Author: Whitney Bianca
Series: Addicted #1
Genres: Historical Fiction, Erotic Romance, Regency
BookLinks: Goodreads AmazonMy Rating: ★★★★★ 5 Stars
Friends since childhood, Anais Darnby and Lindsay Markham have long harbored a secret passion for one another. When they finally confess their love, their future together seems assured, sealed with their searing embrace.
But when a debauched Lindsay is seduced by a scheming socialite, a devastated Anais seeks refuge in another man's bed while Lindsay retreats to the exotic East. There, he is seduced again—this time by the alluring red smoke and sinister beauty of opium.
Back home, Lindsay's addiction is fed by the vogue for all things Oriental—especially its sensual pleasures—in fashionable London society. In his lucid moments, Lindsay still lusts after Anais, who can neither allow him near nor forget his smoldering touch.
Tortured by two obsessions—opium and Anais—Lindsay must ultimately decide which is the one he truly cannot live without.
MY THOUGHTS:
What a wonderfully written erotic historical romance by Ms. Charlotte Featherstone. This was the first book I've read of her and I regret not having to read this sooner! It had been an emotional, heart-clenching journey for me and I was indeed left a sobbing mess! Addicted tells a heartfelt tale about lies and betrayals and its disastrous consequences that left a massive impact between our flawed hero, Lindsay and our troubled heroine, Anais. It is a story of passion, jealousy, addiction, forgiveness, redemption, and a love so powerful that it overcomes and conquers all.
“I vow I am, and always will be, constant and faithful in my love for you, Anais. Nothing you or anyone else does shall alter these feelings. I am forever loving, forever waiting, forever yearning...forever yours.”
I myself fell helplessly addicted with Lindsay and Anais that it left me bereft knowing their story had come to an end. I loved every moment I was reading this even though pages upon pages of this book seemed to have painfully gripped my heart. I loved the awe-inspiring lines all the genuine characters had delivered. And I hated that I felt weak and helpless after reading this book, that until now, Lindsay and Anais' love story still clung heavily in the confines of my mind. I absolutely love the author's skilled and flawless writing. She will bring you into a world where she will but no doubt break your heart to pieces. But have faith! Because she will once again pick up the pieces and make your heart whole as if there hadn't been a dark void in the first place. Well done, Ms. Featherstone! For writing such a brilliant literary work that had left a huge stamp in our hearts.
"From a letter to the Corinthians. 'Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated. It is not rude, it does not seek its own interest, it is not quick tempered, it does not brood over injury. It does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things. Love believes all things. Hopes all things. Endures all things. Love never dies...'"
Addicted is a novel by Charlotte Featherstone which can be read as standalone.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Charlotte Featherstone writes erotic historical romance for Harlequin Spice, as well as erotic paranormal romance under the name Sophie Renwick.
STALK CHARLOTTE FEATHERSTONE:
SECOND BOOK TO THE SERIES:
Sinful (Addicted, #2)
Genre: Historical Romance, Regency, Adult Fiction
He must find redemption in the most unlikely bedchamber...
In Victorian England vice of every kind can be purchased, and Matthew, the Earl of Wallingford, makes certain he avails himself of every possible pleasure. Bored and jaded, he is as well-known for his coldness as for his licentious affairs with beautiful women.
While these numerous dalliances fulfill Matthew's every physical need, they secretly leave him numb and emotionally void. Until one night when he finds himself beaten, eyes bandaged and in the care of a nurse with the voice of an angel - and a gentle touch that soothes the darkness in him and makes him yearn for more.
Yet Jane Rankin is a lowly nurse, considered shy and plain by most. There is no place for her amongst the lords and ladies of the aristocracy - despite Matthew's growing craving for the fire that burns behind her earnest facade. And then there is Matthew's secret. A secret so humiliating and scandalous is could destroy everyone he loves. A sin, he fears, not even the love of a good woman can take away...
