Review: Scoundral's Kiss by Carrie Lofty

Carrie Lofty has truly outdone herself in her newest novel which releases tomorrow, Jan 05 ...... Scoundrel's Kiss, a must read sequel to her Zebra debut, What a Scoundrel Wants. Ada of Keyworth is addicted to opium and is about to sell herself to the highest bidder she is so desperate for her next fix. A scholarly woman from England now so desperate and dependant on the drug that all common sense has failed her. Saved at the last minute by Gavriel de Marqueda and left in his charge by her so called trusted friend Jacob she realizes that she must rely on him. Ada doesn't realize that Jacob does value her friendship and cares deeply for her and THAT is why he left her to the Order, hoping that they can help her with her addiction where he has failed.

Stunning handsome and with a warriors body, Gavriel runs of his own past and joining the Order of Santiago with only one task to accomplish by his master Pacheco to prove his loyalty. Ada. A vow of celibacy is challenged every moment in her presents and Ada has become his last test. He must resist her and his desire for her as well as help her kick her opium habit. But Ada has many of her own secrets that she has buried deep inside with the help of the powerful and addictive drug. Gavriel knows that a challenge is an understatement as the woman seduces all his senses and pulls at his oath to the order with every breath. The once powerful warrior must redeem his soul with this last task and is determined not to fail at all costs. Gavriel's secrets are chasing him down not just emotionally but now physically danger is ever more present as he parts with Pacheco and Fernan and now alone with Ada. Ada herself provides more of a danger herself, beautiful and extremely intelligent Gavriel is a constant rock and steadfast in helping her recover from her addiction. Their bond is strong but where I find humor is in how Ada is a constant reminder to Gavriel that he is very much attracted to her when he isn't thinking of ways to put them both out of their misery. Ada has refocused her attention on Gavriel as her desire for him is overwhelming and the woman will stop at nothing. He is so sweet to her and is able to trust her enough with his secrets, realizing that their pasts are tied together and their fates and future not just affects them but so many others!

With both of the characters learning how to live again with the love for each other, dealing with their own demons and gathering the strength to move forward you can't help but be meszmorized by the beautuful poetry that Carrie has created with Scoundral's kiss. The sedire and passion between Ada and Gavriel is tangable and a force they can not escape.




Synopsis: "When it comes to temptation...

Turning his back on his old life as a rogue, Gavriel de Marqueda has joined a monastic order in Spain and taken a vow of chastity. Before he becomes a monk, he must pass one final test: help a woman who has lost her way. But when he lays eyes on Ada of Keyworth, he is tempted beyond measure by her sultry beauty and dangerous curves...
Rules are meant to be broken...
Far from her home in England, Ada has been battling inner demons for more than a year. When she discovers that her only friend has abandoned her, she has no choice but to grudgingly accept Gavriel's help. But Ada is not fooled. Though Gavriel wears the robes of a monk, Ada sees that he is a virile man who looks at her with a hunger that matches her own--one that begs to be satisfied again and again.... "

** Don't miss my blog later this morning where I will have Carrie Lofty here at Book Junkie for a Q & A and Giveaway!!!

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