Really did like this story. The Godwicks are a very interesting family to follow with all their sexual escapades. And Reisz does that with Arthur and Regan. Didn't enjoy this as much as did with The Rose but, this does have erotic romance you always get with a Reisz book.

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.When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Tiffany Reisz is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.

Thank you Net Galley for an ARC of The Pearl. This is a romance between Regan and Arthur. They find love after unraveling secrets from the past. Good read!

When I reviewed the advance reader copy of The Rose, I said that if Tiffany Reisz wrote a third book about the Godwicks, I would hunt it down on NetGalley, pre-order it at the bookstore, AND put it on hold at the library. At the time, I couldn’t imagine where she was going to find a third Godwick to give a book to, but I had faith that the author was much more imaginative than I. And I am incredibly grateful that my faith has been rewarded.

The Pearl is about twenty-one year old Arthur Godwick, who is the straight arrow of the family, and just weeks short of reporting for duty as a medical support officer. The premise of the plot is simple - Arthur will repay his younger brother’s ten days of debt at The Pearl Hotel by spending ten days with the hotel’s owner, Lady Regan Ferry. It’s a plot that has been done before. However, what makes this book so amazing are the character arcs, the integration of art writing, and the incredibly creative erotica.

Since this is clearly a romance - and I had read the other two in the series - I knew there would be happiness for the couple at the end of the novel. What I didn’t know was who they would be as individuals and who they would be as a couple when they achieved that happiness. It was a fascinating journey, to say the least.

I received this book as a digital advance reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved The Red. It was one of my all-time favorite books. Sadly, this falls way short of that level of excellence.

If I had not made a promise to NetGalley to review the book, I'd have given up on it several times while reading the first half. I disliked the characters tremendously and thought the whole thing was rather silly.

But then, as I persisted, the story picked up, and the true colors of the characters became more evident. I'm glad I didn't give up, but I don't have a lot to say about why this book is particularly interesting.

The author, with a few exceptions, is one of my top favorites, so when I come across a work of hers that just doesn't compare, it's tough to take. She's had a few that didn't resonate with me, but overall I love her work.

Part of the problem with these characters is that their glib conversations are beginning to sound like the characters from the Original Sinners books. We're used to those folks and expect snappy dialogue from them. But this felt like a poor imitation. They needed their own voices- not those of Nora and Kingsley.

Another thing that got to me was the almost clinical way the sexy bits were written. There is such a thing as TOO much detail. I never shy away from graphic scenes, but a few of these scenes seemed like they were trying too hard, and I was turned off. Not all of them were that way.

The whole supernatural thing about the book could be excused in The Red because it was portrayed in a beautifully creative way that made you keep guessing throughout the story. In this book, it just comes across as ridiculous.

I'm rounding up from 2.5 stars.

Um wow. That ended up being far more than I was expecting it to be.
Lots of sexy times and a good storyline to go with it.
I ended up liking both characters and their individual back stories that brought it so they could be together.
They do work well together and I liked how the author made sure to keep them as individuals even though they were very in love with each other.
It was nice to see the female character stay true to her passions and to grow with them, alongside the male character doing the same with what he wanted to do. They were a team together, but also appreciated that they had lives outside of each other.

Overall I did love there stories, for me personally could have done without all of the graphic sex.

You can learn a lot about yourself reading this book. Tiffany Reisz wrote an enticing and seductive novel...again. The Godwicks are an entertaining bunch of amorous individuals. In this kind of conpany, it's easy to allow inhibitions to fall away and intrigue to rule ones actions.

Just remember...you chose this.

Smoking hot and an ignition switch for any reader, The Pearl is just the kind of fun that requires some hot and heavy follow up!

And of course, a thank you to Lord Malcom, without him we would have to look elsewhere for a naughty bit of fun!

