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Lessons in Indiscretion (The Merry Widows #1)

by Karen Erickson (Goodreads Author)

3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 · rating details · 142 ratings · 43 reviews

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Widowed Lady Julia Renwick is still young enough to crave a man's touch; but she's too old to think that the Earl of Bedingfield could see her as anything more than a family friend. Garrett Walker is handsome, charming and only 26 years oldthe perfect catch for any one of this year's debutantes.

Garrett has no interest in the maidens vying for his attentions....more

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Aug 13, 2011 Juliana rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Juliana by: Jess the Romanceaholic

Shelves: historical-romance, hr-hero-younger-than-heroine, net-galley, advance-reading-copy-or-galley, ebook-digital-copy, challenge-2011-wllk-all-things-smmr, 0-own-as-an-ebook, 0-reviewed, novella, hr-hero-aristocrat-lord-titled, hr-hero-arrogant-autocratic, hr-hero-late-20s, hr-hero-nobility, hr-hero-popular-social-outgoing, hr-hero-rake-rogue, hr-heroine-beautiful-attractive, hr-heroine-early-to-mid-30s, hr-heroine-nobility-aristocrat-lady, hr-heroine-somewhat-wallflower, hr-heroine-widow, hr-heroine-without-family, hr-sizzling-chemistry, hr-secret-love, 3-half-stars, 2011-aug-reads, 2011-reads, set-in-1880s, set-in-england, set-in-england-london, challenge-2011-rrrc-the-4-elements, challenge-2011-bb-summer-friendly

This was a cute little novella. For me, 3.5 stars means it's worth a read, but it would be something I might borrow instead of buy myself. Full disclosure: a romance novella has to be absolutely fantastic for it to get a really good rating for me. With such limited space, the author really has to work to give me some type of satisfying character / relationship development.

This is my first Karen Erickson read and I was definitely interested enough to want to browse through her other works. She's...more This was a cute little novella. For me, 3.5 stars means it's worth a read, but it would be something I might borrow instead of buy myself. Full disclosure: a romance novella has to be absolutely fantastic for it to get a really good rating for me. With such limited space, the author really has to work to give me some type of satisfying character / relationship development.

This is my first Karen Erickson read and I was definitely interested enough to want to browse through her other works. She's a good writer and there was some nice chemistry between Julia and Garrett. It was a little hotter and more modern in terms of the sex conversation, and the plot does revolve around them wanting to start a purely sexual relationship with one another and then both falling in love. Nonetheless, this did not read like a romantica/erotica and I would not classify it as such. The relationship begins as a lust-based one, though there is mutual respect and liking from the beginning, and because it's a novella most of what we is their sexual relationship, however it still does fill the erotica checklist and is relatively tame in comparison.

As a rule, I hate instant-attraction lust-based one-night-stand romances (especially for HRs) - unless they're romantica/erotica - but here I didn't have as much of a problem with it. Neither Garrett nor Julia "plays games" (not really enough pages for that, but anyway ;-) and Julia's vulnerability and unfulfilled desires feel very authentic. They both come off as mature adults, which was a nice change from some of the recent romances I've read. I loved it when Garrett started to get possessive of her and that when he confronts her with his feelings, she doesn't pull a ploy of making something up to put him off, but rather tells him the real reasons she thinks that they would not suit: she's older than him, she probably can't have children, etc. Again, great show of maturity.

What was missing for me was a fuller picture. I wanted more of the background on Julia and Garrett's previous relationship as family friends and wanted more of their individual character history. Because it's so short and everything happens so quickly, I didn't feel like we ever really got to know them as individuals.

{ Bottom Line }
Not a must-read by any means, but a pleasant story if you have an hour to fill. I liked it for what it was and think the author has talent; am hoping she has some longer works already published that I can enjoy.

