To Tempt An Angel (Book 1 Douglas series)

Patricia Grasso

Dec 2013 · Lachesis Publishing Inc

About this ebook

 Angelica Douglas has no idea that she’s the Countess of Melrose. What she does know is that she needs to support her family as a card shark, while finding a way to seek revenge on the men who ruined her father and sent her family spiralling down into poverty.

Robert Campbell, Marquess of Argyll, heir to the Duke of Inverary, has no idea who Angelica truly is. He just wants to watch over her and make her his mistress.

Angelica thinks Robert is simply a dashing rogue who is far too dangerous for her peace of mind. Robert thinks Angelica is an angel except when she’s being a pain in the behind.

When Robert finds out that his own father may have been one of the men who ruined Angelica’s family, he vows to keep a careful eye on her. When Angelica finds out that Robert’s father may have been one of the men responsible, she vows to stay as far away from Robert as possible. But when danger threatens, both Robert and Angelica must face the truth and let fate take the upper hand.

Ratings and reviews

This was an enjoyable romp and good way to enjoy an evening in Dec when you have nothing to do. There were only two drawbacks for me: 1. There was very little history in this 'historical romance'. Things were brought in that didn't exist until much later. Close to current prices were used, nowhere close to what we know of that period. (**SPOILER: The old Count burns through 20£ in one night on drink. At approx 2p for a beer (spirits more than that) 20£=500 beer in a night! Basic Google checks would have caught all of these (that's all I did - not a historian, I just read a LOT). I'm just disappointed that the author didn't seem to bother. 2. The pacing close to the end seemed to almost come apart, feeling like there was supposed to be another climax at the end but something got axed in editing. Instead it seemed to sputter out and diluted the HEA at the end. With love to all in this time, (because we need it.)

This was one of the dumbest books I ever read. It was like a fairy tale for 3 year olds, but with make-believe sex. Just plain stupid. It's a good thing I got it for free. I'll know never to pay for one by this author.

This book had romance, mystery, humor and adventure. That mixed with a strong heroine, I look forward to next book in the series.

About the author

 Patricia Grasso is the author of eighteen historical romances including the Douglas Series which follows the love stories of the amazing Douglas sisters (Angelica, Samantha and Victoria) in Regency London.

Her books have won various awards including the National Readers’ Choice Award, New England Readers’ Choice Award, the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice and KISS Awards as well as the B. Dalton and Bookrack Awards for bestselling first-time author.

A native of Massachusetts, Patricia makes her home in the Boston area. She earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English and, for many years, used her “leisure” time to teach in a public high school.

Her website is: www.patriciagrasso.com.