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Scandalous Desires Mass Market Paperback – January 30, 2018

by Elizabeth Hoyt (Author)
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CAN A PIRATE LEARN . . .

River pirate "Charming" Mickey O'Connor has lifted himself from the depths of the slums to be the king of St. Giles. Anything he wants he gets-with one exception. Silence Hollingbrook has been haunting his dreams ever since she spent a single night in his bed.

THAT THE ONLY TRUE TREASURE . . .

Once Silence was willing to sacrifice anything to save the man she loved. Now a widow, she's finally found peace when Charming Mickey comes storming back into her life with an offer she can't refuse. But this time she won't be the only one paying the price for his sins.

LIES IN A WOMAN'S HEART?

When his past comes back to torment him, Mickey must keep Silence safe from a merciless enemy, while wrestling with the delicious hold this widow has on his heart. And in the face of mounting danger, both will have to surrender to something even more terrifying . . . true love.
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    Maiden Lane
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    416 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Forever
  5. Publication date
    January 30, 2018
  6. Dimensions
    4.25 x 1.13 x 6.88 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1538760096
  8. ISBN-13
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RT Book Reviews Top Pick! "4.5 Stars! A thrilling end [to] this addictive series!"―RT Book Reviews on Duke of Desire

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Always unique, wonderfully romantic and highly sensual, Hoyt's stories take readers' breath away."―RT Book Reviews on Duke of Pleasure

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Hoyt delivers a unique read on many levels: a love story, a tale of redemption and a plot teeming with emotional depth that takes readers' breaths away. Kudos to a master storyteller!"―RT Book Reviews on Duke of Sin

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! It is a story that takes your breath away and leaves you uplifted. Hoyt does it again!"―RT Book Reviews on Sweetest Scoundrel

"[T]his superbly executed historical romance is proof positive that this RITA Award-nominated author continues to write with undiminished force and flair. When it comes to incorporating a generous measure of dangerous intrigue and lush sensuality into a truly swoonworthy love story, Hoyt is unrivaled."―Booklist (starred review) on Dearest Rogue

"4 1/2 Stars! Hoyt takes an unlikely pair of characters and, through the magic of her storytelling, turns them into the perfect couple... [A] read to remember."―RT Book Reviews on Dearest Rogue

"Hoyt's exquisitely nuanced characters, vividly detailed setting, and seemingly effortless and elegant writing provide the splendid material from which she fashions yet another ravishingly romantic love story."―Booklist (starred review) on Darling Beast

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Darling Beast is wondrous, magical and joyous -- a read to remember."―RT Book Reviews

"Richly drawn characters fill the pages of this emotionally charged mix of mystery and romance."―Publishers Weekly on Duke of Midnight

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! There is enchantment in the Maiden Lane series, not just the fairy tales Hoyt infuses into the memorable romances, but the wonder of love combined with passion, unique plotlines and unforgettable characters."―RT Book Reviews on Duke of Midnight

"I adore each book in this series and encourage you to start from the beginning."―USA Today's Happy Ever After Blog on Lord of Darkness

"Lord of Darkness is classic Elizabeth Hoyt, meaning it's unique, engaging, and leaves readers on the edge of their seats, waiting for the next book . . ."―JoyfullyReviewed.com on Lord of Darkness

About the Author

Elizabeth Hoyt is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-three lush historical romances, including the Maiden Lane series. Publishers Weekly has called her writing "mesmerizing" and in 2018 she received the RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award for Historical Romance. She also pens deliciously fun contemporary romances under the name Julia Harper. Elizabeth lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with three untrained dogs, a garden in constant need of weeding, and the long-suffering Mr. Hoyt.

