Review: Stunning Couple -  Powerful Romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 23, 2014
Find this review and more at Lusty Penguin Reviews!Natasha Blackthorne writes an emotionally intense and compelling erotic historical romance in Trust Me, the second book in the Regency Risks series. Blackthorne has an exquisite writing style, drawing me into her stories with a perfect combination of vivid historical details and romance.Recently married to Anne Cranfield, Jon Lloyd, Earl of Ruel, plans to spend the winter in Scotland helping her adjust to marriage. But, Jon’s plans change when he receives a letter from his grandmother discussing rumors surrounding the suddenness of Jon and Anne’s marriage. Jon hesitates to bring Anne to Mayfair because she is still suffering emotionally from the accident that killed her first husband. Anne is painfully shy, and Jon worries that she will not be strong enough to deal with the tenacious people who are out to hurt her. To her credit, Anne fully understands her shortcomings and during the various social functions they attend, tries valiantly, with Jon’s help, to show society that she isn’t aloof or insane. Their sexual chemistry sizzles throughout, and their light BDSM scenes are sensual, scorching hot, and thoroughly demonstrate the trust they have for each other in the bedroom. It’s outside of the bedroom, where Jon and Anne need to work at trusting each other. Having never been truly in love with anyone before, Jon struggles with his feelings toward his wife. At times, Jon feels this love weakens him and affects the emotional control he has always had. Furthermore, Jon needs and wants Anne to be submissive to him in all things, but he knows that she is keeping thoughts to herself and secrets too. For a long time, Jon fails to realize that if he wants Anne to be forthcoming about her thoughts and feelings, he needs to be just as open and vulnerable with her. Not surprisingly, Jon is keeping things from Anne too. At the end, when Anne fully faces her fears and genuinely discovers her inner strength, it is a beautiful thing to see. Jon and Anne are mesmerizing characters, who I fell in love with in A Measured Risk. Their story is so emotional and consuming that I became very upset when life would take me away from the story, but I could never stay away for long.A stunning couple discovering how to trust one another propels this character-driven story to the dramatic conclusion, making Trust Me a powerful romance that is a gripping read from beginning to end.I received an eBook copy of the book for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.