I wondered how Elizabeth Hoyt would top the fascinating and well-written pirate hero, Mickey of the last book. However, it was obvious from the very beginning that Hoyt had a plan for Winter Makepeace. One that worked so well that it may have become my favorite book of the series.

As the headmaster of the home for foundling children, Winter is stoic, but caring. I wasnโ€™t sure how I would handle his story because he has never quite been a favorite of mine. That has changed after reading this book. As the sun sets and the skies darken, another side of Winter appears. At night, Winter is the Ghost of St. Giles, the protector of the streets and the boogeyman of criminals. In the fourth book of the series, Hoyt delivers yet another story that reigns you right in. With her eloquent and descriptive writing , a spit-fire heroine and fascinating hero, THIEF OF SHADOWS is sure to be a hands down winner for loyal readers and new fans alike.

I was literally blown away with the romance in this one. Hoyt develops their relationship slowly, adding that mysterious allure that really drew me in. The book starts off strong, giving us readers a taste of the dark side where the Ghost does what he is meant to do. I loved this side of Winter because it added mystery, danger and a sexiness to the story that wasnโ€™t in his character previously. Hoyt created a magnificent hero in Winter Makepeace, making him one of my new favorites in historical romance.

Now, there was the hard task of finding someone suitable for Winter and I think Hoyt did a great job of balancing him with Lady Isabel Beckinhall. She was fun and smart, the perfect complement to Winter. Their interactions with one another displayed both their palpable chemistry and each otherโ€™s personalities well:

โ€œWhere am I?โ€
He kept his voice to a low, barely audible rasp. Perhaps if he whispered, she wouldnโ€™t recognize him. โ€œMy home.โ€ She cocked her head.โ€I wonโ€™t touch your mask if you donโ€™t want me to.โ€
He watched her, calculating. He was naked, in a strange house, and wounded. The odds were not in his favor.
She raised one elegant eyebrow. โ€œIf youโ€™d let go of my wrist?โ€
He opened his hand. โ€œYour pardon.โ€
She rubbed her wrist, her eyes lowered demurely.
โ€œI saved your life earlier, and youโ€™re quite at my mercy nowโ€ โ€“ her eyes flicked over his nude body- โ€œyet I donโ€™t think you truly ask my pardon.โ€
She raised his gaze to his, intelligent, humorous, and utterly seductive.
The danger was palpable.
Winterโ€™s lip twitched. โ€œPerhaps Iโ€™m just a rude fellow.โ€
โ€œRude, undoubtedly.โ€ She flicked a finger over the small bit of material covering his pelvis, and his base flesh stirred in mindless respond. โ€œBut ungrateful as well?โ€
He raised his eyebrows. โ€œI trust you do not blame me, madam, for my present state of undress. I do vow, I woke thus and know not who to blame but you.โ€
Her eyes widened just a fraction and she bit her lip as if to quell a tremor of laughter. โ€œI assure you my, uh, curiosity was prompted merely by a desire to find out there you were wounded, sir.”
โ€œThen I am honored by your curiosity.

With heart and heat rolled into one, THIEF OF SHADOWS is a definite must-read for historical romance fans! Hoyt really has outdone herself…yet again.

Favorite Quote:

โ€œI would do violence for one glimpse of your naked breasts. Bleed for one taste of your nipple on my tongue.โ€

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  1. Thanks Timitra, I think you’ll find it hard to choose between Mickey (hero of the book previous to this one) and Winter! Both are so awesome!

    Ahh Adria! I’m so glad I’m not the only one who thinks this!

    Hey pamerd, thanks so much for checking out our site. Hope you see you here again!

    Ann