Legendary Lover (St. John-Duras) 
asked by anexpert on November 15, 2006 4:28 AM
Dear Readers,
I had heard the gossip. Who in London hadn't? But whether or not the elusive Venus Duras would favor one of her numerous suitors didn't concern me. After all, I had a surfeit of obliging lovers. And then I bumped into her. Literally.
She was utterly enchanting, the most dazzling creature I had ever seen. I knew she had to be mine. But she was aware of my reputation and thought me a libertine. When I invited her to a dinner party, she gave me the cut direct.
Within hours our heated encounter became the talk of the town. Who could resist a wager or two on the delicious possibilities? Could I conquer the unconquerable Miss Duras? Would she resist or succumb to my legendary powers of seduction?
It became a luscious game and tantalizing spectacle--wildly provocative, uncertain in outcome, a delight and fascination to all society. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever meet my match. But then, I never dreamed I would meet a real-life Venus.
Yours,
The Marquis of Redvers
I had heard the gossip. Who in London hadn't? But whether or not the elusive Venus Duras would favor one of her numerous suitors didn't concern me. After all, I had a surfeit of obliging lovers. And then I bumped into her. Literally.
She was utterly enchanting, the most dazzling creature I had ever seen. I knew she had to be mine. But she was aware of my reputation and thought me a libertine. When I invited her to a dinner party, she gave me the cut direct.
Within hours our heated encounter became the talk of the town. Who could resist a wager or two on the delicious possibilities? Could I conquer the unconquerable Miss Duras? Would she resist or succumb to my legendary powers of seduction?
It became a luscious game and tantalizing spectacle--wildly provocative, uncertain in outcome, a delight and fascination to all society. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever meet my match. But then, I never dreamed I would meet a real-life Venus.
Yours,
The Marquis of Redvers
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Passion, steamy page turning plots, and incredible characters have made this book such a page turner, that its forever creased from reading it over and over again. One of my favorite romances of Johnson. If you want passion, and a great book to keep you up all night wondering "oh whats next?" Read this book! Its remarkable!
reviewed by selena on November 16, 2006 1:00 PM
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This is the first novel of Susan Johnson's I've read.
I found the book while searching for new historical romances to read. Boy...did I make a mistake not reading the reviews first on this one (which I almost always do first and won't make that mistake again!).
The book started off on a good note - beautiful and bewitching blond socialite meets up with handsome and dynamic high ranking duke and a relationship develops.
Although, I didn't mind the heroine Venus not being a virgin and actually preferred she had a little experience as the virgin thing is over-rated...I did not on the other hand enjoy that she appeared to have dozens of lovers over her life time of 25 years and was quite the sex maniac.
The hero Jack is the man about town sleeping with nearly everyone and anyone. The first time the two meet, they are attracted but, she thumbs her nose at him once she knows who he is and his reputation as a ladies man. Then in a complete turn of events, within minutes of their second meeting they indulged in some hot and heavy sex.
I had hoped the story line would pick up and become more interesting after this initial get together and although there were some twists and turns....most of the book revolved around their sexual needs and desires which were constant.
And I need to be clear about one fact...this book is only about sex...only about raw lust...NOT love...that seemed to be added to make it fall under the category of a romance. A few of the scenes were more graphic than I like - such as the cork top to a bottle, a wine bottle itself and a sewing spoon...you'll have to read the book to understand how those "trinkets" fit into the book.
I really enjoy passionate historical romances but, I like to see interest and attraction build over a period of time between characters and hold off on complete intimacy for a bit to make it even better. Some of the dialogue between the characters was brash, abrasive and coarse as can be. It was dirty from beginning to end. I thought this book bordered on soft to hard core written porn. I imagine some readers will be looking for just that. I was not. I like love stories to be more developed (such as the characters and their feelings and hopes and wishes and dreams), some adventure and then intimacy. I guess the problem is this is not a true love story.
This book was really sex, sex, and more sex. I got tired just reading it.
I bought a second book by this author.I thought about returning it but, instead told a friend about it and gave her the 2nd book to read. I didn't want to waste another evening reading this author.
I like some things left to the imagination. This author doesn't allow you to have an imagination - she lays it out for you to read in graphic detail. This one should not be listed as a historical romance - the period might have been in this time frame but, the content was not. It belonged in the "how to have raunchy and dirty sex" section of the book store.
This one just wasn't for me - a real "turn-off" instead of a "turn-on".
If I could have given less than one star I would have. Sorry.
I found the book while searching for new historical romances to read. Boy...did I make a mistake not reading the reviews first on this one (which I almost always do first and won't make that mistake again!).
The book started off on a good note - beautiful and bewitching blond socialite meets up with handsome and dynamic high ranking duke and a relationship develops.
Although, I didn't mind the heroine Venus not being a virgin and actually preferred she had a little experience as the virgin thing is over-rated...I did not on the other hand enjoy that she appeared to have dozens of lovers over her life time of 25 years and was quite the sex maniac.
The hero Jack is the man about town sleeping with nearly everyone and anyone. The first time the two meet, they are attracted but, she thumbs her nose at him once she knows who he is and his reputation as a ladies man. Then in a complete turn of events, within minutes of their second meeting they indulged in some hot and heavy sex.
I had hoped the story line would pick up and become more interesting after this initial get together and although there were some twists and turns....most of the book revolved around their sexual needs and desires which were constant.
And I need to be clear about one fact...this book is only about sex...only about raw lust...NOT love...that seemed to be added to make it fall under the category of a romance. A few of the scenes were more graphic than I like - such as the cork top to a bottle, a wine bottle itself and a sewing spoon...you'll have to read the book to understand how those "trinkets" fit into the book.
I really enjoy passionate historical romances but, I like to see interest and attraction build over a period of time between characters and hold off on complete intimacy for a bit to make it even better. Some of the dialogue between the characters was brash, abrasive and coarse as can be. It was dirty from beginning to end. I thought this book bordered on soft to hard core written porn. I imagine some readers will be looking for just that. I was not. I like love stories to be more developed (such as the characters and their feelings and hopes and wishes and dreams), some adventure and then intimacy. I guess the problem is this is not a true love story.
This book was really sex, sex, and more sex. I got tired just reading it.
I bought a second book by this author.I thought about returning it but, instead told a friend about it and gave her the 2nd book to read. I didn't want to waste another evening reading this author.
I like some things left to the imagination. This author doesn't allow you to have an imagination - she lays it out for you to read in graphic detail. This one should not be listed as a historical romance - the period might have been in this time frame but, the content was not. It belonged in the "how to have raunchy and dirty sex" section of the book store.
This one just wasn't for me - a real "turn-off" instead of a "turn-on".
If I could have given less than one star I would have. Sorry.
reviewed by sumbuddy on November 20, 2006 12:47 PM