Hot to the Touch
Margrett DawsonHistorical erotic romance
Available from Ellora's Cave
ISBN: 1-4199-0365-9
October 2005
| It is July AD 79, on the isle of Capri at the family summer house. Claudia, a high born widow, has one dead husband and is promised to another elderly man, Publius Maximum of Pompeii. Her father had made the arrangements for her second husband. Claudia wanted to experience passion. She had been married at 16 and had never been in love. Liliana, a slave girl, and Claudia shared all their secrets like sisters. Claudia asked Liliana how the slave girls sought sexual relief. Liliana told her there were places. Claudia asked her to take her to one. Liliana took her to The House of Sighs. There visitors could observe or participate. Liliana and Claudia observed. They watched a couple, Petrus and Amelia. Claudia's brother Cassius returned from Gaul with 300 slaves. Claudia saw two extraordinarily fine male slaves who appeared to be brothers. She was very intrigued. The slaves' names were Pius and Verus (whose true name was Karl). Karl can satisfy Claudia's every desire because she is his mistress. Karl and Pius accompany Claudia on the trip to Pompeii for her wedding. On the way there, Vesuvius erupts. There is a chance to escape her planned life and pursue another. Will Claudia and Karl's passion lead them to another destiny?
Readers, grab your toys, this is one VERY HOT READ. The story of Claudia and Karl is so hot I'm surprised I didn't melt into a puddle while I was reading it. The eroticism of Claudia and Karl is so beautifully written. You can feel the heat, the hunger, the anticipation, the joy, the beauty, the pleasure, the wonder, the gentleness. It's an extraordinary connection. This story also satisfies every conqueror or warrior fantasy imaginable. During the entire story there's a constant feeling of take me now conveyed by Claudia's overwhelming desire for Karl. I loved this story. It is scorching and I cannot wait to read Ms. Dawson's other books. I recommend it to everyone.
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Reviewer: Ellen |
