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“Monica Burns
writes with sensitivity and panache. Don't miss this one!”
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Sabrina Jeffries, NYT bestselling author
“Tell me, sir, if you were to win this wager,
what do you
expect for your one
night of pleasure?”
It was a gamble she was born to make…
With a man who wasn’t used to losing.
What happens between
them is Kismet…
2010 CAPA from The Romance Studio for
Best Erotic Historical |
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Kismet
by Monica Burns
Penguin/Berkley
ISBN 978-0-42523-215-6
Coming to
Mass Market February 7, 2012
Read First Two Chapters
It was a gamble she was born to make…
Raised in
a brothel at a young age, Allegra Synnford quickly
learned that survival meant taking charge of her
destiny. Now, a renowned courtesan skilled in the
pleasures of the flesh, she chooses her lovers
carefully—vowing never to be vulnerable to any one
man. Until a mesmerizing Sheikh strips that control
from her…
With a man who wasn’t used to losing.
Sheikh Shaheen of the
Amazigh has been hiding from his past for a long
time, but not enough to forget how another courtesan
made him abandon his life as the Viscount Newcastle.
It’s why the yearnings this dangerous temptress
ignites within him are so troubling. Worse, thoughts
of Allegra pervade every fantasy, threatening to
undermine his cover. With old enemies circling,
experience tells him he must resist her charms at
all cost. In fact, he’s betting on it. That’s a
risky wager when it comes to a woman of pleasure.
But Allegra has her own reasons for playing
games…with a man who can’t afford to lose.
What happens between
them is Kismet…
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“This sizzling hot
historical and its compelling characters will leave
you panting for more! Monica Burns writes with
sensitivity and panache. Don't miss this one!”
—
Sabrina Jeffries, NYT bestselling author
“Burns' story is
hotter than the desert sands! She succeeds with a
classic captive/captor romance akin to a Johanna
Lindsey classic. Relax and enjoy the sizzling show
-- complete with a lesson in bananas and seduction.”
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RTBOOKreviews
"After reading the bio posted on her website, I was
afforded a deeper understanding into the wealth of
emotions she poured into Kismet. Tenacious, sassy
heroines and strong, sexy heroes are her signature style
and she’s boldly penned one of the best books I’ve read
in years."
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TwoLipsReviews
"The imagery that Monica Burns paints of Moroccan and
the people is mesmerizing. So captivating is the love
story that is truly romance at its best, purest and most
captivating that you will regret not absorbing every
word on the page."
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Book Junkie
"...a wonderful historical fiction voice. The way she
builds up the attraction between her hero and heroine
shows her skill as an author..."
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Babbling About Books, and More
"The romance is passionate and the end is
heartbreaking, leaving the reader in a puddled mush of
tears and smiles."
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Lovin' Me Some Romance
"All in all, this book is a sweet morsel just waiting
for you to devour it. I hope you search it out, read it,
and love it. I sure did!"
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The Romance Dish
"The [supporting] cast, including the villain and the
nomadic Berber/Amazigh tribes, enhance a terrific
captivity historical."
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Harriet Klausner
#1 Amazon Reviewer
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"Kismet is a strong debut, and a strong historical
romance in general, and Burns has a charismatic and
confident writing style."
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Sacramento Book
Review
"Burns has crafted a sensual tale set in the
mysterious deserts of Morocco, populating the story with
characters that are authentic to their culture and
demonstrating that a love that brings out the best in
people..."
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Book Binge
"There are fewer things finer than discovering a new
author!"
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Ramblings on Romance, etc. etc
"KISMET is an epic romance that brings to life the
vibrant land of Morocco and its people....looking for
something new, edgy and passionate, look no farther than
KISMET. The romance is passionate and the end is
heartbreaking, leaving the reader in a puddled mush of
tears and smiles."
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Lovin' Me Some
Romance
"Kismet is a great historical romance...I am admonishing
myself as to why I have never read Monica Burns before!
Kismet is definitely a keeper."
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Joyfully Reviewed
"I was so emotionally invested that by the end of
the book, I was in tears and couldn't turn the pages
fast enough "
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The Romance Studio
"KISMET has everything a good novel should, romance,
passion, action, adventure, and intrigue. KISMET is
definitely a book I would recommend to anyone"
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Romance Junkies
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