'Awaken, My Love' by Robin Schone follows the story of Elaine, who wakes up in the body of a Victorian bride named Morrigan. As she navigates this new reality, she finds herself in a passionate but complicated marriage with an aristocratic husband. The plot involves time travel, sensuality, and the threat of sinister forces, all set against the backdrop of a slow-paced narrative that explores themes of identity, desire, and societal expectations.

Characters:

The characters are complex, with Elaine facing significant challenges and Charles displaying a mix of affection and cruelty.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is vivid and gritty, often focusing on erotic and tense situations, but less steamy than the author's other works.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a time travel body swap where the protagonist must navigate a difficult marriage while adapting to a historical context.

Setting:

The setting spans Victorian England and contrasts sharply with the modern 20th-century elements, influencing character dynamics.

Pacing:

The pacing is slow, especially midway through, with the protagonist needing significant time to progress in her journey.

Notes:

Awaken, My Love was published in 1995 and is Robin Schone's debut novel.

The story involves a time-travel body swap where the modern heroine, Elaine, wakes up in the body of a Victorian woman named Morgan.

Elaine inherits some of Morgan's struggles, including an unhappy marriage and a complicated relationship with her husband, Charles.

Charles initially hopes to rekindle Morgan's spirit but becomes frustrated as their marriage deteriorates.

The book explores themes of sexuality, marital dynamics, and self-discovery, but it's criticized for its pacing and portrayal of certain relationships.

While there are intense and erotic moments, some readers found the book's themes disturbing or unsettling in today's context.

The book combines elements of romance and erotica with fantasy elements, but some readers felt it relied too heavily on tropes and stereotypes.

The narrative examines Elaine's emotions as she navigates her new life while grappling with ethical dilemmas about fidelity.

Critics noted the story's slow progression and the frustrating character developments in Charles and Elaine's relationship.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of child abuse, non-consensual elements, and disturbing romantic dynamics which may be triggering for some readers.

Has Romance?

The romance in Awaken, My Love is prominent, as it centers on the evolving relationship between the heroine Elaine and her husband Charles amid a backdrop of time travel and personal growth.

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From The Publisher:

"Awaken, My Love provides a refreshingly funny commentary on the time-travel genre. Elaine's trials regarding chamber pots, makeshift maxi pads, and social sensibilities like unshaven legs underline such astounding oversights in other books that readers may never again be able to accept a sloppily written, unrealistic experience of waking up in another century." -The Romance Reader

"The plot is original, and highly intriguing.

The sex is burning but is written with such tasteful flair it will have you wishing the love of your life would whisper some of the incredibly erotic words that Charles whispers to Elaine." -All About Romance *Desert Isle Keeper*

"Robin Schone makes her debut with an erotic time-travel romance that is brimming over with sexuality...For a sizzling night's read Awaken, My Love fits the bill." -RT Book Reviews

I WANT TO SATISFY YOU...

Thirty-nine-year-old Elaine Metcliffe awakens in another century ...

inside another woman's body ... married to a virile 19th century English baron who is a far cry from her own 20th century husband. Bent on seducing the resentful young bride he believes her to be, Charles tempts Elaine with erotic pleasures she has only read about.

But fending off a handsome nobleman who is tutored in sexual Tantrics is the least of her worries. Just when she is beginning to adapt to life sans tampons and Haagen-Dazs ice-cream, the owner of Elaine's beautiful new body delivers a note: she wants her body back ...

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Awaken, My Love

Robin Schone