Publishers Weekly
06/15/2015
Heath’s first Hellions of Havisham Victorian romance is wonderfully entertaining. The unexpected demise of the Duke and Duchess of Ashbury left their three sons—all now saddled with hefty titles—in the care of an indifferent guardian mourning the long-ago death of his wife. Alarmed by this display of romantic grief, the oldest brother, Nicholas, opts to skip getting married and instead spends his nights at the Nightingale Club, where society’s women find lovers anonymously and with no strings attached. Minerva Dodger (whom dedicated fans will recognize as the daughter of Jack Dodger, from 2008’s Between the Devil and Desire) has spent six years on the marriage mart without finding love, and the outspoken heiress is ready to experience sex; she gleefully turns to the club and to Nick. But she has second thoughts when he asks her to pose for a risqué photograph, still a new art form. Meanwhile, he’s wondering how to court her when she’s already graced his bed. Heath adeptly juggles numerous new and familiar characters as she sweeps fans of her Regency novels into the Victorian era. (Nov.)
From the Publisher
Heath steals your heart, then takes you on a journey that will leave you torn between tears and joy. — Christina Dodd
Heath is a consummate storyteller, whose characters leap from the pages. Their powerful emotions and intense passions translate exceptionally well to readers, allowing them to become deeply involved in the fascinating plot and leaving them breathless and wanting more. — RT Book Reviews (top pick) - 4.5 stars - Praise for LORD OF TEMPTATION
Deep emotions, sensuality and pathos combine and the healing power of love triumphs in another Heath masterpiece — Romantic Times BOOKclub, 4 1/2 stars
“The Duke of Weddington is perfect hero material. Historical readers will clamor for more.” — Liz Carlyle
“Master storyteller Heath perfectly threads together emotional power and deep romance. Taking her cue from Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist, she reinvents the story so we see what might have happened to the older Oliver. Few writers engage readers’ hearts and minds as beautifully as Heath certainly does.” Top Pick — Romantic Times BOOKclub
“Lorraine Heath has long been an author readers trust when they want to read a heart-warming historical, one that will entertain them and make them shed a tear or two. That’s probably because the emotions in Heath’s stories are genuine.” — Happy Ever After blog on USA Today
“Heath’s second London’s Greatest Lovers historical pairs a battle scarred Crimean War soldier with his compassionate nurse... Their romance ripens with intensity and realistic emotion that will leave even the most seasoned reader teary-eyed” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Heath’s characters are endearing and memorable in this tale that cranks up the heat and the angst. It’s a moving story that readers won’t want to put down.” — Oakland Press
“Heath steals your heart, then takes you on a journey that will leave you torn between tears and joy.” — Christina Dodd
“...wonderfully entertaining... Heath adeptly juggles numerous new and familiar characters as she sweeps fans of her Regency novels into the Victorian era.” — Publishers Weekly praise for FALLING INTO BED WITH A DUKE
With her usual flair for richly nuanced characters and elegant writing, RITA Award-winning Heath launches her new Hellions of Havisham historical series with a tale that simply sizzles with sensuality. — Booklist, praise for FALLING INTO BED WITH THE DUKE
Liz Carlyle
The Duke of Weddington is perfect hero material. Historical readers will clamor for more.
Oakland Press
Heath’s characters are endearing and memorable in this tale that cranks up the heat and the angst. It’s a moving story that readers won’t want to put down.
RT Book Reviews (top pick) - 4.5 stars - Praise for LORD OF TEMPTATION
Heath is a consummate storyteller, whose characters leap from the pages. Their powerful emotions and intense passions translate exceptionally well to readers, allowing them to become deeply involved in the fascinating plot and leaving them breathless and wanting more.
Christina Dodd
Heath steals your heart, then takes you on a journey that will leave you torn between tears and joy.
Happy Ever After blog on USA Today
Lorraine Heath has long been an author readers trust when they want to read a heart-warming historical, one that will entertain them and make them shed a tear or two. That’s probably because the emotions in Heath’s stories are genuine.
Romantic Times BOOKclub
Deep emotions, sensuality and pathos combine and the healing power of love triumphs in another Heath masterpiece
praise for FALLING INTO BED WITH THE DUKE Booklist
With her usual flair for richly nuanced characters and elegant writing, RITA Award-winning Heath launches her new Hellions of Havisham historical series with a tale that simply sizzles with sensuality.
