"a promising beginning to a career"

Riella's cousin Benir has been sentenced to death for treason against Riella's father, the king -- a crime he was innocent of, and which Riella's father Ro did not wish to punish him for. Knowing her cousin was innocent, Riella was willing to risk all to save him. She had to help him escape.

Everything was going according to her plan, until General Tolerin stops her on her way back to her quarters. Dressed as a soldier, her disguise passed all distance inspections, but up close, Tolerin unmasked her for a woman. Believing her to be one of Ro's harem of women, he claims his right a night of passion in her arms. He never suspected her to be Ro's daughter.

Upon finding out his beloved Deliya is actually Ro's daughter he is infuriated. His feisty lover made him a fool, and a traitor. Only by convincing her to be his wife, can he escape Ro's wrath ... and have a chance at happiness.

SCHENTE NIGHT is the Extasy Books debut of author Brenna Lyons. As such, there are a few imperfections" to the writings itself. The storyline flows well and the characters respond true to their mold, but there is a vague roughness to the writing that only practice can smooth out. The author's talent is promising and she has passed the first few major hurdles. A plot that flows, characters staying true to themselves, and dialog that doesn't sound forced. Everything else will smooth itself out in time.

Future books to this series, as well as others, are definitely looked forward to.

Reviewed by Michelle Houston
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted February 13, 2003

Summary

Riella is on a mission of mercy, saving her cousin from an unjust death on false charges of treason. When General Tolerin captures her and demands a night of pleasure in exchange for his silence, mistakenly believing she is one of her father's schente, she offers him the night.

Tolerin is not happy to discover that his beloved Deliya is actually the king's daughter, Riella. She has made him the worst sort of fool -- and a traitor. His only chance at happiness -- and of escaping Ro's fury -- is convincing her to become his wife.

Sexual content: NC-17.