Ripe for Pleasure
Isobel Carr
Forever, May 1 2011, $7.99
ISBN: 9780446572750
In 1783 London some members of the Ton are euphoric that popular courtesan Viola Whedon is writing her memoirs. However, those who will be exposed in her tell all titillating account is appalled by the scandal the bio will cause for them and their family.
In London a mob breaks into her townhouse. Viola assumes they came in search of her manuscript. Lord Leonidas Vaughn offers his protection and she accepts. He conceals from Viola that he knows the reason the thugs assaulted her home; they did not seek her book, but instead work for his odious cousin who believes she has hidden a treasure given to their family by the French king. When a suspicious fire occurs, he takes her to his remote estate where passion ignites and love grows, but he owes her the truth especially as the danger mounts.
The opening act in the League of second Sons is a delightful Georgian romantic suspense due to a strong cast especially the lead couple and their “matchmaking” pup. The treasure hunt is fun to follow as he knows he owes her the truth but struggles to tell her what the hooligans seek. Tense throughout yet fully “Ripe” with humor, sub-genre fans will enjoy this charming late eighteenth contrary tale.
Harriet Klausner
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