Nathaniel Monecreiffe had been a widower for five years; that five-year-anniversary was the very next day. Nathaniel’s former wife, Margaret (Maggie) was still his only love and the entire neighborhood knew that the grieving process was no nearer completion than it had been five years ago. Nathaniel stayed at the grave site for a long time before entering his castle and meeting his friend James, his cousin Alisa and a friend of hers, Rose, who had piqued Nathaniel’s interest. Since he was still so grief-stricken over the death of his wife and the upcoming anniversary of her death, he ignored the sexual awareness between them.

James and Nathaniel went to the town brothel, but Nathaniel had various problems with his “usual” lady. To say that his exit was attention-getting is putting it mildly. After interrupting James, the two men left the ladies; their conversation was, of course, about the unwillingness Nathaniel showed concerning conquering his demons.

That’s all I can tell you about this incredible story without giving away the storyline. It is a good story, but I would call it historical instead of contemporary; the date given in the story was 1287 for Maggie death (plus 5 years since). Where did the title come from? Read the book!

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
October 11, 2006