Lord Carlisle’s Enticing Lure (Scarlett Affairs Book 5) by Cerise Deland -review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 25, 2025

She’s much too carefree, too lovely, too enchanting to be a spy.
His job is to catch spies. She cannot possibly be one—and he cannot possibly love her!

Clive Davenport, the Marquess of Carlisle, does not fall for beautiful women. But when the dark-haired sylph he glimpsed not far from his home last winter reappears on the beach at Brighton, he cannot escape her lure. Swaying in the June breeze, she is the picture of freedom and delight in the summer sun. Then she saves his little girl from the crashing waves of the Channel waters and constructs kites that dance in his daughter’s hands—and in his heart.

She tells him her name is Giselle Laurant, and that she is a French émigré with a work commission she must urgently finish. Employing her special talents as an illustrator, she does not reveal that her renderings of coastal English towns have a special destination.

So falling in love with dashing Carlisle creates problems. He will not disappear. Nor does she want him to. Her past experience with an abusive husband and French police are bitter. Yet she marvels at Clive’s kisses that are so sweet, and his tender regard so alluring, that she allows herself one night of surrender.

But when her foes track her, Clive is determined to save her, no matter her sympathies. No matter that he loves her to distraction.

Because Clive knows love can cure so many heartaches…if those who love have the courage to endure.

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REVIEW: Cerise Deland’s “Lord Carlisle’s Enticing Lure”, is a great addition to the Scarlett Affairs series that blends romance with suspense. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Brighton, this novel explores the complexities of love, trust, and the shadows of the past.

The story revolves around Clive Davenport, the Marquess of Carlisle, a man devoted to his duties and wary of emotional entanglements. Enter Giselle Laurant, a beguiling French émigré with a painful history marked by an abusive husband and relentless pursuers from the French police.

Their chemistry is right there from the moment they reconnect on the beach, but both characters grapple with their emotional burdens.

Giselle’s journey from a life of fear to one of potential love is thoughtfully described. Her initial hesitation is understandable, given her traumatic past, yet her vulnerability shines through as Clive offers her kindness and warmth.

Love and healing takes center stage in this story, with Clive embodied as the knight who seeks to shield Giselle from her demons. His determination to protect her, regardless of her past sympathies and choices, had me cheering throughout the book.

The dialogue sparkles with wit and tension, driving the romantic plot forward while keeping us invested in the escalating suspense surrounding Giselle’s past.

For fans of historical romance and those who enjoy a touch of suspense, this novel is a must read.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Lord Ashley’s Beautiful Alibi
Lord Ramsay’s Redheaded Ruin
Lord Appleby’s Gorgeous Imposter
Lord Fournier’s Shameless princess

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🦋 Reviewed by Julie