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The Price of Temptation

by Lecia Cornwall (Goodreads Author)

3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 · rating details · 103 ratings · 32 reviews

Once wed to England's most notorious turncoat . . .

Lady Evelyn Renshaw can ignore thedisgrace her former husband has broughtdown upon her. She can even disregardthe accusations. But when her lifeis threatened because of his actions, sherealizes a stiff upper lip won't be enoughto keep her safe. So she hires a newfootman powerful enough to protect her . . .only to find hers...more

Mass Market Paperback, 370 pages

Published December 27th 2011 by Avon

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Nov 08, 2011 Stacey rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Jan 03, 2012 Danielle rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I stayed up into the wee hours of the night to finish this book and it was so worth it. Lecia Cornwall's The Price of Temptation was so good that I didn't want to put it down. I loved the chemistry between Sinjon and Evelyn. There were so many sparks between them from the very beginning and I found myself quickly turning the pages to see when they were going to finally come together. There was just so much that I liked about this book. The sex...more Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick

I stayed up into the wee hours of the night to finish this book and it was so worth it. Lecia Cornwall's The Price of Temptation was so good that I didn't want to put it down. I loved the chemistry between Sinjon and Evelyn. There were so many sparks between them from the very beginning and I found myself quickly turning the pages to see when they were going to finally come together. There was just so much that I liked about this book. The sexual tension between Sinjon and Evelyn, the intrigue, and danger that seems to be around every corner. I loved it all.

Lady Evelyn Renshaw's husband has been labeled a traitor by his country and no one seems to know of his whereabouts, least of all his wife. For all Evelyn knows, he could be lying dead in a ditch. When Evelyn is accosted in the park by a french man wanting to know her husbands whereabouts she is saved by the honorable Sinjon.

Sinjon is a wanted man. While away at war in Spain he was labeled a traitor and accused of raping a woman. Now back in England, Sinjon wants nothing more to clear his name and have revenge on the man who accused him of these treacherous allegations. Though to do so he must pass himself off as a footman in Evelyn's home and try to find out any information that he can on her husbands whereabouts. This seems simple enough to Sinjon, that is until he starts to get to know Evelyn.

Evelyn is immediately drawn to her footman. She knows that he saved her life, but it's more than that. She can't stop thinking about him. She knows that it's wrong to dally with the footman but there is just something about him that draws her in.

The chemistry between these two literally jumps off the page. I found myself quickly turning the pages to see what was going to happen with them. The sparks and tension between them was great, and when they did finally come together it was explosive. These two were just so hot!

Lecia Cornwall was able to fit so much into this book. I was never bored or uninterested with any of this book. Not only did I love the relationship between Evelyn and Sinjon, but I loved seeing more of Westlake and Marianne. These two are so good together and I found myself laughing out loud quite a few times when they were around.

I definitely recommend this book and I can't wait to read more from Lecia Cornwall. She just has a way of puling you into a story that you seem to forget about everything else that is around you.

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Dec 19, 2011 ExLibris_Kate rated it 3 of 5 stars

The Price Of Temptation is a straightforward historical romance set during the Napoleonic Wars. Lady Evelyn certainly fulfills the requirement of being the lovely lady in distress, but there is also a lot of hurt in her world. She was married to a man that wasn't particularly nice and then turned out to be a traitor. In the world of 19th century London, this means that she is a social outcast. I liked that "Sam" the footman has his own back story. He is a proud man, a soldier, and is trying to p...more

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Jan 12, 2012 April rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-regency-romance

THE PRICE OF TEMPTATION by Lecia Cornwall is an exciting historical romance set in Regency England. This is Lady Evelyn Renshaw and Captain Sinjon Rutherford's story. It has everything needed in a great historical romance. It has romance, love,sensuality,deceit,betrayal,treason,esiponage.and accused traitor and the wife of an accused traitor.Lady Evelyn is the wife of trailor Phillip Renshaw and someone wants what they think she has. Captain Sinjon is an accused traitor,defender of women,a gentl...more

