"This short story slips into one of the cracks of history, and carves out a private space for itself, in the privacy of Elizabeth I's bedchamber...While the story is unashamedly and delightfully erotic, I was initially a little worried that it would delve further into the potential for power play between Margaret and the queen than I'd be comfortable with, but Houston avoids the obvious, and instead develops a very balanced, playful, and heartfelt relationship between the two women." ~ Rainbow Reviews

"What a nice little story this was! It’s got all the elements to make it not only erotic, but fun to read. Like a typical fairytale story with greed, passion, and evil doings. Although it’s a short story, it was written with no big gaping holes or areas left untouched with a nice flow in the story telling. ... Strictly from a visceral experience, I thought the characters came to life in a real way. ... The interactions between the two are sweet and hot at the same time. I’m rather fond of stories in which both parties feel an intense passion for each other and this comes through in this story. I can't help it, I'm a bit of a sucker for that type of love in books, one in which deep loyalty is part of the passion even if it borders on obsessive. ... Bottom line, I enjoyed this book. It left me feeling good and like I was fully entertained, which is what I want in a book." ~ Loving Venus, Loving Mars

""Her Majesty's Maiden" is sensual and loving story about Queen Elizabeth I and one of her gentlewomen...this is a romantic story that will melt your heart. Even though it is fiction, you seem to see another side of Queen Elizabeth's compassion and strength. Margaret's innocence and the Queen's compassion make this story heart-warming and passionate. Their relationship is one which dreams are made." ~ Nocturne Reviews, Rated 4 hoots