This is the second book of the Stud Club, kudos to Ms. Tessa, it is quite hard to weave a story for three special men and their lady love, let alone to come up with a sequel that is with a different setting. As may readers or "darelings" said so, this book shows us the "other side" of Ashworth; who would have thought that someone so tortured, demented and destructive can be such a hopeless romantic? And that's just Ashworth, there's also Meredith, again another girl who "kicks the next door" type (not exactly the girl next door!) and a community of people with a variety of personality traits, social stature and beliefs. Chemisty between the lead characters are different this time, the traditional opposites attract does appear but I like the fact that they always try to one up each other! Merry is such a strong woman but she's keeping a secret or two...go and find out! This series may not be as grand as the Spindle Cove or Wanton Maid Series but as a Tessa Dare fan since her inception, I would say, this is a must read! *flails* TESSA DARE, WHAT YOU DO TO ME. The more I read by her, the more I want. Good thing I still have quite a few books left to read...So I wasn't quite sure about Twice Tempted by a Rogue because Rhys wasn't exactly a character who makes you say, "Yes, I want to read his story!" You want to know more, yes. But... well, he's intimidating and scary even as you want to know more. Which is why you have someone like Meredith.And after reading so many books with the virginal heroine, it was so damn refreshing to have a heroine who knew what she wanted. (At least carnally. And really. That's what's easiest in these stories.) In some ways, Rhys was the chaste one---horny, but chaste---and that was a fun change of pace. I liked it. And Meredith. #WomenPowerDude. This book really pulled on the heart strings. And! The "deep mystery" is not one that I guessed at. I maintain that I was too distracted by the romance to care much about the mystery, but the mystery---the betrayal---was gooood. And because this was a series that started with a murder, that mystery has only deepened as well. Which I suspected will be resolved in the next book.In sum, I must have more. MOAR.
What do You think about Le Destin De Merry Lane (2012)?
My least favorite of the series, too much sex instead of plot, still a good read.
—cheetaheaf
Not as good as the first and little mention of previous main characters
—Linsey
The very end of this book, the last paragraph... *sniff* enough said.
—belleandbro
Regency Fiction - adventure, mystery, romance...I liked this one.
—Gamedude
