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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Another Winner!
8 Jan 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
You know how your favorite authors seem to lose their steam after awhile? You get a little bored or their books just don't capture you anymore. I keep waiting for this to happen with Ms. Medeiros because I've enjoyed almost every single one of her books, but I am happy to say that she's still on a roll!
The Good:
In all honestly, yes, the beginning is stretching belief a bit far. However, it was also a breath of fresh air to read a historical romance that took us outside the "normal" setting of England. It was different and intriguing and fun.
I loved how the romance between Ashton and Clarinda slowly built throughout the book with snippets of how they met and the things they used to do to one another as children. It made the romance so much sweeter because you got a full picture of their lives. The whole ending of the book was really wonderful and made me sad, happy and gooey inside all at the same time.
The (kind of, not really) Bad:
Forgive me if I'm shallow, but I was a little disappointed that the love scene didn't come until the last 1/5th of the book, however the timing in terms of plot and character development was spot on.
Bottom Line:
If you are willing to ignore the somewhat implausible beginning I really think that you will be happy that you added this book to your collection. I can't wait for Max's story now!
The Good:
In all honestly, yes, the beginning is stretching belief a bit far. However, it was also a breath of fresh air to read a historical romance that took us outside the "normal" setting of England. It was different and intriguing and fun.
I loved how the romance between Ashton and Clarinda slowly built throughout the book with snippets of how they met and the things they used to do to one another as children. It made the romance so much sweeter because you got a full picture of their lives. The whole ending of the book was really wonderful and made me sad, happy and gooey inside all at the same time.
The (kind of, not really) Bad:
Forgive me if I'm shallow, but I was a little disappointed that the love scene didn't come until the last 1/5th of the book, however the timing in terms of plot and character development was spot on.
Bottom Line:
If you are willing to ignore the somewhat implausible beginning I really think that you will be happy that you added this book to your collection. I can't wait for Max's story now!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
My first Regency romance, and I loved it!
5 Jan 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When Clarinda Cardew is kidnapped off a ship by the Corsairs, she's sure that she and her best friend and companion, Poppy, will be sold as slaves into a fate worse than death. However, they are rescued (after a fashion) by the handsome sultan Farouk, and whisked off to his palace in the desert. Keep in mind, it's 1834, and women aren't treated quite the way they are today. Farouk is enchanted by his new English Rose, and affords her all the luxury that his wealth has to offer, but she is essentially his prisoner, even if he calls her his guest. Clarinda is no shrinking violet though, and she realizes that she'll have to get with the program in order to eventually orchestrate her escape, even if that means being taught the art of sensual delight in service to the sultan. Luckily, her first love, Ashton Burke, is coming to her rescue. If only it weren't for that pesky engagement to his brother, Max...
The Pleasure of Your Kiss is my very first Regency romance, and in the spirit of trying new things in the new year, especially with books, I was happy to dive in. I'm so glad I did! The author is a pro at sexual tension, and Clarinda and Ash's back story isn't as black and white as you're led to think in the beginning, and this is played to the utmost effect. When Ash's brother, Max (yeahhh, about that...) hires him to find Clarinda and rescue her from the sultan, Ash doesn't feel like he can refuse, but he's terrified to see the girl that broke his heart almost 10 years earlier. Clarinda feels the exact same way about Ash though, and it's this tension that really keeps you glued to the pages. Well, that's not the only thing. The Moroccan locale is rich and exotic, and created the perfect backdrop for Clarinda and Ash's drama. I also really appreciated that Farouk wasn't made out to be terrible villain that you usually see in these kinds of scenarios. He's a product of his upbringing (and the pressures of his station), and he genuinely has feelings for Clarinda. However, Clarinda's best friend Poppy only has eyes for Farouk, and this storyline was great fun for me since I couldn't help but fall in love with the charming, underappreciated, and romantic Poppy. The Pleasure of Your Kiss also made me laugh, frequently, and that's always a plus for me. Ms. Medeiros is a pro, and it certainly shows in her writing. Yes, I love my dark fantasy and grey characters, but I'm a romantic at heart, and sometimes I like my happy endings. I found myself grinning like a fool at the end of The Pleasure of Your Kiss, and most of the pleasure is in getting there. This story reminded me a bit of an Indiana Jones movie crossed with Romancing the Stone (with some naughty thrown into the mix-I mean, come on, it takes place in a harem), and I enjoyed it immensely. Confident writing, exotic locations, and characters you can fall in love with mark this as a must read for romance, and adventure fans alike. I'm so happy I gave this one a try!
