April Renn
An Affair in Winter (Seasons Book 1) by Jess Michaels is a fantastic Erotic Historical Romance set in Regency England. A wedding, sexual distraction, impending nuptials, a possible disruption of a wedding, what a combination! Oh did I mention a snowstorm, and a night in an inn? Meet, Widow Rosalinde Wilde, sister to the bride and Grayson Danford, brother to the groom. Neither know who the other one is, when they meet in the inn. But they find in instant connection, and sparks fly, true and passionate. When they once again meet, what a shock! Will Grayson win in his desire to stop his brother from making a terrible mistake or will he lose his own heart in the process? Will Grayson and Rosalinde, become enemies or will they finally find their HEA? Well written, with a cast of entertaining and enticing characters. A storyline, while not entirely unique, has a uniqueness about it that captures the reader. A captivating tale, with more than passion, and sensuality involved. An emotional tale, where the reader will smile, cry, want to slap someone, basically, a wide range of emotions. As the story unravels, the truth is revealed, as to the why and why nots, these two siblings, should not wed, each other. Once again, Ms Michaels had written a story that is captivating, charming, mesmerizing and passionate. An epic Erotic Historical Romance. Fans of Erotic Romance, with delicious, sinful characters, a fascinating, and scintillating story, will definitely enjoy "An Affair in Winter". Simply Scandalous and sizzling! Another hit for Ms. Michaels. She writes powerful stories where readers connect with her characters using intrigue and the brillance of a masterful storyteller. A must read! For myself, I can't wait for the next tantalizing installment in the "Seasons" series. *Be forwarned: This is a hot and steamy story! If you do not enjoy sensual interludes, that are hot and steamy, than "An Affair in Winter", may not be a story you will enjoy.* I would highly recommend this Erotic Romance! Received for an honest review from Net Galley. Rating: 4.5 Heat rating: Hot /Steamy Reviewed by: AprilR
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Isha Coleman
An Affair in Winter is an epic love story. A passion shrouded in secrecy, a wedding arranged by a spiteful, scheming, power hungry man and the hidden secrets he holds within his grasp lead to explosive revelations. Ms. Michaels has crafted a love story that mixes spice with emotion. Like a jigsaw, piece by piece she reveals more about the driving force behind each character. Rosalinde was a person who wanted to be loved and not treated like a means to an end. Her entire existence was center around the charity of her grandfather and his bitterness toward Rosalinde and her sister (who was the only bright spot in a heartbreaking existence). When her sister is forced into an arranged engagement and marriage to appease a vindictive old man, Rosalinde will risk her virtue, heart and well being to make sure her sister finds the happiness she deserves. Grayson is the brother of the groom, Rosalinde, the sister of the bride. A chance meeting, a secret affair and conflicting opinions make for a tempestuous romance filled with unforgettable moments that are as bewitching as they are heartbreaking. My favorite Jess Michaels story to date.
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