This is the first Tiffany Reisz book I've read thus far and I haven't read the other two books in the series but this didn't stop me from getting into this book and getting to grips with who the characters were. I think perhaps because it's centered on Arthur and Regan so much, so even without prior knowledge of the other Godwicks, you'd be okay. Either way, this was a book I read over the course of a day or so and it was really good. The writing in all scenes, especially intimate ones was done well and was sexy without being cringey or overdone. I felt the chemistry between the main couple was convincing and palpable, which will be sure to delight many readers. I don't usually read erotica but I think for other readers who may not have read much before either, this would be a good first attempt into the genre. Overall, I sped through this book and while it's probably more of a one time read for me, it was a solid story.

I received a free ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I will not go over the synopsis of the book, that is easily found. I will however say this: Read it!

Reisz is exploring elements of paranormal and I loved it. You can be a fan of erotica or not, but this book is more than that. Don't get me wrong, you want steamy, you will find it here. But you will also find female empowerment, learning to love oneself, honesty and pure humanity in these characters.

Heartbreaking at moments, witty and sexy, this novel as it all.

I liked that the story was told from both Regan and Arthur's points of views. However, there were some things that bothered me (they're cousins?!) and this just wasn't what I expected after reading the current synopsis. I also never warmed to Regan's character. At all.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Red by Tiffany Reisz was easily the strangest sexy books I've read, and while The Pearl doesn't quite achieve the same level of weirdness, it's sexier and much spookier than its predecessor. The characters are fabulously wealthy, but not out of touch; the 'real world' often intrudes upon their happiness, making this a far more realistic romance than the overt fantasy sequences suggest. Sexual trauma and ownership of one's sexuality are key themes, with explicit consent given in every scene. I often experienced genre-whiplash- while the comedy fell flat for me (no-one calls their PA by a Monty Python nickname) the horror scenes (particularly the dream inspired by Judith Beheading Holofernes) hit their mark. Be prepared to ask yourself "why am I turned on by this?!" Just try it- it's almost Halloween.

When you are feeling down in the dumps, read Tiffany Reisz. She cheers me up no end. I’m sure I read that the average person laughs 7 times in a day. This book gave me a lifetime’s worth of laughs.

More than that though, in as much as The Red and The Rose had me googling works of art so did The Pearl. And I’m so delighted that every piece of art referenced in this book was created by a woman.

The story itself is young Lord Arthur Godwick (Art for short) trying to earn back the priceless painting of his great grandfather Malcolm which has fallen into the hands of the beautiful Lady Regan Ferry due to his hapless younger brother, Charlie’s, inability to keep his dick in his trousers.

The art is the inspiration. Clutch my pearls! Could that rake Lord Malcolm be interfering from beyond the grave?

My most favourite quotes:

“You’re my bird now - my bird in my gilded cage.”

“There were worse jobs in the world than laying on his back in a luxurious bedroom designed for sex and letting an incredibly beautiful woman use his body.”

“On the threshold of his bedroom, in a house gone dark and storm quiet, their mouths found each other in an electric kiss. It was a kiss on the edge of a knife, a kiss on the edge of the world.”

“I will love you forever, and you can’t stop me so don’t bother trying. I’ll love you and I’ll wait for you, but if you run from me, I’ll find you.”

Dreams really can come true in this brilliantly written dollop of sauciness.

The Pearl is hot, naughty, a little sweet, a tad hopeful, and quite mysterious.

The writing is just as poetic as I expected, and the intricate family relationships on top of what is going on between the main characters made for a fast read.

Tiffany Reisz is a safe bet. And this one is very well written and a very well wrotten erotic novel... but the end was too lovey-dovey for the drama beforehand. So "only" four very good stars from me.

I loved Red and the pearl is just as good.
The story of Regan and Arthur is fast paced,captivating and hot.
A will they wont they story which is a page turner.
Regan,a widdow with a hatred for Arthurs family are thrown together by a painting quite literally.
Can they overcome their differences to become a couple or will fate have the final say?
read to find out

I loved this just as much as The Rose.

