Darling Beast (Maiden Lane, #7)

by Elizabeth Hoyt

A MAN CONDEMNED . . .

Falsely accused of murder and mute from a near-fatal beating, Apollo Greaves, Viscount Kilbourne has escaped from Bedlam. With the Crown's soldiers at his heels, he finds refuge in the ruins of a pleasure garden, toiling as a simple gardener. But when a vivacious young woman moves in, he's quickly driven to distraction . . .

A DESPERATE WOMAN . . .

London's premier actress, Lily Stump, is down on her luck when she's forced to move into a scorched theatre with her maid and small son. But she and her tiny family aren't the only inhabitants-a silent, hulking beast of a man also calls the charred ruins home. Yet when she catches him reading her plays, Lily realizes there's more to this man than meets the eye.

OUT OF ASH, DESIRE FLARES

Though scorching passion draws them together, Apollo knows that Lily is keeping secrets. When his past catches up with him, he's forced to make a choice: his love for Lily . . . or the explosive truth that will set him free.

• ISBN10: 0349406499
• ISBN13: 9780349406497
• Publish Date: 14 October 2014 (first published 1 January 2014)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Imprint: Piatkus Books
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 336
• Language: English

Reviews

[Caitiebelle]

Like the other books in the Maiden Lane series - this is a beautiful, entertaining, enticing and romantic book.

It is not, however, my fav. in the series - but it is no less a masterpiece. This is book #7 and though all the books in this series are stand-alone - I highly recommend starting on book 1 and going forward. Why? Because the brilliance of this Author, we meed a LOT of people in this series - some have small cameos others have bigger ones, some's circumstances change (get married, die, move etc) and if you don't read the books in order - you might get confused. :)

I must admit that the book threw me for a little bit of a loop in the end! It was surprising! And caught me totally off guard! hehehe

This book is easy to read - it flows very well, I found myself laughing, "awww" ing and the romance is wonderful.

This book has a HEA and is a 5* from me - I thoroughly enjoyed it, I also happen to think the Duke of Montgomery is entertaining (he has his own book later in the series! [b:Duke of Sin|27073530|Duke of Sin (Maiden Lane, #10)|Elizabeth Hoyt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1464745760l/27073530._SY75_.jpg|46829059]), I now picture Asa Makepeace (has his own book later on in the series! [b:Sweetest Scoundrel|25309274|Sweetest Scoundrel (Maiden Lane, #9)|Elizabeth Hoyt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1433904993l/25309274._SY75_.jpg|40728160]) as some large furry bear type of man...haha

Captain Travellian is surprising in this book (and his book is the next one! [b:Dearest Rogue|23560810|Dearest Rogue (Maiden Lane, #8)|Elizabeth Hoyt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1423259637l/23560810._SY75_.jpg|40728147]).

All in all I loved it. Perfect for when you need a smile and some fluff with a little bit of action! :)