Master Of Desire [Paperback]

Jessica Trapp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2006

Lady Ariana of Rosebriar is a woman with a past. She killed her abusive husband to protect her son. And now she is being blackmailed. A Lancastrian rebel will reveal her crime - and destroy her life - unless she delivers messages to enemies of the throne. Gabriel of Whitestone is a bounty hunter loyal to the king. To care for his family of seven siblings, he must capture his half-brother's murderer, the infamous Spy of the Night. Only then can he claim her land for his family - and make her pay for her crimes of murder and treason. Sent to a chapel to steal a scroll of secrets, Ariana falls into Gabriel's clutches - and it isn't long before unquenchable desire draws her to him, making her body his willing captive, though her soul can never be tamed. Putting both honour and duty at risk, Gabriel struggles to win the trust of his brave, resourceful, and irresistible prisoner. But can love keep them together, when murderous forces conspire to tear a country apart?

Editorial Reviews

Review

Powerful emotions...readers will breathe a deep sigh and continue until the last, touching page of this irresistible read. -- Romantic Times BOOKclub--Kathe Robin

From the Publisher

A sexy historical romance set during the War of the Roses.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821778625
• ISBN-13: 978-0821778623
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #858,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Award winning author Jessica Trapp writes romances striking for their sensuality and strong conflicts between her heroes and heroines. She believes a dynamic romance is one where two opposing characters are transformed into a couple who share love and passion.

Her writings have been described as a "bold unabashed voice" and "beautifully evocative" by judges in RWA sponsored contests and her romance heroes have been the recipient of the K.I.S.S. award from RomanticTimes. She often receives conflicting reviews for the same project and loves the stark contrast of opinions.

She has a degree in pharmacy and lives in Houston, Texas with a husband and son who are as passionate about books as she is. When she's not reading or writing, she practices Nia (a combo fitness class with dance/yoga/martial arts), putters in the garden, plays chess, rides roller-coasters and drinks copious amounts of hot tea.

"Ms. Trapp snags the reader with her skilled and intriguing writing style, creating a passionate treasure that will evoke conflicting emotions, wit, and humor."
--Lauren Calder, Affaire de Coeur, 5 Star Review

"This highly sensual battle-of-wills/captive-captor romance is highly reminiscent of early Johanna Lindsey with its biting repartee, heated love scenes and even a tied-up heroine. If you're looking for a new twist on a classic, this is it."
--Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Medieval Romance, May 30, 2006

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Judy G. Gechman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Of Desire (Paperback)

If you've assumed that you wouldn't like a medieval romance without ever having read one, read Master of Desire and see what you've been missing. Jessica Trapp has created characters we really care about and tells a compelling story of powerful emotion and sensuality.

Lady Ariana is a widow who has turned her estate into a thriving enterprise, but she is being blackmailed. The price she must pay to prevent exposure is to spy on other nobles and give their secrets to her blackmailer. If her own secret is exposed, she risks imprisonment, execution and harm to her deaf son. To put an end to the spying, the king engages, a commoner, Gabriel. He must succeed in his mission so that he will be rewarded and thus be able to support his many siblings.

Gabriel captures Ariana and there is a palpable attraction between them. She cannot allow him to take her to the king, though, to be imprisoned and she manages to escape him for a while. He claims he can protect her by marrying her and putting an end to her spying. She resists for a number of reasons, including the loss of her hard won independence. Both the passion and the power struggle between Lady Ariana and Gabriel are intense.

Ms. Trapp is a talented author. Once you read this book, you'll want to go back and read her amazing debut novel, Master of Pleasure.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner from Jessica Trapp, May 10, 2006

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V. Dreiling (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Of Desire (Paperback)

Lady Ariana of Rosebriar is the Spy of the Night, a woman blackmailed into gathering secrets about the nobles. A woman who will do anything to protect her deaf son - and her secrets -- even if it means murder. But on her latest mission to deliver tawdry tidbits in a secret place in the church, she encounters a false priest, a man bent on exposing her. Though she initially escapes, Gabriel of Whitestone's resolve leads to her capture. He must deliver her to the King in order to earn the land that will provide safety and sustenance to his seven siblings.

Jessica's second novel grips the reader immediately. From the very first page, we experience Ariana's anxiety as she debates her options. She knows the man in clerical robes is no priest. Yet she must take care because her son's welfare is at stake. Equally intriguing is Gabriel. Although he despises spoiled nobles, he realizes Ariana is different. Despite her rich clothing that proclaims her wealth, she is a puzzle to him, a very desirable one.

Trapp's follow-up to her debut, Master of Pleasure, is every bit as sensual and fast-paced as the first one. Gabriel and Ariel are wonderful characters you'll not soon forget.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a grabber!, May 4, 2006

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flosumartae "Show Me Books" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Master Of Desire (Paperback)

This is one book that I didn't get bored with. I was grabbing every opportunity to read and finished it in several days time. It usually takes me several weeks to finish a book. I loved everything about it, especially the sex. Some books over do the obstacles that keep lovers apart. This of course had some, but it wasn't overdone.