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Oct 25, 2011 Amanda Ryan rated it 3 of 5 stars

Redonk Nutshell: Disgraced and endangered woman finds herself falling for her new footman, who is in actuality a spy

I was intrigued by the premise of this story - Evelyn Renshaw, the wife of a traitor, is plagued by her husband's treachery. When she is attacked by a Frenchman for the delivery a renowned magical French flag her husband has reportedly stolen, she is saved by a gallant stranger. When the same gallant stranger turns up several days later to apply for the position of footman in her h...more

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Apr 11, 2012 Book Binge Blog rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Few Americans realize the close proximity of the British Isles to the European Continent and especially to the coast of France. Of course, we are aware intellectually, but living in the sprawling area known as the United States ill prepares us to recognize what it feels like to live so close to one's enemies and to have to exist in a society that has come to see an individual as a social pariah simply because one's spouse is a traitor. The United States has certainly has its armed conflicts and...more Few Americans realize the close proximity of the British Isles to the European Continent and especially to the coast of France. Of course, we are aware intellectually, but living in the sprawling area known as the United States ill prepares us to recognize what it feels like to live so close to one's enemies and to have to exist in a society that has come to see an individual as a social pariah simply because one's spouse is a traitor. The United States has certainly has its armed conflicts and we have had a decade or longer in the present wars in the Middle East, but for England during the Napoleonic Era, safety was an illusion and the influence of power and money caused more than one citizen to lay aside patriotism and love of country.

This novel is about a woman who is a prisoner in her own home, a target of her family's derision, and a "person of interest" for those who are on the constant look-out for traitors to the English cause. Evelyn is a woman of strong purpose and ideals, a person of honor who has been raised to seek justice and the good of others, and to have a heart of compassion for the down-trodden. Yet when her own life is thrown into the perverbial slop bucket, she is abandoned by all her so-called friends, becomes the long-suffering target of her sisters' constant interference in her life, and must sell items from her husband's collections in order to just survive. She even becomes the object of a French spy's attack who is seeking an artifact that her husband probably stole in order to further his crazy goal of becoming important to the rulers of France. In the midst of her attack she is rescued by an English military officer who is himself the object of another's foul play and who is a fugitive from justice having been falsely accused by a rogue aristocrat.

This novel is an in-depth look into the less than noble aspects of English society during a military conflict that had, by this time, changed the face of Europe and which was becoming a life and death struggle within England as well, although many of the "beautiful people" chose to ignore that fact. Trusting as she was, Evelyn is a woman who still knows that she has been cheated by society out of any possibility of love and children, abandoned by a husband who cared for her not at all--leaving even without a word--and one who is slowly but surely gaining in her sense of self as she becomes a true survivor. This is a love story between two unlikely individuals--unlikely in the sense that Evelyn is attracted to a man she believes to be her footman, and involving a man who must also work not only to stay out of the hangman's noose but who must find a way to prove his innocence. It is also a lovely historical novel that brings contemporary readers into the salons and ballrooms of high society as do most historicals, but one that also introduces the reader to aristocrats who are laying their lives, their reputations and their fortunes on the line to work for the good of their country undercover.

This novel reads beautifully and moves along well. There is the tension of not knowing the whereabouts of Evelyn's husband, the difficulties with the erstwhile gentleman playing footman in order to gather information, there is the continuing sexual tension between Evelyn and her lover, and the awareness of the reader that Evelyn is a woman besieged by government and law enforcement on the one hand, and by her sassy and self-centered sisters and their pompous spouses.

This is a book that historical romance fans will enjoy thoroughly. It is a really fine read and one that will be a delightful way to spend some quality reading time.

This review was originally posted on Book Binge by Judith.(less)

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Jan 15, 2012 Shan rated it 5 of 5 stars

I literally just finished this book and I am now in love with Lecia Cornwall. All, I want to know is where have you been all my life and are there other books that I have missed.

