I was initially taken with Westcliffe's feelings and situation. They don't become a "couple" for a while and as such, they grew on me slowly. Heath develops Clare and Westcliffe's relationship throughout the story. Three years later Clare leaves her exile in the country and comes to London in the hopes that Westcliffe will help her sponsor her sister's first Season, and will give their marriage a second chance. The events that occurred on Westcliffe and Clare's wedding night devastated their lives and in the process ruined the brothers' relationship. On the other hand, at barely seventeen years of age Clare was terrified of her serious husband-to-be. The difference is that although Westcliffe needed Clare's dowry, he was also content with the choice that was made for him. Clare was engaged to Westcliffe at birth and neither had a real choice. Clare understands his position and feels guilt, but is determined to make him understand her own position, gain forgiveness and a true marriage.Ĭlare and Westcliffe's marriage was arranged by contract.
Morgan believes Clare betrayed him with his brother Stephen on their wedding night and there's no way he can forgive her. As the book summary above explains, this couple is estranged with good reasons. The series begins by focusing on Morgan Lyons, the Earl of Westcliffe, and his troubled marriage to Clare Lyons. Plotting devices used: the big misunderstanding the brooding, jealous, possessive, passionate hero the innocent, virginal, strong, passionate heroine the wicked mistress the estranged brothers the scandalous family. Heath makes all these devices work with few exceptions. It's an excellent beginning to a series that focuses on three brothers, their dysfunctional family relationship, sensual exploits and eventual happy endings. Passions of a Wicked Earl is the first book in Lorraine Heath's latest historical romance series, London's Greatest Lovers.
Living for pleasure, they will give their hearts to no one. They are masters of seduction, London's greatest lovers. And she has but one Season to win back the heart of the rogue she betrayed. Unskilled in the sensual arts, she burns nonetheless for the kisses too long denied her. Now, years later, she has blossomed magnificently and has returned to London with one goal in mind: the seduction of her notorious husband. Discovering his young bride in the arms of his brother was a staggering blow-so he banished the beautiful deceiver to the country and devoted himself to the pursuit of carnal pleasure.Ĭlaire Lyons was an innocent, frightened girl on her wedding day, seeking chaste comfort from a childhood friend.
Known throughout for his prowess in the bedroom, Morgan Lyons, the eighth Earl of Westcliffe, cannot forgive an unpardonable affront to his honor.
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