Sinful Between the Sheets (Carlisle Family, Book 2) [Paperback]

Barbara Pierce (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 3, 2007

Fayne Carlisle is not yet ready to assume the title of Duke of Solitea, but his father's sudden death means that his lusty bachelor days are numbered. Is the fabled Solitea Curse to blame for this stroke of ill luck? Or is Lady Kilby Fitchwolf the poison? A violet-eyed beauty with a family scandal of her own, she has just arrived among the ton…and soon becomes the object of the Duke's wildest fantasies.
 
But are the rumors true? Was Fayne's father really found dead in Lady Kilby's very bedchambers? And if so, should that preclude the duke from keeping her company? Surely there's no more pleasurable way to perish. But as the duke comes to know the beautiful siren, it seems she couldn't be less interested in seducing him--and what begins for the Duke as romantic sport escalates into a do-or-die courtship that brings the two lovers dangerously close to falling in love.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this second installment of the Carlisle series, Pierce weaves a Regency tale studded with intrigue and steamy love scenes, as Fayne Carlisle meets his match in the mischievous, enigmatic Lady Kilby Fitchwolf. Whisked to London by her recently deceased parents' best friend, Kilby quickly finds herself in a compromising position when Fayne's father, the duke of Solitea, dies in her bedchamber. Although Kilby denies any impropriety, ladies' man Fayne has his doubts—and his desires, making the beautiful Kilby an enticing mystery, charmingly naïve but surprisingly bold. Kilby, however, has more important things to worry about, including a violent brother with a dark family secret and nefarious plans for her future. As Kilby searches for the truth behind her parents' death, she and Fayne indulge their passions and discover shared feelings of hurt and loss. But with Kilby attracting countless suitors and ardent proposals, Fayne knows he must overcome his bachelor's instincts and claim Kilby as his own. Mysterious villains round out a plot rich with unexpected twists, witty dialogue and charming characters. (Apr.)
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Review

"Barbara Pierce's star continues to rise!"--Gaelen Foley, national bestselling author

 

"Pierce reaches new heights . . .and plays upon our wicked fantasies while crafting a fine-tuned tale of revenge and sizzling desire." --Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 ½ Stars) on Wicked Under the Covers

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; First Edition edition (April 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312348223
• ISBN-13: 978-0312348229
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,039,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Having a rich English ancestry that can be traced back to the 1500s, BARBARA PIERCE credits her grandmother and the romantic family tales she was told as a child for inspiring her early fascination with English history.

Striving to balance her love of history with the need to tell a compelling story, she debuted in 2000 with A Desperate Game. Since then, she has created two successful family series, the Bedegraynes and the Carlisles. Her books have also been translated into Dutch, Italian, Russian, German, Japanese, and Portuguese.

Barbara currently lives near Atlanta with her husband and three children. Readers may write to her at P.O. Box 2192, Woodstock, GA 30188 or visit her at her website: http://www.barbarapierce.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, the tension!, April 16, 2007

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Viv (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sinful Between the Sheets (Carlisle Family, Book 2) (Paperback)

Wow! I admit I have been waiting for Fayne Carlisle's book since I finished "Wicked Under The Covers" and Barbara Pierce did not let me down. I enjoyed this book even more than its predecessor.

Fayne Carlisle, the newly titled Duke of Solitea, is set on revenge. His mark: his father's presumed mistress, Lady Kilby Fitchwolf. His purposes become blurred as he realizes he has fallen for the very woman he believes ruined his family.

Lady Kilby has one mission: escaping her lecherous brother and uncovering secrets from her past which I will not spoil for you.

What follows is an extremely steamy novel that oozes sensual tension with hot love scenes to match. The story also has: hero-jealousy and is told from both the hero and heroine's pov so the reader knows what each is thinking. The plot does border on bodice-ripper towards the middle, however, it did not deter me one iota. Barbara Pierce is a talented author that writes intelligent romance and not your average fluff. "SBTS" us a definite keeper.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!, April 4, 2007

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Kristin Young (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sinful Between the Sheets (Carlisle Family, Book 2) (Paperback)

The storyline was exceptional, and the characters were colorful and well written. I was impressed by the depth of the final twists & turns in the book, which left me on baited breath. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for more than just a little romance. This story has it all: scorching passion, a good dose of mystery, despicable villains, and a glorious happily-ever-after. The only disappointing thing about this book is that it had to end.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read..highly recommanded, May 9, 2007

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G. Wills "G. Wills" (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sinful Between the Sheets (Carlisle Family, Book 2) (Paperback)

This is the first book that I've read by this author. I enjoyed the book, Mrs. Pierce presented a book with an interesting plot and the final twist is one of the best that I've read. I love the way that the main characters relate to each other. and the supporting characters were well developed.