September 12, 2011
Elliott packs the first Lords of Midnight Regency romance with plenty of steamy sex and sly innuendo. Lady Alexa Hendrie is a quiet sort who’s resigned herself to being a bluestocking spinster with a peaceful solitary life, but when she sneaks out for a night on the town and ends up winning a share of the earl of Killingworth’s brothel and gambling den, she finds herself in circumstances that are anything but relaxed. Lord Connor is poor and desperate, but acquiring such a devilishly attractive and woefully inexperienced business partner may be too great a risk even for him. As Alexa and Connor flee London to escape vengeful criminals, their mutual attraction sizzles beneath delightful banter. Regency fans will especially appreciate the authentic feel of the historical setting.
November 1, 2011
It isn't as if Connor Linsley, the Irish Wolfhound, doesn't have enough trouble trying to discover who is attempting to run him out of business. Now he has to deal with a new partner, Lady Alexa Hendrie, who simply refuses to give up the share in the Wolf's Lair she won in a game of cards. And it isn't as if Connor hasn't tried explaining to Alexa that proper ladies don't engage in trade (especially not in a combination gaming hall and brothel); the annoying woman will simply not listen to reason. Even when Connor's enemies take a more deadly approach to resolving their issues with him, Alexa refuses to budge from his side. All of which means Connor, the most notorious rake in town, may have finally met his match. A surprisingly resourceful heroine and a sinfully sexy hero, a compelling and danger-spiced plot, lushly sensual love scenes, and lively writing work together perfectly to get Elliott's new Regency-set Lords of Midnight series off to a delightfully entertaining start.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2011, American Library Association.)