Elizabeth HOYT : Thief of shadow (Maiden Lane #4)

Winter Makepeace lives a double life. By day he's the stoic headmaster of a home for foundling children. But the night brings out a darker side of Winter. As the moon rises, so does the Ghost of St. Giles — protector, judge, fugitive. When the Ghost, beaten and wounded, is rescued by a beautiful aristocrat, Winter has no idea that his two worlds are about to collide. Lady Isabel Beckinhall enjoys nothing more than a challenge. Yet, when she's asked to tutor the Home's dour manager in the ways of society—flirtation, double-entendres, and scandalous liaisons — Isabel can't help wondering why his eyes seem so familiar — and his lips so tempting. During the day, Isabel and Winter engage in a battle of wills. At night, their passions are revealed... But when little girls start disappearing from St. Giles, Winter must avenge them. For that, he might have to sacrifice everything — the Home, Isabel... and his life.

 

When I find it difficult to read books, when I want a novel at the same time easy to read but not stupid, I know I can trust Elizabeth Hoyt to give me what I need. In all her books I've read (13), I've only been disappointed once : this is a very, very nice score, don't you think ?

I love her interesting stories but mostly, I love her characters : they forgot to be foolish and temperamental, they have not only a heart, but also a brain and they use it (which is not always the case in romance, far from it). I always enjoy their conversations, the way they act around each other and the heat level, not overbearing, is enough to fan yourself, which is good in winter. This book was no exception, I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Elizabeth Hoyt definitely has a fan in me, I'll be happy to keep reading this series in the near future.