A Spirited Seduction (Haunting Hearts)

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Summary: A witty, heart-warming read
Review: Sabrina Simmons is responsible for the welfare of her two young brothers now that her parents have passed away. All they have is Simmons House, but if they don't make the mortgage, their home will be sold to the neighboring Viscount Colbridge. Sabrina kno ws it is up to her to somehow save her brothers' inheritance. She formulates a plan to seduce Lord Colbridge and become his mistress in exchange for him paying off the mortgage on Simmons House. But Sabrina, who has read a great many books, knows nothing of men. Accounts of Helen of Troy, Cleopatra, and Theodora, Empress of Byzantine, all leave out one important part: *how* the seduction is accomplished. Sabrina realizes that what she needs is a tutor. Little does she realize that one will be provided for her.

Richard, Viscount Colbridge, is not quite sure what to make of Miss Sabrina Simmons. The first time they meet, she quotes Horace and demonstrates her knowledge of David Hume and Samuel Johnson. The next time, Sabrina is wearing a low-cut gown and heavy cosmetics; fluttering her eyelashes like she is trying to flirt; and prattling inanely about the weather. Curiosity breaks through Richard's ennui as he wonders which is the real Sabrina.

Like A GHOST OF A CHANCE, Ms. Claybourne's previous Haunting Hearts book, A SPIRITED SEDUCTION is a real charmer. Casey Claybourne writes the best ghosts since Charles Dickens--and hers are funnier. But don't read it just for the endearing ghost; A SPIRITED SEDUCTION is full of sensual romance and emotion, as well as a sidetrip to a part of London that readers (and ladies of the time!) rarely see. A witty, heart-warming read!

Kimberly Borrowdale, Under the Covers Book Reviews