What a delicious tale this was!

Arthur and Regan’s book was all the beautifully erotic storytelling you expect from a Tiffany Reisz novel but this time with a dash of a little something “other”. The language is just beautiful, the characters intriguing and the chemistry had such a sensual feel I was hooked. Definitely recommend.

Audaciously Naughty

For anyone into this genre of literature, The Pearl is a wickedly delicious book not to be ignored

The Pearl is the third instalment of The Godwicks series but can be read as a standalone. It is a story of Love, Deceit and Revenge in three parts. The first part is told by young Lord Arthur Godwick, the eldest son of Earl Spencer and Countess Mona Godwick . He constantly cleans up after his younger brother Charlie and during the book we find out the reasons why. The second part is told by Lady Regan Ferry, the owner of The Pearl Hotel and Sir Jack Ferry’s widow. The teller of the third part would be a spoiler so I’ll let you discover it for yourself.
The story starts when Arthur is called to the hotel to bail out his brother yet again. This time, however, the debt won’t be cleared by money but by a painting and Arthur himself. Charlie has played right into Regan’s hands as she has set her sights on revenge on The Godwicks and going to use Arthur to get it. She gives Arthur 10 days to cater to her every sexual whim and she will return the painting, a family heirloom, which Charlie has given her.
The painting is of Lord Malcolm who used to live at the hotel and is the boys great grandfather. There is a strange history to the painting and it is involved in some of the more weird and unusual happenings in the book. It is also central to Regan’s complicated plans.
Each chapter heading is a famous painting or a piece of art and the author tells us all about them as she weaves them into the story. The reader gets some fascinating stories and information about the artists and their work.I actually looked up all the art described after I finished the book.
Regan has been lonely and too busy to date so this arrangement suits her fine. Arthur isn’t like the rest of his family, he never gets into trouble and gets embarrassed by their antics. He isn’t very sexually experienced but finds Regan brings out his naughty side.
There is so much more to both Arthur and Regan and it is a fascinating read as the author slowly reveals everything behind their stories. They are both so complex and my heart went out to them as we found out the struggles they’ve been through. They have some very steamy scenes as he works off the debt and it gets very emotional at the end.
Some of the story is easy to understand but some bits just totally confused me. I found the book very difficult to get into at first but once I learnt more about the pair then I really enjoyed it. Be prepared for some surprises and bizarre events. The ending made me very happy and I dare any reader not to fall for Arthur as he such a kinky sweetie.

The beginning of the book was certainly much more entertaining than the ending, this was because it felt like the stakes and the tension was relatively higher than the later parts of the story where everything was resolved a bit too quickly. Brushing away the sometimes funny english slang, and the weirdly placed fantasy sections in the book, the smut was enjoyable and if not, entertainingly funny with the different ways Reisz described cock. One of my main issues as I've stated was how easy everything was solved, also the quick pacing of it all. I understand it's a standalone and the point was for it to sort itself out, but I feel like it could've dealt deeper into the fears each character had, and also highlight the family relations within the Godwicks.
Now, even if the smut was entertaining, and some parts were really eye opening fun, the fact that they're second cousins and still in love.... vomit inducing. No.

So The Pearl was the book I didn’t realise I needed! Sexy, sultry and mysterious, I devoured it in just a few hours. A mix of art, erotica, contemporary and the paranormal - it doesn’t sound like it should work, but it really does.

Arthur’s brother is balls deep in debt to Regan Ferry and the only way to get him out of it (without losing a family heirloom) is to agree to pay off the debt in Regan’s bed. However not everything is as it seems and Arthur soon finds himself in the middle of a revenge plot. Suddenly the sensible Lord Godwick is no longer in charge and as much as he doesn’t want to admit it, he loves it.

What a thrill ride of a book. Hot as hell sex scenes, mixed with some creative use of art and jewellery and I can see why Tiffany Reisz is highly rated in this genre. Her writing style is engaging and fast paced, leaving little time to catch your breath.

Although this is book three in the series, it can easily be read as a stand-alone and I wasn’t lost having not read the first 2 books. Now that I’ve read this one though, I’ll definitely be reading more of Tiffany’s work.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher (8th Circle Press) for providing a copy. All opinions are my own and provided willingly.

5 Erotic Stars- Tiffany Reisz is the gold standard of erotica and storytelling in my book. But don't just take my word for it, you can take Publishers Weekly, “This is erotica done right." They even gave her the coveted Starred Review!

Loved reading the fabulously written romance story. When Lord Arthur Godwick discovers his younger brother is in debt to the owner of The Pearl, Regan Ferry, and has given her their mother's prize painting, Arthur agrees to Regan's plan to repay the debt. Read the highly recommended, riveting story full of twists and turns, and a must read love story.

Reisz's writing style is magical and lyrical as she spins a world of seduction and mystery. The Pearl is very much erotica but also paints a solid picture of the characters and their motivations (even if those motivations are purely sexual). Reisz has a gift for erotic storytelling that makes me want to seek other works by her.

