PHANTOM DESIRES by Gabrina Garza

Publisher Amber Quill Press
Date published April 2008
ISBN 978-1-60272-251-4
Erotic historical romance
E-book
Reviewed by Valerie



CLICK TO PURCHASE! Five years ago, a fire destroyed Erik du Sable’s home. Fear for the love of his life, Kasare, he lets everyone think he died and so, together with the ashes of his home, he lives in seclusion except for a faithful servant. The years have turned him into a phantom. Kasare hasn’t forgotten the man she loved and who she will always love. Then she receives an invitation for a masquerade party. But she cannot possibly go, it’s on the anniversary of her and Erik’s engagement party. And she cannot go with Jean Luc Honore, the handsome man who has been courting her. It could be a night of betraying Erik or a night of moving on with her life. Or it could mean her death.

This is a very exciting story. A story of lost love found, and the pain of possibly losing it again. The plot is well done and the characters are alive and vibrant. Erik is a dark, brooding, tortured hero and Kasare has always loved him, in spite of everything.

This is also a very erotic story with voyeurism, exhibitionism, ménage and sex in public places. There is a bit of men on men sex too. But, Gabrina Garza has blended all these elements into a historical romance and makes it all quite believable. It’s a great read and I for one enjoyed it a lot. Sexual tension is high throughout and the danger to the heroine and hero kept me on the edge of my seat.