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    Improper Relations: A Victorian Historical Romance
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    Improper Relations: A Victorian Historical Romance

    By Juliana Ross

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    Dorset, 1858

    When Hannah's caught watching her late husband's cousin debauch the maid in the library, she's mortified, but also intrigued. An unpaid companion to his aunt, she's used to being ignored.

    The black sheep of the family, Leo has nothing but his good looks and noble birth to recommend him. Hannah ought to be appalled at what she's witnessed, but there's something about Leo that draws her to him.

    When Leo claims he can prove that women can feel desire as passionately as men, Hannah is incredulous. Her own experiences have been uninspiring. Yet she can't bring herself to refuse his audacious proposal when he offers to tutor her in the art of lovemaking. As the tantalizing, wicked lessons continue, she begins to fear she's losing not just her inhibitions, but her heart as well. The poorest of relations, she has nothing to offer Leo but herself. Will it be enough when their erotic education ends?

    22,000 words

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCarina Press
    Release dateApr 23, 2012
    ISBN9781426893650
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    • 3/5
      Steamy and fun, this wasn't a bad effort for a first story. It had the usual novella issues--not quite enough space for really good character and story development--though, honestly, it actually had more of both than some that I've read; impressive for a first time author. Its story was decent--a nice little Cinderella-style theme. The ending tied everything up just a smidge too neatly, though, even for a romance; but still, it was enjoyable. I'll definitely keep an eye out for future efforts from this author. In all, it was a short, enjoyable read.
    • 2/5
      A quick read, IMPROPER RELATIONS is all about the titilating set up, not the characters. Hannah and Cousin Leo don't have time to develop in this story, and given the basis of their relationship, probably don't need to. Quick, sexy, and forgettable.
    • 4/5
      I wasn't expecting the story to be so short but in all honesty, I was glad that the story did not drag on. Not to say I didn't like it, I did. It was a light and fluffy read, with a tinge of hotness between scenes. Some made me feel awkward but all sufficient nontheless. I think I will look forward to other Juliana Ross' work in the future!*I would like express thanks to Carina Press and Netgalley for providing the ARC material
    • 3/5
      A short novella that goes right to the point. The heroine was married but like many women in this time, she took the sexual act as an obligation, a duty without experiencing pleasure. The young Leo proposes to educate her and quench her thirst for knowledge.A direct style that leaves the reader alert, curious and eager about the lady's sensuous education as Hannah herself.Personnaly, I confess to prefer romances with a longer story and a more detailed plot. However, I enjoyed the spicy written skills of the author who has exhilarated me in some hot scenes but has also piqued my interest when Hannah left the residence of the Marchioness of Dorchester. Other descriptions than the sexual intercourse are wonderfuly pictured with the English countryside as a decor. However, no time for contemplation. Already the end of the novella emerges too soon ...A promising novella written by Juliana Ross who manages to tease and electrify the reader's imagination by mere words. I look forward to a real romance novel from this author.Lucie
    • 4/5
      This was a fun short story featuring Hannah and Leo. Hannah had been taught that a wife's duty was basically to just tolerate her husband. She had never experienced any personal pleasure from sex and didn't even know it was possible. When Leo offers to teach her a thing or two, she realizes she wants to know everything. This was a quick, easy read told from Hannah's point of view. The story flowed smoothly, the characters were likable, and the sex scenes were sensual. I think the author did a great job with the setting descriptions and the vocabulary of the characters, making them seem real to the time era. I also liked the timeframe of the story. Rather than having everything happen in a few short days, it was drawn out so their relationship was able to develop over time; not an easy thing to do in a novella. Overall, I enjoyed this story and will be looking for more from this author.
    • 4/5
      4 stars/5 starsSource: NetGalleyJuliana Ross’s Improper Relations is a quick naughty romp through late 19th century England. Following her husband’s death Hannah has nowhere to go, no money and no one but her late husband’s family to take her. Hannah has resigned herself to the knowledge that she will spend the rest of her days as the unpaid companion to her late husband’s mother. While Hannah is not happy in her position she does have a roof over head, a place to sleep, and the large family library to occupy her limited free time.No one ever uses the library, at least not that Leo has noticed. What better place is there to play naughty with the maid than in the one place that no one ever uses? Except for Hannah, the one person no one ever notices. As the afternoon passes by Hannah finds herself trapped on the upper floor of the library as Leo and the maid both quite joyfully pleasure one another. Hannah knows she should announce herself or try and escape unnoticed but she just can’t seem to take her eyes off the couple. Everything Leo and the maid do to one another appears to be mutually pleasant and even exciting; it also looks like something Hannah has never ever experienced, even with her late husband. Hannah thinks she has gone completely unnoticed during the tryst but much to her great shock and embarrassment she soon discovers Leo was aware of her presence all along.What happens next is something Hannah never imagined possible; she overcomes her shyness, embarrassment, and awkwardness and embarks on a variety of fun and sexually satisfying lessons with the more-than-willing Leo. Leo takes Hannah under his wing and opens her world up to a whole new realm of possibility, at least where sex is concerned. Hannah is an unpaid “burden” while Leo is a member of the wealthy family Hannah once belonged to and now works for. The possibility of the two of them together outside of the bedroom is absolutely ridiculous and all kinds of forbidden. Hannah knows this and thus determines that she will learn all she can from Leo, enjoy her forbidden time with him, and hope and pray she doesn’t become emotionally attached to him.The bottom line: I enjoyed this quick (30-45 minute) adults only read very much. While I initially found Hannah to be a bit cold, her curiosity and enthusiasm for her “lessons” with Leo quickly overshadow her coldness. Leo initially comes across as man-whore but his attitude toward Hannah and his attentiveness regarding her needs and desires make him a much more likeable character. While the naughty bits of this novella are frequent they aren’t lewd or disturbing just descriptive and instructional :) Yes, there are a lot of naughty bits in this novella but there is also a decent plot and a bit of drama to be had. In the end, Improper Relations was a good and satisfying read.