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If He's Sinful Mass Market Paperback – Dec 1 2009

by Hannah Howell (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 959 ratings
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Secrecy and intrigue ignite dangerous passions in New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell's seductive new novel. . .

It is whispered throughout London that the members of the Wherlocke family are possessed of certain unexplainable gifts. But Lord Ashton Radmoor is skeptical--until he finds an innocent beauty lying drugged and helpless in the bedroom of a brothel.

The mystery woman is Penelope Wherlocke, and her special gift of sight is leading her deep into a dangerous world of treachery and betrayal. Ashton knows he should forget her, yet he's drawn deeper into the vortex of her life, determined to keep her safe. But Penelope is no ordinary woman, and she's never met the man strong enough to contend with her unusual abilities.

Until now. . .

Praise for the Novels of Hannah Howell

"Howell offers readers another captivating tale."
--Booklist

"Another wonderful story filled with adventure, emotion, and laughter."
--Romantic Times
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  1. Book 2 of 7
    Wherlocke
  2. Print length
    352 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Zebra
  5. Publication date
    Dec 1 2009
  6. Dimensions
    10.57 x 2.26 x 17.07 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    1420104616
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1420104615
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About the Author

Hannah Howell is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of acclaimed historical romances. Howell, twice awarded the Golden Leaf Award, has been a Romance Writers of America RITA Award Finalist, received RT Book Reviews' Career Achievement Award for Historical Storyteller of the Year, and has had her books on Amazon's Top 10 Romances of the Year list. She lives in West Newbury, Massachusetts with her family. Visit her website at hannahhowell.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zebra; Original edition (Dec 1 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1420104616
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1420104615
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 181 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.57 x 2.26 x 17.07 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 959 ratings

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Hannah Howell

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Hannah Dustin Howell is a best-selling American author of over 40 historical romance novels. Many of her novels are set in medieval Scotland. She also writes under the names Sarah Dustin, Sandra Dustin, and Anna Jennet (see below). She has also used the following pseudonyms: Anna Jennet, Sarah Dustin and Sandra Dustin.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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SSparkes
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2021
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Love this series, can’t put them down. The different “gifts” are very interesting! Well on to the next interesting book!
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doreen jensen
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful series
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2013
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She consistently delivers the goods. So well written you think youre there.
I do love her regencies and medieval. the Werelockes and the murrys are wonderful so I cant say enough.
Doreen Jensen
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2016
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Hannah Howell always writes a good read
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Detra Fitch
5.0 out of 5 stars In a word, WOW!
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2009
Set in London, England, 1788. Lady Penelope Wherlockes Hutton-Moore will inherit the house someday. Until then her step siblings live in luxury, while Penelope's bedroom is in the attic. Lady Clarissa Hutton-Moore wants to be a viscountess. Her brother, Charles, is practically buying her the title with Ashton, Viscount of Radmoor. Ashton needs money to keep his family out of debtor's prison. Lord Charles holds the markers of Ashton's late father. Clarissa's large dowry would see the markers gone and his family secure. Ashton believed the marriage with Clarissa would be tolerable, but then Ashton's friends took him to Mrs. Cratchitt's. Ashton did not know his "surprise", Penelope, was at Mrs. Cratchitt's against her will until he found himself surrounded by young boys and a gun to his head.

Ashton and his friends quickly learn just how vile Clarissa and Charles are. However, it does not change the fact that Ashton must wed Clarissa. Soon after, Penelope is shot. Ashton, his friends, and even his family band around Penelope and the horde of boys she takes care of. (The boys are the by-blows of Penelope's relatives. They reside at one of Penelope's bungalows, unknown by the Hutton-Moores.) It is said that the Wherlockes and Vaughns (Penelope's family lines) are considered eccentric, a little wild, and very reclusive. Turns out this is by necessity. Many Wherlockes and Vaughns are gifted with various abilities. Penelope's gift is to see spirits and she tries to help them move on.

