Helpful Score: 2
Historical erotic romance from Ellora's Cave. Ethan thinks he's helping two people, when he interferes into the life of Kathleen Gallagher. He arranges for Kathleen to marry his brother Alexander, and financing the running of Kathleen's family plantation. But, then, Alexander needs even more help... And Ethank can't figure out why his normal pastimes of drinking, gambling and women no longer appeal. While I'm not a big fan of Historicals, I really enjoyed this one. The sex scenes are scorching, and I liked both characters. Worth a credit.
Helpful Score: 1
I agree with everything Regina said. I have to add - who did the cover? The publisher's grandson? Maybe as an art project for middle school? It is awful!! It had nothing to do with the story, & is physically inaccurate. Ewww.
The title, A Man's Desire, certainly describes this book; you'll read a lot about the hero's sexual appetite. It's a little different from the average historical; this time around Ethan arranges the marriage between Katie and his brother, Alexander. They marry, and although they love each other, it's not in "that way." So then Ethan proposes an "arrangement." I liked the sex, and particularly enjoyed the graphic group sexual activity, which include the hero's participation, that take place in a popular brothel. I don't think I've seen that before in a historical. I had a couple of complaints over the way the villain just dropped out the the story without an explanation that I could see and how Katie's marriage was resolved. Despite this, I thought the writing was good and the story was unique. 3.5 stars.
