To Taste Temptation (The Legend of the Four Soldiers)
by Elizabeth Hoyt
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Author: Elizabeth HoytEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-01
ISBN: 0446406910
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Forever
Book Reviews of To Taste Temptation (The Legend of the Four Soldiers)
Book Review: A tempestuous historical romance
Summary: 5 Stars
Elizabeth Hoyt kicks off her new The Legend of the Four Soldiers series with the truly wonderful To Taste Temptation.
Mr. Samuel Hartley of the Colonies has just arrived in England and is requesting the assistance of Lady Emeline Gordon to help his younger sister make a good impression on English society. Or at least, that is the reason he is giving to Lady Emeline. In reality, Samuel has come to England to hunt out a traitor, the man whose betrayal led to the destruction of Samuel's regiment at Spinner's Falls. When Emeline initially resists helping Samuel's sister, he tells her he was a friend of Reynaud, her brother who was killed at Spinner's Falls. Emeline will honor the memory of her brother and help the Hartleys adjust to England.
Of course, it is not that easy, especially when Samuel acts like a ruffian and Rebecca, though trying greatly to be a lady, is just not quite up to snuff as a member of the English elite. Emeline also senses that something fishy is going on with Samuel and when she finds out his true reasons for being in England, she determines to help him uncover the traitor. And that is where the already simmering attraction between them starts to burn out of control.
Hats off to Ms. Hoyt for an enchanting, thoroughly captivating historical romance. Here is a woman who does not skimp on details and who, to the best of my knowledge, knows her Georgian England history. It proves to be the smallest details in this book that truly helps to flesh out the characters, the plots, and the motives. And of course, she does not skimp on the romance either. Samuel and Emeline have an electric, pulse pounding relationship from the first time they meet in a staid English drawing room to the more intimate encounters in the bedroom. It is hard for both of them to give up control, particularly for Emeline, who has put her trust and her heart in three men, each of whom have left her.
Emeline is a strong, vibrant character who knows her way around the English aristocracy. She is definitely fascinated by Samuel's lack of graces and rather primitive appearance, but it is the man beneath the exterior who charms her soul, and scares her to her wits end. I loved reading the verbal sparring and the confessions of emotion that made up their relationship. Elizabeth Hoyt has a graceful, elegant, but also sexy way with words and it shows on every page of To Taste Temptation.
If you read and enjoyed Ms. Hoyt's previous trilogy (The Leopard Prince, The Raven Prince, and The Serpent Prince) I have no doubt you are going to take pleasure in every word of this story. If you're new to this author, look no further for emotionally fulfilling and stunning historical romance. I know I'm being a tad effusive in my praise, but I truly feel like this will be one of the stand-out historical romances of 2008. You will surely feel as if you've stepped back in time as you embrace the magic that is To Taste Temptation.
Summary of To Taste Temptation (The Legend of the Four Soldiers)
The ton loves nothing more than a good scandal, and they're giddy with the appearance of wealthy Samuel Hartley. Not only is he self-made, American, and in the habit of wearing moccasins, but he is also notorious for fleeing a battle in which several English gentlemen lost their lives. What the ton doesn't know, though, is that Samuel is inLady Emeline Gordon is captivated with Samuel. Not only does he defy convention with his unusual dress, his sensual smile, and his forthright manner, but he survived the battle that killed her beloved brother. Samuel suspects that the person responsible for her brother's death is Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale, a family friend since childhood--and Emeline's fiancé. Despite Emeline's belief in Vale's innocence and her refusal to break off her betrothal, she and Samuel begin a passionate affair. But can their relationship survive the fallout from Samuel's investigation?
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