3/25/20 HFVBT BLOG TOUR - CONFESSIONS OF A SHEBA QUEEN BY AUTUMN BARDOT

Confessions of a Sheba Queen

by Autumn Bardot

Publication Date: March 10, 2019

Cleis Press

eBook & Paperback; 384 Pages

Genre: Historical/Erotica



With a host of unforgettable characters and unbridled sensual escapades, Confessions of a Sheba Queen is a triumphantly erotic retelling of an indomitable woman prevailing in a man’s world.

During a raging sandstorm along a riverbed in the ancient lands of Saba, a powerful jinni born of smokeless fire gives birth to a half-human daughter. Bilqis does not inherit her mother’s magical abilities, but the fire of her jinni blood does imbue her with other powerful gifts. As she undergoes her rites of womanhood and her insatiable sexual hunger is awakened, it becomes clear—this is the key to her “great destiny” prophesized at her birth. But it could also lead to her total undoing.

Bilqis comes to understand that her supernatural talents have the power to make men, and women, and nations prostrate themselves in utter devotion to her. When tragedy strikes, she leaves her home to seek revenge against the tyrannical god-king whose reign is a plague upon his land and people. Armed with only her body, courage, and wits, she quickly masters the art of seduction, all the while resisting the mind-consuming call to stay locked in an endless cycle of carnal passion.

Destiny soon intervenes, and what began as a quest for vengeance becomes a mission to heal the land of Saba from a twisted, corrupt regime and to see it become the wealthiest kingdom in all the land. Yet, it is only after meeting the already legendary and wildly attractive King Solomon that Bilqis discovers her greatest battle is not with others, but with herself.


THOUGHTS/REVIEW:


Autumn Bardot really has outdone herself in this amazing erotic historical fiction read. Her writing is brilliant, easy to read, and an amazing storyteller. This is not a genre I would normally gravitate to but she has done it with such creativity encompassing historical elements and characters we know about in this fictional work of art. So beautifully done though erotic, not vulgar or overdone.


The story is centered around Bilqis who is a gifted with special gifts passed down from her mother who is a jinn - with special powers, strength and abilities. Her mother brought in special teachers to ensure that Bilqis was well rounded in education that include world geography, mathematics and the knowledge and control of her sexuality in negotiations and dealing with people. Bilqis mother was murdered and Bilqis set out to avenge her mother's death. Using her gained education, strength as a woman, she was able to rise and avenge the death of her mother and became the Queen of Saba.


Under Bilqis rule, the kingdom prospered well and Bilqis set out to visit King Solomon to negotiate trade deals. There, a love story blossoms.


I truly enjoyed the brilliant writing by Autumn Bardot in this amazing page turner of a book. Amazing and highly recommend.

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About the Author 

Autumn Bardot writes historical fiction and historical erotica. Her debut historical fiction is THE IMPALER'S WIFE. Her debut historical erotica is LEGENDS OF LUST.



Autumn, a pen name, has worked as an educator for more than sixteen years. She teaches literature, writing, and the magic of words. She has a passion for history and a special affinity for the unsung courageous females that history has neglected. Or misunderstood. Autumn lives in Southern California with her husband and ever-growing family. She wishes she was one-tenth as brave as the women she writes about.

Historical Fiction

~ The Impaler's Wife

~ Dragon Lady

~ The Emperor's Assassin

Historical Erotica ( Cleis Press)

~ Legends of Lust, Erotic Myths from around the World

~ Confessions of a Sheba Queen

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Blog Tour Schedule

Tuesday, March 10

Review at Broken Teepee



Wednesday, March 11

Review at Books and Zebras



Thursday, March 12

Feature at Chicks, Rogues and Scandals



Friday, March 13

Review at @bookishbellee



Monday, March 16

Review at YA, It's Lit



Tuesday, March 17

Feature at Donna's Book Blog



Wednesday, March 18

Review at Gwendalyn's Books



Friday, March 20

Review at 100 Pages a Day



Monday, March 23

Feature at I'm All About Books



Wednesday, March 25

Review at Nursebookie



Thursday, March 26

Review at Jessica Belmont



Friday, March 27

Feature at Curling up by the Fire



Monday, March 30

Review at Historical Graffiti



Tuesday, March 31

Review at Passages to the Past



Wednesday, April 1

Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away a copy of Confessions of a Sheba Queen! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.



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