Lady of Desire 
asked by stix on November 7, 2006 3:32 PM
With the smashing success of Lord of Fire and Lord of Ice, Gaelen Foley has confirmed her place as one of historical romance’s hottest talents. Now with Lady of Desire, a sizzling tale in which a fiery young temptress tames the king of thieves, she delivers her most enthralling–and smoldering–novel yet. . . .
Impetuous Lady Jacinda Knight is the daughter of a scandalous woman. Though society predicts she’ll follow in her mother’s footsteps, the spirited beauty stands unashamed of her passionate nature. Then one night, in flight from a safe but loveless marriage arranged by her strict older brother, Jacinda finds herself alone on a dark and dangerous street face-to-face with Billy Blade, the notorious leader of a band of thieves. His stolen kisses awaken in her a longing for a man she can never possess.
A handsome scoundrel running from a secret past, Billy Blade has never met a woman like Jacinda–her fiery innocence and blossoming sensuality set his rebel’s heart ablaze. Having turned his back on the privilege and power of his tyrannical father’s house years before, he vows to return to his rightful place and reclaim his title, Earl of Rackford–to win the love of the ravishing beauty who has stolen his heart . . .
Impetuous Lady Jacinda Knight is the daughter of a scandalous woman. Though society predicts she’ll follow in her mother’s footsteps, the spirited beauty stands unashamed of her passionate nature. Then one night, in flight from a safe but loveless marriage arranged by her strict older brother, Jacinda finds herself alone on a dark and dangerous street face-to-face with Billy Blade, the notorious leader of a band of thieves. His stolen kisses awaken in her a longing for a man she can never possess.
A handsome scoundrel running from a secret past, Billy Blade has never met a woman like Jacinda–her fiery innocence and blossoming sensuality set his rebel’s heart ablaze. Having turned his back on the privilege and power of his tyrannical father’s house years before, he vows to return to his rightful place and reclaim his title, Earl of Rackford–to win the love of the ravishing beauty who has stolen his heart . . .
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Lady Jacinda Knight has run away from her family. Her eldest brother, Robert, has arranged for her to be married to one of his friends and Jacinda will have none of it. Believing that her family will not listen to her complaints, she decides to escape and make her way to France.
However, before she even gets to Dover, where she can buy passage, a pickpocket named Eddie steals Jacinda's money. She chases him through the streets and alleyways and finds herself in the roughest part of town, in the midst of a gang war.
Billy Blade, leader of the Firehawks, finds and rescues her. After receiving a few stolen kisses from her, he deposits her on her brother's doorstep. Billy, however, is not whom he seems. He is the second son of the Earl of Rackford. He ran away from his abusive father at the age of thirteen and has spent his life surviving in the roughest parts of town.
Billy knows that his older brother has died and he is due to inherit the earldom and all of his father's estates. But he has sworn he will never go back, not even to win the hand of the rich girl he rescued and whom he can't forget.
I can't say that Lady of Desire is one of my favorite Gaelen Foley books. The storyline was sound and the characters vibrant, lively and well conceived. I just couldn't bring myself to like Lady Jacinda Knight. She is somewhat of a feckless heroine, and comes across as spoiled and self-centered, used to getting her way regardless of the circumstances. To her credit, Jacinda redeems herself toward the end when she realizes that the absence of Billy from her life will be utterly devastating to her.
Billy Blade, however, is the epitome of the perfect dark and tortured hero. Despite the past that haunts him, his goodness shines through his actions, including saving Jacinda from her own follies. His only fault of course is falling in love with a self-indulgent twit like Jacinda.
The tale overall is fast-paced and entertaining, albeit a bit predictable.
However, before she even gets to Dover, where she can buy passage, a pickpocket named Eddie steals Jacinda's money. She chases him through the streets and alleyways and finds herself in the roughest part of town, in the midst of a gang war.
Billy Blade, leader of the Firehawks, finds and rescues her. After receiving a few stolen kisses from her, he deposits her on her brother's doorstep. Billy, however, is not whom he seems. He is the second son of the Earl of Rackford. He ran away from his abusive father at the age of thirteen and has spent his life surviving in the roughest parts of town.
Billy knows that his older brother has died and he is due to inherit the earldom and all of his father's estates. But he has sworn he will never go back, not even to win the hand of the rich girl he rescued and whom he can't forget.
I can't say that Lady of Desire is one of my favorite Gaelen Foley books. The storyline was sound and the characters vibrant, lively and well conceived. I just couldn't bring myself to like Lady Jacinda Knight. She is somewhat of a feckless heroine, and comes across as spoiled and self-centered, used to getting her way regardless of the circumstances. To her credit, Jacinda redeems herself toward the end when she realizes that the absence of Billy from her life will be utterly devastating to her.
Billy Blade, however, is the epitome of the perfect dark and tortured hero. Despite the past that haunts him, his goodness shines through his actions, including saving Jacinda from her own follies. His only fault of course is falling in love with a self-indulgent twit like Jacinda.
The tale overall is fast-paced and entertaining, albeit a bit predictable.
reviewed by glassysurf on November 22, 2006 7:35 PM
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Please read about story line on product overview page, it's pointless to keep at it in every review)
I'm so happy that Gaelen did not allow Lucinda (even though she was the youngest) to behave so immaturely as she could have easily done.
Lucinda is every bit of the Heroine and more, she tames wild Billy Blade!!!!
I cannot say enough good things about Galen Foley, I'm so happy I found this whole series, I'm really looking forward to the Spice Trilogy.
I'm so happy that Gaelen did not allow Lucinda (even though she was the youngest) to behave so immaturely as she could have easily done.
Lucinda is every bit of the Heroine and more, she tames wild Billy Blade!!!!
I cannot say enough good things about Galen Foley, I'm so happy I found this whole series, I'm really looking forward to the Spice Trilogy.
reviewed by ronmiller on November 27, 2006 6:31 AM