Search - Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane, Bk 2)

just so disappointed. While this one was much better than "Wicked Pleasures" - book 1 in the Maiden Lane series, there was just a) too much going on and b)the whole seduction of Lady Hero was unbelievable. She just, out of the blue, decided to stop on Griffin's door step and throw herself at him? not once, but twice? a week before her wedding? Riiiight. Ugh. I'm sadly tempted still to read Silence's story in Book 3, but from the build up in 1 & 2 I think I can already see where it's going. Overall, very disappointed with the writing style, the characters' personalities, and the over arching plot. Would not recommend.

Ahhhh. Another hit by Ms. Hoyt. It was kind of off-putting that they were running around behind his brother's back. But obviously his eyes (and his heart)were somewhere else. Another author probably couldn't pull this off so well. And I just love how the chemistry is always so tangible with her books. It makes you remember how it feels to fall in love. She is such an amazing author! Very much looking forward to the final book in the series. :)

I enjoyed this Hoyt novel tremendously! Great action, comedy, and tear-jerking drama. The love scenes are beautifully crafted. I could not put it down until I finished it. Don't read this if you don't have time to finish it, because it is hard to put down!

Steamy romance

Loved the characters & the story. Another great read by Elizabeth Hoyt. Can't wait for the next story

Notorious Pleasures is the second in the Maiden Lane series. I was fortunate enough to have been able to read Wicked Intentions, the first in the series. I really liked Wicked Intentions so I have very high expectations for Notorious Pleasures.

Book two follows Lady Hero and the Home for Unfortunate Infants and Foundling Children. But Hero is the main character in this book. The book starts just about where the last book left off. Hero is due to marry the Duke of Wakefield, but she has her secrets, like the foundling home. And then one big secret comes to the forefront of the story. Hero has fallen in love, and not with her fiance...

I liked Hero and was glad to see her as the tie-in from the first book. She was so strong, but yet she knew her place in society and tried to ensure she stayed within the confines of that place. Although she is not always as proper as she appears to be. Her secret of helping with the Foundling home is one that she's kept from all of the men in her life, except one. Then when her romance with Reading becomes more than just flirtatious her position in society is very much in danger.

This, much like the first book, was such an engaging read. Hoyt has a great command of language and makes the book so enjoyable. After now reading two of Hoyt's books I would imagine she could write a book about paint drying and make it interesting. So needless to say I will be waiting for book three in the series, which is due out later this year.

A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher. This is not a paid review and is a truthful and honest review.