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    Seven Years to Sin
    Seven Years to Sin
    Seven Years to Sin
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    Seven Years to Sin

    Written by Sylvia Day

    Narrated by Fiona Underwood

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    A young man forced to sell his body for money. A young lady who watched him do it. Two tormented souls brought together years later to assuage the hunger of a desperate, irresistible attraction.…

    With lush sensuality and unerring insight, Sylvia Day explores the underpinnings of intimacy and desire.

    Praise for Sylvia Day and her novels

    “Bared to You obliterates the competition…unique and unforgettable.” —Joyfully Reviewed

    “The romance between Alistair and Jessica is truly not to be missed.” —Romance Reader at Heart on Seven Years to Sin

    “The undisputed mistress of tender, erotic romance.” —Teresa Medeiros

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateFeb 12, 2013
    ISBN9781469251554
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    Sylvia Day

    Sylvia Day is the #1 New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of over 20 award-winning novels sold in more than 40 countries. She is a #1 bestselling author in 23 countries, with tens of millions of copies of her books in print. Her Crossfire series has been optioned for television by Lionsgate.

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    • 4/5
      Very sexy, and fun HR. Think Bridgerton with more spice & different characters. Loved it!
    • 5/5
      Just the right amount of every romance element. New favorite book.
    • 5/5
      A great easy Historical Romance with a little angst but a lot of character development.
      This is a great book to read when you don't know what to read and have been going through a book slump.

      If you like Sylvia Day, or Erotic Historical Romances, this is a good choice.

      Very sexy and just a bit smutty.
    • 5/5
      I've always enjoyed historical romance but this book took it to a completely different level. The writing of Sylvia Day have always pleased me and this book doesn't disappoint. I loved it. It was full of passion, love, drama and wrongness. It also pleased me that the book has such a strong female characters and in the end Jessica did what she wanted and not what everybody else expected from her and everybody were happy. Amazing book all in all and I can't wait to read more historical romance from Sylvia Day!
    • 5/5
      I reviewed this book for Romance Reader At Heart:I can honestly state that this is one of the hottest prologues I’ve ever read!Lady Jessica Sheffield grew up in an abusive home, so it is no wonder that to our hero, she always appeared ‘cool as a marble statue’. In trying to protect herself as well as her younger sister, this young woman learned early on that hiding her emotions and suppressing her passions was essential to her survival. On the evening before her wedding to a man of her father’s choosing, she shares with our hero a moment that will haunt her for the next seven years.Alistair Caulfield, on the other hand, was the youngest of four brothers, yet grew up craving affection. As a young man, he hid that need by behaving badly. He realizes that after their unique encounter, his life would never be the same.I was really moved by these two characters as each slowly comes to the realization that their love for each other should be given a chance.This story is one that features well-developed and very vivid characters with moving and poignant dialogue. As usual, Ms. Day gifts us with a secondary love story that is as much moving as the first—that of Hester, Jessica’s younger sister, and Michael Sinclair, her brother-in-law.The romance between Alistair and Jessica is truly not to be missed. SEVEN YEARS TO SIN is a definite keeper!Melanie
    • 5/5
      THE WRITINGWhen I first realized my love of adult romance, I devoured any and all historical romance that I could get my hands on. I learned pretty early on that sex scenes in historical love stories could go really downhill, really fast. I’m one of those HR junkies that abhors purple prose and flowery love scenes and eventually hit a dry spell. But when I had seen that notorious erotic romance writer Sylvia Day had written a historical romance series, well, I was too curious to pass up the opportunity to get this book almost free on Paperbackswap.Months later, when I finally opened Seven Years to Sin to read the first couple of pages, I didn’t actually mean to sit down and read for two hours. I just meant to peek in and save it for in the morning, but Day caught me unaware in a web of sneakily addictive writing that I didn’t even realize she had a talent for. Before I knew what was going on, I was a hundred pages in and it was 1 am and I was supposed to be asleep hours ago. What I am trying to warn you romance junkies is to make sure you actually have the time to sit down and devour this book, because otherwise you’ll end up confused about how the time had passed and completely forget what you were supposed to be doing!THE STORYLike many historical romances, Seven Years to Sin has a character driven plot but the realization didn’t deter from my love for this book. I enjoyed every character in this book, from the main characters, to the secondary characters – and yes, even the bad guys. A big theme in this story is overcoming abuse and betrayal from those who are supposed to put your safety first. This is a common theme in romance, but this is a common issue in modern times and historical, so I found Seven Years to Sin to be surprisingly heart-wrenching for all characters involved.Another central theme of this story was overcoming upbringing. Jessica and her sister, Hester, were raised by their serious and often abusive father. They were both shaped into two very different, but caring women who dealt with the abuse in different ways. It was fascinating to see how different their lives were all throughout the novel, and how difficult it was for them to shed the past in growing as characters. They weren’t the only characters that had some growing to do – I noticed all the important characters did some growing as the novel progressed (well, most of them) and it was something I appreciated as a reader.THE CHARACTERSWhat impressed me the most about Seven Years to Sin was how seamlessly Day connected all the characters. It was believable and pretty realistic. Was the plot all that realistic? Not really (but historical romance hardly ever is), but I really enjoyed how everyone in the book had a role in adding dimension to each other. Everyone in my life has shaped me into who I am in one way or another, so I love how realistically the author wove them all together. I liked how big a role the parents had in making Jessica and Hester and even Michael, Alistair, and Lord Remington (even if he was a bastard) because let’s be honest, we wouldn’t be who we are – good or bad – with some help from who raised us.❝Say something,” he said gruffly. “Tell me you want it.”“I’ll show you instead.” Licking her lips, she dropped to her knees.❞Jessica was the strongest character of them all. She learned early that being herself wasn’t beneficial to surviving in her household, so she allowed her father to shape her into the perfect “genteel” woman, all the while knowing that no matter what society said about her, she was far from perfect. It was so awesome to watch her transform from this masked, frigid woman to a sensual beauty unafraid to acknowledge her less-than-proper desires for Alistair. Jessica is one of the hottest heroines I’ve ever read and can totally see myself re-reading this book just for Jessica and Alistair sexy times.❝If I was any more pleased with you, I would lose what little remains of my sanity.❞Gah, Alistair. He was sexy, heroic, heart-wrenching, and so damn wicked. I can totally see the appeal of this man. He doesn’t even realize how much of a catch he is. Selfless enough to set out on his own so his mother wouldn’t be torn between her ass of a husband and her own son, wicked enough to find a way to use his looks for profit, moral enough to leave England for seven years so he wouldn’t tarnish her loving marriage. He’s incredibly self-confident (as well he should be) in the bedroom but also has the self-esteem issues of a chubby teenager. Basically a well-developed character that gives off an “awwwhhh” effect while also incinerating panties. Everything this romance junkie loves in her heroes!THE ENDIf you hadn’t already guess, I’m a big fan of Seven Years to Sin. Once again, a newfound favorite that I regret waiting so long to read. Ah well, can’t change the past, but I correct the future so I’ve already purchased another book in this stand-alone series. I recommend fans of erotic romance to try Seven Years to Sin. Even if you’re an erotic romance fan that doesn’t read historical romance, this book is well worth stepping out of your comfort zone. You will not regret it!
    • 4/5
      Not a whole lot of story line but still a worth while read. Actually, the secondary story was of more interest to me.
    • 3/5
      This was a good book until it had the "F" word in it more times than I can count. If I had known this I would not of purchased this e-book.
    • 5/5
      Because I loved Bared to You I decided to try out some other Sylvia Day books while waiting for the sequel to that. Thus I picked up Seven Years to Sin, and I'm very glad that I did. It's damn good. Really it's everything I want in a erotic historical romance: It's spicy and the love scenes are steamy. The historical details enhance the setting and don't distract from the action (seriously, some books I just want to yell "Get on with it!" when it turns into describing every last dress detail, but this author never did that to me and I am very grateful for that). And best of all, I loved the couple.

