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Dewey Decimal Number: 813.60803538 EAN: 9781575666068 ISBN: 1575666065 Label: Kensington Manufacturer: Kensington Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 378 Publication Date: October 01, 2000 Publisher: Kensington Studio: Kensington Related Items:      see moreAverage Rating:
 Rating:  - Worthless except for Robin Schone's storyThree of these stories were very disappointing, but don't give up on this book until you've given Robin Schone's story a try! "Mastering Lady Lucinda" will be erotic only for those who get off on rape and sour writing. Even the butler used her before she 'triumphed' by coldly getting off on it more than the men did. Tiresomely crude, emotionless, vulgar and totally unbelievable. Lots of cold, power-tripping, manipulative sex doesn't add up to erotica. I was totally turned off. "The Pleasure Game" is just ridiculous. These folks need to get over themselves. "Risking it All" is a sweet and sexy bit of fluff. But at least I liked these characters. And then there is the truly erotic and romantic "A Man and A Woman" by Robin Schone - one of the best erotic writers ever. I loved these characters and was enthralled by their growing willingness to help each other discover the delights and intimacy of sex despite the fact that neither was physically perfect or young. A powerful example of how to blend erotic sex with passionate feelings. Ms Schone obviously researched what is and isn't possible for castrated men. She got the facts right *and* made the reader truly want him to find release and redemption with an understanding, sensual, willing and eager woman. Yes, women in their middle years can still be strongly sexual. Rating:  - From Back CoverBeatrice Small - Mastering Lady Lucinda The members of the underground club, The Devil's Disciples, are prepared to give Lady Lucinda Harrington an unforgettable lesson in seduction-but it it the gentlemen, and not Lucinda, who are left begging for more. Susan Johnson - Risking It All When the destitute Felicia Greenwood wins the gamble of her life with the aid of the Duke of Grafton, she never expects to receive an introduction to the delectable delights of desire. Thea Devine - The Pleasure Game When Regina Olney learns that longtime friend, Jeremy Gavage, is devising a scheme to thwart her plans of pursuing a notorious rake, she seeks revenge by playing a wickedly sensuous game of searing passion. Robin Schone - A Man And A Woman Hoping to experience once again the intimacies shared with a man, widowed Megan Branwell engages in a charade with Connor Treffrey that will take them both on a breathless journey of indescribable pleasure. Rating:  - Thea's story is my favoriteThea Devine's story alone makes the book worth the money. However, all the stories and authors are strong. Rating: - The 5 Stars Belong to Robin Schone OnlyLike the previous anthology 'Fascinated', Robin Schone's short story 'A Man and A Woman' is the only reason for anyone to read this book. Skip the rest of the stories unless trite plots and really scary prose are your cup of tea. I'm sorry, but it's hard to get turned-on when the word 'throbbing love lance' keeps getting tossed about. The other stories were pretty forgettable too. I find it rather disturbing that some reviewers don't seem to be emotionally mature enough to understand that sex, no matter what age, is still a healthy and normal human function. Frankly, I've always liked when a writer isn't afraid to take a risk by creating characters that aren't the standard romance trope. I don't know about most romance readers, but I've a rather sophisticated palate and can handle characters and situations that haven't been done before. That's always been the big problem with romance - the unwillingness to take risks. Thankfully we have Ms. Schone who obviously isn't. I loved Megan and Connor (known as Mohmmed)- they were so beautiful and you felt their need for this basic human connection. Your heart just goes out for Megan, who has spent most of her life in a marriage completely devoid of even an embrace, and how she craves just to be touched. And Connor - yes, the whole eunuch aspect isn't easy to read about, but it was a part of history and it did happen (read Anne Rice's 'Cry to Heaven' about the Italian castrati). But just because he might have been missing a certain part, that doesn't diminish him as a man - and that's another great thing - makes the reader consider what exactly being a 'man' is. Ms. Schone has the ability to create rich and multifaceted characters in a short amount of space, and erotic tension that just won't let go. She creates characters that you really love and who feel real. The sex scenes are hot, but they're written in such a way that makes you feel as if you're there and you're experiencing the passion. When the story ended it was like saying goodbye to old and familiar friends. And she didn't leave the reader with the typical 'happy ending', but in your heart, you could always hope. Rating: - Extremely DisappointedI am an avid fan of Bertrice Small. In fact I have read 90% of her books. Year after year I look forward to her upcoming published works. Mastering Lady Lucinda is vulgar and crude and not up to her usual standard. Surely there is more than one way to describe intercourse without using the "four letter" word over and over. This book lacks imagination. |
