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Summary: Glad to be the devil's advocate
Review: Melanie George shows her uncompromising talents in DEVIL MAY CARE to engage readers in a riveting read with her antics and endearing characters. Lady Eden Spencer strikes a deal with the notorious profligate Damien Sinclair before she takes the vow to become a nun - that is to broaden her horizons on his debauched ways so that she will not succumb to any temptations offered by the glitzy life. Yet fate does not allow it - fairy godmother manifests in the form of his hilarious cousin, Reggae to unite Damien and Eden together. Damien's scarred past and treacherous mother has ruined him of any trust and love; Eden faces a wrenching culpability for the death of her parents. Not to mention the undesired attentions of the vile Lord Middleton could foil Reggae's plan of uniting the two.Ms. George has masterfully created a side character, Reggae Spencer - who with his mischievous antics and sardonic humour enhances the whole mood. The villains are trounced while the main characters, Damien and Eden who are both frigidly vulnerable, triumphed with their new-found love. It is with such magic that DEVIL MAY CARE is such a buoyant, well-paced read. The sensuality glossing the pages strums with passion. DEVIL MAY CARE has the fairy-tale charm to make readers succumb to being the devil's advocate, given the tenderness and the beautiful poignant ending when love has paved the way for the couple.
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Summary: Thank Heaven for Devil Sinclair
Review: Rich with sensuality and great characters this book shines!!! Simply the best book I've read this year. As an avid reader I continiously search for new and exciting authors-thank you Melanie George. Write more-quickly!! P.S. Richie was fabulous and I found myself laughing out loud. We're "Praying" for more.
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Summary: When the devil and the angel clash--very highly recommended
Review: The notorious rogue Damien Sinclair, Earl of Blackstone delights in his wicked reputation. With the looks of a fallen archangel, Damien gives the women of London plenty of opportunity for flutter and gossip, while the men of London best guard their back doors. With a mother from hell, and a serious lack of loving attention as he grew up, the scars run deep in this intensely sexy man intent upon treating life and love as his own personal game. Yet beneath the rogue lurks a man who can be responsible, as demonstrated by his funding his mother's needs and paying off his deceased father's debts. But the man who would stroke a cat or leave a rose on a lady's window sill remains carefully concealed beneath a façade of decadence. Then he meets Eden. Lady Eden Spencer endures her first season at her Uncle Edward's insistence; she would rather take her vows at the convent where's lived the last six years, since she became an orphan. Since her uncle intends her to marry, and she does not ever wish to marry, she and her cousin Reggie have worked out "The Plan, " a plan that includes the devil himself. Eden intends to sample a bit of the wild like, with Damien as her tutor. She lays down the rules, which include a certain amount of physical distance, but little does she suspect how tempting the devil can be. As Damien introduces her to the wild life, they scale rose trellises and attend games of cards, with Eden dressed as a man. Their remarkable escapes open Eden's eyes to the beauties and the dangers of life outside the convent. Damien's long forgotten softer side also becomes apparent to Eden, make the devil a veritably irresistible. When the devil and the angel clash, they create a heaven of their own making. The escapades and temptations presented in DEVIL MAY CARE had me laughing so hard my oldest son thought I had taken leave of my senses! With these two wonderful characters, not to mention cousin Regie with his wonderful way with words, Melanie George creates a memorable romance that I can't say enough good things about. Engaging, humorous, impossibly touching and remarkable enduring, DEVIL MAY CARE comes very highly recommended.
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Summary: Average Read
Review: The story is about the convent educated Lady Eden Spencer who decides to experience "life" before taking her vows. With the help of her cousin Reggie, she enlists the aid of London's most disreputable rake, Damien Sinclair, to introduce her to the wicked side of life... As a whole, I would rate this book as average. I liked the dialog and character development, but I found the plot to be painfully predictable. I also never understood what motivated some of the characters. Why did Damien's mother dislike her children so much, and why did Lord Myddleton have a grudge against Damien? How come Damien's brothers seemed to have lots of money, but Damien was broke and about to lose his home? Why did Lady Eden have a title, but not her Uncle (her father's brother) or Reggie? Maybe I skipped a few pages, but there seamed to be a lot of inconsistencies. On a more positive note, there was one truly expecional facet of this book, namely the character of Reggie. He was totally unique, wickedly irreverent, and downright hilarious. He and his dog Miss. Phipps were the best part of the story. I had visions of an entire book about Reggie and his search for the perfect mate, but all possibilities for a "Reggie book" were dashed with a single sentence at the end of the book. To bad.
