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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I've read 100's of romance books, but this is definately one of the best -I would have given it 10 stars if I could. The only gripe is I wish the end lasted longer. I've only just finished it but am going to read it again when I've finished her next book 'Untouched'. I won't go into the story just buy the book and read it.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Anna Campbell's 'Claiming the Courtesan' is a breathtaking debut. It's historical romance at its most compelling. Don't expect mincing aristocrats or simpering misses in this story. Nor should you look for frothy lighthearted comedy, though Ms Campbell's writing hints at a keen wit. This book is intense from the very start until the last page. If I'd been physically able to read it in one sitting I would have - I didn't want to put it down. It's a love story with a difference, between two very real, almost tragically flawed characters who gradually overcome a lifetime's scars to find peace, redemption and the promise of happiness. Ms Campbell is to be congratulated on creating a romance which remains true to its central premise. The beautiful Soraya is a courtesan. The Duke of Kylemore is a product of his time, his upbringing and his enormous privilege. Neither are cardboard cutout protagonists and both are intensely real. Ms Campbell doesn't pull her punches and as a result delivers a memorable, satisfying and utterly absorbing story.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I've become somewhat jaded in recent months, trying to find new Historical Romances that live up to the standards of writers like Laura Kinsale, Madeline Hunter, (early) Brenda Joyce, Anne Stuart etc. When you've 'glommed' all of your favourite writers backlists and dabbled with a host of different other writers books, you start to re-read your 'keepers' and haunt review sites searching for the elusive 'newbie with promise'. Claiming the Courtesan is just one of those gems.
It opens with the lead male, the Duke of Kylemore, and the lead female, Soraya/Verity, having just finished a heated sexual encounter. Protector and Mistress.
My first thought over the first 50 pages: 'titilation, re-worked conflicts, not sure I like a man forcing himself on a woman even if she is his mistress, perhaps an evil villain will re-focus me, more titilation, bet this'll culminate in a happy ever after pegnancy and marriage'.
As I got more engrossed, and by my last thought, on ending the book?: 'WOW. This is something as good as Laura Kinsale's 'Uncertain Magic'. I need to sit back and digest all of this. So many conflicting emotions - not one of them aimed at the writing, I must assure you - around the two main characters. At the end of it all, I'm mightily pleased I found this new author and I will definitely buy more of her books.'
Claiming the Courtesan is a really good Historical Romance with sex and an interesting character-based plot. But it's much more than that. It's a character study with sex as the catalyst. It starts in the haute ton world of London but swiftly relocates to the Scottish Highlands, and the setting reflects the layers of torments that Anna Campbell deftly peels away from Kylemore and Verity. In the end I'm not sure whether my modern sensibilities would quite allow me to like Kylemore, but he assuredly made me feel compassionate, caring and frequently envious of Verity (hey, I'm not imune to a mans sexual generosity!!! *grins*)
Try this book.
It opens with the lead male, the Duke of Kylemore, and the lead female, Soraya/Verity, having just finished a heated sexual encounter. Protector and Mistress.
My first thought over the first 50 pages: 'titilation, re-worked conflicts, not sure I like a man forcing himself on a woman even if she is his mistress, perhaps an evil villain will re-focus me, more titilation, bet this'll culminate in a happy ever after pegnancy and marriage'.
As I got more engrossed, and by my last thought, on ending the book?: 'WOW. This is something as good as Laura Kinsale's 'Uncertain Magic'. I need to sit back and digest all of this. So many conflicting emotions - not one of them aimed at the writing, I must assure you - around the two main characters. At the end of it all, I'm mightily pleased I found this new author and I will definitely buy more of her books.'
Claiming the Courtesan is a really good Historical Romance with sex and an interesting character-based plot. But it's much more than that. It's a character study with sex as the catalyst. It starts in the haute ton world of London but swiftly relocates to the Scottish Highlands, and the setting reflects the layers of torments that Anna Campbell deftly peels away from Kylemore and Verity. In the end I'm not sure whether my modern sensibilities would quite allow me to like Kylemore, but he assuredly made me feel compassionate, caring and frequently envious of Verity (hey, I'm not imune to a mans sexual generosity!!! *grins*)
Try this book.
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disappointing
The Duke of Kylemore has spent the last year with the celebrated Soraya as his mistress. So when she flees from their relationship, he is furious. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Norfolk Lass
A great book!!
I agree wholeheartedly with each one of the positive reviews. I have read all her books out of order but that doesn't matter one jot and I am eagerly looking forward to her next... Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by Kristin
Bad Taste in the Mouth!
Bought this book based on the good reviews and what a shock! To sum it up, the story was about Kylemore who was a duke, a man with great power and position and Verity, his helpless... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2009 by Tiger101
Rape isn't romance
Let's see... Anna Campbell writes very well, intense... that's right. But... SPOILER... Justin rapes Verity/Soraya, that's something that can't be forgotten. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2007 by Yolanda Domenche Brinquis
Regency has never been more addictive!
I just have turned the last page of this stunning debut from Anna Campbell and I'm in awe of her talent. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2007 by Leontine's Book Realm
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