a voces: él es fruto de una violación.

Las cosas entre los dos avanzan, hasta formarse una relación de amantes, la relación tiene sus altas y bajas, acompañándose de la tozudez de los protagonistas.

Ella también ha tenido su época de rebeldía en la casa del placer, cuando llego a Inglaterra Breve affaire con un Lord Nash; del que se arrepiente.

Gabriel se niega a tener hijos fuera del matrimonio, por lo que tras un desliz buscara la manera de casarse con Lisette. Gabriel al casarse querrá mantenerse “respetable” y dejar su pasado atrás, pero las cosas no marcharan como creían, ya que cada uno deberá aceptar todas las facetas del otro.

Ambos personajes me sacaron un poco de quicio, la protagonista femenina en ocasiones no sabe lo que quiere, pero si quería que le leyeran el pensamiento. También tiene una relación un poco tensa con su gemelo Se han ido distanciando y ya no comparten todo como en el pasado Pese a tener una relación buena con sus padres hay profundos dolores que no ha perdonado aun.

Lisette no se cree diga del amor, pero si pone continuas “pruebas” a Gabriel – Es desesperante.
Aunque hay algunos pequeños contratiempos es una historia entretenida, con protagonistas que no son perfectos y que tienen sus altas y bajas. Buen desarrollo, me gusto el comienzo.

Quedo intrigada por la historia de Cristhian (el gemelo).