The attraction between Penelope and Ashton grows into something much more. As Ashton tries to find a way out from under the thumbs of Clarissa and Charles, his friends and high society family members look out for Penelope and the (close to) dozen children she raises. And with the help of those children's special talents, perhaps things may actually work out.

***** FIVE STARS! OMG! An outstanding story that starts out with danger and only gets better from there. I found myself hooked by the end of the very first sentence. No kidding! Hannah Howell's magical talents are for creating villains that her readers love to hate, and in developing characters that readers cannot help but come to care for. I can hardly wait for the next Regency adventure! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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Letschat1974
4.0 out of 5 stars good romance
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2021
Hannah Howell (Wherlocke 1-7 series)

4/3.5 stars (enjoy Maureen Driscoll, Elisa Braden, Sophie Jordon, Samantha Holt, Stacy Reid)

The development and interest in main characters and secondary characters was enjoyable. I really did like the H/H for this book; very well paired as a couple.

I loved the writing around the women empowerment (it wasn’t over the top for me). Badass women rock.

writing style is easy to follow, humorous moments, the give and take dialogue enjoyable; Modern vocabulary.

Romantic/sexual content (kissing, oral, love making scenes) was throughout the book. Nothing over the top; again nicely intertwined in the story. There are a few detailed written scenes and several just mentioning the act. 2.5/5 hotness and steam.

I love series around family members or a group of friends. I love the series even more when the author intertwines those characters throughout the book series (it’s a pet peeve when authors don’t do that because what’s the point of the series and introducing the characters if they are not going to interact throughout the series). each book you rarely saw pervious book characters which was a let down for me.

I enjoyed the series however there was a disconnect for me in each book; it felt unfinished. The secondary characters were written well but they were left ‘hanging’…as a reader it was frustrating and super disappointing.

would recommend this book and series (you don’t have to read them in order, each book could be a stand alone)
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Winnie Robinson
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad but not my favourite kind of read
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2021
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As with book 1 in the series, I'm torn between how to rate it. Ms. Howell is not a bad writer, but I am not a big fan of her style of story telling. In the first book, I couldn't quite put my finger on what was bothering me about it. But now, having read book 2 in this series, I see the same issues in this book. I think what bothers me most is that the H and h almost fall in love at first sight, and are together before you are half way into the book. At that point, I was like what is filling up this last half?
I do agree with another reviewer, that the book could easily have been 50 pages shorter and there seemed to be a lot of repetition. I skimmed a lot, just as I did in the first book.
I do like the characters and the supernatural elements, but I was disappointed that none of the characters in book 1 were in book 2. At least not until the very end when Leo's name was mentioned. I expected a family member from book 1 would be the subject of the story in book 2, as that is the way series usually go. But not so. Instead we are introduced to a whole other bunch of Wherlock and Vaughn family members.
I'm not sure if I will go on and read any more in the series considering I have hundreds of books on my kindle. Especially considering my favourite books are those with a lot of character development or with witty writing and witty banter - or both! I think I'll try to find more in that style, since Ms. Howell's is not really my personal preference. That's not saying others won't enjoy it as she is not a bad writer, just not my real cup of tea.
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Kimberly Curry
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2016
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It was ok.
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Germaine Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars The Surreal Enjoyment
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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I enjoyed this book immensely. The entire series is a wonderful read and each story is a standalone and yet a continuation of the family story. Love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Once more
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2019
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Once more I liked the book and the seris it comes from
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Maria Tippett
5.0 out of 5 stars I am enjoying this series
Reviewed in Australia on February 22, 2020
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Loved the first book and am enjoyed the second. Will be down loading the third. Love how there is laughter, love and suspense in this series.
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Sia McKye Over Coffee
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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It was a fun tale. Loved the humor and the mystery. Good family dynamics both Ashton's and Pen's fascinating family. Yay for Killer! My kinda dog. :)
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Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series.
Reviewed in Australia on June 8, 2018
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Love this series.
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