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Three Nights of Sin
written by Anne Mallory
Studio : Avon
by Avon
Release Date : 2008-04-29
Publisher : Avon
Released : 2008-05-01
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780061242410
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 25 reviews)
List Price : $5.99
Our Price : $2.20
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Three nights of danger . . . When her brother was arrested for murder, the ton shut its doors to Marietta Winters. No one would help her save him from the gallows—no one but Gabriel Noble. In exchange for taking the case, Gabriel requests three favors from the desperate young beauty, and Marietta has no other choice but to make a deal with the sinfully handsome devil. Three nights of pleasure . . . Searching for clues in the rough underbelly of London, Marietta must masquerade as a shamelessly wanton wench—much to Gabriel's delight. But Marietta swears to herself that her passionate moans are just for show. She could never fall in love with such a maddening, arrogant, seductive stranger . . . could she? Three nights of sin . . . Night after night, she satisfies his wicked cravings. But soon Gabriel wants more from Marietta than just three nights of sin—and even a sordid secret in his past won't prevent him from trying to possess her forever. |
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Amazing!!! Everything I thought it would be and so much more! |
First off the hero...Gabriel's character is amazingly well developed. He is convincingly dangerous unlike many of the pseudo sinister rakes and reprobates that authors throw our way. He is noble and honorable too which makes him all the more enticing. This is a personal preference, but I liked how he established his dominance in the relationship without having to demean or embarrass the heroine...too often dominance comes at the expense of the heroines pride or humanity and in such cases I really can't help but dislike the hero. Basically he was amazing, dark, brooding but genuinely so, not to mention beyond sexy!
The heroine was strong but most certainly not obnoxious! (thank god)! She recognized her situation and decided to do something about it. While she was desperate she didn't play the consummate martyr either. I liked that she wasn't necessarily beautiful but Mallory treated this matter so well. It didn't become a point over which she constantly bemoaned and the hero didn't dwell either, their sexual encounters also became about their incredible "spark" which did translate into meaningful physical and emotional attraction. The sex scenes in the book were so sensual and succeeded in being incredibly hot without having to be lewd or shocking. They were both soooo intense.
The mystery was also a wonderful aspect! The chase was well played out and the the mystery surrounding Gabriel was revealed slowly ... the suspense was perfection! And I suspected various characters throughout the novel but I was never certain, not predictable at all which really kept the story moving. The secondary cast was also wonderful and the picture Mallory portrayed of London (one outside of the ton!) was refreshing and, again, convincing. There was also a good degree of humor and quirkiness in the novel...i found myself chuckling out loud on occasion!
Above all I appreciated the believability and sensibility of the characters in the sense that they didn't play petty emotional manipulative games with each other. It was obvious they cared for one another and didn't let their pride get in the way (and if in some cases pride creeped in, it was understandable, sympathetic and didn't drag on to the point that one becomes unsympathetic with the characters).
I would recommend this to anyone! Buy it or get it from the library quick :)! |
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Intriguing! |
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What a delightful read! Marietta Winters is forced to enlist the help of a mysterious man known as Gabriel Noble (a fitting name in more ways than one) to save her brother from hanging for a murder he didn't commit. As the story unfolds, we find out these two characters are connected in ways they could never have imagined. Gabriel has the requisite cynicism and secret that all the lead male characters have in this genre, but the author does a marvelous job of giving his secret a dark, unique twist. And this unique twist adds layers to both Gabriel's character and the underlying mystery itself (who is the murderer)? A wonderful read. Believable, compelling characters, plausible dialog, and a good, multilayered plot. Just really solid writing. I've read other books by this author, and she generally never disappoints. |
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Didn't live up to promises |
Three Nights of Sin was a bit slow paced in the beginning but once Gabriel's secret came out it presented a great deal of promise. Unfortunately, it did not live up to that promise.
Gabriel, the hero, had a great deal of potential. He could have been such a wonderful "tortured hero" but the he, and the book, fell flat. Gabriel experienced some horrible events in his youth but when these events were brought up, and when he relived them, what could have been a real emotional moment was ruined by sex. There was so much random sex and every one of them felt cold and distant. Gabriel responded to his inner turmoil but having sex, which left a dirty feeling while reading the book. I eventually skipped over all of them. They didn't drive the plot at all. I got the impression that the writer just picked a random page and inserted a sex scene.
