Breathless (The House of Rohan) [Mass Market Paperback]

I've finished "Breathless" the 3rd book in her House of Rohan trilogy by Anne Stuart.

Product Description

Ruined beyond repair and shunned by London society, lovely Miranda Rohan rebelliously embraces the freedom that comes from having nothing left to lose. However, this dangerous course throws her under the power of the darkly enigmatic Lucien de Malheur — known to many as the Scorpion.

Seeking to destroy the Rohans, Lucien traps Miranda in a marriage she thinks is based on friendship but instead is rooted in vengeance. Yet even when she realizes the truth, their enmity fuels a shocking passion—and perhaps even more.

Such a man might drive anyone to murder….

Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Mira; Original edition (October 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0778328503
ISBN-13: 978-0778328506
My Review:

WARNING:  This book has rape and dark themes!

Lucien was too dark, brooding, scarred and vindictive.  He's from a dysfunctional family who is seeking revenge for his stepsister's suicide, after the Rohan's oldest son for said suicide, and so goes after the Rohan's sister Miranda who teaches him about love and understanding.

Miranda is beautiful in a plain sort of way, witty, intelligent, reckless, brave, saucy, high spirited, ruined from being abducted, deflowered but can she tame the scarred, soulless and dark Lucien who she learns is only out for vengeance.

I love the story of Jacob Donnelly and Jane Pagett, because they're so different and great together. She's a naive lady and he's a dissolute jewel thief. The way they met was a great scene!

3/5