In "Tempt Me at Twilight" by Lisa Kleypas, the story revolves around Poppy Hathaway and Harry Rutledge. Poppy, a member of the eccentric Hathaway family, meets Harry at his hotel in London. Despite a rocky start, Harry becomes enamored with Poppy and orchestrates a situation to court and marry her. The book explores their evolving relationship, filled with misunderstandings, complications, and personal growth. The story also delves into the dynamics of the Hathaway family and sets the stage for future romances within the series.
The plot of "Tempt Me at Twilight" is filled with humor, quirky characters, and unexpected twists. Lisa Kleypas weaves a tale of love, second chances, and self-discovery against the backdrop of 19th-century London. The writing style combines sensuality, tenderness, and moments of suspense, creating a captivating narrative that keeps readers engaged till the end.
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Has Romance?
Yes, the romance is a central theme in the narrative, showcasing intense feelings and development between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
Tempt Me at Twilight, the third book in Lisa Kleypas's popular Victorian romance series.
Poppy Hathaway loves her unconventional family, though she longs for normalcy. Then fate leads to a meeting with Harry Rutledge, an enigmatic hotel owner and inventor with wealth, power, and a dangerous hidden life. When their flirtation compromises her own reputation, Poppy shocks everyone by accepting his proposal-only to find that her new husband offers his passion, but not his trust.
Harry was willing to do anything to win Poppy-except to open his heart. All his life, he has held the world at arm's length…but the sharp, beguiling Poppy demands to be his wife in every way that matters. Still, as desire grows between them, an enemy lurks in the shadows. Now if Harry wants to keep Poppy by his side, he must forge a true union of body and soul, once and for all.
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Though it was still a fun read (this entire series is wonderful), I struggled a bit more with this one, because Harry is such an anti-hero. Still, I came around eventually.
The only other criticism I would give it is... that end bit of drama really seemed to come out of left field. I admit to being a bit baffled.
But woooooo, that last line packs a whallop!
"Cat... we have to talk about what happened."
Definitely can't get started on the next book fast enough, after that!
This book would have been an embarrassing mess in lesser hands. Lisa Kleypas, however, is a master of her craft. She managed to write a romance that is both traditional and subversive at the same time. She managed to make me hate her hero in the beginning and love him at the end (AGAIN (St. Vincent anyone (you know it))). Animals that aren't twee. A "quirky" family that does more than give lip service to quirk. A brainy heroine who is actually smart, not just wearing glasses.
As for the epilogue, I could have done without the first half (pet peeve), but the second half? Way to cliffhang, Kleypas. Well played ma'am. A secondary plot point has crept up through the last three books and is ready take center stage. But as excited as I am for Leo and Cat's book, the one I can't wait for is Beatrix.
I have already read the first two books in this series and quite liked them. I also enjoyed this one.
Poppy spends her third season in London waiting for her beloved Michael to officially propose. She and her family are living in the hotel of Harry Rutledge. One morning Beatrix's ferret stoles a love letter from Michael and runs away. While Poppy tries to catch the pet she meets the mysterious owner of the hotel. This meeting changes everything.
The likeable characters are the best part of this story. I generally like the Hathaways and I wish there is even more of them in the book. The main characters Poppy and Harry make an appealing couple. It's nice to read about the heroine that is not dumb and the hero that doesn't go alpha caveman all the time.
The story and the romance part could be a bit more developed. Harry changes a bit too easily and too fast. But it didn't bother me when I was reading, so I think it's okay.
I will definitely read the others books in the series.
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About the Author:
Lisa Kleypas is the RITA Award-winning author of many contemporary and historical romance novels, including the Hathaways series, A Wallflower Christmas, Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, and Love in the Afternoon. Her books are published in fourteen languages and are bestsellers all over the world. Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College and published her first novel at the age of 21. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts in the Miss America competition. She lives in Washington with her husband and two children.
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