Forbidden Pleasures

I hated it

I couldn't wait to read this book. I've been reading Bertrice Small for years. She's my favorite author. I never thought I would give any of her books less than 4 stars but I have to give this book 1 star. It was that bad. I read the reviews before I bought it but I ignored them because people gave 'Memory Of Love' and 'Bedazzled' bad reviews too, but I loved them. The reviews are not wrong. This book is terrible. I couldn't even finish it. I read the first few chapters and was shocked at how bad it was. I hated all of the characters in this book, especially the heroine. She was so immature - I couldn't believe that she was over the age of 30. She's my least favorite heroine of all time. Private Pleasures was not one of her best books, but I did enjoy it enough to finish it. It was a lot better than this book. The parts I hated the most was when the herione visited The Channel. I skimmed through those parts, because, they were so boring. I think Ms. Small needs to stick to historicals. Do not let this book stop you from reading other books by Bertrice Small. She's usually a great writer. The O'Malley Series, Lara Series, Beloved, Blaze Whyndam and Hellion (just to name a few) are really good. I'm not sure why she decided to put out such a bad book. Even though this book was bad, I am looking forward to reading the latest book in the Border Cronicles series that comes out later this year.

Sooo Good

This book was really good. It's the 1st Romance novel i've read and it's probably the best The Pleasure Series - Private, Forbidden, and Sudden are all wonderful books. I'm personally going to go back to all of Bertrice Smalls Books. Her books are romantic and EXTREMELY Sexy!

Quite disappointed

I buy everything Bertrice writes, but this was 'below the belt' for those interested in a good steamy love story. Some of the language was just so bad and demeaning, and something I would expect from a rapist rather than my lover. I just could not get into this one at all.

If you like Private Pleasure

If you like the book Private Pleasure then you will love Forbidden. All I can say is Wow.This is one of the books you cant put down till you reach the end then you want more.

Another homerun for Bertrice Small !

While a departure from Historical Romance, Bertrice Small does not disappoint in her venture into her second contemporary story. Her main characters Emily and Devlin are delightful. Throw in some very steamy sex and you have a major hit ! A small visit with the previous characters in her first contemporary 'Private Pleasures' is a treat but not annoying ! Great job Lady Small. I look forward to your October release of 'A Dangerous Love' !

Smoking Hot!

I picked this up on a whim. I am not a romance fanatic and I have never read Mrs. Small's work.... BUT, I will have to purchase every book she writes! Her literary style is easy to read yet not simplistic. While sex was a big part of the novel, the plot was well executed. A great quick read!

Fun, Sexy and Surprisingly Sweet

I enjoyed the heck out of this book. And my husband enjoyed the mood the book put me in. The characters were all likeable and the story simple. The focus here is bringing out the sexiness and sensuality in a young woman and the story succeeds.

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