Ms. Cornwall, had me right from the beginning I love a book with romance and intrigue that also is very witty. I can't tell you the amount of time I spent reading with a smile on my face and laughing out loud at something someone side. All the while rooting for Evie and Sin and hoping that Phillip was dead and Creighton...more

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Dec 24, 2011 Jen (Red Hot Books) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arcs, historical-romance

Evelyn has become a social pariah since her husband Phillip went missing amidst allegations of treason. The men and women of the ton whisper that she may have been complicit in her husband's misdeeds. She's constantly being watched, both by her peers and even the crown... for some sign that she has done wrong or that she may know where Phillip is hiding.

Sinjon is a fallen army captain, accused of crimes he didn't commit. He's an honorable man: he even saves Evelyn from assault one morning in the...more

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Feb 05, 2012 Jess the Romanceaholic rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: on-the-run, secret-identity, historical, adultery-or-infidelity, liar-liar, spy, steam-level-steamy, 2012-read

This is a Quickie Review. For the full review, please visit The Romanceaholic.

Expected Release Date: January 1, 2012 (Available Now)
Publisher: HarperCollins
Imprint: Avon
Author’s Website: http://www.leciacornwall.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: No
Series Best Read In Order: N/A
Steam Level: Steamy

Lady Evelyn Renshaw might as well be a ruined woman. Married to an accused traitor, she has no idea if her husband is even alive or not, and is living in a sort of limbo, waiting fo...more

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Jan 31, 2012 Aislynn (Stitch Read Cook) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-s-to-review, ebook, historical-romance, netgalley-read, read-in-2012

Trying to put the past behind her is hard when everywhere she goes there are whispers. Even a few brave souls have come out and asked Evelyn if she's heard from her traitorous husband. She must put on a brave face and stay strong, despite what has happened.

Sinjon has been branded a traitor, even though what everyone believes is a lie spread by the real villain. The one person who can clear his name has disappeared, and when he finally finds someone willing to help him there are strings attached....more

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Jan 23, 2012 SidneyKay rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance-regency

How many footmen does it take to unscrew a light bulb?

Well, none if they are in a historical novel...cause they didn't have light bulbs in Regency England. (We are not counting Humphrey Davy's invention.) Anyway, we have the latest by Lecia Cornwall, The Price of Temptation. And, this story starts out pretty strong. It's a story of two people, Evelyn and Sinjon, who are held in disdain by those surrounding them. The meet, find solace in each others arms, fall in love - the end. Spoilers ahead.

O...more How many footmen does it take to unscrew a light bulb?

Well, none if they are in a historical novel...cause they didn't have light bulbs in Regency England. (We are not counting Humphrey Davy's invention.) Anyway, we have the latest by Lecia Cornwall, The Price of Temptation. And, this story starts out pretty strong. It's a story of two people, Evelyn and Sinjon, who are held in disdain by those surrounding them. The meet, find solace in each others arms, fall in love - the end. Spoilers ahead.

Of course, along the way she is accused of harboring a traitor, her husband. Or knowing where he is. Or knowing whether he's dead or not. Bottom line, she seems to be blamed for almost everything her husband did. And then we have our hero, Sinjon, aka Sam, the footman. You see, he is also accused of nefarious crimes. He may be a rapist, a traitor, a coward, a murderer. But none of those things stop the head spy-master from sending him off on a mission to spy on our heroine, Evelyn... disguised as a footman. He's disguised as a footman, not Evelyn. You know, saying it that way sounds kind of silly, but it all made sense when I was reading it. And, hey, what says romance more than spies, traitors, cowards, rapist, murderers?

Now, don't get me wrong, I liked both Evelyn and Sinjon/Sam. I thought Evelyn's metamorphosis from a scaredy cat to a tough cookie was great. And, she is the one who approaches Sinjon/Sam about a "relationship." I just wish at some point in her evolution she would have stood up to her three horrible sisters.

