From Publishers Weekly
Samuel Hartley, raised in North America's colonial wilderness but now a wealthy Boston businessman, arrives in London seeking the traitor who betrayed the 28th Regiment into massacre by the Indians at Spinner's Falls. One of the men killed was Captain Reynaud, beloved brother of widowed Lady Emeline Gordon. Since this respected society matron also chaperones society's young maidens, Samuel contrives to meet her by asking her help in preparing his sister Rebecca to enter London society. The very model of propriety, and engaged to the titled Lord Vale whom she has known since childhood (and who also fought in the ill-fated battle) Lady Emeline is drawn to Samuel's rough vigor, not realizing the demons possessing him. Hoyt parallels the fast-paced tension in Sam's search with growing romantic tension, occasionally lightened by interludes involving Emeline's young son, Daniel; a tart French aunt; and Samuel's own sister. A nail-biting finale creates a satisfying denouement. Hoyt (The Raven Prince , etc.) is firmly in control of her craft with engaging characters, gripping plot and clever dialogue. (May)
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''Hoyt. . . is firmly in control of her craft with engaging characters, gripping plot, and clever dialogue.'' -- Publishers Weekly
''4-1/2 Stars Top Pick! Hoyt's new series, the Legend of the Four Soldiers, begins with destruction and ends with glorious love. She begins each chapter with a snippet of a legend that beautifully dovetails with the plot and creates a distinct love story that will thrill readers.'' --Romantic Times BOOKreviews
''To Taste Temptation is book one in Ms. Hoyt's new series, the Legend of the Four Soldiers, and it's an auspicious beginning. With its vividly drawn characters, neat plotting, and heated romance, it's sure to satisfy.'' -- Romance Reviews Today
''Just when you think she cannot improve on her previous writings, Elizabeth Hoyt pens a superb tale of danger and desireΓΒ’Γβ¬ΓΒ¦Be prepared to stay up late because you will not want to put To Taste Temptation down.'' --SingleTitles.com
''The rich setting, intricate plot, and powerfully intense characters make To Taste Temptation a Desert Island Keeper for me.'' --All about Romance
''To Taste Temptation is book one in Ms. Hoyt's new series, the Legend of the Four Soldiers, and it's an auspicious beginning. With its vividly drawn characters, neat plotting, and heated romance, it's sure to satisfy.'' -- Romance Reviews Today
''Just when you think she cannot improve on her previous writings, Elizabeth Hoyt pens a superb tale of danger and desireΓ’β¬Β¦Be prepared to stay up late because you will not want to put To Taste Temptation down.'' --SingleTitles.com
''The rich setting, intricate plot, and powerfully intense characters make To Taste Temptation a Desert Island Keeper for me.'' --All about Romance