Passion by Lisa Valdez Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Passion
Book Review: A standout erotic romance
Summary: 5 Stars
Since just about everything has been said, I'll just add that I really enjoyed this wonderful well written erotic romance. Disappointed that Patience's book isn't available yet, but I'll wait.Book Review: A steamy and deeply emotional romance that will leave you breathless.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a wonderful surprise. Lisa Valdez has a big future ahead of her! It was a shockingly steamy Victorian romance with more vivid language than typical, but the real surprise was the story itself. It was an extremely well written and plotted love story. The story was rich with details and emotions, and the ending difficult to predict. There is no doubt that this couple has something very special between them, and that their struggles to find true happiness went far beyond their sexual chemistry.
Lisa Valdez does push the boundaries of "normal" by adding the "C" and "F" word to her dialog, as well as adding more raw and descriptive love scenes. I can see why some people would not care for this style, so if you are of a prude nature you may want to pass on this book. Personally, I felt the language was central to the storyline, and I don't know if the story would have been as enjoyable if the vivid details were glossed over with innuendoes and purple proses. Maybe, but I doubt it. The sex scenes were always heated with passion and desire -- and even love, but I never felt they were superficial or gratuitous. It was never "just sex". This book is a keeper, and I am sure to re-read it many more times.
Book Review: A surprise
Summary: 5 Stars
I put reading this book off for months. Although I found the story line implausible, I found the book mesmerizing. It was erotic and captivating, a complete surprise. A must read.Book Review: A true keeper!
Summary: 5 Stars
Romantic and steamy, yes. Valdez has her characters say what they feel, which is a rarity not only in novels, but in real life too. I think that's probably why I liked this book so much and I keep picking it up and rereading. Most of us would love to be able to trust enough to express whatever comes to mind regardless of the consequences, real or imaginary. Does love like this exist? Does a Mark exist somewhere? I doubt it, but this is the whole point of reading romance novels, isn't it? To be able to immerse ourselves in an ideal world where all's well that ends well is a wonderful spa for the mind and soul. I am impatient for "Patience"; can't wait to read it. Lisa Valdez, you rock,Book Review: A wonderful, unique erotic historical!
Summary: 5 Stars
These are characters I cared about, and the author made it clear they were meant for each other. When Elizabeth serves Mark hot chocolate, my heart squeezed. Each had what the other needed.
I loved the first scene, where hero and heroine meet. The London Exhibition is a wonderful setting for their secret trysts.
Well-rounded, believable characters, great sex.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book!