Sabrina Jeffries

When a too-persistent suitor forces her into a marriage of convenience with Edwin Barlow, the Earl of Blakeborough, the unexpected passion that Lady Clarissa Lindsey finds with her husband is threatened by her stalker.

The Study of Seduction

Lover of Romance 

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
  

 
  
    Summary
  
 
Edwin Barlow, the Earl of Blakeborough, has known the Lindsey's for a long time, and is a close friend to the family. When Lady Clarissa's brother Warren, asks Edwin to watch over Clarissa while he heads off to Europe to help their younger brother...Edwin is more than willing. But the moment he agrees, he realizes that he is way in over his head, because the chemistry between himself and Clarissa is flame worthy. Edwin escourts Clarissa around town for certain events, balls and soirees, but there is a reason he is their escort. There is a stalker, a french nobleman, who is after Clarissa for unknown reasons. Clarissa is afraid of him but won't explain why, but he knows it must be something serious to make her so fearful since she is bold and daring and not hesitant to put a man in his place if need be. But there is a secret plot in place, soon Clariss and Edwin end up in a marriage of convenience when they are left with no choice unless Clarissa wants to be forced into a marriage with the one man she fears the most.
 
  
    Plot and Story Line
  
 
Study of Seduction is a story I have been highly anticipating ever since the first book "Art of Sinning" came out. I was excited for Edwin and Clarissa's story. We see the sizzling chemistry between them in the first book, so I couldn't wait to open this one up. I will say that overall this was a wonderful romance that I just soaked up. Although I do feel that the first half was a bit slow, still engaging but not as much as the second half. I did love the bantering between these two though. They are a riot together. They tease each other mercilessly and I had a ball of fun with their antics. I found this story to be quite interesting especially in the way they end up together. Because even though its a marriage of convenience romance, we do see the affection and friendship these two have for each other before that aspect comes into play. It leads up to it, and doesn't happen instantly, which I really liked. At times I had a hard time connecting with the actual romance on ocassion but there were so many elements that made this story a very much enjoyable read. It did have some more intrigue and tension in the plot than I was expecting. I liked the involvement of the villain and seeing how it adds a few thrills to the story. There were quite a few tear worthy moments here especially toward the end. The actual romance between Edwin and Clarissa was heartwarming and lighthearted. I felt like Sabrina Jeffries really balanced this story out so well.
 
  
    The Cover
  
 
Oh I am in so love with this cover....I really like the man behind set up of the pose and the colors are just perfect. I love the blue and pink.
 
  
    Overall View
  
 
The Study of Seduction is charming, sweet and has some twists to keep you ever engaged. HEARTWARMING!!


  


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Renee Delcourt

This was so fun! I loved the chemistry between Edwin and Clarissa. I greatly enjoyed their relationship together and really found the writing witty and lighthearted, even with some of the content the book deals with. I think how sexual assault is handled is very tactful and respectful. Overall I would happily read this author again and I will continue with this series.

The Study of Seduction

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