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New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley sizzles with three of romance's hottest talents. . .Virginia Henley, "Smuggler's Lair" Victoria Carswell will not be bound by society's dictates. She'll even risk skinny-dipping in view of an abandoned castle. At least, Victoria thinks it's abandoned, until a dashing smuggler lures her into an adventure that defies every rule. . . Sally MacKenzie, "The Naked Laird" The viscount's house party promises to be one of the season's highlights, and Lord and Lady Kilgorn are delighted to attend. If only the long-estranged couple had realized they were both invited--and assigned to the same bedchamber. . . Victoria Dahl, "Lessons in Pleasure" Newly married to her beloved James, Sarah Hood should be blissfully happy. . .yet close proximity to a man fills her with anxiety. But James plans to awaken Sarah to pleasure, in order to forge a true union of body and soul. . . Kristi Astor, "Swept Away" Vivacious Christobel Smyth is a gentleman's daughter, while brooding, proud John Leyden comes from a family of northern mill owners. The two could not be more different, yet as passion flares at a country party, Christobel finds he may be her match in every way. . .… (altro)
"Lords of Desire" is a four-author English historical anthology with stories ranging from the Georgian to the Edwardian era. I was quite split on how to rate this one as I enjoyed two of the stories very much and two not so much.
"Smuggler's Lair" is a Georgian/Victorian time-travel tale by Virginia Henley. When a repressed Victorian Reverend's daughter is cast back in time and discovers a love that transcends time. ***I confess that I've never particularly liked Ms Henley's stories as they seem a bit overwrought to me and this one was no exception.
Sally MacKenzie contributed the Regency, "The Naked Laird", about two young lovers who marry and allow a tragedy to separate them only to be brought back together by a scheming lady and a scandalous house party. ***MacKenzie's skill with combining humor and steamy romance is one of the things that keep me enjoying her stories.
Take a repressed and nervous Victorian bride, add sexual ignorance and fear, stir in a man all to ready to take on the role of sex educator, and you'll have Victoria Dahl's spicy addition to this anthology. ***This is my first short story by Ms. Dahl and second read. Her talent at writing feelings into a love scene will give you shivers of delight.
Lastly, Kristi Astor wraps up the anthology with an Edwardian tale, "Swept Away". This story is about two people who seem wrong for each other discovering that the changes in society mean they're more right together than they imagined. ***My first by Ms Astor and quite a different read. This was the shortest read but still kept my attention.
There you have it. Two I enjoyed, one I liked, and one...eh, not so much. ( )
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Lessons in Pleasure by Victoria Dahl (p. 229) For my sister, Danielle
Swept Away by Kristi Astor (p. 307) For the "Debs," otherwise known as Romance Unleashed: Sandy, Teresa, Cynthia, Lori, Laura, Flo, Jackie, Sophia, Pamela, Caroline, Kathleen, Kathy, Sally, Barbara, Irene, Paula, Kate, Eve, and Jessica. I'm so glad we foul one another, and am eternally grateful for your friendship!
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Smuggler's Lair by Virginia Henley (p. 1-134) As dawn began to lighten the sky, the naked female immersed breast-high in the River Rother relished the feel of the cool water on her skin.
The Naked Laird by Sally MacKenzie (p. 135-226) Eleanor, Countess of Kilgorn, sank deeper into the copper slipper tub.
Lessons in Pleasure by Victoria Dahl (p. 227-304) Sarah Rose Hood was in love with her husband.
Swept Away by Kristi Astor (p. 305-388) "He's like Mr. Rochester and . . . and"-Christobel searched her mind for a proper literary example-"and Mr. Darcy, all rolled into one brooding, supercilious parcel."
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Smuggler's Lair by Virginia Henley (p. 3) The Smugglers' Song Rudyard Kipling
If you wake at midnight, and hear a horse's feet, Don't go drawing back the blind, or looking in the street, Them that asks no questions isn't told a lie. Watch the wall, my darling, while the Gentlemen go by!
