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A review by hijinx_abound
Temptations of a Wallflower by Eva Leigh
4.0
Sometimes historical get caught up in very current language and circumstances. That does not bother me. This particular book felt a bit more Germaine to the times.
Meet Lady Sarah Frampton, Also known as The watching Wallflower. This is her second season and she is known to be shy and retiring. However, she is also known by another, much more scandalous name, The Lady of Dubious Quality. The lady writes erotic novels, in the French style and has the ton abuzz.
Vicar Jeremy Cleland never wanted to be a man of the cloth. As the 3rd son of an Earl, his future is a bit limited if he cares to receive an allowance from his father. Now his father has tasked him to find the lady of dubious quality before she morally corrupts all of London.
These two both feel out of their elements. They want things they are not supposed to and have secrets that could destroy them. The attraction between them is palpable. It is written so well. Their conversations and flirtations are believable.
Their assignation at the secret masquerade was sexy as hell. I loved that they were drawn to one another, even in disguise.
Once we get to the sexy times, they were well written as well. There was one small hiccup for me. The author uses the word quim, repeatedly. I don’t like the word but I don’t think it would have been an issue for me if it hadn’t been so frequent in that first encounter. Of course, the word is a me issue but since it is my review, there you go.
I am always in search of smart, sexy historical romance. I look forward to reading more of this authors books!
Meet Lady Sarah Frampton, Also known as The watching Wallflower. This is her second season and she is known to be shy and retiring. However, she is also known by another, much more scandalous name, The Lady of Dubious Quality. The lady writes erotic novels, in the French style and has the ton abuzz.
Vicar Jeremy Cleland never wanted to be a man of the cloth. As the 3rd son of an Earl, his future is a bit limited if he cares to receive an allowance from his father. Now his father has tasked him to find the lady of dubious quality before she morally corrupts all of London.
These two both feel out of their elements. They want things they are not supposed to and have secrets that could destroy them. The attraction between them is palpable. It is written so well. Their conversations and flirtations are believable.
Their assignation at the secret masquerade was sexy as hell. I loved that they were drawn to one another, even in disguise.
Once we get to the sexy times, they were well written as well. There was one small hiccup for me. The author uses the word quim, repeatedly. I don’t like the word but I don’t think it would have been an issue for me if it hadn’t been so frequent in that first encounter. Of course, the word is a me issue but since it is my review, there you go.
I am always in search of smart, sexy historical romance. I look forward to reading more of this authors books!