A scorching Regency menage by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Madelynne Ellis.
Viola Marsh has been forced to live an austere life, locked away under the watchful eye of her spinster aunt. Only on Christmas Eve is she allowed her freedom, to take part in the tradition of wassailing. Cousins, Percy Gilling and Lord William Ricborough share a close and special relationship, and … relationship, and they require a very particular woman to satisfy their needs. What they’re not expecting is to find her poised beneath the mistletoe on a wintery hilltop.
A Regency menage about a wronged young woman and the men set upon claiming her.
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5 stars!
Yes! I loved everything about this book. The only thing I didn’t like was that it ended! I really wanted to see more of Percy, William and Viola’s new life together! Period romance books are among my top favorites, this one did not disappoint me. I really loathed Viola’s family for the way they treated her and the thoughts they had towards her all because of a misunderstanding, something that didn’t happen as everyone thought they saw. I was so happy that Viola could find her happy, her love with Percy and William, it didn’t hurt that there was a little M/M thrown in as well. I very much look forward to reading more from this author.
The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves) by Madelynne Ellis is an erotica, historical, romance story. This is a well written short ménage à trois. Historical is not really my genre but this delightful little tale was too short even for me. But don’t let the number of pages deter you, Madelynne has given us a full book in fewer pages. It is hot, it is racy, and is a forbidden sin especially given its era. Untrue rumours lead a young lady’s life to ruin. But it is those same rumours that lead her into a relationship that is definitely taboo and shunned upon.
The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves) by Madelynne Ellis
5 of 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this steamy Regency ménage by Madelynne Ellis. Our heroine, Viola Marsh is a young women who after a misunderstanding has been forced to live an austere life, locked away in her old nursery with her spinster aunt constantly watching her. Her family have basically given up on her and her brothers only give her attention when forced to, due to the social etiquette of the times. Viola’s highlight is on Christmas Eve when she is allowed to take part in the tradition of wassailing, having been abandoned by her older brother Viola carries on with her tradition of standing under the ‘Kissing Bough’. It is here that cousins Percy Gilling and Lord William Ricborough come across Viola poised beneath the mistletoe on the snow-covered hilltop. Following a kiss from William, the pair escort her home and when they meet again at her families ball that evening Will and Percy confide in Viola that although Will’s intentions towards her are honourable he and Percy have a close and unique relationship, and they require a very particular woman who can satisfy both their needs. A shocked Viola has to decide whether to take a chance on their proposal or return to her lonely and quiet life in the nursery.
The author really bought the Regency era to life along with all the varies etiquette’s that young ladies had to live by. I really felt for Viola and was cheering her on hoping she would get her happy ever after. The chemistry between Viola, William and Percy really came across in the story and led to some rather detailed steamy scenes. An enjoyable and engaging read and I look forward to reading more books by Madelynne Ellis.
This was a quick romp but it sucked me right in with trying to figure out what Viola did to be hidden away and then how she was going to get out of her predicament.
Viola does this tradition every year. Now two men at once what is she to do will she take up on the porosed offer. Intrigued by the proposition she worries about rumours one said and wonders if it will change their minds. An utterly delightful short Romance. It’s chrtimas time what a lovely time for this magical tale of romance
The Kissing Bough is my first read by this author and boy oh boy was it a hot one! This read you could tell from the very first page that it was going to be one that you wanted it to carry on, and for a read that was short like this it really did have everything and more! I really enjoyed this book, while it had the perfect storyline and brilliant characters the scenes which this author gives us are off the charts hot and passionate, while also capturing the innocence of Viola and the desire and want, all while being somewhat gentlemanly of Percy & Lord William. These characters have an instant connection, their chemistry is off the charts and I really wanted to find out more. If you want a Christmas romance read that heats up the pages and leaves you wanting more then this is the book for you!
The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves) by Madelynne Ellis Review by Gail Guerrero
Four Stars
The kissing Bough was a interesting story. I’ve read a lot of MFM books and this one by far is the most proper. I couldn’t get over how much more dirty it sounds when spoken in old language. The author really threw me with how good the story was written. It felt very classy and elegant. I’m all for doing what is right for you but incest is a big no for me. I kind of blocked that part out. It was a nice short read. Viola literally found herself due to a misunderstanding. She was granted her freedom due to poor choices. Percy and Will were interesting characters would’ve liked more of a background on them. I guess back then marrying or loving a cousin wasn’t strange or against the law. I say read it if you need something short and full of understanding and enlightenment.
I enjoyed this short Christmas romance story. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life. This story reads like a fairytale in a way that makes it entertaining and fast paced. The characters are connectable and kept me turning pages to the end. They heated up my night as much as they heated up the pages. This is a story about Viola. She has been locked up by her aunt with the only freedom is Christmas Eve. Percy and Lord William are not only cousins but they also have a special relationship. They need a special woman but what they are not expecting is Viola. I enjoyed their chemistry together and how they made the story come to life. Will Viola get a fairytale ending? This made such a great Christmas story and fun to read. I highly recommend this book.
Best selling author, Madelynne Ellis, does not disappoint with this romance about a wronged woman and the men who are trying to win her over. Join Viola Marsh on Christmas Eve as she is allowed to experience one night of freedom from her stern aunt. Permitted to leave the domestic confines of her daily routine, Viola is excited to participate in the annual tradition of wassailing. This seemingly innocent activity takes on a different quality when Percy Gilling and Lord William Ricborough encounter Viola. The cousins have a distinct hunger that requires a certain type of woman to fulfill. The pages will turn as the steamy plot develops between the sheltered Viola and the worldly cousins.