"Compelling danger and forbidden passion make this an unforgettable Regency romance."
Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Posted April 14, 2008
Historical, Romance Historical, Romance
Marietta Winters watches powerlessly as her younger brother
is arrested and charged as the Middlesex Murderer. The
gruesome killer slashes and mutilates his female victims
viciously. Londoners roar for quick justice. Marietta
cannot find help from her drunken older brother or her
friends, who will not return her calls. Broke and without
any options left, Marietta approaches Gabriel Noble, an
investigator who helps those in need. His price is high and
Marietta accedes. She will participate in the investigation
without reservation and will give Gabriel three favors in
payment. At great cost, Gabriel Noble survived his experience with
an amoral predator in his childhood. The episode left him
with disdain and hatred for the upper class. And it changed
Gabriel from prey to predator. He aids the weak against
injustice, asking those who are unable to pay his
exorbitant fees for future favors. His network has grown,
along with his reputation. Gabriel demands total control
and he leaves nothing to chance. When Marietta arrives at
his door, he does not perceive her as an ordinary society
miss, but as a sharp-tongued young woman who agrees to his
demands without losing the only thing she has left -- her
pride. Marietta enters Gabriel's world as they scour the taverns
and the streets looking for answers. As the victims are
identified, it's evident that Gabriel is hiding something
from her. He refuses to answer her questions and instead
demands her trust. Marietta's choices are few, and she
prays Gabriel will not betray her. Ms. Mallory, who's written only six books, continues to
astound us with her talent. She produces rich spellbinding
Regency romances with compelling mysteries and wicked
sensuality. She portrays her fascinating characters with a
depth that explores their weaknesses and strengths. Plan on
staying up all night, as it will become impossible to put
this memorable book down.
SUMMARY
Three nights of danger . . . When her brother was arrested for murder, the ton shut its
doors to Marietta Winters. No one would help her save him
from the gallows—no one but Gabriel Noble. In exchange for
taking the case, Gabriel requests three favors from the
desperate young beauty, and Marietta has no other choice
but to make a deal with the sinfully handsome devil. Three nights of pleasure . . . Searching for clues in the rough underbelly of London,
Marietta must masquerade as a shamelessly wanton wench—
much to Gabriel's delight. But Marietta swears to herself
that her passionate moans are just for show. She could
never fall in love with such a maddening, arrogant,
seductive stranger . . . could she? Three nights of sin . . . Night after night, she satisfies his wicked cravings. But
soon Gabriel wants more from Marietta than just three
nights of sin—and even a sordid secret in his past won't
prevent him from trying to possess her forever.
|
