Brazen (Braddock Black)

Classic Susan Johnson. Loved it. One of my top favorite authors. So ahead of her time. Wish she would write a few more like this again. No one crafts a hero like she does. Just decadent hero's. I never hate a heroine either and often the opposite is the case with most authors. Up there with her top three absolute best along with Pure Sin, my favorite and Silver Flame among many other greats. She has had some misses, as most authors do. She could get a bit hung up on history but didn't in this novel. Read this years ago and bought it again because I couldn't remember it. Glad I did because I barely recalled it and I appreciated it that much more . The cover though? what was up with that? That was pretty bad. A book you have to hide. Seriously. Wish they would release this with a decent cover and I would buy it.

A great story -- easy reading -- Susan Johnson is adept in describing background and story plot in the detail of the time. Easy reading, good plot, predictable happy ending, but one did worry if all would end well. Plot within plot well done. A great addition to the series.

Another grand adventure in the 1890's with enough adventure to keep most readers keep turning the pages to see what comes next.

Although I have given this book five stars, I have some issues with it. The storyline was great. The excessive amount of sex almost killed it. And I like Susan Johnson's writing. Oh, well, in to the next one.

I love this story. Just reread it on kindle as my paperback got lost some years ago. Still as good.... It's soooo romantic and sexy..... frankly, one of my favourites - and I have read a LOT in this genre.....

While I enjoyed reading this book, I found it too unrealistic to be believable. The male character was not true to his nature and because of that the storyline failed to convince me it would have unfolded in such a way as described. I am convinced that plot is everything in a book and character development is the tool which brings that about. Even with romance novels an author should make them credible, and this author needs to strive to do that.

I have been a fan of Susan Johnson for years, but lost all my previous copies because of moves. so im starting over again and enjoying the ride as if the first time reading it.

It's okay.

SJ's writing is good as is the characterisation. What ruined this for me was the fact that the heroine has had many lovers and the way the author handled this got in the way of the romance. Also, the heroine is married and she won't divorce her husband even though he is a deeply unpleasant man. Her reason for staying married to him is that she does not want to cause a scandal - very weak. Not a keeper.

Meh.....a bit too much of a sex novel. Story was good but at times the porn took over too much of the tale.