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"First book in a new trilogy featuring the mysterious fellowship of the Black Phoenix."
Reviewed by Margaret Ohmes
Posted October 18, 2004

Something sinister lurks within a place called Paradise. Although touted as an exclusive resort for the cream of English society where every fantasy is fulfilled, darkness prevails, threatening the very souls of everyone who enters. The Black Phoenix, a secret circle of persons sworn to right the wrongs of high Read more...

"A good reading experience"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 15, 2004

Lord Jarrett Dering receives a letter demanding he account for his sins and meet at a chop house. He ignores the invitation, but the author visits Jarrett asking him to go to the exclusive estate Paradise at the bequest of the mysterious Black Phoenix. Though he would prefer Read more...

"Exotic adventure, dangerous intrigue, and seductive passion" (Booklist) are the hallmarks of award- winning author Lynn Kerstan. Now she presents a trilogy about a secretive fellowship dedicated to righting wrongs in the highest circles of Regency society, and the men and women who risk their lives—and their hearts—in the cause of justice.

Summary

"You are summoned to Paradise..."

One of these challenging invitations is accepted by Jarrett, Lord Dering, a family outcast who lives by his own rules...the other by Kate Falshaw, a high-tempered actress on the run from a scandalous past. The exclusive resort promises to fulfill every desire, but beneath the glittering surface deadly games are in play...

Jarrett and Kate, with nothing in common and nothing to lose, are forced into a dangerous alliance against a powerful enemy. But the daring masquerade that hides their true purpose also sets them on a journey of self- discovery. When Kate's antagonism yields to Jarrett's seductive charm, the unexpected passion engulfs them both. Jarrett longs to understand the secrets of his tormented and beautiful new companion. And as the two work their way into the dark heart of Paradise, through its perils and mysteries, they discover that Kate's own past could prove to be the gravest threat of all.