Lord Ruin

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Summary: Sensual romand
Review: This Regency era romance had wonderfully sensual scenes that were also tastefully done. The heroine was endearingly different and the hero was a fascinating portrait of a cynical man who nonetheless discovers how a meeting of souls transforms a relationship.
However, I am going to be picky as I find myself increasingly annoyed by writers and editors who do not do sufficient research. Ms. Jewel is hardly alone in this aspect. For example, the heroine, married to a duke, was continually addressed as 'Duchess' which is incorrect and would not have used then or now. The correct term is 'Your Grace',but whenever this term was used in the book, it was not capitalized. In addition, an aristocrat would never use his wife's first name when speaking of her to a servant, even his valet.
These false notes in any historical novel are jarring and distracting. One begins to feel that romance novel are not given the proper reading by the editors who are supposed to catch little inaccuracies written by an author. After all, the writer is concentrating on character development, plot and mood.
Ms. Jewel's novel was engrossing, exciting, scary, and a thorougly enjoyable read.

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Summary: A Fun Regency Romance
Review: This was a fun read for me. Set during the Regency period of England Lord Ruin finds himself married to a woman he normally would not consider after being found in a less the sterling way (you will just have to read the book). What he did not plan on was enjoying his new wife both in and out of bed. What a concept! Plus there is the added suspense as Ruan looks for a killer that hunts his prey in the ton.

This was a fast paced read with great character development and a interesting plot. It was refreshing to read a romance where the male character is the one fighting for the love of his life instead of the reverse. It was very entertaining to read how this rogue worked for his lady's love.

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Summary: Fabulously Hot Regency Story!
Review: With the words, "I am sure Miss Sinclair, we will get on splendidly", Anne Sinclair felt the noose tighten around her neck. Granted she would have done anything to save her youngest sister Emily from the clutches of the Duke of Cynssyr, the most notorious womanizer in London leaving so many broken hearts in his wake, but this was not exactly what she had in mind. Besides being titled, wealthy, and handsome as sin, Ruan, or Lord Ruin didn't believe in love - but as befits a duke he would have married for beauty - until fate stepped in, only it would not be Anne's sister, the divine Emily.

Through a case of mistaken identity, and a night of unforgettable passion which found he and Anne totally compromised, Lord Ruin found himself marrying the bespectacled spinster sister. Although one night of love with Anne found the 'insincere Cynssyr' ruined for any other woman. Anne, try as she might to remain emotionally unattached, would find herself tested day and night as Ruan, would worship her body and try his best to win her confidence in his quest to earn her love.

Let me say that this was my first book by this author and it was one that I hated to see end. I absolutely loved these two - Ruan the rake with no conscience, hence the reputation that he rightly deserved, so it was justice that Anne, bespectacled, and not the most beautiful woman would so effectively bring him to his knees! Both, these characters were so richly complex I found it delightful to see them look deeper than the outer skin to discover more than what they appeared to be. Ruan would find that Anne was the most beautiful and passionate 'soul' he had ever encountered, and Anne would find Ruan to be more than the womanizing cynic he appeared. They also had a most amazingly hot and steamy sexual attraction that just sizzles!

Additionally, the numerous secondary characters along with the mystery of the serial rapists and killers that are intertwined into the story give the book a depth that is quite intoxicating and hard to put down. I sincerely hope that Ms. Jewel continues with sequels to include stories for Devon and Emily and for the other wonderful characters who deserve their own stories. Most definitely, put this on you buy list and 'keeper' shelf to enjoy again.