Lady Emeline Gordon is a portrait of what a proper lady should be- refined, elegant, always in tune with what society deems appropriate. When her neighbor requests she become a chaperone to his impressionable younger sister, she readily agrees. What she soon discovers is the gentleman could use some lessons in refinement as well. An even more surprising discovery? She is inexplicably drawn to this sexy, uncivilized man. Can she look beyond propriety to fulfill her heart’s desire?

Samuel Hartley didn’t arrive in London with love on his mind. A former Colonial soldier, Samuel is seeking an explanation to a tragedy that still lives in his nightmares years after its occurrence. On his quest for the truth he discovers something unexpected- a love for a woman who couldn’t be more ill-suited for him, or more perfect. Can Samuel find the answers he is desperately searching for while winning the heart of the woman he has come to love?

To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt is an emotional journey rich with history that takes the reader deep inside the heart of a man haunted by his past. We feel his struggle, suffering his loss while hoping for the exorcism of his pain. Ms. Hoyt creates the perfect match for him in Emeline, a woman who ultimately tames the demons that punish him. This story is steeped in intrigue, emotion and sexual heat which culminates with a satisfying sigh as the last page is turned.

Reviewed by: Devon