- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Kensington Books (18 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0758214707
- ISBN-13: 978-0758214706
- Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 14.1 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 698,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Venetia Hamilton is no stranger to erotic art - her father's lush paintings are one of society's secret pleasures. But Venetia has never experienced true desire. Not until she meets Michael Wyndham, the Earl of Trent - a powerful man who holds her future in his hands and awakens her curiosity with one searing kiss. His expert touch is only the beginning of her carnal education, but something more dangerous than submission may be the price she pays for such unimaginable delight...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This author's name has cropped up a few times on amazon.com discussion boards, and I was intrigued enough to track down this book, which was on offer at my library, and a good find it was too.
It's a historical erotic romance, where nice-girl-who-would-be-bad-given-a-chance, Venetia, is trying to protect her family's rather dismal fortunes by preventing an ageing courtesan from blackmailing her father. She is illegitimate, but cares for him and seems to have to mother him, and when he becomes unable through ill-health to continue with his books of erotic illustrations, she takes over, drawing the pictures and telling the stories, from which she achieves vicarious thrills. Yet no-one is allowed to know of her scandalous 'job' or she and her sisters will be ruined.
Strangely, her father's male subject in most of his works appears to be an earl called Marcus, who has become both famous and infamous due to the way in which he is depicted, but Marcus is the one who will help her attempt to gain access to the blackmailer, at, of all places, a country estate where the ton has gathered for a week of debauchery and orgies. Right?
Anyway, Marcus is a gentleman in his own way, so refuses to allow to go alone, and refuses to sully her by taking her virginity, but he is willing to introduce her to all of the other pleasures of the flesh, whilst hiding from her that his reason for taking her to the orgy is that he is also being blackmailed. Venetia is a delight of a female lead - assertive, knowing what she wants, a virgin but not a prude, and rather emancipated.
Yes, the book takes us through a succession of orgies and depraved acts, with males and females, married and single participating equally, and yes, it becomes a whodunnit, when the courtesan is murdered, though neither her diary/manuscript nor her book of names is found, and pretty much everyone is a suspect. That is, in between bouts of copious sex. You name it, it was taking place, and virginal Venetia took to voyeurism and mild exhibitionism like a pro!
A really good romp of a tale, with likeable leads who were clearly more than just physically attracted to each other from the very start. I've since bought two more of her novels, and the theme of them seems to be a virginal female lead, a bad boy male lead who's matured into a decent person, the introduction of various sex acts, including light F/F with toys of all sorts, to the female lead, who takes to all like a duck to water. Yet, there's no 'real sharing',(other than in her committed, permanent M/F/M menage books),just experimentation before a HEA.
It's a historical erotic romance, where nice-girl-who-would-be-bad-given-a-chance, Venetia, is trying to protect her family's rather dismal fortunes by preventing an ageing courtesan from blackmailing her father. She is illegitimate, but cares for him and seems to have to mother him, and when he becomes unable through ill-health to continue with his books of erotic illustrations, she takes over, drawing the pictures and telling the stories, from which she achieves vicarious thrills. Yet no-one is allowed to know of her scandalous 'job' or she and her sisters will be ruined.
Strangely, her father's male subject in most of his works appears to be an earl called Marcus, who has become both famous and infamous due to the way in which he is depicted, but Marcus is the one who will help her attempt to gain access to the blackmailer, at, of all places, a country estate where the ton has gathered for a week of debauchery and orgies. Right?
Anyway, Marcus is a gentleman in his own way, so refuses to allow to go alone, and refuses to sully her by taking her virginity, but he is willing to introduce her to all of the other pleasures of the flesh, whilst hiding from her that his reason for taking her to the orgy is that he is also being blackmailed. Venetia is a delight of a female lead - assertive, knowing what she wants, a virgin but not a prude, and rather emancipated.
Yes, the book takes us through a succession of orgies and depraved acts, with males and females, married and single participating equally, and yes, it becomes a whodunnit, when the courtesan is murdered, though neither her diary/manuscript nor her book of names is found, and pretty much everyone is a suspect. That is, in between bouts of copious sex. You name it, it was taking place, and virginal Venetia took to voyeurism and mild exhibitionism like a pro!
A really good romp of a tale, with likeable leads who were clearly more than just physically attracted to each other from the very start. I've since bought two more of her novels, and the theme of them seems to be a virginal female lead, a bad boy male lead who's matured into a decent person, the introduction of various sex acts, including light F/F with toys of all sorts, to the female lead, who takes to all like a duck to water. Yet, there's no 'real sharing',(other than in her committed, permanent M/F/M menage books),just experimentation before a HEA.
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Sin
10 May 2007
Format:Paperback
Venetia Hamilton is the largely unknown, oldest illegitimate daughter of famed erotic artist Rodesson. When Rodesson's arthritic hands prevent him from painting, Venetia secretly produces his scandalous works. If her father could abstain from gambling and other wicked pursuits, she could easily earn enough to keep her younger sisters respectable. When Marcus Wyndham, the Earl of Trent, unexpectedly appears at her door, Venetia quickly realizes that one of her father's main characters is based on him. Unfortunately, her renderings have made the caricature more realistic than her father's version. Marcus, who doesn't need all of London talking about his licentious ways, informs Venetia that her father's gambling debts have been settled, and her sordid career is over. Although she isn't happy about this, there is little she can do.