Tiffany Reisz writes what I have come to call 'educational erotica' - books that definitely titillate but that I feel I've learned something of history, philosphy or culture along the way. I've loved reading the Godwicks series with my iPad handy to google each of the paintings referred to, it provides a level of interactivity with the tale that I find special. Reisz's characters often describe some of the background to these works or other historical tidbits with her trademark wit and banter - if only history classes in school were so interesting!

I do hope to see another Godwicks tale featuring Charlie, and perhaps a little more from Zoot and her new friend.

And did I spot one of Nico's wines in this tale?

Full disclosure: I will read anything Tiffany Reisz writes. It doesn't matter the genre or subject matter, the writing quality and ability to craft a captivating story with characters a reader can invest in sets her work apart and leaves you fully immersed in her fictional worlds. This new addition to the Godwicks series does not disappoint in that regard.

The Pearl focuses on the middle Godwick child, Arthur, the white sheep of the family. It follows the development of his relationship with Regan Ferry, a wealthy young widow scarred by marriage to a domineering older man. Like the other books in the Godwicks series, painted works and steamy scenes feature heavily and the family patriarch Malcom also makes several appearances as he works in the best interests of his descendants (as well as his own).

Compared to earlier volumes in this series, the preternatural and fantastical elements have been toned down somewhat as the book focuses more on the self-discovery of the two main characters. Although connected, it is not necessary to read the books in this series in order and readers can easily select any volume in the series to test out mileage.

Overall, another great read from Tiffany Reisz, who teases with promises of further stories of the Godwick family to come.

An excellent third book in the Godwick family saga, these are slightly less edgy than the Original Sinners but no less enjoyable. Reisz's signature wit and chemistry between characters mean that every one of her books is over way before I'm ready, and she has a knack for writing scenes that are steamy as hell and never cheesy or cringey.

3.5 stars

The Godwicks series is interesting because the books are very different from each other. The Red is debauched and recreates classical paintings as roleplay, The Rose is sweet while bringing a new take on Greek mythology, and The Pearl is spooky with paintings by women artists used as clues and insights.

All of Reisz's books are solid and this one is no different, with fully realized characters and an interesting plot. You could say this is a story of a woman rediscovering herself after being separated from her partner, and I'm a sucker for that kind of thing. And, in true Reisz fashion, the sex is kinky and hot.

So, solid... but not transcendent, especially after the amazingness of the first two books of the series. Don't get me wrong, I devoured The Pearl, but it doesn't have the same impact. I'm still eagerly awaiting the next installment, though, especially after the way this one ends (!!).

CW: cancer, past relationship trauma, past death of a parent

Lord Malcolm is up to his shenanigans again. Bless his deviant soul.

Reisz is basically and auto-read author for me so I didn't read the blurb. Historically, this has been a rather dicey mode de vie but in this case it worked out fine. Actually, early on I had some break-through jazz hands when Arthur's secret desires were revealed.

My fondness for a big un alpha sub is probably logged into every algorithm known to man and maybe some unknown lurking out there on the interwebs. So in short, The Pearl felt a bit like Le Gift in the beginning.

It's told in 3 parts, the first being from Arthur's, the second from Regan's and the third from both. Reisz is highly skilled at developing characters and Arthur and Regan are no exceptions; the problem is I didn't care for Regan.

The martyr trope can work for me sometimes especially if I like the character but the most I could muster up for Regan was empathy.

On top of that I didn't feel their connection. I was actually surprised by this since Reisz has usually has had an uncanny ability with a few well crafted sentences woven her spell and made me invest in and even root for some real doozies for couples; furthermore, has made me love and sometimes even obsess over some dubious characters.

The sex is certainly creative, mildly kinky but in an opinion that will surprise exactly no one, I was hoping for more pain. What can I say? #TeamPain4-evs

Though my experience with The Pearl is middling (somewhere between 3-3.5 ⭐️) that won't stop me from reading the next in the line of The Godwicks series if there is another one or whatever else she writes.

As always, my opinions are my own and YMMV.

An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.