"Erotic Regency that flows like a Mozart waltz."

London 1812: Rose was case aside like so many women who had given in to their desires. True, she was betrothed to Lord William Longfellow at the time, but as soon as he got what he wanted he threw her to the wolves. Ruined and alone, not even her family to count on, she made a deal with the Madam of a local brothel. For ten years she would give her services in exchange for a roof over her head, clothes and food.

Rose was the only one who knew Richard Sebastian Stuart, sixth Earl of Lyon's, secret. Over the years she had become a true friend to Richard. They were both so alone in a world that excluded those who were different.

Lady Lily Devlin was her father's pawn. There was no other word for it. Through years of neglect when her father had been off to one mistress or another while her mother cried, to years of his drinking. Lily made a vow never to end up like her mother. She would never marry a rake! Now it seems as though her father is dangling her like a piece of cheese before a mouse. If Lily won't find a man to marry her, her father will.

Richard has never found anyone to pique his interest until Lily. Across a crowded room he sees her and follows the elusive scent that that is only Lily. Following society's proper introduction he talks with her and then turns her over to her Aunt. He will find her later. Everyone has been after him to settle down. His good friend and valet Hurley, and Rose both want him to find the right woman and be happy.

GOTHIC PASSIONS flows like a Mozart waltz. You feel the London of old, with all its thrills and proprieties. It is amazing that witin the short amount of pages the story is laid out so concisely. GOTHIC PASSIONS shows love and despair. The true trust that one gives another in the face of love. Beyond the possible rejection to come out on the other side more than whole, that's what love gives you. GOTHIC PASSIONS has love for friends like Hurley and Rose and the adoration for Lily. I would love to see further adventures of Lily and Richard, but they are probly busy somewhere in Ireland.

Sensuality: Oral sex, Anal sex. Publisher's Rating: E- erotic.

Reviewed by Hunter McKenna
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted October 25, 2003

Summary

Richard Sebastian Stuart, the sixth Earl of Lyon has supped from the finest necks in England, but when he encounters an innocent maiden named Lily, desire turns to lust, lust to passion, passion to obsession. He will do anything to possess her, even strike a bargain with the devil himself. One taste will never quell his aching hunger for the one and only woman, strong enough to tame the insatiable beast within and become his eternal mate.

Sexual Content: NC-17. Genre: Not-So-Grimm Fairy Tale/Vampire.