Juliet Wayborn did not hesitate to avenge her brother's beating in a London alley, especially once she discovered the perpetrator was the notorious Geoffrey Swale. When opportunity arose, she got even. But humiliating Swale in public is a sin for which there is no forgiveness. For Swale is the sort of gentleman (and she uses that term loosely) who doesn't like to lose, a man who coldly vows to challenge her every move in her determination to ruin him. A man who is proving dangerously, unthinkably...seductive. Geoffrey Swale will not stand for being bested by the outrageous Miss Wayborn, nor accused of a crime he did not commit. If Juliet were a man, Swale would deliver a well-aimed punch...or two. But since she is quite unmistakably female, he does the next best thing. He kisses her. And then he kisses her again. Suddenly, Swale wants so much more than defeat from the woman who has openly declared war on him. He no longer cares about winning...he simply wants her surrender.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A breath of fresh air! -a madcap story full of laugh-out-loud misunderstandings
13 Jan 2007
By Misuzmama
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Under the assumption that Lord Swale was the one who hired ruffians to brutally attack her brother the night before his big horse race, Lady Juliet Wayborn seeks revenge. She disguises herself as her brother and enters the race -AND beats Lord Swale easily, thus embarrassing him greatly. But Lord Swale, a man of great temper, will be avenged! And by God Miss Wayborn is going to pay! But just who is going to best whom in this madcap story?
This is one funny book! A long RED-haired Viking-like ugly hero? -with a wretchedly short nose to add? And a not-so-pretty heroine who cares not one wit over her reputation and has the gall to call the hero *Ginger*? -and not affectionately I might add. He calls her ...an abominable transvestite and a mustachio'd amazon? I laughed out loud many times reading this one! The hate-turns-to-love relationship of the H/H is stretched out to the extremes. Trust me, all the name calling is really very funny and the story very lighthearted. The insults keep coming, as do all the crazy misunderstandings and there's plenty of them which make the book a real breath of fresh air amid *serious* and emotional historical romance.
And the secondary characters are a hoot too! One misunderstanding leads to another and while one character is speaking one thing the other is speaking completely of another -well, you get the idea. It could have been confusing and annoying, but Lejeuene (author) handles it well and makes the book even that more entertaining with all its strange twists and turns.
I must warn those looking for some flowery romantic novel abound with declarations of love and love scenes-there is none. Well, there is actually a love scene, but it's in keeping with the flavor of the book -a bit unexpected and not sensual in the least. This is more of a romantic comedy. Not all in comparison to the somewhat intense writings of Kleypas or Jeffries, more Sands than anything else (and thats loosely compared).
Just a funny book that was really refreshing to read.
This is one funny book! A long RED-haired Viking-like ugly hero? -with a wretchedly short nose to add? And a not-so-pretty heroine who cares not one wit over her reputation and has the gall to call the hero *Ginger*? -and not affectionately I might add. He calls her ...an abominable transvestite and a mustachio'd amazon? I laughed out loud many times reading this one! The hate-turns-to-love relationship of the H/H is stretched out to the extremes. Trust me, all the name calling is really very funny and the story very lighthearted. The insults keep coming, as do all the crazy misunderstandings and there's plenty of them which make the book a real breath of fresh air amid *serious* and emotional historical romance.
And the secondary characters are a hoot too! One misunderstanding leads to another and while one character is speaking one thing the other is speaking completely of another -well, you get the idea. It could have been confusing and annoying, but Lejeuene (author) handles it well and makes the book even that more entertaining with all its strange twists and turns.
I must warn those looking for some flowery romantic novel abound with declarations of love and love scenes-there is none. Well, there is actually a love scene, but it's in keeping with the flavor of the book -a bit unexpected and not sensual in the least. This is more of a romantic comedy. Not all in comparison to the somewhat intense writings of Kleypas or Jeffries, more Sands than anything else (and thats loosely compared).
Just a funny book that was really refreshing to read.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightfully fun
21 Dec 2005
By Jill A. Alters
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Well, this book was simply delightful. I admit to having some trouble with it at first - the characters are hardly standard Regency, the dialogue a bit more stilted, but once I got into the rhythm of the story, and understood how much of it was played for laughs, I really enjoyed it.
The plot isn't so original on the surface: a man and woman of the ton meet each other, despise each other immediately, are thrown together constantly, and feelings develop. But the characters ARE unusual, in every way. The man isn't especially bright, certainly isn't handsome, but he has a joie de vivre that energizes every scene he's in. The girl is as high-spirited as he, and just as impulsive, making for some hilarious scenes.
Misunderstandings abound, but are quickly solved and don't go on for 100 pages. The two understand each other very well immediately, and are much more alike than they could ever guess. This was a very entertaining book.
The plot isn't so original on the surface: a man and woman of the ton meet each other, despise each other immediately, are thrown together constantly, and feelings develop. But the characters ARE unusual, in every way. The man isn't especially bright, certainly isn't handsome, but he has a joie de vivre that energizes every scene he's in. The girl is as high-spirited as he, and just as impulsive, making for some hilarious scenes.
Misunderstandings abound, but are quickly solved and don't go on for 100 pages. The two understand each other very well immediately, and are much more alike than they could ever guess. This was a very entertaining book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
delightful surprise
1 Feb 2006
By Marybeth Wallick
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
What a delightful surprise!! I bought it with reserves, never heard of the author, etc. But what a delight! Lejeune has a wonderful sense of humor, the characters were well-developed, a real story line that kept your interest. I laughed out loud over and over, and it leaves you laughing. The book is as clean as they come anymore and I appreciated that. Lynn Kurland writes so well she doesn't bother with sex scenes and this author doesn't have to either. It was a true 'romance', one of the best books I have read in a while!!
I am looking forward to Lejeune's next book...maybe Benedict and Serena...? : )
I am looking forward to Lejeune's next book...maybe Benedict and Serena...? : )
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