Review: Review Posted at Heather's Musings
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 17, 2012
Lady Seductress's Ball by Eliza Knight* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*Olivia married the elderly Earl out of duty because it was her parents dying wish that she not break her betrothal to him. She finds herself unfulfilled in all aspects of her marriage and wonders if other wives feel the same way.  During a party to celebrate her husband's return to health, she has an unforgettable encounter with the man of her dreams, literally Tristan Kightley.  Now she really can't get him out of her dreams and wonders what other wonderful things he can teach her.Tristan has been in love with Olivia since her first season when she married the Earl out of the blue.  She is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen and he can't stop thinking about her.  After their encounter in the garden, he is determined to be the one to introduce her to the world of carnal pleasures and Lady Seductress's Ball provides the perfect place. It will be a night they won't forget.Olivia is in a loveless marriage that lacks intimacy.  She is young and beautiful with desires that aren't being met.  She wants to have someone that loves her and can show her the pleasures of the marriage bed.  She feels bad about her time with Tristan but she can't help the way she feels about him, after all she married the Earl out of respect of her parents.She is going to lose her home after her husband dies so she has to make a difficult decision about her future.  She is concerned that society will look unfavorably on her because of her decision but she is tired of doing what everyone else wants.  She is excited about the ball and can't wait to experience everything it will offer.  She was not disappointed but she was left wanting more.Tristan is a sexy man known around the Ton.  He is experienced in pleasuring women and wants to share that experience with Olivia.  He has wanted to marry her since he first saw her but she married the Earl.  He cherishes their time together at the ball but it's not enough. The Earl is in poor health so all he has to do is bide his time until Olivia can be his, society be damned.The chemistry between the two of them was obvious from the beginning.  They are super hot together but there is still a sweet quality to their loving.  He understands that she is inexperienced and takes the time to show her how it feels to be loved properly.  She has that fresh innocence about her that allows her to be uninhibited.  The scenes at the ball were smokin' hot and left me craving more.The story provided just enough background to understand Olivia's marriage to the Earl and her connection to Tristan without over powering the reader with unnecessary facts.  The main characters are interesting and complex enough that they evoke different emotions in the reader.  I think this is important in a good story.Overall I really enjoyed Lady Seductress's Ball and give it 4 Flaming Hearts.