Helpful Score: 2
From Publishers Weekly
Ladies, loosen your corsets and take a deep breath, because Jordan's newest (after Master of Temptation) is another sensual Regency starring an alpha male and the spirited woman who captures his heart. Viscount Christopher Thorne, a member of the secret society Guardians of the Sword, sworn to uphold honor and defeat tyranny, has his world shattered by the killing of his best friend and fellow Guardian, Nathaniel. A year later, on the Mediterranean isle of Cyrene, Nathaniel's beautiful cousin Diana gives Thorne a letter written by Nathaniel shortly before his death that makes Thorne realize that his friend was murdered and all the Guardians are vulnerable. To keep his dynasty-obsessed father off his back while he returns to London to investigate, Thorne proposes a sham betrothal to Dianawhich he soon wants to make real. Wary of Thorne's rakehell past, Diana refuses to believe he loves her, and it's only during the gripping climax that Diana admits that she can't live without him. Though the first half is light on plot and heavy on sensual encounters, the pace of the second half soon picks up, plunging Thorne and Diana into the mystery of Nathaniel's death. The tame jacket art gives no clue to the story's high sex content, but those familiar with Jordan's work won't be fooled.
Ladies, loosen your corsets and take a deep breath, because Jordan's newest (after Master of Temptation) is another sensual Regency starring an alpha male and the spirited woman who captures his heart. Viscount Christopher Thorne, a member of the secret society Guardians of the Sword, sworn to uphold honor and defeat tyranny, has his world shattered by the killing of his best friend and fellow Guardian, Nathaniel. A year later, on the Mediterranean isle of Cyrene, Nathaniel's beautiful cousin Diana gives Thorne a letter written by Nathaniel shortly before his death that makes Thorne realize that his friend was murdered and all the Guardians are vulnerable. To keep his dynasty-obsessed father off his back while he returns to London to investigate, Thorne proposes a sham betrothal to Dianawhich he soon wants to make real. Wary of Thorne's rakehell past, Diana refuses to believe he loves her, and it's only during the gripping climax that Diana admits that she can't live without him. Though the first half is light on plot and heavy on sensual encounters, the pace of the second half soon picks up, plunging Thorne and Diana into the mystery of Nathaniel's death. The tame jacket art gives no clue to the story's high sex content, but those familiar with Jordan's work won't be fooled.
great historical romance!(erotic)
2nd book in Paradise Series ... loved Thorne in the first book so was excited for him as the hero in this book. Bit's of the "mystery" aspect were a bit predictable but I enjoyed having Yates brought back in this book. The character of Amy will get on your nerves a bit, but she is suppose to. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Very Very Steamy. I'm almost embarrassed Gramma read this before me! (almost)
A favorite author
I thought that this was definately one of her better books!
Nicole Jordan lived up to her books with this one.
With his reckless charm and lust for danger, viscount Thorne is one of England's most elusive bachelors- and - a member of the secret league of protectors known as the Guardians. To thwart his father's matchmaking schemes, Thorne asks and alluring artist to pose as his betrothed.
No woman could tame him... that is until viscount Thorne meets diana Sheridan. Diana swears that she will never love again, but in helping to find a place in society for his charge, she agrees to a sham bethrothel.
With his reckless charm and lust for danger, Viscount Thorne is one of England's most elusive bachelors - and a member of the secret league of protectors known as the Guardians. to thwart his father's matchmaking shcemes, Thorne asked an alluring artist to pose as his betrothed.
Burned once by desire, Diana Sheridan swears off love. But to secure a cousin's place in society, she agrees to Thorne's charade. Then scandal brews, and Thorne insists on going through with the marriage. When Diana refuses, wary of his smoldering passion, the rakish lord wages a dazzling campaign of seduction.
Burned once by desire, Diana Sheridan swears off love. But to secure a cousin's place in society, she agrees to Thorne's charade. Then scandal brews, and Thorne insists on going through with the marriage. When Diana refuses, wary of his smoldering passion, the rakish lord wages a dazzling campaign of seduction.
With his reckless charm and lust for danger, Viscount Thorne is one of England's most elusive bachelors and a member of the secret league of protectors known as the Guardians. To thwart his father's matchmaking schemes, Thorne asks an alluring artist to pose as his betrothed. Burned once by desire, Diana Sheridan swears off love. But to secure a cousin's place in society, she agrees to Thorne's charde. Then scandal brews and Thorne insists on going through with the marriage. When Diana refuses, wary of his smoldering passion, the rakish lord wages a dazzling campaign of seduction. Meanwhile, though danger is to his heart. For he never expected to get caught in a matrimonial snare or imagined that their pretense of a love match would become so tantalizingly real.
With his reckless charm and lust for danger, Viscount Thorne is one of England's most elusive bachelors-and a member of the secret league of protectors known as the Guardians. To thwart his father's matchmaking schemes, Thorne asks an alluring artist to pose as his betrothed.
