The Perfect Kiss (Merridew Series)
by Anne Gracie
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Author: Anne GracieEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-01-02
ISBN: 0425213455
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Berkley
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Book Review: The romance was sweet and fun to read, and the unforgettable characters made this book a sure winner!
Summary: 5 Stars
Anne Gracie surpassed my expectations! THE PERFECT KISS is a delightful, historical read with a spirited heroine and the softhearted, charming rogue who sought to seduce her.
Grace Merridew was supposed to help her friend escape a loveless and unhappy marriage. She didn't know yet how she was to accomplish this, but she had no doubt she'd find a way. She didn't expect to be captivated by her friend's fiance, or how his touch--and his kiss--aroused the wildest desire within her. How was she to resist him, when he was hellbent on seducing her?
Dominic Wolfe wanted nothing more than to tear down his ancestral home, in revenge for the way his mother had suffered there. Yet, he couldn't turn his back on the abject poverty he found, and more than that, he couldn't resist the beautiful siren who was his fiancee's paid companion. His father's will bound him to marriage to a woman he didn't want and also tied his hands regarding the estate. How was he to find a way out and have his heart's desires?
I didn't expect to, but I LOVED this book! Ms Gracie created such fun and interesting characters in Dominic and Grace, both of whom are larger than life and would stay on with me long after I closed the book.
Grace has an indomitable spirit, and that's what I like about her. There's nothing that she can't do; she just needs to put her mind to it. No helpless heroine, our Grace! She's also a loyal friend and she's very kind. She sees beauty where others don't, and perhaps, this is the best thing about her.
I expected Dominic to be one of those dark, brooding heroes, and he IS cold and stern with others, but with Grace, he changed. There's something about Grace that sets him off, and he becomes this mischievous, fun-loving hunk who loves to tease her. He's also a big, ol' softie and I was thrilled to see this side of him. He's got to be one of the best heroes I've read!
I love the romantic development between Grace and Dominic, and I especially love their interaction. By this, I don't just mean their banter, which is funny and just plain fun. I also don't just mean the way their chemistry sizzled whenever they're together. What I meant was that underneath all that lovely tension, they just love talking to each other. You can feel the way they love being in each other's presence. And this is something I don't see often in books I've read.
I can't forget the unique secondary characters in the book, especially the villagers with their superstitions and the way they closed ranks to protect Grace, when they thought Dominic was angry with her. There's also Frey and Melly, and Grace's big, loving family.
This book has so much heart--it made me laugh and it made tears mist in my eyes. It is THAT heartwarming. The romance was sweet and fun to read, and the unforgettable characters made this book a sure winner! Anne Gracie's books have found a definite place in my keeper shelf.
Reviewed by Silver
for The Romance Reviews
Summary of The Perfect Kiss (Merridew Series)
Before she sets out to see the world, Grace Merridew must first help her timid friend, who is being forced to marry Dominic Wolfe, boorish heir to a huge estate. To that end, Grace disguises herself as a plain and mousy chaperone. But when they arrive at the estate, Grace finds herself being pursued by a big bad Wolfe.
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