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This is one of my favorite novels. It has all the ingredients for a scrumptious treat; a sweet heroine, a reformed rake, sexual tension and wonderful plotting and dialogue.

Julia is close to being engaged to Simon. She is totally unaware that Rafael has wagered with his dissolute friends that he can turn Julia's affections from Simon to him. He wants to prove to his cronies in the ton that even though Julia says she loves Simon, true love does not exist.

Rafael is a master at the game. He is a known rake and actually uses his own reputation to endear himself to Julia. He recognizes that women love to reform men, and acts like a man that could be reformed if he had Julia in his life.

Julia is indeed intrigued with him and before she knows it, totally infatuated with Rafael. He is charming yet vulnerable. When Julia calls off her wedding because she recognizes she does not love Simon, she knows she has done the right thing in her heart. She has fallen hopelessly in love with Rafael. She does not delude herself, however she knows Rafael is a rake and will probably never have a long term relationship with her.

For his part, Rafael is pleased with his progress and wants Julia fiercely. She has become more than a wager but he is not sure how important she is to him. The specter of the wager being exposed to Julia is always a fear.

Just when Rafael thinks he is in the clear he is exposed and his life changes quite dramatically. Julia transforms too and the last third of the book reveals the depth of their feelings.

The sexual tension in this novel sizzles. Rafael's innermost thoughts are well described, probably better than Julia's. He is a man rejected by his father and his insecurities are evident when he has any dealings with the man. Rafael is very complex. Julia's personality is more straightforward; she is a good girl trying to make an advantageous good match for not only herself but also to benefit her family but she longs for more than the safe route. Fortunately Rafael shows her a better path.


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Meet me at Midnight Jacqueline Navin 9780515130546 Books Reviews

In 1816 England, Viscount Raphael Giscard insists true love is a euphemism for lust and insists he can prove it. His friends bet that he can not. They agree that Julia Brodie is to be the test specimen since she is deeply in love with Sir Simon Blake, who obviously returns her feelings. Raphael is to end that relationship by getting Julia to fall madly in love with him. Thus, he would be her lust object of the moment.

Raphael begins his campaign to win the heart and body of Julia. As he succeeds in his quest, he soon finds himself doing the unthinkable by falling in love with his target. However, once Julia learns the truth about his original intentions, will she believe his insistence that he loves her?

MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT is an enjoyable Regency romance that proves how talented Jacqueline Navin is as the tale never slows down even though it is character driven. The story line is fun due to the strong cast including the secondary players. With dry humor to counter balance the serious tone of the relationships, sub-genre fans will appreciate this timeless tale.

Harriet Klausner
Rafe makes a wager with his friends that he can prove true love does not exist. He and his friends are known as the "bane of the ton". As part of that group, Rafe is a rake, a scoundrel, an emotionless user, thanks to his father's training.
Julia Brodie and her beau, Simon, are the chosen victims of Rafe's wager. Julia has always done the "right" thing, and Simon would be the "right" spouse for her. Rafe's seduction, will change Julia's path.
As Rafe seduces Julia, he finds himself charmed, a bit seduced, himself. They will marry; and, Julia will find out the true circumstances behind Rafe's seduction. How their relationship endures, they achieve their HEA, is the main focus of MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT.
There are so many things I liked about this book. I consider it very romantic. Watching Julia and Rafe change and grow, due to their relationship, kept me turning the pages. And, the sexuality in the book is very warm, but not overstated. Finally, I found this book to be very tempestuous, emotional--something I haven't seen in a new book, for a long time.
The setting is early nineteenth century England, and Raphael Giscard,Viscount de Fontvilliers, has a plan. He wagers his scandalous friends that he can come between a couple who is obviously in love. He sets his sights on seducing Julia Brodie, a banker's daughter who is about to be betrothed to her beloved Simon.
Raphael does not expect to be moved by Julia. But she affects in in a way that no woman ever has. She is compassionate, intelligent, and witty, and she almost makes him regret having become a hardened rake. Things go awry when the wager becomes public knowledge, and Raphael must marry Julia after seducing her.
Raphael and Julia come to a truce of sorts in their marriage, but all is destroyed when Julia discovers the wager. In an ensuing duel with Simon, Raphael is severely injured, and he and Julia become further estranged. Raphael treats Julia horribly forcing her to part from him for a time. He must then come to terms with his past and discover the meaning of enduring love in order to win Julia back.
Jacqueline Nevin's writing is reminiscent of Judith McNaught. The emotions between the hero and heroine are so real, so intense, that the reader can't put the book down until the conflict is really and truly resolved on or about the last page. The characters in this read have great depth and are described skillfully enabling one to see how their interactions affect one another. Readers will wish to explore this author's previous works, THE FLOWER AND THE SWORD and THE MAIDEN AND THE WARRIOR.
This is one of my favorite novels. It has all the ingredients for a scrumptious treat; a sweet heroine, a reformed rake, sexual tension and wonderful plotting and dialogue.

Julia is close to being engaged to Simon. She is totally unaware that Rafael has wagered with his dissolute friends that he can turn Julia's affections from Simon to him. He wants to prove to his cronies in the ton that even though Julia says she loves Simon, true love does not exist.

Rafael is a master at the game. He is a known rake and actually uses his own reputation to endear himself to Julia. He recognizes that women love to reform men, and acts like a man that could be reformed if he had Julia in his life.

Julia is indeed intrigued with him and before she knows it, totally infatuated with Rafael. He is charming yet vulnerable. When Julia calls off her wedding because she recognizes she does not love Simon, she knows she has done the right thing in her heart. She has fallen hopelessly in love with Rafael. She does not delude herself, however she knows Rafael is a rake and will probably never have a long term relationship with her.

For his part, Rafael is pleased with his progress and wants Julia fiercely. She has become more than a wager but he is not sure how important she is to him. The specter of the wager being exposed to Julia is always a fear.

Just when Rafael thinks he is in the clear he is exposed and his life changes quite dramatically. Julia transforms too and the last third of the book reveals the depth of their feelings.

The sexual tension in this novel sizzles. Rafael's innermost thoughts are well described, probably better than Julia's. He is a man rejected by his father and his insecurities are evident when he has any dealings with the man. Rafael is very complex. Julia's personality is more straightforward; she is a good girl trying to make an advantageous good match for not only herself but also to benefit her family but she longs for more than the safe route. Fortunately Rafael shows her a better path.