If He's Sinful (Wherlocke 3) [Paperback]

Hannah Howell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wherlocke 3 | Publication Date: December 1, 2009

Secrecy and intrigue ignite dangerous passions in "New York Times" bestselling author Hannah Howell's seductive new novel...It is whispered throughout London that the members of the Wherlocke family are possessed of certain unexplainable gifts. But Lord Ashton Radmoor is skeptical - until he finds an innocent beauty lying drugged and helpless in the bedroom of a brothel. The mystery woman is Penelope Wherlocke, and her special gift of sight is leading her deep into a dangerous world of treachery and betrayal. Ashton knows he should forget her, yet he's drawn deeper into the vortex of her life, determined to keep her safe. But Penelope is no ordinary woman, and she's never met the man strong enough to contend with her unusual abilities. Until now...

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"Another wonderful story filled with adventure, emotion, and laughter." Romantic Times"

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Zebra; Original edition (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420104616
• ISBN-13: 978-1420104615
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In a word, WOW!, December 1, 2009

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Detra Fitch "Always hunting good books." (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: If He's Sinful (Wherlocke 3) (Paperback)

Set in London, England, 1788. Lady Penelope Wherlockes Hutton-Moore will inherit the house someday. Until then her step siblings live in luxury, while Penelope's bedroom is in the attic. Lady Clarissa Hutton-Moore wants to be a viscountess. Her brother, Charles, is practically buying her the title with Ashton, Viscount of Radmoor. Ashton needs money to keep his family out of debtor's prison. Lord Charles holds the markers of Ashton's late father. Clarissa's large dowry would see the markers gone and his family secure. Ashton believed the marriage with Clarissa would be tolerable, but then Ashton's friends took him to Mrs. Cratchitt's. Ashton did not know his "surprise", Penelope, was at Mrs. Cratchitt's against her will until he found himself surrounded by young boys and a gun to his head.

Ashton and his friends quickly learn just how vile Clarissa and Charles are. However, it does not change the fact that Ashton must wed Clarissa. Soon after, Penelope is shot. Ashton, his friends, and even his family band around Penelope and the horde of boys she takes care of. (The boys are the by-blows of Penelope's relatives. They reside at one of Penelope's bungalows, unknown by the Hutton-Moores.) It is said that the Wherlockes and Vaughns (Penelope's family lines) are considered eccentric, a little wild, and very reclusive. Turns out this is by necessity. Many Wherlockes and Vaughns are gifted with various abilities. Penelope's gift is to see spirits and she tries to help them move on.

The attraction between Penelope and Ashton grows into something much more. As Ashton tries to find a way out from under the thumbs of Clarissa and Charles, his friends and high society family members look out for Penelope and the (close to) dozen children she raises. And with the help of those children's special talents, perhaps things may actually work out.

***** FIVE STARS! OMG! An outstanding story that starts out with danger and only gets better from there. I found myself hooked by the end of the very first sentence. No kidding! Hannah Howell's magical talents are for creating villains that her readers love to hate, and in developing characters that readers cannot help but come to care for. I can hardly wait for the next Regency adventure! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HALLELUJAH!!!!!, January 1, 2010

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S. Y. Pon "halo" (Holiday, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: If He's Sinful (Wherlocke 3) (Paperback)

How can I describe this story? Historical Tale with Ghost Whisperer and the Medium adding to the mix?

I didn't think I'd like this story but it was a book I received for Christmas. So, instead of suffering through TV shows I can't stand, I curled up and started reading.

I felt a chill of embarrassment on how Ashton and Penelope met. Then on thinking about it, they wouldn't have met any other way because of the shedemon called Clarissa and her brother. I do understand Ashton's feelings of confusion because of Penelope's unusual gift. But the more he saw about Clarissa's evil, and how Penelope's relatives, including the boys, were harmless, he finally had to do what he had to do.

I enjoyed the tales of Ashton's friends too, although Brant's was heartbreaking. I hope we can see a sequel here because it sounds like a tale that's begging to be told. And would Ashton and Penelope see his other buddies make it to the altar too?

I realize a scorecard needs to be kept as to who's who, what's what, and all that, but I'm looking forward to reading more about this unusual family.

I will have to admit I had to laugh when I read about what the Fates did with Clarissa because of all the harm she had done because of her selfishness. She got what she deserved.

Now, I'm looking forward to meeting the other members of this unusual family.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A letdown, January 24, 2010

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D. D. Cannon (Indianoplace :-)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: If He's Sinful (Wherlocke 3) (Paperback)

I was really looking forward to this book, so maybe that's why I was so disappointed. I couldn't get into her characters as much as usual, and I didn't like how she mentioned a character named George toward the end of the book that, if he was mentioned before, I didn't recall who he was. The story could have been so much better! It seemed as if Ms Howell was just trying to hurry and get this one out.
I loved Penelope's brothers though. They kept me reading the book. So sad.