For the second book in the Regency House of Pleasure series, Kate Pearce takes the characters on a sensual escapade with often surprising results. The sex scenes are exceedingly scorching and the emotions of the three main characters are thrown on a roller coaster ride of numerous highs and lows.

Even though Lady Abigail Beecham married James almost sixteen years ago, their lives are spent apart most of the time. The couple was young when his father made them marry, and there is more friendship between them than real love. Their sex life is practically nonexistent from the lack of desire they feel for each other, but Abigail would love to have a child. When James receives this appeal from his wife, he greatly wants to fulfill her plea and make her happy. Coming up with a possible solution, he gives a proposal to a man whom he believes can solve the couple’s problem.

After being held in a Turkish brothel for seven years, Peter Howard knows how to sexually satisfy anyone. Lately, the businessman feels restless plus even cynical about his life and sees no bright future for himself. When Lord James Beecham tells Peter his help is needed to teach the married couple how to please each other in bed, he is intrigued by this most interesting sexual offer and looks forward to the challenge. When Peter actually meets Abigail, he is at once fascinated by this candid plus curious woman. As their lessons begin, each of them discovers numerous intimate facts about themselves.

The erotic stories by Kate Pearce are blazingly hot, yet also express heartfelt emotions throughout. Although SIMPLY SINFUL frequently depicts lusty scenes pertaining to sex, it is the emotional aspects of the story which speak just as loudly to the reader. Regardless of whether the characters are interacting with another individual or just letting their inner thoughts be known, their convincing responses repeatedly show their sincerity and even deepest wishes. Ms. Peace writes the dialogue in clearly palpable terms, making every scene so intense that the reader will physically feel the sentiments of the characters. When the moment is more about longings and dreams, you will feel their desperate anguish with potency. If sex is involved, the fervent passions will titillate and make your own heart rate rise. The sexual exploits in this story are particularly imaginative, as the often hidden cravings of the characters are played out to the fullest. Their feelings continuously surface during these encounters, too, letting the reader know exactly how they perceive the moment as being more than just about sexual satisfaction. This story is not a conventional romance, yet each scene will draw you into the extraordinarily satisfying relationship where three people must come to terms with themselves and each other. Yes, there is plenty of sex and much of it originally unconventional, but the Regency period also comes alive through their earnest emotions. Peter, Abigail and James are each unforgettable in their own way, as vivid portrayals reveal their true natures. SIMPLY SINFUL is delightfully wicked yet profoundly emotional and totally gratifying.

Filed Under: Aphrodisia November 2008 Reviews	About the Book: Genre: historical ISBN: 0758223552 Page Count: 314 Price: $ 13.95 Reviewer: Amelia Richard
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Sensuality Rating: Sizzling Star Rating: 5 Stars Author's Website: http://www.katepearce.com/

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