The winters in Minnesota have been known to be long and cold and Elizabeth is always thrilled to receive reader mail. You can write to her at PO Box 19495, Minneapolis, MN 55419 or email her at Elizabeth@ElizabethHoyt.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever (January 30, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1538760096
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538760093
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 1.13 x 6.88 inches
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Elizabeth Hoyt is a New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of historical romance, including reader favorite, The Raven Prince. She also writes deliciously fun contemporary romance under the name Julia Harper. Born in New Orleans, but raised in the frigid winters of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Elizabeth was fortunate to travel extensively when she was growing up and lived in St. Andrews, Scotland; Oxford England; and Kawasaki, Japan. She went to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she not only earned a degree in anthropology but also met Mr. Hoyt. Some years later, after a short pause to birth and raise two children, Elizabeth realized that she really wasn't qualified to do anything but Make up Stories and started writing.

Elizabeth now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with three untrained canines, a garden in constant need of weeding, and, of course, Mr. Hoyt.

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Lu
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story! A criminal and a fragile widow find out that they have more in common than they could ever think...
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018
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What a great story! I'm not a fan of pirate stories, but this one is just so wonderful it was worth the exception.
Michael is the perfect imperfect hero: troubled, strong, criminal but somehow honorable, hardened by life but pure honey inside. He comes from the gutter and he does not repent of his sins.
Silence is so pure, so naive, yet she is so strong deep down. She sees a part of Michael that his traumas in life had hidden even from himself. She sees the good man he had the potential to be.
What remarkable characters!
The story starts with Silence coming to Michael’s (Mick O’Connor) palace to demand the return of Mary Darling, a baby that has been left by Silence’s door a year before and that was raised by her like a daughter at the orphanage she managed with her brother Winter.
Turns out Mary is Mick’s daughter and he stole the girl from the orphanage because he found out his greatest enemy had discovered the girl and intended to hurt her in order to reach him.
He refuses to give Mary Darling back but offers Silence the possibility to stay at his palace with the baby and take her back with her once he is able to get rid of his enemy.
What started as despise and aversion ends up turning into admiration and respect as both of them get to know (and understand) each other better.
They are so very different, and yet, there is a clear common ground on which their relationship is beautifully built by Mrs. Hoyt.
Some parts of the book are very sensual, but it fits the story well as Mick, after an infancy of hungry and violence, takes all pleasures life can give him with no half measures.
Beautiful book! Great story! To read and read and read again...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Silence and Michael's road to HEA
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020
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Another enjoyable read from Elizabeth Hoyt. This was less steamy and more suspenseful than her previous books from the series. Tension was threaded through the pages from the start. I liked Mickey's crew, an odd bunch, yet brave and loyal. I loved Ghost of St. Giles and all that he's done for his people. I loved the fairy tale that author brought with every chapter, it resonated well with the story.

At first I wasn't sure I liked Mickey, he was very unscrupulous and rude. I really didn't see them together at all until a certain pivotal point in the story: I wonder if it was Mick's past or how he started changing that made me see him in a different light, but I favored him in the end. There were incredible acts of heroism that made me admire him. With Silence, I guess, I finally warmed up to her when she shed her naive puppy love that she had for her husband and let some things go. It was very raw moment for her. From then on, it's like they were the same yet not, and they looked right together at last.

