| Rayne Talbot is being forced into marrying Serena Prentice by his father and is determined to have nothing to do with her. Unhappy about the way she is being treated by Rayne, Serena takes it upon herself to seek out his mistress, the beautiful Countess Catherine Van Herold, to find out how to please her future husband in bed. Despite what society thinks of their relationship, the Countess and Rayne are only friends. Intrigued by Rayne's bride-to-be, Catherine takes it upon herself to seduce Serena and educate her on the ways of the marriage bed. Rayne is livid when he finds out what Catherine has done, although intrigued anew by his fiance. Rayne becomes captivated by his young bride and finds himself falling in love with Serena. After starting the marriage off with unbridled passion, Rayne is informed by Catherine that he is not the only one in love with his wife. Can the marriage survive this turn of events and remain strong?
This is a very erotic read brimming with rich sensual details. Rayne's fathers' requirements on his marriage makes Rayne feel as if he is nothing more than a means to grandchildren for his family. One can understand why Rayne is turned off by having to marry Serena. The way in which Serena seeks out Catherine is bold and daring for a woman of this time. This shows how far Serena will go to please her future husband, even if he is being forced on her. Catherine is an intriguing character in herself. She prefers women to men in her bed and no one is off limits. Not even her best friends future wife. How Rayne's passion grows for Serena is developed well. This story is filled with satisfying, sexy scenarios readers won't soon forget.
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Reviewer: TJ |