Her Scandalous Intentions

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Summary: Sexy, Smart and Sensational
Review: All I can say is I want my own James. He is absolutely delicious and the shero, Charlotte, is someone I would call a girlfriend. Get this book, you can't go wrong. Just edgy enough for those of us who like a little heat in our romances but safe enough for those readers who are a little tame at heart. I want to encourage the author to revisit some of the other characters in this book and tell their story(i.e hilarious Elizabeth, spoiled Margaret, and yummy Robert). For a first time writer you have really hit a home run...keep up the good work.

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Summary: Wrong places at the wrong time?...
Review: Charlotte tends to be minding her own business but James just won't let her - constantly putting her in jeopardy of losing her life. James, who is trying to catch a traitor working towards the Napoleon cause (possily his own wicked cousin) uses Charlotte as bait- not knowing exactly how she fits in the picture. So the adventure begins- Charlotte discovers through James' carelessness that there is a betrayal going on and thinking that James is the traitor, leaning towards the Napoleon cause, she gets involved. It is wild. And even though it would be so easy to "throw Charlotte's reputation to the wind", James is too galliant of a man to do so. To protect Charlotte from talk of the Ton after being found in her bedroom, James announces in front of everyone at a house party that they are betrothed (when they don't even know each other). He figures that he will make a peace offering to her, move her off, let the talk die down and move on about his business. But those that know Charlotte has other plans- and they will do what ever it takes to protect her reputation even if it means forcing James to truly marry her. This is where the fun begins - and yes, my favorite scene is Charlotte's confrontation with James ex-mistress. Of course, Charlotte comes out being the true elegant lady! James is dashing and every lady's dream of a lover/husband. But Charlotte is nothing to cough at herself.

Yes, there are inconsistances but there is plenty of suspence and romance to over-shadow them. It's a good read.

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Summary: I was expecting better
Review: I have to agree with another reviewer about how this book has so much going on that the romance between the two main characters is overshadowed. I didn't like the way they even interacted with each other. I normally like it when the hero and heroine don't get along right off and then realize that they really love each other but these two just annoyed me. I wish I could rate this higher but I just can't. Hopefully her next book will be better.

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Summary: I can't bellieve so many people rated this book so highly.
Review: I just finished reading this book, and all I can say is I'm relieved it is over. First of all, the book does not concentrate on the main character's love story. There is too much going on, too many characters, too many conflicts, and I think they were not handled skillfully. The book does not flow, the situations are boring and the characters artificial. I could not care much about any of them.
A good romance novel, is supossed to make you feel, to create sexual tension, to engage the readers and make them sympathize with the characters and their problems, this book accomplish none for me.
Besides, there were certain scenes that I did not like at all, for example, at the end when the author tries to redeem the villain by making him do a good deed at the end of his life. I am not going to say what it was, for those of you who have not read the book, but I feel that the deed should have been accoplished by the hero, not the villain.
All in all, I found the book boring. I would advise you to save your money on this one.

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Summary: Her Scandalous Intentions
Review: In 1814, Charlotte Hastings attends a party in Southbridge, England though she would prefer to continue her work at the veterans' hospital in London. While by herself sketching, she observes the Duke of Girard James Morgan meeting with a frightened person. Unable to resist she draws the encounter, but James comes over and takes the picture from her. James believes that Charlotte is the future fiancee of his odious cousin Mortimer Blanton, who stole property that probably is being used to finance Napoleon's return to France.

When thugs assault Charlotte in her room, James rescues her. However, the other guests catch them so he claims she is his fiancee. He takes her "prisoner" because he realizes that she has a document he needs, but where she hid it he does not know. As Charlotte and James become acquainted with one another, they fall in love, but both mistrust the other believing that their beloved is a Napoleonic agent.

Fans of Regency romantic suspense will take great delight with Sari Robin's wonderful debut novel, HER SCANDALOUS INTENTIONS. The story line is brimming with action as the innocent Charlotte lands in the middle of an espionage mess while the tainted James tries to figure out her role in the fiasco. Though it takes a bit too long for the reader to receive that critical dramatic irony of knowing why before the hero does, sub-genre fans will rejoice while looking forward for more works from an obviously talented author.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: Typical regency, below average but cute dialogue
Review: The reviewer I agree most with is the one who notes the inconsistencies in the storyline. That always makes me crazy,too and detracts enormously from the book. On the other hand the characters are likeable, mostly plausible and the dialogue is witty. I think our heroine is the brightest of them all actually.
I wouldn't "search" this book out but if its around its an ok read for a rainy afternoon.

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Summary: Passionate Exciting- Great Read
Review: This is a witty, well written story. I particularly loved the confrontation between Charlotte and the Duke's EX-mistress. Fun! I highly recommend this book!

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Summary: Sexy, Smart and Sensational
Review: Witty, well written book. I particularly enjoyed the confrontation between Charlotte and the Duke's EX- mistress. Fun! I highly recommend this book!