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“Vintage Kleypas…An unforgettable story peopled with remarkable characters and a depth of emotion that will leave you breathless with the wonderment of knowing what falling in love is really like.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“Kleypas’s effortless style makes for another sexy exploration of 19th-century passion and peccadilloes, riveting from start to finish.”—Publishers Weekly

“Will steal the hearts of readesr.”—The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)

“Captivating…The love story brims with humor and touches of pathos as the characters struggle with lost love and relinquishing grief to embrace life anew.”—Fresh Fiction

“Strong characters, compelling romance, an intriguing story, and steamy passion.”—The State (Columbia, South Carolina)

“Aside from creating wonderfully alluring characters in Cam and Amelia, Kleypas shows sexual tension, sensitively handles prejudice, and expertly weaves in a bit of the supernatural to round out a tale that is pure delight. Cam and Amelia’s romance is well-paced and is a pleasing balance of wit and passion. Their relationship is…riveting from beginning to end.” —Romance Reviews Today

“RITA Award–winner Kleypas presents another wonderfully entertaining, lusciously sensual historical romance.”—Booklist

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Kev Merripen has longed for the beautiful, well-bred Winnifred Hathaway ever since her family rescued him from the brink of death when he was just a boy. But this handsome Gypsy is a man of mysterious origins—and he fears that the darkness of his past could crush delicate, luminous Win. So Kev refuses to submit to temptation…and before long Win is torn from him by a devastating twist of fate.

Then, Win returns to England…only to find that Kev has hardened into a man who will deny love at all costs. Meantime, an attractive, seductive suitor has set his sights on Win. It’s now or never for Kev to make his move. But first, he must confront a dangerous secret about his destiny—or risk losing the only woman he has lived for…

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Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (September 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312949812
ISBN-13: 978-0312949815
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (82 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,019 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Lisa Kleypas, Miss Marks, Miss Hathaway, Ramsay House, Cam Rohan, Lord Blandford, Julian Harrow, Lord Ramsay, Lady Westcliff, Crystal Palace, Lord Cavan, Hyde Park, Kev Merripen, New York, Laura Dillard, Stony Cross Manor, Lady Natalie, Lord Westcliff, Simon Hunt, Primrose Place, Rom Baro

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4.0 out of 5 stars Another sensational story from Lisa Kleypas, September 30, 2008

By	Sarah W "Sarah W" (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews

If you are anything like me, you became entranced with Kev and Win's side story in Lisa Kleypas' first Hathaway family book, Mine Till Midnight. When I got my hands on Seduce Me at Sunrise, I was ecstatic, though leery. Would my expectations be met? Well, have no fear, Ms. Kleypas makes Kev and Win's story a romance to remember!

Kev Merripen has been in love with the beautiful and sickly Winnifred "Win" Hathaway since he was rescued by the Hathaway family as a young boy. Their friendship has always had a tinge of the erotic, of something deeper to it but Kev will not let anything happen. When Win falls ill with scarlet fever, Kev is the one who cares for her and ensures that she lives. Unfortunately, Win's health suffered greatly. Win is determined to heal and try to live as normal of a life as possible, with the man she loves. Against Kev's wishes, she heads to France to heal and recover. Three years later, she is back, but nothing is the same, particularly Kev.

Kev does not see himself as good enough for Win and here is the central conflict of the story, a conflict that gets more complex with Win's re-entrance back into his life. And she is not alone. She has an ardent suitor who would do anything for her. Kev may think he is not good enough for Win, but she has a different view altogether. However, Kev's continued insistence that he is not the one for her is trying and well, she gets sick of it. Win has a backbone and thus one of the other main conflicts arises. Win wants a family and a life with challenges, laughter, and joy. Will Kev be on the man to give that to her or will she be forced to relinquish the bond that has been the driving force in her life for so long?

This will probably be one of my favorite Lisa Kleypas titles for a long time to come. Kev and Win's romance is tender, difficult, but redolent with full-bodied emotions. I really enjoyed seeing both Kev and Win come alive. Win is not afraid to tackle Kev's issues head-on. She wants a future with him and is willing to fight for it. It's hard not to admire that, especially in the face of Kev's determination to not have a future with her.

Kleypas also ties together Kev and Cam's storyline with interesting if somewhat predictable results. I saw the neat bow at the end coming a mile away but that didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story.

