Darling Beast
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Falsely accused of murder and mute from a near-fatal beating, Apollo Greaves, Viscount Kilbourne has escaped from Bedlam. With the Crown's soldiers at his heels, he finds refuge in the ruins of a pleasure garden, toiling as a simple gardener. But when a vivacious young woman moves in, he's quickly driven to distraction . . .
A DESPERATE WOMAN . . .
London's premier actress, Lily Stump, is down on her luck when she's forced to move into a scorched theatre with her maid and small son. But she and her tiny family aren't the only inhabitants-a silent, hulking beast of a man also calls the charred ruins home. Yet when she catches him reading her plays, Lily realizes there's more to this man than meets the eye.
OUT OF ASH, DESIRE FLARES
Though scorching passion draws them together, Apollo knows that Lily is keeping secrets. When his past catches up with him, he's forced to make a choice: his love for Lily . . . or the explosive truth that will set him free.
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Elizabeth Hoyt. (2014). Darling Beast. Unabridged Hachette Audio.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Elizabeth Hoyt. 2014. Darling Beast. Hachette Audio.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Elizabeth Hoyt, Darling Beast. Hachette Audio, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)Elizabeth Hoyt. Darling Beast. Unabridged Hachette Audio, 2014.
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Falsely accused of murder and mute from a near-fatal beating, Apollo Greaves, Viscount Kilbourne has escaped from Bedlam. With the Crown's soldiers at his heels, he finds refuge in the ruins of a pleasure garden, toiling as a simple gardener. But when a vivacious young woman moves in, he's quickly driven to distraction . . .
A DESPERATE WOMAN . . .
London's premier actress, Lily Stump, is down on her luck when she's forced to move into a scorched theatre with her maid and small son. But she and her tiny family aren't the only inhabitants-a silent, hulking beast of a man also calls the charred ruins home. Yet when she catches him reading her plays, Lily realizes there's more to this man than meets the eye.
OUT OF ASH, DESIRE FLARES
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June 15, 2015
Hoyt's seventh Maiden Lane Victorian romance (after Duke of Midnight) gives a unique twist to the tale of Beauty and the Beast. In mid-18th-century London, Lily Stump is a beautiful young actress trying to make ends meet for herself and her young son, Indio. While living in a burnt-out theater, Lily is drawn to a mute gardener, whom her son has nicknamed Caliban. Though initially Lily had thought that Caliban lacked intelligence, she quickly learned otherwise as he begins communicating with her through writing. Drawn to his protective kindness toward Indio, Lily is fascinated that a man as strong as he could harbor such a gentle nature. As she learns the secret behind his true identity and his greatest fear, Lily must decide whether her love for him is strong enough to weather the obstacles that threaten to destroy the possibility of their future together. Hoyt's Maiden Lane novels are always a treat, and this installment is no exception to the rule, with a fascinating hero and his resourceful damsel in distress. Agent: Robin Rue, Writers House.
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There is no such thing as monsters. At least this is what actress Lily Stump tells her young son, Indio, until she sees the tall, dark, and scary-looking thing in their garden. Once Lily actually comes face to face with the mute beast, she realizes he is only one of the gardeners hired to restore the grounds of Harte's Folly. Wanted for a murder he didnt commit, Apollo Greaves, Viscount Kilbourne, has finally escaped from Bedlam, but he has no place else to go. Disguised as Sam Smith, Apollo has been living on the grounds of Harte's Folly, redesigning the gardens in order to recoup the money he invested in the place. However, Apollo's plan to lie low, avoid attention, and finish the job starts unraveling the moment he meets Lily. Best-selling Hoyt is known for her flawlessly written historical romances, and Darling Beast, the seventh in her Maiden's Lane series, is her best book yet. Hoyt's exquisitely nuanced characters, vividly detailed setting, and seemingly effortless and elegant writing provide the splendid material from which she fashions yet another ravishingly romantic love story.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2014, American Library Association.)
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Falsely accused of murder and mute from a near-fatal beating, Apollo Greaves, Viscount Kilbourne has escaped from Bedlam. With the Crown's soldiers at his heels, he finds refuge in the ruins of a pleasure garden, toiling as a simple gardener. But when a vivacious young woman moves in, he's quickly driven to distraction . . .
A DESPERATE WOMAN . . .
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OUT OF ASH, DESIRE FLARES
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