Seven Years to Sin by Sylvia Day is a historical romance novel set in the Georgian era. The story follows Lady Jessica Sheffield and Alistair Caulfield, whose paths cross after seven years. Lady Jessica, a widow, and Alistair, a self-made man with a disreputable past, embark on a passionate journey aboard a ship bound for Jamaica. As they are swept away by their intense emotions, they discover a love worth waiting for, all while navigating their tormented pasts and societal expectations.

Characters:

The characters are intricately developed with compelling backstories that contribute to their growth and relatability, particularly the strong female lead.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is captivating and skillfully combines steamy romance with strong emotional undertones, creating an engaging reading experience.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative emphasizes character development through themes of abuse and personal growth while exploring rekindled romance and the effects of past traumas.

Setting:

The historical setting spans England and Jamaica, enhancing the narrative with vivid descriptions and capturing the era's social complexities.

Pacing:

The pacing is mostly smooth, with an engaging start, though some parts slow down due to an abundance of steamy encounters.

It was a question Jess had asked herself many times, yet the answer was moot. She was determined to go. She had been given a brief window of time in which she could do something extraordinary. It was ...

Notes:

Seven Years to Sin is written by Sylvia Day, a well-known erotic romance author.

The story features character-driven plots typical of historical romance.

The central themes include overcoming abuse and betrayal from family.

Protagonists Jessica and Hester were shaped by their abusive upbringing.

The characters experience significant growth throughout the narrative.

Jessica transforms from a frigid woman to a sensual beauty.

Alistair is portrayed as both a troubled romantic hero and a confident lover.

The novel includes a subplot that explores Jessica's sister's abusive marriage.

It features a mix of steamy scenes and emotional character development.

The writing is noted for its addictive nature, making it hard to put down.

The story takes place partly on a ship traveling to Jamaica.

Fans hail it for being a spicy historical romance that pushes genre boundaries.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes content warnings for themes of abuse and domestic violence.

Has Romance?

The novel features a strong romantic element that is central to the plot.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Seven Years to Sin is the smart, sensual story of a young woman's sexual awakening at the hands of a handsome rogue in Regency England . . . Perfect for fans of E. L. James.

Seven years ago, on the eve of her wedding, young Lady Jessica Sheffield witnessed a scandalous seduction by the roguish Alistair Caulfield. But after years of serene and comfortable marriage, the widowed Jessica still cannot free her dreams of Alistair and that long ago night . . .

Praise for Sylvia Day, bestselling author of the sensational Crossfire series:

'Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day' Amuse

'Several shades darker and a hundred degrees hotter than anything you've read before' Reveal

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About the Author:

Sylvia Day is the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels written across multiple sub-genres. Find out more about Sylvia at www.sylviaday.com. Other authors in this volume include Alison Tyler, Primula Bond and Fiona Locke.

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Seven Years to Sin

Sylvia Day