"great Regency romance"

In 1812 London, Ellen Drake plans to remain out of the limelight as companion to Lady Rebecca Burton. However, she becomes upset when she notices Lord Alex Marshall flirting outrageously with another woman. Unable to ignore the tryst as she cares for Rebecca, Ellen intercedes.

Alex finds his stalker a pain in the butt, but quite attractive. He decides to seduce her as one of his acts of sowing his wild oats before he settles into marriage. He succeeds beyond his wildest imagination not realizing that Ellen was already in love with him. While Ellen is contrite and filled with remorse, Alex realizes he loves her, but knows Rebecca is too nice a person to be hurt by his ending their engagement; besides Ellen is irate with him and does not believe his sincere cries of love.

TOO TEMPTING TO TOUCH is a great Regency romance filled with a comedy of errors much more complex than described above. The key players seem genuine to include besides the main triangle Ellen's brother and Alex's best friend and his sister. Each effort to straighten out who loves who while adhering to the manners of the great society only complicates the relationships in this zany historical romp.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted March 19, 2006

Summary

Cheryl Holt, the queen of erotic romance, has captured the imaginations of fans everywhere. Now, her latest tale draws readers into an unforgettable story about an innocent woman whose passion leads her to a most erotic temptation...

THE ONLY CURE FOR TEMPTATION...
Ellen Drake has seen firsthand how dangerous scandal can be. Her family was torn apart by an unjust accusation ten years ago, and now, working as a paid companion, Ellen must keep her reputation above reproach. Catching her employer's betrothed in a sizzling tryst is bad enough; even worse that Ellen should find herself so infernally enthralled by the spectacle! Ellen intends to prevent Alex Marshall, Lord Stanton, from dallying with other women before his wedding day, but the rogue turns the tables - with an invitation to be his paramour. It's a proposition that is too outrageous, too indecent... and strangely irresistible. With a single touch, Alex opens the door to a secret world of sensual desire, a world Ellen is burning to explore...

IS TO SURRENDER...
Alex intends to be faithful once he's married, but in the meantime, London offers so many tempting bed partners. Giving the prim Miss Drake a taste of the excitement she clearly craves will be a delightful diversion, nothing more. But their secret dalliance unleashes someone's vengeance, someone whose own erotic pursuits are twisted with madness. And the scandal that destroyed Ellen's family is about to come calling once again...