The Sinner

Rating:
Summary: Average
Review: At times the book was absorbing, but at others, it was dull. The lead couple was not particularly interesting; they weren't awful, but they weren't exceptional in any meaningful way. Too much was said, rather than shown. The mystery remained fairly interesting, although the cast of villains and suspected villains sometimes became confusing and some of them remained enigmas through the end.

I always get the feeling that there's something missing in Ms. Hunter's books...some emotional connection for the reader. There's a sense of distance, an invisible wall between the characters and the reader that is never quite breached. This one is no different.

Rating:
Summary: Another Captivating Read from Hunter
Review: Dante Duclairc, beautiful and intoxicatingly handsome rake, has come to the end of his rope. He has gambled himself so deep into debt he is planning an escape the following morning for the continent before he is thrown into jail. Unfortunately, he has accidentally shot the very lovely and old family friend, Fluer Monley, in her "rear nether region" (...) - A long story you'll just have to read this for yourself..... Recognizing that this was the young woman his brother Adrian had jilted some years before, Dante was determined to make sure she was taken care of after she told him of the circumstances that had driven her to be running through the countryside that evening. Dante managed, with the help of some friends to fend off her step-father and see to her immediate safety, but ended up in debtors prison himself after putting off his own escape.

In order to further delay her step-father's nefarious plans for her, Fleur visits Dante in prison and proposes a `white marriage' arrangement to him. The deal would be his debts would be paid, and he'd be given an generous annual amount in return for allowing her an independence with no questions asked about her financial and charitable affairs. With very little choice, Dante accepts the arrangement not realizing that the gentle, beautiful Fluer would soon become the one and only most desirous woman he would want - yet didn't want him. Fluer who most certainly didn't want intimacy, fought the strange attraction and unusual heated responses Dante caused by his presence. With patience and trust Fluer and Dante began to build a relationship that just might blossom if they could only survive the treachery and attacks meant to destroy the fragile bonds that were being built.

In the fourth book of Madeline Hunter's latest regency series (note I say fourth and not last - I'm hoping for more) we see one more member of the Dueling Society get what's coming to him - a partner and soulmate for all times! Fluer (originally introduced in THE SAINT) was the almost fiance of his brother Adrian. Dante was the fun loving younger son, too beautiful for his own good, masterful lover with no sense of direction. With Fleur being persecuted by her step-father, Dante found a purpose and the soul searching and deeply sensual attempts in trying to rid Fleur of her fears was beautifully scripted as he tried to win her heart. While some might find this story slow - to a certain extent - the depth of the feelings was so beautifully scripted that I really didn't mind. Hunter also introduced us to some new players that just beg to have a story told. Hopefully one of them will be Dante's friend Ewan McClean. Bottom line - another satisfying read that I do recommend. ---Marilyn, (...)

Rating:
Summary: Another Captivating Read from Hunter
Review: Dante Duclairc, beautiful and intoxicatingly handsome rake, has come to the end of his rope. He has gambled himself so deep into debt he is planning an escape the following morning for the continent before he is thrown into jail. Unfortunately, he has accidentally shot the very lovely and old family friend, Fluer Monley, in her "rear nether region" (...) - A long story you'll just have to read this for yourself..... Recognizing that this was the young woman his brother Adrian had jilted some years before, Dante was determined to make sure she was taken care of after she told him of the circumstances that had driven her to be running through the countryside that evening. Dante managed, with the help of some friends to fend off her step-father and see to her immediate safety, but ended up in debtors prison himself after putting off his own escape.

In order to further delay her step-father's nefarious plans for her, Fleur visits Dante in prison and proposes a 'white marriage' arrangement to him. The deal would be his debts would be paid, and he'd be given an generous annual amount in return for allowing her an independence with no questions asked about her financial and charitable affairs. With very little choice, Dante accepts the arrangement not realizing that the gentle, beautiful Fluer would soon become the one and only most desirous woman he would want - yet didn't want him. Fluer who most certainly didn't want intimacy, fought the strange attraction and unusual heated responses Dante caused by his presence. With patience and trust Fluer and Dante began to build a relationship that just might blossom if they could only survive the treachery and attacks meant to destroy the fragile bonds that were being built.

In the fourth book of Madeline Hunter's latest regency series (note I say fourth and not last - I'm hoping for more) we see one more member of the Dueling Society get what's coming to him - a partner and soulmate for all times! Fluer (originally introduced in THE SAINT) was the almost fiance of his brother Adrian. Dante was the fun loving younger son, too beautiful for his own good, masterful lover with no sense of direction. With Fleur being persecuted by her step-father, Dante found a purpose and the soul searching and deeply sensual attempts in trying to rid Fleur of her fears was beautifully scripted as he tried to win her heart. While some might find this story slow - to a certain extent - the depth of the feelings was so beautifully scripted that I really didn't mind. Hunter also introduced us to some new players that just beg to have a story told. Hopefully one of them will be Dante's friend Ewan McClean. Bottom line - another satisfying read that I do recommend. ---Marilyn, (...)

Rating:
Summary: the sinner
Review: i thought the sinner was very good .i like how it brought all the others people from the whole series together .enjoy

Rating:
Summary: It was a boring end to a good 4 book series
Review: I was really bored by the characters and this book. I had to force myself to finish the novel. I would have thrown it aside before reading the whole thing but I invested so much time in reading the other 3 previous books and learned to love the characters so I didn't want to miss out on something by tossing the book aside. Duclairc and Fleur could have been such great characters but they were both so dull in this book - even the ending was dull. The mysterious Hampton and even a new character mentioned Maclean were much more interesting in than the main characters. Perhaps she will write books about them. I would probably read them - right now I am nursing a headache from struggling through this book though and at present don't think I would want to torture myself with another book by her. But I do have to say on her behalf that I did like the other 3 books in this series and would recommend them - Madeline Hunter is a good writer but this book just lacked heart and was rather boring.

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Summary: Review of The Sinner Madeline Hunter
Review: The other books in this series were OK. I found this book too slow paced to stay interested for long. It was very easy to put the book aside in favor of other books. I think the reason Fleur Monley desired the 'white marriage' was a weak excuse considering the extent of her fear. When her reason was revealed I thought,"That's all?" As for Dante, I didn't care for him much. He seemed too juvenile to me. He was very irresponsible. While this book isn't awful, the others in the series are better. The only real reason I can see to read this book is that the reader would want to finish up the entire series, not leaving a book unread.