The Maltese Angel

Oct 25, 2024 5:21 PM

Author:Catherine Cookson

The Maltese Angel

Ward Gibson knew what was expected of him by the village folk, and especially by the Mason family, whose daughter Daisy he had known all his life. But then, ina single week, his whole world had been turned upside down by a dancer, Stephanie McQueen, who seemed to float across the stage of the Empire Music Hall where she was appearing as The Maltese Angel. To his amazement, the attraction was mutual, and after a whirlwind courtship she agreed to marry him.

But a scorpion had already begun to emerge from beneath the stone of the local community, who considered that Ward had betrayed their expectations, and had led on and cruelly deserted Daisy. There followed a series of reprisals on his family, one of them serious enough to cause him to exact a terrible revenge; and these events would twist and turn the course of many lives through Ward's own and succeeding generations.

Reviews

Linda Jaivin's novel will probably do for Lebanese cucumbers what Delia Smith's books did for cranberries. But Jaivin's recipes, revealing the erotic versatility of every piece of fruit and veg on the supermarket shelf, are more suitable for the bedroom than the dining room table... The prose is as raw as it comes

—— Observer

A vivid erotic fantasy... This expertly crafted novel is challenging and hugely entertaining. Its erotic tales and power-play are compelling

—— Sophie Goldsworthy , Everywoman

Eat Me is the sexiest thing to come out of Australia since Mel Gibson. And it's funnier, too

—— Glamour

[Jaivin's] light touch prompts even the steamiest sex scenes to soar into satire... Jaivin never loses sight of her self-declared goal, which is to wrench the writing of erotica from its male practitioners, dress it up with style and sly humor, and restore it to women

—— Los Angeles Times

You'll enjoy this tasty romp...and you will thank Jaivin for the exquisite pleasure

—— Paper Magazine

This book was just incredible. I couldn't put it down! The sex was so hot and the relationship was so juicy that I just had to know what was coming next!

—— Read Our Lips

Obliterates the competition . . . unique and unforgettable

—— Joyfully Reviewed

It literally blew my mind and after finishing it, I wasn't able to stop thinking about it. Bared to You is an intense novel full of hardships, heartbreak, overcoming obstacles, trust, and most of all, trying to find love in a relationship that may seem hopeless. I truly and wholeheartedly was amazed by this book

—— Happy Ever After

Hot and steamy . . . awe-inspiring

—— Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

Full of emotional angst, scorching love scenes, and a compelling storyline

—— Dear Author

They are powerful, sexy and unputdownable

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Boldly passionate, scorchingly sexy

—— Booklist

Sophisticated, engaging, clever and sweet

—— Irish Independent

Indulgent fantasy at its most enjoyable

—— Shelf Awareness

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