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Fitz Monckton, Duke of Groveland, has never encountered a woman he could not seduce-until he clashes with the beautiful Rosalind St. Vincent, whose bookshop sits in the way of Fitz°s lucrative development deal. Left nearly penniless because of her late husband's gambling debts, Rosalind has managed to save her bookshop by dint of hard work and through a foray into a slightly irregular endeavor. She has no intention of selling her shop to satisfy the whim of
an entitled scoundrel-even if said scoundrel is gorgeous as sin. If money won't entice Rosalind to sell her shop, Fitz must tempt her in other ways hopefully mutually pleasurable ways
profitable to them both, As for the lady's obstinate resistance, that will only make her inevitable surrender all the sweeter...
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the first book I've ready by Susan Johnson, and it doesn't make me want to rush to buy any others.
Gorgeous as Sin is the first in a trilogy, and I was looking forward to an enjoyable read with 2 more to purchase afterwards.
Unfortunately I didn't find it. The storyline is as you would expect, priviliged man finds a woman who doesn't immediately bow to his role, he finds her annoying and interesting so of course he pursues.
On almost every page of the book is either a sex scene or reference to one. The writing was unbelievable, long and I found it to be hard reading. A number of times I felt that Ms Johnson had plundered a dictionary for words to use, either to try to raise the reading level or just to show her writing skills.
I kept going and finally finished the book - at the end I only felt relief that it was finally over. The ending you can probably guess, so I won't explain it.
It is a shame that I can't recommend this book, and in fact can only warn people away...
Gorgeous as Sin is the first in a trilogy, and I was looking forward to an enjoyable read with 2 more to purchase afterwards.
Unfortunately I didn't find it. The storyline is as you would expect, priviliged man finds a woman who doesn't immediately bow to his role, he finds her annoying and interesting so of course he pursues.
On almost every page of the book is either a sex scene or reference to one. The writing was unbelievable, long and I found it to be hard reading. A number of times I felt that Ms Johnson had plundered a dictionary for words to use, either to try to raise the reading level or just to show her writing skills.
I kept going and finally finished the book - at the end I only felt relief that it was finally over. The ending you can probably guess, so I won't explain it.
It is a shame that I can't recommend this book, and in fact can only warn people away...
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Gorgeous As Sin by Susan Johnson
20 April 2009
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Susan Johnson is an accomplished writer of erotica and has penned over thirty novels and many short stories. Her writing runs the gamut from historical to contemporary but she's most well known for her scorching sex scenes and smoldering heroes and heroines. I classify her books as erotica because the sex plays a major part in her plots. I would go so far as to say the sexual acts and resulting sexual connection between her heroes and heroines is so important to her plots it's almost a characters in and of itself! Her heroes are Alphas to the core--dominant, arrogant, profligate, and most other appellations ascribed to this type of man. Her heroines are usually women who find themselves in an unhappy situation who fall for the hero in spite of themselves...and these heroines also become almost slaves to their libidos. It's that almost involuntary pull that sometimes makes me want to toss her books against the wall. So be warned before you pick up one of her novels.
"Gorgeous as Sin" is Susan Johnson's latest historical (is that an oxymoron?) and her characters and plot run true to form. He's an almost despicable womanizer, a Duke, vastly wealthy, and 'gorgeous as sin'. She's a widow whose book store is the only thing standing in the way (literally) of his latest construction project in 1890s London. Although they begin as antagonists, it doesn't take long for them to connect sexually and become almost addicted to each other. The rest of plot revolves around their affair and their business...and neither runs as smoothly as either would wish.
In the end, I didn't fling "Gorgeous As Sin" against the wall. Instead I finished it. There were no surprises, but the Duke did finally 'evolve' into something less despicable and more palatable. This isn't a book that will go on my keeper shelf, but it did provide me an afternoon's entertainment and several sweaty moments!
