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The Diary Of Cozette

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The Diary of Cozette is just that, the diary of Anne Cozette Bennett, which spans from August 1869 to the winter of 1875.

At the age of fourteen, Cozette's mother becomes too weak from illness to care for her, and sends her away to an aunt and uncle's home to live. Her mother gives her a diary and tells her to keep track of her adventures. Of course, I doubt her mom would have thought Cozette's entries would be of the explicit sexual journey Cozette embarks upon.

After an incident with her cousin shortly after Cozette's arrival, she finds herself shipped off to an orphanage. There she meets a young man named Ernest. Eventually their relationship turns to one of a sexual nature, awakening her feminine passion. Ernest fears for her well-being and sends her to London with the promise he will follow her shortly.

He never shows and over a year later, after suffering terrible tribulations, Cozette finds herself serving a most unlikely lady. She gave Cozette a safe and secure home, even though she was a servant, there was still much respect, allowing Cozette to grow into a decent young lady. Within that home Cozette also learns of her inner passions and longings, that which is denied ladies of the time.

Men enter her life, offering her what her body craves since that night of passion with Ernest. Ernest awakened her passion. Francois breathed life into it. And Mr. Rodin refined it. But who will claim it and keep for themselves? For Cozette has a passion that will be neither banked nor denied.

I loved watching Cozette grow and change over the course of this book. Watching her go from inexperienced with Ernest, to thinking herself in love with Francois, to knowing that what she has with Mr. Rodin is no more than two adults enjoying the companionship of each others bodies. And then of course the one man who matches her and stokes the flames inside her that she dreamed she could spend the rest of her life with without worry he might tire and seek passion elsewhere. That one man she could love.

The Diary of Cozette is not really a romance, more erotic fiction with romantic elements. It's more what I said previously, Cozette coming of age and accepting and exploring her sensually passionate nature. It was very elegantly written. The words flowed very poetically. Ms. McIntyre can pen some really amazing sexual encounters. And the great thing, they are rather short but pack a walloping punch! Truly an awesomely talented writer Amanda McIntyre is<---hey, that was kinda like Yoda :). I also loved the unique set-up of this book, entry dates as if it really were a diary, rather than chapters.

Thought book was a great read, a great escape to another time. I enjoyed the characters, enjoyed the "steamy" intervals. The ending of the book was a nice surprise. Will be looking forward to more from this author! A very entertaining delight!!

Diary of Cozette was a pure delight--a fresh, engaging first-person voice, a compelling story, and some seriously *hot* love scenes. I particularly enjoyed the 'diary entry' format--very original! All in all, a great read, and one I couldn't put down!

Cozette is not your typical street urchin, fending for herself on the streets of London while she waits for her love to come find her. As time goes on and he never arrives, Cozette does what it takes to survive until a chance encounter with a kind lady gives her a second chance.

Cozette is happy as a housemaid. But as she falls in lust with a handsome lord, she discovers that she wants to take her pleasure where she can and enjoy every second of it, regardless of society or anyone else. As others enter her life, she learns more about herself and her desires.

The Diary of Cozette is a beautifully written, lyrical story of lust and love. Cozette is a completely sympathetic and wonderfully drawn character with an appreciation not just for sex and intimacy, but for life itself. The secondary characters don't just float around her like satellites, but are fascinating people in their own rights. I enjoyed how sweet and sexy the story is without falling into syrupy melodrama. The Diary of Cozette was a wonderful, engaging and satisfying read, great for fans of romance and erotica alike.

Niki Lee
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

This is a beautiful and well written story. Can be a bit slow at times. However, keep reading. One of the things I liked about Cozette the most. Is that she is never played the poor pitiful me part.

Sprinkled through out my readings of many fiction and non-fiction novels, "romance" novels I can count on to always be an easy read. The Diary of Cozette was an easy read, and I was pleasantly surprised by Amanda McIntyre's writing style. Her choice descriptions flowed and she truly is an artist in the writing realm. All in all, I enjoyed the erotic storytelling and her fantastic writing skills.

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In 1869, soon to turn fourteen Anne Cozette Bennett is the youngest of and one of only two surviving seven children. She learns from her widowed mom that she is sending her to live with her aunt and uncle as she lacks the strength to raise her and care for her dying brother. Aunt Eleanor is stern in demanding Cozette study her lessons and helps the housemaid with simple chores. However, her three year older cousin Edward continually molests her while Eleanor holds her niece culpable. He tells his parents she stripped and they believe him as he is from good grooming and she is fifth. Haggard Uncle Fredericks sends his niece away to an orphanage as Edward evilly smiles.

However, her second lesson occurs when the orphanage owner sells her virginity to the highest bidder. Her friend Ernest helps her to escape before the sale is completed. She lives on the street garbed as a boy before finding a prostitute who mentors her on the art of pleasing men for money. Lord and lady Archibald hire her as a maid. Cozette is happy until she meets Lord Francois Deveraux who plays her like a virtuoso breaking her heart, but not her soul.

This first person account of the Victorian life of a female not of the aristocracy is a superb historical. Cozette makes the tale as she learns plenty of hard lessons from her encounters with so called upright citizens; she becomes nineteenth century street smart. Amanda McIntyre provides a deep "autobiographical" tale as THE DIARY OF COZETTE is a fascinating look from a victim's perspective of those who abuse their power.

Harriet Klausner

I was so excited to read this book. I thought the concept of the story itself would make it a good read. The book moved to fast at points and lost continuity. The secondary character stories were not written very well in my opinion. In my opinion also, her diary was not all that interesting and the book did not keep me up reading all night as previous books have. The saving grace of this book was the relationship between the two main characters and how the relation between he and Cozette evolved over time. The erotica part was not very erotic. I really felt cheated when it came to them because I wanted more from them after being apart for so long. That would have made the book more to my liking.

I started reading it around 6:30 and couldn't put it down. It was fabulous!! I knew you could write and now you will be hearing me tell you to shut up with the doubts. This is a keeper book.