Review: Erotic Regency
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 25, 2014
Jane Fielding and her husband Jacob are a couple very much in love, they have two daughters and life is good in the Fielding home.  One day there is a tragic accident, and Jacob is no longer able to give Jane children. This would not matter except for the fact they have not produced an heir, and Jacob’s disgusting rakish brother will be the heir to Fielding. Knowing this cannot be allowed to happen, Jacob comes up with a plan his cousin Matthew will secretly provide a much needed heir.Jane has a good reputation in society she is everything a proper lady should be. In the privacy of her own home however, she is a wanton woman caving to her carnal desires.  I found her character intriguing, and thought her beautiful and caring. Jacob dotes on his Janie, and when he thinks that he can’t be everything his lovely wife needs it tears him up inside. I admired Jacob’s devotion to his wife and her well-being. Any woman would be lucky to have such a husband.  Jacob’s cousin Matthew looks very much like Jacob, he is quite dashing. Circumstances have left Matthew with very little money, but this wonderful man still has his manners and his pride.I adore regency novels, so I was excited when I found that two of my favorite genres would be combined into one story. It is apparent that Portman shares my love for regency. She paints a perfect portrait of the way ladies and gentlemen were expected to behave in these times. There are moments that were quite erotic as well, especially when certain acts and actions in those days were considered taboo.  There were times that the story felt rushed. I do wish Portman would have given more background on the Fielding’s marriage, and more of Matthew and the man he was. There was an obvious attraction between Jane and Matthew, and I would have been ecstatic if the attraction and the tension those feelings brought would have been explored further.The Private Affairs of Lady Jane Fielding is an entertaining novella that lovers of regency and erotica will enjoy. I would rate this story a 3.5, because of the reasons I listed above. I wouldn’t hesitate to read more from Viveka Portman and I hope to hear from her again very soon!*Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com*