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Summary: Average Read
Review: The story is about the convent educated Lady Eden Spencer who decides to experience "life" before taking her vows. With the help of her cousin Reggie, she enlists the aid of London's most disreputable rake, Damien Sinclair, to introduce her to the wicked side of life... As a whole, I would rate this book as average. I liked the dialog and character development, but I found the plot to be painfully predictable. I also never understood what motivated some of the characters. Why did Damien's mother dislike her children so much, and why did Lord Myddleton have a grudge against Damien? How come Damien's brothers seemed to have lots of money, but Damien was broke and about to lose his home? Why did Lady Eden have a title, but not her Uncle (her father's brother) or Reggie? Maybe I skipped a few pages, but there seamed to be a lot of inconsistencies. On a more positive note, there was one truly expecional facet of this book, namely the character of Reggie. He was totally unique, wickedly irreverent, and downright hilarious. He and his dog Miss. Phipps were the best part of the story. I had visions of an entire book about Reggie and his search for the perfect mate, but all possibilities for a "Reggie book" were dashed with a single sentence at the end of the book. To bad.
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Summary: Average Read
Review: The story is about the convent educated Lady Eden Spencer who decides to experience "life" before taking her vows. With the help of her cousin Reggie, she enlists the aid of London's most disreputable rake, Damien Sinclair, to introduce her to the wicked side of life... As a whole, I would rate this book as average. I liked the dialog and character development, but I found the plot to be painfully predictable. I also never understood what motivated some of the characters. Why did Damien's mother dislike her children so much, and why did Lord Myddleton have a grudge against Damien? How come Damien's brothers seemed to have lots of money, but Damien was broke and about to lose his home? Why did Lady Eden have a title, but not her Uncle (her father's brother) or Reggie? Maybe I skipped a few pages, but there seamed to be a lot of inconsistencies. On a more positive note, there was one truly expecional facet of this book, namely the character of Reggie. He was totally unique, wickedly irreverent, and downright hilarious. He and his dog Miss. Phipps were the best part of the story. I had visions of an entire book about Reggie and his search for the perfect mate, but all possibilities for a "Reggie book" were dashed with a single sentence at the end of the book. To bad.
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Summary: Fabulous Read
Review: This is my first Melanie George book and I will probably buy all her others if this is a sample of her work. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Eden is so beautiful, and innocent. Damien is absolutely gorgeous and not really the Devil he makes himself out to be, just a tortured soul. Reggie, Eden's cousin is a hoot - in real life he would have to be counted as one of my BEST friends - Love him! This is a wonderful story, great characters and a very entertaining read.
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Summary: Hilarious, but one thing that disapointed me was...
Review: Though I found 'Devil May Care' very entertaining, I was a little put off by the way Melanie George dealt with Reggie in the end, feeling that it was hasty and completely random. I think that it would have been far more interesting if Reggie HAD been as he seemed, and eventually found the...erm... person of his dreams. Otherwise it was a great book, and I am waiting to see the next book featuring Grey.
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Summary: NOT as advertised. Not very erotic. Flat charactors.
Review: Ummm, I don't know what the other reviewers are thinking of. This was boring. I found myself skipping pages just to get to the end. First of all, it's not very erotic. So, if you're hoping for something on that front, go elsewhere. There's one scene in which the heroine watches the start of a dominance session. But she's so busy chatting with the hero she doesn't notice much. Both the hero and the heroine are insanely good looking, and prone to endless talking. The hero is a cardboard cut-out "rake" who aside from drinking a bit, exhibits zero rake-like thoughts or actions because he's yearning to grow up and fall in love with Miss Right. Miss virginal Right is far too eager to break society's rules, quickly donning scanty outfits and flitting into the night, etc. So neither charactor had the slightest challenge in attracting or keeping the attention of the other. And let's just say the author didn't remotely care about historical accuracy.
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Summary: A Handsome Devil!
Review: When I read the following "Can a convent bred angel go up against a handsome devil and win?" I knew I had to read this story to find out. Damien was truly a devilish character while Eden was the type of girl every mother hopes to find for their son. I thought she would be too "sweet" having been raised for a good part of her life in a convent, but she was perfect. Ms. George has a way with dialogue that really brings her characters to life -- most especially Reggie, Eden's cousin. He was fabulous and I think he should get his own story! And as a dog lover, I think the addition of "Miss Phipps" was a delightful bonus. Two thumbs ups!
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