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 Twisted Jun 20, 2006
If you'd like to read a book about a woman who repeatedly gets raped, beaten, abused and has wild sex after that, go for it.
I have to admit one thing, I didn't put the book down until I've read it. I had to know what she'll go through next. But I did skip big chunks of it and didn't miss a thing.
The hero didn't feel very convincing, and neither did the end. This was a long story about human evil topped off with a fairy tale ending.
I just couldn't bring myself to believe that a woman so brutalized could walk away and jump into bed with the Duke next.
For God sakes, she was even gang raped!!
This whole book is really twisted, and I really don't recommend it.
 A Very Sensual Read!!! Jul 06, 2004
I read this book several years ago and just picked it up for a re-read while I was traveling. This book was even better the second time around and felt compelled to share my thoughts with fellow Amazon.com readers. The characters are great and the chemistry between Sarah and Stephen is in a word Explosive. Sarah has been forced into the life of a courtesan in order to care for and protect her daughter. Before she knows it she has stepped out of the frying pan and into the fire when she is accused of poisoning one of her protectors. Now the brother of said murdered victim is out to make Sarah pay. He wants her to suffer like she has never suffered before. Stephen is the Duke of Whitbury and he has finally tracked down the person he holds responsible for his brothers death. Problem though is he is physically drawn to Sarah and now he questions whether he will be able to follow through with his plans and send her to the gallows like she deserves. Or will he turn protector and care for her and her daughter? What will happen to these two very different but strong people who find love in the most unlikely place? Ms. Lindsey is a wonderful author and I look forward to reading her again in the future. This is a very sensual read but the storyline is not sidelined for thrills. I highly recommend Ms. Lindsey as an author to pick up and one to watch in the future.
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RomBkLvr from Denver, CO USA Aug 15, 2002
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.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Movie/Fiction Critic from US Jun 20, 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
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A reader of erotic romance Jun 20, 2002
Hot, hot, hot! I so love the dark sensuality, great love scenes and surprise ending! Not for just any reader, since this one's going for the heartstrings with deeply dark facets and inventive sex. No timid romance here. Stay away if you can't handle the heat. I can't wait to read more by this author!
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