Author: Elizabeth Hoyt
Publishing Date: August 2010
Genre: Historical
Rating: A-
Sensuality: Hot
Book Disclosure: I received a used copy from Paperbackswap.com
Wicked Intentions is the first book in a new series by Elizabeth Hoyt. Lord Caire, a man who can feel no emotion yet haunted by the brutal death of his paid companion, needs access to the slums of London. He makes a proposition to Temperance Dews whose life's purpose is to clothe and feed the orphans of St. Giles. Temperance is in desperate need of funding for her orphanage. Lord Caire can introduce her to high society where she has the opportunity to snag a rich benefactor.
Wicked Intentions is a strong start to Hoyt's new series. Temperance and Caire are fascinating characters whose uniqueness will compel readers to immerse themselves in this rich story. Temperance is haunted by her own sexuality, in which she views her desires as unclean or those of a loose woman. Lord Caire is a man who is unable to withstand the touch of others without it physically causing him pain. He also is emotionally numb, using Temperance as a way to channel emotions foreign to him through her. Temperance is very expressive and that fascinates Caire, drawing him in and he is powerless to resist her.
Besides the explosive chemistry between Caire and Temperance, there is a secondary storyline involving Temperance's sister, Silence. The storyline doesn't take up much page time, but the small amount that is there makes a big impact. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that Silence is in the next book. As it stands now, I am not sure when or if at all Silence will get her own book. I am going to email Ms. Hoyt and see if she can let us know what is in store for the Maiden Lane series. I’ll keep you posted.
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4 comments:
Hmmm, I think I need to pick up this book. All the reviews I've read so far have been so positive... :)
I really hope Silence gets a book. That storyline was dark and got my imagination going. Very curious to see what happens to her.
I have this sitting by the side of the bed, waiting to be read. I might try and read it over the weekend, as I have seen nothing but good about it. I was already anticipating it anyway as I am a bit of a Elizabeth Hoyt fangirl!
Nath - If you like Hoyt, then you shouldn't have a problem with this one. Very unique characters.
Leslie - Man, I really hope Silence gets a book or at least Hoyt continues the storyline!
Marg - Oh you definitely have to read it if your a fan girl. Not.To.Be.Missed
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