Stephanie Laurens, What Price Love?

What Price Love?

Stephanie Laurens

Avon, Mar 2006, $22.95

ISBN: 0060840846

At one time he came close to being part of a major scandal, but his cousin Felicity and her spouse Demon Cynster saved more than just Dillon Caxton's reputation. Since then he has been the epitome of integrity, a man that Diogenes would believe is that honest fellow he sought. Because of his stellar reputation and credibility, Dillon is the Keeper of the Register that lists all racing horses in the country.

In 1831 Lady Priscilla Dalloway wants to look at the Register, but Dillon refuses to allow her a peak. Priscilla hopes the Register can give her a clue as to the whereabouts of her missing twin brother, Russell, who after a heated argument with their father, left to work with racehorses at Cromarty, but like his predecessor there, has vanished without a trace. Priscilla tries to seduce Dillon who wants her, but he rejects her efforts as dishonest, as honesty means everything to him. He demands the truth, so he tries to reverse the seduction as she contemplates whether she can trust him with her twins life. Neither is aware of a potential racetrack scandal that could destroy both of them and her sibling.

The thirteenth extended Cynster tale stars a prot g whose strong ethics make him an interesting character, as his demon is a sexy temptation who wants him to do a minor transgression that no one but they would know about. The relationship between Pris and Dillon makes for a fresh entry, perhaps the best in several years, as she will do anything to insure her brother's safety, while he would do anything for her except sell his integrity. Some readers might say he is too honest, but historical fans will ponder a response to the relevant question WHAT PRICE LOVE?