Too Great A Temptation
by Alexandra Benedict
Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom aren’t the only sexy pirates sailing dangerous waters. Meet Damian Westmore, Duke
of Wembury, nicknamed the "Duke of Rogues" for his lifestyle of lust and debauchery. Technically, Damian is now a
reformed rogue, and is only sailing on a pirate ship in order to exact revenge on the pirates who killed his brother.
But he’s definitely sexy - or at least that’s how he appears to Mirabelle Hawkins, sister of the four pirating
brothers responsible for the death of Damian’s brother. Being together on board a pirate ship with strict orders
to stay away from each other only makes it that much more tempting for Damian and Belle to sneak off and explore
his former lifestyle. In fact, it’s too great a temptation for them to withstand.
When they aren’t dodging attacks from other ships, or denying their tempestuous relationship to her overprotective
brothers, Damian and Belle are indulging in sexual pleasures in every nook and cranny of the boat. Belle willingly
loses her virginity to Damian, and he ends two years of celibacy to find out more about the mind (and especially the
body) of the murdering pirates’ sister. They both planned the affair, but neither planned on falling in love.
Although it follows the pattern of a traditional romance, Too Great A Temptation offers a few surprises along
the way.
This historical romance, set in 1821, with a prologue from 1819, is a fun, well-told story with excitement and
danger, as both characters have much to lose from their relationship. The many sex scenes are often graphic, ranging
from poetic states of arousal to coarse descriptions of consummation and unsated lust. Sexually speaking, there’s
something for everybody here. |
The Book |
Avon Books |
November 1, 2006 |
Paperback |
0060847948 |
Romance - Historical (1819-1821) |
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Excerpt |
NOTE: Explicit Sexual Content |
The Reviewer |
Leslie Halpern |
Reviewed 2006 |
NOTE: Reviewer Leslie
Halpern is the author of Reel Romance. The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies
and Dreams on Film. Coming Soon: A Writer's Guide to Fearless Interviews. |
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