Captives of the Night (Five Star Romance)

by Loretta Lynda Chase

[Angie]

Captives of the Night was much better than the first book! I still didn’t love it, but I definitely enjoyed it. When Leila was 17, her father was murdered. Then she was seduced, got married, and ten years later, she’s trapped in a loveless marriage. Her husband is known for overindulging in women, drinks, and opiates, but he leaves Leila to her painting, so she puts up with it. Then he’s murdered, and she’s the prime suspect. At least until it’s ruled an overdose, and the mysterious Comte de’Esmond agrees to take on the case.

What I liked best about Captives of the Night was that Leila was no simpering flower despite what she’s gone through and what she’s had to put up with. She speaks her mind and doesn’t let anyone walk all over her. She even gets Esmond to agree to let her be involved in the investigation. She’s smart and observant, so she’s able to put a lot of things together for herself. Including some things about Esmond which clearly don’t add up.

I also appreciated that there’s no long, drawn out drama between Leila and Esmond. In the prologue, we learn that he was involved in her father’s murder, so there was a good chance that that would be something that comes between them. Obviously, Leila does have to find out, but luckily they talk about these things instead of throwing tantrums. Leila also learns of Esmond’s true identity, because like I said, she’s very observant. I’m also glad that wasn’t needlessly dragged out either.

Overall, I liked Captives of the Night quite a bit. It took on a fun, mystery tone as Leila and Esmond try to find her husband’s killer. Leila was great, and I really admired her for going after what she wanted and not letting anyone tell her no.

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