      So far my favorite thing about this author is that she does damaged characters really well, and I'm always, "ooh, that's interesting, tell me more!" Both Alistair and Jess have angsty backstories that have left them broken in ways that can only be healed by each other. I love that. It's one of my favorite things about reading romance.

      But what sold me on 5 stars for this book was actually the secondary storyline, because this: Jess's younger sister has an abusive jackass husband who I was hoping would die in a traumatic way, and he did. I would've cheered if it hadn't been 1 in the morning when I got to that part.

      Did I mention that this book kept me up reading well past midnight for two nights in a row because I couldn't put it down? It's that good.
    • 4/5
      Loved the historical setting for the story and the romance. The use of dated language in some areas made understanding hard work at times, but overall a good read.
    • 1/5
      Made it as far as the scene where the man who gets drunk and beats his wife is portrayed as sympathetic, and they proceed to have hot, hot sex while he apologizes for beating her and confesses how much he loves her.

      Also, why the hell was an Alistair a prostitute for, like, a hot two seconds in the beginning? This book is awful for so many reasons.
    • 2/5
      I actually found Jessica's sister subplot more interesting and intriguing than the main story line, which I found borderline dull.

      Overall, the book was well written and entertaining, but I must say that I like my historical romance with less love scenes and more engaging conversation or interesting plot-line. It just seemed that they were constantly going at it and going at it, and it began to border on the grotesque after awhile (but not as bad- or as good depending on your perspective- as Featherstone's effort in Sinful, where the main thing I can remember about the book is semen exploding and spewing all over the place.) Also, the author constantly alluded to Jess's lady bits as a kind of hungry little monster which continuously clenched and undulated and rippled. I couldn't help but think "Feed me Seymour!" when they were doing it (which happens a looootttt.) To Day's credit, the love scenes are not gratuitous and the acts do have important roles in moving the plot or relationship further. They are not random sex scenes inserted into the text, but annoyingly so they do extend for graphic page after page.