I also liked the strong sense of how servants were/are treated - as if they were/are invisible. I actually enjoyed eavesdropping on the domestic household in this tale and I wish there had been more of it. Sinjon/Sam blending in with the below-stairs people was so well done, that when his disguise was penetrated I felt sorry for him. Speaking of the disguise part, normally I don't care for disguise/lies, but in the case of The Price of Temptation, this plot-line is where the center of the tension was for me. Forget about finding the missing husband, or clearing Sinjon's name, I was more intrigued by the tension created knowing that at some point his masquerade was going to be revealed. The longer his disguise continued, the more I became apprehensive about the reaction of the people who had come to care for him. I found myself looking at the page count, thinking - OMG when is it going to happen?

Where the book fell apart for me was with the two villains. We race all over clearing up the problem with the husband, and then we have to solve the other villain's hold over Sinjon/Sam. This was all done in the last few chapters; it seemed to me to be t-o-o busy, t-o-o fast. Maybe just one villain would have sufficed. And, the magical flag worship made me cringe. I kept wondering if soldiers in that time period would react in the same manner. They almost seemed as if they were from the Dark Ages instead of Regency.

Overall, this is a good book, a fast read, with some interesting characters; nothing earth-shattering, but charming and nice.
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Jul 15, 2012 Ada rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was a good book, I like the storyline, I enjoyed the main characters, Evelyn and Sinjon. My only problem with this book lies with some of the writing, especially for the character of Marianne. It just seemed a little out of place considering she was supposed to be friends with Evelyn. To me, at times, she seemed a little too snarky for a secondary character. Just bugged the heck out of me but boy was I glad she wasn't the one we were supposed to cheer for. If the book had focused on Mariann...more

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Jul 31, 2012 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Lecia Cornwall was a wonderful new find for me earlier this year. I was really surprised and delighted by her writing and her characters. I’m always nervous trying a new author but Ms. Cornwall’s characters were so engaging I couldn’t wait to pick up a new book by her. Lady Elena is trying to live her life day to day and hopefully move past the fact that her husband was one of England’s greatest traitors. But not everyone believes that Evelyn has no idea where her husband is. Captain Sinjon inje...more

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Dec 17, 2011 Nita rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, fiction, arc, read-2011

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Lady Evelyn Renshaw is the wife of a traitor. She has no idea where he is or what he is doing. She is trying to live quietly and avoid any more scandal. One early morning, while riding her horse in the park, she is accosted by a French man who is looking for an item he knows her husband took. She is saved by Sinjon Rutherford, a soldier out on a mission to save his own reputation after an incident in Spain. After their run-in, Sinjon is asked to spy on Evelyn by taking a job as her new...more

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Jan 23, 2012 Kati rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-reads, historicals, favorite-books, netgalley, 2012-reviews, arc, books-with-reviews

***original review posted at Romancing Rakes***

Well, hello action, adventure, betrayal, adultery, disguise, honor and sacrifice! I've been spending a lot of time with some of you lately and this book has all of you thrown together. What a story.

Reasons to Read This Book:
1. Action. Boy howdy! There's quite a bit of action going on. In the park, at the ball, in the bed, out of bed, in the morning room, at the top of a tower, in the battlefields. Heart pounding, music crescendoing worthy action. No...more

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Dec 10, 2011 Lisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: lecia-cornwall, historical-romance, netgalley

The Price of Temptation takes a common regency storyline--that of a nobleman disguising himself as a servant in an attempt to gain secretive information--and adds a few twists and turns to still make it fresh and exciting. Lady Evelyn Renshaw knows she is the wife of one of Englands most hated traitors and since she truly has no idea where he is, she can just ignore the gossip. However, when a Frenchman attacks her one day asking where a fabled, magical flag is she realizes that she needs to buc...more The Price of Temptation takes a common regency storyline--that of a nobleman disguising himself as a servant in an attempt to gain secretive information--and adds a few twists and turns to still make it fresh and exciting. Lady Evelyn Renshaw knows she is the wife of one of Englands most hated traitors and since she truly has no idea where he is, she can just ignore the gossip. However, when a Frenchman attacks her one day asking where a fabled, magical flag is she realizes that she needs to buck up and is grateful when a mysterious stranger rescues her. When that same mysterious man appears at her home to work as a footman, she is intrigued and a bit attracted to him. Unfortunately, Captain Sinjon Rutherford, or Sam as Evelyn believes, is hiding quite a few secrets of his own and as Evelyn and Rutherford grow closer, the web of lies grows more intricate and telling the truth gets more and more difficult until it is too late.

