A Passion for Him

A PASSION FOR HIM by Sylvia Day is another exciting Erotic Historical Romance set in 1780 England. #3 in the "Georgian" series,but can be read as a stand alone. I must admit,I have read this one out of sequence in the series,but had no problems following the storyline. Follow, Amelia Benbridge,the Earl of Ware and Colin Mitchell on a journey of not only passion but also one of fear. "A Passion For Him" is filled with passion,desire,secrets,and danger. Fear,desire and passion is what drove Colin and Amelia apart all those years ago, and the need for Colin to be more than a Gypsy stable boy. He wanted to make something of himself before offering for Amelia's hand in marriage. But alas,that was not to be, for when Colin's death was reported, Amelia must continue with her young life,enter the Earl of Ware,but things change. A remarkable story of love once lost but found again. We all have a dark side,but with the right person one can find happiness and peace. Colin has a dark and deadly side,Amelia is his light in the darkness and his happiness. An intriguing story with a spy or two,danger,passion,a pirate, and a woman's young and forbidden love. Fast paced with love,passion,explicit sensual scenes,and danger. Another not to miss in this exciting "Georgian" series. I can hardly wait for another episode of the "Georgian" series,yes,#2 in this amazing,fast paced series. Again, Ms. Day has written a story that will pull the reader in and hold them there,with her engaging characters and intriguing plots. A must read and one I would highly recommend to any historical romance readers,erotic romance readers and the readers of Georgian England. While, "A Passion For Him" has explicit sensual scenes they are done tactfully and does not distract from the story,but adds to it. Received for an honest review from the publisher and Net Galley.

RATING: 4.5

HEAT RATING: HOT

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction Reviews ( )

Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

Quick & Dirty: Mystery man enters her life wearing a mask and Amelia is intrigued. Will she settle for a life of passion or compromises.

Opening Sentence: The man in the white mask was following her.

The Review:

Just so we are all on the same page, I went into this 3rd book of the series having not read the previous two and I don’t believe that it impacted on the story. This is vitally important if you are like me and like to follow a story from the beginning in almost a compulsive obsessive manner. This book is a delight as a stand alone. Now on to the rest of the review.

The first sentence of this book sets the scene for the entire book. A mysterious man in a mask is following our heroine, Amelia, but instead of being concerned or worried, she has as my grandmother says “gumption” and seeks to figure out who this man is. She is a woman who has suffered through much in a short span of life and carries these experiences with her as an independent woman. The richness of her history and her unflagging sense of determination and spunk very quickly endeared her to me. She refuses to be the typical heroine in distress which in part is due to Ms. Day’s wonderful story telling.

Our “masked man” is Colin Mitchell, a man that saved Amelia when she was a young girl, appeared to have died in the attempt and returning from Europe in order to claim the woman of his dreams. Colin’s journey is detoured when he is a witness to a murder that the authorities believe he committed. So in order to not bring this tragedy into Amelia’s path he decides to visit her on the night of the masquerade so he may say goodbye.

The story from there is filled with twists and turns that had me smiling and even reading a portion again because I was completely shocked at one of the plot twists. However, this is a story written by Ms. Day and no story would be complete with out sex. I do recommend this book for its wonderful story but do note that it isn’t a PG-13 experience.

Notable Scene:

Her foot tapped impatiently atop the gravel as she waited. That was why she did not hear the man’s approach. She did, however, feel him. The hairs on her nape tingled with awareness, and she turned swiftly with a soft gasp of surprise.

He stood just barely within the entrance of the circle, a tall, dark form that vibrated with a potent energy that seemed barely restrained. Beneath the pale light of the moon, the man’s inky locks gleamed like a raven’s wing, and his eyes glittered with the very intensity that had goaded her to seek him out. He wore a full cape, the gray satin lining providing a striking backdrop to his black garments, enabling her to fully appreciate the site and power of his frame.

“I was looking for you,” she said softly, her chin lifting.

“I know.”

FTC Advisory: Kensington Brava provided me with a copy of A Passion for Him. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. ( )

**Courtesy of CK2S Kwips & Kritiques**

Six long, mournful years ago, Amelia’s life was turned upside down. Her father was exposed as the criminal he was, she was reunited with her long-lost sister, and she lost the love of her life. Resigned to the fact that her one chance at true romantic love was lost with her childhood sweetheart’s murder, she faces a promising future as wife of the Earl of Ware, her long-time friend and trusted confidante. But having once tasted abiding love and unbridled passion, albeit unconsummated, she yearns for more.

Colin came very close to losing his life that fateful night when he helped Amelia escape her father’s evil clutches. But he survived. Indeed, he did more than survive, using their separation to build his status from that of a gypsy stable boy with no future to that of a mysterious and obscenely wealthy nobleman.

Now, when Colin has retired from his short stint as a secret agent, ready to return to Amelia and claim her for his own, the enemies he made along the way endanger everything he has sacrificed for all these years. Worse, Colin’s own decisions threaten to destroy Amelia’s trust in him forever.

I only just read the previous story to this one, Passion for the Game, a few months ago, but it knocked my socks off to the point where I was left panting for its sequel! Between Sylvia Day being firmly ensconced on my list of very favorite authors and the previous book in this passionate (pun intended) series, my expectations for A Passion For Him were extremely high. As usual, Ms. Day does not disappoint her fans. This book lives up to every hope and dream this reviewer had for Colin and Amelia, making the interminable moments of anticipation waiting for its release more than worthwhile.

Raised in virtual solitude with only servants for companions, closely guarded by her father, the unpretentious Lady Amelia has no notion of the social mores of the real world. She never realized the difference in station between herself and the few friends she made in her childhood. But Colin was never allowed to forget his place in her life, no matter that the love he harbored for her was requited. Knowing he can never give her the life she deserves as a stable boy, he resolves to grab the chance he is given to make something more of himself, with a plan to return to her once he is firmly established. But to take that opportunity, he lets everyone who loves him most believe him dead for six years.

Poor, virtuous Colin is a typical headstrong male – once he decides he knows the best way to proceed, he doesn’t always consider the emotional impact of his actions on this around him. Although he had the very best of motivations, and admirable intentions, Colin’s methods leave something to be desired. Will those actions cost him the one thing he desires above all else?

Amidst it all, our fair couple, along with their family and friends, is embroiled in an intrigue that keeps them on the edge of danger – a fact that Colin is always conscious of. The unraveling intricacies of the plot against our hero keep the story as exciting as the romance, and the reader on the edge of their seat!

I pre-ordered A Passion for Him with two-day shipping as soon as I read its predecessor, and planned the evening of its UPS delivery around this book. I began reading it the moment I arrived home from work and was, as expected, unable to put it down until I finished the book that same evening. I know fans of Sylvia Day and fans of historical romance will find this delightful new release as gripping as I did!

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