Taste Of Sin, A

Another 5 star book from Connie Mason! This is the first book to the new series called 'Sin'. This is about the 2nd oldest child named St.John Thorton, or as everyone else calls, him, Sinjun. Sinjun has an older brother named Julian and a younger sister named Emma. When Sinjun is 14, the King of England had made a deal to have him married to the Highlander clan's future liard, Christy Macdonald, who is 7 at the time. It's supposed to be a marriage of political convience, to keep the Highlanders 'in line'. The marriage is never consumated and the couple never sees each other for 15 years until unrest begins in the Highlands. Christy must make an heir or the troublemaking neighbor clan will cause mahor problems. She goes to London with the intention of seducing her estranged husband whom she hasn't seen in 15 years who is also known as the legendary 'Lord Sin', a notorious rake and 'seducer of women'. She doesn't want him to reconize her, so she poses as a myserious woman from Cornwall. The ruse works and everything seems to be going fine until she realizes she has lost her heart to the womanizer and he doesnt have a clue that she is his wife. This story is filled with intrigue and treachery. When Sinjun falls for the mysterious woman, he ends up also finding out who she really is, and this is when everything breaks open. Sinjun is sexy and I loved his character. I didn't think Christy was immature like some of the others reviews said. She was desperate to save her clan and the her people from ruination. It was heartwarming and full of life. It will keep you turning the pages until the wee hours of the morning. The other two books are set to come out in 2001 and 2002.
Tracy Talley~@

WOW! This is my first of Connie Mason and if this is her usual style of writing, it will certainly not be my last. The initial plot of this book totally piqued my deepest interest! I saw this book in one of my Amazon friends list sometime months ago. I promised to buy this book but then to my dismay, I forgot the title and the author. All I remembered was the plot. So now what? I've back tracked my Amazon friends list to searching and reading all book back cover in the bookstore for weeks... I just couldn't find it and was getting frustrated... until I finally got lucky yesterday to have stumble across it. How perfect. I was so excited to have finally get it that I prayed this book is worth all the trouble... Oh my! Was it worth it! I read this book in one night, slept for only couple of hours for work and again, it's all worth it.
I won't dally with the book's description anymore as the Amazon editorial review and some reviewers (read Ambrangel) have already did a good job doing that. So, I will simply throw in my overall opinion of this book. It's utterly beautiful! Full of Love, Desire, Tenderness mixed with confusing lies, misconceptions, schemes, hidden secrets.... All these and more. It's a basket full of emotional topsy-turvy situations. One thing always leads to another. Giggle, sigh, squirm and laugh. Sinjun and Christy... awww! My heart skips a beat just thinking about them. I do agree with one reviewer here who stated that Sinjun was useless and seemed to waste his life without Christy. Sad as it may be but I believe that if someone finds true love, their life becomes more meaningful and productive. Isn't it true what they said that behind every mans success is a woman (and vise versa)? Christy is Sinjun's inspiration/encouragement to turn his life around and I liked that idea. Aside from Christy's attribute of kindness and beauty, she is also a bit impulsive, her decision a bit naive, if not even stupid... but this is what made the book compelling, in my opinion. I prefer FLAWS in all the heroes/heroines of my books. This is where I can admire an Author deeply. When a Writer create and implement a flaw or twist in their stories, they expect readers to become frustrated. But it is how they eventually overturn that feeling with an overwhelming reaction of relief and contentment that matters the most. The powerful choice of words Ms. Mason used here in TASTE OF SIN amazed me. The way she weaves her words and plot moved me. This is the kind of book I like to read best. I like to FEEL when I read. I like lots of spastic moments and no dull ones at all. Loved this book! I even bought one for my sister. She gatta read this one and so should you!
I am now in the process of reading A BREATH OF SCANDAL, Julian's story, the mysterious brother of Sinjun. Can't wait to read Emma's story, Sinjun's sister. I like her spunk!

The story began in 1747. St.John Thornton was known as Sinjun. The Ton called him Lord Sin. At fourteen he was wed, by the king's command, to seven year old Lady Christy Macdonald. Neither Sinjun, nor Christy, wanted the match. All Christy's brothers had died in the battle of Culloden. Christy was named laird of the clan Macdonald. She would grow up in her beloved Scottish Highlands at Glenmoor Castle. He would grow up in London and live up to the name Lord Sin.
Fifteen years later, there is unrest among the clans. Calum Cameron ruled the Cameron clan. He intended to have Christy and Sinjun's marriage annulled, claim Christy as his wife, and become Laird through the marriage. Then war with the English will begin anew. To stop this, Christy went to London as Lady Flora Randall to seduce her husband. With his bairn in her belly she could return to Glenmoor in triumph! Glenmoor would have an heir, Sinjun would never know Flora had really been his wife and he would live happily in London unawares, and Calum's plans would be thwarted.
All went as planned until a pregnant Christy returned home to Glenmoor. Then it all fell to pieces!
*** First of a new trilogy! Each will have their own story. This one was MOST EXCELLENT! Connie Mason has never let me down and is still a "A BOOK WRITING WOMAN" as my mother would say. That is her highest compliment and is seldom given. Lord Sin is as handsome and sinful as they come. Christy is more than his match too. Highly recommended reading! ***

Fantastic story. This is the 1st CM book i've read. I'm busy trying to get my hands on the rest of hers. Especially as there are 2 more in this series. Can't wait to read Julian's story (Sinjun's brother) in "A breath of scandal". This book has everything, intruige, misunderstandings, laughter & passion. It also sets the stage for the next one. I haven't been so engrossed by a book like this in a long time wanting to know what's going to happen next.

This was my first Connie Mason and I intend to read more. I couldn't put it down, so what if Christy was a little immature. The sex was great the story was good, and I didn't have to skip any pages just to get to the good stuff.

I really liked the story. It kept me interested way after I should have been asleep! Most of Connie Mason's books to that to me! But this book...Christy seemed to jump to conclusions a lot. I wanted to rip up a couple of pages and scream at her! But I loved the story line. I think both charactors came to life and I loved how he changed and ate like a horse and "beefed up" when he was with her. I wish Connie could write books as fast as I can read her books! I can't wait until her other two on the Sin Series! Make his sister a real spit fire! ANd what about his brother! He is going to be one sexy man with one sexy story! You go girl!

Love this book!!!!

excellent