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“Loved it!! Cannot wait for the next book!
turdette wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It grabbed my attention from the first page!”
“Very good”
Arlene R wrote this review Saturday, July 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“** spoiler alert ** I didn't realize what I was getting into when I picked this one up! It leans toward erotica set in a Regency setting. Though well-written, I thought it leaned a bit to heavily on the idea of abuse vs. S&M for pleasure angle. And one particular act between the hero and heroine really turned me off, as in went somewhere I personally wouldn't care to go. Others might not mind it, it just wasn't my cup of tea. That Page is a talented writer, there is no doubt, it was just not my kind of book.”
DesperateWriter wrote this review Friday, March 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Club by Sharon Page
Bookaholics R wrote this review Monday, February 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Historical Romance- Regency - February 24, 2009
4 1/2 stars
The Club is a deliciously decadent novel that in many areas shocked me. (This book explores the seedier side of the Regency era that was salient to the story.) If you haven’t read books by this author before, be prepared for sensuous scenes as well as strong characters that will make you root for them!
Recently widowed, Lady Jane is a woman with a mission. While she couldn’t save herself from an abusive husband; she is determined to save her missing friend. Unfortunately, her friend Del was forced by her husband into participating at the Club, a place where the unsavory world of sexual excess reaches the powerful and wicked desires of London’s higher society.
Lady Jane visits the Club and finds herself stonewalled by Del’s long lost brother, Christian. Dubbed “Lord Wicked” for his well deserved reputation, Christian is the antithesis of all she believes. Although she finds him devastatingly handsome and charming, Lady Jane is fearful of the passion she feels for him. But even as she tries to keep herself aloof from his wild disregard for society, she realizes she feel most safe in his arms.
Christian has always admired Lady Jane even as she cuts him with her remarks. She makes him want to be a better person and although it is dangerous for her to be embroiled in Del’s disappearance, he can’t help but be happy that it allows him to spend time with her.
Sharon Page’s writing kept me on edge, as the mystery behind Del’s disappearance is slowly and expertly revealed. While many writers would revel in the shock value or focus purely on the sexual attraction between the characters. This author takes the time to slowly develop the relationship between the two main characters. Lady Jane and ‘Lord Wicked’ felt like real characters with very human frailties. I really enjoyed the interaction between them and each seemed to compliment the other perfectly. The riveting love between the two characters rises above and in stark contrast to the scandalous behavior at the Club. As the main characters find redemption and acceptance, they are healed by their love and adversity. The romance between them was moving and by the end of the book I knew they had to be together!
The Club is not the typical Regency romance, but one that will definitely keep you up all night to discover the end.
Reviewed by Steph from Bookaholics Romance Book Club
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“Jan's pick.”
Katy Budget Books wrote this review Wednesday, January 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Club in Regency London is frequented by well-bred ladies and noble gentlemen in search of a little fun. Fun where both ladies and men can fulfill all their deepest, darkest desires. But, one lady goes missing. Jane St. Giles, Lady Sherringham, takes on the dangerous task of searching for her best friend who has allegedly ran away with a new lover. The erotic dungeon is anything but fun. Murder, mayhem and dangerous charades are the norm.
Jan C wrote this review Wednesday, January 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Author, Sharon Page gives us a wonderful historical romance leaving this reading salavating for more along this line.
You won't want to miss the one!”
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