A LOVER'S KISS
Margaret Moore
Harlequin Historical
ISBN: 0-373-29508-1
August 2008
Historical Romance

Once a spy for England in France, Sir Douglas Drury had been captured and tortured by an evil Frenchman. The same Frenchman who was responsible for the deaths of many of Drury's friends. Drury took his revenge and killed this man, and then returned to England to begin life anew as a successful  barrister.

Unable to write, due to severe injuries to his hands, Drury composed his court proceedings in his head with long walks, walks that would sometimes take him into dangerous areas of London. Set upon by thieves, Drury's life is saved by a potato-throwing maiden. But not just any maiden…a French maiden. Disgusted by all that is French, Drury left the maiden alone….but one of Drury's unknown enemies will not.

Juliette Bergerine may have saved the nobleman from death, but her sacrifice was not appreciated. Yet, however angry she may feel, when she is beset upon by someone intent on using her to hurt Drury, she quickly realizes that her life is in danger and Drury her only hope of salvation.

Now, the two must discover the unknown enemy. And Drury will learn to put aside his biased view of the French…but will he allow himself to love?

A nice read, Juliette was a mix of helpless and self-sufficient. Interesting in character and thought, she is a suitable heroine. Drury is the typical arrogant aristocrat at first, but soon shows his more earthy side. The pair are interesting, but the attraction between them could have been more explosive. Still, a very pleasant read.

Reviewed by Rista Tompkins
Rating: 3