Romance Book Reviews
Page Two of TwoRules of Attraction by Christina Dodd
Avon, March, 2001.Paperback, 374 pages.
ISBN: 0380811995
Subgenre: Historical
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Miss Hannah Setterington made a most unfortunate marriage
to a commoner when she was very young. She ran away from
the marriage, and concentrated on making her own way in the
world. She founded a successful business, the
Distinguished Academy of Governesses, which she made into
a top source for governesses among the ton. Hannah then sells her
business for a tidy sum, and accepts a position as companion to
to the earl of Raeburn's elderly, somewhat confused, aunt.
When Hannah arrives at her destination, she is horrified to learn
that the newly titled earl is really Dougald Pippard, her long-lost
husband that she deserted nine years before. Dougald and Hannah
have always been passionately attracted to one another and
the passion flares again, even though they can barely say
two civil words to each other. Meanwhile, the two are in danger;
the last two earls were murdered and it looks like Dougald is the
next target. Dougald and Hannah have many hurdles to overcome in
order to resolve their differences, not the least of which is staying alive.
Rules of Attraction is the third entry in Christina Dodd's popular Governess Brides series (See, Rules of Surrender and Rules of Engagement). Dougald and Hannah have quite a bit of animosity between them, but with her trademark sly humor and skill at dialogue, Dodd makes the sparring quite entertaining. The danger to the couple adds to the atmosphere, and the passion between the two is fiery hot, making for a compelling and enjoyable read.
The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan
Love Spell, March, 2001.Paperback, 390 pages.
ISBN: 050552421X
Subgenre: Gothic
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Christine Feehan steps away from her
Carpathian vampire romance series into the world
of the classic Gothic romance in this historical
tale, replete with a dark castle, gargoyles, and a dark, handsome
yet terrifying hero with mysterious powers.
In old Italy, the beautiful and innocent Nicoletta is
a powerful healer, who can also sense things with her mind.
The little village where she lives is overshadowed by the
wealthy Scarletti family, which is led by the notorious Don
Giovanni Scarletti. Scarletti lives in a dark and lavish estate
that the locals have dubbed the Palazzo del Morte (Palace of Death) for the
number of Scarletti wives who have all come to mysterious
and tragic ends. When Don Scarletti claims Nicoletta
as his bride, Nicoletta is terrified of the Scarletti curse.
But as she comes to know the Don, she feels love for him.
Nicoletta, although innocent and afraid, determines that
she will find out the source of the Scarletti curse and
save herself, as well as the Don's charming niece Sophie,
who is also in danger.
Christine Feehan, the bestselling author of the popular Carpathian vampire romance series (See Dark Desire, Dark Gold etc.), ventures into new ground with The Scarletti Curse. Feehan has a gift for creating a delightfully gothic mood, and her foray into this subgenre is sure to be another success for her. There is great passion, a delightfully menacing atmosphere, and a strong heroine: Nicoletta is not going to let brooding heroes or the rumor of an evil curse send her running away. With her new Gothic series, Feehan is sure to have another hit on her hands.
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