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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Blog Tour: The Devil's Submission - Nicola Davidson

The Devil’s Submission

by Nicola Davidson 
The Fallen #2 
Publication Date: February 6, 2017 
Genres: Adult, Entangled: Scorched, Erotic, Historical Romance, Standalone

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Disinherited by his parents and estranged from his wife, Fallen pleasure club co-owner Lord Grayson ‘Devil’ Deveraux long ago learned to place his trust in ledgers rather than people. But his ice-cold reserve hides the scandalous truth: he’s a man who craves pain with his pleasure, and a loving lady to instruct him. Banished to the country when her whirlwind marriage collapsed, Lady Eliza Deveraux never knew why Grayson fell out of love with her: she’d tried so damned hard to quell her fiery self and be a proper, obedient wife. But when Eliza is forced to return to London and back into Grayson’s intoxicating world, banked passions reignite. Can a marriage built on secrets and pretense truly get a second chance?

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Review

The Devil’s Submission is the second of Davidson’s “Fallen” series of novellas.  It is just as steamy as Surrender to Sin. However, in contrast to book one, this story has a bit of a backstory to it.  There’s no insta-love here folks.  And it was a welcome change.  I do definitely recommend that you read these in order though.  It’s not necessary but it’s definitely a pleasure.  Plus Sin is an excellent introduction to all of the characters (and is wonderfully delicious to boot).

Grayson and Eliza are already wed and been married six months.  They are estranged when the story starts.  Grayson is adorably disheveled, constantly ink-stained and hiding who he really is.  Eliza is feisty and independent but had changed herself to fit perceptions of who she was supposed to be.  Submission is about being true to who you are and reveling in it.  I adored this book.  I loved that it was a Domme/sub book; you don’t see many of those.  This was my first and I thought it was handled with class.  The chemistry between the two is explosive.  I loved seeing the play between them.  I had previously stayed away from Domme books because I was worried authors would play too far into the stereotype but that was far from the case here.  The scenes were sexy, tender and intense. 


There’s some family drama that accompanies Eliza’s return to her husband that adds some spice to the book, ramping up the entertainment.  But it’s definitely low angst and pretty humorous at times, even if I wanted to strangle Lady Brimley.  The only things I didn’t like is the time spent on Lady Brimley (I’d rather it was spent on Grayson and Eliza!) and the modern language.  The language detracts from the Regency feel.  Other than that, I did enjoy it!  These books have definitely joined my re-read shelf and I can’t wait to see how Vice falls.   -Peace and Love, Buxom J 

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  NICOLA DAVIDSON worked for many years in communications and marketing as well as television and print journalism, but hasn’t looked back since she decided writing wicked historical romance was infinitely more fun. When not chained to a computer she can be found ambling along one of New Zealand’s beautiful beaches, cheering on the champion All Blacks rugby team, history geeking on the internet or daydreaming. If this includes chocolate – even better!

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Blog Tour: Surrender to Sin - Nicola Davidson

Surrender to Sin

by Nicola Davidson 
The Fallen #1 
Publication Date: December 12, 2016 
Genres: Entangled: Scorched, Erotic, Historical Romance


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To save her, he must ruin her.

Lord Sebastian St. John, dedicated bachelor and a co-owner of Fallen, the most scandalous pleasure club in London, is known as Sin for good reason. Orphaned by a shocking accident, Sin long ago vowed a life of solitude and decadence. Yet when Lady Grace Carrington begs for his help destroying her reputation, Sin can’t turn the ton’s most proper lady away.

Obedient daughter, wife, and young widow, Grace has had enough of being controlled. After her father arranges a second loveless marriage to an eminently respectable ancient, Grace plans a fortnight of defiance and self-ruination to stop the wedding. But as Grace enters the heady, risky world of an affair with Sin, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him— and she soon realizes two weeks won’t be nearly enough.

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REVIEW

I decided to take a trip to my romance reading roots and read an historical romance.  I haven’t read one in a long while.  I have to say other than the arranged marriage and the clothing, this didn’t really “feel” like an historical novel.  That being said, it was incredibly steamy, fast paced and entertaining.  The chemistry between Sin and Grace was combustible. 

Sin is a dirty talking alpha male with a heart of gold that he keeps hidden from the ton.  This man literally drips sex from his pores.  He’s what makes the book.  Grace is a conundrum.  She’s been raised uber-sheltered, has limited sexual experience but has all these dirty fantasies.  It made me wonder where she got those fantasies.  It’s not like nowadays where we have naughty books that tell us how pleasurable sex can be.  Back then, women weren’t told that crap.  This contributed to the lack of a historical feel.

I loved that even though it was a novella, I didn’t feel cheated out of a full story.  There’s definitely a plot mixed in with all the sex that abounds.  And there is a lot of sex, very well written, very hot sex.  This is where it differs from traditional historical romance and goes a whole lot more spicy—there was threesomes, girl on girl action, toys, a pleasure club, etc.  I don’t want to give too away.

If you like spicy, dirty reads with a historical bent then this is definitely worth a read.  I’d highly recommend it.  Just don’t expect historical accuracy.  I can’t wait to see if the rest of the Fallen men get their own books.  -Peace and Love, Buxom J


ABOUT NICOLA DAVIDSON


NICOLA DAVIDSON worked for many years in communications and marketing as well as television and print journalism, but hasn’t looked back since she decided writing wicked historical romance was infinitely more fun. When not chained to a computer she can be found ambling along one of New Zealand’s beautiful beaches, cheering on the champion All Blacks rugby team, history geeking on the internet or daydreaming. If this includes chocolate – even better! Keep up with Nicola’s news on Twitter (@NicolaMDavidson) Facebook (Nicola Davidson – Author) or her website www.nicola-davidson.com

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