just so disappointed. While this one was much better than "Wicked Pleasures" - book 1 in the Maiden Lane series, there was just a) too much going on and b)the whole seduction of Lady Hero was unbelievable. She just, out of the blue, decided to stop on Griffin's door step and throw herself at him? not once, but twice? a week before her wedding? Riiiight. Ugh. I'm sadly tempted still to read Silence's story in Book 3, but from the build up in 1 & 2 I think I can already see where it's going. Overall, very disappointed with the writing style, the characters' personalities, and the over arching plot. Would not recommend.

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Ahhhh. Another hit by Ms. Hoyt. It was kind of off-putting that they were running around behind his brother's back. But obviously his eyes (and his heart)were somewhere else. Another author probably couldn't pull this off so well. And I just love how the chemistry is always so tangible with her books. It makes you remember how it feels to fall in love. She is such an amazing author! Very much looking forward to the final book in the series. :)

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I enjoyed this Hoyt novel tremendously! Great action, comedy, and tear-jerking drama. The love scenes are beautifully crafted. I could not put it down until I finished it. Don't read this if you don't have time to finish it, because it is hard to put down!

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I wasn't a big fan of the first book in this series but I decided to give the second book a try anyway. I sure wish I hadn't. I didn't enjoy this book. It wasn't horrible, it just wasn't great. I just couldn't understand why Hero fell in love with Griffin. He doesn't have any redeeming qualities and only at the end does he give up his "career" for her. If you are like me and didn't enjoy the first book, then take my advice and save your credit.

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I love these stories. I even like the fairy tale that leads each chapter. The style of writing keeps me moving through the story. The story of one of the characters from the last book continues in this book The reader is left hanging so they will want to go on to Book 3. I do and I am. Clever technique. Recommend!

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4.5 stellar stars!

I'm so glad that Ms. Hoyt decided to do Lady Hero's story. She is a lovely character that I simply couldn't help but like. Her sister, Phoebe, is precious as well. I immediately felt as if I had a seat at the table while they were dining, or I was sitting along beside Hero in the carriage. Ms. Hoyt writes THAT good. You feel as if you're apart of the story.

The love scenes are scrumptious! Absolutely smoldering. Hoyt strikes the perfect balance between dangerous intrigue and sexy romance.

This book was everything that I wanted it to be. It put a smile on my face and left me wanting MORE.

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Sister of the Duke of Wakefield, Lady Hero Batten has accepted the proposal of the Marquess of Mandeville. Hero is happy with her choice of future husband, until she meets his younger brother, Griffin Remmington, a notorious rake who is said to have seduced his brother's first wife. When Hero travels to the slum of St. Giles to visit an orphanage, Griffin insists on going along to keep her safe. Soon the two strike up a friendship which soon turns into an attraction they can't deny.

I didn't think I would enjoy a book where the main couple were betraying Griffin's brother, Thomas (Hero's fiance), but Elizabeth Hoyt pulls off the storyline with no problems. Maybe it was because Thomas was only marrying Hero to get a wife equal to his station, even though he was in love with another woman at the time. I liked both Griffin and Hero, who showed that opposites attract and are sometimes perfect for each other. I loved seeing how Griffin tried to make himself a better man for Hero. My rating: 4.5 Stars.

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