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" This is the first book in an outstanding series by a Master (or rather Misstress!) storyteller.
In this series she spins amazing tales of the people of London in the 18th century bringing out the full richness of that city.
The characters are also beautifully crafted internally with a myriad of shadows and nuances, good and bad, no angels with a few devils. All having multi-layered interactions as human beings.
The other thing I like about Ms. Hotye is authenticity.
Lord Caire is a tormented man who has some peculiar sexual proclivities and when the writer says ‘peculiar’ she delivers.
Mrs. Temperance Dews comes from a totally different background. Not only is she not nobility but she was raised in a very strict household.
The two come together because they make a deal that benefits both of them. Passion was not involved in that deal but it erupted between them like a volcano and they both can’t help delve into their own sensuality.
Love grows, of course, and binds them despite the divide.
There is sweet redemption for several characters at the end.
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- Biba, 12/20/2020
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" Pretty hot romance but the hero and heroine angst is a bit too much at times. "
- Katie(babs), 3/5/2012
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" The book is like a fresh breeze: a truly unique story and unforgettable characters. Can't wait to read Mickey and Silence's story. "
- NatÄlija, 2/24/2012
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" I'm not a big fan of where EH is going lately, and this is just another example. I'd read this if it was in the library, but won't bother buying them. "
- Diana, 11/11/2011
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" It has flaws but I enjoyed the characters, for the most part. The book sucked me in and I couldnt put it down. "
- Andita, 7/19/2011
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" Wanted to try out historical fiction, since I read Wendy Vella's Reluctant Countess. I picked Hoyt on a whim and I'm glad I did. The Maiden Lane series is very enjoyable. "
- Literati_Lit, 7/6/2011
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" Dull, cold, unlovable characters.This was my first book by Hoyt and it will be my last!
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- Share, 5/23/2011
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" "I feel bad about myself because I like sex.""I don't have feelings because this one time twenty years ago someone made me feel sad.""Want to hook up and make each other miserable?""Yeah, totally."
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- Cate, 5/14/2011
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" Now I see what all the fuss between my GR friends is all about! What a fantastic story. I am very anxious to read the next book in this series. I can't wait till Silence's story comes out in September.
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- Denise, 5/1/2011
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" I could. not. put this book down!!! It had everything I hope for in a romance: lots o' steam, a dark mystery, poor heroine title aristocrat.. Perfect. I'm hoping I found a new author to hunt for.
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- gina~*, 4/21/2011
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" Loved it. The characters were so complex and had so much to work through with each other. Both of them were tortured souls who found & healed each other. Won't give away surprise but it was a good one.
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- Beth, 4/18/2011
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" Starts out a bit slow but the story gets better as it goes along. Would have liked to have the murder mystery a bit more developed but it was a fun read all the same.
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- Melanie, 3/29/2011
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" the Silence storyline was totally unnecessary and combined with what I felt were gratuitous sex scenes, ended up pulling down what was otherwise a rather sweet beauty-and-the-beast story.
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- Arati, 3/23/2011
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" This is a wonderful series. I love every book she writes. Wonderful author!
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- Joey, 2/27/2011
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" #1 Maiden Lane series - Historical Romance
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- Ladiibbug, 2/23/2011
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" This is a very good book-keeps you interested, good sex scenes and a nice story with sympathetic characters. First in the Maiden Lane series.
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- Deb, 2/19/2011
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