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One Night His Lady: Shadows and Silk, Book 6 Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 400 ratings

Just one night changed their lives…
When Spanish émigré Eva Galante meets French aristocrat Lucien Capet, it’s love at first sight. But their meeting isn’t by chance, and Eva isn’t who Lucien believed her to be. After a whirlwind romance and a flight to Gretna Green, Lucien learns the truth about what loving Eva could cost him.

A single betrayal tore them apart…
Four years later, Eva is London’s most sought-after modiste and Lucien is now Marquis de Touraine, about to become engaged to Eva’s best client—as long as he’s not still married to Eva! Confronting their past means a journey across England to the Scottish border. With each mile memories are raised, and passions reignited, sparking one last night together. Or so they think...

Can a second chance reunite them forever?
But the past isn’t ready to give up its secrets just yet. As Lucien and Eva confront an old foe, new truths are revealed… and a deeper understanding of each other that love-at-first-sight never gave them. Despite the betrayals of the past, feelings are rekindled that were never quite extinguished. Will one last secret pull them apart—or bind them together forever?
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One Night His Lady

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"I was hooked from the first page..." - AJ, Goodreads reviewer

"Wow! A spectacular historical romance..." - Deb D, Goodreads reviewer

"A beautiful story that I couldn't stop reading..." - Tammy, Goodreads reviewer

"WONDERFUL!!! This second chance at love was original, gave the real feel of the Regency era, and was very well written." - Kat T, Goodreads reviewer

"Eva and Lucien's love story is so romantic, so passionate and endearing. I love how they stay true to their character, though circumstances and life try to change them." - Shelly, Goodreads reviewer

"I am always excited to read a new Sofie Darling book..." - Steph N, Goodreads reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09DXFJN46
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver Heber Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 351 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 6 of 7 ‏ : ‎ Shadows and Silk
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 400 ratings

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Sofie Darling
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USA Today bestselling author Sofie Darling’s passion for historical romance began in middle school the moment she cracked open Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. An instant and enduring love affair was born.

Sofie spent much of her twenties raising two boys and reading every romance she could get her hands on. Once she realized she simply must write the books she loved, she finished her English degree and set pencil to paper. (Ticonderoga #2 is her quill of choice.)

When she’s not writing heroes who make her swoon, Sofie enjoys a nice weekend hike, a visit to a crumbling medieval castle whenever she gets the chance, and a slightly codependent relationship with her beagle, Bosco.

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Customers find this book to be a gorgeous love story that draws readers into its complexities. Moreover, the characters are rich and complex, and customers appreciate the book's readability and wit.

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9 customers mention "Storyline"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this book, describing it as a gorgeous love story that draws readers into its complexities.

"...It had hope in abundance, for love and futures and I loved this about it. Lucien and Eva, I thank you for your beautifully told, memorable story." Read more

"...It is very romantic as he woos her and wins her forgiveness and trust once again. It is a gorgeous love story which is enjoyable from start to finish." Read more

"...and while there is at the beginning, it soon turned in a story of understanding, explorations and healing...." Read more

"This story is full of adventure, excitement, romance, love, pain......" Read more

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Customers find the book to be a great read, with one mentioning it's enjoyable from start to finish.

"...There is so much feeling in every word. Very, very good." Read more

"Sofie Darling is astounding! The plot and characters of the story are magnificent. It is a brilliant second chance love story...." Read more

"It’s alright. Not great. It’s a tad contrived, lots of scenery. The heat felt forced. Wrapped up neatly if oddly in some places...." Read more

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5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the characters are rich and complex.

"Sofie Darling is astounding! The plot and characters of the story are magnificent. It is a brilliant second chance love story...." Read more

"...I love the way the author brings in characters from previous books and has them interact with the main characters of this story...." Read more

"...There are so many interconnected characters that I feel one cannot appreciate the full story without following the background and development of..." Read more

"...I love how the author weaves characters and storylines from past books but maintains the ability for this book to stand alone...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as witty and beautifully told.