Overall I really enjoyed this book even though I personally I am not a huge fan of the deception storyline. I thought Evelyn transformed from a quiet, unassuming woman into a bold, confident woman that will not stop until she has her life the way she wants it. Her attraction to the lowly footman Sam was instant but she dismisses it...he is just a footman...but the inclusion of her three, silly and almost spiteful sisters (who seem to only think of themselves first and foremost) make her consider a lover and the results are sure to have you needing a fan handy! How Rutherford is found out to be the notorious Captain Sinjon is quite funny and quite sad at the same time as you can just see the wall go back up around Evelyn after Rutherford had broken it all down. There are many unexpected twists that it will keep you flipping the pages to find out what is going to happen next. And like I said, even though I personally do not enjoy seeing our heroine get deceived by our hero, the reasons behind the undercover spyness are necessary to this storyline and it works well. Lecia Cornwall has delivered a story that is sure to make your heart pound with all the twists and turns, lies and cleverness, danger and intrigue along with a love and attraction so strong it almost just out at you. 4 stars

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Nov 16, 2011 Jen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 4-netgalley, ebooks-i-own, x-read-in-2011

I am really enjoying the Historical Romance novels - This is only my 2nd book in this genre, and the first one was Young Adult - BIG difference :)

I got a copy of this e-book from NetGalley, it doesn't' come out until December 27th, I will post my review closer to the release date

You're going to LOVE this one!

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Jan 11, 2012 Judith rated it 4 of 5 stars

A very enjoyable Historical romance set in toward the end of the conflict with Napoleon. Good writing, clearly defined characters, lots of sexual tension, some espionage, fun dowagers at the ball, and a slice of English life that is fun to read and live in for the time it takes to enjoy this book.

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Apr 29, 2013 Arlene Allen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

Read for BBS award and adored it. I want to know what happens to Lady Caroline. William, despite being the hero's brother, is a slime and she deserved better..

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Apr 24, 2013 Neeuqdrazil rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kobo, library, read-in-2013

Cheesy Regency romance fun. Pretty clear from the beginning what was going to happen, but sometimes, that's just what you need.

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Jan 14, 2012 Barbara rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-2012, romance-regency

Sinjon (love than name) is tricked into spying on Evelyn; nice little espinoge story.

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Sep 01, 2012 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

Loved the story of Evelyn and Sinjon. Good dialogue, with some mystery too

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Feb 19, 2012 Elise Rome rated it 5 of 5 stars

Lecia Cornwall is a new-to-me author, but I will definitely be buying her books after this.

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Dec 26, 2011 Kat ~ Forever Book Lover ♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, romance

The story grabs you from the very beginning... If you enjoy historical romancess with a dash of mystery or intrigue, then Lecia Cornwall’s Price of Temptation is for you. This book has it all. A tale which weaves treason, espionage, secrets, and romance together in a web that the reader can’t help but get pulled in. This novel will leave you crying, laughing and cheering for Evelyn and Sin.

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Sep 25, 2012 Linda rated it 1 of 5 stars

I didn't like that the H/H were knowingly committing adultery by indulging in an affair & that once they were in an affair they seemed to be just thinking when they could be having sex. Hated the cover too!

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Sep 22, 2012 Deepti rated it 5 of 5 stars

awesome love story

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Jan 21, 2012 Mary rated it 3 of 5 stars

The Price Of Temptation had a slow start, but more then made up for it in the end. It was a good read.

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Jun 24, 2012 Mammatess rated it 3 of 5 stars

good book

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Jan 24, 2012 Takayuki rated it 3 of 5 stars

とても面白かった！！

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Aug 28, 2012 Gemma rated it 2 of 5 stars

I had to really push myself to finish this one. I felt like all the bones of a good story were there, but not the meat of it.

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