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by Allison Chase (Author)
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"A classic gothic complete with a haunted house, an intrepid heroine, dark secrets and grand passion that will enthrall readers." Four Stars! -- Romantic Times Book Reviews Magazine, May 2008

"A well-paced and absolutely thrilling first novel." 4 1/2 stars -- Romance Junkies, June 2008

"DARK OBSESSION fully satisfies, and you will not be able to put this one down!" 4 1/2 stars -- The Romance Readers Connection, May 2008

"Reminiscent of early Victoria Holt. Solid writing, riveting opening, and clever plot twists recommend this worthy debut." A Starred Review! -- Library Journal, April 15, 2008

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The debut that will be a new obsession for fans of paranormal romance...

They wed in haste—Nora Thorngoode, to save her ruined reputation, and Grayson Lowell, to rescue his estate from foreclosure for unpaid debts. Yet passionate flames soon arise between them—and they are quickly engulfed in a sensual obsession. But soon the lover that Nora married becomes a dark stranger to her, a man torn apart by guilt over his brother’s recent, mysterious death—and driven half-mad by ghostly specters who demand that Grayson expose the truth. Can Grayson and Nora discover what really happened that terrible night—and in setting free the troubled ghosts, free themselves as well?

Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Signet (May 6, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 045122387X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451223876
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #611,705 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Gothic romance that delivers, June 15, 2008
By Melissa (USA) - See all my reviews
  
What a great gothic tale. This novel has all the ingredients, a spooky manor, whispering apparitions, a haunted hero and a courageous heroine plus an intense romance.

Nora, a tradesman's daughter has received the worst public humiliation. Her art mentor and teacher has painted a scandalous portrait of the two of them engaged in a naked embrace. She never posed for the painting and is as stunned as the rest of London society. No matter that she is an innocent; her parents insist she must marry.

Grayson Lowell has his own reputation in London. He is accused of murdering his brother the Earl. His brother's son is totally silent and the ton takes his silence as proof that the young Earl saw his uncle commit the crime. Gray's brother left a ton of debt and now he must marry Nora to fill his family coffers.

These two have quite a wedding night filled with lots of laughter due to Nora's parents and steamy lovemaking too. Quickly though, Gray hears a voice sending him back to the ancestral seat of Blackheath, where his nephew lives and where his brother died.

This journey is hard for Gray. His last words to his brother were full of rage. His brother admitted to losing the family money. He fell to his death immediately after Gray and he argued.

At the Manor ghosts appear to both Nora and Gray. He believes he is losing his mind and asks Nora to leave with his nephew. Nora is made of sterner stuff than that and insists she is staying. An apparition has begged her to find the truth of what happened at the manor.

Nora is wonderful with Johnny, the nephew. She is an artist and uses art as a way to communicate. She is protective and fiercely loyal.

This book is rich in detail. The characters are well developed and the spooky house feels dark and mysterious. The romance is tension filled with wonderful moments of tenderness and passion. I look forward to reading Miss Chase's next novel.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars engaging late Regency gothic paranormal romance, May 6, 2008
In 1830 London, a nervous but ecstatic Nora Thorngoode looks forward to the showing of her Portrait of a Southward Madam at the Marshall Street Art Gallery. However, she and her outraged parents see a scandalous painting instead. Nora's mentor artist Signore Alessio di Paolo tells her this is proof of his love for her and informs her parents they must marry. He father says she will be a wife and widow in seconds.

Grayson Lowell needs money for his dilapidated estate on Blackheath Grange. Though he loathes wedding the Paramour Painting model, he accepts her father's terms. Nora has no say in the matter while wondering if her fiancé killed his brother as rumored. They wed in a marriage of convenience, but Nora is attracted to her kindhearted spouse. That is until he takes her to his foreboding home on the Moors. There he becomes distant making her wonder if he did murder his sibling. However, she hears the whispers and sees the ghosts that only tickled his senses. She believes her beloved Gray is innocent and that the ghosts are begging her to prove he is and to uncover the real culprit.

This engaging late Regency gothic paranormal romance with a touch of amateur sleuth suspense will hook sub-genre fans once the newlyweds leave London; as Gray becomes a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Nora is fabulous as the innocent heroine who comes to live in the foreboding home with her dark beloved. DARK OBSESSION is an enjoyable historical.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and hauntingly romantic, July 17, 2008
By Sonnet (Coconut Creek, FL) - See all my reviews
Want to read a fabulous twist on Gothic Romance? Well, you couldn't do better than Dark Obsession. Allison Chaise strikes all the right chords when creating mood, raising the tension of the storyline, and writing heroes who are lovable and flawed (sober, self-sacrificing, guilt-ridden and possibly dangerous). Her descriptions of 19th century London society and the ruggedly beautiful countryside and seacoast of Cornwall, especially when seen through the eyes of the artist/heroine, are engrossing and fill the story with you-are-there details. The romance that blooms tentatively in the face of possible madness, sorrow and mystery is marvelously written.

The main characters marry in desparation and then learn to love, and, almost as importantly, trust one another through a series of set backs. But the heroine's gumption and her unflagging loyalty prove well-founded.

There's an aura of Wuthering Heights afoot, with all the gloom and bad weather you'd expect but with more humor (which ultimately heightens the dramatic tension, shows the characters growing closer and elevates the reader's interest in the relationship).

Even the minor characters (Nora's parents, Grayson's friend, nephew and servants) are well developed and potential suspects for mischief.

I'm thrilled that Ms. Chase has another Dark novel being released soon. Here she's woven a tale of shadows and sensuality and I look forward to losing myself in her next breathtaking, romantic adventure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A GOTHIC STEAMY ROMANCE THAT DELIVERS!!!!
Brilliant Gothic Romance with memorable characters, ghostly apparitions, haunted mansion and a very dark and tortured hero. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Hebdige

1.0 out of 5 stars Mystery due to vagueness and self deception. Hero did not kill his brother but keeps saying he did (out of guilt).
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An artist painted a nude picture of Nora from his imagination. People falsely believed Nora had a love affair with him, and she was ruined. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jane Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a new writer that needs to be paid attention to!
I was very impressed by how well this romance was written. The descriptions, the dialogue, the plot developments, the characterizations are all first rate. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Born in a Library

4.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting Review: Dark Obsession
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dark Obsession
After a portrait, allegedly showing her in the nude, is displayed in public, Nora Thorngoode is dubbed "The Painted Paramour. Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. Nix

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Forced into a marriage to save her reputation and his estate, Grayson Lowell and Nora Thorngood must trust that the rumors concerning each other are false. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Carol Spradling

5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Obsession
This is an excellent Gothic historical. If you always read Victoria Holt, you will love this book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jeanne D. Gaskill

2.0 out of 5 stars Melodramatic and mediocre
Nora Thorngoode, the child of scary noveau riche merchant Zachariah Thorngood (an ex-criminal and transportee who made his fortune in America in some mysterious, and doubtless... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Suzanne

4.0 out of 5 stars Ghostly vengeance
This isn't my sub-genre of choice. I never found plot points revolving around ruined reputations to be either romantic or interesting. Read more
Published 13 months ago by H. Grove

5.0 out of 5 stars gripping, well written and truly a treat for the reader
Dark Obsession is wonderful. I always liked historical gothic mysterious romance and this novel is spellbinding. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Marilyn A. Frycklund

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