      The author does take some time to develop their relationship and there is growth and development in the characters which I found valuable, but they were so obsessively wrapped up in each other that it got boring and I skimmed their repetitive dialogue towards the end.

    • 4/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: A tantalizing tale of lovers who have been apart too long. Steamy scenes ahead!Opening Sentence: There was something irresistibly exciting about watching athletic males engaged in physical combat.The Review:I’ve been a fan of Sylvia Day for several months now. When I had the opportunity to read Seven Years to Sin, I was beyond excited. I’ve only read Day’s contemporary work, and to get the chance to read her historical work? Excitement! I was always a fan of how Day wrote about relationships and their attraction. In the large sea of romance writers, Day stands out for me. She has a way of writing about these relationships, and in Seven Years to Sin, it’s another great example of that talent.Seven Years to Sin follows the life of Lady Jessica Stanfield Tarley, who married into the Tarley family. With the recent passing of her husband, she has been granted her own property in Jamaica. Her husband’s good friend Alistair Lucius Caufiel has sanctioned a journey aboard his ship, to properly escort and guide Jessica, as well as protect her. They have a history, and while on their oceanic voyage, the opportunity to rekindle unspoken tension arises. Alongside unspoken tension, there are also secrets from their past that they must overcome. But the question is will they be able to before their journey ends?Jessica is someone who has had it all, or so we think. But her life comes to a halt with the passing of her husband. Jessica was happy, content, and living a life that many would have loved to have. In the present, she is overshadowed by a memory and feels the guilt of moving on. I found out so much about her, of who she secretly was, filled with lust and passion. She took control of the relationship between herself and Alistair, and allowed for her instinct to kick in. Jessica never wanted to be perfect, she just wanted love that was perfect for herself.Alistair was running away from his problems. He has secrets of his own, never allowing his true self to be out in the open. In public, he was the perfect son for his mother, despite who she was married to. He kept his feet on the ground, and always, always embraced the unexpected. Alistair, for the most part, has held on to his integrity, but it wasn’t until he was with Jessica that he let his true self shine. Alistair allowed Jessica to accept who he really was, his past, and hoped for a future.The chemistry between Jessica and Alistair was hot and filled with sexuality. It was what I would expect from a historical romance. I felt that the beginning dragged a little, but sometimes I feel that way when there’s a story to be set up. There was more than just steamy scenes, and I appreciated that. I enjoyed having a hero and a heroine at different times, and definitely enjoyed the fact that these characters were flawed.Day knows how to write attraction and passion, as well as developing heartbroken and damaged characters. The characters in Seven Years to Sin have a broken past and a meek present, but Day knows how to bring the story towards a happy ending.Notable Scene:“As accessible as you were last night, without the excessive drinking. Although it was not our intention to cross the threshold we did seven years ago, it has been crossed and there is no turning back. I asked you to stay and you did not run. We shared a moment uniquely separate from our lives before or since. You clutch social mores, propriety, and rules of conduct around you as you do the shawls you wear, but we are beyond such barriers. Fate has conspired to bring us together at this time, and I, for one, am weary of fighting against it.”The possibility that they were fated to be lovers was somehow comforting, as if taking the decision from her hands freed her from responsibility for the inevitable consequences. It was cowardly to view it that way, yet the thought also gave her courage.She inhaled and spoke in a rush. “I am sorry for what I said to you last night before you left. I-I wanted you to stay—”“I whored for money,”FTC Advisory: Kensington provided me with a copy of Seven Years to Sin. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
    • 5/5
      Got in a Gift BasketOverall Rating 4.75Character Rating 4.75Story Rating 4.75Hotness Rating 5++++NOTE: I have never read Sylvia Day before but after Sever Years to Sin, I will be picking up her back list! It was that darn good!What I Loved: I am going to try to do this without giving anything away, so please forgive me in advance for being mysterious. Seven Years to Sin has all the elements I love in my historical reads: romance, adventure, family problems, hard times, unexpected pleasures, and characters who have to stretch out of their places in society to be happy. Alistair and Jessica are two shining examples of historical characters written right. They have an undeniable pull to each other and yet Sylvia takes us through a tender, not rushed, journey of them coming together. The side story of Hester (Jessica's sister) was both heartbreaking and hopeful. I also felt it was a historically accurate view on things that women had to go through during that time.What I Liked: Temperance and Acheron, the pugs in the story. I had a pug for 15 years so that really made me smile.Complaints: Not really a complaint but I wanted a little more of Hester's story at the end. I think this would be considered a "greed need" :)Why I gave it a 4.75: Seven Years to Sin pulled at my heartstrings, made me laugh and cry, had me fanning myself at times, and delivered a terrific story to boot. I would highly recommend this to anyone who reads historicals that have a hotness factor!