A Bride by Moonlight

By Liz Carlyle

Passion and secrets simmer behind the elegant façade of Victorian London in A Bride by Moonlight, another deliciously intriguing romance by Liz Carlyle that features the dangerous men of the mysterious St. James Society.

Faced with murder charges, Lisette Colburne never imagined aligning herself with Scotland Yard—not with the scandalous life she’s led. But when Commissioner Royden Napier proposes—that in exchange for her freedom—she pretend to be his wife so he can unravel a brutal mystery, she agrees. What neither counts on is their sizzling, undeniable attraction.

Sexy and action-packed, Liz Carlyle’s A Bride by Moonlight is a beautiful love story set in Victorian high society with compelling characters and elegant, emotional prose that will appeal to readers of historical romance.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Feb 26, 2013
• ISBN: 9780062097576

Liz Carlyle

A lifelong Anglophile, Liz Carlyle cut her teeth reading gothic novels under the bedcovers by flashlight. She is the author of over twenty historical romances, including several New York Times bestsellers. Liz travels incessantly, ever in search of the perfect setting for her next book. Along with her genuine romance-hero husband and four very fine felines, she makes her home in North Carolina.

Reviews for A Bride by Moonlight

[reesa00 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book had a list at the front of all the characters that one needed to know. At first, I thought this was nice - a way to bring you up to speed on characters from the first three books in the series. But no, almost all of these are new characters that you need to know right away to understand the plot of the book. A super confusing plot. Not a great way to end the series.

[romsfuulynn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I had almost given up on Carlyle in recent books. I don't mind some minor woo-woo but really hadn't cared for the whole paranormal secret society stuff in recent books.

One of the things I have always liked about Carlyle is that although the stories have been in the same world, that they really are separate. This one was almost completely woo-woo free even though it is a direct sequel to another book and about consequences to that book.

If you'd gone off Carlyle, I'd give this one a look

[gpangel_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A Bride by Moonlight by Liz Carlyle is the fourth in the Fraternitas Aureae Crucis series. This book is scheduled for release in February 2013. Lisette has had a troubled life. She has had many responsibilities placed on her . She has also tossed away her own happiness in search of justice for her father's death. Royden Napier is a policeman with Scotland yard. He is also a reluctant heir to a vast estate . When two members of his family die closely together, apparently of natural causes, Napier will have to step into his role on the estate. But, an anonymous letter hints that the deaths may not have been natural. In order to investigate unimpeded, Royden brings Lissette along to distract his matchmaking Aunt. Napier and Lisette have a little bit of a history with each other. Napier knows Lissette could be a very dangerous lady, and she also might need his protection. So, with nothing to lose , Lisette agrees to pretend to be Napier' s fiancee. But , she will also prove quite valuable in the investigation, when she's not too busy driving Napier crazy with desire, that is.I enjoyed this story very much. Lisette and Napier both harbor secrets and regrets that threatens to keep them from long term happiness.Both characters struggle mightily with their principles and conscience and try to make the right choices for their future and each other. Meanwhile, Napier is puzzled by his cousins and other family members and staff. He begins to think that maybe he's been sent on a wild goose chase when no evidence appears to suggest any foul play. But, with Lissette helping gather information, a terrible tragedy with far reaching consequences comes to light. Part mystery , part romance. This story deals with obsession, forgiveness, unconditional love, and finding peace. Love conquerors all in the end. My complaint with this one is that the language was far stronger than I'm used to with historical romances. Also, a theme in 2013 releases seems to be more experimental sexual situations that seem more fitting in current day settings . I'm afraid we are losing all authenticity in historical romances . There's nothing wrong with thinking outside the box and trying to freshen up historical romances, but I hope it doesn't get out of hand. Otherwise, the plot was original. I loved the mystery and family drama and scandals, and of course the HEA overall a B.Thanks Edelweiss for the advance copy.