Recommendation of the Week: 10/24/2010 - 10/31/2010

'Dreaming Of You' by Lisa Kleypas

"She stood at danger's threshold -- then love beckoned her in.

In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Fielding puts pen to paper to create dreams. But curiosity has enticed the prim, well-bred gentlewoman out of her safe haven -- and into Derek Craven's dangerous world.

A handsome, tough and tenacious Cockney, he rose from poverty to become lord of London's most exclusive gambling house -- a struggle that has left Derek Craven fabulously wealthy, but hardened and suspicious. And now duty demands he allow Sara Fielding into his world -- with her impeccable manners and her infuriating innocence. But here, in a perilous shadow-realm of ever-shifting fortunes, even a proper "mouse" can be transformed into a breathtaking enchantress -- and a world-weary gambler can be shaken to his cynical core by the power of passion...and the promise of love."Source

My Thoughts: Depending on where you've started on your expedition through Lisa Kleypas' illustrious historical romance works, 'Dreaming Of You' is a title you are bound to hear about from any number of sources and is usually followed by a sigh or a full-on fan girl squeal of delight. I believe I was about 10 or so books into my personal expedition when I finally broke down and had to see what all the buzz was about. I can tell you one thing; The hype around this book barley scratches the surface. I feel HARD for this book and that hansom and dangerous Derek Craven is officially baby daddy #626 ;). This gem of a novel by Kleypas is sweet and tender, harsh and raw, and everything in between that reminds you what it's like to read damn good literature.

Read an Excerpt of 'Dreaming Of You' on HarperCollins Publishing website (Browse Inside): here

Read a Review of 'Dreaming Of You' on All About Romance: here

This is your Recommendation for the week of October 24th, 2010 thru October 31st, 2010

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