TEMPTING A PROPER LADY
Author: Debra Mullins ISBN: 9780061882494 6/2010 HISTORICAL Publisher: AVON
Time Period: Victorian, 1873 London
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A Most Improper Alliance
Two years ago, dashing Captain Samuel Breedlove disappeared without a word. But he's resurfaced in London a wealthy man, only to discover his fiancée preparing to wed another. Now Samuel needs to restore his good name and expose a villain—and tempting, temptable Cilla seems an ideal accomplice.
Priscilla Burke knows the marriage of her charge, Annabelle Bailey, to the Earl of Raventhorpe must be perfect. It would be madness for her to even consider doing anything that would mar this beautiful day and destroy her fledgling career as a wedding planner. Why then is she so drawn to this irresistible stranger who insists she help him sabotage the impending affair?
But a proper lady's desire is nothing to toy with. And a man whose character has been questioned cannot allow himself to dream of happily ever after. This not-so-innocent seduction may have unforeseen consequences . . . |
RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS: 
TEMPTING A PROPER LADY starts out a bit too melodramatic for me. Actually, the word "cheesy" comes to mind. Thank goodness, it turns out to be the steamy summer read I was hoping it would be!
While it isn't a Top Pick, as I have too many nit-picky things for that (like a mysterious, yet boring, coachman sidekick; an unfinished inquiry into the villain of the 'book's misdeeds, etc., but perhaps these items will be tidied up in another book?!), I do like it. The characters are great, and so is the romance.
TEMPTING A PROPER LADY has much to offer, and I find it be quite a satisfying read despite some of the drama.
Shannon Johnson |