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His Dark Kiss (2011)

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Overall, a well done Gothic romance. The hero was dark and, as a reader, I wasn't sure how the author would redeem him (although you know she has to!)The heroine is painted as a realistic optimist, and it works. She looks for the good in people, and sometimes that works against her. There are times I didn't quite buy it, and yet, her characterization was strong enough for me to say "yeah, that's just who she is." She's that character in the story that deliberately walks into danger.I did figure out about 3/4 the way through who the true villain was, but the author left several options to be considered along the way.There were a lot of moans and groans that distracted me from time to time, places they weren't quite appropriate (silence would have been appropriate!). The author led me by the hand through plot lines where I might not have gone, straining slightly, and yet I bought it. It worked. Some information was withheld, which annoyed me as a reader (the hero's occupation, for instance), and yet if the author had told us sooner, some of the mystery would have been lost. But when she comes face to face with the bad guy, how does she not immediately notice the tell-tale buff pants and black boots (especially when they are not standard issue - spoiler there, so I'm being deliberately obtuse)? All said, I will look to read more in this series.

I loved this author's two post-apocalyptic/urban fantasy books as Eve Kenin, so I figured I'd give one of her Gothic romances a try. I think Gothic romance is not for me. It's too overwrought and inner thought-laden. There's insta-love as well with no real chemistry that I felt for a long time.I didn't love the hero. Lord Anthony was too secretive so it seemed like he was trying to give the impression that he was sinister. Emma overcomes her initial reaction (the only reaction a sane person could come to) and falls head over heels for him. I could see that later on, but it just didn't work for me when it happened in the story. It's well written for what it is, but, as I say, it's really the Gothic elements that I don't actually like. So I guess I'm not going to continue with this series. Someone who likes Gothic romance might really love it, so that's why I'm not giving it a bad rating. I appreciate her writing, I just don't love this genre.

What do You think about His Dark Kiss (2011)?

Atmospheric castle in Wales, mysterious voices, peril in the night, sexy haunted hero, brave and giving heroine. What isn't there to like? An engrossing gothic, almost a cross between Jane Eyre and Rebecca. Great characters, good storyline with just enough sexual tension between the leads. There were a few times when the hero wouldn't necessarily lie, but would often hold back some of the facts. I found this a bit maddening and also his 'poor me' attitude. Aside from this, a great way to spend a few reading hours, would recommend.
—Susan

This is my second read -- I recall the terror of the Round Tower.This is really a great story, and the ending is terribly bloody and surprising.I love Lord Anthony Craven, his son Nicholas, and Emma hired by Lord Anthony to be his son's governess.Emma arrives on a rainy night, perfect for the beginning spookiness. She meets Lord Anthony, and that meeting awakens such sinful feeling within her. However, there is a strong romance here and the author builds it beautifully while keeping the reader on the edge of their seat for the suspense.Lord Anthony is rumoured to be an unethical doctor, and a murderer, but when Emma sees Anthony and Nicholas together she realises there must be something more than just flimsy rumour. Even so, her beliefs are stretched to the breaking limit, but love is stronger than doubt, and that is what Emma must hold onto in order to forgive Lord Anthony his dark past.
—Jayne dArcy

I haven't seen it described as such, but a lot of this book struck me as a newer version of Jane Eyre and I loved that. I love it when authors give a nod to classic books and do it well. I liked the main character, I rooted for her and got annoyed with her, which to me is a sign of a good book. How boring would it be if she did everything you wanted? You would put the book down because it would be too predictable. I loved the mystery surrounding Anthony, you wanted know what was happening in the tower. I don't want to give too much away, but this book will keep you guessing. I had a hard time figuring out who the real enemy was until close to the end, more points for not giving the plot away too soon and letting readers figure everything out halfway through it. *Maybe a Spoiler* I didn't give it more stars because of the love scenes, well the fact that they occur a little too early for me, but I like it when the characters don't get together until closer to the end, but that is just a personal preference.
—Jennifer Hernandez

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