Robin Schone

Robin Schone writes historical erotica in such a way that is both emotional and nuanced, yet hotter than sin. Explicit sex is great, but there is a dusting of realism that isn't found in the more happy Rake/Rogue/Spinster tropes. The "romantic suspense" part of the plot (isn't there always that in an historical romance?) has a much darker and emotional aspect not usually seen. There is more to this book than than you would expect. If you are a fan of the darker romances, then give this a shot. However it should be said that "The Lover" should be read before. Since this is the sequel.… (mais)

The Heroine
Abigail Wynfred is an almost-thirty spinster who is passed around between her brother and sisters in her unmarried, lonely state. A few weeks before she turns thirty, she decides to take a quiet vacation by herself to the seaside to spend one last time with her erotic book collection. She has decided that she will give up her dreams of a passionate marriage, be rid of her book collection and marry whomever her siblings choose for her.

The Hero
Colonel Robert Coally is recovering from a war injury. Having been born in the poor parts of London, he choose to become a soldier at a very young age to avoid the fate of hard labor on the streets only to find a hard life as a soldier. He has killed many man and seen many horrors and desperately wants to live out his fantasies with a woman before he is certain death will find him on the battlefield soon.

The Plot
Robert happens to stumble into Abigail's seaside cottage after bring thrown from his horse in the midst of a raging storm. Having caught her reading her scandalous books, she proposes a deal where they live out their fantasies with each other as long as the storm rages outside the little cabin. What ensues is not only passion but a deep, deep love and understanding that develops between them as they not only share their bodies, they share their lives, their fears, and their dreams.

This was a quick read, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sometimes when books focus on the bedroom passion, they miss the mark on the emotion between the characters. And while some of the scenes did read a little robotic, I DEFINITELY felt Robert and Abigail falling for each other as they spent their two days together. And I had such angst with the misunderstanding (I hate that as a trope), but I was so pleased that Robert was able to use common sense and realize what Abigail might have been thinking to make her react the way she did. I won't say too much about the circumstances, but just know, it was the best ending!

Tropes
Historical Romance, Victorian Era, Seaside, Gamma Hero, Dark Hero, Disabled/Wounded Hero, Scared Hero, Soldier/War Hero, War Hero, Aggressive Heroine, Bookworm Heroine, Independent Heroine, Spinster Heroine, Virgin Heroine, Outdoor Steam, Dirty Talk, Class Difference, Fling to Love, Forced Proximity… (mais)

Jack Lodoun sacrifico el amor por el poder para alcanzar la cumbre de su carrera. Una tragedia personal le ha ensenado la dolorosa imposibilidad de conseguir un divorcio. La notoriedad publica arruinara no solo la reputación de Rose, sino también la suya. Sin embargo, con puede negarse a sus necesidades. Aunque antes de aceptar hacerse cargo del caso, Jack le reta a Rose a probar que existe una pasión que reemplaza a las promesas y la ambición.
Y así, encuentro tras encuentro, roce tras roce, la pareja se embarca en un viaje de descubrimientos que lleva a intimidades que ninguno podría haber imaginado: un sexo que no conoce pecado, un amor que no tiene limitaciones, un lazo carnal que cura el dolor y la culpa. Juntos, Rose y Jack exploraran el placer máximo, pero que deben sacrificar para reclamar la pasión que tan desesperadamente desean?… (mais)