title: The Passion of Darius: A Gothic Tale of Love and Seduction
author:  Raine Miller 
description: <span>Before I discuss <b><i>The Passion of Darius</i></b>, let me begin by saying that it is very reminiscent of the old movies and how they actually talk. Raine really nailed it. For once its so nice to take a break from Contemporary Romance and step away, and back into time...a time when chivalry actually held water, and a kiss on the cheek meant more...I honestly fell in love with this story from the beginning and tore through this book, loving every word. <b><i>&#xA0;-Trish, Schmexy Girl Book Blog</i></b></span><br /><br /><b><i>The Passion of Darius</i></b> is truly an excellent tale about love, acceptance and forgiveness with a great ensemble of characters whose individual stories all weave together perfectly over the course of the book. The writing is excellent (no doubt) and the storyline is beautifully constructed, not to mention the exceptionally beautiful cover that will capture your hearts in first glance. &#xA0;<b><i>-The Book Avenue</i></b><br /><br /><span>Once again Raine has hit a home run with this beautiful story. I could read about these two forever.&#xA0;<b><i>The Passion of Darius</i></b> is truly a beautiful, beautiful love story--the kind of love every little girl dreams of finding when they grow up. &#xA0;<b><i>-Wendy LeGrand</i></b></span>
zlib_text: _**Should he do his duty...**_
  
   _ **...Or can he marry for love?**_
  
  Seeing his widowed sister’s heartbreak after her husband’s death, Darius
  Yelverton turns his back on love. Until he meets intriguing, spirited
  governess Felicity Grantham. But in order to protect his sister and their
  home, he needs to marry an heiress. A passionate encounter with Felicity under
  the moonlight chips away the armour guarding his heart. With duty and desire
  warring within him, Darius has a decision to make...
  
   _ **It felt as if they had been made for one another, as if they fitted like
  two halves of a whole.**_
  
  They hesitated between gentle and pure need and she gave a small snuffle of a
  plea she might be embarrassed about later, then snuggled even closer to his
  mighty body without making any of the maidenly protests she ought to if she
  was a truly virtuous woman.
  
  Darius shifted his stance so they could fit closer together and little flashes
  of lightning seemed to spark inside her everywhere they touc