Restrained HeartsRegency Erotica Short Story
Restrained Hearts made AQP's bestseller lists for the July-Sept quarter, coming sixth amongst ebook sales!
Out now!Restrained Hearts, an Amber Kisses short story from Amber Quill PressAwarded 4 and a Half Stars by The Romance Studio! (that's out of 5) Scarred by the Peninsular war, Callum shuns his sweetheart, Sophie, until he's caught in a snowstorm. Fevered, Callum fantasizes he seduces her, but discovers it isn't a dream. Sophie wants him back, even if she has to tie him to the bed to get him to admit he loves her. Order Restrained Hearts From Amber Quill Press by clicking on the button below!
 Reviews of Restrained Hearts"Ms. Shawler's debut novella is quite amazing. In a short space, she made me care deeply for these characters. I wanted to see them happy, wanted to see their emotional wounds healed and above all, wanted them to have a very happily-ever-after. Sophia and Callum possessed depth, a hard thing to write in a short space; they were also ripe with inner character, you couldn't help but admire their steadfastness to remaining true themselves. As this is an erotic romance, Ms. Shawler did bring a wonderful amount of heat to a genre that rarely sees it."Ms. Shawler's full-length Regency, Dangerous to Know will be out in Spring 2005; it's one Regency I'm really looking forward to reading. I highly recommend you read Restrained Hearts ; it's a very entertaining read. " - Sharyn McGinty, In The Library Reviews Four Hearts! "Restrained Hearts is an entertaining and erotic Regency romance which makes a compelling short story. The love and anguish of both characters comes through in this short story format... If you enjoy cabin romances that are erotic in nature, give Restrained Hearts a try." -- Marlene Breakfield, Escape to Romance.com "Restrained Hearts is a wonderfully enthralling regency novella. The characters are engrossing and well developed and the setting is vivid amidst a short and solid plot. Fans of historical erotica will revel in the delicious interplay between these two appealing lovers in this enchanting love story. Overall rating: 4 1/2 Hearts" -- Larenda Twigg, The Romance Studio Order Restrained Hearts From Amber Quill Press by clicking on the button below!
Callum Craythorne, for example, is a hollowed-out shell of a man -- until the fury of a Lake District snowstorm strands him in a tiny cottage with his childhood sweetheart, Sophie, whom he has shunned since returning from the Peninsular War. The bloody battlefields of Spain and Portugal have left their mark on him, after all, specifically his psyche, and Callum is utterly convinced he would make her a devilishly poor husband. In his fevered state, though, Callum is uncertain if the voluptuous woman sharing his bed -- and her body heat -- is actually Sophie, the well-bred, prudishly proper miss of his memory, or a temptingly beautiful seductress: One would be pure folly to make love to, while the other would spare him a guilty conscience on the morrow and the dreaded encumbrance of marriage... At just over eleven thousand words, Restrained Hearts is a decadent sampling of Ms. Shawler's work, and contains scenes of explicit sensuality. In fact, once the deed has been done, Callum and Sophie’s desire for each other is suddenly inexhaustible. (I'd even go so far as to say that making love is their preferred method of communication, barring the odd exchange or two of pillow talk). So despite the brooding nature of Ms. Shawler's hero, Restrained Hearts is a sleek, sexy, sizzling romp about sensual awakening and pushing aside all personal boundaries. It's quick reading for a lazy afternoon or evening, in other words, and hints at a successful career for Leanne Shawler as a full-length novelist, should she decide to go that route." -- C.L. Jeffries, Heartstrings Order Restrained Hearts From Amber Quill Press by clicking on the button below!
"Restrained Hearts is a heart-warming story of a man who has been ravaged by war.Ý The effects on this war have left him believing that he has no longer anything to offer, Sophie believes that he is still the man he once was and vows to heal his wounded soul. Leanne Shawler has a created a quick but delightful short story, set in Regency England in the wilds of The Lake District. ÝIf I have one thing to say, is that I wished it had been longer and there had been more development between the characters.Ý Having said that, Restrained Hearts is still an enjoyable read and a good start to a writing career that I hope to see more of in the future. " -- Gail Northman, Roundtable Reviews "Restrained Hearts is a regency-set historical, an emotional story with passionate sex scenes, and the hero and heroine play "naughty" tricks on each other which spice up the story even more. This Amber Kiss was just perfect enough to make me keep a watch out for any erotica this author may write in the future...." - Lizzy Bentway "Restrained Hearts is an enticing story that will keep you enthralled from start to finish. This is a well-written, sensual tale. I loved the characters created by Miss Shawler. Lovers of historical erotica will enjoy Restrained Hearts. I hope to see more from this talented author in the near future." -- Josephine Piraneo, TellTalePress What Are the Readers saying?"Restrained Hearts is a sizzling, Regency-set erotica that will keep you captivated..." Angelique Armae aka M.A. duBarry."Just wanted to add my 'Congratulations' for your first publication achievement!Ý I ordered and downloaded it Sunday night, so I've already read and liked it! While I'm more a contemporary writer myself, I've read all the genres over the years and always found the Regency period entertaining. As was Restrained Hearts! You have a dab hand at writing erotica." -- Liz "You get a thumbs-up from me:), and I consider the money for two copies well-spent." - Gwen " I just finished reading your story... All I can say is WOW!!! You are an incredible writer. I found myself getting lost in the story, which for me is a sure sign that I am enjoying what I am reading." -- Luce " Leave it to you to find a publisher who makes getting a copy of your work so easy." - Eleanor Order Restrained Hearts From Amber Quill Press by clicking on the button below!
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