I requested this title from NetGalley because I was intrigued by the synopsis and it is listed as erotica. One of my favorite genres is historical erotica.
I was confused when I started reading the book. The synopsis says that Lady Henrietta escapes from her evil stepfather and finds employment as Amelia Brown as a laundry maid in the home of Damion, Marquis of Ashton. I expected the book would open by establishing the backstory. Nope. It just jumped into an odd scene where the housekeeper figures out that Amelia's dress is too small.
Because I thought the book was so well written, I kept reading and waiting for something to happen. I felt like I was in the Victorian version of "Upstairs Downstairs". There was just so much detail from Amelia's daily life as a laundress that was not needed. It wasn't until Chapter 5 or 43% into the book that Amelia tells Damion how they know each other and explains what happened to her family money.
I loved Amelia. She was such a strong, powerful character. I felt bad that Damion was stuck in a marriage that he didn't want. I just wish that there had been less of the daily life of a laundress and more of Amelia's life after her arrangement with Damion.
I am giving this book 4 out of 5 stars because it was so well written.
I received a complimentary ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. Thank you.
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