Review: DUELING, STEAMY SCENES & SEXY HERO!! WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 15, 2014
This is the second book in the Disgraced Lords series. The Disgraced Lords are members of the famous Libertine Scholars and they live for unlimited knowledge and passion. They have an unknown and dangerous adversary that wants to disgrace and destroy each member for the sins of their fathers. Sebastian Hawkestone is the hero in this book. Sebastian grew up in a home of jealousy and violence and believes love is a curse. Sebastian was disgraced in a duel that ended with a dead Doogie Hennessey's life, so he leaves the country. He returns when he receives a pardon and waiting on the docks is Doogie's sister Beatrice Hennessey. Beatrice wants Sebastian to marry her so her family isn't throw out  into the streets and she doesn't care if she has to blackmail him to get him to agrees to marry her. He agrees but tells Beatrice that "Love is an evil that should  be avoided!" and "respect, courtesy and admiration will make a successful marriage!"  Sebastian wants a heir and the freedom to continuing his passionate pursuits and she gets his name and her family will not be on the streets. They marry the next day.  Are they delusional or what!! Soon after wedding they learn someone else killed Doogie and their unknown adversary will keep making attempts to disgrace or kill Sebastian or his family. Beatrice has her own set of problems with her huge secrets and loving a man who doesn't believe in her or her love. Sebastian doesn't understand all the new emotions he is feeling and fights them. Ms. Evans writes such great and caring characters in this book. Before you read this fabulous adventure, I suggest you load up on fire extinguishers because this book has steamy and hot scenes!! There are shootings, an illegitimate but love boy, an evil Earl, intrigue, a dangerous adversary, a manipulating harpy, a kidnapping and two people bound by a pure and deep love. I give this book my highest score of 5 fingers up and 10 toes. I can't wait for the next book of this series.Reviewed by NetGalley ARC.