This review is of an advance reading copy provided by Carina Press through NetGalley.(less)

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Dec 04, 2011 Marlene rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lessons in Indiscretion, by Karen Erickson. The story is set in the Regency period, but this is certainly not an old-fashioned Regency! Widowed Lady Julia has decided to take a lover, and has set her sights on a younger man, the Earl of Bedingfield, who has been a family friend since he was 14. Now he is 26, and her husband is dead and she is out of her widow's weeds. While Lady Julia nearly scandalizes herself by her desire for the younger earl, she is surprised to discover that he is just as...more

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Oct 05, 2011 Melanie rated it 5 of 5 stars

I reviewed this book on my blog at www.bookworm2bookworm.wordpress.com

By now, if you’re one of my blog followers, you already know my weak spot for older woman/younger man stories. You all know that I’ve basically ‘robbed the cradle’ as it were, by marrying a young man that’s twelve years my junior, and that I’m enjoying every minute of our life together. And because of that, it came as no surprise to me how easily I identified with Lady Julia Renwick. Here she is, at thirty-one and a widow tha...more I reviewed this book on my blog at www.bookworm2bookworm.wordpress.com

By now, if you’re one of my blog followers, you already know my weak spot for older woman/younger man stories. You all know that I’ve basically ‘robbed the cradle’ as it were, by marrying a young man that’s twelve years my junior, and that I’m enjoying every minute of our life together. And because of that, it came as no surprise to me how easily I identified with Lady Julia Renwick. Here she is, at thirty-one and a widow that most of her married life suppressed her sexuality. Her husband was older than she and her passionate nature had been subdued by his proper lovemaking. As this story opens, she finally makes the decision to take a lover. This decision wasn’t made lightly. She even has a man in mind.

Garrett Walker, the Earl of Bedingfield is twenty-six years old, and he’s known Julia since he was fourteen. His father was friends with her husband and they belonged to the same circles. He watched her from afar and liked her very much. He respected her and now that she’s widowed, he wants her as his lover. His desire for her is overwhelming and all-consuming for him to wait, so he sets out to seduce her.

As these two passionate people come together for a one Season’s liaison, we’re treated to a very hot and sensual romance that is too short. I wanted this to keep going, and going and going!

I loved this strong and determined woman. She acknowledges who and what she is. She has no grand illusions about this ‘affair of the lust’ and she is more than ready to experience the passion only Garrett can give her.

Oh, and now I come to Garrett! From the moment he asks Julia to dance with him, I just knew I’d like this rascal! He doesn’t give a rat’s ass of what society thinks of him. He is arrogant, handsome, and sought after by a bevy of beauties, married and unmarried. He wants none, but Lady Julia. Every scene written with them just sparkles and sizzles! From the garden scene, then the carriage scene and their bedroom scene, I just enjoyed it all. The end of their story just made me cry. How cool was this Dude! I’m not spoiling it for you when I tell you I shed happy tears at the way they get their HEA!

Karen Erickson wrote a very erotic romance that melted my heart and gave me a hero to remember for a long, long time. So the long and short of it is this: Lady Julia Renwick and Garrett Walker were putty in the hands of Karen Erickson who has managed a perfect balance between romance and erotica with this short yet still sweet and heartwarming story.

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Oct 02, 2011 Melanie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

By now, if you're one of my blog followers, you already know my weak spot for older woman/younger man stories. You all know that I've basically `robbed the cradle' as it were, by marrying a young man that's twelve years my junior, and that I'm enjoying every minute of our life together. And because of that, it came as no surprise to me how easily I identified with Lady Julia Renwick. Here she is, at thirty-one and a widow that most of her married life suppressed her sexuality. Her husband was ol...more By now, if you're one of my blog followers, you already know my weak spot for older woman/younger man stories. You all know that I've basically `robbed the cradle' as it were, by marrying a young man that's twelve years my junior, and that I'm enjoying every minute of our life together. And because of that, it came as no surprise to me how easily I identified with Lady Julia Renwick. Here she is, at thirty-one and a widow that most of her married life suppressed her sexuality. Her husband was older than she and her passionate nature had been subdued by his proper lovemaking. As this story opens, she finally makes the decision to take a lover. This decision wasn't made lightly. She even has a man in mind.

Garrett Walker, the Earl of Bedingfield is twenty-six years old, and he's known Julia since he was fourteen. His father was friends with her husband and they belonged to the same circles. He watched her from afar and liked her very much. He respected her and now that she's widowed, he wants her as his lover. His desire for her is overwhelming and all-consuming for him to wait, so he sets out to seduce her.

As these two passionate people come together for a one Season's liaison, we're treated to a very hot and sensual romance that is too short. I wanted this to keep going, and going and going!

I loved this strong and determined woman. She acknowledges who and what she is. She has no grand illusions about this `affair of the lust' and she is more than ready to experience the passion only Garrett can give her.

