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Rating: 
Summary: Good enough
Review: Favorite scene with Emmanuelle-
Almost being hurt by an Irish thief.Favorite scene with Zach-
Finally discovering the truth of who the killer is. Together-
Making love. What did you like about Emmanuelle-
Her strength, her stubborness, her willing to help and protect others. Her love for her
son. What didn't you like about Emmanuelle-
That she took stupid risks, going out alone, knowing a killer was on the loose. That
she kept secrets from Zach, even if the secrets could destroy others. Her sexuality,
esp. knowing the truth about her partners. What did you like about Zach-
His diuty to his country and his job and his vulnerability, esp. re: his past. What didn't you like about Zach-
There wasn't anything I didn't like about Zach.
Rating: 
Summary: A good read
Review: I have always admired Candice Proctor's abilit to write an acurate historical account of an era. Throguh the use of her characters she is able to lead the reader into the world as it was in that particullar time and place. She is a talented story teller who uses colorful discription to create "real" characters to tell her story. Emmanuelle de Beauvais, a widowed single mother and a woman who goes against the social grain of the time by quietly practicing as a doctor, hates the Union forces who have occupied New Orleans. Zachary Cooper, a Union provost marshal, is called to investigate a murder in which Emmanuella is not only the only known witness, but also the prime suspect. Emmanuelle while knowing she is a suspect, and trying to answer all of the questions Cooper throws at her without giving away too much of her own past and identity has questions of her own. The biggest being whether the arrow that killed her collegue and friend had actually been meant for her. Her fear intensifies when other friends, also associated with the hospital, are murdered. Of course this only makes Cooper veiw her as an even stronger suspect. Proctor uses a few phrases a few times to many, but despite this she is in top form. This novel has it all. Romantic involvment that isn't your run of the mill variety, coupled with characters you can love, respect and beleive in make this a must read.
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Summary: powerful Civil War police procedural romance
Review: In 1862 in occupied New Orleans, widow Emmanuelle de Bourdonnay and her partner Dr. Henri Santerre leave their hospital to visit deceased loved ones buried at St. Louis cemetery. However an unknown assailant fires a specialty silver tipped crossbow bolt used to slay vampires killing Henri. Union Major Zachary Cooper is General Butler's Provost Marshal. Though a local Creole was murdered, Zach refuses to let the investigation die. He knows Emmanuelle is in the middle of the homicide, but not sure how or why. He believes she lies by hiding all she knows, but is her omissions intended to protect the identity of the killer, namely herself? As he digs deeper he finds himself falling in love with the possible murderous. Emmanuelle begins to reciprocate his feelings, which make her feel guilt, as she hates the Bluecoats especially since they killed her late husband. MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS is a powerful Civil War police procedural romance that never slows down until the killer is identified. The atmosphere seeps through every page as the audience gains an understanding of how the natives felt about the northern occupation army living and stealing from them. The lead couple is dynamic and courageous as star-crossed lovers with seemingly everyone including one another dismayed by their feelings. Though the culprit seems a bit of a stretch, Candice Proctor furbishes the audience with a strong historical intrigue that will garner the author new readers from non-romance buffs as well as delightful responses from her myriad of fans. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Where did the author's ethics go?
Review: MIDNIGHT CONFESSION is my first Candice Proctor book.
I was wary only to be pleasantly surprised by an intricately woven tale of an intriguing historical murder mystery and a hauntingly beautiful romance. Candice Proctor presents with Emmanuelle a heroine that is strong and courageous. A Confederacy widow devoted to the cause of helping the injured and sick. When she witnesses her friend???s murder - an act that might have been directed at her ??? she finds herself as a likely suspect and under investigation by the enemy, Zachary. A Yankee and provost marshal in charge of the murder investigations, Zach is not only a danger to her in suspecting her of the crime, but also in threatening her heart and her secrets.
And just as Zach is seduced by Emmanuelle???s strength and hidden passion I found myself lured to Candice Proctor???s strong and compelling voice. I highly recommend this intense, very well researched, seductive and deeply satisfying story. It might be my first Candice Proctor book, but definitely not my last!
