Seduction of my Proper Wife by Kristabel Reed – Review/Giveaway/Promo

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BLURB:

 

Philip Thornton adored his new bride but found she was frigid in their marriage bed.

Lillian did not know how to ease her fear of the bed until she was freed from her past.

Aria was paid to educate and entice, but what she found was more than she ever dreamed possible.

The Parisian Exposition of 1889…the world is changing and the three of them are caught in its whirl. Philip and Lillian went to Paris to save their marriage and to help Lillian overcome her fears. Aria danced and seduced Lillian, but before Lillian left, Aria found herself seduced, in turn, by the beautiful Englishwoman.

When Philip and Lillian break all the rules and escort Aria around Paris for a week, will it be the beginning of their future? Or will this seductive interlude be nothing more than a dream?

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Excerpt One:

 

Philip didn’t bother looking for his wife at the fair, it would be a nearly impossible task to find her in the meandering streets and crowded pavilions. And he was still agitated with Lillian. Instead he opted to walk to back to their hotel, Le Grand Hôtel de Paris.

 

As he walked through the crowds, all he saw were those from the dance, those who enjoyed the Danse du Ventre and each other’s bodies shortly thereafter.

 

Hasina’s words echoed in him, until he thought he’d go mad from the sound of the Egyptian’s promise. A woman is far more gentle with such things.

 

He doubted very much he could even ask Lillian to engage in such an activity. He wanted her, wanted her to relax around him to the point that he could show her all the pleasures of the flesh. Indulge in all the passion he had for her.

 

The Parisian streets were crowded, but he barely noticed the variety of offerings from the street vendors. Back at their suite, Philip opened the door and wasn’t surprised to find Lillian there.

 

He stopped just inside the opened door and watched her. She’d shed her jacket, but rather than hiding in the bedroom, sat in one of the chairs by the balcony.

 

And she’d been crying.

 

He’d crossed the room and knelt before her immediately, without conscious thought. The door slowly closed behind him, but Philip barely noticed. Lillian looked up at him, her beautiful blue eyes damp with tears, and emotion tore at his heart.

Review:

As most know, I’m not real keen on historical romances set in the Regency or Georgian period.  Now, set it in the Victorian era and I’m so there.  Add one frigid wife, a man in love with his wife and a paid escort to teach his wife the ways of pleasure and doubly in.

While some people don’t like girl on girl, I’m beginning to like it.  And yes, I’m a married woman with a child and very hetro.  Ms. Reed blends sensuality, real emotions and the social classes with Aria and Lillian that supersedes anything that I’ve ever read.  Their relationship was beautifully written, heartfelt and emotional.  I know that rooting for them as a couple was outside the box but I was in the end.

Philip was a great hero for me.  Normally, in historical novels the hero starts off as a jerk and I really have to warm up to him and sometimes I don’t.  Philip loved Lillian and decided that a trip to Paris would warm up his wife to the marriage bed.  When found Aria dancing his asked the madam to hire her for his wife for the week.   After the week is up and they return home, he realizes that not only does Lillian warm up in bed but that she is also sad about leaving Aria behind.

*sigh*  The relationship between Aria, Lillian and Philip was hot, sexy and beautiful.  I can not stress to not be turned off by the aspect of the relationship of Aria and Lillian.  I felt as though Aria was more than just a teacher/lover to Lillian in the end.  She was her friend, too.

Ms. Reed brings a sensuality to the tried and true troupe of a frigid wife, a husband that is truly in love with wife and is willing to do anything for to have her not so frigid with him.  *sigh*

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTHOR Bio and Links: 

 

Kristabel Reed lives on the East Coast and loves to explore the steamier side of historical romance. “There are so many sexy situations that didn’t just pop up in the 21st century and my goal is to burst the myth of the prim and proper debutante.”

 

She loves romances but historical ménages particularly which add an element of danger and discovery not seen in contemporaries. Historically speaking, unusual romantic connections put lives on the line-people were ostracized and some even put to the death.

 

She loves reading, watching old movies, and anything Cary Grant. And is always interested in talking about erotic romance, so drop her a line: kristabelreed@yahoo.com; or Tweet her @kristabelreed; find her blog: kristabelreed.blogspot.com