Oh, and now I come to Garrett! From the moment he asks Julia to dance with him, I just knew I'd like this rascal! He doesn't give a rat's ass of what society thinks of him. He is arrogant, handsome, and sought after by a bevy of beauties, married and unmarried. He wants none, but Lady Julia. Every scene written with them just sparkles and sizzles! From the garden scene, then the carriage scene and their bedroom scene, I just enjoyed it all. The end of their story just made me cry. How cool was this Dude! I'm not spoiling it for you when I tell you I shed happy tears at the way they get their HEA! Karen Erickson wrote a very erotic romance that melted my heart and gave me a hero to remember for a long, long time. So the long and short of it is this: Lady Julia Renwick and Garrett Walker were putty in the hands of Karen Erickson who has managed a perfect balance between romance and erotica with this short yet still sweet and heartwarming story.

* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

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Aug 21, 2011 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical, non-erotic

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Sexy, audacious younger man tempts a lonely widow. This isn’t a battle of wills, this is a sweet yet spicy story of an affair that leads to deeper attachment. Lady Julia Renwick is portrayed as a nice lady who wants some hot love action and is willing to take risk to attain it. The younger man, the Earl of Bedingfield, is a well-done rakish sort with sensitive, caring side who gives her a gentle push into temptation. The whole story is...more

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Jul 22, 2011 Damaris (GoodChoiceReading) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is my very first story by Karen Erickson and it wont be my last.

Lessons in Indiscretion is only 58 pages, but gives you a taste of everything you want when it comes to romance. You can easily read this story in one sitting and not feel that there should have been more.I am not a big erotica romance lover and to be honest I am not sure if this story was erotica, but if it was I am happy that Erickson did not go to over board when it came to the sexy scenes. It was just right.

Garrett was one...more

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Jun 17, 2011 Cleffairy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Reviewed at: Library of Lights
Date reviewed: 18 June 2011
Review link: http://mykindaland.com/?p=334

Lessons in Indiscretion by Karen Erickson is a highly entertaining and sensual story. Despite the fact that it is a historical romance, it is not boring. No, it is far from boring. In fact it was told in such a bold way that I have no doubt that the people who lives in the regency era would have toss and turn in their graves if they knew that their era has been fictionalized in such a way.

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Jun 09, 2011 Cocktails and Books rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance, ibooks-ebook, netgalley

Julia and Garrett have known each other since she was a newly married 19 year old and he 14. Now, 31 and widowed, Julia finds herself contemplating a tryst with the oh so handsome Garrett the last two weeks of the season. She finds him very attractive and he’s been paying attention to her at the ton events, so she figures now is her chance for a little excitement before everyone leaves London for their country estates and she’s left all alone.

Garrett only wants one woman and that’s Julia. When s...more

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Jun 05, 2011 Ivyd rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Julia, Lady Renwick is a widow. She’s spent the last three years in mourning for her late husband. Julia has decided she’s perfectly within her rights to discreetly take a lover. She’s also decided who she wants that lover to be, Garrett, Earl of Bedingfield. He’s younger, devastatingly handsome, and he makes her feel things she never imagined she could feel. She’s finally decided to ask him to be her lover for the duration of the Season.
Garret, Lord Bedingfield has wanted Julia for months now....more

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May 18, 2011 Jess the Romanceaholic rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley, short-story-or-novella, historical, widow, promiscuous-hero, reformed-rake, 2011-read, secret-affair, affair-turned-to-love

This is a Quickie Review. For the full review, please visit The Romanceaholic.

Expected Release Date: June 20, 2011
Publisher: Carina Press
Imprint: N/A
Author’s Website: http://www.karenwritesromance.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 1, Merry Widows
Series Best Read In Order: N/A
Steam Level: Hot

At 31 years old and a widow, the Dowager Lady Renwick has never been able to indulge in satisfying bed sport. Her deceased husband was much older than she was, and let’s just s...more

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Jun 16, 2011 Lori {Romancing the Dark Side} rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance, novella, erotic-romance, my-ebooks, books-read-in-2011

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An enticing, sensual historical romance!

Lady Julia Renwick is a widow, who after mourning her late husband for three years is ready to have another man in her life, even if it comes in the form of a discreet, casual fling. Julia has her eyes set on the available and handsome Garrett, Earl of Bedingfield, a man five years her junior with plenty of women to choose from and who also happens to be a family friend. When she fi...more Reviewed by Romancing the Darkside:
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An enticing, sensual historical romance!

