What Price Love?

From EBOOKMALL: There
is nothing more fascinating than a darkly handsome rake, especially one
as controlled and elusive as Dillon Caxton, protégé of Demon Cynster.
Despite his dangerous air, Dillon is a man of sterling reputation, but
it wasn't always so. Years ago, an illicit scheme turned into a
nefarious swindle, and only the help of his cousin, Felicity, and her
husband, Demon, saved Dillon from ruin. Now impeccably honest, he
guards his hard-won reputation and is the Keeper of the Register of all
racing horses in England. His standing and aloofness make Dillon
undeniably desirable to young ladies, but despite all the lures thrown
his way, he remains uninterested -- his attention unfixed.

Until "Miss Priscilla Dalling" erupts into his life.
A stunning beauty, she affects Dillon as no other ever has, but what
fascinates him even more is that this tempting young lady is clearly
desperate, and equally clearly lying about wanting to see the Register
to fulfill the whim of an eccentric aunt.

My opinion:

Part of the Cynster family saga, this is another winner. Stephanie Laurens really knows how to write appealing heros and heroines. One thing bugged me: the heroine took her own sweet time to confide in Dillon, saying she needed to think things through. This is getting to be a plot device in SL's books, and though it is no doubt useful in prolonging the agony, it gets old. Other than that, well done.

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