To Taste Temptation

Samuel Hartley used to by a guide for the British army in the war against the French and their Indian allies. An American who grew up in the wilderness, he was the only one who could escape after the massacre of Spinner's Falls. He ran for days to get help so that the prisoners could be freed, but some still see him as a coward for not staying. When he finds out that they were betrayed to the French, he travels to London to find the traitor. His best chance is befriending his former commander's sister, Lady Emeline Gordon. The wealthy but lower-class American and the noble Englishwoman soon feel a strong attraction and even love. But their social differences seem insurmountable and Samuel's hunt for the traitor brings great risks with it... The greatest strength of this book was how well it deals with Samuel's trauma from the war. (The same goes for the rest of the series, something which puts it far above your average romance novel.) I liked the plot, the erotic scenes were well done, the historic situation well researched and convincing. The only reason I don't give 5 points is that Emeline was often too harsh and arrogant for my taste, but I must admit that her character is probably realistic enough for this time and place. Despite this small gripe, this is a very good book and the series as a whole is truly excellent. (The series is: To taste temptation; To seduce a sinner; To beguile a beast; To desire a devil)