Lady Julia Renwick is a widow, who after mourning her late husband for three years is ready to have another man in her life, even if it comes in the form of a discreet, casual fling. Julia has her eyes set on the available and handsome Garrett, Earl of Bedingfield, a man five years her junior with plenty of women to choose from and who also happens to be a family friend. When she finds herself all alone with Garrett at a nightly function, Julia wastes no time in propositioning the charming Earl into sharing her bed until the end of the season.

To her surprise, Garrett reveals his interest in Julia and willingly accepts to be her lover; he finds her intoxicating and jumps at the chance to have her. Both Julia and Garrett think they understand the rules of the game but over the course of a few weeks, everything changes. While Julia tries to come to terms with the end of the season and ending their affair, Garrett refuses to renounce the woman who has awakened emotions new to him and will stop at nothing to make his feelings known.

I'm a huge fan of historical romance and this short and sensual novella is no exception! It's usual for the man to pursue the woman in these stories, but here we have Julia who's an older woman who knows what she wants and goes for it in a time which strictly forbids this attitude in a woman...you've got to love that! Garrett is a suave and sexy bachelor with experience and an impulsive sexuality that will leave you sighing. Their encounters heat up the pages but it's the moments where they exchange personal stories with each other I found most charming. Julia and Garrett have undeniable chemistry and although their relationship develops quickly, it doesn't feel rushed or questionable.

Lessons In Indiscretion is a sexy and scandalous read for those who love daring women and lustful rakes!

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Jun 07, 2011 Laura rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was a short historical romance provided to me via NetGalley. Lady Julia is a widow and after just coming out of mourning, has her eyes set on taking a lover. Not just any lover will do for Julia as she has her eyes set on one particularly dashing Lord; Lord Garrett Bedingfield. Lady Julia is nervous to approach him with the offer of being her lover for the remainder of the season, but, unbeknownst to her, Lord Bedingfield has had his eye on her for quite some time. Only after being convince...more

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Jul 25, 2011 Lynette rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

LESSONS IN INDISCRETION is a short read at only 18,000 words. It’s a pretty straightforward, well-written story. If you read the back cover blurb it covers pretty much what happens in the story, no more no less. Julia has recently just come out of mourning and is feeling alone, she also has a major crush on Garrett, the Earl of Bedingfield, the son of her much older husband’s best friend. Garrett is known for his amorous encounters and Julia hopes that he would see fit to take her for a lover fo...more LESSONS IN INDISCRETION is a short read at only 18,000 words. It’s a pretty straightforward, well-written story. If you read the back cover blurb it covers pretty much what happens in the story, no more no less. Julia has recently just come out of mourning and is feeling alone, she also has a major crush on Garrett, the Earl of Bedingfield, the son of her much older husband’s best friend. Garrett is known for his amorous encounters and Julia hopes that he would see fit to take her for a lover for the reminder of the season. In two weeks everyone will have left London for their country homes and she will be left alone. Garrett who has always had a sort of a crush on Julia agrees and they have an amorous encounter.

After this encounter is where LESSONS IN INDISCRETION lost me. While their encounter was steamy and sexy, I found myself wanting a little more after that. At first I tried to say it was because LESSONS IN INDISCRETION was such a short story. I wanted to use that as an excuse for not getting emotionally invested into Julia and Garrett, but then I recalled other short stories that had engaged my emotions and left me wanting more. I didn’t get that feeling with LESSONS IN INDISCRETION. There are several things that are hinted that are not explored and I felt that they could’ve been even within the confines of the limited word count. Julia is scared about pursuing a deeper relationship with Garrett because she is older, she hasn’t had a child with her older husband, and that she is poor. Garrett has some issues with developing a deeper relationship with Julia because of lessons he had learned from his father. I would have enjoyed LESSONS IN INDESCRETION more if Julia and Garrett had a deep conversation about these issues. As it stood, it was my impression that the only reason Garrett and Julia wanted something deeper is because the sex was great. There were hints of more, but I wished those hints were explored more.

Despite my issues with LESSONS IN INDISCRETION it is a well written, steamy story that just wasn’t about sex. For the great price, I’d recommend giving it a try. I’d be interested in reading a longer story by this author.

