Masque of Desire

It's a masquerade party on All Hallow's Eve and Miranda Carter is tied to the guild, literally, in her costume. Her client is throwing the party to celebrate the restoration of an old plantation. Miranda wants nothing more than to back out of the party; feeling like a fool all dressed up isn't her idea of fun. But her best friend convinces her it's for the best.

During the party Miranda meets a masked man who wants to rock her world. Who is she to say no when she hasn't been with a man in a very long time? When she realizes this masked man is her client she's hesitant to continue the night. But is he really her client or is he a ghost from the past waiting to be kissed by his princess charming?

Halloween brought hordes of books to read this year and MASQUE OF DESIRE was one that this reviewer found intriguing. Ms. Ruttan provided this reader with elements of paranormal, suspense history and let's not forget the hot sex.

This reviewer struggled with the heroine not recommending a condom. In this day and age of practiced safe sex, this reviewer found it hard to believe that Miranda would have unprotected sex with a complete stranger.

Alek, the hero was dashing, sexy and desirable to say the least. Ms. Ruttan did a marvelous job recreating an eighteenth century feeling. This reviewer felt like she was transported back in time from the vivid descriptions.

This reviewer really enjoyed reading MASQUE OF DESIRE and it's a quickie so it can be read in one sitting. Overall this reviewer would recommend this book to any lover of the paranormal.

October 2007