Tempt Me with Kisses

Just call this book 'Sheep Shearing 101' or "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sheep Shearing But Were Afraid To Ask". This was to me like the smuggling plot was in "Captain Jack's Woman" by Stephanie Laurens -- why do we need to know all these details, when there is a story to be told??? The hero was great, I liked how he ignored the other occupants of the castle's thoughts in regards to his lady-love's looks, or lack thereof. The heroine was a schemer, with the best of intentions, however, she had a secret that nearly destroyed their relationship near the end of the book. All in all, it was a good book. On the 1-10 scale, I'd give it a 9.6 or so.

Lord Carodoc of Llanstephan Fawr does not have to look at the near empty hayloft to know his estate is in trouble and wonders when King Richard will take the castle from him for failure to pay taxes, a deed he has not done in months. Though he would prefer to flee from his responsibilities, Carodoc vows to remain and do everything he can to turn the property solvent until His Highness takes it away. na MacDougal, daughter of a Scottish wool merchant who died two months ago, arrives with a proposition. She will pay off the royal arrears if Carodoc marries her. She says she wants a titled husband with no previous children and he needs her dowry. Reluctantly, Carodoc agrees, but seals the deal with a passionate kiss. As they fall in love both shares in common feelings of inadequacy and they feel undeserving of one other. The historical romantic story line of TEMPT ME WITH KISSES is more of a character study than the usual action-packed tale. The readers observe first hand the doubts of the lead protagonists as they struggle to make their relationship succeed even as Carodoc and Fiona are weighed down by personal baggage that threatens to destroy their marriage. Fans who relish an insightful look at the primary couple will enjoy Margaret Moore's marvelous romantic narrative, but readers who need plenty of action should look elsewhere.Harriet Klausner