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His Only Desire (Harlequin Intrigue, # 627)

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I did find the names a little comical but the characters of Dare and Desire made me want to know them more. As for Desire's guilt complex, it did some to explain the problem but also proved that most people marry in haste and repent after the fact.
Not seeming to acknowledge their own mistakes.
I enjoyed the mystery as it kept me on my mental toes and came as a complete surprise at the end -- I won't be ashamed to share this book with my friends -- although the sex scene was a bit far fetched and the only part I found hard to believe. Ugh!
The pace was constant enough to keep my interest strong and that is what is essential in the stories I read.
Recommended - excellent minus morality!

I loved this book from the opening scene. I didn't find the heroine's name silly or the use of the title laughable. I thought it was clever and fun. This one is a keeper for me.

Adrianne Lee delivers a twin story in "His Only Desire," a book with many questionable elements that may make some readers uncomfortable. When Dare Hamilton dies mysteriously, her stalker turns her attention to her twin sister, Desire. Desire is determined to find the truth about her sister's death. Unfortunately Dare's ex-husband Nick intends to do the same. Nick refuses to leave Desire, especially when it becomes clear someone is after her. Can he protect his only Desire?

Sorry about that bad pun, but it's no worse than the ones seen throughout this book. It's hard to take seriously any book where the heroine is given such a ridiculous name, and Lee makes sure we can't by making a joke out of it repeatedly. Hearing the variations on the phrase "his only Desire" used by both the hero and the villain, I couldn't stop snickering throughout the story. What a bad idea.

However, the most questionable part of this story is the "hero," an LAPD cop with a dubious service record. Knowing that he has been suspended without knowing why casts an uncomfortable shadow on his character for too much of the book, when it's not strong to begin with. I had a real problem with a "hero" who marries one sister, then falls in love with her "twin" the very next day. What's heroic about that? It makes him look too fickle, if not like a sleaze. I finally gave up on this story when the inevitable sex scene came, occurring at the worst possible time and in the worst possible place and making the characters like complete fools. I honestly gasped, "What are you doing???" when they started up.

The mystery is reasonably well done though, and the ending is a nice surprise. It's rare for an Intrigue these days to catch me off guard. This one did (though maybe I was simply distracted by the hero and all those "my Desire," "his Desire"s). Mystery readers may find a puzzle to enjoy, if they can get past all the overwrought, silly and unbelievable plot elements. I could not.

I must admit I bought His Only Desire because the cover looked so sexy and mysterious. Am I ever glad I did! The book lives up to the cover and more. The romance is unique and steamy and the mystery is full of more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. If you're looking for an edge-of-the-chair read, look no further than His Only Desire.

His Only Desire by Adrianne Lee
Harlequin Intrigue # 627 - August 2001

Nick married Dare one drunken night while on vacation. When he meets his wife's twin Desire, he realizes he married the wrong twin. Desire won't betray her sister even though it's love at first sight when she meets Nick. Dare however does feel betrayed and the sisterhood is no more. Even though Dare and Nick divorce, Desire can't be a part of his life. Now years later, a stalker scares Dare into a fatal accident and then sets his sights on Desire. Nick's been looking into his ex-wife's death and discovers that Desire is in grave danger.

I loved this book! ... Read it cover to cover without putting it down

A great plot with lots of twists and turns, a wonderful surprise ending, and a passionate love story. His only Desire is another winner from Adrianne Lee.

A great plot with lots of twists and turns, a wonderful surprise ending, and a passionate love story. His only Desire is another winner from Adrianne Lee.

A great plot with lots of twists and turns, a wonderful surprise ending, and a passionate love story. His only Desire is another winner from Adrianne Lee.

Adrianne Lee is back with a chilling and sexy book that sparkles with an intelligent complex plot, vibrant characters and an emotional story that's fresh and different. The shades of gray in this story make for a compelling read. Bravo!

I must admit, I also first judged this book by its cover, and was pleasantly surprised. The story was as hot as the cover art! It kept me turning pages until the end, which was terrific.