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A Touch of
Passion
The Disgraced Lords # 3
The Disgraced Lords # 3
By: Bronwen Evans
Releasing March 24th, 2015
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In the latest Disgraced Lords novel from USA Today
bestselling author Bronwen Evans, a vivacious thrill seeker clashes with her
dutiful defender—causing irresistible sparks to fly.
Independent and
high-spirited, Lady Portia Flagstaff has never been afraid to take a risk,
especially if it involves excitement and danger. But this time, being kidnapped
and sold into an Arab harem is the outcome of one risk too many. Now, in order
to regain her freedom, she has to rely on the deliciously packaged Grayson
Devlin, Viscount Blackwood, a man who despises her reckless ways—and stirs in
her a thirst for passion.
After losing his
mother and two siblings in a carriage accident years ago, Grayson Devlin
promised Portia’s dying brother that he’d always watch over his wayward sister.
But having to travel to Egypt to rescue the foolhardy girl has made his blood
boil. Grayson already has his hands full trying to clear his best friend and
fellow Libertine Scholar of a crime he didn’t commit. Worse still, his dashing
rescue has unleashed an unforeseen and undesired consequence: marriage. Now
it’s more than Portia he has to protect . . . it’s his battered heart.
It was all Rose’s fault. Her best
friend had just taken her first lover, having been widowed two years ago. Rose
positively glowed, and Portia wanted to learn more about the act that gave so
much pleasure, especially since she’d not be indulging in the biblical sense
anytime soon. She had no experience in carnal matters, yet she didn’t wish to
die a virgin. She wanted to learn the secrets of conducting an affair. As she
had no intention of marrying any man except Lord Blackwood, she could see
herself ending up an old spinster, leaving at least one item unfulfilled on the
list of things she wanted to experience before she died.
Several years ago, after
recovering from her lung fever, she’d written a list of the things she wanted
to have intimate knowledge of in this life. Making love and experiencing
passion were on her list. Oh, she was not in any hurry to engage in a carnal
affair, but she wanted to learn how to conduct one; she wished to be prepared
should she decide the time was right. Who knows, she might even learn how to
attract Grayson’s interest.
When she set her sights on
something, she always followed through. Where better to watch and learn about
sexual congress than at a Cyprians’ Ball? She just hadn’t counted on Lord
Blackwood, or her brother, attending; she had been advised that the pair were
otherwise engaged.
“It looks as though we’re in luck,
ladies. He’s staring at us quite determinedly.”
Please don’t let him recognize me. If she did not want to be seen, why then did her
blood fire with excitement merely because she was in the same room as the
legendary rake?
Tonight, he outshone every other
man. He presented an enticing image of true masculinity, his striking features
on display despite the event being a masquerade ball, for he wore no mask. His
fair hair curled thick and glossy about his ruggedly handsome face, copper highlights
glinting in the chandelier’s light. His black domino cloaklike garment, edged
in gold, hugged his large frame as if it too wanted to touch every part of him.
She wasn’t the only woman tracking
his movements through the crowd. His presence became the focus of a bevy of
beauties all eager to attract his interest and purse. Some women did not even
care about the money he could provide, for they were interested more in
pleasure.
She reached up and straightened
her turban, shoving a lock of her distinctive red hair back under it. Her face
was completely concealed by a mask; although annoying to wear in the heat of
the ballroom, it was a necessity for her under the circumstances.
A wicked thought flashed
through her head. What would she do if Lord Blackwood were to find her charms
appealing? Just then, from across the room, his gaze clashed with hers and
flared with obvious interest. Or perhaps it was the whole group of women who
caught his eye. There were many here far more beautiful than she.
This is the third book in the series, but can be read as a standalone. Even though Grayson and Portia get their HEA, the mystery of who the villain is continues to the next book. Grayson and Portia make the perfect couple even though it takes Grayson a bit longer to realize it. There were a few moments that brought tears to my eyes, for me that is a sign that the author is doing a good job of conveying the characters emotions. Overall a very enjoyable historical romance. I'm really interested in the both Maitland and Arrend's stories.
ARC via NetGalley
USA Today bestselling author
Bronwen Evans grew up loving books. She has always indulged her love of
storytelling and is constantly gobbling up movies, books, and theater. Is it
any wonder she’s a proud romance writer? Evans is a two-time winner of the
RomCon Readers’ Crown and has been nominated for an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award.
She lives in Wellington, New Zealand.
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ReplyDeleteHi Jen - thanks for the lovely review and for being a part of my release tour!
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