When Lord Malcolm gets up to his ghostly tricks, you know things are going to get steamy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read an eARC of this book.

I read The Red (hah) several months ago and honestly loved it. Sometimes you’re just in the mood for a good erotic read and that one was awesome, so my surprise when I saw there were more books in the series was great. This one I found to be a little more tame than the red, no crazy Minotaur dream sequences, but it was still super enjoyable and I found myself loving the characters even more. Regan is so emotionally strong, and the Brat is so charming, and together their banter and deep feelings for each other adds something so special to this book I couldn’t put it down. If you’re looking for something steamy, this is probably a book you’ll love.

*Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC of this novel which I received in exchange for my thoughts.*

This book was so interesting. I have not read a Tiffany Reisz yet, though I have many on my TBR pile. This one was quite the place to be dropped into. Though this is the 3rd novel in a series, it was very compelling and from what I saw, the stories are only losely connected.

This story involved a sex bargain of sorts. Arthur is a 21-year-old man, whose 18-year-old brother Charlie has gotten into some debt and trades it for a family painting worth a lot of money. To stop this from happening, Arthur goes to the woman, Regan Ferry, who holds it and asks to pay it back in some way. She says, he may pay off the debt with 7 nights of dates at her command. Yes, command. We have a Lady Domme situation!!!

I never read enough female Dominant books and this one was an absolute delight. These two have crazy chemistry and there are some very sexy scenes shared between them. Let's just say the image of a Pearl necklace has never been done quite like this… like… wow.

The story is told in a kind of interesting way, and I was a bit confused by some of it.

I still give it a 4/5 stars and I may even reread parts of this at times. I really enjoyed myself.

If there is one thing you can count on from this author, it is a highly erotic story, as two characters opening themselves up for new experiences - both inside and outside the bedroom.

In book three of this series, we are introduced to Lord Arthur Godwick who is trying to right the wrongs of his brother, Charles. Namely settling debts at The Pearl, a hotel with a long history of debauchery. Leading that hotel and overseeing the debt is Regan Ferry, and she has a highly unconventional plan to settle that debt - Arthur must submit to her every sexual demand for 10 days. Rough gig, lol.

While Arthur is reluctant at first, it doesn't take long before he is putty is Regan's very capable hands. Like other heroines from this author, Regan is an independent woman who isn't ashamed of her sexuality and open to pressing someone's limits. And "the pearl" has more than one references in this book (let your imagination run wild with that one).

There is also a paranormal element in this story, but it is not a big one, if that isn't your thing. The main point of it is to give the characters pause in their judgements of one another and see a path beyond 10 days.

Although I didn't have a strong connection to either of the main characters, this story has all of the elements that have kept me coming back to this author - unique plotlines, kindle melt-worthy scenes, along with a good dose of humor. If you are a fan of this author, you are sure to enjoy this one!

This is my first Tiffany Reisz book and it won’t be my last. Although this is book 3 in the series, it reads as a standalone.

Lady Regan Ferry is a tragic character. Treated horribly by her dead billionaire husband, left with an unfulfilling life, and living with a ticking time bomb, she has nothing to lose but get revenge on the rich, entitled spoiled brats of the Godwick family, namely the young heir apparent himself, Lord Arthur Godwick. But her hate turns to something else when she realizes Arthur is much more than he appears. He is wise beyond his years and follows her orders with grace and anticipation.

Arthur is self-disciplined and sensible and is biding his time to join the military. Making the deal with the beautiful widow to get his family’s prized painting back of his notorious ancestor, Lord Malcolm Godwick, is demeaning but intriguing. After all, with his military academy training, he knows how to follow orders. Not only is Regan cool and demanding when he first meets her, but he discovers her sensuality as well as her vulnerability and despair. In her company, he feels like a man for the first time.

But that is not all of the story. The deal is made, the revenge will be exacted, but the mysterious and magical painting of Lord Malcolm Godwick, has a plan of his own.

I adore the heartfelt emotions between Arthur and Regan. They are both so much more than they appear. Aloof and cool on the surface, but filled with desperation and sadness underneath. The erotic sex scenes are more sensual and passionate than I’ve seen in a while. I guess I like the idea of the man being the submissive for a change, but not so much that he appears weak. In fact, Arthur is Regan’s hero in many ways and shows his protective side when strange things start to happen.

Supporting characters include Arthur’s willful and unruly brother, Charlie, who holds an undercurrent of hostility toward Arthur that is uncovered in the story. In addition, Regan’s assistant, Zoot, is a mischievous and intuitive young woman who needs a story of her own.

What I also liked about this book is Regan’s use of paintings, including the one of Lord Malcolm, to set the scenes of her seductions. As an artist herself, Regan explains the stories behind the paintings which are fascinating and a brilliant addition to the story. I must admit I looked up each painting on the Internet to get a feel of what was happening in the story.

This book is sensually romantic, magical, and mysterious. A jewel of a read. I recommend it highly for those who love art and enjoy the awakening of new love between an older woman and a younger man.

