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Secrets of a Perfect Night
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780380818051
ISBN: 0380818051
Label: Avon
Manufacturer: Avon
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: December 01, 2000
Publisher: Avon
Studio: Avon
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Editorial Review:
Setting: Regency England and contemporary America
Sensuality: 8
This anthology of New Year's Eve celebration stories pairs Regency authors Stephanie Laurens and Victoria Alexander with contemporary author Rachel Gibson, and the collection is a rare treat. The tales begin with Laurens's scandalous Lord Dere as he arrives on Abigail Woolley's doorstep in the midst of a blizzard. Dere and Abigail share a past that neither can forget. They've both gone far too long without love and if propinquity and passion have their way, a blissful future awaits them.
The second in this trio of tales is Victoria Alexander's "The Last Love Letter." Beautiful Rachael Gresham had given all the love in her passionate young heart to handsome Jason Norcross. But treachery and greed tore them apart, their hearts shattered with betrayal and despair. Now fate has brought them together again, the truth at last revealed. Will Rachael and Jason have the courage to put the past behind and reclaim the love that has endured the long years spent apart?
In Rachel Gibson's "Now And Forever," high school friends Brina McConnell and Thomas Mack come together again at a class reunion. They may both have changed for the better on the outside, but inside, they're still as passionately attracted to each other as when they were teenagers. The fire that threatens to scorch them now is very adult, but whether it will last past New Year's Eve is anyone's guess. Whether your personal preference is the charm and wit of Regency England or the sexy appeal of contemporary America, you'll be bowled over with this terrific collection of romantic tales. --Lois Faye Dyer
Once upon a time, three young women each attended a New Year's Eve ball...The moon shone brightly, music filled the air. Kisses were stolen and promises made. But what happens when morning comes?Stephanie LaurensA new year brings new scandal when a rake awakens in the bed of the flame-haired temptress who had seduced him years before. All of society has them bedded, but can he convince her to become wedded?Victoria AlexanderWhen their midnight elopement is foiled, a handsome young earl and his dazzling debutante swear to love each other forever--no matter what. Now it's midnight once again...can their love be rekindled with one perfect kiss?Rachel GibsonShe's attending her high school reunion as a newly formed ravishing beauty; he's now sexy, successful, and determined to give her her come-uppance. What will happen when the clock strikes twelve?
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Once upon a time,
Three young women each attended a New Year's Eve ball...The moon shone brightly, music filled the air. Kisses were stolen and promises made. But what happens when morning comes?
Stephanie Laurens
A new year brings new scandal when a rake awakens in the bed of the flame haired temptress who had seduced him years before. All of society has them bedded, but can he convince her to become wedded?
Victoria Alexander
When their midnight elopement is foiled, a handsome ... Read More
Rating:  - just ok
I bought this because I am a new fan of Rachel Gibson - one of the authors in this book. I loved her story, but I wasn't a fan of the other two. Those stories were set in the early 1800's if I remember correctly. Historical romances aren't my kind of book. If you like that time period you might like them better than I did.
Rating: - Highly enjoyable!
I thoroughly enjoyed these stories of childhood friends/lovers who were separated for reasons beyond their control and moved on with their lives. When they are reunited some 10 years or so later, sparks fly again and the chemistry between them is as strong as ever, but they must learn to let go of past hurts and rediscover each other again. The last story was a pleasant surprise because it was a contemporary romance instead of a regency romance like the first two, which was a nice change of pace.
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Rating: - No more than "average"
Not the best anthology I've ever read. First of all, for some reason New Year's Eve was supposedly the common theme in these stories, but it actually had very little to do with anything. The common theme was actually the convenient number of TEN years that had passed between the hero & heroine seeing each other.
In the 2nd story "The Last Love Letter," I couldn't figure out why it took two years for Rachael to get the letter from her dead husband. (They didn't even have a real post office ... Read More
Rating: - All are Good but they Saved the Best for Last!
This is a three-story collection written by various authors. I will give a description of each story below, as well as what rating I would assign if it were possible to rate each separately. The four stars rating awarded this book is the average taken of all three ratings.
SCANDALOUS LORD DERE: Adrian Andrew Hawsley, the sixth Viscount Dere, has just sworn off women. His reputation as a rake, combined with highly acclaimed abilities in the bedchamber, has women hunting him in droves. But those women are ... Read More
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