Yours Until Dawn (Mass Market Paperback)

by Teresa Medeiros (Author) "I pray you'll forgive me for being presumptuous enough to contact you in this rather unconventional manner . . ..." (more)
Key Phrases: lemon verbena, Miss Wickersham, Fairchild Park, Miss March (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
This newest Regency-era romance from veteran author Medeiros (One Night of Scandal, etc.) starts out as a crisp, bright tale of a woman whose no-nonsense attentions revitalize a disabled lord, but a jarring plot twist sends the book into a black hole that might leave readers feeling disoriented and cheated. Earl and naval hero Gabriel Fairchild lost his sight, fallen-angel good looks and fiancée after the battle of Trafalgar, only to acquire tart-tongued nurse Samantha Wickersham, a young woman with a shadowy past who refuses to let Gabriel sink into self-pity. As she teaches him how to navigate his mansion and regain his independence, he guides her along a journey of shared desire. But while Samantha gives Gabriel her heart, she keeps her secrets, vanishing when it becomes clear that Gabriel can finally survive without her assistance. Here the story staggers, revealing vital information hardly hinted at before. Then Samantha, who's cast as a straight shooter in the first half, inexplicably begins acting out of character, sending the final portion of the book into a spin that grows worse with every page. Though the first portion of the novel is as finely written as Medeiros's best novels, the ending proves to be a rough landing.
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Ms. Medeiros is at the top of her game with this stellar romance. A wonderful read! -- TheBestReviews.com, July 2004

YOURS UNTIL DAWN is absolutely marvelous! Pure magic! And never was there a more perfect ending! -- Historical Romance Club, August 2004

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (July 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060513659
• ISBN-13: 978-0060513658
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #146,737 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable and satisfying, July 29, 2004

By	tregatt (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

On the basis that I've rather enjoyed the last two romance novels by Teresa Medeiros, she's almost become an "I-have-to-read-her-latest" with me. And halfway into the first chapter, I knew that my instincts to read "Yours Until Dawn" at once was sound: it was a good and worthwhile read. The plot may be a much used one, but Ms Medeiros' take on this old storyline was enjoyable, satisfying and almost unique.

Handsome beyond permission, charming and exceedingly rich, Gabriel Fairchild was, once, a much sought after bachelor. But that was before he was blinded and scarred in battle, and before he was abandoned by both his family and the young woman he adored. Now, the proud and bitter young man lives in darkness and seclusion at his country estate, alone (save for his servants), and taking out his anger on harmless pieces of furniture and china. But all that changes when his father hires a new nurse to help him cope with his blindness. Prim and capable Samantha Wickersham knew that she had her work cut out for her. After all it cannot be easy for a young and vital young man, used to leading an active life, to have to cope with blindness. But she hadn't counted on the amount of anger and bitterness that Gabriel would feel. Or that he had put all good manners and civilized behaviour behind him and was now leading the life of an arrogant barbarian. But if Gabriel thought that he could chase his latest nurse away with bad manners and curses, he didn't know Samantha at all. Determined to help Gabriel cope with his blindness and to show him that he can still lead a full and vital life, Samantha vows not to allow Gabriel to get the better of her. And so the battle of wills begins. Who will win? The arrogant and bitter young lord or his patient and determined nurse?

The storyline of "Yours Until Dawn" is actually a much used one -- a young nurse appears to help the wounded beast-hero, and in the process tames and wins his heart. And while "Yours Until Dawn" doesn't depart very much from this basic format, what I liked about it, aside from Ms Meideiros' clever way of engaging my interest from the very beginning and making me care for both Gabriel and Samantha and for their happily ever-after ending, was the fact that the authour took the time and effort to map out the clash of wills between Gabriel and Samantha and to chart the developing romance between the two in a credible and believable manner. That's what made "Yours Until Dawn" a stellar read. Magical, passionate and touching (though not in a cringingly syrupy way) , "Yours Until Dawn" was a very enjoyable and satisfying read, and truly worthy of a 5 star rating.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars...very definitely 5 stars!!!, August 8, 2004

By	B. Straub "romance junkie" (Milwaukee) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Loved this book! It was fun, sensual, full of wit & sweet. Sam and Gabriel were well matched. I did not feel cheated. I repeat, I DID NOT FEEL CHEATED by the ending whatsoever! Many times I will read a book, while being greatly satisfying, am a little disappointed with the ending of it. Not so with Yours Until Dawn. It was great all the way!!!
Teresa Medeiros has been a favorite of mine since her first book. I've read them all. Her last one(One Night of Scandal)was alittle disappointing for me but she really made up for it with this one. Selfish aren't I. I just expect the best out of Ms. Medeiros and she delivered with this one. She ranks up there with Christina Dodd, Connie Brockway,Sabrina Jeffries, Laura Lee Guhrke, just to mention a few. Auto-buy for me. Read it in just one morning. Get it.
Any way you can
(Sorry amazon, I order books thru the library)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet And Tender Romance You Won't Want To Miss!!, August 16, 2004

By	Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Ms. Medeiros delievers yet again with her latest historical set in England in the early 1800's. This was a sweet read with great chemistry between the two main characters Gabriel and Samantha.

Gabriel was wounded during the a battle that took Admiral Nelson's life aboard the "Victory". Left blind he returns home a "hero" in the eyes of many, but a monster in his own blind eyes. Living as a beast in his own country estate he has vowed never to let sunlight touch his face again. Little does he know his life is about to change for the better with the help of his new, but determined nurse Samantha Wickersham.

Samantha arrives at Fairchild Park knowing that her job won't be easy, but determined not to fail. She has a secret that won't let her fail. What she doesn't count on are the strong feelings that Gabriel brings out in her heart. Still, despite Gabriel's surly nature she starts to bring sunlight back into Gabriel's and maybe just a little bit of magic as well into her own.

Together they realize that sometimes you have to look beyond what's right in front of you to what's really there. Can a strong love grow from a certain tragedy?

This was a very sweet romance that was a pleasure to read. Ms. Medeiros latest offering will touch on all of your emotions and will bring the reader both tears and laughter. This was not a sensual read, but rather a sweet and romantic read. There are plenty of twists and turns as well as a secret that Samantha has that helps drive the plot of the story. This is a read that I highly recommend.