There was so much going on. Constant danger kept the story edgy. What would have made it better for me, was if the author made the villain and the connection to Mickey and the traitor's identity a bit more covert and subtle. It was so obvious to me, I wanted a bit more subterfuge, I think. The ending though, man, I was biting my nails! It was nerve-wracking. Loved it! Last page dropped such a big revelation that I can't help but want to read the next one immediately! Overall, this was a book worth spending my time reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars, I couldn't put it down
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2011
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It seemed like I had been waiting for this book forever and so it was with great anticipation that I pulled it out of my mailbox yesterday. And I was not disappointed. I enjoyed the slow, developmental relationship between Silence and Mickey and the way they both had to undergo shifts in perspective and accept their feelings for each other. I also liked the supporting characters. The plot of Mickey versus his archenemy was strong enough to be believable and yet did not dominate the scenes. I was also happy to see the return of past characters. Temperance, Lord Caire and Lady Hero all made appearances but did not steal the show, which was a relief. This was Silence's story and she was a strong, compassionate heroine. I liked her, she had such a admirable quiet strength of mind, character and heart.
I will be anxiously waiting for the next book, featuring Winter. He has thus far been the most captivating character for me and I very much liked the peek we got of his story. I do wish that the elder Makepeace siblings could have their own books and weren't already settled at the start of the series. Concord would make a good study, I think. However, Asa is intriguing and the hints at his doings are suitably mysterious.
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
I admit that I was half expecting Silence's husband to make an reappearance as well (maybe even hoping for it) but I understand why Hoyt did not take that route even though the "lost at sea" death allowed for it. I just think it would have been a far more effective way of showing Silence (and the readers) why William was not the love of her life instead of her introspection after his death. I felt that her relationship with him was depicted differently in the first novel than in this one which was a bit distracting. One other thing that disappointed me and gave this book 4.5 instead of 5 star was Mickey's alter ego. I felt the shipbuilder-in-the-country double life was a bit too easy. A cop out almost. Again, I understand why Hoyt wrote it in. However, I would have liked to see them start fresh, escaping to a cottage or something and building their lives together from the ground up together, instead of Silence being integrated into Mickey's other life.
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved Charming Mickey
Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2022
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I usually don’t like romance with murder in it, but the Maiden Lane books are a big exception. This is a really great hero and heroine pairing and I couldn’t put this one down.
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G. Hanhart
5.0 out of 5 stars Silence and “Charming” Mickey lock horns
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2023
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Silence Hollingbrook is now widowed (her husband William went down with his ship) and is now devoting her time to the foundling home. She is devoted in particular to Mary Darling and when the child is abducted by river pirate "Charming" Mickey O'Connor (the same man who caused the rift in her marriage when he insisted she spend the night in his room as payment for the return of the cargo he has stolen from William's ship).

Silence enter Mickey's lair to demand Mary's return. Mickey is attracted by Silence and gradually she finds herself attracted to him.

Unfortunately Mickey has a VERY dangerous enemy who will stop at nothing to destroy him.

Mickey will have to be extremely canny to overcome Silence's reluctance, her families opposition, and the attacks which keep on coming.

Another thing we discover by the end of this story is the identity of the mysterious Ghost of St. Giles.
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Mw
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you want for in a novel of this genre
Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 10, 2018
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Captivating as its narrative unfolds, transporting the reader to its imaginary world full of desire and love. One of the best authors.
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Aussiebell79
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed it!!!
Reviewed in Australia on July 20, 2016
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Another great read from Elizabeth Hoyt. This is the fifth maiden lane book I've read and one of my favourite's. There is a level of depth to the story that sets it above other novels of this genre. It's not just about the sex there is a great story and interesting characters to enjoy as well. I really like the continued theme of the ghost of st Giles and other characters from earlier and later novels pop in and out.
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メレトセゲル
5.0 out of 5 stars さすがホイト！
Reviewed in Japan on December 7, 2011
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シリーズ物の３作目にあたる作品です。
ヒーローは海賊です。暴力も厭わない法の外の世界に生きています。
ヒロインは、亡夫を助けるためかつて一度だけ
彼と夜をともに過ごしたことがあります。
彼女が孤児院で育てている女の赤ちゃんが実はヒーローの子で、
彼の敵から身を守るため、彼の屋敷に滞在し赤ちゃんの世話をする…
ところから話が始まります。

最初、ヒロインは過去の出来事もあってヒーローに固くなです。
でも、彼の内に秘めた心に触れるにつれ、
彼を海賊ではなく一人の男をして意識するようになります。

お互いを意識しているのに、様々事件が起きなかなか結ばれることができず、
読んでいてもどかしいくらいです。
ヒロインが自分の心を捧げて彼を引き止める場面には彼女の強さを感じました。
最後の最後まで二人がどうなってしまうのか分からない展開に、
ハッピーエンドを信じてページをめくる手が止まりませんでした。
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