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Dangerous Virtues #3
Chastity
Chastity, Purity, Honesty—They were the qualities she'd been raised to respect, but when Chastity Lawrence headed West to find her long-lost sisters of the same names, she discovered they could be...Dangerous Virtues
How was a respectable woman to preserve her reputation when a charitable impulse stranded her with a wounded man and a doctor's strict instructions to remove the patient's trousers? Chastity had never seen a naked man before, but she was about to get an eyeful. The hard-muscled stranger had a body to die for, but it was the pain in his blue eyes that kept her from leaving Reed Farrell.
Posing as a man of God and his devoted wife, they traveled together into Indian territory—he hunting a ruthless killer, she searching for Purity and Honesty. But paying lip sevice to propriety would not stop their heated kisses, and no virtue could save them from the exquisite pleasures of a union sanctified only by love.
How was a respectable woman to preserve her reputation when a charitable impulse stranded her with a wounded man and a doctor's strict instructions to remove the patient's trousers? Chastity had never seen a naked man before, but she was about to get an eyeful. The hard-muscled stranger had a body to die for, but it was the pain in his blue eyes that kept her from leaving Reed Farrell.
Posing as a man of God and his devoted wife, they traveled together into Indian territory—he hunting a ruthless killer, she searching for Purity and Honesty. But paying lip sevice to propriety would not stop their heated kisses, and no virtue could save them from the exquisite pleasures of a union sanctified only by love.
374 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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About the author
Elaine Barbieri
59 books51 followersAKA Elaine Rome
Elaine Barbieri wrote over thirty historical novels that have been published worldwide. She was certain young adult readers would enjoy the excitement of historical romance if given a chance, and she welcomed the opportunity to write Miranda and the Warrior for this new audience. Elaine lived in northern New Jersey with her husband and family, and with Harrison, a demanding male who she is sure would be the ultimate hero -- if he weren't a cat.
Elaine Barbieri wrote over thirty historical novels that have been published worldwide. She was certain young adult readers would enjoy the excitement of historical romance if given a chance, and she welcomed the opportunity to write Miranda and the Warrior for this new audience. Elaine lived in northern New Jersey with her husband and family, and with Harrison, a demanding male who she is sure would be the ultimate hero -- if he weren't a cat.
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March 20, 2023
Rating: 4.4 / 5
While all the decisions didn't necessarily make sense and the romance between the hero and heroine was rather sudden (though there was some buildup to it), I have to confess that I did indeed love this read!
I mean, er...it was exciting, believe it or not. In fact, I think the reason I liked it so much may have to do with how the plot was kind of reminiscent of what you'd figure as a typical fairy tale plot. You have the dashing hero (or, a bit of an anti-hero, I guess, as this guy's just full of lies), the virtuous heroine, and, of course, the dastardly villain. Of these three, it's the villain himself who interested me the most, particularly as he becomes obsessed with possessing the heroine. I think I may have just discovered that I love this trope, as it's what made the chapters exciting for me, to flip thorough quickly and just love reading! (And I mean "stayed up late into the night" reading!) It's just more meaningful and feels like the stakes are higher, as opposed to the villain just wanting money or to kill the hero or something.
So...yeah, it's the first "can't stop reading" book that I've been through in a while, and that's why, despite its imperfections, I still can't help but rate it highly!
ALSO...
QUICK EXTRA NOTE: the formatting for this book for the Kindle version isn't the greatest, so just be prepared for that if you're reading the Kindle Unlimited version.
While all the decisions didn't necessarily make sense and the romance between the hero and heroine was rather sudden (though there was some buildup to it), I have to confess that I did indeed love this read!
I mean, er...it was exciting, believe it or not. In fact, I think the reason I liked it so much may have to do with how the plot was kind of reminiscent of what you'd figure as a typical fairy tale plot. You have the dashing hero (or, a bit of an anti-hero, I guess, as this guy's just full of lies), the virtuous heroine, and, of course, the dastardly villain. Of these three, it's the villain himself who interested me the most, particularly as he becomes obsessed with possessing the heroine. I think I may have just discovered that I love this trope, as it's what made the chapters exciting for me, to flip thorough quickly and just love reading! (And I mean "stayed up late into the night" reading!) It's just more meaningful and feels like the stakes are higher, as opposed to the villain just wanting money or to kill the hero or something.
So...yeah, it's the first "can't stop reading" book that I've been through in a while, and that's why, despite its imperfections, I still can't help but rate it highly!
ALSO...
QUICK EXTRA NOTE: the formatting for this book for the Kindle version isn't the greatest, so just be prepared for that if you're reading the Kindle Unlimited version.
July 14, 2019
Dangerous Virtues
Chastity by Elaine Barbieri is book 3 and the last of the series. I enjoyed this book very much. There is a bit of humor in the beginning. The drama and suspense keeps you turning the pages and the romance is steamy.
Chastity by Elaine Barbieri is book 3 and the last of the series. I enjoyed this book very much. There is a bit of humor in the beginning. The drama and suspense keeps you turning the pages and the romance is steamy.
November 24, 2022
I could myself not liking the hero, because he was a jerk (until they tumbled into each other's arms); or the heroine, being she was just too gullible. Very slow burn, slow paced, and hardly any surprises. The only thing I liked was the cover and stepback.
July 29, 2019
Good read
Enjoyed the characters and story. Went camping and read the 3 days I was relaxing. Enjoyed the moral of the storh
Enjoyed the characters and story. Went camping and read the 3 days I was relaxing. Enjoyed the moral of the storh
May 27, 2021
the dude on the cover looks more like morgan that reed
September 16, 2015
Great story
This last book in the series was a great ending to a very good series. I enjoyed every moment of it, as I did the first two. This book has it all...adventure, romance, excitement, sadness, etc....couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.
This last book in the series was a great ending to a very good series. I enjoyed every moment of it, as I did the first two. This book has it all...adventure, romance, excitement, sadness, etc....couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.
June 13, 2012
Honesty was the best one of the series in my opinion.
January 22, 2013
i think this was a very suspensful and romantic love story. definately keeps you reading.
September 10, 2016
Oh my, I'm gonna really Miss reading about them three !!
September 25, 2009
Western
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