Grab a cup of coffee or tea, whichever is to your liking,
and curl up with this book that is just plain fun to read.
Meg Piddington is delightful as the daughter of the
chocolate company magnate of Piddington Confectionary. Her
cohorts in sleuthing, members of the Ladies Amateur Sleuth
Society, Willow, Charlotte and Amelia, are equally engaging
and quirky. Their ongoing investigation is to try to find
out who the Jack of Hearts is -- the daring robber of jewels.
But this investigation will have to take a back seat to a
more pressing matter. Someone locked Meg and Gareth
Mandeville, a factory worker, in a storeroom which has led
to a series of problems. First is the question of Meg's
virtue which will certainly leave her ruined in society if
anyone finds out she was alone with a man. Second is who
stole the specially created treasure boxes designed to boost
the sales of the chocolates. The third but definitely not
the last of the problems is why is someone out to pin the
blame of the missing boxes on Gareth.
Meg fully immerses herself into the investigation of these
crimes in order to help prove to her father that even a
female heir should be considered as next in line to manage
the confectionary. But in order to do that she needs the
assistance of none other then the accused, Gareth
Mandeville. Being thrown together with Gareth leaves Meg
feeling many things not the least of which is sinfully
attracted. He just can't seem to keep his hands off her and
even though as a lady she is rue to admit she finds she
would like even more then he is offering. Gareth and Meg
team up for some deliciously sinful moments.
In DELICIOUSLY WICKED, Robyn DeHart introduced us to some
very lovely characters and wove a surprisingly intriguing
little mystery to boot. In keeping with the historical
romance genre the social strata and expectations were par
for the course but she allowed the lady amateur sleuths to
strut their stuff. Can't help wondering, and hoping, if we
will be treated to a next installment starring Charlotte and
the Jack of Hearts.
When wildly independent Meg Piddington finds herself
locked in her father's chocolate factory after hours with
a most disarmingly attractive gentleman, she doesn’t
realize that she is his alibi-proof that Gareth Mandeville
did not commit a dastardly crime. But admitting as much
would destroy her reputation, which gallant Gareth refuses
to do. Besides, he believes even prison would be
preferable to marriage, which is what their revelation
would certainly demand!
At last, here's the perfect opportunity for Meg to doff
her sleuthing hat to get to the root of the secretive
stranger's troubles! Besides, the man sends oh-so-pleasant
shivers coursing through her body. And though heaven may
well await in Gareth's embrace, danger may dwell there
also…if the determined lady embarks on a grand mission to
win his love.
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