THE
PERFECT LOVER
The 10th Cynster Novel
First published in Hardcover 2003
Paperback from Avon
ISBN 0-06-050572-9
Never let it be said that a Cynster male can't face up to the
one unassailable truth: that a successful marriage gives life
its fullest meaning. To all of English society, Simon Frederick
Cynster has a perfect life - one of enormous wealth and impeccable
social status. His lean handsomeness turns the heads of naïve
debutantes, while his sensual allure ensures he never lacks
for more sophisticated partners for a night, or more, of pleasure.
Yet despite all of this, Simon knows that there is something
- or rather someone - missing in his life.
To
achieve true contentment, Simon accepts that he must find
a lady accomplished enough to be his wife. Someone who will
spend her days as a member of one of England's most influential
families…and her nights pursuing duties of a more private
- and personal - nature.
But
Simon knows what to expect if he reveals his intention to
choose a bride; nothing could be more tiresome than having
every blushing miss on the marriage mart thrust upon him.
So he discreetly begins his search at a house party at Glossup
Hall…and is astonished that the lady who immediately captures
his interest is Portia Ashford.
Simon
has never considered Portia as a potential wife. He's known
the raven-haired beauty since childhood; she's willfully independent
and has always claimed to be uninterested in marriage. But
an unexpectedly heated kiss abruptly alters the rules of their
decade-long interaction. Soon they begin to long for the moments
they can spend in each other's arms.
But
all is not as it seems at Glossup Hall. As Simon and Portia
begin to explore the depths of their mutual passion, a shocking
murder is committed…and it appears that the next victim
will be Portia herself. And even more shocking than the fact
that a murderer secretly walks among them is the realization
that all of Simon's considerable strength and influence may
not be enough to protect Portia - his once and always perfect
lover.
REVIEWS & ACHIEVEMENTS
A New York Times, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly Bestseller!
#2
Amazon Editor's Best Romance of 2003
#3
Waldenbooks Best Romance of 2003
A
Readersread.com Best Books of 2003
A
New York Times, Wall Street Journal & Publishers Weekly
hardcover fiction BESTSELLER!
"This
is a must-have for your Cynster library. Don't miss it!"
Debbie @ aromancereview.com
"Elegant writing flavored with wit, memorable characters,
some superbly sensual and exquisitely detailed love scenes,
and a plot laced with danger all come together beautifully
in this wickedly fun, wonderfully sexy romance."
John Charles, Booklist
"Another
utterly delightful, highly sensual romance, this Cynster novel
will satisfy devoted readers and bring new ones into the fold.
A delicious love story, perfect Regency and a mystery full
of surprises."
Kathe Robin, Romantic Times
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