July 1, 2015
Trapped at a ball in a hideous dress, the frugal and forlorn Sarah Swilp had reluctantly decided to marry repugnant family "friend" Mr. Meyers in a last-ditch effort to save her family from poverty when Jonathan Perry appears. The man, once her childhood love, crushed her spirit with a simple phrase five years ago: "I will never marry you." Struck by her visible deflation, Jonathan is nevertheless drawn back to Sarah, the woman he believes shunned him by failing his "test" of love over money. It is obvious to both that passion still exists between them, prompting Sarah to make an unconventional decision: to re-create that fateful night five years ago, this time with no expectation of marriage on either side. But Sarah and Jonathan have grown and changed, leading the night to have unintentional results. Though Jonathan's ignorance regarding the gravity of his actions proves frustrating, the couple have a sizzling D/s dynamic in the bedroom that will keep readers enthralled. Kent's ("The Real Duchesses of London" series) refreshing portrayal of Jonathan as dominant demonstrates his appetite for control, while still highlighting his complete interest in submissive Sarah's pleasure. VERDICT This impressive novella packs sexy action and a compelling story line into 115 pages. Recommended for fans of Kent's previous works and those seeking titillating Regency erotica.
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