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Twice the Temptation
Author: Suzanne Enoch
ISBN: 0061231479
Publisher: Avon - 2007-08-01
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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No gold-digging for me... I take diamonds! We may be off the gold standard someday.-Mae West

Two stories, one begins in the past and the other in the present, and at the heart of each story...a diamond.

A Diamond or Forever - The year is 1814 and Evangeline at the age of 19 is looking to settle down and find herself a husband. She has two men at the top of her list, one is older than her father, the other a little older than she. They both have one thing in common and that's their complete acquiescence where she is concerned. Then her aunt gives her a family heirloom called the Nightshade, it's a 169 carat diamond that is believed to be cursed. Everything changes immediately when her buggy crashes in to the buggy Connoll Addison, the Marquis of Rawley.

I loved this story. I found Evangeline and Connoll to be witty and extremely humorous. I laughed through the whole thing. These two are made for each other, but the curse of the diamond and Evangeline's need for a lap dog type husband stands in the way. This was a outstanding story, extremely well written and enjoyable.

Diamonds Are Not a Girl's Best Friend - The year is 2007 and retired cat burglar Sam Jellicoe is in charge of security of a traveling gem display being held at her boyfriend Rick Addison's Estate. During a routine check she discovers the Nightshade diamond hidden in the wall. Sam immediately respects and believes in the curse, while Rick brushes it off as nonsense. When a familiar face from her past pops up, Sam is convinced it's the work of the diamond.

This story was fabulous. I love Rick and Samantha and they are a fabulously fun and sexy couple. Due to the number of pages, I was worried that this story would lack the usually intrigue and action that a normal Sam and Rick story contains. But Suzanne Enoch delivered and this is another example of why I am hopelessly hooked to this series.

Each story has a different feel; the first is romantic and comedic, the second suspenseful and engaging with a little romance. I love stories that have a past present connection, when they are written properly and this one was. The Nightshade diamond made a magnificent link and set the stage beautifully for two very different, but equally entertaining, stories.

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Cherise Everhard, Feb. 2008

A Hottie in Both Era's

With author Suzanne Enoch, you never know what her creative mind will come up with and in this duo of connected stories centered around a `cursed' diamond, you'll meet new and old favorites alike. In TWICE THE TEMPTATION the reader gets - double the pleasure.

A DIAMOND OR FOREVER begins the Regency set story in 1814. Miss Evangeline Monroe has been groomed by her mother as to just what type of man to marry - a man whom she can control. After receiving her inheritance of the "Nightshade" diamond along with warning of the cursed qualities, her life takes a marked turn when coaches collide and she meets the reknowned rogue Connell Addison, Marquis of Rawley. Terribly handsome and a divine kisser, Gilly does her best to dissuade his attention, for he definitely has none of the qualities she seeks. Only Gilly's non-interest piques Connell's curiosity nor is he about to forget one accidental but memorable kiss.

*** In this story, Connell the Marquis of Rawley is definitely the most amiable of the two lead characters, in fact, it took quite some time for me warm up to Evangeline, who under her mother's influence and pressure, had convinced Gilly that the only men she should consider for marriage should be those wealthy enough to provide the best of living, stupid enough to let her be in control and be nothing more demanding than a trained dog, taught to carry and fetch! Connell was none of the above, and I admired his patience for pursuing Gilly to save her, not only from the curse of the Nightshade diamond, but from her own misguided intentions. The heat level was steamy, the witty repartees were inspired enough to add a level of humor towards helping Gilly to see that spontaneity, laughter and passion were more important than any of the attributes she'd once thought so important.

2007 - In DIAMONDS ARE NOT A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND, the second story in this tome, Samantha Jellicoe, a one time cat-burglar has reformed and she and the current Marquis, Rick Addison are lovers. Sam is trying to go legit as a security specialist and rediscovered the Nightshade diamond that Rick's ancestor's Connell and Gilly hid 200 years ago. Sam pretty much believes the enclosed note explaining the curse, but Rick doesn't believe until several calamities continue to occur while he is carrying the diamond. With a multi-million dollar showing of gems set to open on his estate, Sam's security measures do not need any help from a cursed diamond to muck up her one big chance!

