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Summary: Simply fabulous
Review: I loved this book! Becnel did a marvelous job redeeming the tortured hero. I do hope she writes more in the Regency period!
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Summary: dangerous to love
Review: I really enjoyed this book It was excellent. I cried reading it. I have not cried reading a book in a long time. I have read other books by her but I don't remember crying while reading them.
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Summary: Captivating
Review: I thought this book was really wonderful. All though, it was a little slow in the beginning. It seemed to drag for the first 75 pages or so, but after that, it picked up and I couldn't put it down. I guess I am just lucky that I got to the "good" part after I got home from work. This book sure beats the painting that I was supposed to do tonight. On the whole this book was good and worth a read.
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Summary: A wonderful book, if a little slow at the beginning
Review: I thought this book was really wonderful. All though, it was a little slow in the beginning. It seemed to drag for the first 75 pages or so, but after that, it picked up and I couldn't put it down. I guess I am just lucky that I got to the "good" part after I got home from work. This book sure beats the painting that I was supposed to do tonight. On the whole this book was good and worth a read.
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Summary: Marvelous beginning, anticlimactic ending !!
Review: This is an unusual book. The beginning is excellent; it is sad, humorous, and extremely lustful. Rexanne Becnel catapults the reader into the dreadful life of a small, confused boy -- the product of one man's libertine behavior. After finishing the prologue, the reader recognizes the nightmare of a child's world filled with darkness and turmoil. The years pass and that little boy has turned into the scandalous Ivan Thornton, the reluctant Earl of Westcott; now he parades through life, flaunting naughty conduct, and generally ignoring the decorum set forth by England's upper class.At 28, Lucy Drysdale thinks herself a learned scholar, and relishes the opportunity to travel to London. However, the opportunity comes with an attachment; she is to be a chaperone. Nevertheless, Lucy hopes to find the time and the freedom to engage in stimulating lectures and intellectual conversation; instead Lucy finds the rude, ill-mannered, devilishly attractive Ivan Thornton. Here Becnel's writing talent shines. She develops great humor and creates jovial flirtation scenes. Ivan Thornton's role as society's bad boy is spicy and Lucy's reluctance adds to the reader's enjoyment. The anticipation, building toward their inevitable pairing, is all the fun. Unfortunately, when their momentous joining occurs, it brings the destruction of the story's merriment. Ivan becomes cruel to Lucy. Now the reader watches, as our once heroic heroine accepts her husband's distasteful behavior. Why would an intelligent woman allow this treatment? Alas, this is the story's focus. Lucy sees herself as an intelligent modern woman. Therefore, she analyzes his every rotten exploit and then accepts the nonsense. For the reader, this conformity is such a let down, as we witness this once fiery woman's anemia. Tediously, in the epilogue, we discover forgiveness is in abundance and everyone lives happily ever after. Too bad the finale didn't appear immediately after the coupling scene. Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.
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Summary: Marvelous beginning, anticlimactic ending !!
Review: This is an unusual book. The beginning is excellent; it is sad, humorous, and extremely lustful. Rexanne Becnel catapults the reader into the dreadful life of a small, confused boy -- the product of one man's libertine behavior. After finishing the prologue, the reader recognizes the nightmare of a child's world filled with darkness and turmoil. The years pass and that little boy has turned into the scandalous Ivan Thornton, the reluctant Earl of Westcott; now he parades through life, flaunting naughty conduct, and generally ignoring the decorum set forth by England's upper class. At 28, Lucy Drysdale thinks herself a learned scholar, and relishes the opportunity to travel to London. However, the opportunity comes with an attachment; she is to be a chaperone. Nevertheless, Lucy hopes to find the time and the freedom to engage in stimulating lectures and intellectual conversation; instead Lucy finds the rude, ill-mannered, devilishly attractive Ivan Thornton. Here Becnel's writing talent shines. She develops great humor and creates jovial flirtation scenes. Ivan Thornton's role as society's bad boy is spicy and Lucy's reluctance adds to the reader's enjoyment. The anticipation, building toward their inevitable pairing, is all the fun. Unfortunately, when their momentous joining occurs, it brings the destruction of the story's merriment. Ivan becomes cruel to Lucy. Now the reader watches, as our once heroic heroine accepts her husband's distasteful behavior. Why would an intelligent woman allow this treatment? Alas, this is the story's focus. Lucy sees herself as an intelligent modern woman. Therefore, she analyzes his every rotten exploit and then accepts the nonsense. For the reader, this conformity is such a let down, as we witness this once fiery woman's anemia. Tediously, in the epilogue, we discover forgiveness is in abundance and everyone lives happily ever after. Too bad the finale didn't appear immediately after the coupling scene. Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.
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Summary: Worth Reading Over and Over Again
Review: This is one of the best Regency books I have yet to read. My poor book is entirely battered, and beaten up from being taken everywhere and read over and over again. The plot was superb. The Characters sizzled. My only tiny complaint was that it was a bit long. crossing my fingers for some sort of sequel. :o) Hope you pick up and enjoy.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This was the first work of this author that I have read, and plan to read more. Strike that, I definitely plan to read more. I was captivated by the characters right away and found it intriguing that Ms. Becnel put Lucy at age 28. I know, I know, most Regency ladies are married at very young ages. But it was refreshing to see that a slightly older woman could find the love of her life when she has life figured out, not at a naive 19 or 20. So in all, a good sexy read. Character depth is good too, and you will enjoy this book.
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Summary: Interesting read
Review: This was the first work of this author that I have read, and plan to read more. Strike that, I definitely plan to read more. I was captivated by the characters right away and found it intriguing that Ms. Becnel put Lucy at age 28. I know, I know, most Regency ladies are married at very young ages. But it was refreshing to see that a slightly older woman could find the love of her life when she has life figured out, not at a naive 19 or 20. So in all, a good sexy read. Character depth is good too, and you will enjoy this book.
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Summary: Best romance novel I've read in a while
Review: Whew. This book was GOOD. I've been trying to find new authors because most of my favorite authors are now becoming "mainstream," and I may just add Becnel to my must read list. I agree with the reviewer who said the book was a tad long--it could have ended a bit sooner, but the end is well done. Bravo.
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