By: Theresa Romain
Genres: Romance Historical
Posted: April 5, 2016
How typical of Ms. Romain that a novel featuring a courtesan could be described as classy, charming, elegant and dare one say, sweet? Benedict is blind, and the author's unsurpassed descriptive skills make it a fascinating journey, seeing the world through Benedict's other senses. Charlotte's story is utterly fascinating, and several tissues were required because the author is so sensitive and subtle, you cannot help but care for what happens to those characters. FORTUNE FAVORS THE WICKED is an engrossing story of two people dreaming of a better future and hoping against hope. Charlotte and Benedict are simply sublime, entirely atypical of what we expect; their stories heartwrenching and riveting, and Charlotte is seduction personified, and Benedict never ceases to amaze, in the best of ways. And watching their relationship evolve was a complete delight, and the ending could not have been better.
Theresa Romain's writing is extremely refined, sprinkled with delectable humorous touches, yet nothing ever feels pompous, unless the character is. But the splendour of the narrative and the cleverness of the dialogues are nothing compared to the flair she displays at fleshing out characters who are very human, fallible, and endearing, and let's not forget her flair for thinking up plots that are new and fresh. In FORTUNE FAVORS THE WICKED Theresa Romain shines brighter than ever!
Book Summary
As a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, Benedict Frost had the respect of every man on board--and the adoration of the women in every port. When injury ends his naval career, the silver-tongued libertine can hardly stomach the boredom. Not after everything--and everyone--he's experienced. Good thing a new adventure has just fallen into his lap…
When courtesan Charlotte Perry learns the Royal Mint is offering a reward for finding a cache of stolen gold coins, she seizes the chance to build a new life for herself. As the treasure hunt begins, she realizes her tenacity is matched only by Benedict's--and that sometimes adversaries can make the best allies. But when the search for treasure becomes a discovery of pleasure, they'll be forced to decide if they can sacrifice the lives they've always dreamed of for a love they've never known…
by: Theresa Romain
Kensington Zebra
April 1, 2016
On Sale: March 29, 2016
Featuring: Charlotte Perry; Benedict Frost
368 pages
ISBN: 1420138650
EAN: 9781420138658
Kindle: B010ZZXWR2
Paperback / e-Book