I just love it went I run across a book that totally surprises me, when I think the plot is so similar to other books but then author adds a twist that just blows you away. Teresa Medeiros does just that with her new release YOUR UNTIL DAWN.

Gabriel Fairchild, Earl of Sheffield was the golden boy of the ton and a fool in love with Cecily March. They had a secret romance mainly through letters, Cecily wanted a man and to prove his love Gabriel joined the Royal Navy. During a fierce battle Gabriel is left blind and scarred, then deserted by both family and his beloved Cecily, living in darkness at his country estate.

Samantha Wickerman comes to Fairchild Park as Gabriel's nurse. She is shocked how she finds his beautiful country home. Littered with broken furniture, dishes, and draped in totally darkness. When Gabriel first approaches Samantha like a raging lion she stand up to him, he finds her by the fresh smell of her lemon verbena. Gabriel sniffing the air to find her had me laughing.

The banter between Samantha and Gabriel is a hoot. She is no timid mouse while this golden lion stalks her hoping to get her to leave him alone in his misery. As she tears down the dirty curtains adding sunshine and hope to Gabriel's life, he opens up to her about being a fool in love.

The twist? Well, if I were you I would run out and bought YOURS UNTIL DAWN because this is a keeper. I believe I will be rereading this one very soon.

YOURS UNTIL DAWN Rated A+ Sex- Sweet TeresaMedeiros 7/2004 Rom/H