Tempted All Night

by Liz Carlyle

Book Overview

Lady Phaedra Northampton is a proper English miss -- but burdened by a dark secret. She's buried her shame in running her wealthy brother Lord Nash's household while hiding behind a sharp wit and dull... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416593136
• ISBN13: 9781416593133
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Crackerjack Book from an Old Pro

Sometimes I hesitate in reading the novels from the experienced writers in the genre because (it seems) the business of publishing pushes some authors into trading on their name and reputation and turning out some dreadful work. Be comforted friends, because this is a goodie. Great character development for both male and female leads and the added touch of independence from the female lead adds a sweetness to the sensuality. Everybody knows what they're doing--no deflowering nonsense here. Plus just a great handle on setting and a ripping good plot--add a wonderful, authentic feeling reconcilliation. Oh yeah--this one is a keeper!

Excellent Addition to this Series

This story has been detailed by a number of reviewers so I am only giving my opinion on the story. It was great! I liked the fact it was a little darker and more erotic but not to the extreme some suggest. I love all the characters that continue on through Liz Carlyle's series. Kem is an all time favorite. I enjoyed Phaedra and Tristan who are an exciting pairing; the mystery is perfect for the characters; and Zoe is a great catalyst. To those who disliked the book and intimate that those of us who do are reacting to some false notion that the offerings in this genre are sadly lacking, I say de gustibus non desputandem! There is no accounting for taste, or to each their own. I have found no lack of excellent offerings from this new Liz Carlye, to the new Robin Schone, Victoria Alexander an a number of others, and if you are in to vampire romance, there is a lot of great new romance, Samantha Sommersby, Lara Adrian, Alexandra Ivy,Jeaniene Frost, Jacki Frank, Christine Feehan just to name a few. I think Tempted All Night is a really good read because IT IS, not because there is a dirth of good reads available so that it appears good. Liz Carlyle on a bad day is good and Tempted All Night must be the result of a lot of really good days!

Really enjoyable read.

I picked this book because of the good reviews it had gotten. I was not disappointed. I really enjoyed this book, even with the more erotic tone. I had not seen bondage in her works before, but it was not excessively done. I also thought it was strange that Phaedra, the heroine, was only 21 and acted way older. I guess with everything that happens to her at such a young age, only 15, it would make her mature very quickly. I really liked her character, and thought Tristan was a really good counterpart to her. Also, I thought the epilogue was so touching, especially after the secret is revealed and we understand why she became a bluestocking. I really liked Tristan, I just did not like the mention of the other women he had bedded in the beginning. However, some authors do that, but throughout the book, the reader comes to see how deeply he comes to fall for Phaedra. It was really touching and well done of the author. I look forward for more, and can't wait for Zoe's story.

exhilarating nineteenth century amateur sleuth romantic suspense thriller

In 1830 London Lady Phaedra Northampton's quest to locate a missing woman Millie abruptly halts when Gorsky the Russian she sought to obtain information from is dead with a knife in his back. Rake Viscount Tristan Talbot also searched for the same dead Russian as a death bed wish he gave to his estranged father who begged him to complete his last Foreign Intelligent Office mission. When Phaedra and Tristan meet, the attraction has both shocked though she denies the feelings having given up on attraction following a scandal. Tristan fears his reaction because he is the son of a failed marriage between his dying dad and a mom his father refuses to speak about. They have a common goal to solve the murder of the Russian, but differing hidden agendas; hers is to find the missing female from her village and his to please his father. Love is a hindrance to each. This exhilarating early nineteenth century amateur sleuth romantic suspense thriller grips the audience due to the baggage both lead characters carry as they investigate their connected cases and fall in love. Phaedra has a past that makes it difficult for her to trust while Tristan wants to reconcile with his dad. Fans will enjoy their antics as both are used to hanging out with their servants rather than the Ton. Love is a pain in the butt for this pair, but the desire is overwhelming. Harriet Klausner

It's worth staying up to finish....

Perhaps Liz Carlyle's 'Tempted All Night' should be retitled 'Tempted to Stay Up All Night and Finish the Book.' That's the effect it had on me. Briefly, it's the story of Phaedra, a very correct English lady burdened by a dark secret, and Tristan, the ne'er-do-well son of an English lord. Surely a stock set up. But not in Carlyle's able hands. Phae is trying to find her maid's missing sister who has gone on the game and Tristan is completing a mission for his estranged father. They agree to work together, but the plot is just a format for the wonderful chemistry between the protagonists. And, Carlyle, as we all know, made an 'A' in chemistry. These are real, fleshed out characters, who meet and are strongly attracted to each other. But each carries a heavy burden from the past - not the usual silly misunderstandings that romance novels once gloried in - but real, human mistakes and regrets. Their repartee zings and their romance is hot and a bit more erotic than I was expecting from Carlyle. So be warned. For the last few years several of my favorite romance/women's novelists have lost their edge; I sadly now have very few sure buy authors, but Carlyle is holding her own. Three cheers for Phae, Tristan, and Liz!