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Jude Bertrand is not an excellent dancer. Nor does he wear the most fashionable coats. But when Marissa York s brother approaches him, desperate to preserve Marissa s tenuous reputation, Jude does prove heroic enough to offer to marry the girl. In fact, the union should more than make up for his lack of social graces and his own scandalous past... Marissa knows that betrothal to the son of a duke even one as raw and masculine as Jude will save her from ruin, but that doesn t mean she s happy about it. Soon, though, she finds that Jude has a surprisingly gentle touch and plans to use it to persuade Marissa that their wedding day cannot come soon enough...
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Marissa York is bored. At twenty-two she's no blushing debutante, and after another season without falling in love, she thinks it's time for a little fun. Except being seduced is not nearly as good as she had expected - and even worse when her brother walks in.
Jude Bertrand has always enjoyed house parties with the Yorks, not least because of that glint of wickedness that Marissa somehow manages to conceal. Not that he fools himself she even knows he exists. Marissa likes pale, pampered pretty boys, while Jude is very much a man - big, strong and far from pretty.
Yet with ruination threatening, and Marissa refusing to marry the man responsible, Jude is more than happy to step in to save her from scandal. Still, as long as they hush up the rumours and there are no unfortunate consequences, their engagement need only be an act. Or so Marissa comforts herself. Until Jude begins to show her his wicked side...
Victoria Dahl returns to Victorian England for her fourth historical, and start of a new series. Once again her heroine is a bad girl, not to mention spoiled, haughty and terribly shallow. Actually, there were moments when I found Marissa difficult to like at all. Only her ability to realise when she's gone too far redeemed her for me.
And then there was Jude. Not handsome, but definitely sexy, Jude is a man with a plan, and his ability to give Marissa the run around was wonderful. He's good-natured, friendly and sneaky. His games, combined with his real desire to win, without becoming competitive, made him an intriguing and vastly likeable hero.
Combined with a cast of potentially fascinating characters begging for their own tales (or comeuppance - Nanette and Dunwoody in particular), this story bubbled along with some daft plot twists and a touch or two of social angst. More romance than historical, with one of my least favourite of Dahl heroines, but possibly my favourite of her heroes, this was an enjoyable way to pass the time. Oh, and did I mention hot. There are a couple of scenes in Jude's bedroom that... well, you'll just have to read it and see. I look forward to seeing what Dahl comes up with next.
Jude Bertrand has always enjoyed house parties with the Yorks, not least because of that glint of wickedness that Marissa somehow manages to conceal. Not that he fools himself she even knows he exists. Marissa likes pale, pampered pretty boys, while Jude is very much a man - big, strong and far from pretty.
Yet with ruination threatening, and Marissa refusing to marry the man responsible, Jude is more than happy to step in to save her from scandal. Still, as long as they hush up the rumours and there are no unfortunate consequences, their engagement need only be an act. Or so Marissa comforts herself. Until Jude begins to show her his wicked side...
Victoria Dahl returns to Victorian England for her fourth historical, and start of a new series. Once again her heroine is a bad girl, not to mention spoiled, haughty and terribly shallow. Actually, there were moments when I found Marissa difficult to like at all. Only her ability to realise when she's gone too far redeemed her for me.
And then there was Jude. Not handsome, but definitely sexy, Jude is a man with a plan, and his ability to give Marissa the run around was wonderful. He's good-natured, friendly and sneaky. His games, combined with his real desire to win, without becoming competitive, made him an intriguing and vastly likeable hero.
Combined with a cast of potentially fascinating characters begging for their own tales (or comeuppance - Nanette and Dunwoody in particular), this story bubbled along with some daft plot twists and a touch or two of social angst. More romance than historical, with one of my least favourite of Dahl heroines, but possibly my favourite of her heroes, this was an enjoyable way to pass the time. Oh, and did I mention hot. There are a couple of scenes in Jude's bedroom that... well, you'll just have to read it and see. I look forward to seeing what Dahl comes up with next.
Format:Kindle Edition
The first book of Victoria Dahl's I have read and it is an author that I am adding to my list of more to buy.
Really amusing story of Marissa getting into trouble which could ruin her reputation and Jude kindly steps in to help her but he's not exactly what she looks for in a husband. He's not the typical handsome man but as they go on their journey to cover up her indiscretions she realises that he is better than all the other gentlemen but is it too late. Could they have a lift together?
There were parts that made me laugh as Marissa confesses her antics and the reactions of the characters are quite amusing. There was plenty of passion between the pair which leads to Marissa wanting more with amusing outcomes. I really enjoyed this and will have to read more of her books.
Really amusing story of Marissa getting into trouble which could ruin her reputation and Jude kindly steps in to help her but he's not exactly what she looks for in a husband. He's not the typical handsome man but as they go on their journey to cover up her indiscretions she realises that he is better than all the other gentlemen but is it too late. Could they have a lift together?
There were parts that made me laugh as Marissa confesses her antics and the reactions of the characters are quite amusing. There was plenty of passion between the pair which leads to Marissa wanting more with amusing outcomes. I really enjoyed this and will have to read more of her books.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I really enjoyed this book. It was responsible for a very late night of reading. I found it pulled me in quickly once Marissa's plight was revealed. She really is quite a naughty girl with a very curious nature in the Romantic department that gets her into lots of trouble - often. I have to say I found myself laughing outloud several times especially at the horrified reaction from Marissa's brothers as more of her wicked behaviour was revealed. I loved the way Jude accepted Marissa the way she was and in fact applauded it. It did take her a while to realise what a real gem she had in Jude but she gets there eventually. They did sizzle together sexually - quite hot. I liked this book better than her last and look forward to more from this author - I'm curious to find out whats going on with Marissa's elder brother and her best friend. Hope all will be revealed soon.
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