Thank you to Ms. Reisz and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.

This is such an amazingly brilliant concept for a series. Delicious. Sensual. Filled with artistic visualization. I wanted to light up a cigarette afterwards, but settled for some chocolate. This is the most intimate of art appreciation vignettes and I loved looking up and enjoying the artwork along with the storytelling.
The gorgeous and licentious Pearl hotel is the setting for this novel. Its storied past had been the perfect setting to many fabulous and scandalous stories during its lifetime. Lady Regan Ferry is the owner of this hotel, and indeed orchestrates the sequence of events. Lord Arthur is the handsome young man about to learn a great deal about the world.
The Pearl surprised me initially as I started out disliking two primary characters. But Tiffany did not take long to wrap me in her story telling magic. Not only did I become involved with the characters but did not put the book down until finished. Tiffany Reisz knows her craft inside and out and it is such a joy to see it in full naughty display inside the walls of the Pearl. Highly recommend!!

This was the more emotional of the Godwick stories thus far. Regan is lost. She doesn’t feel like she is deserving of anything. I enjoyed Arthur and how he sees Regan. I liked them together and how they helped each other through their hurdles in life. Through Tiffany Reisz’s great storytelling we are given a soul-searching story filled with emotion, steaminess, complicated characters, and little mystery.

A fantastically written story of an arrangement to settle a debt that turns into a beautiful story of finding oneself and finding love.

“When you’ve been ice all your life, nothing is more terrifying than seeing yourself start to melt.”
“Ice doesn’t die when it melts. It just gets wet.”

Genre: Erotic Fiction
Steamy?: Yes - Very
Cliffhanger?: No
Can be read as Standalone?: Yes
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

***THANK YOU TO NetGalley FOR MY ADVANCED REVIEW COPY. ALL OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ARE MY OWN***

Loved, loved, loved this book! This series gets better and better with each book and this is by far my favorite one. It has mystery, suspense, sexiness, love… everything! Like the previous two books, I also enjoyed being able to look up the various works of art referenced in each chapter. Tiffany put together a wonderfully seamless story that I won’t soon forget. .

The Pearl starts with Arthur's POV as he meets Regan and agrees to her terms of their relationship. At the beginning, their attraction isn’t very believable. But as they spend more time together, their relationship changes and they grow closer. We get to learn more about both Arthur’s and Regan’s pasts and the effect that has on their liaison. There is both kink as well as a paranormal element to the story. Somehow or other they manage to find their HEA. This can be read as a stand-alone novel and is not dependent on knowing what happened in the two previous books in this series.

Hot hot hot! Melted kindle for sure. Darn I forgot how hot Ms Reisz makes it between her characters. This had no head games and as a flat out great story, of finding your way after detouring off the right path. Malcolm and is wicked ghost manipulating was at it again. I usually don’t get into dominant women, but she wasn’t really. She let him take charge she just called upon him when she wanted and he had to put out! Regan was so complex and her struggles were very relatable. I like how she rose up from her hate and let herself live the life she always wanted. Again very hot stuff between her and Arthur. Did I say hot? I think I meant volcanic inferno! Great read!

Received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

✨The Pearl✨

Thank you to netgalley, the publisher and the author for the e-arc
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Summary: When Lord Arthur Godwick learns his younger brother is up to his bollocks in debt to Regan Ferry, owner of The Pearl Hotel, he agrees to work off the tab…in her bed. Soon the handsome but troubled Arthur discovers he’s a pawn in an erotic game of revenge—and nothing, including his lover, is what it seems. 
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Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review: The Pearl is my first glimpse at this authors work and I wasn’t disappointed. An easy, steamy and mysterious read from the first page. It’s a fine line maintaining a smut:plot ratio and sometimes hard to find a book that delivers on both fronts but The Pearl was perfectly balanced in my opinion. Utterly unique and an interesting read, can’t wait to read more from this author!

I loved this installment of The Godwicks series. Arthur and Regan's love story is satisfyingly different from the first two Godwick books, and yet follows the family's debauched reputation in its own way. I read it in a night the first time, and have re-read it more than once since.

My full review can be found in the link below.

It's no secret among my friends and colleagues that I'm pretty picky when it comes to erotica, and Tiffany Reisz is one of my auto-buy authors in this category because no matter what she's writing, she almost never disappoints. Her legendary Original Sinners series is one of the all-time classics in the genre, but her range also includes category contemporaries, women's fiction, and books like The Red, The Rose, and now The Pearl--as well as her novella "The Headmaster", one of my personal favorites--which incorporate historical and paranormal/fantasy elements. I really enjoy the originality of this particular series in general, and The Pearl was an especially fun read (not least because I love older woman/younger man and/or dominant woman/submissive man pairings, but that was just a bonus since as always her writing is so intelligent and characters so memorable that she usually can make even things I wouldn't normally be into work.) Thanks so much to the author and 8th Circle for the chance to read a few weeks early!