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Even though it had been four years since his fiancee, Elizabeth, scandalously jilted him at the altar, Marcus Ashford, the Earl of Westfield, had never forgotten her. Now the widow Lady Hawthorne, Elizabeth is free of any matrimonial bonds, and Marcus is determined to pursue her. When Marcus discovers that Elizabeth is in danger because of the coded diary left behind by her late husband, Marcus insists on being the one to protect Elizabeth since it will provide him with the perfect opportunity to seduce her into admitting he is the only man for her. Day expertly crafts a potent sense of sexual chemistry between her irresistibly arrogant, sinfully sexy hero and the one woman clever enough to be his equal. With its surfeit of sensually detailed love scenes and vividly descriptive writing, Ask for It is perfect for readers who prefer their historical romances filled with plenty of sizzling passion and dangerous drama. John Charles
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...a wonderful story... It will make you laugh, cry and above all, believe that love rules all. -- Love Romances, August 2006

...everything you could want: a beautifully detailed setting, strong characters that grow and change, and exciting erotic love scenes. -- A Romance Review, August 2006

...the characters' angst and heartrending quest to love without hurting each other told a story that is truly beautiful. -- Just Erotic Romance Reviews, August 2006

...wickedly entertaining...certain to be appreciated by readers who like hot historicals by Virginia Henley and Susan Johnson. -- Booklist, February, 2006

ASK FOR IT is a scorching hot love affair penned by one of the queens of sensual romance, Sylvia Day. -- Single Titles, August 2006

ASK FOR IT will sweep readers back in time...with fascinating characters, a thrilling plot, and intense sex scenes. -- Romance Junkies, June 2006

Day spins a marvelously sensual novel of suspense that tantalizes our senses, as well as challenges our minds... -- Romantic Times, July 2006

Sensuality, a sexy-as-hell hero, action, danger, great dialogue and superb writing...recipient of The Road to Romance Reviewer’s Choice Award. -- The Road to Romance, May 2006

TOP PICK! ...ASK FOR IT is on fire! This book is hot! ...a super sexy read with an intriguing plot. -- Romance Reader at Heart, May 2006 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Brava (May 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0758214731
  • ISBN-13: 978-0758214737
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderfully engaging, sensual read, October 25, 2006
This review is from: Ask For It (Paperback)
Elizabeth Hawthorne was in love with Marcus Ashford. They were to be married and she thought life couldn't be any better. Little did Elizabeth know her world was about to fall apart. When fate presses her to seek out her fiancé for help late one night, she discovers him with another. Heartbroken she leaves Marcus, jilting him to marry Lord Hawthorne, a man who offered less risk to a tender heart. While she never loved her husband as she did Marcus, she felt it was a safe life, one she could be content with.

Now fate once more compels her to Marcus' sphere. Her husband is killed, leaving her in deep mourning. As she returns to the functions of the world, she receives a strange journal, which had been written by her husband. It's hard to make heads or tails; the writings are in code. Only someone out there can read it and is willing to stop at nothing to get his hands on it.

Marcus has never forgotten or forgiven Elizabeth for leaving him to marry Hawthorne. He is now a spy for the crown and he, too, is interested in the journal. Still smarting from being jilted, he wants to possess Elizabeth, body and soul, but not her heart. As their passions heat up, they must face the danger stalking Elizabeth.

Day breathes sensuality and life into her characters in this richly textured read and leaves me eager for more from this talented writer.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One HOT Little Historical!, November 24, 2006
This review is from: Ask For It (Paperback)
My introduction to Day's work was her anthology entitled "Bad Boys Ahoy!" and I was instantly impressed with the sensual feel that her historical plots exude. The historical aspects are masterfully blended to give that long ago era feel and enrich the lives she weaves for her characters. Rounded out with engaging plots and perfect pacing, Ms. Day easily becomes one of my most watched for authors.

