Review: 18+ If you haven’t dipped your toes into the joy of Sabrina York’s regency-era erotic romances, and you want a little more
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2014
If you haven’t dipped your toes into the joy of Sabrina York’s regency-era erotic romances, and you want a little more than just a blushing virginal bride, this is the series that you will need to dive into. And, BONUS points, while there are some characters that appear and are mentioned in each of the three books, you do not have to read them in any particular order. You just will want to read them.Edward is the Dark Duke, a bored lord with a penchant for BDSM and a side-hobby of penning his fancies under the pseudonym Lord Hedon. His life at the moment is anything but boring: he has been asked to provide a season for a cousin, and she has arrived with his aunt, a companion and her brothers in tow.Kaitlin has run from Scotland with her best friend Violet, and is posing as her companion as she seeks opportunities to earn money and pay off her brother’s debts. What Edward doesn’t realize is that Kaitlin is no innocent, and that passions burn deep inside her heart.I adored Kaitlin: her mix of brains, courage and a devilish sense of humor combine to make a heroine who is engrossed in facing new experiences head on, and taking responsibility for her choices. Edward, despite his reputation for being a debaucher and rake has a sense of honor and family that even he didn’t realize was there until he was roped into obliging Violet with a season. While we see both characters develop and their attraction grow as their escapades are more frequent, Edward’s growth was a surprise to him but not to the reader. In fact, Edward is often the last to realize many things: believing that he lost the one woman he could love to his friend James, and not realizing why he couldn’t stop thinking about Kaitlin, and even not realizing that a disguise would never fool Kaitlin: introspection is not Edward’s forte.So many elements are in play for this story: the clever interruptions from family members, Kaitlin’s sacrifice of herself for her friend, and her decision to have some fun with the dreaded chore by making those around her dance to her tune, even the burgeoning relationship between Edward and Kaitlin not to mention Edward’s own realizations about the emptiness of his life all fall into place like pieces of a puzzle, each fitting neatly. The steamy scenes are that and then some, and pack a double whammy – Kaitlin’s awakening to the pleasures to be found with a man, and with her own self are erotic and detailed with squirm inducing moments for even the more jaded reader.So what are you waiting for? Go grab this book and start your new addiction.I purchased a copy of this title for my own personal library. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.