After Lydia, her father's mistress, threatens to reveal her secret, Venetia, now without a steady income, believes she can reason with the woman. There's just one problem; Lydia is off to a weekend orgy in the country. Of course, the seductive Earl of Trent, a fixture in her private art and thoughts, could escort Venetia to the infamous party. Against his better judgment, Marcus agrees. Who else will protect the willful and innocent woman? Venetia, however, isn't the only one being blackmailed. Lydia seems to have something on everyone attending the party, including Marcus. In the midst of debauchery, intrigue, and danger, can Marcus protect Venetia...even from himself?
Combining breathtaking sensual abandon and a clever story, Sharon Page's Sin was a joy to read! Ms. Page deftly balances romance, mystery, and explicit sexuality. Often in erotic romance, the rocket hot passion comes at the expense of the story. Not so with Sin. The intriguing whodunit kept me guessing, while Venetia and Marcus left me panting for more. Marus was simply delicious. He is wicked, but he truly cares about Venetia. Venetia was a bit of a contradiction, ready to experience everything, but with no real idea what she's asking. At times her inexperience and stubbornness unnecessarily caused problems, but I thought her character worked well within the story. The orgy scenes were elegantly portrayed, overflowing with indulgent, deviant delights. Normally, orgies leave me cold, but I loved the juxtaposition of the lewd but tantalizing bacchanal and the beauty of Marcus and Venetia's evolving relationship. I was utterly captivated by the lush and vivid story. I simply couldn't put it down.
Sin is the complete package: a scorching hot historical romance with an engrossing mystery. I Joyfully Recommend Sin!
Cheryl
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
After Lydia, her father's mistress, threatens to reveal her secret, Venetia, now without a steady income, believes she can reason with the woman. There's just one problem; Lydia is off to a weekend orgy in the country. Of course, the seductive Earl of Trent, a fixture in her private art and thoughts, could escort Venetia to the infamous party. Against his better judgment, Marcus agrees. Who else will protect the willful and innocent woman? Venetia, however, isn't the only one being blackmailed. Lydia seems to have something on everyone attending the party, including Marcus. In the midst of debauchery, intrigue, and danger, can Marcus protect Venetia...even from himself?
Combining breathtaking sensual abandon and a clever story, Sharon Page's Sin was a joy to read! Ms. Page deftly balances romance, mystery, and explicit sexuality. Often in erotic romance, the rocket hot passion comes at the expense of the story. Not so with Sin. The intriguing whodunit kept me guessing, while Venetia and Marcus left me panting for more. Marus was simply delicious. He is wicked, but he truly cares about Venetia. Venetia was a bit of a contradiction, ready to experience everything, but with no real idea what she's asking. At times her inexperience and stubbornness unnecessarily caused problems, but I thought her character worked well within the story. The orgy scenes were elegantly portrayed, overflowing with indulgent, deviant delights. Normally, orgies leave me cold, but I loved the juxtaposition of the lewd but tantalizing bacchanal and the beauty of Marcus and Venetia's evolving relationship. I was utterly captivated by the lush and vivid story. I simply couldn't put it down.
Sin is the complete package: a scorching hot historical romance with an engrossing mystery. I Joyfully Recommend Sin!
Cheryl
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Pretty good read!
11 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback
I'm an avid reader of erotica and just finished this one. It definitely fit the definition of "erotica"! Lots and LOTS of sex, and in all forms: orgies, male-on-male, female-on-female, women-hanging-upside-down, LOL. A bit much, but it wasn't a serious problem for me. The plot was a bit of a stretch (seriously, is the reader supposed to believe that the well-bred, virgin heroine had NO CHOICE but to attend an orgy in order to save her family?!) but that's no surprise in this genre.
There was a bit too much anal play for my taste, and too many descriptions of bizarre anonymous encounters at the orgy. But the sexual relationship between the two main characters was interesting enough for me to keep this book in my library. It was well-written, too: I wasn't distracted by the bad writing as I am all too often.
If readers like Kate Pearce's "Simply Sexual" they will probably like this book, too. Similar sex scenes and action.
There was a bit too much anal play for my taste, and too many descriptions of bizarre anonymous encounters at the orgy. But the sexual relationship between the two main characters was interesting enough for me to keep this book in my library. It was well-written, too: I wasn't distracted by the bad writing as I am all too often.
If readers like Kate Pearce's "Simply Sexual" they will probably like this book, too. Similar sex scenes and action.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
"SIZZLING, HOT, AND OH SO SINFUL"
12 May 2009
Format:Paperback
OMG...sex, sex, and more sex on other page. Not just sex, but hot, saucy,jump off the page sex scenes. This was a fast read. I read this in one setting because I couldn't put it down. If you don't like romance books with cover to cover sex, then this is not the book for you. It also has a pretty good plot. I enjoyed how SP created the hero's (Marcus) character. He is already a reformed rake when the heroine (Venetia) meets him. Even though it was an erotic love story the hero is so caring and warm. The heroine is an innocent....However, she is not shy but willing to try everything forbidden. Some of the intimacy she initiates on her own. (my kind of heroine). They were made for each other. I mean the heat and passion/lust and eventaully love between the hero and heroine is awesome. I really enjoyed this story. If you like it oh so hot...then this is the book for you.
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