Wicked Temptation
Zoë Archer
St. Martin's, Jun 3
2014, $7.99
ISBN: 9781250015617
In 1887, Bronwyn and
Hugh Parrish were the toast of London high society until his death eight months
ago. However, Bronwyn remains stunned
not so much from her grief for her husband; but from learning that that her
late spouse’s business manager Devere stole their funds, leaving her a
penniless widow paying off their debts and no longer acceptable amongst the
Ton’s in-crowd.
Former Crown espionage
agent Marco Black of Nemesis, Unlimited arrives at Bronwyn’s home to obtain
information on Devere. Instead, though
he cannot explain to himself why, Marco asks the aristocrat for her help in
finding the scoundrel; she readily agrees to assist him in bringing Devere to
justice. Clues lead them to France and
the ruthless Les Grillons crime syndicate.
Surviving the French danger while also falling in love, the lead pair
heads to Italy seeking the thief.
The latest
Nemesis, Unlimited Victorian romantic suspense (see Sweet Revenge) is a terrific
thriller with the protagonists facing lethal enemies in England and especially
on the continent. Although the
relationship between the lead couple seems too similar to the stars of
Dangerous Seduction, fans will root for this courageous pair as each struggles
to survive their class taboo attraction almost as much as their deadly
foes.
Harriet
Klausner
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