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Enchanted By Your Kisses
HIS PLAN WAS SEDUCTION ...
Proud and beautiful Lady Ariel D'Archer bravely bears the cruel disdain of society --- all the while wondering if her sullied reputation will prevent love from ever entering her heart again. But then she meets Nathan Trevain, whose breathtaking gaze enflames her passion and whose softest touch sets her heated blood racing. This is a man unwilling to take "no" for an answer --- nor is Ariel certain she could deny him anything. But he is also a man who harbors a dangerous secret --- one that places Ariel in grave danger once she uncovers it.
HIS DESTINY WAS SURRENDER
The secretive future Duke of Davenport has his own hidden reasons for wanting to help the exquisite fallen rose restore her good name --- and for taking her prisoner once she discovers his true identity. For his lovely captive holds the key to the fate of his lost brother. And it will take every ounce of Trevain's fabled seductive powers to win her help. But the closer he holds her --- the deeper he kisses her --- the more completely the lady Ariel takes possession of his soul. Will she be the one to seduce him with true love --- the sweetest, most succulent magic of all?
Proud and beautiful Lady Ariel D'Archer bravely bears the cruel disdain of society --- all the while wondering if her sullied reputation will prevent love from ever entering her heart again. But then she meets Nathan Trevain, whose breathtaking gaze enflames her passion and whose softest touch sets her heated blood racing. This is a man unwilling to take "no" for an answer --- nor is Ariel certain she could deny him anything. But he is also a man who harbors a dangerous secret --- one that places Ariel in grave danger once she uncovers it.
HIS DESTINY WAS SURRENDER
The secretive future Duke of Davenport has his own hidden reasons for wanting to help the exquisite fallen rose restore her good name --- and for taking her prisoner once she discovers his true identity. For his lovely captive holds the key to the fate of his lost brother. And it will take every ounce of Trevain's fabled seductive powers to win her help. But the closer he holds her --- the deeper he kisses her --- the more completely the lady Ariel takes possession of his soul. Will she be the one to seduce him with true love --- the sweetest, most succulent magic of all?
370 pages, Paperback
First published March 6, 2001
About the author
Pamela Britton
75 books148 followersWith over a million books in print, Pamela Britton likes to call herself the best known author nobody’s ever heard of. Of course, that’s begun to change thanks to a certain licensing agreement with that little racing organization known as NASCAR.
Nowadays it’s not unusual to hear her books being discussed by the likes of Jay Leno, Keith Olbermann, or Stephen Colbert. Flip open a magazine and you might read about her, too, in Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, or Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine. Channel surf and you might see her on CNN, ESPN, ABC or NBC.
But before the glitz and glamour of NASCAR, Pamela wrote books that were frequently voted the best of the best by The Detroit Free Press, Barnes & Noble (two years in a row) and RT BOOKclub Magazine. She’s won numerous writing awards, including the National Reader’s Choice Award, and a nomination for Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart and the Holt Medallion.
When not following the race circuit, Pamela writes full-time from her ranch in Northern California where she lives with her husband, daughter and, at last count, twenty-one four-legged friends.
If you'd like to chat with Pamela you can find her on her myspace where she loves to hangout with her readers.
Nowadays it’s not unusual to hear her books being discussed by the likes of Jay Leno, Keith Olbermann, or Stephen Colbert. Flip open a magazine and you might read about her, too, in Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, or Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine. Channel surf and you might see her on CNN, ESPN, ABC or NBC.
But before the glitz and glamour of NASCAR, Pamela wrote books that were frequently voted the best of the best by The Detroit Free Press, Barnes & Noble (two years in a row) and RT BOOKclub Magazine. She’s won numerous writing awards, including the National Reader’s Choice Award, and a nomination for Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart and the Holt Medallion.
When not following the race circuit, Pamela writes full-time from her ranch in Northern California where she lives with her husband, daughter and, at last count, twenty-one four-legged friends.
