- Paperback: 338 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Press (29 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312937997
- ISBN-13: 978-0312937997
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.9 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 137,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Helen Mansfield's idiotic brother has done the unthinkable and gambled away her virginity in order to save the family estate. When Helen goes to find the man who has won her and beg for mercy, what she finds is Luke Westmoreland, illegitimate son of a duke and a lusty, wildly attractive pirate.
Luke is an infamous smuggler and thief but thanks to an act of bravery on the high seas he is now hailed by society as a hero. Despite his elevated status, he is still a low-born pirate and is intrigued by the pure and delightful Helen. As the pair spend more time together, Luke realises that their encounters are more adventurous and abandoned than all his previous high seas adventures and perhaps he has finally found the best treasure. But there is someone that is determined to own Helen and they'll stop at nothing to have her.
This book features the common character of the Duke of Roswell as seen in Cheryl Holt's previous books, My Only Love and My True Love, yet despite this connection there is no common storyline and this book is a stand alone novel.
Cheryl Holt brings another erotic romp as an uncouth pirate meets his match in the virginal yet feisty Helen. Helen was a likeable and believable character but it was Luke as the arrogant alpha male that really stole the show. The way he is so arrogant yet manages to be brought down by love is great to read. There is also a nice secondary romance between two people who are adept at keeping secrets!
My reasons for only giving the book 4 stars was that the villain was so disgustingly vile that, at times, it was quite creepy. I suppose it shows that it was well written but it freaked me out a little!
Overall, the book was interesting, erotic and involved enough to keep you reading from beginning to end. If you're looking for a sexy historical novel then you should enjoy this one. 4 stars.
Luke is an infamous smuggler and thief but thanks to an act of bravery on the high seas he is now hailed by society as a hero. Despite his elevated status, he is still a low-born pirate and is intrigued by the pure and delightful Helen. As the pair spend more time together, Luke realises that their encounters are more adventurous and abandoned than all his previous high seas adventures and perhaps he has finally found the best treasure. But there is someone that is determined to own Helen and they'll stop at nothing to have her.
This book features the common character of the Duke of Roswell as seen in Cheryl Holt's previous books, My Only Love and My True Love, yet despite this connection there is no common storyline and this book is a stand alone novel.
Cheryl Holt brings another erotic romp as an uncouth pirate meets his match in the virginal yet feisty Helen. Helen was a likeable and believable character but it was Luke as the arrogant alpha male that really stole the show. The way he is so arrogant yet manages to be brought down by love is great to read. There is also a nice secondary romance between two people who are adept at keeping secrets!
My reasons for only giving the book 4 stars was that the villain was so disgustingly vile that, at times, it was quite creepy. I suppose it shows that it was well written but it freaked me out a little!
Overall, the book was interesting, erotic and involved enough to keep you reading from beginning to end. If you're looking for a sexy historical novel then you should enjoy this one. 4 stars.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fast paced and emotional romance with a very sensual and powerful hero!
This was my first book written by Cheryl Holt and I really enjoyed it!
Maria
This was my first book written by Cheryl Holt and I really enjoyed it!
Maria
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
My Favorite from this author so far....
22 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
'Too Wicked to Wed' by Cheryl Holt was one her better novels. This author always had erotic themes along with secondary evil themes or people. In this novel the evil theme was less disturbing (no children) and overall some great twist and turns. I am looking forward to reading everything this author writes.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
pathetic - don't waste your $
23 Dec 2006
Format:Paperback
I can't say a single good thing about this book. The love story was trite, boring, and extremely THIN. It was not romantic, not sexy, not hot, not even erotic - it was pitiful. The plot didn't go anywhere. The lead characters lacked any interesting character traits. Most of the time they are not even in the same area code. This book is a clear case of an author capitalizing on previous successes to sell a poorly written, rushed novel of no value to readers. AVOID!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Arrgh be garr, mateys! A perfect pirate adventure!
18 Sep 2006
Format:Paperback
Simple start--rotten, wastrel brother bets the family estate and his sister in a card game with a pirate--and loses! From there a winning love story emerges that involves hidden identities, how one truly defines a gentleman and not one, but two great love stories. This author can spin a yarn worth the effort and this time, the sensuality is understated and tender. When the two villians finally meet their well deserved justice, there has been so much character growth from their captor, that all that's left is to smile and enjoy.
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