"...Lucien and Eva, I thank you for your beautifully told, memorable story." Read more

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"...There are younger secondary players who I hope this talented author will let us know as they come into their own in new adventures." Read more

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5 out of 5 stars
Who was hurt more …
🧵 One Night His Lady 🪡 ✒️ Sofie Darling 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Will he be able to crumble the walls she has built around herself … I was a bit afraid it would be a tale loaded with angst and need for revenge, and while there is at the beginning, it soon turned in a story of understanding, explorations and healing. Lucien believed for many years, he was in his right to feel like the wronged party, the man fooled by a pretty face. Yet when he and the woman who still haunts his dreams unexpectedly meet again, he senses there is more to her than what he has believed all this time. Why he can not let the past rest behind without one last foray in their journey together. Eva has rebuilt herself in appearance, burying her younger self, the persona who got in trouble and came back damaged. She can’t let herself be free with her heart anymore, it has left her with too much hidden scars and a broken soul, so much she can’t face herself in the mirror as guilt and shame are eating at her. What a moving tale the author offers us. This is no full of actions journey, but a narrative of navigating the intricate web of one’s person secrets and pains. As Lucien comes to realize he misjudged Eva, by leaving her, he never gave her the opportunity to explain herself, worse, she was left to pick up the pieces of herself and their instant passion all alone. Eva is the one fighting their reuniting, she can not go the same way, she won’t be able endure an other abandonment. So while her body might betray her, she keeps him at arm-length, preferring to squash any hope of something more between them. But her heart is a treacherous organ, longing for what could have been when her spirit believes herself beyond redemption. Will Lucien be up to the task to mend what he damaged by running away to lick his wounds without any thought for the young woman who made his heart sing. Can they both forgive themselves their younger self errors to open the gate of a possible happiness together, only if they can let the past rest. 5 stars 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen lovemaking scenes
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
    "This was the life she and Lucien had promised each other one long ago and faraway night."
    I just had to record this quotation from the very end of this remarkable story because it summarised the very essence of this heart felt story for me.
    It had hope in abundance, for love and futures and I loved this about it.
    Lucien and Eva, I thank you for your beautifully told, memorable story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
    Oh boy. It took me a while to finish this book, but only because it was so deep. I cried for the young live tarnished, and then I cried for the trauma thar Eva went through. There is so much feeling in every word. Very, very good.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2022
    Sofie Darling is astounding! The plot and characters of the story are magnificent. It is a brilliant second chance love story. Lucien is a French Marquise who is being pressured to marry the daughter of his mother’s best friend. He is still tortured by a lost love four years ago. Eva is a premier London dressmaker trying to forget the mistakes in her past. The story is layered and witty. Lucien and Eva need to sort through complex conversations and feelings to deal with the past, present and then look to face the future. It is very romantic as he woos her and wins her forgiveness and trust once again. It is a gorgeous love story which is enjoyable from start to finish.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022
    🧵 One Night His Lady 🪡
    ✒️ Sofie Darling
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    Will he be able to crumble the walls she has built around herself …

    I was a bit afraid it would be a tale loaded with angst and need for revenge, and while there is at the beginning, it soon turned in a story of understanding, explorations and healing.

    Lucien believed for many years, he was in his right to feel like the wronged party, the man fooled by a pretty face. Yet when he and the woman who still haunts his dreams unexpectedly meet again, he senses there is more to her than what he has believed all this time. Why he can not let the past rest behind without one last foray in their journey together.
    Eva has rebuilt herself in appearance, burying her younger self, the persona who got in trouble and came back damaged. She can’t let herself be free with her heart anymore, it has left her with too much hidden scars and a broken soul, so much she can’t face herself in the mirror as guilt and shame are eating at her.
    What a moving tale the author offers us.
    This is no full of actions journey, but a narrative of navigating the intricate web of one’s person secrets and pains. As Lucien comes to realize he misjudged Eva, by leaving her, he never gave her the opportunity to explain herself, worse, she was left to pick up the pieces of herself and their instant passion all alone.
    Eva is the one fighting their reuniting, she can not go the same way, she won’t be able endure an other abandonment. So while her body might betray her, she keeps him at arm-length, preferring to squash any hope of something more between them. But her heart is a treacherous organ, longing for what could have been when her spirit believes herself beyond redemption.
    Will Lucien be up to the task to mend what he damaged by running away to lick his wounds without any thought for the young woman who made his heart sing. Can they both forgive themselves their younger self errors to open the gate of a possible happiness together, only if they can let the past rest.
    5 stars

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    Who was hurt more …

    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022
    🧵 One Night His Lady 🪡
    ✒️ Sofie Darling
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    Will he be able to crumble the walls she has built around herself …

    I was a bit afraid it would be a tale loaded with angst and need for revenge, and while there is at the beginning, it soon turned in a story of understanding, explorations and healing.

