TAKE ME
    by Lucy Monroe
    Book 3 in Historical Trilogy Touch Me, Tempt Me & Take Me
    Berkley Sensation - October 2006
    ISBN 0425212211 

    From the national bestselling author of Touch Me and Tempt Me comes a spellbinding romance of secrets and scandal, and the heartbreaking risks of true love...

    Jared, Viscount Ravenswood, has no choice but to honor the deathbed wish of his ailing servant. All she asks is that Jared introduce her soon-to-be orphaned daughter to the notorious and reclusive Calantha, Duchess of Clairborne. No ordinary request, for this is no ordinary child. She is, in fact, the key to the Duchess's most private secrets, and to Jared's own past-one that has branded him Lord Beast among the ton.

    But when the Viscount meets the Duchess, he finds not the pitiless dowager he expected, but a lovely and wary angel-survivor of a brutal marriage left now with only her roses and the breathtaking mystery that is her life. For Jared, to solve it is to fall in love, to make her believe in the impossible, and to follow the promise that comes with the most intimate whisper of all... Take me...

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    Dedication
    For Louisa Edwards, a very special editor, who sees into my head and helps me make each book better than anything I could imagine on my own. Thank you for taking a chance on a new author, for caring about the books, but most of all for sharing my artistic vision and making it better.  You are truly a special person and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with you.

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    "Two wounded souls come together in a well-written story showcasing love's healing power. Monroe reaches deep down to pull out all the stops exploring her well-crafted characters' fears and desires." 4.5 Stars Top Pick —Kathe Robin, Romantic Times  (Click for the complete review.)

    "Take Me by Lucy Monroe is a breathtaking 5-Rose novel and should be at the top of every historical lover’s reading list!" —Janalee, A Romance Review  (Click for the complete review.)

    "TAKE ME is an engrossing, thoroughly enjoyable tale from beginning to end and a superb conclusion to Lucy Monroe’s first historical trilogy." —Alane Coppinger, Blue Ribbon Reviews  (Click for the complete review.)

    "TAKE ME is a wondrously rich historical romance that will take your breath away at its deep sensuality and superb characterization. TAKE ME shows us the glory of love's power to heal and redeem the human heart and psyche. Brava, Lucy Monroe!" 4.5 Stars —Debora Hosey, The Romance Reader's Connection  (Click for the complete review.)

    "TAKE ME was definitely hard to put down. This love story pulled at every one of my heart strings and got my heart pumping when the action began." —Tammie Ard, Fresh Fiction  (Click for the complete review.)

    "Ever since Lucy Monroe started this series I have been waiting for Jared's story, and TAKE ME more then makes up for the wait. Ms Monroe is one of the few authors who I will read no matter what she writes and TAKE ME is a good reason why. You do not have to read the first two books in this series in order to read TAKE ME, but after you finish you will be running to the store to get the other two." —Barb Hicks, The Best Reviews  (Click for the complete review.)

    "TAKE ME is a superb ending to a fine historical trilogy." —Harriet Klausner, The Best Reviews  (Click for the complete review.)

    "I enjoyed all three stories, Irisa's, Thea's and Jared's, but I must admit TAKE ME has the emotion and passion that quickly grips our attention and won't let us put it down. Warning: TAKE ME will entice you to look for and read all the books in the series and love each one." —Carolyn Crisher, Romance Reviews Today  (Click for the complete review.)

    "Lucy Monroe has delivered another tremendous story of intrigue, love, and sensuality." —Lydia Funneman, Writers Unlimited  (Click for the complete review.)

    "Take Me is a romance with heart, chivalry, compassion and warmth. It will steal its way into your hearts and onto your keeper shelves." —Krist, Kwips and Kritiques  (Click for the complete review.)

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