Something Sinful [Mass Market Paperback]

Suzanne Enoch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 2006

It was lust at first sight . . .

She was a vision, an exotic goddess who floated across the ballroom, conjuring images of warm nights and silk sheets, and Lord Charlemagne Griffin felt lightning shoot straight to his . . . well, he was definitely interested. So the lady isn't exactly the sharpest knife on the rack, as Shay soon discovers, but the generous bosom just above her low neckline more than makes up for it. Before he knows it, Shay is bragging about an impending business deal to impress her . . .

Lady Sarala Carlisle may appear naïve, but too late Shay realizes her unconventional beauty masks a razor-sharp intelligence and flawless instincts—and she'd just bested him! Well, two can play at this game, and one of Shay's many skills is the fine art of seduction.

But in this contest, the only thing to lose is one's heart.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Stereotyping can get a person into trouble, but Shay Griffin, Lord Charlemagne, doesn't realize how much until he flirts with an exotic beauty at a ball. Assuming Lady Sarala Anne Carlisle, daughter of the new Marquis of Hanover, is just another British society belle, Shay tries to impress her by bragging about a shipment of silk he is about to buy dirt cheap the next day. Sarala, a clever, successful businesswoman in her beloved India, beats him to the docks, the silk, and a sizable profit. Fate weaves the couple together with a silken cord of danger, intrigue, misfortune, and, eventually, romance. Enoch ventured into the world of contemporary romantic suspense with the successful novels Flirting with Danger (2005) and Don't Look Down (2006). Now, she returns to her delightful series of historical Regencies featuring the Griffin family, following Sin and Sensibility (2004) and An Invitation to Sin (2005) with this entertaining tale. Shelley Mosley
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About the Author

A native and current resident of Southern California, Suzanne Enoch loves movies almost as much as she loves books. She once appeared on an E! special, Star Wars Is Back, as an expert on the romance in the Star Wars movies. Other highlights include winning her third grade spelling bee, receiving an E.T. poster and T-shirt in an alien-inspired poetry contest, and submitting a script for The A-Team (which was not why the series was cancelled). When she is not busily working on her next novel, Suzanne likes to contemplate interesting phenomena, like how the three guppies in her aquarium became 161 guppies in five months.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (August 29, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060842555
• ISBN-13: 978-0060842550
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A lifelong lover of books, Suzanne Enoch has been writing them since she learned to read. She is the author of two well-received Avon Regencies, The Black Duke's Prize and Angel's Devil, and five Avon Romances: Lady Rogue, Stolen Kisses, By Love Undone, Taming Rafe and Reforming a Rake. Born and raised in Southern California, Suzanne lives a few scant miles from Disneyland with her collection of Star Wars action figures and a Cairn terrier named Katie (after the heroine of her first Regency). She's still looking for her own hero, and hopes he will be handsome, titled, and just a little wicked. Meanwhile, she's currently at work inventing him in her next historical romance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It would have been better if......., September 24, 2006

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Misuzmama (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something Sinful (Mass Market Paperback)

This is my first Enoch book. Overall its pretty good. The characters are likeable and the story line is interesting. What it lacks are sensual love scenes and major drama. Yes, there are some love scenes, but they are not even remotely close to sizzling senuality of a Kleypas or Jeffries book. The drama is a bit too tame, more comical than anything else, not enough tension. The real redeeming quality is the family dynamics of the Griffins. They are an interesting bunch and play a major role in the book.

Basically the book is a good read, but not memorable. This one won't stick in your head long after you've read it. Pick this one up at the library instead of buying.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes the jump to Brand Name author status!, September 24, 2006

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C. Farley "seafaire" (Bakersfield, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Something Sinful (Mass Market Paperback)

It's been a while since I found authors I could buy just on name alone and a long history of good stories worth the time and $$$ spent. This author with a charming, clever regenchy-inspired yarn is now at that point. The story combines the history of English living in India and working for the famed East India Company with an arrogant, successful English noble family doing the season in London. The two players--pleasantly and fairly equally matched --for the time period-- meet and conduct a romance over precious silks, the ability to negotiate a solid business transaction all laid over with international intrigue and assassins. The sensuality is fairly light, although a frank look at the idea of a double-standard of bedroom behavior for men and women is adressed. A fine read to enjoy while relaxing and renewing oneself for the next task--where did all those servants go?

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3rd book in the The Griffin Family Series, September 17, 2006

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cb (Minot, ND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Something Sinful (Mass Market Paperback)

Something Sinful by Suzanne Enoch I think was my favorite so far. Shay finds himself making business deals with a chit aka Lady Sarala Charlisle. This book has a nice mix of romance, danger and a strong women. I can't wait for the next Griffin story! Check out The Griffin Family series: (1) Sin and Sensibility ,(2) An Invitation to Sin and(3) Something Sinful. If you enjoy this genre I would also check out The Lady Lies The Lady Killer and The Lady's Code by Samantha Saxon