"Gorgeous as Sin" is Susan Johnson's latest historical (is that an oxymoron?) and her characters and plot run true to form. He's an almost despicable womanizer, a Duke, vastly wealthy, and 'gorgeous as sin'. She's a widow whose book store is the only thing standing in the way (literally) of his latest construction project in 1890s London. Although they begin as antagonists, it doesn't take long for them to connect sexually and become almost addicted to each other. The rest of plot revolves around their affair and their business...and neither runs as smoothly as either would wish.
In the end, I didn't fling "Gorgeous As Sin" against the wall. Instead I finished it. There were no surprises, but the Duke did finally 'evolve' into something less despicable and more palatable. This isn't a book that will go on my keeper shelf, but it did provide me an afternoon's entertainment and several sweaty moments!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
engaging late Victorian heated romance
7 Mar 2009
Format:Mass Market Paperback
In 1891, his Grace the Duke of Groveland George Montagu Fitz-Robbins Monckton, left the countryside and his latest married paramour at the urgent request of his barrister Prosper Hutchinson. Prosper explains that if a Mrs. St. Vincent refuses to sell her bookstore on Monckton Row, his project would fail and His Grace will be out at least 90,000 pounds. The lady is obstinate.
To save his project, Fitz visits the lady in question who refuses money. He likes her courage and stubbornness so different than all the women he knows who do whatever he asks of them. He changes plan from cash to seduction as no female can resist his lure. Rosalind knows her adversary is GORGEOUS AS SIN and desires him, but she knows he will break her heart so rejects her need of him and his enticement leading to an immovable force colliding with an irresistible object.
This engaging late Victorian heated romance stars two enemy combatants insisting it is only passing lust that will go away like gas does. The gender war makes for a fine historical as Fitz and Rosalind feel they have good cause to motivate them to fight and win the battle while ignoring their respective seditious hearts and other body parts. Although the plot is a bit thin, Susan Johnson provides an enjoyable late nineteenth century romance because of heated hostility between the lead couple.
Harriet Klausner
To save his project, Fitz visits the lady in question who refuses money. He likes her courage and stubbornness so different than all the women he knows who do whatever he asks of them. He changes plan from cash to seduction as no female can resist his lure. Rosalind knows her adversary is GORGEOUS AS SIN and desires him, but she knows he will break her heart so rejects her need of him and his enticement leading to an immovable force colliding with an irresistible object.
This engaging late Victorian heated romance stars two enemy combatants insisting it is only passing lust that will go away like gas does. The gender war makes for a fine historical as Fitz and Rosalind feel they have good cause to motivate them to fight and win the battle while ignoring their respective seditious hearts and other body parts. Although the plot is a bit thin, Susan Johnson provides an enjoyable late nineteenth century romance because of heated hostility between the lead couple.
Harriet Klausner
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I loved this book!
9 Mar 2009
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A day after reading this book I still can't shake the images of the hero and heroine. I smile everytime I remember a passage from this book.
Rosalind St Vincent is a widow and bookstore owner. The Duke of Groveland is determined to buy her out of business for a building project he has in mind. She is determined to stay, and he is determined to convince her one way or another to sell. He seduces her, and the game is on! When the Duke discovers Mrs. St. Vincent writes erotica under an assumed name he vows to use it against her, but in the mean time he didn't expect to become totally and unexpectedly infatuated with her. Afterall, he is the most notorious rake in England. The dialogue, and endearing qualities of the Duke and Rosealind make this a must read. A delightful and sensual escapade that is trademark Susan Johnson.
Rosalind St Vincent is a widow and bookstore owner. The Duke of Groveland is determined to buy her out of business for a building project he has in mind. She is determined to stay, and he is determined to convince her one way or another to sell. He seduces her, and the game is on! When the Duke discovers Mrs. St. Vincent writes erotica under an assumed name he vows to use it against her, but in the mean time he didn't expect to become totally and unexpectedly infatuated with her. Afterall, he is the most notorious rake in England. The dialogue, and endearing qualities of the Duke and Rosealind make this a must read. A delightful and sensual escapade that is trademark Susan Johnson.
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