Genre:
Satire/Romance
Description:
“Originally
published as The Pits of
Passion.
Young,
nubile Elizabeth Montgomery is too beautiful for her own good.
Accosted by lust-struck males every time she appears in public, she
is profoundly grateful when sea captain Benjamin Elliott saves her
from a would-be ravisher. Her gratitude, however, turns to shock when
Elliott himself seduces her and ruins her chances for an honorable
marriage. Sealed to the man in an arranged marriage, Elizabeth rides
the surging tide of shock and denial, lust and love, as she is swept
from the manicured gardens of England to the savage shores of Africa
and the wilds of the New World, never quite sure which Captain
Elliott is the man she loves. Caution--this over-the-top satire is
NOT your mother's romance novel!”
Author:
“Amber
Flame is an unapologetic penner of purple prose. She enjoys long
walks, writing bawdy limericks and dropping kittens on the heads of
unsuspecting people. In her spare time, she is the alter ego of
renowned author Melissa Bowersock.”
Melissa
Bowersock writes in several different genres and has been both
traditionally and independently published. She is a regular
contributor to the super-blog Indies Unlimited. To learn more please
visit Ms. Bowersock’s webpage or follow her on Facebook.
Appraisal:
At
only eighteen-years of age, Elizabeth Montgomery vowed upon her
parents’ death to carry the Montgomery name forward with pride and
fortitude. She would continue all enterprises by herself, without
interference and without aid from anyone. She had such proud
intentions and it was a little sad to watch her slide down the muddy
slopes of real life. She tried with all her wherewithal to hold on to
her dignity, however, no matter which direction she turned, someone
was ripping off her clothes.
Double-entendres
abound as prideful Elizabeth turns trollop with the misidentification
between identical twin brothers who can only be discerned below the
belt. Through circumstances, not of her own making, Elizabeth is
whisked away into an adventure across the sea of absurdity,
repeatedly needing rescuing and new clothes. Love’s
Savage Armpit is a
hysterical tale that finds a balance before becoming too slap-stick.
There
are many diverse characters, with interesting quirks, who are handled
tastefully. With the twists in the plot, Elizabeth is often thrown
off balance and left having to reassess her circumstances. I found
this a fun romp and a distraction I enjoyed getting lost in. I highly
recommend Love’s Savage
Armpit to anyone looking
for a captivating, fun story.
FYI:
Adult
content and mildly strong language.
Format/Typo
Issues:
No
significant issues.
Rating:
***** Five Stars
Reviewed
by: ?wazithinkin
Approximate
word count: 55-60,000
words
2 comments:
Sounds like fun!
Love's Savage Armpit was a fun story without being too over the top. Thanks for dropping in and commenting, Ms. Berner.
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