
eBook details
- Title: Improper Advances (The Islanders Series, Book 3)
- Author : Margaret Evans Porter
- Release Date : January 24, 2012
- Genre: Historical,Books,Romance,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 889 KB
Description
From highly acclaimed and bestselling author Margaret Evans Porter, the third novel in The Islanders Seriesāin which loversā private passions conflict with their professional demands, and duty is at odds with desire.Escaping a scandal she did not cause, gifted singer Ana St. Albans abandons the London stageāher lifelong homeāfor refuge and solitude on the Isle of Man as Oriana Julian, soldierās widow. Her landlord, wealthy mine owner and geologist Sir Darius Corlett, suspects sheās an adventuress and a fortune-hunter. In her loneliness, Oriana responds to Dareās advances. Certain that her indiscretion will have no lasting consequences, she returns to London.Pursuing her, Dare thrusts himself into her world of musicians, aristocrats, horse-racing enthusiasts, and the prominent scientist who can help him promote his geological theories. Orianaās passionate affair with the bold Manxman coincides with a difficult choiceāmarriage to a wealthy peer, or a coveted position at the opera house. But neither tempts her as much as the even more impossible fate prevented by her reputationāand Dareās respectability.āGrabbed me from the start and never let goā¦intelligently written and impeccably researched.ā The Romance ReaderBrimming with complex yet enjoyable characters, an interesting and fast paced plot with plenty of twists and loads of sensualityā¦a well-written and very charming read.ā Reader to ReaderāAn entertaining historical romance that puts two real and flawed lead characters into a strong plot. Margaret Evans Porter delivers a winning tale.ā Harriet KlausnerāMs. Porter has created dynamic characters, who are all the more moving for dealing with their flaws.ā Romantic TimesāThe protagonists have such strength of character they must be admired....I highly recommend Improper Advances as a read that shouldn't be missed.ā RendezvousāThe chemistry between Dare and Ana is wonderful, as much for the luscious lovemaking as for the lively, humorous and intelligent conversation between them. The tale that leads these lost souls to each other is warm, witty,and engaging and certainly, not to be missed!āAll Romance Book StoreāA fascinating tale...a poignant romance that will keep you reading late into the night.āOld Book Barn Gazette