SINFUL PLEASURES: Sinful Ladies of London Book #1

Rating: 3.5 Stars SINFUL PLEASURES is the story of Miss Amelia Knight, a young heiress who must secure a husband if she has any hope of gaining the inheritance her grandmother has promised to provide upon her marriage to one of the few select lords she has chosen. Upon arriving in London from Scotland however, she takes a trip to the slums of St. Giles in search of an old childhood friend who might be in trouble... Forced back to London after the death of his brother, Richard, the Earl of Blackthorn, wants only to settle his family debts and fulfill a deathbed promise. Needless to say, rescuing a damsel in distress and finding a wife were not part of the plan. But when danger comes knocking at his fiancee's door he must not only confront his demons, but consider the prospect of opening his soul to the amazing woman who's stolen his heart... I have to admit that I did like this story for the most part, but if you're a stickler for historical accuracy then this one may not be for you. Believability was an issue for me, as well as the fact that a relatively innocent miss was able to trot around Regency England with nary a maid, groom, or any other type of chaperone for the majority of the telling. I also noticed way too many typos, at least forty or more would be my guess. I did like the romance between Amelia and Blackthorn though, and I also liked them as individuals. There were even a few plot twists that included some very sad events, although I didn't feel as emotionally invested as I should have. Overall I think this story could be made better with a little editing, but I do think the author has potential and I'll probably give the next book in this series a try when it comes out.

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