    Lucien believed for many years, he was in his right to feel like the wronged party, the man fooled by a pretty face. Yet when he and the woman who still haunts his dreams unexpectedly meet again, he senses there is more to her than what he has believed all this time. Why he can not let the past rest behind without one last foray in their journey together.
    Eva has rebuilt herself in appearance, burying her younger self, the persona who got in trouble and came back damaged. She can’t let herself be free with her heart anymore, it has left her with too much hidden scars and a broken soul, so much she can’t face herself in the mirror as guilt and shame are eating at her.
    What a moving tale the author offers us.
    This is no full of actions journey, but a narrative of navigating the intricate web of one’s person secrets and pains. As Lucien comes to realize he misjudged Eva, by leaving her, he never gave her the opportunity to explain herself, worse, she was left to pick up the pieces of herself and their instant passion all alone.
    Eva is the one fighting their reuniting, she can not go the same way, she won’t be able endure an other abandonment. So while her body might betray her, she keeps him at arm-length, preferring to squash any hope of something more between them. But her heart is a treacherous organ, longing for what could have been when her spirit believes herself beyond redemption.
    Will Lucien be up to the task to mend what he damaged by running away to lick his wounds without any thought for the young woman who made his heart sing. Can they both forgive themselves their younger self errors to open the gate of a possible happiness together, only if they can let the past rest.
    5 stars

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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
    Read this book some time ago. Somehow it remained in my mind. The first time I read it I was swept away and this time was no different. I think I will start over and read it again!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
    I loved how they remembered their beginning and fought to be what each other needed. It took entirely too long for me but the lady had to become more self assured and accepting of both herself and her man.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
    This story is full of adventure, excitement, romance, love, pain...
    I love the way the author brings in characters from previous books and has them interact with the main characters of this story. I loved knowing the in depth history of those characters.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022
    Although this book can be read as a stand alone, I would encourage the reader to start with the first book in the series, Three Lessons In Seduction, and read the books in order. There are so many interconnected characters that I feel one cannot appreciate the full story without following the background and development of these characters.
    There are younger secondary players who I hope this talented author will let us know as they come into their own in new adventures.

Top reviews from other countries

  • GSW
    5.0 out of 5 stars "We got tonight, Who needs tomorrow? Why don't you stay?" - We've got Tonight
    Reviewed in Australia on August 9, 2023
    Miss Sofie Darling never disappoints. A prolific writer, she writes elegantly, like taking a walk through fields of gold instead of a shortcut through the slums. Her novels are multi dimensional. It's like ordering Margaretta pizza, only her version comes with the lot. Satisfaction is always guaranteed. One night, his lady packs a lot of punch. Miss Darling simply...delivers.

    This is Lucien and Eva's story. A lot of how the story unfolds, like the past and present is interspersed throughout the book. The villain of the story's character, Monfort, was not really delved into in a lot more detail. He was a ruthless operator with his machinations on the French government to foment further rebellion. Through a series of unfortunate events, this man got entangled with the lives of Lucien and Eva. Eva suffered more than Lucien and I really felt for her.

    Once again, misunderstandings, miscommunication, pride as well as prejudice take a devastating toll on the couple's life. It would take another 4 years, much soul-searching, a little boy, search for the truth spanning two continents before they even get to first base of their Happy Ever After.

    Some of the words used are definitely 21st century. For example, this sentence, "It wasn’t that Lucien forgot; it was quite simply he didn’t give a fig." Alrighty then!

    The love and the romance shared by Eva and Lucien is in the vicinity of a Richter 9.0. It's definitely an Earth-shattering Kaboom, according to Marvin the Martian. This is evinced in the book's description as follows: "The sparks flying off him and Eva could burn London to the ground by daylight." Definitely Smokin'!!!

    There's not much humour involved in this novel, it is a tragic story, after all. Other than the exquisite prose, the 'sparks flying' provides enough diversion to hold your attention.

    I will definitely read this again and keep on re-reading this because I just love this 'bitter-sweet' love story. I have never been a fan of Saccharine Sweetness in food or reading choices.

    This is my opinion (who else?). Undoubtedly, yours may differ.
  • TeddyFatCat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eva's story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2024
    5 stars

    Eva has had a lot to put up with....I haven't read all the series but jumped to this one. I enjoyed it.

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