To Seduce a Sinner by Elizabeth Hoyt

To Seduce a Sinner (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #2)

by Elizabeth Hoyt

Jasper Renshaw, Viscount Vale, has a problem: he needs to marry and produce an heir to the title. All Jasper wants is to find a lady who will put up with him long enough to wed so he can return to his customary life of drinking and womanizing. Melisande Fleming, on the other hand, has been secretly in love with Jasper for years. Knowing that Jasper is under pressure to marry, Melisande grasps her fate with both hands and volunteers to wed him, even though she means nothing to him.
Although Jasper is initially only interested in producing an heir, their wedding night is pleasant, if not earth-shattering and he oddly enough finds himself curious about his wife. What does Melisande do all day? What does she think about? Melisande, however, has everything she told herself she'd be content with: marriage to the man she loves. But to her chagrin, she wants more from the Jasper. More of his time, more of his thoughts and heart, and really, while we're on the subject, more lovemaking. Thus, she sets out to seduce her husband by night even as he starts turning up in her life during the day.

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4.5 stars

What a wonderful romance! I immediately fell in love with Jasper and Melisande. Jasper was still dealing with horrors he faced during Spinner's Fall and Melisande was hurt by an old love that made her want to keep her emotions close to her vest. Jasper put forth a jovial manner at all times, but Melisande seemed to see right through him. This frightened Jasper at first, but as he started to really see and get to know Melisande, it was easier for him to be open with her. I liked how the author dealt with their resolutions and I thought Jasper and Melisande was perfect for each other. There were many times when I laughed and a few times I was misty-eyed. The only part of the story that I didn't care for was the mystery involving the betrayer at Spinner's Fall. It did serve a purpose, but I didn't find it engaging.

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