London, June 1816 'Devlin squared his shoulders and prepared to be introduced to the wife he had thought was dead.' Dangerously seductive and sinfully beautiful, Susanna Burney is society's most sought-after matchbreaker. Paid by wealthy parents to part unsuitable couples, she's never yet failed. Until her final assignment brings her face to face with the man who'd once taught her an intimate lesson in heartache...James Devlin has everything he's always wanted: a title, a rich fiancee and a place in society. But the woman who's just met his eyes across a crowded ballroom threatens it all. Not because she'd once claimed his heart but because the secrets she carries could cost him everything. Dev just might have to play Susanna at her own wicked game. Let the scandal of the season begin...
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"Nicola Cornick gives the Regency historical a deliciously fresh twist with her sexy tale of daring explorers, bold women, and the uncharted dangers of the frozen North." - Booklist on Whisper of Scandal
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mair
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have to say that this book didn't live up to the standard I expect from the author. It was trite, repetitive and based on the flimsiest of story lines. I struggled to suspend disbelief as some of the situations set up in the story line were so unbelievable, the dialogue was clunky and the characters very shallow. Not a good read I'm afraid.
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By Pamela Roach
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Notorious is the fourth book in the Scandalous Women of the Ton series. I have not read any of the previous books and that did not spoil the read of Notorious. Each novel stands alone, though characters of the other books will crop up familiarly to fans of the series.
From the first page, the author transports you back in time to glittering ballrooms, handsome gentleman and elegant ladies. She paints the portrait of the time effortlessly, before ripping the rose-tinted glasses from out face and showing the world of seduction, greed and ambition the glammer cleverly disguises.
The story is told in multiple POV's, which usually I find distracting. In the case of Notorious, I found it exhilarating. Jumping from Susanna's perspective to Dev's was intoxicating and only made me yearn for the book more in between my bouts of devouring this book.
I found myself bewitched by Susanna and Dev as they played out their bitter contempt for the other, which naturally progressed to deeper, more primal feelings. It was a pleasure to watch as the characters came undone, as they chipped away at the carefully erected exterior they had maintained so well in the past. Susanna and Dev grew as characters and evolved naturally as the story progressed.
I cannot praise this book enough. Notorious is one of those rare books that makes you itch when it is not in your hands - when a moment not reading is a wasted one. It will crawl beneath your skin (much in the way Dev does with Susanna) and stay there, unflinchingly.
Notorious has everything - intrigue, mystery, betrayal, sex, love, gambling, seduction, loyalty and honour. Grab it up as soon as you can. I guarantee after the first chapter you know exactly what I'm talking about.
From the first page, the author transports you back in time to glittering ballrooms, handsome gentleman and elegant ladies. She paints the portrait of the time effortlessly, before ripping the rose-tinted glasses from out face and showing the world of seduction, greed and ambition the glammer cleverly disguises.
The story is told in multiple POV's, which usually I find distracting. In the case of Notorious, I found it exhilarating. Jumping from Susanna's perspective to Dev's was intoxicating and only made me yearn for the book more in between my bouts of devouring this book.
I found myself bewitched by Susanna and Dev as they played out their bitter contempt for the other, which naturally progressed to deeper, more primal feelings. It was a pleasure to watch as the characters came undone, as they chipped away at the carefully erected exterior they had maintained so well in the past. Susanna and Dev grew as characters and evolved naturally as the story progressed.
I cannot praise this book enough. Notorious is one of those rare books that makes you itch when it is not in your hands - when a moment not reading is a wasted one. It will crawl beneath your skin (much in the way Dev does with Susanna) and stay there, unflinchingly.
Notorious has everything - intrigue, mystery, betrayal, sex, love, gambling, seduction, loyalty and honour. Grab it up as soon as you can. I guarantee after the first chapter you know exactly what I'm talking about.
By Pasty
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Always a great read, you don't want to put it down as you want to find out what happens next.
By Lindyloo
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
We are now going of to the cousin in the Ton series books. It continues the family story and Nicola
Cornick just keeps the interest focused on everyone around. The next in the series out this week. Can't wait.
Cornick just keeps the interest focused on everyone around. The next in the series out this week. Can't wait.
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