To Seduce a Sinner

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Authors: Elizabeth Hoyt

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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Copyright © 2008 by Nancy M. Finney
Excerpt from
To Beguile A Beast
copyright © 2008 by Nancy M. Finney. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
Cover illustration by Alan Ayers
Hand lettering by Ron Zinn
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First eBook Edition: November 2008
Contents
“I do not mean to disturb your schedule.”

He blinked. “That’s, ah . . .”

He seemed to lose his train of thought, possibly because she’d started unbuttoning his waistcoat. She concentrated on the brass buttons and the slitted holes, aware that her breathing had quickened with the temptation of his proximity. An awful thought intruded: How many other women had had the privilege of undressing him?

He cleared his throat. “Uh, kind of you.”

“Is it?” Had he been with another woman tonight? He was a man of known appetites.

She had no idea where he went in the evenings. Her fingers fumbled on that last thought, and she finally identified the emotion flooding her brain: jealousy. She was completely unprepared for it. She’d known before they’d married who he was—
what
he was. She believed she would be content with whatever small part of himself he would share with her. The other women, when they came, she would simply ignore.

But now she found she simply couldn’t. She wanted him. All of him.

“There’s enchantment in Hoyt’s stories that makes you believe in the magic of love.”


Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine

“Elizabeth Hoyt writes with flair, sophistication, and unstoppable passion.”

—Julianne MacLean, author of
Portrait of a Lover

“A fresh new voice in historical romance.”

—TheMysticCastle.com

“The new master of the historical romance genre.”

—HistoricalRomanceWriters.com
Praise for Elizabeth Hoyt’s Novels
To Taste Temptation

“4½ Stars! Hoyt’s new series . . . begins with destruction and ends with glorious love. She begins each chapter with a snippet of a legend that beautifully dovetails with the plot and creates a distinct love story that will thrill readers.”


Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine

“4½ Stars! There’s an interesting suspense embedded in this book . . . The sensuality is breathtaking and the reader is carried into the headiness of growing love . . . I loved this book, the high quality of the writing, the engaging plot, and most of all, the character development. A terrific novel . . . highly recommended.”

—TheRomanceReadersConnection.com

“[A] brilliant start to a sexy new historical romance series. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of action, mystery, and steamy romance. Her love scenes are scorching hot . . . Hang on to your seat and have a cold glass of water handy.”

—FreshFiction.com

“A suspenseful romantic tale that keeps the reader intrigued. The romance . . . is gratifying and grabs the most romantic heart. The added touch of the folk tale at the beginning of each chapter is great.”

—JandysBooks.com

“Enchanting . . . Hoyt stuns with this marvelous romance. Emotionally charged and beautifully written. Samuel and Emeline come alive on the pages, truly taking life as three-dimensional, provocative, and complex characters. Hoyt weaves threads of this story seamlessly into anything but typical historical romance . . . Utterly impossible to put down. I am so excited for the next book in this series.”

—RomanceJunkieReviews.com

“Volatile romance . . . involving mystery . . . readers will become completely engrossed in the fast-paced plot. With its vividly drawn characters, neat plotting, and heated romance, it’s sure to satisfy.”

—RomRevToday.com

“I have been a fan of Elizabeth Hoyt’s writing since the release of her first book. Her writing catches you from the first sentence and you are always taken on a wonderful journey.”

—ALadysDesire.com

“A strong tale . . . a fine Georgian romance.”

—HarrietKlausner.wwwi.com

“Hoyt is a talented writer . . . I loved the historic detail and the slow reveal of what happened to the men at Spinners Falls.”

—Rakehell.com

The Serpent Prince

“Exquisite romance . . . mesmerizing storytelling . . . incredibly vivid lead characters, earthy writing, and an intense love story.”


Publishers Weekly

“Wonderfully satisfying . . . delightfully witty . . . with just a touch of suspense. Set in a lush regency background, Elizabeth spins a story of treachery, murder, suspense, and love with her usual aplomb.”

—RomanceatHeart.com

“A delight to read . . . It is fun and flirtatious, serious and sincere, menacing and magical. If you haven’t read this series, I enthusiastically recommend it to you.”

—Rakehell.com

“With an engrossing plot centered on revenge and a highly passionate romance between Simon and Lucy,
The Serpent Prince
delivers a steamy tale that packs an emotional punch. The three-dimensional characters, high drama, and sensuous love story make it a page-turner. The attention to detail when describing the time period and the traditions of the day, such as dueling, add to the overall satisfaction. I highly recommend
The Serpent Prince
.”

—RomRevToday.com

“A passionate love affair that will capture your heart and leave you wanting more. The intensity of attraction the characters have for each other is so entrancing, I was eager to turn each page to discover more.”

—FreshFiction.com

“Delectably clever writing, deliciously complex characters, and a delightfully sexy romance between perfectly matched protagonists are the key ingredients in the third book in Hoyt’s superbly crafted, loosely connected Georgian-era Princes trilogy.”


Booklist

“Sardonic, sensual, dastardly, and above all, a focused and intense love story that will touch all historical romance fans . . . Hoyt once again creates vivid characters and a masterful piece of storytelling.”

—ARomanceReview.com

“4½ Stars! TOP PICK! Fantastic . . . magically blends fairy tale, reality, and romance in a delicious, sensual feast.”


Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
on
The Serpent Prince
The Leopard Prince

“4½ Stars! TOP PICK! An unforgettable love story that ignites the pages not only with heated love scenes but also with a mystery that holds your attention and your heart with searing emotions and dark desire.”


Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine

“An exhilarating historical romance.”

—Midwest Book Review

“Deeply sensual . . . not to be missed . . . a delight from start to finish. The story is so well written, the characters so engaging.”

—HistoricalRomanceWriters.com

“Wicked squires, a relationship reminiscent of
Lady Chatterley’s Lover
(complete with sex scenes), and something of a mystery to solve make this an entertaining book . . . a good, lively tale.”

—MyShelf.com

“A spellbinding and sensually charged novel that grabs you from the first page.”

—TheMysticCastle.com

“4½ Stars! Absolutely fantastic . . . filled with witty dialogue and sparkling characters.”

—TheRomanceReadersConnection.com

“Hoyt creates another of her powerful stories of love and romance.”

—NovelTalk.com

“Hoyt isn’t afraid to play with conventions while taking risks . . . She gets into the soul of her story and lures the reader in.”

—PaperbackReader.net

“An original and well-crafted story.”

—TheRomanceReader.com

“A refreshing historical romance . . . Elizabeth Hoyt weaves a superb tale that will keep you reading long into the night.”

—Bookloons.com
The Raven Prince

“A sexy, steamy treat! A spicy broth of pride, passion, and temptation.”

—Connie Brockway,
USA Today
bestselling author

“A very rich, very hot dessert.”


BookPage

“Hoyt expertly spices this stunning debut novel with a sharp sense of wit and then sweetens her lusciously dark, lushly sensual historical romance with a generous sprinkling of fairytale charm.”


Chicago Tribune

“Will leave you breathless.”

—Julianne MacLean, author of
Portrait of a Lover

“I didn’t want it to end!”

—Julia Quinn,
New York Times
bestselling author

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