Tempt Me at Twilight

Tempt Me at Twilight, (The Hathaways Series, Book 3), by Lisa Kleypas Blurb:He was everything she'd sworn to avoid. Poppy Hathaway loves her unconventional family, though she longs for normalcy. Then fate leads to a meeting with Harry Rutledge, an enigmatic hotel owner and inventor with wealth, power, and a dangerous hidden life. When their flirtation compromises her own reputation, Poppy shocks everyone by accepting his proposal—only to find that her new husband offers his passion, but not his trust. And she was everything he needed. Harry was willing to do anything to win Poppy—except to open his heart. All his life, he has held the world at arm’s length…but the sharp, beguiling Poppy demands to be his wife in every way that matters. Still, as desire grows between them, an enemy lurks in the shadows. Now if Harry wants to keep Poppy by his side, he must forge a true union of body and soul, once and for all... My ReviewI love Lisa Kleypas' historical romances and I read most of them a few years ago, however, this one fell through the gaps. I have to say it wasn't my favourite of her books, but I still really enjoyed it. I love the Hathaway family, they're so refreshing and the way that they interact is great; I especially loved how Cam and Leo dealt with Harry, telling him that Poppy didn't need to marry someone she didn't love. The protectiveness and sense of family just leapt off the page. I also loved Dodger, I mean, how could you not love a cheeky ferret who steals everyone's stuff?I liked the premise of the story and I'm a sucker for a redemption storyline, but I just didn't really feel it with this one... I think perhaps it went too quickly, it was like a switch was flipped and it was missing something. It was a shame, because Harry and Poppy had the potential to be some of my favourite characters.All in all, I still enjoyed this book, but not as much as others in the series, which I will now be re-reaading! My favourite quotes from 'Tempt Me at Twilight': '... from what I've seen, the British peerage negotiates marriages with all the romantic sensibilities of a bank transaction.' 'Thank God for sisters,' ' "I think," he said slowly, "that you should marry a man who would appreciate you."She made a face. "Those are in short supply."He smiled. "You don't need a supply. You just need one." ' ' "You were courted by a boy, who had to do as he was told. ... You should try it with a man, who needs no one's permission." ' ' "If you succeed in marrying her, we're not losing a sister. You're gaining an entire family - who will protect her at any cost." ' 'She wouldn't be able to marry for love, but she could at least marry for hope.''In the fairy tale you mentioned last night, I would probably be the villain. But it's possible the villain would treat you far better than the prince would have.' '... the same qualities that were considered faults in an unmarried girl were admired in a married woman.' 'Men love to be forgiven. It makes us feel better about our inability to learn from our mistakes.' ' "It's lovely to talk to your husband after you've been to bed together. They just lie there feeling grateful and say yes to everything." ' ' "... if I hadn't done it, you'd be his now. And he only wanted you if it was easy for him." '