Byron Stratford, Duke of Raeburn, walks in shadow. Spoken of only in whispers, he lives alone in his crumbling manor, a cold, enigmatic recluse. Rarely appearing by the light of day, he moves as a wraith in the night, answering to no man. He cares little for those who dwell outside-and does not abide the intrusion of others, lest they discover his secret shame...This is the sinister man Lady Victoria Wakefield must confront if she is to save herself from her family's ruin. Little does she suspect that she will emerge from her journey into that night as his shining sun-or that the passion that radiates between them will be their only defense against the true darkness threatening to destroy them both...
Reviews
"With her debut erotic romance,
Joyce joins the ranks of the best. Playing on readers' fantasies,
she titillates and intrigues with a stimulating plot and
unique characters. Longtime readers will realize that Joyce
does for peaches what Susan Johnson did for plum pits, and
they won't let this book out of their bedrooms." -- Romantic Times, Top Pick
"Veil of
Night is a lush, erotic historical Gothic romance, with just
the right dark and mysterious hero
and a strong heroine who can match him. Anyone who has ached
for the Gothics of the past shouldn't miss this book!" --
Karen Harbaugh
"Intelligent. Passionate. Filled
with dark secrets and illuminating love. This is what romance
is about!" -- Robin Schone
"The next great romance author
has arrived, and her name is Lydia Joyce. 'The Veil Of Night'
is a stunning debut from
a young writer who possesses remarkable maturity and style.
Every page is charged with sensual energy and confident grace.
It is a gorgeous, complex, absolutely riveting novel. If there
is only one new author you will try this year, it must be Lydia
Joyce." -- Lisa Kleypas
"A powerful love story, compelling
and beautifully written." -- Alison Kent
"An interesting story of passion
and discovery with subtle hints of humor...
THE VEIL OF NIGHT is a very satisfying read." --
Romance Reviews Today
