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Summary: First Season
Review: My first Gloria Gay book but not my last by any means.
An exciting early time romance.
The heroine goes through some difficult times with her quick temper and the realization of finding her true love.
A nice blend of romance and mystery.
I would definitely recommend this book to all who like Regency Romances.
A very nice read.
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Summary: Great villain!
Review: Nicholas Leigh, the Earl of Ashcom, knew his family had supported the Delmere family for the last three generations out of guilt. Alfred Delmere wrote to Lord Ashcom in hopes that the Earl would pay for his daughter to have a London Season. Nicholas decided it was time for him to meet the Delmere family, refuse the request, and cut the purse strings. When the Earl finally came face-to-face with them, he learned that the daughter, Fantine, wanted nothing to do with him. She actually hated him! In fury, Nicholas decided to force her to take a London Season, as his ward. His aunt would be her companion. She would hate every shilling he spent on her and be furious every time he paraded her in front of eligible men at balls, as if she were for sale. Lady Laura Vladim's lovely face his an evil heart. Due to an addiction to opium, Lord Ashcom had caught her in a bad situation. For years now Lady Vladim had been careful. She wanted Nicholas for her own. But Nicholas had eyes only for Fantine Delmere. It was only a matter of time before they admitted their feelings for each other. She got the help of some unsavory people to help her plot the fall of Fantine. *** The story was great and the plot was fascinating. However, I could not help but feel that sections were missing. Areas were choppy to me. I could not get a clear picture on what was going on within Nicholas after the first few chapters. But Lady Vladim was the perfect villain and very well done! In fact, she was the type of villain that readers love to hate! ***
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Summary: Evil Villians and Romantic Plots
Review: Nick Leigh, the Earl of Ashcom has finally decided to meet the family his relatives have been supporting for generations. Frankly, he's ready to put a stop to their financial gain at his expense until he happens upon Fantine Delmere. Out of vengence he decides to force feed his titled wealth upon her and make her live through a season. Her contempt for him barely masked, his only retailiation is to force her away from her beloved home Evergreen. Fantine Delmere may have been raised to follow her father's edicts, but it doesn't mean she has to like them. Upon discovering her father's request of Lord Ashcom to give her a seaon in London, she flees the first meeting with the Earl. In doing so, she draws Ashcom's anger and so begins a tortureous relationship between the two. The sparks fly and neither one can get past their prejudices and pride to really see the person inside. Of course, that leads to a seduction of will and passion that can only mean happy ending for this couple. A tad bit overdone in it's facts of the Regency era, First Season, written by artist Gloria Gay is a quick, fun read. It does not flow as well as it should. The seduction and romance comes across very contrived in parts and most of the characters are formulaic. However, for an early attempt it shows Gloria Gay has a chance to hone her talent in a way that should make her next novel more enjoyable. The villians in the book were the best part. She does know how to develop characters you like to loathe. Pulling on this talent, she should see greater success with her character development in her next novels and I look forward to reading them.
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Summary: Evil Villians and Romantic Plots
Review: Nick Leigh, the Earl of Ashcom has finally decided to meet the family his relatives have been supporting for generations. Frankly, he's ready to put a stop to their financial gain at his expense until he happens upon Fantine Delmere. Out of vengence he decides to force feed his titled wealth upon her and make her live through a season. Her contempt for him barely masked, his only retailiation is to force her away from her beloved home Evergreen. Fantine Delmere may have been raised to follow her father's edicts, but it doesn't mean she has to like them. Upon discovering her father's request of Lord Ashcom to give her a seaon in London, she flees the first meeting with the Earl. In doing so, she draws Ashcom's anger and so begins a tortureous relationship between the two. The sparks fly and neither one can get past their prejudices and pride to really see the person inside. Of course, that leads to a seduction of will and passion that can only mean happy ending for this couple. A tad bit overdone in it's facts of the Regency era, First Season, written by artist Gloria Gay is a quick, fun read. It does not flow as well as it should. The seduction and romance comes across very contrived in parts and most of the characters are formulaic. However, for an early attempt it shows Gloria Gay has a chance to hone her talent in a way that should make her next novel more enjoyable. The villians in the book were the best part. She does know how to develop characters you like to loathe. Pulling on this talent, she should see greater success with her character development in her next novels and I look forward to reading them.
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Summary: First Season
Review: This book is the type of Regency that I love to read. It had the language, the beautiful clothing (with descriptions), and a mystery to be solved, with the heroine becoming endangered. The beautiful heroine, Fantine Delmere, that doesn't realize her own beauty; and the arrogant Earl, Nicholas, Earl of Ashcom, who needs to be brought down a peg. Add to this, a London Season being forced upon the beauty, who despises the arrogant earl for supporting her family for three generations and we have a delightful Regency Romp. I really enjoyed this book and it definitely has a place on my bookshelf. This book is definitely a keeper and I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys Regencies.
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Summary: Loved this Book!!!
Review: This book is the type of Regency that I love to read. It had the language, the beautiful clothing (with descriptions), and a mystery to be solved, with the heroine becoming endangered. The beautiful heroine, Fantine Delmere, that doesn't realize her own beauty; and the arrogant Earl, Nicholas, Earl of Ashcom, who needs to be brought down a peg. Add to this, a London Season being forced upon the beauty, who despises the arrogant earl for supporting her family for three generations and we have a delightful Regency Romp. I really enjoyed this book and it definitely has a place on my bookshelf. This book is definitely a keeper and I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys Regencies.
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