SHE TEMPTS THE DUKE begins with action. The brothers, including Sebastian, have been locked in a tower by their no-good uncle...only to be rescued by a lady in shining armor aka Mary. She and the brothers form a strong bond that persists through their lives. After the boys leave once they are freed, Mary always remembers them, but not nearly as intensely as before. When they return, she finds herself set to be married to a dependable man. What happens when the attraction that was between her and Sebastian is reignited?

This author has a way of making the reader care about the characters. Mary is sweet, caring, and kind. It is easy to see why Sebastian would be attracted to her. Sebastian does not trust easily and feels that his scars are observable on both the inside and outside. The reader will feel badly for Sebastian's hard childhood and enjoy Mary's optimism. Their love scenes reflect Mary's character, and have a cutesy side to them. The other characters, particularly the other brothers, pull the novel together.

The plot itself is similar to many romance novels. However, Heath manages to inject her own style that truly make the characters come to life. Romance readers should give SHE TEMPTS THE DUKE a try!