*** Once again, Ms. Enoch showcases her talents with this connected story of the history of the Nightshade diamond, and brings back together two characters from her previous release BILLIONAIRES PREFER BLONDES. Sam and Rick met while Sam was pulling off a heist in his Palm Beach estate. They have a very sensual relationship going as she attempts to change her life from being a crook, to stopping them. With her new fledgling security company just getting off it's feet, this one job of protecting a famous gem show using Rick's Rawley Estate, could make or break her. The author brings in not only the cursed Nightshade diamond to bring on catastrophes but one of Sam's acquaintances from the past who is out to not only embarrass Sam's security measures, but ruin her love life.

The sex in this one is really hot, mostly because of the modern day open attitude which didn't exist during the Regency period (at least not for proper ladies - if found out). Sam's wise-cracking attitude was amusing, and Rick's Brit upbringing were at odds during discussions, but in bed, they were both totally in sync with well balanced sex-drives! This one was a hottie featuring a much more likeable heroine. Both stories taking place in different eras worked well together and Enoch's flair for originality made this a perfect book offering to fans of both genres!

Marilyn Rondeau, RIO - Reviewers International Organization for www.ck2skwipsandkritiques.com

An Entertaining Appetizer!

While I enjoy Enoch's historicals, it's really her contemporary series with Sam and Rick that makes me seek her out so when I saw this half and half historical/contemp about a cursed diamond that featured Sam and Rick, I grabbed it.

I rather enjoyed the first novella, the historical one featuring Rick's ancestor and his heroine. I think what I liked most was the way the heroine was far more complex than we first understand. It takes a lot to maneuver that much in a novella.

And of course, having all the background on Sam and Rick in previous books, the second novella flowed better because the world, etc is already established.

Great sexual chemistry between them and Sam and Rick are fabulous characters!

A really fun read and now I must get to A Touch of Minx - a full length Sam and Rick story.

I was sceptical

I was a little leery when I read the description of the book. How the heck is she going to make this work or is it going to be some type of time travel?? I have got to say I really enjoyed both stories. I loved Evie's character she was great, her Marquis of Rawley was delightful and just makes me sigh, her mother was horrible and her father finally came to life. Loved the scene at the musicale (sp?). I really enjoyed the latest installment of Sam and her own James Bond - Rick. I can't wait for the next book - Touch of Minx.

My hat off to Ms. Enoch, this in a great book!!!!!!!!!!!!

Twice the Temptation

Evangeline Munroe inherits a gorgeous diamond in the year 1814. The diamond is said to be cursed, but the ever-practical Evangeline discounts such nonsense. Shortly after receiving the diamond, known as the Nightshade Diamond, Evangeline is involved in a carriage accident with the Marquis of Rawley, and that is just the beginning of her bad luck!

2007 finds reformed cat burglar, Sam Jellicoe, living with the current Marquis of Rawley, Richard Addison. Sam discovers the Nightshade Diamond hidden on Rick's estate. Found with the diamond is a note informing the finder that the diamond is cursed! Now Sam has to convince her lover of the curse before all is lost.

Suzanne Enoch's Twice the Temptation is very clever. Two books, one historical and one contemporary, tied together so skillfully that I couldn't pick one above the other as a favorite. Although historical romances are my favorite, I adored each story. Suzanne Enoch is a gifted writer no matter the genre!

Annmarie
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

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Editorial Reviews:

Two unforgettable tales. One dazzling diamond!

Summer 1814 . . .

When Evangeline Munroe inherits the exquisite but supposedly cursed Nightshade Diamond, she considers it a bit of good fortune. Then she literally runs into Connoll Addison, Marquis of Rawley, the most sought after bachelor amongst the ton. Surely her immediate attraction to the rogue is bad luck. Could the diamond be more dangerous than she ever imagined?

Present . . .

Samantha Jellicoe thinks it's good luck that has herâa reformed cat burglarâproviding security for a museum exhibit. Then she discovers the Nightshade Diamond, with an accompanying note that says the thing is cursed. Cursed indeed! How else to explain Scotland Yard breathing down her neck, the appearance of an ex-boyfriend, and her lover Rick Addison suddenly testing the boundaries of their relationship? She needs to unload the gem and soon, or she may lose her dreams forever.

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