Midnight Pleasures - (Pleasures Trilogy) by Eloisa James (Paperback)

About the Book

Lady Sophie York rejects a marriage proposal from the rakish Patrick Foakes in favor of one from the amiable, but dull, Earl Braddon Chatwin--even though it is Patrick's stolen kisses that sear her lips. When a disguised Patrick retrieves his friend's fiancee, he never expects the elopement to be his own. Neither does Sophie, Braddon, or the rest of the tattling "ton".

Book Synopsis

A genteel but naughty young woman in Regency England gets more than she bargains for when she finally says yes to love in this "steamy, satisfying romp" (People) from the New York Times bestselling author of Potent Pleasures.

"Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace."--Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

In the night, all rules are forgotten. . . .

To her legions of adoring suitors, it comes as quite a shock when Lady Sophie York rejects an offer of marriage from the dashing, rakish Patrick Foakes in favor of amiable but dull Braddon Chatwin. He may be an earl, but it is Patrick's stolen kisses that sear her lips.

When Patrick, in disguise, scales a ladder to retrieve his friend's fiancée, he never expects the elopement to be his own. Neither does Sophie, Braddon, or the rest of the tattling ton. One hasty wedding later, the passionate innocent and the sophisticated rogue play out their own intricate dance as Sophie masters what it takes to keep a man where he belongs . . . and Patrick learns the ultimate lesson in love.

Review Quotes

"A steamy, satisfying romantic romp . . . romance writing does not get much better than this."--People

"Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace."--Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series

"Fresh, rich and evocative . . . a gift every romance reader should give herself!"--Connie Brockway, author of The Ravishing One

"An enthralling read from a vibrant new talent. Ms. James delivers a sensual, exciting, fresh romance that is pure reading pleasure."--Romantic Times

"A unique voice on the romance horizon, Eloisa James tells a tale of adventure and passion sure to please both readers devoted to historical romance and those new to the genre."--Katherine Kingsley, author of Lilies on the Lake

"An enchanting romp with delightful characters . . . filled with twists and emotions and so much more . . . Eloisa James has written a racy and charming tale of passion."--The Bookshelf Review

"Ms. James has given us a brilliant plot and marvelous characters."--Rendezvous

"Midnight Pleasures is sheer reading delight: witty, wise, and passionately romantic. . . . It has characters I care for, grow with, laugh and cry with--characters I am reluctant to leave at the end. As an extra treat, it is written with a wit and eloquence that are Eloisa James's special gift to the genre."--Mary Balogh, author of More than a Mistress

About the Author

Eloisa James is a professor of English literature who lives with her family in New Jersey. She is the also the author of Midnight Pleasures and Enchanting Pleasures.