Grave Temptation

A Victorian Rogues Novel

De: June Westwood

Narrado por: Tim Campbell

A hard-hearted vigilante

Scarred body and soul by a rough East End childhood, common-born Thomas Castle is no stranger to violence. He’ll stop at nothing in his quest for vengeance. His mission: eliminate the crime organization that stole his youth. Then one night, as he buries one of his kills in Highgate Cemetery, the corpse blinks up at him with captivating and very much alive emerald eyes. The last thing Thomas needs is a beautiful woman tumbling into his path and tempting his resolve.

A beauty on the run

Lady Abigail Richmond might be a noblewoman, but she has spent a lifetime under the thumbs of men. Forced into an unthinkable engagement by a brother who would barter her for gambling funds, she makes a desperate escape in the dead of night. When a crime syndicate puts a target on her back, Abigail poses as a maid in a cavernous Mayfair mansion, a tenuous refuge in the home of a very dangerous man.

Thomas is wholly unprepared when the new maid in his household pulls aside his veil of shadows. Can he keep his solemn vow to resist, or will Abigail pick the lock on his well-guarded heart and ignite the passion smoldering between them?

©2024 June Westwood (P)2024 June Westwood

Fun, a little dark

There was a lot happening in this plot. Likeable characters, good story. Great narrator. I did enjoy it, but there were a lot of trope packed into one story. I think I’ll still check out the next book in the series, it has me curious.

Hated It

Not my cup of tea. Too much violence. Not my cup of tea. Too much violence.

A thrilling dark historic romance!!

It's rare to find this sort of eerie vibe in historical romance and I was pulled into this dark Victorian romance from the very first line! Thomas and Abigails connection was undeniable and their HEA felt earned by the end. I'm surprised this is a debut! I look forward to reading more from this author.