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Noche Prohibida (2011)

by Sophia James(Favorite Author)

3.6 of 5 Votes: 5

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Harlequin Ibérica, S.A.

series

Wellinghams

review 1: This easily could have been just a mediocre love story, but I felt it pulled away slightly from the average bunch due to its unusual twists to a standard plot and a very likable main couple. Cristo and Eleanor had depth; they suffered and persevered through difficult choices and became stronger and wiser individuals for it while still maintaining a level of vulnerability. There was passion here, more in keeping with Harlequin historical; you know, more tender rather than hard core. The fact that I like my romances on the hot and spicy side is the only reason why One Illicit Night gets a slightly lower rating. 3.8 stars.
review 2: I read one review that complained of the cliches, well, I hate to break it to you, but that is the romance genre. Sometimes the clich... morees can be overlooked because the characters carry you above the obvious. It does here in this installment of the Wellinghams from Sophia James. Just barely.I read 'From High Seas to Society' Brother Asher's story, and "One Unashamed night" brother Taris' story, This is younger brother Cristo, the golden god.Cristo Wellingham has been in Paris for years, (he is only half-brothers to the others) not only claiming his french title, but working for the Foreign Office. One night, he is gifted with a naked whore by a crooked police prefect. She is very drunk, and very beautiful. Cristo has been celibate for longer than he cares to remember, so why not?Imagine his shock when he finds this so-called whore is a virgin. After a wild illicit night of hot sex, he bundles her up and sends her on her way. Cut to five years later, We see Eleanor is married to a much older man who is gravelly ill. She has been living a peaceful and it seems, a celibate life with her husband. There is affection between them, but no love. So what was she doing in Paris anyway, and how did she wind up In Cristo's bed?Cristo is wondering that same thing. He arrives back in England, he is finished with his life in Paris and his work with the Foreign Office. He is carrying around a lot of baggage, with regards to his emotions and family ties.He is shocked when he sees the woman from that magical sex fueled night in Paris. Eleanor is shocked as well, she faints dead at his feet.Yes, there is the standard cliches, the daughter that is not her elderly husband's, but the spitting image of the beautiful, blond Cristo. Blackmail, intrigue, and the connection with Eleanor's brother, which is tied to Cristo's exile.The couple themselves, do smoulder. But some of the subplots were a little hard to swallow. But Sophia James is such a lush, capable and intelligent writer, it overcomes some of the lapses in narrative. Neither character is perfect, at times Cristo seems petulant and spoiled, and Eleanor stubborn and prideful.But all in all, a very satisfying read. Just enough deep emotion for me to enjoy.3.5 stars out of 4 for the book less

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