A Matter of Temptation by Lorraine Heath

The handsome duke whom Victoria married is more deliciously exciting than the cold-hearted rogue she was engaged to…
How could he possibly be the same man?

Because boys and girls, he's NOT! *gasp* I do not like this story line people.

We have twins, Robert and John. Robert was born December 31, John January 1. Robert, being the oldest my minutes, is heir to the dukedom.

On ther 18th birthday, they go out drinking. Robert wakes up in Pentonville Prison. He receives a letter informing his parent are dead. The note is from... why it's from Robert! So that means, John had this planned all along.

Robert escapes sends John to prison. Only to find out the next day is Robert/John's wedding day. Torrie, figures something is different about the man she married, she can't figure out what.

Of course, John comes back and insists he is Robert. Torrie is mad at the real Robert saying he lied. Well, what the hell did J0hn do? Come on now. Then she's all hurt that Robert didn't confide in her and blah, blah, blah. The end: Robert send John away to a asylum. Torrie plans on divorcing Robert cause Robert techincally didn't propose to her. But after having a orgasmic night with Robert, she changes her mind.

I don't like this plot line. It's annoying and frustrating. So meh. In fact, I just read the first couple of chapters, then I skimmed the rest of it.

Grade: D

An Invitation to Seduction by Lorraine Heath

Elegant Kitty Robertson is properly betrothed to a most eligible lord.
Then another man becomes intent on her seduction. How can she possibly resist?

Plot:

Kitty and Richard spot each other swimming in the sea. They are attracted to each other. They share a kiss but Kitty says, "I'm to be married." and runs off. Richard soon finds out she's marrying his best friend Nicky.

Kitty is marrying Nicky for securtiy. She loves him, but like a brother. Nicky is marrying Kitty for money. But he's not a selfish bastard, gold digger. Nicky is a nice guy. He does care for Kitty a great deal, just he doesn't love her. He loves someone else.

Richard tells Kitty to wait until the season is over to announce the marriage. He's going to court her. Kitty says no, but deep down she wants him. After sharing a heated moment, she runs to Nicky demanding he announce the marriage. Richard tries to talk Nicky out of marrying her. Nicky says sorry, I need to marry and have an heir.

One night, Richard find Kitty walking around (she can't sleep) and they kiss. What they don't know is Nicky spotted him. The next day, Richard and Nicky go sailing. There is a storm and Nicky's body is lost at sea. In trying to comfort Kitty, they make love. She ends up preggers and they marry.

Richard is then brought up on charges for murdering Nicky. Did he or didn't he?

What I liked: I really enjoyed this book. My sister in law loaned it to me. This is her favorite. I liked that Kitty believed Richard did not murder Nicky. It did cross her mind for a second, but she knew he couldn't have. She stuck by him the whole ordeal.

Even though Nicky was marrying for money, he was a nice guy. He did eventually try and do the right thing after Richard told him not to marry Kitty.

Richard was a good hero. Yeah he started to pursue Kitty while she was engaged to another man but he told Nicky how he felt about her. I give him points for that. That and he stopped Kitty from walking in on Nicky while he was with his lover. He could've just let Kitty discover Nicky. But he wanted her fair and square.

What I didn't Like: Once Kitty and Richard were married, Kitty was all "I'll share wear mounring and will always love Nicky!" Which, I get she's upset but still. She was saying those things on purpose trying to deny her feelings for Richard. But she makes up for it when she stands by her man.

So yes this story is good. First book I've read from this author. My sister in law loaned me some more so I look forward to reading them.

Grade: B+/A-