Review: Good story with realistic storyline
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 18, 2011
As reviewed on kinkybookreviews dot com:Lady Marianne Gillingham is a widow having an affair with the Earl of Harrington, David Dunscombe. When Annabelle, David's young and innocent new fiancé, appears on her doorstep demanding that she end the affair, Marianne enjoys sharing a bit of information with the naive little Annabelle.  She tells her that her husband will come to her bed every night, do his duty the same way every night, and she will always wonder what he's not sharing with her.  Once Annabelle leaves, she decides that she doesn't want to be the other woman.  Doing her best to ignore the pain it causes her, she ends the affair.When the predictions come true, Annabelle is distraught and demands Marianne teach her how to please her husband.  Wanting to see David happy, even if she's not, and liking the idea of corrupting the innocent, Marianne agrees and sets into motion a plan to introduce Annabelle to the darker side of sex.  It works much better than she expects... and also puts her heart even more at risk.I liked this book... and I hated this book.  Does that make sense?  I found the story very interesting and it flowed quite well.  The sex scenes were hot and varied, which I like.  I could relate to Marianne.  Like her,  I have reached the stage in my life where I think I must have eaten that box of chocolates.  I was torn as to where I hoped the story went and as with most things, you hope for the best, expect the worst and what you get is well... a little bit of both.The story is historical.  That's not normally my cup of tea, but it didn't affect my enjoyment of this book.  I do wish the book continued a little bit further.  The ending felt a bit cut off.  Kind of like the author had reached the end of her allotted words so she just wrapped it up.  Some things to know depending on your comfort zone.  There were a few BDSM scenes that were on the rougher side so if that's a problem for you, don't read this.  There is both FemDom and MaleDom in the story.This story is not light, airy, and smiles all around.  However, it isn't overly dark either.  Just make sure you are in the right mindset before starting.  But do read it as it is a very good story.  As this is the first book I've ever read by Anya Delvay, I've definitely added her to my watch list.  If you wish to know more about her, please visit her website.UPDATED TO ADD:  Ok, I think the "I liked this book... and I hated this book" has been misunderstood by a few.  I liked the book.  What I hated was the fact that this story is true to life and well... life tends to be a bit disappointing in the long run and hurt is a common occurrence.  That's NOT a knock against the author or the job she did on this book.  The book is great and to be honest, any book that draws strong feelings from you, either way, is the mark of a well told story.  The feelings it left me with were ... realistic.  I generally read books to escape reality. Nevertheless, sometimes a little reality is a good thing.  When I am in that mindset, I'd reach again for this book.  Hopefully that helps clear some things up.