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Lord of Fire

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3 star:		(4)
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Lord of Fire features the younger twin, Lucien, who is a soldier-turned-spy...and alone. In order to obtain enemy information, he forms a secret "club" in the Grotto...until one night, when an innocent walks in on his party...

Alice Montague, prim and virtuous, is shocked to discover Lucien's underworld, yet needs to find her sister-in-law in order to bring her back to her son. This is fine, until she finds herself trapped in Lucien's ultimatum, to live with him for a week.

Add on action scenes like no other and a sneakpeek into his twin's life and it results in a well-rounded, carefully thought out romance novel that is definitely not your average roll-in-the-hay. So far, Foley has not disappointed me. Her books broach subjects that other authors maybe are...afraid...to approach in a romance novel, but I feel that she integrates it seamlessly into her stories. Bravo!

Where shall I start... characters undeveloped and full of irreconcilable differences; a master spy that commits the same mistake again and again; a heroine that faces choices that are not real choices. And the list goes on. I could not keep thinking that the heroine needs to grow up and face life. But what really annoyed me enough to make me write this commentary is that the respected American author is confusing the Wild West with Napoleon Era England. Let just say to Ms. Foley THERE ARE NO SHERIFS in England neither at that time, not ever nor since. This is an entertaining book but I would advice you buy it used. It I not worth USD7. More research would behoove the author.

Where shall I start... characters undeveloped and full of irreconcilable differences; a master spy that commits the same mistake again and again; a heroine that faces choices that are not real choices. And the list goes on. I could not keep thinking that the heroine needs to grow up and face life. But what really annoyed me enough to make me write this commentary is that the respected American author is confusing the Wild West with Napoleon Era England. Let just say to Ms. Foley THERE ARE NO SHERIFS in England neither at that time, not ever nor since. This is an entertaining book but I would advice you buy it used. It I not worth USD7. More research would behoove the author.

Lucien Knight is an expert spy, living on the fringes of society and manipulating the those around him like a master puppeteer. But he's never seen anything like the very proper Lady Alice, a goody-two-shoes beauty who turns his tightly controlled world upside down. Their romance is a sizzling, sensual affair--absolutely fabulous! Add to that an intriguing suspense element in the form of Lucien's spy enemies and you have a true keeper read. Don't miss it!

This was an excellent follow-up to The Duke. I loved the complexities of Lucien, the fallen angel. I also loved how Alice balanced him out so well. Unlike some reviewers, I thought the spy subplot worked well and made the book much more interesting than Lord of Ice. My only criticism of Foley's Knight novels is that I wish there were just a few more love scenes. Otherwise, definitely worth the money.

I thought the characters had a lot of potential at the start, Lucien and Alice. But the swing in his character from hard man of the world who cynically sleeps with his twin brothers fiancee to prove she is a tart, to man who wants to be loved and not alone is way too abrupt. Coming as it does in the middle of an orgy it is just absurd.
In addition, the author cheats the reader on a nomuber of levels. There are so few real love scenes in the book, it is depressing. Also, they are very tame, and the week they spend together is summed up in sentences like 'they were inseparable for three days.' Boring.
Then it goes into the really absurd effort for him to try to find his arch enemy; he seems most inept for a spy, and the idea of having the ordies to keep an eye on all his enemies is also ridiculous. He makes the twin brother Damien look like a twit in the end as well, pretty much effectively ruining him for the sequle Lord of Ice she had planned. Making him propose to Alice to save her from Lucien is just silly, but even worse is Lucien's reaction-he is like a drunken Neanderthal, and if what he does does not ruin his chances with her, it should do. Is this supposed to be revenge for his sleeping with Caro at the start of the book? We can see the supposed plot twists and turns coming a mile off. A really intriguing book for about the first 60 pages, and all down hill from there. I would love to see meaty, believable characters and some real engagement of feeling and sensuality. This is my third book by Foley, and all of them are from this emotional distance it is like the writer is observing them through a really thick pane of glass. The Duke was bad, Lady Desire was worse, this is the worst.

Lucien Knight:
Lord Lucien Knight, the notorious master of seduction? He is the master spy and an angent for England, after Nelpolian's downfall all seemed to be well enough in England's, but unknow to many people, there are still conspiracy in the underworld and people who want the destuction of the uneasy peace at all cost. Lucien is sent to stop all this, Lucien strives to protect his country, but who is to protect his heart when the beautiful Alice Montague comes into his life?

Alice Montague:
At the age of 21, she is still not married, although she is beautiful and has many suitors, none of them can match up to her passionate and adventurous soul. She is bound by honour to look after her nephew and her neglectful sister-in-law. So when she meets Lucien, sparks start to fly, her heart craves for adventure and Lucien is the one to give it to her or is he trying to corrupt her?

A truly awe inspiring story, i loved every bit of it, the characters are great, what can i say? it was just great^^ if you enjoyed Gaelen Foley's other work then you will love this and the sequal to the: "Lord of Ice" about Lucien's twin brother is just as great. I know you will enjoy this as much as i did.

The story begins with a suspenseful introduction into the world of illicit sex and homeland intelligence. Lucien mistakes the heroine for a brilliant spy when he first meets her, and proceeds to use sexuality to draw the reader through a marvelous and winding plot.
I am thrilled to have found Ms. Foley. She is seductive like Susan Johnson and funny like Julia Quinn, but her characters and stories are definately original. Read this book and be prepared to fall in love.

An excellent romance! This is my first Gaelen Foley book and I am throughly HOOKED. Absoluetly cannot wait to read The Dule, Lady of Desire and most of all, Lord of Ice. Filled with heated love scenes that can only be mastered by this wonderful author and an exciting subplot only adds to the drama. Loved it, absolutely loved it!

this is the first book of Gaelen Foley's I've read, and it was great. I'm an avid reader and some of my favorite authors are Mary Jo Putney and Johanna Lindsey. Now I can add Gaelen Foley. I definately agree with the other reader who said that it was the hottest first meeting ever between a hero and heroine. Lucien is a great hero who has such a tortured soul. i definately recommend this book.