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Absolute naughtiness . . . which I love.
When Lisette Delornay-Ross meets Lord Gabriel Swanfield among other members of the London aristocracy, neither of them suspect the other true sexual proclivities, although the mutual attraction is inevitable. Unlike the previous books in the House of Pleasure series, Simply Forbidden starts as any romantic Regency historical. What makes it stand out is Kate Pearce's talent to show the strongly emotional and tumultuous inner nature of all the characters, including the secondary ones. We get to know Lisette and Gabriel simultaneously as they discover each other's real selves. And it's an unrestrained sultry path. Simply Forbidden includes some of the most sexually explicit scenes I'd ever read. And I'd read many. Lisette is the daughter of Philip Ross, an aristocrat and Madame Helene Delornay, whose exclusive House of Pleasure caters London society's erotic cravings. Philip and Helene story is told in Simply Shameless. Lisette and her twin brother, Christian, grew up away from their parents in a Paris orphanage. While Christian expresses his rancor openly, Lisette lives a double life, being the respectable lady of the ton whose wild life is rumored, and secretly enjoying the pleasures her mother's establishment offers. Gabriel found a way to fulfill his sexual needs at the House of Pleasure. Although he does it in a restrained way until he meets Lisette. Who turns his world upside down and force him to face the life that, inside and out of the House of Pleasure, he avoided before. Being the heir of a duke, who raped one of his maids, Gabriel has suffered by the actions of his evil father, so he decided that none of his possible children would be a bastard, and is determined to never marry, but if he ever does, he would be faithful. Naive thinking from someone with his sexual appetites. Being both born out of wedlock and later misunderstood for their behavior, Gabriel and Lisette realize they match in more ways than the BDSM games they play. What I like the most about this book is its realism. The author brilliantly takes on a delicate subject a few writers flirted with, but never dare to express as elaborated as Kate Pearce does - the bisexuality of a hero. I read books where the sex is explicit, while the emotions are never revealed. I was surprised by the extent of Gabriel's inner thoughts. Yes, Gabriel is bisexual, and his sexual preferences are part of his inner conflicts. Besides the fear of public exposure, Gabriel truly prefers women. At least, this is what he tells his best friend Paul. With who he shares a strong bond developed while they were tortured and imprisoned during the war. When they saved each other's lives and became lovers. Back in England, Paul is Gabriel's emotional support, and unconditional accomplice. I like Paul's loyalty to Gabriel, in spite of their relationship changing from lovers to unrequited passion. Of course, Paul ignores Gabriel is fighting his lingering emotions for him, while making efforts to be faithful to Lisette. I would love to read Paul's story, and also Christian's book. Gabriel's reaction surprises even Lisette, when he turns around and become the perfect gentlemanlike husband. One who isn't the man she fell in love with, but the one he thinks she would be proud of. The real conflict of Simply Forbidden is their journey as a couple, the quest to find their perfect balance while remaining true to themselves.
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The latest House of Pleasure Regency romance is a great entry
Major Gabriel Swanfield returns home to England after spending time in prison in France. He does not come home to a hero's welcome as everyone assumes he gave away military secrets to the enemy and they believe that is why he was freed. His avaricious uncle controlled Gabe's estate while his nephew served in the military during the Napoleonic War and became a POW; he continues to run Swanfield as his battle fatigued nephew fails to fight back.
Lisette Delornay sees Gabe enters Madame Helene's Pleasure House; she decides she wants him and she gets what she wants. He is attracted to her but assumes she cannot give him the satisfaction he obtains at Madame Helene's Pleasure House. The daughter of Madame Helene, although convent raised, plans to prove him wrong.
The latest House of Pleasure Regency romance (see Simply Shameless and Simply Insatiable) is a great entry due to the hero who suffers from Post traumatic Stress Disorder made worse by the unwelcome response of family and friends who consider him a traitor. Lisette has her issues too being the daughter of the notorious Madame Helene. Men expect sexual favors from her. As this pair fails in love, he vows to prove his innocence and regain control of his estate while she pledges to have his back and other parts of his body.
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writebelle
Posted January 31, 2012
unlikeable characters
The characters were, in my opinion, very unlikeable. The male 'hero' was was whiney and he just annoyed me through out the book. The female was simply unlikeable in my opinion. These were two characters that I didn't want to sit down with. On top of this book was NOT her best writing. I have loved a few of her other books in both writing and characterization (and I'm aware that she makes all of her characters flawed, which I think is realistic---but there is flawed and then there's just annoying). I would pass on this book and read one of her other Simply books. She seems to be a toss up, either her books are fantastic or horrible. No in between.
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Amazing
Kate Pearce did an amazing job with this sweet love story. This book is another great addition to the house of pleasure series. I loved that two people who over came such horrific events growing up,find love, forgiveness and future together. Oh and lets not forget about all the pleasure and passion they find in between the sheets. What a perfectly dirty romance book.
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Anonymous
Posted April 12, 2013
Simply Forbidden wasn't for me...but maybe others
This is my first time reading this author. It just seems that the main male character had to many issues to get over. I'm okay with 1 scene of M/M, but there was a lot of it. I didn't even finish reading this book.
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jvwJV
Posted October 25, 2012
exceptional
exceptional
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lilygirl0
Posted July 18, 2012
This was really a yummy book. Both main characters come a bit da
This was really a yummy book. Both main characters come a bit damaged but manage to forge a relationship that is deep and real if sexually unconventional.
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Anonymous
Posted May 5, 2012
GREAT READ!!!!!!!!
This was a great read!!!!!! The sex scenes were good and the story itself enhanced the drama and emotion. This is my first time reading this author but rest assured, it will not be my last!!!!!!!!!
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a must read
I loved it, I'm looking forward to reading more by Kate Pearce.
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