Marcus Ashford, Earl of Westfield relishes the opportunity to rush to his former fiancé's side when it becomes known she is in danger. As an agent to the Crown, who better to serve her in every way he possibly can? He has burned for her for four years, years in which he was tormented at the thought of her married to another. What really went wrong so long ago when she was meant to be his? While an old danger that killed her husband looms, Marcus will do everything he must in order to make her answer for his anguish and his once again raging needs.

Lady Hawthorne, Elizabeth, is literally laid siege to by the one man she hoped never to meet again. The pain of Marcus's betrayal drove her away and into another's arms, and it's a sore fact she cannot forget. He leaves her no room in which to run this time and she is forced to face not only the dangers surrounding her late husband's death, but also the added dangers of his mysterious journal. Everyone wants it and so Elizabeth has no choice but to trust the one man she couldn't trust with her heart. The question is, is it worth the risk this time?

Ms. Day continues to thrill me with her passionate and strong characters. Her plots are rich in detail, both the sensual and non-sensual variety. The action is not over the top, but just enough to keep one interested in events as they unfold. Marcus is a strong, dominant man who thrilled this reader with his primal pursuit of Elizabeth. Elizabeth in turn is stronger than even she realized and is quite capable of taking on the forceful man. Their love scenes are heavenly to read, both erotic and sweet at once. This is going on my keeper shelf and I await "Passion For the Game", about Christopher St. John (an important character in this book), June, 2007. Ms. Day is also releasing "The Stranger I Married" in January of 2007. Glad to see this author keeping `em coming!
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy and Emotional Historical Romance......4 1/2 stars, December 10, 2006
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An agent for the Crown, Marcus Ashford, Earl of Westfield has just been assigned to protect widow Lady Elizabeth Hawthorne, who is in the possession of a mysterious notebook left by her dead husband. Elizabeth is stunned to find that Marcus is her contact, for they share a complicated past. Four years ago she was engaged to the Earl, but Elizabeth jilted him and ran off and wedded another. Marcus cannot forget the beauty and the misery she had caused him and vows to make her his lover. Meanwhile, someone is attempting to gain the notebook and its secrets. Marcus and Elizabeth embark on an affair amidst the attempted kidnapping and murders.

Beware, this is not 'lite' romance. First of all there is some use of foul language (F and C words mostly). Secondly the love scenes are many and very intense and graphic (seem to involve a power-struggle of sorts between the H/H). And lastly the emotional turmoil going on between these two keeps up until almost the end of the book. Both indulge in the carnal aspect of their relationship but vehemently guard their hearts. Their power struggles and lack of mutual trust leads to many confrontations and ultimately the realization of their true feelings for one another.

The only thing that prevented me from giving this one five stars is that in some of the love scenes the hero was a little too demanding and dominant for my taste -not that it was rape/forced, but it still gave me the willies to have the herione that vulnerable. The mystery wasn't bad, but took a back seat to the melodrama and the love scenes.

Basically a pretty good historical romance with LOTS (really no exaggeration!) of erotic love scenes.

If you like this types of erotic historical book I also recommend:
The Raven Prince -Elizabeth Hoyt
Passion -Lisa Valdez
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good first book of the series
It was good to read the origin of Christopher St. John since his story (2nd book) was my favorite. There is a lot of passion and sex in this book...some rough...some not. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars "HOT, HOT, HOT"
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2.0 out of 5 stars A hero in pursuit of A heroine who does not want him!
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5.0 out of 5 stars misguided jealousy
I enjoyed this book very much but was really shocked that the heroine walked away from her fiance and married someone else without settling a thing between them and Marcus never... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful, sensual historical romance!
Once upon a time, gut-wrenching betrayal at the hands of the man she loved drove Elizabeth to accept the wedding proposal of another man, the Lord Hawthorne. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hot!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one!!
I think I've found my favorite new author and it is Sylvia Day! She has yet to dissapoint me and this is no exception. WOW! Read more
Published on September 18, 2007 by Brownone

2.0 out of 5 stars Did not work for me
I bought this book thinking that it was a sexy, steamy story (after all, look at the cover!), but found it to be more boring and even a little strange, in contrast to engaging. Read more
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