When Stephanie’s art teacher issues a challenge—create a painting based only on the torso of a human sculpture—she decides to paint a Regency lord. But with his muscular body, longer hair and a few well-placed scars, Stephanie’s lord is definitely no Regency dandy. Her best work ever, the painting stirs an obsession Stephanie can’t explain. Not content to wait for the next class, she visits the art center, just to get a peek at her lord. She touches the painting…
And suddenly finds herself in a bedroom in 1817 London, her lord standing behind her—very real, very naked and very ready to end Stephanie’s sexual dry spell.
Before she can say “ton”, Stephanie’s indulging her desires with Gabriel, dressing in the height of Regency fashion and meeting the Prince Regent. But life in 1817 isn’t all tea and crumpets. Stephanie soon learns she’s reliving her past life—one that ended tragically. Thrust in the middle of a sinister plot, she must save the prince, save Gabriel…and if she’s luckier this time around, save herself.
I have to be honest with you. When I started this book, despite what the description said, I expected a bit of erotic fluff. But as I read and got into the book I found that “fluff” was definitely not what I got.
Stephanie goes back in time and ends up reliving a past life that didn’t end up too well for her or her husband. In a strange time travel experience Stephanie finds that she’s able to try and change her life and finally live with the man she loves. What she finds is that not only does she get to spend time with the man she loves, but she’s caught in a plot to kill the Prince Regent.
The book was just a truly enjoyable read. I got a contemporary/historical/time-time travel romance with a love political murder plot that had a great romance and sex. What more could a girl ask for?
Rating: 4 out of 5
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I’m glad you liked this one. I thought it was quite a skilled “marriage” between the historical and the contemporary–posing the question, perhaps, of what any of us would do if confronted with a similar situation. Very nice review.
Merry Christmas Tracy!
I wanted to thank you for reviewing my story, and I’m glad that you enjoyed it, as I enjoyed writing the story myself. I love the elements I had used (Regency/time travel) and had fun creating the plot while throwing in my hot hero and heroine! Really appreciate you taking the time to post your review.
Sincerely, Charlene