The Pleasure of Your Kiss is my very first Regency romance, and in the spirit of trying new things in the new year, especially with books, I was happy to dive in. I'm so glad I did! The author is a pro at sexual tension, and Clarinda and Ash's back story isn't as black and white as you're led to think in the beginning, and this is played to the utmost effect. When Ash's brother, Max (yeahhh, about that...) hires him to find Clarinda and rescue her from the sultan, Ash doesn't feel like he can refuse, but he's terrified to see the girl that broke his heart almost 10 years earlier. Clarinda feels the exact same way about Ash though, and it's this tension that really keeps you glued to the pages. Well, that's not the only thing. The Moroccan locale is rich and exotic, and created the perfect backdrop for Clarinda and Ash's drama. I also really appreciated that Farouk wasn't made out to be terrible villain that you usually see in these kinds of scenarios. He's a product of his upbringing (and the pressures of his station), and he genuinely has feelings for Clarinda. However, Clarinda's best friend Poppy only has eyes for Farouk, and this storyline was great fun for me since I couldn't help but fall in love with the charming, underappreciated, and romantic Poppy. The Pleasure of Your Kiss also made me laugh, frequently, and that's always a plus for me. Ms. Medeiros is a pro, and it certainly shows in her writing. Yes, I love my dark fantasy and grey characters, but I'm a romantic at heart, and sometimes I like my happy endings. I found myself grinning like a fool at the end of The Pleasure of Your Kiss, and most of the pleasure is in getting there. This story reminded me a bit of an Indiana Jones movie crossed with Romancing the Stone (with some naughty thrown into the mix-I mean, come on, it takes place in a harem), and I enjoyed it immensely. Confident writing, exotic locations, and characters you can fall in love with mark this as a must read for romance, and adventure fans alike. I'm so happy I gave this one a try!
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Not my favorite by this author
3 Jan 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
It has been a while since I read Ms Medeiros books but as I recall, I liked them a lot. Therefore, when I saw this new book I instantly bought it without any research.
From the very beginning I was a little puzzled if her books had always been this way or if my tastes had changed. When the hero was described as having a "mocking grin" I started counting the phrases I find almost embarrassing to read. The historical aspect of the book is very Hollywood-ified, as the characters and their dialogue seemed very temporally unspecific. The mindset of all the characters could also be described as too modern for the era the book is supposed to be in. ANYWAY, once you understand most of the book is set in a sultan's harem/palace where the heroine has NOT been "ravished" or traumatized in any way, you realize that the whole thing is very much a fantasy/romance based on an idealized old Hollywood "Sheik" fantasy.
Minor points: I found the massage scene annoying as a very movie-plot sort of scene and I also found the way the heroine justifies turning off the man who helped her for almost her entire life very shallow.
Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for this book but it really didn't make me care for the characters as I did for the author's previous works.
From the very beginning I was a little puzzled if her books had always been this way or if my tastes had changed. When the hero was described as having a "mocking grin" I started counting the phrases I find almost embarrassing to read. The historical aspect of the book is very Hollywood-ified, as the characters and their dialogue seemed very temporally unspecific. The mindset of all the characters could also be described as too modern for the era the book is supposed to be in. ANYWAY, once you understand most of the book is set in a sultan's harem/palace where the heroine has NOT been "ravished" or traumatized in any way, you realize that the whole thing is very much a fantasy/romance based on an idealized old Hollywood "Sheik" fantasy.
Minor points: I found the massage scene annoying as a very movie-plot sort of scene and I also found the way the heroine justifies turning off the man who helped her for almost her entire life very shallow.
Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for this book but it really didn't make me care for the characters as I did for the author's previous works.
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