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Summary: Pleasantly surprised...
Review: My title for this review pretty much sums up my feelings for LADY SOPHIA'S LOVER. I have read a couple of LK's books and, while I did enjoy them, they were easily forgettable. This book, however, was fantastic.Lady Sophia Sydney and her brother John were left orphaned at an early age and basically left to their own devices. As children they ran wild and John got involved with "the wrong crowd." He was later caught and arrested for crimes committed and sentenced to a prison hulk. Sophia was later taken in by a relative to work as a servant and later thrown out by said relative when it was found out that she had an affair with the son of a nobleman. The nobleman's son used Sophia for a brief affair and then abruptly left her when he tired of her. During this time Sophia got news that her brother had died of a cholera epidemic on the prison hulk and she forms a plan to get revenge on the Head Magistrate, Sir Ross Cannon, who sent her brother to his untimely death. She schemes to get a job at Bow Street so that she can find evidence of wrongdoing by Sir Ross and the runners so that she can bring about the downfall of Sir Ross who is one of the most powerful men in England. But, she doesn't want to ruin only his professional career, she also wants to make him fall in love with her and then leave him heartbroken so that she is sure that Sir Ross is completely a broken man. When Sophia does finally meet and get to know Sir Ross, she realizes that he is not the man she envisioned. She soon realizes that Sir Ross is a compassionate and fair man and she falls easily in love with him. Whew! I know the above outline sounds like I have given away the whole story, but, believe it or not, it's just the tip of the iceberg. The meat of the story centers on Sophia's and Sir Ross's relationship. Their's is a real adult relationship that is usually lacking in most romance novels. Yes, there are secrets, lies, and misunderstandings, but they are resolved in a timely and logical manner. They are not dragged on for the entire book and used as page-fillers for lack of a real story. And the sub-characters are just that - sub. Some authors make their supporting characters too big which interferes with the main love story and causes (at least it does with me) much frustration as it drags the story/romance down. Lastly, the chemistry between Sophia and Ross is palpable. LK did an excellent job with the sexual tension. When they do finally have sex it is erotic and heartfelt. So, why only four stars instead of five? Well, as stated in my other reviews, I reserve five stars for my favorites which are Linda Howard's AFTER THE NIGHT and Diana Gabaldon's OUTLANDER.
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Summary: Lovely (sigh)
Review: Fantastic! It catches you from the beginning and doesn't let you go. I highly recommend this book and ALL of Lisa's books.
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Summary: Sensual delights!
Review: As per usual, Lisa Kleypas has written another winner of a book! Ross and Sophia were magical from the moment they met and it was alot of fun watching the lady win the rogue with her charms. Every woman's fantasy right? *S* I liked this book even better than SUDDENLY YOU and trust me...that's saying something! Don't miss this book!!
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Summary: Another winner from Lisa Kleypas
Review: I have been a follower of her books, and after 'Suddenly You' which I didn't particulary enjoy, I feel that Ms Kleypas has redeemed herself with this excellent book. I was anxiously waiting for Sir Cannon's own story and this book is definitely worth the wait. Tight storyline with a twist in it too and I devoured this book in a few hours. I enjoyed all her 'Bow Street' heroes and am looking forward to the next one and I especially like her 'non-noble' blood heroes. This book is up there with my all-time favourite Lisa Kleypas book 'Dreaming of You'. Highly recommended and a keeper.
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Summary: powerful early Victorian romance
Review: Bow St. Chief Sir Ross Cannon hides behind his desk to conceal his erection caused by the visit of Sophia Sydney. He pats himself on the back for holding a rationale conversation with Sophia though his hormones rage out of control. Sophia has applied for the Bow St. assistant clerking job, but Ross says no as the position is male only. He offers her a housekeeping position, but Sydney says both or none. Ross known as a monk for his celibacy allows his desires to decide and agrees to a one month trial. Sydney blames the death of her younger brother on Ross, the magistrate who sent him to die in prison. However, the cold hearted villain with no room for compassion inside the law is not what Ross is. She realizes he is a kind individual who tempers justice and the law. As they fall in love, her deceased brother casts a specter on any permanent relationship between them. Lady Sophia's Lover is a powerful early Victorian romance that provides a deep descriptive panorama of the era. The story line contains erotic scenes that are deftly written in as part of the fast-paced plot and not used to shock the audience. Ross is a great protagonist filled with passion and courage, but Sydney acts out of character at times as she occasionally seems weak for someone so brave. The rest of the cast is three dimensional and their roles propel the powerful plot. Lisa Kleypas provides a wonderful novel that will return the author to all the best selling lists. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Steamy!!!
Review: I love lisa kleypas. Undoubtebly the best regency romance writer we have, she knows exactly what us readers want to read. She never fails to deliver great sexual tension, and then superbly written love scenes. Bordering just on the edge of erotic romance, I guarantee that any Kleypas novel you read will leave you wanting more.
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Summary: wow
Review: i love the book just like the others Lisa have written. i like the twist in the story, how she have brought about a picture of a woman's strength and vulnerability. Yeah! it's worth the wait.
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Summary: My kind of guy
Review: Sir Ross Cannon, the Monk of Bow Street will not be that much longer once he set his eyes on his new assistant, Lady Sophia Sydney. Sophia is out to seduce Sir Ross Cannon, the Chief Magistrate she believed caused the death of her brother. She wants revenge by making Ross fall in love with her, then leave him with a ruined reputation. But as with all plans, Sophia's vengeful scheme did not work, she was overwhelmed by her growing attraction to Ross. Ross was not at all cold and insensitive; in fact, Sophia discovered he was a man of compassion and a strong sense of justice. She fell in love with him and before she could summon righteous anger again to fortify her to avenge her brother's death, Ross married her. I really liked this book because from early on, both resolve their issues about the revenge scheme and in doing so, the story was focused on how their love for each other grew. Also some hot and steamy love-making scenes that will really thwart your image of Sir Ross being the Monk of Bow Street. Another "can't-put-it-down" kind of book!
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Summary: Sizzling!
Review: Lady Sophia's lover is the perfect sequel to Someone To Watch Over me! If you enjoy novels with sizzling and steamy love scenes, this is one to read! Be sure to first read Someone To Watch Over Me and end this trilogy with Worth Any Price. Thoroughly enjoyable!
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