Never Resist Temptation
Never Resist Temptation by Miranda Neville is a historical romance published by Avon on February 24, 2009. This first edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Jacobin de Chastelux, a spirited woman who finds herself on the run after her unscrupulous uncle wagers her virtue in a game of cards. Disguised and utilizing her culinary skills, she secures a position as a chef in the royal kitchen, but her troubles escalate when her uncle is poisoned by one of her desserts, prompting her to flee once more.
Readers will discover a tale filled with intrigue and romance as Jacobin escapes to the home of Lord Storrington, the man who won her in that fateful game. Unbeknownst to him, Jacobin’s true identity adds layers of complexity to their interactions. The narrative explores themes of deception and desire, set against a backdrop of Regency-era society. With its blend of culinary artistry and romantic tension, this book offers an engaging experience for fans of historical fiction.
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A woman on the run
Beautiful, spirited Jacobin de Chastelux would have been the perfect prize for any man . . . but she never imagined one would win her at a game of cards! When she learns that her dissolute, dastardly uncle and guardian had wagered her virtue—and lost—she flees. A cunning disguise and her culinary talents land her in the royal kitchen as a chef. All is well until her uncle is poisoned by one of her desserts. Jacobin must escape again . . . to the home of the very man who won her in that infamous game!
Lord Storrington knows nothing of Jacobin’s true identity. All he knows is that things are heating up—and the sparks aren’t coming from the stove. A delicious ecstasy tempts the scoundrel and the chef . . . one that can only end with sweet, sweet surrender.
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