Lady Hermione Marlowe catches sight of her friend's unusual
ring on the floor where it must have slipped off her
finger. When Hermione picks it up intending to return it,
she sees the mysterious rogue she adores enter the room. At
that moment, with the ring on her finger, Hermione wishes
she could be invisible from dusk to dawn and follow the man
of her dreams. She'd be able to discover all his secrets
and he'd discover hers. The magical ring grants her wish
and the feather-headed Hermione begins an inconceivable
escapade.
In the earliest days of England, an ancient queen granted
powers to the first Earl of Rockhurst to guard London from
demons from another realm. This mission has been passed
down through generations. Thomas, the current earl, scours
London's street searching for open portals to the demon
world so he can close them. Death and destruction are his
constant companions. The increased activity of evil worries
him. Something is simmering just below the surface.
In the midst of a battle with a demon, Thomas encounters an
invisible woman who saves him with her quick reflexes. But
Hermione refuses to identify herself. She does not want to
see the disappointment in his eyes when she tells him that
she's ordinary and her only claim to fame is being a member
of the eccentric Marlowe family. Hermione prefers to be his
Shadow, the seductive and mysterious woman he desires.
Their unusual partnership continues with Thomas trying to
discover Hermione's identity until the evil surrounds them
and attempts to annihilate them both.
Since I am not a big fan of paranormals, I picked up this
novel with trepidation. It did not take me long to become
completely engrossed in the tale. Ms. Boyle's trademark
humor, enchanting characters and flawless plotting shine
through the story. The paranormal elements work well, but
it's the characters who grab your heart. A memorable read!
They say he's a shameless rake who cares for nothing but
pleasure, a rogue who spends his nights in London's
lustiest locales, gambling and carousing until dawn. But
Lady Hermione Marlowe refuses to believe that the handsome
gentleman she's loved from afar for so long could be so
wicked. If only she had a way to prove to the ton that Lord
Rockhurst is as proper as the rest. If only she knew what
he really did under cover of the night . . .
A Clandestine Encounter . . .
Lord Rockhurst knows what they say about him, and he
doesn't care. Let them think his nights are filled with
craven debauchery. Only he knows his true purpose, his
dangerous goal. But when a mysterious woman falls into his
arms — and thereby saves his life — Rockhurst will struggle
to save his secret. Who is this creature with such tempting
curves and an enticing touch? Rockhurst can only wonder how
he can trust her . . . for he knows he cannot resist her.
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