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Jul 06, 2011 Habrewer rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lessons in Indiscretion by Karen Erickson
* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Lady Julia Renwick is lonely and she sets out to do something about it. She has been eyeing Garrett Walker, the Earl of Bedingfield and decides it’s time to finally approach him with her request. To her amazement, he is happy to help her out of her predicament.

Garrett Walker has known Julia since he was a young boy. He enjoys her company and takes matters into his own hands w...more Lessons in Indiscretion by Karen Erickson
* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Lady Julia Renwick is lonely and she sets out to do something about it. She has been eyeing Garrett Walker, the Earl of Bedingfield and decides it’s time to finally approach him with her request. To her amazement, he is happy to help her out of her predicament.

Garrett Walker has known Julia since he was a young boy. He enjoys her company and takes matters into his own hands when he asks her to dance. Little did he know that it was going to lead to an all consuming affair with her that he might cost him his heart?

Julia may be a widow but she is still young enough to want/need someone to love her. She doesn’t have any money or family to offer a dowry so she sets out to find a few moments of stolen passion. She isn’t looking for love, just someone to help ease her loneliness. She is a strong female character, aware of her place in society but she’s not willing to let society dictate her life. I like that about her.

Garrett surprises everyone, including himself, when he asks Julia to dance with him. He doesn’t mind giving them something to talk about. He is sought after by all of the eligible females but they can’t hold a candle to Lady Julia. He is a handsome, confident bachelor that is more than happy to oblige Julia’s request. He didn’t anticipate losing his heart to her.

The carriage scene was very naughty and I loved every minute of it. The characters are very hot together while still complementing each other. I love how they stole secret moments at some of the biggest events of the season and no one figured out what was going on. It’s amazing how they were able to keep their affair a secret until the end.

I loved the ending; it was probably my favorite part of the book. When he asked her to be “his countess” I melted. It shows that he not only have they been having blazing hot sex, they have taken the time to get to know each other too. He realizes her hang-up is that she doesn’t think she’s good enough to be the Countess of Bedingfield.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and give Lessons in Indiscretion 4 Flaming Hearts. (less)

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May 31, 2011 Kari rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: novella, 2011

Lessons in Indiscretion is the first of the Merry Widows series put out by Carina Press. This one is a very quick read, coming in at 18,000 words. Sometimes I don't know why I torture myself reading novellas. I always want to know more about the characters. I enjoyed Julia and Garrett's story. They were great characters. This one had a nice twist, Julia is the "older woman" by 5 years. Back in their time, what a scandal that would have made. I recommend this one if you want a quick escape. The s...more

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May 26, 2012 Karla rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Karla by: Kathleen

Shelves: awesome-alpha, erotic, novella, older-woman, passionate, scrumptious-hero, sensual, short-story, sizzling-romance, spunky-heroine, terrific-dialogue

Delightful, sensual, scandalous…for that time period...younger man, older women romp! Garrett Walker, Earl of Bedingfield, has known Lady Julia Renwick since he was a young man. Now at 26, he would be the ultimate catch of any young debutante, but he has his sights set on the 31 year old widow and she’s got her eye on him. Julia offers him a proposal of a two week tryst as her lover, but once he gets a taste of her, Garrett wants forever! Julia has never experienced such erotic intimacy, uncomfo...more

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Sep 17, 2011 Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 4-star-books

Widowed Lady Julia Renwick longs to experience the passion so lacking in her marriage to her late husband, a much older man. She contemplates taking a lover for the remaining two weeks of the season but there is only one man who stirs her, an old family friend, the handsome and charismatic Garrett, Earl of Bedingfield. But why would such a man, who could have any woman he pleased, be tempted by an older woman such as herself?

Julia is unaware that Garrett has watched and desired her for months an...more

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Jun 07, 2011 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arcs, historical-romance

Lessons In Indiscretion is a hot little historical short story. It features Lady Julia, a widow who wants to have an affair with a younger man. Garrett is happy to indulge her desires. The two become lovers, and Garrett helps Julia come out of her shell, both sexually and emotionally. Julia doesn’t think the two of them can have any kind of future, since she is 5 years his senior. But their passion transcends their reservations.