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Summary: Whodunit In New Orleans
Review: Ms. Proctor's books are generally well-written, her heroes are enigmatic and wounded, her heroines are complex and strong. In this suspenseful tale, we are given a rare glimpse into the world of Old New Orleans. It kept me wondering who amongst the characters was the true killer and it may take you to the last few pages before you have an inkling of who it really is. I liked the way Ms. Proctor weaved the intricate tapestry of the Creole lifestyle and that of the Civil War time period together. The whole book has a nostalgic feel to it, almost reminded me of how I felt when I'd first read Gone With The Winds. The only drawback I could see to this book is that the heroine lacks a certain depth to her and I couldn't get that feeling of being close to her. I didn't like her as much as I liked the other heroines from Night in Eden and September Moon. It is still worth a read though it wont join Night in Eden and September Moon on my keeper shelf.
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Summary: Whodunit In New Orleans
Review: Ms. Proctor's books are generally well-written, her heroes are enigmatic and wounded, her heroines are complex and strong. In this suspenseful tale, we are given a rare glimpse into the world of Old New Orleans. It kept me wondering who amongst the characters was the true killer and it may take you to the last few pages before you have an inkling of who it really is. I liked the way Ms. Proctor weaved the intricate tapestry of the Creole lifestyle and that of the Civil War time period together. The whole book has a nostalgic feel to it, almost reminded me of how I felt when I'd first read Gone With The Winds. The only drawback I could see to this book is that the heroine lacks a certain depth to her and I couldn't get that feeling of being close to her. I didn't like her as much as I liked the other heroines from Night in Eden and September Moon. It is still worth a read though it wont join Night in Eden and September Moon on my keeper shelf.
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Summary: Romance and Mystery Combined
Review: Quickly becoming known for her intelligent historical romances, Ms. Proctor's most recent endeavor scintillates with forbidden romance and mysterious intrigue. The summer of 1862 in occupied New Orleans is fraught with conflict as Yankee General Benjamin Butler appropriates housing and incurs the disdain of the people of New Orleans. Widow Emmanuelle de Beauvais decides to visit her parents' grave along with Henri Santerre, a doctor at the hospital where she works. When a silver-tipped arrow kills him, the murder draws the attention of Union Major Zachary Cooper , Provost Marshal. While initially drawn to the beautiful widow, Zach comes to admire her for her bravery and intellect as she continues on at the hospital despite the fact her knowledge and practice of medicine is scowled upon by members of her class. As murders mount, and Emmanuelle appears to be the prime suspect, Zach falls helplessly under her spell. But will she be the next victim, or is she really a consummate actress and murderer? Ms. Proctor has craftily combined suspenseful murder mystery with electrically charged romance. While the Civil War era has been explored by many an author, Ms. Proctor deviates from the use of the southern belle heroine to focus on a stalwart, intelligent woman. And she doesn't sugarcoat the unconventional behavior of some of the characters, thus creating believability that further enhances this read. Ms. Proctor is a truly gifted writer whose books will sell based on the name of the author, alone.
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Summary: Good enough
Review: The story started out a little dull for me, partly because I just finished a different book and was waiting for something exciting to happen. The plot was interesting enough: a murder mystery during the Civil War, and both the main characters were likable. However I wish that the author wrote about Zach with more feeling, like showing what was he thinking more, especially in the middle, when all it seems like he's doing is questioning suspects over and over. Also I don't really understand how he and Emmanuelle fell in love. In the first 'foreplay' scene, it seems that all of a sudden they were attracted to each otherout of nowhere! Usually I become emotionally attached to the characters, but I didn't for Zach and Emmanuelle. Still, overall the book was entertaining and around the middle of the book I couldn't put it down!
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Summary: A good read
Review: This was my first Candice Proctor book and I was pleasantly surprised. However, I wish she would have concentrated more on their romance than who killed who. Before I knew it, he was in love with her and he was much too understanding about the constant lying she did to him. There was a lot of beating around the bush when he was trying to get to the bottom of the murders also. Nobody would give him a straight answer and again, I thought he was much too understanding for being a provost marshal. But the story was good and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books.
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