- Mass Market Paperback: 374 pages
- Publisher: Avon Books; Reissue edition (19 Jan 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0380794578
- ISBN-13: 978-0380794577
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.4 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 671,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I was surprised to read some of the reviews of 'A Rakes Vow'. Many of the ctitics don't seem to have understood the book properly. Vane is so named because he always knows which way the wind is blowing, as said by Minnie in 'A Rakes Vow', and also by quite a few people in 'Devils Bride'. He succumbed to the thought of marriage quicker and quieter than Devil because he knew instinctively that Patience was the one for him. And why do people keep saying that Patience wasn't right for him, that she was too slow getting to the alter? That's the whole point of Cynster books; the reluctant beautiful young woman and the gorgeous hunk who uses all his charm, sex appeal and just plain Cynsterness to persuade her to marry him! It would have been a very short, very boring book if Patience had happily agreed to marry Vane as soon as he asked her. Personally, I thought it was yet another fantastic novel by Stephanie Laurens who is, in my humble opinion, one of the best authors of all time.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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"A Rake's Vow" continues to introduce the reader with the charming Cynster Bar males in Regency England.
This is the story of Vane Cynster, best friend of Devil Cynster whose story is wonderfully delivered in "Devil's Bride" by this author. Vane Cynster is just as handsome as his cousin and he has a special commanding presence about him that makes him stand out among the other aristocrats. He is more than sure that he will never marry and he decides to leave the matchmaking mamas in London and takes refuge in his godmother's country house. Bellamy Hall is full of weird and also interesting inhabitants. Vane arrives in the middle of a storm to meet the most beautiful and most stubborn woman he has ever met. Patience Debbington is a very intelligent and independent young lady. She knows what she wants and she definitely knows whose company is troublesome and undesirable. She doesn't like Vane despite of their mutual
attraction. She considers him one of the ton's most dangerous representatives "an elegant gentleman". She wants him to leave Bellamy Hall as soon as possible and protect her younger brother from his "bad" influence. Vane is intrigued. He is powerfully pulled to Patience and he picks up the challenge of conquering her. Bellamy Hall has its own mysterious happenings and Vane stays to investigate and of course to woo Patience. Their battle of the sexes is very passionate and full of witty dialogues and humorous interference from the other residents. In the meantime the reader gets to meet the Cynster family. They are a very family-orientated lot and they look after each other. The author is very good with her fascinating characterization and she manages to introduce both the leading duo and the supporting cast as humans with all their beauty and follies.
A RAKE'S VOW is a fabulous historical romance combining a passionate love story with an exciting mystery. It also gives us another insight into the life of a proper and caring aristocratic family in Regency England. I look forward to reading more about them in the next book and highly recommend it to all readers.
This is the story of Vane Cynster, best friend of Devil Cynster whose story is wonderfully delivered in "Devil's Bride" by this author. Vane Cynster is just as handsome as his cousin and he has a special commanding presence about him that makes him stand out among the other aristocrats. He is more than sure that he will never marry and he decides to leave the matchmaking mamas in London and takes refuge in his godmother's country house. Bellamy Hall is full of weird and also interesting inhabitants. Vane arrives in the middle of a storm to meet the most beautiful and most stubborn woman he has ever met. Patience Debbington is a very intelligent and independent young lady. She knows what she wants and she definitely knows whose company is troublesome and undesirable. She doesn't like Vane despite of their mutual
attraction. She considers him one of the ton's most dangerous representatives "an elegant gentleman". She wants him to leave Bellamy Hall as soon as possible and protect her younger brother from his "bad" influence. Vane is intrigued. He is powerfully pulled to Patience and he picks up the challenge of conquering her. Bellamy Hall has its own mysterious happenings and Vane stays to investigate and of course to woo Patience. Their battle of the sexes is very passionate and full of witty dialogues and humorous interference from the other residents. In the meantime the reader gets to meet the Cynster family. They are a very family-orientated lot and they look after each other. The author is very good with her fascinating characterization and she manages to introduce both the leading duo and the supporting cast as humans with all their beauty and follies.
A RAKE'S VOW is a fabulous historical romance combining a passionate love story with an exciting mystery. It also gives us another insight into the life of a proper and caring aristocratic family in Regency England. I look forward to reading more about them in the next book and highly recommend it to all readers.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This was the first book I read of Stepjanie's Lauren's or the Cynster series. I am hooked!! Vane was so refreshing, and so real in his reactions. I thought Patience was wonderful!! I was surprised to read that the majority of the other reader reveiws found her boring. I have a very busy day with work and family, and found this book to be fun, engrosiing, a wonderful story, and not at all insulting of my intelligence. I loved this book, the story line, the characters, Vane, and the incredible love scenes. Maybe because this was the first of the Ms. Lauren's books, I was not set up for diappointment. I have since purchased "Scandals' Bride" and LOVED it am now ordering Devil's Bride. These Cynster Men are awe-inspiring!! Let me say that I would like to thank Ms. Lauren's for doing more for the lovelife in my 11 year marriage than anything else - Stephanie Lauren's writing is the most wonderful aphrodesiac!!
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cynster series
I've never come across a more addictive series. It's great following the Cynster family members through all these books. I'm on my 5th one, and got plenty more to read. FAB.
Published 1 month ago by julia
Good Read
My summary of the book - Vane takes shelter at his Godmother's house on route to a friend's house. He ends up staying to help with the search of the thief and "Spectre" and also to... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Leanne A. Lingwood
A Rakes Vow
I was really looking forward to reading this book after reading Devils Bride and I wasnt disappointed. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lainey Mc
good
this my second book of the author of the series i must say i enjoyed this book more than the devil bride i thought it was fast pace i got into the story quick i will look foward... Read more
Published 19 months ago by vicki
A Great Escape!
I loved Devil's Bride, but I loved this even more, Vane is my favourite Cynster so far, I cannot understand the criticism of Patience, I think she was perfect for Vane. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2009 by Julie Stensness
good read
this is the second book in the Bar Cynster series and focuses on Vane Cynster. during a storm he gets diverted to Bellamy Hall where he spent time as a child, where he encounters... Read more
Published on 5 July 2009 by Lindymck
enjoyable read
i bought this to pass some time and have enjoyed it and am looking at the rest of the family tree. as with most, the story is quite predictable but the missing jewels and spectre... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2007 by Gemma
Same plot as Devils Bride...
Vane Cynster, Devil's cousin and closest friend, has his turn at meeting his match in this book. An enforced stay at his godmother's house brings him into contact with her niece,... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2003 by Dr W. Richards
The only disappointing book in the Bar Cynster series
I've now read all of the books in the Bar Cynster series and loved them all except this one. Patience and Vane are boring characters - I had high hopes for Vane after coming... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2002
GREAT!
Although not quite as strong as Devil's Bride, Vane's story is another winner from Stephanie Laurens. Read more
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