Lord of Darkness / Elizabeth Hoyt / 368 pgs

The woman looks like the
character described in the book
and they got her dress exactly
right; but somehow I don't think
he looks like a 40 year old man.

"He lives in the shadows. As the mysterious masked avenger known as the Ghost of St. Giles, Godric St. John's only goal is to protect the innocent of London. Until the night he confronts a fearless young lady pointing a pistol at his head-and realizes she is his wife . . . Lady Margaret Reading has vowed to kill the Ghost of St. Giles-the man who murdered her one true love.."--P. [4] of cover.

This story seemed very reminiscent of Batman; i.e. extremely wealthy man buying weapons and running through the streets at night in a mask protecting the innocent and defenseless citizens and avenging wrongs committed.  The romance between the main characters this time explores falling in love again after the death of a spouse.  The conflict over having feelings for someone new without "betraying" the memory of a loved one, is treated with sympathy and thoughtfulness.  I would recommend this book for any Romance reader with the warning that the "romance" parts are on the steamy side.