What did you think of the erotic scenes?

[Morgan Jones]

A bit unnecessary at times, but I think they were well-written and I enjoyed them.

[gen_g]

I don't particularly have an opinion about explicit scenes, but if it was poorly written, I'd definitely cringe. Well-written sex scenes definitely do exist, but it's a pity that it doesn't seem to be the case for this book.

[CommMayo]

I don't particularly have an opinion about explicit scenes, but if it was poorly written, I'd definitely cringe. Well-written sex scenes definitely do exist, but it's a pity that it doesn't seem to be the case for this book.

I totally agree with you. I wouldn't even call the scenes in the book erotic or explicit. They are nothing worse (or maybe worse in a Pollyanna-ish way) than the good old bodice rippers of the late 80s.

[FictionLover]

To me, that was the most cringe-inducing part of the book. I can't stand when writers try to be all literary and use phrases like, "openly displaying his manly attributes," and, "She was a tight bud opening to his heat." Just use adult words for goodness sake.

But maybe that's just me. Maybe that would have made the book too adult. What did you think?

Don't really like romance myself. I was turned off right away by the first scene between Catrin and Marcellus. First she is incensed by his boldness in leering at her, then like two lines later, she is smiling and blushing like a school girl. Ugh!

I skip most romance scenes, myself.

[CommMayo]

Don't really like romance myself. I was turned off right away by the first scene between Catrin and Marcellus. First she is incensed by his boldness in leering at her, then like two lines later, she is smiling and blushing like a school girl. Ugh!

I skip most romance scenes, myself.

Yeah, that insta-love crap really soured me on the entire relationship. I enjoy a little tension between characters, but this went straight into attraction and beyond.

[Karen Crumley]

I like romantic scenes but not erotic ones. They make me feel gross! I think the author was trying to be somewhat tasteful, but that's not easy to do when trying to be tasteful and semi-pornographic.

I agree. I have no problem with "sweet romance" and love scenes, but too many books nowadays seem to have the "obligatory erotic/sex scenes." UGH! Not all books need to have sex. Some books are just as good without it.

If it's not well-written, IMO, It stands out like a giant, red pimple on the face of an otherwise beautiful person. I don't need to see it.

[Amy+++]

I haven't gotten a chance to read that far, but they don't bother me.

[Lizzie Robinson]

Without a doubt, erotic scenes are the scenes for which I have the highest standard. If they aren’t writte well, I’ll skip them. I don’t think it helps that a poorly written scene is easily cringeworthy or unintentionally funny. This book seems to have a lot of phrases which have that effect.

[Lizzie Robinson]

To me, that was the most cringe-inducing part of the book. I can't stand when writers try to be all literary and use phrases like, "openly displaying his manly attributes," and, "She was a tight bud opening to his heat." Just use adult words for goodness sake.

I tend to agree. Phrases like that really put me off. In this situation it’s not like your intended audience isn’t mature enough, and to be honest imagery like that can just end up being distracting either because it makes the reader picture the wrong thing entirely, or because it ends up being unintentionally amusing.

[CommMayo]

Without a doubt, erotic scenes are the scenes for which I have the highest standard. If they aren’t writte well, I’ll skip them. I don’t think it helps that a poorly written scene is easily cringeworthy or unintentionally funny. This book seems to have a lot of phrases which have that effect.

First off: I love your avatar. Great picture!

I personally enjoy sex scenes in books. To me, they give the relationship a bit of closure or are a great denouement. In this book, I got neither so the scenes seemed a bit useless as a tool in the book to me.

[Kristy Khem]

I think there should be a mix of corny euphemisms and engaging descriptions when it comes to erotic scenes. Historical romance is an acquired taste for most readers.

[FictionLover]

Don't really like romance myself. I was turned off right away by the first scene between Catrin and Marcellus. First she is incensed by his boldness in leering at her, then like two lines later, she is smiling and blushing like a school girl. Ugh!

I skip most romance scenes, myself.

Yeah, that insta-love crap really soured me on the entire relationship. I enjoy a little tension between characters, but this went straight into attraction and beyond.

"Insta-love" that's funny. I never heard that before. I just hate that woman are portrayed as being these idiots who don't even know their own minds. Either you don't want him looking at you, or you do. Pick one and stick with it.

[Lizzie Robinson]

Without a doubt, erotic scenes are the scenes for which I have the highest standard. If they aren’t written well, I’ll skip them. I don’t think it helps that a poorly written scene is easily cringeworthy or unintentionally funny. This book seems to have a lot of phrases which have that effect.

First off: I love your avatar. Great picture!

I personally enjoy sex scenes in books. To me, they give the relationship a bit of closure or are a great denouement. In this book, I got neither so the scenes seemed a bit useless as a tool in the book to me.

Oh, thank you!

Indeed, if they don't seem to be adding anything then I kind of wonder why they were included. And I'll leave it there because I'm struggling to type today.

[Cecilia_L]

To me, that was the most cringe-inducing part of the book. I can't stand when writers try to be all literary and use phrases like, "openly displaying his manly attributes," and, "She was a tight bud opening to his heat." Just use adult words for goodness sake.

But maybe that's just me. Maybe that would have made the book too adult. What did you think?

I have yet to read the book, but based on your description, I agree with your thoughts about the author's use of words.

[Farmgurl1]

I don’t necessarily mind a few erotic scenes if they are well-written and sexy. I have to say, I quickly skimmed through the scenes in this book because I agree they were nauseating.