Search - Seduce Me At Sunrise (Hathaways, Bk 2)

((swoon)) You aren't getting this one away from me, ladies. Sorry!

I don't like sullen, brooding heroes. I don't care for mysterious gypsies. I deplore ill, fragile maidens. Well, color me red - looks like I've been lying to myself, because I fell hard for these two. Our massive, dark gypsy with the haunted past isn't cursed with cruelty (as is so often personified), and our fragile heroine has incredible strength of character without losing even a smidgen of her femininity. Who knew fire & water could mix so well???

The chemistry between Merripen and Win is intense and I found myself blushing in a few of these chapters. Believe me, it takes a LOT to make this gal call for the hartshorn & a glass of ice water. ;)

But, what really, really worked well was the continuous interaction of the principal characters with the rest of the family. The first in this series, "Mine Till Midnight," featured the eldest Hathaway sister, Amelia, and her ensuing romance with future husband, Cam Rohan. In most series, characters from previous stories do pop up ... but quite often to just sweep into the parlor to chat for a page or two, have the servants appear with their adorable children, then whisk out the door never to be heard from again until the wedding in the final chapter.

Not here.

Amelia and Cam not only appear throughout the book, they play integral roles. It's wonderful just how well this works to truly draw you into the tales! Although Merripen and Win's story certainly stands well alone, I've just re-ordered the first book and look forward to reading both of these again, straight through. I hope the author continues in the same method and eventually weaves the families' stories into a marvelously appealing tapestry. I can't wait to see what comes next!

Book 2 in the Hathaway series, and actually quite good. The hero is almost a little too angsty, but very hunky & hot. Great secondary characters too. I especially loved the interplay between Leo and the governess, Miss Marks. Hysterical stuff there:P Great ending. Highly recommended.
Grade: A
Sensuality Rating: R

5* 1-nighter! =)

The Hathaway family is right up there with Mary Balogh's Bedwyn family, Johanna Lindsey's Mallory series, and Julia Quinn's Bridgerton family!!

Cheers! =)

I was slightly disappointed in this book. I really adored Merripen in the other books but here he was such a brooding idiot that I had a hard time not skimming through his parts. I really think Win went too easy on him with his back and forth attitude. He was so emotionally weak it was very frustrating.

But 3/4 into the book it picks up. I could have done without Dr. Harrow's speech about why he was so much better than Merripan when they had the manyly man talk. You also finally get to know the paternal history of Cam and Merippan.

Surprisingly I thought there was too much sex in the book. I usually don't mind it but it was all lump together so you are reading two consecutive love scenes at a time and they weren't really that inspirationally written if you catch my meaning. They were okay but for some reason not particularly sexy or fun.

I loved the family interaction and the teaser for Leo's story with Marks (that is a fun book).

Easy, quick read. Good if you are into the series but don't start with this book.

The Hathaways are a very entertaining family, and each installment into their lives promises to be filled with humor and a small amount of intrigue. I enjoy watching Lisa Klepypas bring in charcters from past books and trying to guess which ones will be next.

This book involved Winn and my favorite Merripen. In the previous book she hinted at his mysterious past and in this one all of it is revealed. Including the connection to Cam who is another of my favorites. That is the main reason I read the book. However there are other reasons such as Betrix's animals or Winn and her love triangle between the good doctor and Merripen.

I love this author and I love this series. Great book.