"Another excellent and sexy Pleasure Seekers romance."

Moor's End is in her blood, and Francine Fitz Hugh has only two months to save the home she loves so dearly. Fancy owes this much to her grandmother, the woman who so lovingly took Fancy and her brother in when their parents tragically died.

Lucien Kendall is a man with a past. He's wrought with guilt, vengeance and an addiction that controls his very existence. But he arrives at Moor's End to take charge of his ward and keep the promise he made to his friend. He caused the death of Fancy's brother, and the guilt and anguish are still twisted in his gut.

Fancy is not happy about her unwanted guardian. But, after meeting Lucien, something tells her life will never be the same from this moment forward. Fancy has waited all her life for this man -- and even though her mind fights it, her heart knows.

Lucien has never met a woman with such fire as Fancy. He needs that fire to take the coldness from him. But he's so tied up with revenge against the ghosts from his past that he cannot see what's right in front of him.

Fancy is torn between her desire for Lucien and her hidden mission that he must never discover. Lucien is enamored by his willful ward, but secrets from his dark past could destroy their chance for happiness. Isn't it ironic that the one woman who might heal him is the one woman he can never have?

NAUGHTY OR NICE is classic Melanie George at her very best. With sparkling wit and expert storytelling, she graces us with a powerful, provocative and passionate treasure. Pleasure Seekers is the perfect designation for this sexy series. It is paradise found. Don't miss it!

Reviewed by Suzanne Tucker
Posted November 17, 2004

Summary

'Tis the season of merriment and joy - but the prospect of having a guardian imposed on her leaves Lady Francine Fitz Hugh feeling distinctly un-merry. She'll just have to drive the crotchety old man away! Unfortunately, Lucian Kendall turns out to be tall, dark, and sinfully attractive. The heat in his eyes when he looks at her tells Fancy that he's not leaving anytime soon...and worse, she doesn't really want him to. As his ward, Fancy is off-limits to Lucien - but her impudent charm, fierce loyalty, and lithe curves tempt him unbearably. He can't help but imagine teaching her the wicked ways of passion...and how her innocence might soothe his torment. When his dark past is inevitably revealed, though, the truth might destroy them both. In the season of love and goodwill, does he dare hope for a miracle?