Suzanne Enoch, Twice the Temptation

Twice the Temptation

Suzanne Enoch

Avon, Aug 2007, $6.00

ISBN: 9780061231476

"A Diamond or Forever". The owners of the infamous Nightshade Diamond believe that the gem is cursed and possession means misfortune will strike. In 1814, Evangeline Munroe becomes the latest holder of the jewel. Within a short time of ownership, she collides with Marquis Connell Addison. In spite of her warnings, he courts her risking the legend that bad luck will prove to be their chaperon.

"Diamonds Are Not a Girl's Best Friend". Two centuries later retired jewel thief Samantha Jellicoe and her billionaire lover, Rick Addison find the Nightshade Diamond and an accompanying note that from his ancestors claiming the jewel is cursed. Neither Rick nor Sam believes such nonsense, but then the first calamity strikes followed by the next adversity with the New Scotland Yard suddenly pursuing them.

TWICE THE TEMPTATION uses the gimmick of the cursed gem to provide the audience two entertaining romances, almost two centuries apart. The regency is a fun tale starring likable characters while the contemporary returns fan favorites Jellicoe and Addison (see FLIRTING WITH DANGER, DON'T LOOK DOWN and BILLIONAIRES PREFER BLONDES). Suzanne Enoch display her talent with twice the fun for her fans.

Harriet Klausner