Helpful Score: 4
This is considered one of those "must read" books in romance reading circles. The characters, though not always entirely likable, aren't your standard hero/heroine and the writing is quite beautiful.
This book was in my TBR pile for the longest time. I finally pulled it to read and discovered it was wonderful. Coco and James are not the average heroine and hero. It almost stayed as part of my keeper collection.
Helpful Score: 3
This classic romance from Judith Ivory is one of my all-time favorites. This book and The Proposition are her best novels (IMHO). I'm trading this copy only because it's an extra; I won't ever give up my last copy!
Helpful Score: 2
A little different from the usual historical romance. SIR James Stoker meets Coco at a dentist office, unaware she is a notorious mistress. Interesting read.
Helpful Score: 1
Another well-written romance by Judith Ivory about a unique couple. He is a number of years younger than her, she's a former courtesan. It was difficult for me to overcome both the age disparity and her former profession as their romance developed. I think if Judith Ivory had not had at least three of Coco's former paramours present in every other scene, it would have been simpler to get past the notion of her being a courtesan.
However despite my difficulties with both issues, they were a good match and this book had one of the sexiest love scenes I've ever read.
The resolution to the overarching plot line (his trip to Africa) was a bit pat and surprisingly brief given a whole book was wrapped around the premise.
Overall though, a worthwhile read.
However despite my difficulties with both issues, they were a good match and this book had one of the sexiest love scenes I've ever read.
The resolution to the overarching plot line (his trip to Africa) was a bit pat and surprisingly brief given a whole book was wrapped around the premise.
Overall though, a worthwhile read.
