| Bram Barclay, the Earl of Wiltshire, is known throughout London society for his taste in pleasurable punishment. Scandal might as well be his middle name, a fact he enjoys immensely and with favorable results by some of London's ladies. When the very innocent Miss Katina Hartford walks into his house disguised as Kitty Hartley and looking for work as a maid, he's not only intrigued by her farce but confused as well. Trying to discourage the chaste beauty from seeking employment, Bram decides to give her a little taste of what he does best.
Katrina Hartford is on a mission to write an article for The London Truth exposing Bram Barclay for the blackguard he really is. The free thinking Katrina works hard as her alter ego Alistair Allenby, scathing social columnist trying educate on the injustices that take place in society. As the Bram takes the beautiful and submissive Katrina into his life and into his bed, he introduces her to a world of pleasure and pain delighting her with the power and love that is within her reach. Ms. Glass has penned a devilishly delightful story that readers will savor and enjoy long after the last word is read. The plot is reminiscent of a very naughty and tantalizing, old school romance stories I grew up reading as a young girl, complete with the villain and the fair maiden. The author has a wondrous gift for creating scenes that are always masterfully detailed and crafted along with dynamic emotions that seem to dazzle the reader. The exploration into the world of dark and delicious sexual taboos between two characters that are absolutely made for each other is enthralling. Bram and Katrina are fascinating and complex characters that will capture the reader's heart when they are first introduced. The wickedly daring and sexual battle-of-wills these two embark on is entertaining. The author does a superb job of delving deeply into Bram and Katrina's life, exposing any and all secrets they have leaving them an open book for the reader's enjoyment. The explosive passion and sexual tension is sensual and breath-taking. The sexy shenanigans scorch the pages as the lovers engage in a little bondage, spanking and a few toys to add some spice to their loving. The freedom through passion and love these lovers find is a powerful thrill for all romance enthusiasts. Ms. Glass delivers another winner with this absolutely captivating story! A delightful tale that shouldn't be missed!
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Reviewer: Shannon |