Review: Sensual, Playful & Unique
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2013
What a terrific book! Grace and Crispin had phenomenal chemistry and wicked banter that left me smiling long after the book ended. Grace is the perfect amount of innocence and curiosity blended with an aloofness that is endearing. Crispin is so different than the typical historical romance hero, a self-made commoner artist with a flirtatious tongue and a bum leg. The sparks flew fast and furious between them. Grace's parents were wonderful additions, especially her dad, also a self-made wealthy & down to earth man. And oui oui, I loved Claudette, the French maid!The love scenes were both sensual and erotic yet tastefully done. They fit in perfectly w/ the feel of the story. The villains and scandalous elements were spot on & quite fun. I'm typically not a fan of historical romance stories, but is this is the kind of work that Ms. Marlowe puts out, I'm inclined to pick up some more of her books. Well done!