Viscount Benedick Rohan has returned to London in search of a wife. Since his last two wives have died in childbirth, Benedick wants to find a biddable woman to give him an heir and retire to the country never to bother him again. After that he can accommodate as many mistresses, widows and whores as he can stand. His request for a nights entertainment leads to a meeting with Lady Melisande Carstairs. Melisande is on a mission to save as many prostitutes as possible by opening her home to them. She and Benedick clash after their first meeting, but she is quickly back to ask a favor. A secretive club called the Heavenly Host is meeting again, but this time their sexual games have turned dark. Several of the women under her care have been found beaten and raped. They told her the club is planning on sacrificing a virgin during the full moon. Melisande appeals to Benedick to help her shut down the club. He decides to go along with her plan when he learns that his younger brother has entangled himself in this group.
This is the fourth book in Anne Stuart's House of Rohan series and my favorite. Melisande is a strong woman who has devoted her life to her various charities. She is widowed and has no wish to find another husband. Benedick is not Stuart's usual dark hero. He is a alpha male but not over the top. He can be a bit of a jerk, but he isn't uncaring. He doesn't want a wife that he will fall in love with since he is afraid she will die like that last two and leave him alone. But after meeting Melisande and getting to know her, he can't get her off of his mind.
I loved the verbal sparring between the hero and heroine. They didn't just bicker with each other, they argued. In addition, we get to see the return of Lucien and Miranda (from the previous book). They are as entertaining as ever. I also liked the secondary story of Benedick's younger brother Brandon who was injured during the Afghan war. I would love to see a book about him and Emma, but don't think Stuart has any plans to continue the series. If she does, I'll definitely be reading it. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
This is the fourth book in Anne Stuart's House of Rohan series and my favorite. Melisande is a strong woman who has devoted her life to her various charities. She is widowed and has no wish to find another husband. Benedick is not Stuart's usual dark hero. He is a alpha male but not over the top. He can be a bit of a jerk, but he isn't uncaring. He doesn't want a wife that he will fall in love with since he is afraid she will die like that last two and leave him alone. But after meeting Melisande and getting to know her, he can't get her off of his mind.
I loved the verbal sparring between the hero and heroine. They didn't just bicker with each other, they argued. In addition, we get to see the return of Lucien and Miranda (from the previous book). They are as entertaining as ever. I also liked the secondary story of Benedick's younger brother Brandon who was injured during the Afghan war. I would love to see a book about him and Emma, but don't think Stuart has any plans to continue the series. If she does, I'll definitely be reading it. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
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