Helpful Score: 3
Grade B
Sinful in Satin is the third book in Madeline Hunter's Rarest Blooms series. Celia Pennifold, the daughter of an infamous courtesan had managed to escape from reality for a few years as she lived in isolation among a few women in the country. When her mother dies, Celia is forced to come to terms with her identity and reconcile her estate. Celia chooses to leave the Rarest Blooms and live in a modest home her Mother's estate left to her. She is surprised by a tenant, Mr. Jonathan Albrighton one night when he accosts her in her room by mistake.
Madeline Hunter's writing is like an old friend. I love revisiting and catching up with her. Jonathan and Celia ignite on the page with their forbidden sexual tension. Jonathan is not sure whether or not Celia or her mother was involved with political ties, linking them to traitorous activities. His attraction to Celia and vice versa makes things very tense while he is trying to find answers.
I could have done without all the political intrigue. That is just me though; I have never been a fan of the spy plot and could care less about traitors and such. I felt that Jonathan was an upstanding character with much strength and confidence given his situation with his family. Curious as to where his strength came from. Celia was no wilting flower and was more the aggressor than one would suspect at first glance. I can always admire a heroine who goes after what she wants.
Since it is a series, there are glimpses at the mysterious Duke of Castleford. Will he be paired up with the lovely Daphne of the Rarest Blooms? I see hero material, but will he be redeemed? He is the ultimate, debauched rake after all. Dangerous in Diamonds will be released in May 2011. All I can say is that I am hooked.
Sinful in Satin is the third book in Madeline Hunter's Rarest Blooms series. Celia Pennifold, the daughter of an infamous courtesan had managed to escape from reality for a few years as she lived in isolation among a few women in the country. When her mother dies, Celia is forced to come to terms with her identity and reconcile her estate. Celia chooses to leave the Rarest Blooms and live in a modest home her Mother's estate left to her. She is surprised by a tenant, Mr. Jonathan Albrighton one night when he accosts her in her room by mistake.
Madeline Hunter's writing is like an old friend. I love revisiting and catching up with her. Jonathan and Celia ignite on the page with their forbidden sexual tension. Jonathan is not sure whether or not Celia or her mother was involved with political ties, linking them to traitorous activities. His attraction to Celia and vice versa makes things very tense while he is trying to find answers.
I could have done without all the political intrigue. That is just me though; I have never been a fan of the spy plot and could care less about traitors and such. I felt that Jonathan was an upstanding character with much strength and confidence given his situation with his family. Curious as to where his strength came from. Celia was no wilting flower and was more the aggressor than one would suspect at first glance. I can always admire a heroine who goes after what she wants.
Since it is a series, there are glimpses at the mysterious Duke of Castleford. Will he be paired up with the lovely Daphne of the Rarest Blooms? I see hero material, but will he be redeemed? He is the ultimate, debauched rake after all. Dangerous in Diamonds will be released in May 2011. All I can say is that I am hooked.
Helpful Score: 3
I believe this is the third in the series of a group of women who all feel on some kind of hard times that ended up living together helping to run a business called the "rarest blooms". (I think that was meant to have a double meaning :)
This was not my favorite of the series. The heroine (Cecelia)'s mother was a former mistress of several distinguished gentlemen of the ton. When the her death makes the information common knowledge to all, she is forced to face a life tarnished by her mother's reputation.
The story lacked somthing. I felt as if the fact that she was succombing to an injustice took primary concern over the relationship and romance.
The hero, although good natured, didn't spark anything for me. They did end up happily ever after so it ended well.
I will say, however, I am looking forward to the next book in the series, as the familiar character of Castleford is going to be featured. I'm hoping for some of the mysteries surrounding him to be revealed.
This was not my favorite of the series. The heroine (Cecelia)'s mother was a former mistress of several distinguished gentlemen of the ton. When the her death makes the information common knowledge to all, she is forced to face a life tarnished by her mother's reputation.
The story lacked somthing. I felt as if the fact that she was succombing to an injustice took primary concern over the relationship and romance.
The hero, although good natured, didn't spark anything for me. They did end up happily ever after so it ended well.
I will say, however, I am looking forward to the next book in the series, as the familiar character of Castleford is going to be featured. I'm hoping for some of the mysteries surrounding him to be revealed.
Helpful Score: 1
As usual, Madeline Hunter does not disappoint. Jonathan and Celia's story is very poignant and happy. As their love grows, they become each other's best friend. I couldn't put it down.
