An Artful Seduction by Tina Gabrielle – a Review
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Description:
1815 London
His lust for revenge will be his downfall…
Eliza Somerton has a dangerous secret. As the daughter of the infamous art forger who duped half the ton, she’s rebuilt her life under a new name. But when an old forgery goes up for auction, her father’s enemy, Grayson Montgomery, outbids her and presents her with an unimaginable choice: help him find her father or he’ll ruin her.
For years, Grayson, the Earl of Huntingdon and one of London’s top art critics, has sought justice. His well-laid plans finally come to fruition when he learns of his enemy’s beautiful daughter. But Eliza possesses a sensuality and independent spirit that weakens his resolve, and as the heat between them sizzles, what started as revenge soon blossoms into something sinful…
Review:
An Artful Seduction begins with Eliza attending an auction with one goal in mind: buy back piece of forged art that she and her sisters sold when they had nowhere else to turn. The sisters never thought to see the piece again, but when the piece comes up for auction, Eliza is determined to buy the piece herself so that the forgery will stay hidden. However, when Grayson Montgomery outbids Eliza, her opportunity is lost. Or is it? When Eliza approaches Grayson about buying the painting from him directly, she unknowingly sets into motion a series of events that will change their lives. Forever.
Grayson soon learns that Eliza is the daughter of the very man he has been hunting and devises a plan that gives her no choice but to go aid him in his quest. If only she knew what his quest actually was. As Grayson and Eliza spend more and more time together, he finds himself questioning whether or not he’s doing the right thing by using Eliza to get what he wants. Once he meets her sisters and sees the close bond they share, he falls even further under her spell, but decides to stay the course to finally get his revenge.
Eliza figures out what Grayson is really doing, and still goes along with him. She is developing feelings for him as well, but knows there can never be anything between them. Her father has seen to that by duping so many and leaving them behind before he can be arrested for his crimes. She’d love to find her father as well, or at least know if he’s dead or alive. What transpires will leave you jeering and cheering……and turning the pages a little faster.
An Artful Seduction is a wonderfully written tale. The characters are well written and you will leave the story feeling as you know them. Eliza is a strong character who has taken care of her sisters since the day her father left them high and dry. Her sense of loyalty, as well as her determination to make it on her own, will endear her to everyone who reads her story. Grayson is a bear at first, but you soon learn that he will do anything as well for those he cares about. The chemistry between the two was palpable and I love the way the author made them both work for a relationship that would be good for all involved. The secondary characters were well written as well, and I for one cannot wait to read more about them. If you’re a fan of this genre, there is no way you can go wrong with An Artful Seduction. Well done, Tina Gabrielle!
Reviewed by Vickie
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