
Susan D. (
SusanD) wrote on 1/2/2009...
A very pleasant way to spend your reading time. Teresa Medeiros always tells a good tale.
This book was good. It was also a fast read.
Proper decoram has never come easily to Carlotta Anne Fairleigh-not even tonight, when the lovely, iimpetuous miss is finally making her debut. As she waits to make her entrance, she can't help wondering about the darkened house next door, the supposedly abandoned home of Hayden St Clair, the man society dubbed the 'Murderous Marquess". Certainly one small peek through his window before the festivities would be harmless...And naturally, this latest adventure ends in disaster, thouroughly comprimising the budding debutante's reputation and leaving her suddenly, unthinkably...betrothed! Soon she's en route to the wilds of Cornwall in the company of the handsome, mtsterious marquess whose name the ton whisper with fear and loathing. Yet there is something thrilling and surprisingly tender about her dark, unreachable groom, and the desire in his eyes is undeniable. But before Lottie will surrender to the yearnings in her heart, she must unlock the secrets of Haydens past, now matter how scandalous-or perilous- they may be.....
A decourous little debutante discovers love and passion in an unexpected way. Not from a smoke free home, though it has been packed away in a box.
Proper decorum has never come easily to Carlotta Anne Fairleigh -- not even tonight, when the lovely, impetuous miss is finally making her debut. As she waits to make her entrance, she can't help wondering about the darkened house next door, the supposedly abandoned home of Hayden St. Clair, the man society has dubbed the "Murderous Marquess." Certainly one small peek through his window before the festivities would be harmless ...
And, naturally, this latest "adventure" ends in disaster, thoroughly compromising the budding debutante's reputation and leaving her suddenly, unthinkably ... betrothed! Soon she's en route to the wilds of Cornwall in the company of the handsome, mysterious marquess whose name the ton whisper with fear and loathing.
Yet there is something thrilling -- and surprisingly tender -- about her dark, unreachable groom, and the desire in his eyes is undeniable. But before Lottie will surrender to the yearnings in her heart, she must unlock the secrets of Hayden's past, no matter how scandalous -- or perilous -- they may be.

Pam B. (
PamelaK) wrote on 8/18/2005...
Regency romance - Proper decorum has never come easily to Carlotta Anne Fairleigh - not even tonight, when she is finally making her debut. She can't help wondering about the dark house next door, the supposedly abandonded home of Hayden St. Clair, the man society had dubbed the
"Murderous Marquess". One peek through the window can't hurt....& of course, ends in disaster when she is thoroughly compromised & finds herself betrothed to the Marquess, & on her way to Cornwall.
Yet there is something thrilling - & surprisingly tender - about her dar, unreachable groom, & the desire in his eyes is undeniable. But before she can surrender her heart, she must unlock the secrets of Hayden's past, no matter how scandalous - or perilous - they may be