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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. So great! I love Beauty & the Beast re-tellings, and this was no exception! I enjoyed Hawk and Skye very much. They had wonderful chemistry, and their story was very touching. I also enjoyed reading the secondary story about Cornelius. I am so glad I won this book through the Goodreads Giveaway! Otherwise I might not have known it was out to read it. I can't wait to see what Kate and co. have in store for Quinn! Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing. I really enjoyed this book! Although I have not read the other books in this series, that did not hinder the storyline. I will, however, go back to read this series in its entirety. Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing. I felt like I had missed crucial details when starting to read this book, which is possible as the book is part of a series. The beginning felt rushed and the characters felt like it was assumed I was already familiar with them. By the time I reached the first sex scene around 50 pages in, I felt like none of the relationship was earned. I guess I just like a little bit more of a slow burn. DNF. Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing. This book is perfect for those who love historical romance. The heroine is independent and determined, the hero, dark and brooding. Nicole Jordan did a great job with this story! aucune critique | ajouter une critique
Fiction.
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Historical Fiction.
HTML:Stunning sensuality and breathtaking romance mark this dazzling new Legendary Lovers tale from New York Times bestselling author Nicole Jordan, where an extraordinary beauty teaches a handsome, reclusive ??beast? to love again. The most charming Wilde cousin, Lady Skye has secretly loved the enigmatic Earl of Hawkhurst since girlhood, long before the tragedy that left him scarred both physically and emotionally. When Skye learns that the celebrated hero has returned to England from his self-imposed exile to make a cold marriage of convenience, she brazenly plants herself on his castle doorstep, determined to convince Hawk that she alone is his true mate and destiny. An elite member of the Guardians of the Sword, Hawk has vowed never again to risk the pain of loving??but that??s before he deals with the most enchanting, annoyingly persistent seductress he??s ever encountered. One night of blazing passion leaves him impossibly torn. Will Hawk choose duty over love, or will he open his heart and let Skye??s healing light penetrate his darkness? Praise for Secrets of Seduction ??[Nicole] Jordan delivers a powerful, moving romance with intense emotions, sexual tension and a few recurring characters. This is a marvelous, well-written love by a gifted storyteller.???RT Book Reviews ??I absolutely loved it! The characters were delightful, and their antics kept me laughing out loud and cheering for them! The story had so many unique twists and turns that I did not expect??it was like being on a sizzling hot roller coaster ride.???Night Owl Reviews ??Nicole Jordan writes a wondrous storyline of romance and love . . . Secrets of Seduction has a little bit of everything: humor, love, romance, betrayal, intrigue, suspense and heartbreak.???The Reading Café ??A great introduction to Nicole Jordan, a great twist on a classic tale, and enough to score her a spot on my permanent ??Authors to Track?? list.???The Lemon Review ??Secrets of Seduction is one of the best books I??ve read this year. A classic feel good romance, you??ll love to read!???Love Romance Passion ??The narrative moves at a well-clipped pace with both an interesting mystery to solve and a gloomy castle to transform along with the Earl??s heart. These and the sizzling love scenes are bound to keep romance readers enchanted.???Historical Novels Review ??Humorous, seductive . . . Jordan has written a romantic love story with just the right amount of humor Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Skye fell for Hawk when she was thirteen but put those dreams aside because he was already married. She followed his life after the tragic loss of his wife and child as he fled England to serve his country with the Guardians of the Sword. His return to England and plan for a marriage of convenience goes against her belief that she is his destined bride. Skye devises a plan to show him the truth.
Since Hawk's return, he has shut himself up in his ruined home, haunted by the memories of his lost family and his failure to save them. His planned marriage to his mentor's niece meshes with his vow never to risk the pain of loving and losing again. He doesn't expect the persistent and enchanting Skye, who shows up on his doorstep in a storm with a challenging mystery for him to solve.
I thoroughly enjoyed the development of the relationship between Skye and Hawk. Skye starts her mission knowing that it will be a challenge. She times her arrival to coincide with a storm, counting on Hawk's honor not to toss her back out in the storm. Hawk flatly refuses her plea for his help finding her uncle's long-lost love, but Skye doesn't lose heart. In an amusing scene, she counters all of his objections, wangles an overnight stay, and refuses to accept his decision. Matters become more complicated when a vicious nightmare leads to a night of passion. Skye offers to stay and help Hawk renovate his home while they wait to see if there are "consequences" to their night together.
I liked watching Skye's patience as she teases and torments Hawk out of his brooding ways. Hawk fights hard to resist her effect on him, but it is a losing battle. Skye's light slowly breaks through the darkness that haunts him. The back-and-forth banter between them is fun as Hawk's initial frustration gives way first to unwilling amusement and later to outright laughter. When Hawk finally agrees to find her uncle's long-lost love, Skye insists on going along. The attraction between them continues to grow, and Skye begins to hope that her dream will come true.
Meanwhile, Hawk is caught in a dilemma. He accepts that he loves Skye and wants a future with her, but he made a commitment elsewhere. To fulfill his promise to take over the leadership of the Guardians, he must marry the other woman. I ached for Skye as she set him free rather than make him choose between her and his honor. I also hurt for Hawk, who, now that he had opened himself up to love, faces a loveless marriage. I hoped for a reprieve and cheered as Hawk discovered an alternative that freed him from his obligation. I felt his terror as he arrived home to see his nightmares come to life. The intensity of the ending kept me glued to the pages as Hawk faced those fears and overcame them. I loved the ending and seeing Beauty win her Beast. The epilogue was good and a nice lead-in to the next story.
I liked the secondary story of the search for Uncle Cornelius's lost love. The background of his story was heartbreaking. I loved how Skye stumbled on information that Rachel wasn't really dead and wanted to find out the truth. Her belief that Hawk was the best person to help her proved to be true. I liked following their investigation and kept my fingers crossed for their success. The results of their search were heartwarming, and I loved the reunion. Some circumstances affect the future of the reunited couple, and I liked seeing how each played out.
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