Lord of Darkness (Maiden Lane, #5) in Fans of Eloisa James & Julia Quinn

Oct 18, 2011 Shawna rated it it was amazing

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4 陆 stars 鈥� Historical/Georgian Romance

Oh but how I love this series! Ms. Hoyt is a brilliant writer and she delivers another winner in her evocative, sensual, addictive Maiden Lane series that鈥檚 now 5 for 5 and still going strong! I can鈥檛 wait for the next book!

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Jun 15, 2013 Vanessa Kelly rated it it was amazing

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When I grow up, I want to write like Elizabeth Hoyt. Her prose is both lyrical and evocative but also precise and crisp. I loved both the hero and heroine, two kindred souls who lost the loves of their lives. How they found a way to find a second, even richer love with each other is very satisfying. I also like the world of Maiden Lane, the rich details of life in Georgian London, and a wealth of interesting secondary characters. EH is a one of the most talented historical romance writers out th ...more

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Jan 11, 2012 Manda Collins rated it it was amazing

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Amazingly good. I'm jealous of how adept Hoyt is at tugging the heart strings. And characterization. And world building. And pretty much everything. Sigh. So good. ...more

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Oct 28, 2011 Annie rated it really liked it

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In book five of the Maiden Lane series, Elizabeth Hoyt brings forth another masked man who rules the night. This time, his name is Godric St. John.

As an older man who is comfortable with being alone, he finds it odd when his wife, Lady Margaret Reading finally decides to develop a relationship with him. They have been married to each other for two years already, yet Godric and Margaret have never consummated their marriage. After all this time, Margaret finally wants a baby and will do anyth

In book five of the Maiden Lane series, Elizabeth Hoyt brings forth another masked man who rules the night. This time, his name is Godric St. John.

As an older man who is comfortable with being alone, he finds it odd when his wife, Lady Margaret Reading finally decides to develop a relationship with him. They have been married to each other for two years already, yet Godric and Margaret have never consummated their marriage. After all this time, Margaret finally wants a baby and will do anything to gain her precious one鈥ven if it means going to Godric to ask for a child.

However, matters become more complicated when Margaret and Godric are living in the past. Godric has lost his one true love and despite the years that have passed, time has not lessen the ache in his chest. Similarly, Margaret鈥檚 first love was murdered, leaving her with his unborn child and the reason why Godric and Margaret are together now, to save her reputation. The death of her first love AND the miscarriage dampened Margaret鈥檚 spirits, but she doesn鈥檛 allow that to stop her now.

Lady Margaret Reading is badass. In the opening scene, Margaret has a pistol pointed at Godric鈥檚 head. Little does she know that the Ghost of St. Giles is actually her husband! In another scene, Margaret stabs Godric in the back, again thinking he is the masked man who roams the night and the same man who killed her first lover.

LORD OF DARKNESS is definitely reminiscent of THIEF OF SHADOWS. A lot of the same elements are there, but what鈥檚 great about this book in particular is the way Godric and Margaret go from strangers who just happen to be married to becoming a real couple in love. I found that I really enjoyed both characters and paired with the missing lassies storyline, I was hooked!

I must say, I am in love with the Ghost of St. Giles theme going on in the last two books. It is a great and natural opportunity to bring action into the stories without being too heavy on the drama. And also, who can resist a hero like that? Instant panty remover!

DUKE OF MIDNIGHT is the next book and it features Maximus Batten, Duke of Wakefield and the brother of Hero. I鈥檓 already on the edge waiting for this book!

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