I was also extremely disappointed in Marietta's reaction to Gabriel's past. Instead of feeling sympathy towards him she believes a virtually mentally disturbed stranger to make her doubt Gabriel's character in a second. Very very disappointed in that.
Needless to say, I was hoping for a more depth in Three Nights of Sin. I felt as if the reader deserved more emotion like a hug or a kind touch, but instead all I got was cold, pointless sex. All of the "love scenes" felt cold and distant and I eventually skipped over all of the sex scenes. They didn't drive the plot at all. I got the impression that the writer just picked a random page and inserted a sex scene.
I also felt as if Gabriel's behavior in response to his youth lessened the seriousness of the issue. If you want to read about a character that experienced similar abuse and affected by it, then I suggest you read "The Devil You Know" by Liz Carlyle.
Over all I felt as if Three Nights of Sin was an acceptable book. It was slow in the beginning and felt a bit rushed in the end but it was okay enough to grant it three stars. It's easily forgettable but may be worth the read on long trips. |
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A Unique Love Story |
Three Nights of Sin
Three nights of danger...
When her brother was arrested for murder, the ton shut its doors to Marietta Winters. No one would help her save him from the gallows - no one but Gabriel Noble. In exchange for taking the case, Gabriel requests three favors from the desperate young beauty, and Marietta has no other choice but to make a deal with the sinfully handsome devil.
Three nights of pleasure...
Searching for clues in the rough underbelly of London, Marietta must masquerade asa shamelessly wanton wench - much to Gabriel's delight. But Marietta swears to herself that her passionate moans are just for show. She could never fall in love with such a maddening, arrogant, seductive stranger...could she?
Three nights of sin...
Night after night, she satisfies his wicked cravings. But soon Gabriel wants more from Marietta than just three nights of sin - and even a sordid secret in his past won't prevent him from trying to possess her forever.
Gabriel Noble...
I immediately fell in love with the gorgeous Gabriel Noble. This hero is not the usual "stud." He is strong, commanding, seductive yet underneath is a vulnerability, we don't often see with heroes. Gabriel's character evolves, taking me through a journey of emotions.
Marrieta Winters...
Her desperation to save her brother endears her to me. She's not your typical heroine either. Marietta may not be a raving beauty but she's all fire and ice. Just like Gabriel, her character goes through changes. The challenges Marietta face, only made her stronger.
Romance...
The chemistry between Gabriel and Marietta is sizzling. The love scenes are tastefully written, with just enough heat. Unpredictable storyline. Other characters are well written, even the drunken prostitute in the corner.
Grade: A+
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A pleasant combination |
Three Nights of Sin is what so many romance novels try to be and usually end up failing. I have to say I read it in one sitting and was sorry to come to the end. Gabriel and Marietta were two of the most well written and fleshed out main leads I have read in a long time. I enjoyed them immensely and their story was excellent. It had the romance(their scenes together were fairly combustible)--and it was one of the best mysteries I have read in a long time. So many romances add a dash of suspense and you have it figured out in two chapters. This one kept me guessing and it was every bit as good as some of the big time suspense writers are putting out. The story was very dark, but the way Gabriel turned it around and made himself a better man was a delight to read. I absolutely loved him!! He has hopped right to the top of my favorite male heroes--right there with Christopher Seeton and Trevor Sheridan. I could find no fault with Gabriel and his counterpart, Marietta, was equally as likable and well written. She had spunk and intelligence. I liked the way she realized she had to save herself so therefore, she sought out Gabriel Noble. Wise choice. The secondary characters were great. I am looking forward to Jeremy's story and Kenny's as well, now that it appears that Gabriel has instilled a backbone in him.
The back story is dark and seedy and the people responsible for it are truly reprehensible. This book does not have sex on every page. I believe that was the complaint of another reviewer. But, the tension between Marietta and Gabriel was smoldering from the getgo. If you are a good writer you don't need to fill your pages with sex. I have read, or started to read--usually didn't finish them, books that were all sex and no story. They are immensely forgettable. Three Nights of Sin is one I will keep and revisit later. There was a good story here and Anne Mallory told it very well. I am glad I looked past the cover of this book and delved deeper. I was very rewarded. |
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