Michael's Temptation (Tall, Dark & Eligible) (Silhouette Desire) [Paperback]

Eileen Wilks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2001

DUTY...OR DESIRE? In the third and final book of Wilks' "Tall, Dark & Eligible" series, the youngest and wildest of the West brothers is sent on a Special Forces assignment. When the covert rescue operation he's in charge of goes south, Michael West is stranded in a tropical wilderness with beautiful Alyssa Kelleher. The wounded lieutenant is duty-bound to deliver the lovely widow to safety, but his instincts insist on another destination--his bed. Michael fights to keep them both alive even as he fights the urge to make Alyssa his in every way.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I read this one in one sitting and let no interruptions stop me from finding out what happened next." -- All About Romance Reviews (http://www.likesbooks.com)

"Sultry heat and passion fill this wonderfully adventurous read by Eileen Wilks!" -- Romantic Times Magazine Dec. 2001

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (December 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037376409X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373764099
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,145,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eileen Wilks was born in the dusty little town of Monahans, Texas to the usual number of parents. She's done a lot of wandering since then, having lived in Canada and Venezuela as well as twelve U.S. cities in five states. She wandered a lot professionally, too, before finding her home in writing. A three-time finalist (update: now a four-time finalist!) in RWA's prestigious RITA contest, she is the recipient of a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful adventure! Highly recommended, December 29, 2001

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This review is from: Michael's Temptation (Tall, Dark & Eligible) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

Devotion to the woman who treated them as a mother motivates three handsome bachelors to find wives quickly in Eileen Wilks' Tall, Dark, & Eligible miniseries. Ada's experimental treatment is exorbitantly expensive, but they'll do anything to prolong her life. To pay for her treatment, they must fulfill the rules of their trust. Michael has selected the woman he plans to marry as a business proposition, but must go on a rescue mission before they marry. That rescue mission changes everything.

Michael does not expect the minister he is rescuing to be a woman. The Reverend Alyssa Kelleher, who prefers the nickname A.J., came to the jungles on a teaching mission to fulfill her late husband's dream. She had put off their missionary trip for three years; coming after her husband was shot down in a senseless convenience store robbery. A.J. refuses rescue unless he also lends aid to the nun with her.

Fleeing gunfire, jumping off cliffs and tromping through the jungle provides a bonding experience that neither wanted. Moral and ethical concerns separate them; passion draws them together. And while they might set aside their differences for the sake of survival, return to civilization means a return to enormous challenges.

Eileen Wilks' MICHAEL'S TEMPTATION delivers a heart pounding tale of survival against incredible odds. The intensity of the plot serves to underscore the intensity of the connection between A.J. and Michael. These are believable characters that suffer both physical weakness and emotional wounds with grace. MICHAEL'S TEMPTATION is a marvelous read, though it does suffer from the restriction of being a series romance. With so many complex motivations and challenges, many elements deserve far more development than space allows. Nevertheless, MICHAEL'S TEMPTATION comes highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars The last of a great series, January 11, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Michael's Temptation (Tall, Dark & Eligible) (Silhouette Desire) (Paperback)

I really loved this book. It featured a jungle rescue with strong hero and heroine. Intense emotional content, too.