Jillian Hunter, The Sinful Nights of a Nobleman

The Sinful Nights of a Nobleman

Jillian Hunter

Ivy, Nov 2006, $6.99

ISBN: 0345487613

Lord Alton Fernshaw hosts country parties that bring a who's who because they tend to turn into orgies. One of the guests Lord Devon Boscastle arrives with the notorious widow Mrs. Lily Cranleigh on his arm. He sees Lady Jocelyn Lydbury is also there so he assumes her brother escorted her.

Unable to resist Devon greets Jocylyn though he knows she probably hates him. Four years ago her father invited Devon to dine with them as considered him husband material; Jocylyn was excited by the prospect. However, he not only failed to show up, he never declined the invitation. He rationalizes his poor behavior then due to the fact he was about to go to war and expected to die. Though he detests her womanizing father, he admits to himself that he admires Jocylyn's courage. He mischievously decides he wants Jocylyn to truly forgive him and not just say it though she is being courted by Adam Chiswick. He is determined that she really mean it so he begins The Wicked Games Of A Gentleman, never expecting to fall in love; Jocylyn has loved him even before he humiliated her four years ago.

The latest Boscastle regency romance is a delightful historical tale starring a likable female who feels under siege as Devon begins his quest that abruptly changes into something much more ardent, loving, and lasting. Fans will enjoy following The Sinful Nights Of A Nobleman, at least the exploits of this lead male as he mounts his campaign winning battle after battle only to lose the gender war when he realizes he surrendered his heart.

Harriet Klausner