The story is only about 54 pages, which will keep you from getting t...more

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Jul 07, 2011 Romancing the Book rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical, romance

Review by EmmaRae
Book provided by NetGalley for review

I really didn't like Julia at first. She was whiny and the author kinda kept dwelling on her insecurity without supporting it by fleshing out the character. I breezed through several pages I thought could have been done better, but stick with it cause it's worth the read. Garrett is a great little character. The book is not that long, but it's still a nice little story to read before bed or when you need something quick. It will make you fee...more

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Jul 23, 2011 Diana~ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance, erotica-romance, arc-galley, amazon-kindle, 2011-reads

For a very quick book, I actually enjoyed this one very much. The chemistry between Garrett and Julia was hot! Although one small complaint about this book would be that it way too short! If only the author had lengthen the story and gave the couple the development that they deserved, it could have been a great historical/erotica romance novel. It's not to say that i did not "love" this book. I really liked it and Julie kind of broke my heart too because she firmly believed that she wasn't good...more

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Jan 21, 2012 adventurat rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: e-book, 2012, fiction, historical, romance

This is a novella-length historical romantic confection, and it was a fun, quick read. There's a good deal of angst from the heroine about the gap in age between her and the hero, and a bit of jealousy on both their parts as they become more attached than either of them expected, which helped round out the sex pretty well. There's a lot of sex in this, and a lot of thinking about sex, and a few lashings of the f-word (with its original meaning), so if you're at all squeamish on that front, you m...more

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Jun 25, 2011 Rustye rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: mf, historical-erotic, regency

Normally, I don't care for short stories or short novellas but Lessons in Indiscretion is well done! Ms. Erickson managed to give the reader a glimpse of Regency England and what was expected of a wife of those times. Now that she is a widow, the heroine decides to enjoy herself and possibly discreetly take a lover while she is still young enough. She picks someone she has known for a long time who is also very attracted to her. What follows is a short story of their falling in love and their HE...more

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Jun 11, 2011 Katie(babs) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A nice steamy novel that would have been so much better if it had been longer. I do so love a nice naughty carriage scene.

The one downside is the heroine has a typical stereotypical ho hum, my first husband never gave me good sex and I had to lie back and think of England for the two minutes. But then she meets the scandalous, walking orgasmic hero and she's more than willing to have him show her what she has missed most her life. And it lasts much more than just two minutes with too many "O's"...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Sofia Grey rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Another hot novella, but set in a Regency period.

Karen Erikson is another of my favourite erotica writers and this novella was a delight to read – I gobbled it up. Widow Julia is fresh out of mourning her much older late husband and sets her heart on an affair with the dashing (and younger) Earl of Bedingfield. She doesn’t realise he’s been attracted to her since his teenage years and is only to happy to have a dalliance.

De-lish-ous :-)

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Jul 11, 2011 Judith rated it 4 of 5 stars

A delightful historical novella set in the 19th century and with just two weeks left in the London Season, Lady Julia propositions Garrick, Earl of Bedingfield. They commence a fast and furious affair they have agreed will only last until the season ends. But just those first few encounters change Lady Julia from a frumpy and not-very-glamorous widow to one who is sought out by numerous suitors. Now Garrick is left to decide what will be his response to this eventuality. Ms Erickson has written...more

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Jun 30, 2011 Sylvia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of erotica with actual story content

Shorter than I expected but still well worth the read. I'm amazed by how much story and (well written) erotica was packed into this sweet little novella. If you're in the mood for a classic spicy romance but don't have much time, this is a good bet.

Thanks to netGalley for giving me access to this title.

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Jan 10, 2013 Marcy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really liked this first book in "The Merry Widows" series.

Lady Thea Renwick is attracted to Garrett Walker, Earl of Bedingfield. Though they have known each other casually for years, Thea feels she can only engage in an affair with the younger man due to his higher rank. But Garrett has other plans for the lovely Thea.

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Jun 29, 2011 Doris rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

WHA-HOO was this ever sizzling! All short stories should be this well done...and I do mean well done! It was loving, hot and ended (of course) so sweetly and romantic! PERFECT! Once again, CB...you ROCK sister!

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Jun 20, 2011 Blackraven's Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lessons in Indiscretion by Karen Erickson is an engaging romance that is sweet yet sexy and refreshingly conflict free. To read this review in its entirety, please visit http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=...

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Aug 11, 2011 J.L. Hilton rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

3.5 stars. Great sex scenes, extremely hot hero. I would have given it 4 stars if the dialog and details were more in keeping with the period. "Take me back to my place" just doesn't sound like 1825 to me. Author does a lovely job of describing the period clothing as they undress -- would have liked some more details like that. But still a very enjoyable read.

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