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75 of 76 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning romance novel rekindles memories of first passions,
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This review is from: Beyond Innocence (Paperback)
Emma Holly has toned down her more earthy, Black Lace type erotic writing skills in this romance novel that does not stop at the bedroom door with thoughts and wishes, but rather she takes us on a wonderfull magical journey into our minds and allows the reader to fully re-experience that wonderfull moment of submission with your first true love. The story, set in the late 1800's in London deals with Edward, our hero, who must find a wife for his younger brother, Frederick, who was caught red handed (or something like that) with one of the handsome young males by a member of the upper echelon of London society. Since Freddie was the younger brother with no real inheritance, and on top of that, was now the talk of the town, in relation to his sexual preferences, the finding of a suitable society wife was no mean task to say the least. In walks our heroine, Florence, the only daughter of a humble vicar left with barely enough inheritance to survive for a few more years. Florence decides to hire a lawyer, take her inheritance and invest it into a search for a suitable husband that would be able to maintain her for the rest of her life. The perfect solution for Edward and his problem in getting Freddie married off.... and ... like all simple plans of mice and men, Edward was having problems controlling himself from the first moment hey laid eyes on Florence. The book takes us through a romantic stroll as Florence is introduced into London society, as a long lost cousin of Edward and Freddie, by the reigning queen of the social circles, Edward's Aunt, Hypatia. In true romance novel fashion, the author spends a great deal of time setting up the characters as we witness the utter frustration of watching Edward begin to realize that maybe his brother was getting the better part of this deal. The moment of 'awakening' for Edward and Florence is so well written being both tender and filled with love lust that the pages verily sizzle, and, if there is anyone that can do that and make it seem that you are there and living the experience, it's Emma Holly .... I must say that this is the first romance book that I have read that is also an erotic masterpiece......
118 of 125 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great debut in traditional romance,
This review is from: Beyond Innocence (Paperback)
Her Black Lace books have won legions of fans and now author Emma Holly brings her own special brand of sensual adventures to traditional romance with her first novel, BEYOND INNOCENCE. The author easily surpasses other authors of erotic romance in this book filled with multi-layered characters, a plot with meat to it and steamy love scenes that are not just page fillers but actually advance the story. When Florence Fairleigh travels to London in 1873 to meet with her recently deceased father's solicitor, little did she know that the meeting would have far-reaching implications that would affect her life forever. Originally thinking to secure a position as perhaps a governess or teacher, Florence is, instead, thrust into London's social whirl in a plot to encourage a marriage for young Freddie Burbrooke, in the hope of settling him down and sparing him society's censure. In the process, Freddie's brother, Edward, earl of Greystowe realizes he has feelings for his brother's intended-feelings that deepen and finally are reciprocated. But can a true and lasting relationship be built on a foundation of lies? As much as I like the eroticism of this author's work, in this instance I especially enjoyed the warm relationship between the two brothers, the caring and concern Edward (the older) had for his younger, homosexual brother, Freddie. It softened Edward's dark, stern outward personality and made him more real. BEYOND INNOCENCE hooked me from the first page and never let me down. I found myself reading long after I would have put another book down for the night just to discover how the situation would resolve itself. Emma Holly's Black Lace books are all on my `keeper' shelf and now that she's taken her skill and talent into the traditional field, it looks as if I may have to add more space on the shelf.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A KEEPER,
By "tltotexas" (Yuma, Arizona) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beyond Innocence (Paperback)
I found this book as I was browsing the ... book section. The cover of the book caught my attention because I love the Regency and Victorian periods. Since I had never read this author, I didn't know what to expect; but after reading the prologue, I took a chance and bought it. I LOVE THIS BOOK! The characterizations, the story line and the beautiful writing combined with the erotic love scenes make this book a keeper. I subscribe to Romantic Times magazine, and I looked back at the review of this book. The reviewer only gave this book 2 stars; she seemed to question Emma Holly's understanding of the time period and the morals of young ladies; and quoting, "...her attempt at writing an erotic romance falls a bit short." Well, that reviewer is wrong. I hope Ms. Holly keeps writing books set in the 1800's, and keeps writing great erotica.
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