A Matter of Temptation (Avon Romantic Treasure) [Mass Market Paperback]

Lorraine Heath (Author)

Book Description

Series: Avon Romantic Treasure | Publication Date: September 27, 2005

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?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Lorraine Heath steals your heart."
- Christina Dodd --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Lorraine Heath wrote her first story at seven, and it involved a fisherman who fell in love with a mermaid. She has since moved on to writing about sexy cowboys and dashing English lords (and sometimes, cleverly, in the same book!). Publishers Weekly says she is a "master of her craft." She is, indeed, and along with being a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, she has won the RITA^® Award, Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, and a Career Achievement Award.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (September 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060749768
• ISBN-13: 978-0060749767
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lorraine Heath always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals, press releases for a publicist, articles, and computer code, but something was always missing. In 1990, she read a romance novel and became not only hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She's been writing about them ever since, for both adult and young adult readers (as Rachel Hawthorne). Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards including RWA's RITA(R), a HOLT medallion, a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, three Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Awards, and several Texas Gold Awards. Her novels have appeared on bestseller lists, including USA Today, Waldenbooks, and most recently, the New York Times.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Slow Go., September 28, 2005

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MaryGrace Meloche (Ontario, Canada.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Matter of Temptation (Avon Romantic Treasure) (Mass Market Paperback)

One of my all-time selected authors is Lorraine Heath, from the moment I read TEXAS DESTINY, she captivated me! This is an author, whose books I pre-order, months in advance. So it is with great regret I review A MATTER OF TEMPTATION. Although, the author's idea of 'The Man in the Iron Mask meets Victorian England' is a wonderful concept, the delivery is disappointing!

Robert Hawthorne, the Duke of Killingsworth has endured eight, grueling years in London's Pentonville Prison, courtesy of his manipulative twin brother, John. John Hawthorne wanted all that belonged to his older brother - his title, his assets, his life! For eight years John lived a counterfeit existence, while Robert lived in agony. Now, Robert's daring escape signifies freedom, vengeance, and a bride. A bride, who upsets him, confuses him, and threatens his plans.

Her new husband bewilders Victoria Lambert. He makes her feel unwanted and miserable. She knew he had not married for love, but she thought they suited. Yet, her new husband is so different from the man who had courted her. He is a mystery, he is unfamiliar, he is a complete stranger. On the other hand, Victoria finds herself softly intrigued by his current unusual excitement, emotion, and passion.

A MATTER OF TEMPTATION is comparable to a slow waltz. Lovely, unhurried, and fatiguing. Yes, the hero is a good man, but his 'I will not take from my despicable brother that to which I have no right' attitude quickly grows exasperating and tedious. The entire 'reluctant but falling in love' plot is just too slow-paced.
Grade: C-

MaryGrace Meloche,
Reviewer for: RomanceDesigns.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ok but........., November 13, 2005

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stacey renee (rochester new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Matter of Temptation (Avon Romantic Treasure) (Mass Market Paperback)

Lorraine heath is perhaps the best writer in the western genre. Her books are excellent without exception so it is with much disappointment that she has moved on to regency bks. A Matter of Temptation is a cute read along the lines of the 'man in the iron mask' wherein one brother has his twin locked up so he can take over the birthright and riches of the firstborn. Iron Mask is in a class by itself as an old classic movie, and I don't know how it is in book form. This story by Heath is not a very good replica if we compare the two. The dialogue is great.......totally heath dialogue...and the characters are likeable (except the bad guy of course). My main problem with the book itself is that it is 400 pages of 'thoughts, feelings, and whether he should consumate marriage with his "brothers" fiance" or not. Very little physical action (other than bed)..and then after all that, the last 20-25 pages are devoted to the bad guy breaking out and being caught, etc.....20 out of almost 400 is a bit disproportionate. If it were not a Heaht book, I would not have finished it. And it never really delineated how he proved which one was the real duke and which was the imposter........sorry, LH.......i do love your westerns though........texas destiny and its offshoots are real keeprs..

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 3 1/2 stars - good read but a little slow moving, October 21, 2005

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Jenna P. (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Matter of Temptation (Avon Romantic Treasure) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was a good read but a little slow moving. It took me several days to get through since the character sometimes would start to bore me. I don't want to repeat the story over and over since other reviewers have already stated the basics of the story. If you like Lorraine Heath you will like the story. It is a sweet read.