Twilight with the Infamous Earl

November 15, 2013
Hawkins' Lords of Vice series, which includes All Afternoon with a Scandalous Marquess (2012) and Sunrise with a Notorious Lord (2012), concludes with the sixth and final unmarried member, Frost, Earl of Chillingsworth. He is bored with the group's gaming hall and single life, though he cannot admit it. Emily heard her sister's last words before her suicide, including the word Frost. Emily is certain this man with the rake's reputation shamed her engaged sister and broke her heart. But she and Frost can't deny their strong attraction and soon engage in kisses and more. Emily eventually uncovers her sister's secrets as well as Frost's in this satisfying story. The chemistry and family connections are Hawkins' strength and show well in this adventure. The story moves very fast, and while some scenes are glossed over, the characters are appealing and Regency fans will enjoy this as well as the rest of the series, which is similar to Stephanie Laurens' Bastion Club books.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2013, American Library Association.)