Sinful Between the Sheets

This is the first book that I've read by this author. I enjoyed the book, Mrs. Pierce presented a book with an interesting plot and the final twist is one of the best that I've read. I love the way that the main characters relate to each other. and the supporting characters were well developed.

With so many super-sexy "romance" books and the mostly perverse twists and turns of the "urban fantasy/paranormal" style of novel, it was great to get back to a vibrant and interesting LOVE story. The sensuality was just racy enough to make one smile and involved people who cared about each other. The plot was perfectly executed reflecting the tricky role that women faced in regards to their own rights during the 19th century, how difficult it would be to over-rule a related male who didn't have their best interests at heart, PLUS the consequences and everyday-ness of duels and their bloody aftermath. Just a great, compelling read worth a plus on your keeper stack.

In 1809 in London when the Duke of Solitea dies in a young woman's bedchamber, his heir Fayne Carlisle mourns the loss of his sire and his own womanizing hedonistic freedom as now he has responsibilities. However, first Fayne needs to know whether the legendary Solitea Curse struck or something more mundane like the lady poisoning his father. He plans to find out starting with meeting Lady Kilby Fitchwolf. Still in mourning with the shocking deaths of her parents in a yachting accident almost two years ago and only in London at the insistence of a family friend not wanting her left alone any longer with her violent half-brother Archer, Kilby swears she is innocent though she also recognizes the compromised situation the late Duke left her in when he died in her chamber. Fayne wants her and assumes she is an experienced woman, but finds strange mixed signals of desire and naïve innocence from her. As she tries to learn the truth re the death of her parents and gain custody of her still hurting preadolescent sister "Gypsy" from Archer and Fayne likewise wants to know what happened to his father, they fall in love, but a deadly "matchmaker" lurks in the background ready to kill to keep them to keep their identity secret. SINFUL BETWEEN THE SHEETS, the sequel to the charming WICKED UNDER THE COVERS (the tale of Fayne's sister), is a fantastic Regency amateur sleuth romantic suspense. The changing relationship between the lead couple and three strong mysteries (need to read the novel to learn the third mystery) make for a superb historical that will elate the audience. Sub-genre fans who have no read Barbara Pierce is missing out on one of the best Regency authors today. Harriet Klausner

Wow! I admit I have been waiting for Fayne Carlisle's book since I finished "Wicked Under The Covers" and Barbara Pierce did not let me down. I enjoyed this book even more than its predecessor. Fayne Carlisle, the newly titled Duke of Solitea, is set on revenge. His mark: his father's presumed mistress, Lady Kilby Fitchwolf. His purposes become blurred as he realizes he has fallen for the very woman he believes ruined his family. Lady Kilby has one mission: escaping her lecherous brother and uncovering secrets from her past which I will not spoil for you. What follows is an extremely steamy novel that oozes sensual tension with hot love scenes to match. The story also has: hero-jealousy and is told from both the hero and heroine's pov so the reader knows what each is thinking. The plot does border on bodice-ripper towards the middle, however, it did not deter me one iota. Barbara Pierce is a talented author that writes intelligent romance and not your average fluff. "SBTS" us a definite keeper.

The storyline was exceptional, and the characters were colorful and well written. I was impressed by the depth of the final twists & turns in the book, which left me on baited breath. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for more than just a little romance. This story has it all: scorching passion, a good dose of mystery, despicable villains, and a glorious happily-ever-after. The only disappointing thing about this book is that it had to end.