To Tempt a Bride

By Edith Layton

Book Overview

From the moment she first saw tall, dashing Eric Ford, Camille's heart was lost. In her most cherished fantasy she is standing by his side, exchanging sacred wedding vows with her beloved. But Eric seems content to be no more than her unofficial protector, watching over the younger sister of his dear friend--and, despite her every attempt to open his eyes, it appears Camille's dream of wedded bliss might never come true. Eric knows a spirited and passionate beauty like Camille deserves much better than him, an ex-military man who has no patience for the games of the ton. Still, he aches each time a potential suitor approaches her, or when he sees her dancing in another man's arms. Eric knows he will never be complete until Camille is his. With each lingering glance and caressing touch he must tempt the lady to be his bride. But when danger and betrayal threaten, will it destroy a secret love...or bind two hearts for all eternity?

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060502185
• ISBN13: 9780060502188
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Sunday Afternoon Read

Edith Layton continues to write fun and well developed characters for her romance stories. I again enjoyed her book immensely. Her stories are the traditional romance with a bit of danger thrown in to keep the reader interested.Camille knows the first time she sees her good friends older brother that this is the man she desires. But, he seems content to just be her protector while attending the balls of the ton. But, is this how he really feels? About the time that they figure out what they both want she is kidnapped. Will he be able to find her? Well of course it is a romance story, but the real story is how that takes place along the way.If you want a fun lighthearted romance story that is well written this one is for you.

A Tempting Treat!

As a fan of Edith Layton's other work, her latest book does not dissapoint. I found the main characters and their relationship fascinating, and the story was full of the passion, poetry, and sense of humor I've come to expect from this writer. This is one temptation you should indulge!

another great read

Here is another literate, lyrical romance from one of the masters of the Regency-set historical, with a hero to sigh over. Layton has always been a favorite, and this book is no disappointment.

fine historical romance

The malaria fever he first caught in India returns so Eric Ford leaves a London dance he was attending to walk home. Camille Croft, who has loved him since childhood, informs her brother Miles and Eric's brother-in-law that before he left he looked very ill. They chase after Eric because they are concerned and want to insure he gets home all right. Near his home, a man offers Nell for a night to Eric. Needing to lie down, he takes out his wallet, but the man hits Eric and steals his money just as Camille and her brother arrive. As Eric recovers, Nell stays with Camille.Eric knows he is too old and too ill for Camille, but he begins to fall in love with her. Nell's cousin attorney Dana Bartlett courts Camille in front of a jealous Eric. When he feels fully recovered, Eric decides to tell Camille he loves her. They agree to marry. At the party where they plan to announce the upcoming nuptials, Nell poisons Eric. She abducts Camille and takes her to Lord Dearborne, a nasty individual seeking revenge against Eric and others for exiling him years ago.RITA award winner Edith Layton known for her "C," Regencies provides her fans with a fine romance focusing on a warm male protagonist falling in love with a caring woman whom he always treated like his little sister. The support characters add depth to understanding how Camille and Eric feel about life and each other. Though the final abduction of the heroine adds unneeded suspense, readers will be glad to have read a wonderful tale.Harriet Klausner