Veiled Desires [Paperback]

Tracy MacNish (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2006

Emeline's entire life is controlled by men. She's just been won in a wager by Jeffrey, the Duke of Eton, who keeps her under lock and key. And her cruel stepfather, Simon, wants nothing more than to dominate her entire future. What she wants is a man who'll set her free...and Rogan Mullen, heir to the dukedom, just may be the answer to her dreams...Rogan is more than eager to have Emeline in his care, but his urge to protect her grows into a yearning to possess her - body and soul. Surrendering completely to love, they cannot foresee that something very sinister threatens to destroy them, for Simon will stop at nothing to control his stepdaughter's fate...and only the most fervent passion can endure against such relentless odds.

Editorial Reviews

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When Rogan Mullen unexpectedly becomes the heir to the Duke of Eton, he, along with his sister Kiernan, set sail from their family's home in Barbados for London. There Rogan meets his uncle Jeffrey, the current duke, and his wife, Anna, then discovers his uncle's mistress locked away in her room in the duke's town house. Rogan spends the next few nights talking with Emeline, and gradually a tentative friendship blossoms. Rogan can't understand why Emeline refuses his offer to win her freedom, but what Rogan doesn't know is that Emeline's only hope of freeing her mother depends solely on Emeline continuing to play the part of Jeffrey's mistress. Following her debut, Veiled Promises (2005), which told the story of the romance between Rogan's parents, MacNish now gives readers another delectably intense and edgy tale of passion and peril, revenge and romance. John Charles
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There's nothing veiled about the emotional power and dark sensuality... With strong characters playing out a plot that delves into the deepest parts of the human soul, this is a tale to keep you riveted. -- The Romantic Times Bookclub, September 2006

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zebra; Regular Print/Single Titl edition (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821779532
• ISBN-13: 978-0821779538
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,553,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tracy began writing in an effort to assure herself that hearing voices in her head was a GOOD thing, and also to give her something useful to obsess about.

Oddly enough, it turned out that many of Tracy's bad qualities were actually conducive to a writing career, including but not limited to: playing God, eavesdropping, a fine memory for odd details but no recollection of the day's schedule, a penchant for drama, a fondness for watching people who don't know they're being observed, eating while working, daydreaming, and insomnia.

With an outlet for her insanity and excuses for her shortcomings firmly in place, Tracy plans to continue writing novels. Check out her website at TRACYMACNISH.COM

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KC Horsham, Pa, October 19, 2006

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K. Campbell (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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Tracy MacNish does it again!!! Having read Veiled Promises and fallen in love with both the story and the characters I was eagerly awaiting the sequel Veiled Desires. I am happy to report that not only was I NOT disappointed, but I would have a hard time choosing my favorite. Both novels were extremely well written and very hard to put down. I read Veiled Desires in one weekend and felt truly disappointed that the story had to come to an end, can't wait for the next one!! I loved the pace of the story the "secrets" were revealed with perfect timing. You will find yourself transported to a different time and place; it is truly a wonderful adventure! A definite "must read" for all romance lovers!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and Destined to be a Classic!, October 14, 2006

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Beverly "Beverly" (USA) - See all my reviews

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Tracy MacNish impressed historical romance fans with her debut romance Veiled Promises. In the style of Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Ms. MacNish has released another October surprise with Veiled Desires; a beautifully well-written Georgian historical. The beautiful and alluring Emeline knows only how to be used by powerful, lustful men for her astounding looks and sensual body. It begins with her step-father, Simon, who sees her as a young girl and then marries her mother simply to possess her. He continues his evil control of Emeline by admitting her mother to a mental institution as a way to control every part of her life. But possessing Emeline is not enough. Simon wants to be his uncle's heir and so he uses Emeline as a pawn by selling her off as part of a gambling debt. Emeline becomes the Duke of Eaton's exclusive mistress and he possesses her by locking her up in a room in his home to use at his will. Jeffrey, the Duke of Eaton, is a powerful man of parliament, who can do anything without question, even in his own home, as his duchess overlooks Emeline's abuse and existence. But Simon does not realize that his uncle Jeffrey has written a letter to Rogan Mullen, his true heir. Rogan, the son of Patrick and Camille, the main characters in Veiled Promises, arrives to England's shores from Barbados. The dark, handsome Irish Rogan is more than willing to have a change and escape his life on Barbados in an attempt to run from the pain of losing his wife. He is unaware of all of the strange happenings and the evil at his uncle's home. Rogan meets Emeline by chance one night hearing her through the door of the room she is locked in. As the weeks progress, he prowls the nights trying to overcome the pain of his loss, and is drawn to the locked door and the woman kept prisoner behind it. Emeline and Rogan become friends, having nightly conversations through the door. They may not be able to visibly see each other, but as two tortured souls they understand each other's pain. Soon Emeline is released to be shown off by her uncle, but then the real evil begins as Simon reveals his real plan. He plots and wants Emeline to poison Rogan because Simon wants to be the heir. Emeline who has known only how to use and be used by people, has learned true friendship and love from Rogan. This evil plot she cannot complete, so she flees, and Rogan, the dashing hero, saves and marries Emeline. Together they fight evil and learn to love again. Veiled Desires is truely a story about beauty, desire, evil, justice and forgiveness; but mostly, it is a story of how true friendship and love can overcome the pains of life. It is a romance written in the true style of a classic and a story to be enjoyed over and over again. A wonderful sequel to a wonderful debut. I look forward to many more romances from Tracy MacNish in the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!, February 11, 2010

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Rebekah Smith (Myrtle Beach,SC USA) - See all my reviews
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Tracy has a way of writing that completely reels you in. Once you begin reading one of her books, that's all you can do. She consumes you with her words. This book is must-read for anyone who dares to dream, loves adventure and knows that love always conquers all.