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11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 The ultimate sin - it's boring Oct 30, 2000
Purporting to be a hot romance, bordering on erotica, this novel (I am being generous in using this term) lacks understandable motivation, characterization, atmosphere, believability, and historical accuracy. And it's badly written, as well. The heroine (?) is accused of poisoning a man. By pouring the contents of a "vile" in his wine glass. Once is a typo. Repeated use of the wrong words (this is but one example) is simply lack of editorial control. Not surprising that it appears to be self-published - no self-respecting publisher would have accepted this drivel for publication. The one star rating is just to avoid it being unrated. I strongly recommend that lovers of historical romance, historical erotica, and good writing avoid this book.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Sally Laturi of Ivy Quill Reviews Apr 03, 2001
By A. Peterman
"The romantic tension between Sarah and Stephen is breathtaking, and the sensual tension sizzles. The romance alone would be enough reason to read this book. In addition, though, Ms. Lindsey has included the suspense of an unsolved murder. With dark, twisted villains and a detailed portrayal of the seamier side of London at that time, this book also delivers a message about the society in which the characters live. Through this attention to detail, the book comes to life, and simply wouldn't be put down. Steamy...sensual...and full of love and hope. Prisoner of Passion takes the reader on a trip to remember!"
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 what could have been a great love story... Apr 04, 2002
turned out to be a painful and abusive dud. When I first picked up the book I was really excited. I felt for the heroine because she was in an abusive relationship and it was obvious that she wanted a better life for herself. As I read on, in steps darkly handsome Stephen, accusing her of poisoning his brother and wisks her off to his home to avenge his brother. What turns out to be a revenge plot turns into lust and want between the two characters and they declare their love. The gang rape and the hero "prostituting" himself in the name of love left me cold and disappointed because what could have been a grand romance turned out to be a pathetic, twisted mish mash that made the hero and heroine totally unbelievable. The ending would have been kleenex worthy had the middle of the book been presented better.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Movie/Fiction Critic from US Jun 19, 2002
I picked this novel up because a story that inspires love and hate is a story long remembered. I've been doing this long enough the others usually fade from memory. Case in point, I did my research on this one and found a gamut of public responses. 3x a bestseller, a favorite pick by booksellers, enjoyed by reviewers, praised by editors and a range of peers. Take your pick. My opinion, a definite keeper. Better, if you're lucky enough to get ahold of a signed copy, which I found this author does. Bottom line, arousing. Inspires lust. A great fiction piece with grit. Adult content charged with sex; not for emotional shrews. Personally, I'd not kick this author out of 'my' bed. Crash & burn tested. SAM
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
RomBkLvr from Denver, CO USA Aug 14, 2002
By A. Peterman
Even though this book is a little more on the darker side than I normally like, I found that it had my emotions running the gamut. From being appalled (at Sarah's circumstances), to sighing at the mushy parts, to bawling like a baby at Stephen's plan at the end. In my opinion, that is what a good book is suppose to do. Of course, the steamy parts didn't hurt either. *G* The book is now on its way to a friend.
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