Five-and-twenty ponies, trotting through the dark, Brandy for the Parson, 'Baccy for the Clerk; Laces for a lady; letters for a spy, And watch the wall, my darling, while the Gentlemen go by!
Running road the wood lump if you chance to find Little barrels, roped and tarred, all full of brandy-wine; Don't you shout to come and look, nor take 'em for your play; Put the brushwood back again, and they'll be gone next day.
If you see the stable-door setting open wide; If you see a tired horse lying down inside; If your mother mends a coat cut about and tore; If the lining's wet and warm, don't you ask no more!
If you meet King George's men, dressed in blue and red, You be careful what you say, and mindful what is said. If they call you "pretty maid," and chuck you 'neath the chin, Don't you tell where no one is, nor yet where no one's been!
Knocks and footsteps round the house, whiles after dark, You've no call for running out till the house dogs bark. Trusty's here, and Pincher's here, and see how dumb they lie, They don't fret to follow when the Gentlemen go by!
If you do as you've been told, likely there's a chance You'll be give a dainty doll, all the way from France, With a cap of Valenciennes, and a velvet hood, A present form the Gentlemen, along o' being good!
Five-and-twenty ponies trotting through the dark, Brandy for the Parson, 'Baccy for the Clerk. Them that asks no questions isn't told a lie, Watch the wall, my darling, while the Gentlemen go by!
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Smuggler's Lair by Virginia Henley (p. 1-134) " . . . I love you with all my heart."
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Anthology contains: Smuggler's Lair by Virginia Henley The Naked Laird by Sally MacKenzie Lessons in Pleasure by Victoria Dahl Swept Away by Kristi Astor
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New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley sizzles with three of romance's hottest talents. . .Virginia Henley, "Smuggler's Lair" Victoria Carswell will not be bound by society's dictates. She'll even risk skinny-dipping in view of an abandoned castle. At least, Victoria thinks it's abandoned, until a dashing smuggler lures her into an adventure that defies every rule. . . Sally MacKenzie, "The Naked Laird" The viscount's house party promises to be one of the season's highlights, and Lord and Lady Kilgorn are delighted to attend. If only the long-estranged couple had realized they were both invited--and assigned to the same bedchamber. . . Victoria Dahl, "Lessons in Pleasure" Newly married to her beloved James, Sarah Hood should be blissfully happy. . .yet close proximity to a man fills her with anxiety. But James plans to awaken Sarah to pleasure, in order to forge a true union of body and soul. . . Kristi Astor, "Swept Away" Vivacious Christobel Smyth is a gentleman's daughter, while brooding, proud John Leyden comes from a family of northern mill owners. The two could not be more different, yet as passion flares at a country party, Christobel finds he may be her match in every way. . .
"Smuggler's Lair" is a Georgian/Victorian time-travel tale by Virginia Henley. When a repressed Victorian Reverend's daughter is cast back in time and discovers a love that transcends time. ***I confess that I've never particularly liked Ms Henley's stories as they seem a bit overwrought to me and this one was no exception.
Sally MacKenzie contributed the Regency, "The Naked Laird", about two young lovers who marry and allow a tragedy to separate them only to be brought back together by a scheming lady and a scandalous house party. ***MacKenzie's skill with combining humor and steamy romance is one of the things that keep me enjoying her stories.
Take a repressed and nervous Victorian bride, add sexual ignorance and fear, stir in a man all to ready to take on the role of sex educator, and you'll have Victoria Dahl's spicy addition to this anthology. ***This is my first short story by Ms. Dahl and second read. Her talent at writing feelings into a love scene will give you shivers of delight.
Lastly, Kristi Astor wraps up the anthology with an Edwardian tale, "Swept Away". This story is about two people who seem wrong for each other discovering that the changes in society mean they're more right together than they imagined. ***My first by Ms Astor and quite a different read. This was the shortest read but still kept my attention.
There you have it. Two I enjoyed, one I liked, and one...eh, not so much. ( )