If you'd like to chat with Pamela you can find her on her myspace where she loves to hangout with her readers.
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March 25, 2021
I love a good spy/kidnapping story and had really high hopes for this one. Pamela Britton is a new author for me, so I went in not knowing what to expect. I was immediately sucked in by the character development and backstory for Ariel. Her naiveté and broken heart were so endearing, though she was far from a wilting flower. The ton's treatment of her was heartbreaking, but she was brave in the faces of those who looked down their noses at her. She was intelligent and proud, doing everything in her power to maintain a strong facade and fend off her critics with her biting tongue. Not only must she contend with their sneers for her "ruined" status, but she also had to face down their derision at her parentage: they believed her gypsy mother bewitched her earl father into loving her and marrying her before her own untimely death in childbirth.
When she is approached by the darkly handsome, mysterious American heir to the Duke of Davenport, Ariel isn't sure what to make of him. He is one of the few people who does not steer clear of her; then again, he seems to be a bit of a pariah, himself, having been on the winning side of the American Revolution and now living in Britain where animosity still runs hot. He also has a wicked scar on his face -- rather than be frightened by his appearance like some of the other ladies, Ariel is drawn to the mark which serves to make his handsome appearance even more daring. What could have happened to him to have caused such an injury? When he presents a most intriguing opportunity for her to get back at the ton (and to help save him the headache of marriage-minded mamas) Ariel relents and accepts. They will feign a betrothal.
Little does Ariel know that Nathan has his own motives for wanting to get close to the First Admiral's only daughter. She is perhaps the only one who can lead him to the information he needs in order to rescue his younger brother -- that is, if he's survived impressed upon a British naval ship after being captured during the war. The incredibly astute Ariel realizes there's far more to Nathan than meets the eye...and when she discovers his identity...her life and her future are in danger.
Having read this all the way through, I feel as if I've read two stories mashed into one. What started as a story of redemption for both the male and female leads turned into a spy novel. I am going to come right out and say that I didn't love this. I think the romance suffered because of just how terrible Nathan was to Ariel. He hated and mistrusted women. She hated and mistrusted men. Their respective aversions to the opposite sexes was a constant undercurrent and definitely served to fuel their treatment of one another. I think Nathan's treatment of Ariel, in particular, left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. Don't get me wrong, I adore a good kidnapping story and I believe that the kidnapper can have noble intentions even when he does something terrible...but that kidnapper has to show some kindness to his captive. I don't think this necessary component occurred until a little too late for me to actually believe he was softening towards and falling for Ariel. The actual abduction seemed to drag on far too long because of this. I think there were attempts at creating some sexual tension, but they weren't as poignant as I would have liked or as I needed in order to really feel and believe the attraction was strong enough to overcome what Nathan had done (and to overcome their respective dislike of the opposite sex).
Overall, the kidnapping and spy portion of the plot would have served well without the beginning where Ariel and Nathan had pretended to be betrothed. This meant the story took too long to get where it needed to go, and it all felt a little bit unnecessary.
I did find the writing interesting. I enjoyed the internal dialogue and the characters, in general. Some phrases were a tad bit repetitive and numerous similes were used to compare characters to others, though we'd never been introduced to them. I get what was trying to be done, but it fell a little short.
One bone I do need to pick is with Nathan's brother, Wess. We know he was a sailor for the Americans during the Revolutionary War. It isn't until later that we learn he was actually the captain on his ship. Wess is scarcely older than Ariel and, as such, I find it extremely difficult to believe that he'd be a captain of a ship large and powerful enough to attempt to capture another during war. Perhaps I'm nitpicking, but it did bother me.
I liked Britton's style and I, for the most part, enjoyed the strong characters. For a romance novel, I wanted more romance, and I wanted it to be woven throughout. I didn't care for Nathan's treatment of Ariel -- I think it was a tad too strong for a little too long for my taste; it was difficult for me to believe he started to care for her when he treated her thusly. This could very easily have been broken into two stories instead of one. The denseness of the plot made it all feel a bit rushed. Do I recommend it? Yes, with some reservations. This wasn't my favorite read, but it was intriguing.
