His Dark Desires [Mass Market Paperback]

Jennifer St. Giles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 25, 2005

You are in danger. Trust no one. The terrifying words from a mysterious letter echo in Juliet Bucheron's mind. Destitute ever since her husband disappeared in the Civil War, Juliet has turned her New Orleans ancestral home into a boarding house -- despite the rumors of ghosts, the whispers of scandal, and the stain of murder. But even more unsettling is Juliet's new tenant, a handsome stranger named Stephen Trevelyan. Wealthy, educated, and seductively compelling, Stephen fills Juliet's heart with uncontrollable longing -- and her head with suspicion. Something, she senses, is lurking beneath the surface. And someone is stalking the hallways after midnight. As the danger draws nearer, Juliet wonders if she can really trust Stephen. But as he pulls her closer, she knows she cannot resist him...no matter what the price.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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About the Author

Jennifer St. Giles worked as a nurse in various fields, from pediatrics to cardiac care, until she decided to be a full-time mom and home educator to her three children. She is the author of Touch a Dark Wolf and Lure of the Wolf, the first two novels in the Shadowmen series, and two Pocket Books novels prior to that -- His Dark Desires and The Mistress of Trevelyan. She has won many awards for her writing, including the Daphne du Maurier Award for Best of the Best for The Mistress of Trevelyan. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and children as well as four cats and two dogs. Visit her website at www.jenniferstgiles.com.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (October 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743486269
• ISBN-13: 978-0743486262
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,683,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J.L. Saint is the pseudonym for USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer St. Giles and Jennifer Saints. She is a nurse and mother of three. She has won a number of awards for writing excellence including, two National Reader's Choice Awards, two time Maggie Award Winner, Daphne du Maurier Award winner, Romance Writers' of America's Golden Heart Award, along with RT Book Club's Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Gothic/Mystery. Website: jenniferstgiles.com jlsaint.com Books: The Mistress of Trevelyan 8/04, His Dark Desires 11/05, Touch A Dark Wolf 9/06, The Lure of the Wolf 7/07, Kiss of Darkness 4/09, Bride of the Wolf 5/09. Wild Irish 6/09 Smooth Irish 6/09 Point of No Return: Mammoth Book of Vampire Romances Book 2 9/09. Collateral Damage 12/10, Midnight Secrets re-release 4/11, Darkest Dreams re-release 8/11, Silken Shadows re-release 12/11.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Darkly Pleasurable Romantic Read, May 10, 2006

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This review is from: His Dark Desires (Mass Market Paperback)

Juliet Boucheron, a young widow, survived the Civil War through sheer determination. Responsible for her young son and two sisters, Juliet supports her family by turning her home into a boarding house. Although she is being pressured to sell La Belle du Temps, Juliet is determined to stand strong and keep her son's legacy. But holding on to her home is just one of her worries. Rumors are being whispered that she is not a widow after all and that in fact, Juliet's husband is hiding after he stole a fortune in gold. Gold meant for the rebuilding of the South. Juliet is determined to end these rumors and hires an investigator to prove her husband a hero or a traitor.

When Juliet receives correspondence from the investigator warning her to trust no one and that she is in danger, she is wary. Especially of the new border, Stephen Trevelyan. Although Juliet is somewhat cautious, she is attracted to Stephen. But eerie and dark things are happening at La Belle du Temps and Juliet must decide to flee or fight for all that she holds dear. Including the desire she feels for Stephen.

Full of shadowy mystery and steamy passion, His Dark Desires is an engrossing book. The imagery is very well written and at times I was sure I could feel the oppressive humidity of New Orleans. Also steamy was the romance between Juliet and Stephen. Juliet's selfless work to save her family made her especially deserving of the love Stephen brought to her life. Fans of gothic romance take note, His Dark Desires is a darkly pleasurable romantic read.


Annabelle
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery and Romance nicely balanced, November 8, 2005

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becozy "Barbara" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: His Dark Desires (Mass Market Paperback)

A lovely read...
absorbing and riveting. Just the right amount of lovely lust and mystery. Another book by Jennifer St. Giles where you are totally drawn to and care about the characters. Yes, I even shed a few tears. Very nicely done! Highly recommend this read and it's predecessor, Mistress of Trevelyan.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wow!! love this book, November 2, 2005

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A. Batista "abday92" (FL USA) - See all my reviews
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His Dark Desires got me from the beginning, could not put it down. A super suspense with great romance and sexual tension, I love how she show the beauty of new Orleans, you can feel the heat of the south, you will fall in love with all the characters in this book. This was a very fast read, I had fun reading this book from the begin to the last page can wait for Jennifer St Giles next book the girl can write a book and if you get this one you need to read her first book pick up THE MISTRESS OF TREVELYAN you wouldn't go wrong with this author St. Giles is a new star.