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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

ARC Review: Temptation & Twilight by Charlotte Featherstone

Oh. My. Goodness. I could not put this book down. It was everything I was hoping for and so much more. When I first began this series by Charlotte Featherstone I immediately found myself gravitating towards the sparks between Elizabeth and Iain. There was just so much tension between them that I kept hoping that there was a story there. When I finished Charlotte's previous book Pride & Passion and learned that they did indeed have a shared past and that they would be the hero and heroine of the next book, June could not come fast enough. I've been itching to get my hands on this book and believe me it was definitely worth the wait. Oh how I LOVED it.

Twelve years ago when Lady Elizabeth York was just nineteen and Iain Sinclair, Marquis Alynwick was twenty one they had a torrid affair. Both spent the summer learning and loving one another. When Iain began to realize that his feelings for Elizabeth were growing stronger and into love he decided to break things off. He walked away from the only woman who ever held his heart and for the last twelve years he has spent his time living in regret. In an effort to forget his feelings for Elizabeth he has become the most notorious rake in London and has also taken on the moniker Mad Marquis.

For Elizabeth to say the last twelve years were hard for her is a vast understatement. Shortly after Iain walked away from her without any explanation what so ever she lost her eyesight. She has an ailment that was passed on from her mother that caused her to go blind. Because of this, Elizabeth has spent the last twelve years having to rely on others while at the same time keeping the  love affair she had with Iain a secret from everyone. She is still hurt and in pain and definitely doesn't want anything to do with Iain. To make matters worse is the fact that he is a Brethren Guardian along with her brother and he is constantly around.

When Iain is involved in a duel, and slightly injured he begins to realize that he doesn't want to ignore what is in his heart anymore. He is tired of denying himself of Elizabeth and the love he feels for her. He was foolish to walkaway all those years ago and he is determined to make her see that he is changed and that he loves her.

I seriously was anxious the whole entire time I read this book. I felt the pain both Elizabeth and Iain were experiencing and I felt the love they both felt for one another. There was just so many sparks between the two and I found myself quickly turning the pages to see what was going to happen. Would Elizabeth finally relent and forgive Iain for his past transgressions? Why exactly did Iain leave in the first place if he loved her so much? Seriously, I couldn't stop reading, watching everything unfold. These two have both been to hell and back and there was one specific scene with Elizabeth that broke my heart. I could feel her pain and I just wanted to make it better.

The author did such a good job conveying the pain and love between these two characters. Their story was truly one of redemption and forgiveness. If you are looking for a book that is filled with angst and drama I highly recommend Temptation & Twilight. It is definitely my favorite of the series and it is definitely going on my keeper shelf.

**ARC copy provided by NetGalley**

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9 comments :

  1. It's always sad to read how a hero and heroine but feel such love for one another yet are unable to communicate it. This sounds like an intriguing book that I would love to read to find out if Elizabeth and Iain are able to open up to each other and let them finally come together in love.

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    1. Connie, you definitely need to pick it up. I couldn't put it down. So good.

      Thanks for commenting.

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  2. I should add that my email address is:

    conniecape@aol.com

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  3. I am a big fan of Charlotte Featherstone and have been eagerly anticipating the release of this book --

    With your wonderful review, I am even more excited! ^_^

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    1. Tin, you will not be disappointed. It was definitely worth it. Definitely one of my favorite books I've read this year.

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  4. This new one sounds so great! Just what we like to read. Can't wait for it to release. Thanks for the heads up.

    Sue P.
    suepete12(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Sue. Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I loved it and I hope you like it too!

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  5. I hadn't heard of this but if it's got a blind heroine (and she isn't miraculously cured by the end of the book), then I'm all over it. I've only read a novella by Charlotte Featherstone, but I liked it, so I'll have to keep an eye out for this.

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