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A Perilous Temptation
Gillian Dashwood’s wastrel husband wagered away her fortune. His scandalous murder ruined her reputation. Even still, she’ll do whatever it takes to protect her beloved elderly uncle from Lucien Joslyn, the cool-headed gambler whose reasons for coming to the country are as mysterious as his newfound fortune. Once Lucien makes it clear he is certain Gillian is herself anything but innocent, she’s determined to reveal the truth about him. But the simmering desire that draws them ever closer is threatening those with vengeful secrets to keep. Now, trusting each other is a hazard Gillian and Lucien never imagined–even as a chance at an enduring love is the one peril they can’t resist.
Desire Becomes Her by Shirlee Busbee is the first book I have read by her. It was a great visit back to historical England. I’m a huge historical novels fan, and I enjoyed this one.
The book opens with a prologue that was kind of a bang. Gillian Dashwood’s husband gambled away not only her fortune but HER too. He gave a Lord the opportunity to have her for a night, but didn’t even tell her that when he takes her to the party. That night ends with her a widow and the ton thinking she killed him.
Lucien Joslyn is a cool headed gambler who has earned the nickname Lucifer at the tables. Is new to the country, but has already made a strong friendship with Gillian’s Uncle Silas. He has heard the rumors about Gillian, and doesn’t trust her and her cousin’s reasons for coming to visit Silas. He is determined not to let her use his good friend, but also doesn’t understand the feelings she stirs up in him.
The last person on this earth Gillian wants to be attracted to is Luc, because of her former husband’s gambling she wants nothing to do with another gambler. But she also can’t get Luc out of her mind. She is confronted with shadows of her dead husband that threaten the happiness she has found in the years since he has been gone, and she has to find away to stop these things from killing her also. Can she trust Luc with not only her heart, but to help her deal with these dangers?
This was a delightful read. I found out after I started it that it was part of a series of books. I liked the book as a stand alone, but I think I would have liked it better if I have read the rest of the series first. I absolutely adored Uncle Silas, reformed gambler that he is. I hope y’all enjoy this one!! 🙂
3.75 Stars
I’ve been a fan of Shirlee’s books for a long time.
Sounds interesting KcLu! Thanks for your review.
It has been along time since I have read one of Shirly’s books. I will have to get back into her books…
Have enjoyed Shirlee’s earlier books, will be checking this series out. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the intro to this new to me author KC Lu!
Hope y’all enjoy it!! Thanks for stopping in!!