The Club

Even a beginning historian knows that much of English history has a sordid underbelly. Dickens shared what he saw and many used those images to scare English citizens to stay on the straight and narrow. This book takes a realistic view of how many rights a married woman lost--including to her own body!--in the barter that was marriage. Great characters, couple of good red herrings and smashing heroes all make this a delightful and unpredictible read. Grab up this novel and double check the date on your calendar being thankful we live as free women in the 21st century!

I picked this book up while at the bookstore and thought it looked promising. I have read previous books from Sharon Page, which were okay reads. However, this book I really enjoyed. Yes, there was a darker element to the tale, but if you have read Robin Schone's books, this is tame in comparison. I really liked the hero who was not shown sleeping all over the place, as some authors show their rakes (Susan Johnson). He was a womanizer at one point, but you see his behavior change and his love for the heroine seemed genuine (he proposed three times). The ending was also very touching and beautiful after what the heroine had suffered before. All I can say is that it was a wonderful story and I look forward to the next one.

This is my first read by SP...I loved it. Great story. Fast read. Full of exciting characters. Hero (Christian) is adorable. Heroine (Jane) is very likable as well. This is an exceptional story. I really enjoyed it. It wasn't as erotic as I thought it would be. However, the romance/sex scenes of pretty hot. I really liked the hero and heroines relationship. I like how the author shows that they loved each other since childhood. Very imaginative and story. This was quite lovely and enjoyable. I will be reading more of SP.

Jane St. Giles, Lady Sherringham has ventured where no lady of good breeding would go. She has entered the secretive world of one of London's most scandalous clubs in order to find one of her dear friends that has gone missing. There is something dark and dangerous about this establishment and she will do what she must in order to save her friend. What she doesn't count on is one of London's wicked rakes coming to the rescue of his sister, Lady Delphina, Jane's, best friend. Now, Jane needs to not only work hard at finding her friend at all costs but she also needs to put her passion and desire for Christian in its proper place. But when passion runs high and Jane is forced to make a decision, will she chose to hide where it's safe, guarding her heart, or will she give into the love and desire that makes her feel alive for the first time in a very long time? I found this to be a very engaging and fast paced read. Christian and Jane were entertaining characters and their growth throughout the story was enough to keep the reader firmly tied to the book. Combined with the passion and intrigue, Ms. Page has crafted a page turning read that fans of historic romance will devour. Highly sensual without being obnoxious, THE CLUB is a title I highly recommend.

The Club by Sharon Page Historical Romance- Regency - February 24, 2009 4 1/2 stars The Club is a deliciously decadent novel that in many areas shocked me. (This book explores the seedier side of the Regency era that was salient to the story.) If you haven't read books by this author before, be prepared for sensuous scenes as well as strong characters that will make you root for them! Recently widowed, Lady Jane is a woman with a mission. While she couldn't save herself from an abusive husband; she is determined to save her missing friend. Unfortunately, her friend Del was forced by her husband into participating at the Club, a place where the unsavory world of sexual excess reaches the powerful and wicked desires of London's higher society. Lady Jane visits the Club and finds herself stonewalled by Del's long lost brother, Christian. Dubbed "Lord Wicked" for his well deserved reputation, Christian is the antithesis of all she believes. Although she finds him devastatingly handsome and charming, Lady Jane is fearful of the passion she feels for him. But even as she tries to keep herself aloof from his wild disregard for society, she realizes she feel most safe in his arms. Christian has always admired Lady Jane even as she cuts him with her remarks. She makes him want to be a better person and although it is dangerous for her to be embroiled in Del's disappearance, he can't help but be happy that it allows him to spend time with her. Sharon Page's writing kept me on edge, as the mystery behind Del's disappearance is slowly and expertly revealed. While many writers would revel in the shock value or focus purely on the sexual attraction between the characters. This author takes the time to slowly develop the relationship between the two main characters. Lady Jane and `Lord Wicked' felt like real characters with very human frailties. I really enjoyed the interaction between them and each seemed to compliment the other perfectly. The riveting love between the two characters rises above and in stark contrast to the scandalous behavior at the Club. As the main characters find redemption and acceptance, they are healed by their love and adversity. The romance between them was moving and by the end of the book I knew they had to be together! The Club is not the typical Regency romance, but one that will definitely keep you up all night to discover the end. Reviewed by Steph from Bookaholics Romance Book Club