When she is approached by the darkly handsome, mysterious American heir to the Duke of Davenport, Ariel isn't sure what to make of him. He is one of the few people who does not steer clear of her; then again, he seems to be a bit of a pariah, himself, having been on the winning side of the American Revolution and now living in Britain where animosity still runs hot. He also has a wicked scar on his face -- rather than be frightened by his appearance like some of the other ladies, Ariel is drawn to the mark which serves to make his handsome appearance even more daring. What could have happened to him to have caused such an injury? When he presents a most intriguing opportunity for her to get back at the ton (and to help save him the headache of marriage-minded mamas) Ariel relents and accepts. They will feign a betrothal.
Little does Ariel know that Nathan has his own motives for wanting to get close to the First Admiral's only daughter. She is perhaps the only one who can lead him to the information he needs in order to rescue his younger brother -- that is, if he's survived impressed upon a British naval ship after being captured during the war. The incredibly astute Ariel realizes there's far more to Nathan than meets the eye...and when she discovers his identity...her life and her future are in danger.
Having read this all the way through, I feel as if I've read two stories mashed into one. What started as a story of redemption for both the male and female leads turned into a spy novel. I am going to come right out and say that I didn't love this. I think the romance suffered because of just how terrible Nathan was to Ariel. He hated and mistrusted women. She hated and mistrusted men. Their respective aversions to the opposite sexes was a constant undercurrent and definitely served to fuel their treatment of one another. I think Nathan's treatment of Ariel, in particular, left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. Don't get me wrong, I adore a good kidnapping story and I believe that the kidnapper can have noble intentions even when he does something terrible...but that kidnapper has to show some kindness to his captive. I don't think this necessary component occurred until a little too late for me to actually believe he was softening towards and falling for Ariel. The actual abduction seemed to drag on far too long because of this. I think there were attempts at creating some sexual tension, but they weren't as poignant as I would have liked or as I needed in order to really feel and believe the attraction was strong enough to overcome what Nathan had done (and to overcome their respective dislike of the opposite sex).
Overall, the kidnapping and spy portion of the plot would have served well without the beginning where Ariel and Nathan had pretended to be betrothed. This meant the story took too long to get where it needed to go, and it all felt a little bit unnecessary.
I did find the writing interesting. I enjoyed the internal dialogue and the characters, in general. Some phrases were a tad bit repetitive and numerous similes were used to compare characters to others, though we'd never been introduced to them. I get what was trying to be done, but it fell a little short.
One bone I do need to pick is with Nathan's brother, Wess. We know he was a sailor for the Americans during the Revolutionary War. It isn't until later that we learn he was actually the captain on his ship. Wess is scarcely older than Ariel and, as such, I find it extremely difficult to believe that he'd be a captain of a ship large and powerful enough to attempt to capture another during war. Perhaps I'm nitpicking, but it did bother me.
I liked Britton's style and I, for the most part, enjoyed the strong characters. For a romance novel, I wanted more romance, and I wanted it to be woven throughout. I didn't care for Nathan's treatment of Ariel -- I think it was a tad too strong for a little too long for my taste; it was difficult for me to believe he started to care for her when he treated her thusly. This could very easily have been broken into two stories instead of one. The denseness of the plot made it all feel a bit rushed. Do I recommend it? Yes, with some reservations. This wasn't my favorite read, but it was intriguing.
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August 21, 2015Nathan Trevain was a spy during the American Revolution even though he's the heir to an earl. Lady Ariel D'archer is the only daughter of another earl, "ruined", and has been banished to the country for several years. The two have multiple adventures which cause all kinds of problems but eventually they fall in love and work all out.
Not everything ran true to the time period, but entertaining.
Not everything ran true to the time period, but entertaining.
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