One of the things I didn't like about Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, Book 1) was how much time was spent on getting to know the Hathaway family. This book is different. The Hathaway family has a presence but the growing relationship between Kev and Win remains the focus of the story. I didn't feel like their story got lost amongst the other stories of the Hathaway clan. At the same time, Lisa Kleypas lays some delicate storylines for future books, enough to definitely keep me interested but not enough to detract from Kev and Win.

All in all, Seduce Me at Sunrise proved to be the kind of story I know I will savor over and over again. Lisa Kleypas is a mastermind at fantastic romance and it shows. Even with its flaws, I found myself happily turning the pages and anticipating Kev and Win's happily-ever-after, and to me, that's a sign of good storytelling. Romance fans are going to relish this love story!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent is just an understatement.... P.E.R.F.E.C.T.I.O.N!!!, October 20, 2008

By	Jennyfer Romero "twilight obssesed" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Since i first read Mine till Midnight i was captivated by Winn and Kev story. Lisa has delivered another sensational story that will make you smile even when you are far done with the book. I got to say that Kleypas is one of my favorties authors, not to say the # 1!!! she has this way of writing so real and believable that there comes a time that you are so trapped into the story that you don't want to go back to reality.

I absolutely fell in love with Kev. He so possesive with Winn, so careful, and their love is so palpable that someone would have to be blind not see how much they love/want each other. One of the reasons why i love lisa is because of her ability to create such vivid romances. the chemestry she delivers on her characters are extremely real!!!! you can FEEl the characters falling madly in love, FEEL their passion, their emotions, their sadness, their happiness. I'm a very hard-to-please reader when it comes to romances; for me to READ a book has to really make me feel and believe in the situationg going on. That's why everytime Kleypas has a new book out, i don't even waste time on the reviewe, she is one the the few authors that had NEVER dissapointed me, on the contrary, her books are my favorites on the shelf!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars She's done it again!, October 1, 2008

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If I had to describe this book in just a couple of words they would be heartbreaking and longing. Even without a single love scene I would give this book a hot rating because the longing between Merripen and Win is palpable. We can feel it seething on every page. It's a rare book where I can feel everything the writer has written as vividly as I felt in this book. For me, this is the perfect blend of all things I love in a romance - a to die for hero who is filled with angst and who would do ANYTHING for the heroine, a heroine who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. Dark at times and light at others - enough to make me smile and chuckle in places, a secondary character who was lost to all, but was on the road to recovery, important scenes with characters from the previous book that we loved, well written love scenes, this book has it all.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Read!!!
It was a good read.The story was slow to start especially the first part but once Win comes home it moves briskly ahead.Never felt anything for the lead characters. Read more

Published 1 month ago by kerma

4.0 out of 5 stars A delicious forbidden love story
Plot Summary: Kev Merripen is a Rom, or Gypsy, with no tribe. As a young boy he was abandoned when injured and left for dead. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Rebecca Baumann

4.0 out of 5 stars good
I found this book to be typical Kleypass.

The characters are quite intense and likeable. The main drawback is that they took so long to get together. Read more

Published 2 months ago by avid reader

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not Great
I thought SMAS was better than the first book in the series Mine Til Midnight. The story of Merripen and Win which started with the first book, was much more appealing to me. Read more

Published 3 months ago by L. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
After the first Hathaway book in which i read about Kev and Win , i was waiting to read their story.Kev is intense, loyal and totally in love with Win. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars Kleypas has done it again!
Well I worked backwards here, but I am so glad I got to read the first two books. Seduce Me At Sunrise was wonderful read, full of emotion. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Tonya Speelman

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
It was just what I was looking for. A great follow up to the first book. I hope that the story line keeps coming.

Published 4 months ago by Tea

4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Very nicely written. The Hathaways are an endearing, charming family, the characters well-portrayed. I found Win a bit lacking, though. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Love to Read Love

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Love Stories of the Centry!!!!
Bravo Lisa klepas!!! If I could give this book 10 stars I would. I could not put this book down!! Every page was exciting and it made you feel like you were in the story with the... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Deborah E. Allen

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as passionate as I thought
Kleypas is one of my favourites, but not in this one. In the first book of the Hathaways series (Mine till Midnight) we discovered Merripen and Win. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Papagena

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