The Guardian

Voyeurs #1

by Chloe Cole

Young, willful Serafina Tottingham is used to getting what she wants, and what she wants now is her guardian Caleb.

Set in 19th century London, Fina explores her sexuality in a very contemporary way as she tries to convince Caleb that he has met his match.

Content: Erotica
This title contains explicit language & graphic sex.

Genres: Historical Romance

ebook

First published August 30, 2011

About the author

Chloe Cole is the New York Times bestselling author of steamy paranormal romance novels and one half of the happiest couple in the world. She and her handsome hubby currently reside in Pennsylvania with a four-pack of teenage boys and their two dogs, Gimli and Pug. When she isn't acting as maid, chef, chauffeur, or therapist, she can be found reading just about anything she can get her hands on, from Young Adult novels to books on poker theory. She hates bugs (except ladybugs, on account of their cute outfits), but lurrves chocolate. She also loves writing steamy romance stories, but also hopes to one day publish something her dad can read without wanting to poke his eyes out with sharp sticks. If she had to pick another occupation, she would be a pirate. Or, like, a ninja maybe. Oooh, or a Gryffendor!

Reviews

[Shardallinee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and light, steamy and fun read. Just as it was meant to be, I'm sure.

'Fina no longer viewed Caleb as a god, or even as a hero. She saw him as a man. A man she wanted more than anything in the world. Unfortunately, he still thought of her as a child.'

Young Serafina knows who and what she wants. Can Caleb, her guardian, be convinced?

Her Guardian is the first volume of the Voyeurs, the next is called The Prisoner. You can read the excerpt of the latter right after Her Guardian ends (via Kindle).

My first reading of Chloe Cole's work. Nicely done.

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were so many things wrong with this.

Not the subject.
Not the length.
Not the sex.


What pissed me off was the modern speak, and the modern clothing. As a costumer, the dress that was a focal point of the very short plot bothered me to no end. I mean seriously bothered me. No Stockings? A slit going from floor to upper thigh? Her breasts nearly spilling out (okay, that one in France maybe, but not the lack of stockings or slit)

Another reviewer summed it up well here:
Stephanie's Review of Her Guardian

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is supposed to be an erotic short set back in 19th century London. The problem with it is that the language is all modern day instead of historical. The only part of this that was accurate with the times was the fact that Caleb was Serafina's guardian after the passing of her parents. The sex acts are 'ok.' It's possible that the author could pull off a better written modern day erotic. This one was just poorly delivered for the era when it's supposed to occur.

[Djg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh I'm so ashamed, it's really just a psudo-historical with one sexy scene but I liked it. Only read for the titillation factor.
There are few historical references and many expressions are modern but I think she was setting up the guardian/ward storyline.
Sexy guilty pleasure but super short. It gets 3 stars because it free :)

[Shannon The Romance Addict! · Rating 3 out of 5]

I needed more story:(

[robyn greer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hello

The only thing worse than a wishy washy female has got to be, a weak, spineless hero, in this story maybe he didn't want to fight.

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Voyeur-ism

Exactly described. Super hot, sexy, and fun. Author takes her read straight to the point in a deliciously naughty and nice way.

[Fire Raven · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good erotic extra short story. I would've liked more of an ending to make it a complete short story otherwise it felt more like a letter to a certain magazine.