- Paperback: 312 pages
- Publisher: Samhain Publishing (Mar 6 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1609284399
- ISBN-13: 978-1609284398
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.8 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 540 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #856,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“Teeming with menacing atmosphere… St. Giles captures that Gothic essence with a sinister plot complete with unusual twists and turns, while maintaining a strong sexual tension between the protagonists.”
-- Fresh Fiction on His Dark Desires
“A superb paranormal Victorian romantic suspense thriller with gothic overtones. Fans of gothic and paranormal romances will want to read this beguiling tale.”
-- Midwest Book Review on Darkest Dreams
“Simultaneously building suspense and passion, St. Giles brings the classic gothic to a new sensual level without missing a step, combining dark atmosphere and the twisted plot of a great mystery. She hooks you and never lets you go.”
-- RT Book Reviews on Midnight Secrets
Product Description
Is he her darkest dream…or most terrifying nightmare?
Cassiopeia’s dreams have never been her own. They are harbingers of death. Yet when she learns her gentle cousin, Mary, has disappeared from a remote castle on the Cornish Coast, the official story doesn’t fit with Cassie’s prophetic dream.
The mystery compels her to leave the safety and middle-class comfort of Oxford to take a job as a maid in the house of Killdaren. There she discovers more than the daily indignities the working class must endure. There’s a darkness surrounding Sean Killdaren, a man born with his hands at his twin’s throat. Whispers of the murderous Dragon Curse…and an aversion to daylight that adds vampire to spine-chilling rumors.
When Cassie encounters him in the shadowy corridors, his touch should make her tremble in fear. But that’s not what makes her knees shockingly weak. It’s the spell of desire he casts with his wicked green eyes…and the small acts of kindness that soften her heart.
The closer she comes to the truth, the greater the danger. Mary isn’t the only woman lost to the Killdaren brothers’ curse. And as a killer lurks ever closer, Cassie wonders whom she can trust…and if she will be the next victim.
Warning: Contains a prim and proper advice columnist who finds herself in situations not covered by the rules of etiquette, and a deliciously dark hero who sees more than a maid in itchy wool…he sees the only star that lights his tortured life. Lace hankies strongly recommended.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Jennifer St. Giles did it again, Aug 15 2006
By A. Batista "abday92" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Midnight Secrets (Paperback)
Jennifer St. Giles is a very powerful writer she give you a nice mystery with a ghostly romance. You connect emotionally with her characters very enjoyable to read. Engrossing and charming.A story with many intriguing secondary characters that always have something interesting happening can't wait for December went the next book in this trilogy comes out you will no go wrong with this author she is HOT!! a new voice, a super star in the making.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
so-so, Jun 10 2006
By M. DETWILER "fairval4" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Midnight Secrets (Paperback)
This book, for me, was a so-so read. I felt it took a little too long for Sean to be an integral part of the book. He never really was--he always seemed to be on the outside edges looking in. This is always a chance an author takes with a first person narrative. We knew Cassie's thoughts, but I never really connected with Sean's. Ms. St. Giles cites Phantom of the Opera as inspiration, but I never thought, "Oh, yes! That is the Phantom", as I was reading. I think such an Irish name threw me off. Something Scottish (Gerard Butler's homeland) might have been a better trigger. And of course, maybe the author never intended for any Phantom references to be evident.Another thing that bothered me was the relationship between Cassie and Sean. It was pretty contrived how Cassie managed to bathe every day. I also thought her duties seemed sort of light. She did a lot, but was still able to cavort with Sean all night. I think realistically, she would have been dead on her feet. To be honest, I thought Stuart was a pretty interesting character and I liked his romance with Bridget.
I really liked the author's Mistress of Trevelyan, but I didn't care for the next one (can't think of the title) and this one, while better, still isn't up to Mistress standards. I hope Darkest Dreams is a little more on target.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Really Great Read!, May 18 2012
By DHB - Published on Amazon.com
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I really enjoy Historical Romance from Jennifer St. Giles. The paranormal element adds an intersting twist here, and is not over done. Combined with the suspense, these elements create an intersting backdrop for romance. You have to suspend disbelief a little bit, but it's definitely a good, fun read. I agree with another reviewer that the romantic hero is a little under used here, but still a great summer vacation read!
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