- Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Zebra Books (24 Nov 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0821778560
- ISBN-13: 978-0821778562
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 9.9 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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A penniless rake with a penchant for gambling, Rutherford Hawksley has friends in places both high and low - essential to his search for his brother's murder. Ruthless in his quest, Rutherford discovers a nobleman who he suspects is trying to kill a woman travelling to London. A woman with information Hawksley would very much like to know. But his simple plan of abduction goes awry when he plucks the not-so-simple Miss Clara Dawson from her coach. Hawksley is used to his startling blue eyes charming ladies into submission, yet Clara's spirit and intelligence prove quite the match for him. And soon he can think of nothing more pleasurable than keeping this rare bird in his not-so-gilded cage, where he can pick her intriguing mind, enjoy her exquisite body-and teach her more about desire than she ever dreamed possible.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Its not often that i stop and think ' im really enjoying this' in the first few chapters of a book but i constantly found myself thinking this as i read 'some like it sinful'. I think what made the age old plot of a handsome nobleman holding up a choach carrying a beautiful young woman so original was the characterisation. I really like Clara.Whereas other authors constantly tell us how intelligent a heroine is and then the heroine goes and does the complete opposite, we see for ourselves how level headed Clara is. She is cool and calm and she doesnt panic and constantly whine to be released by Hawksley. She actually offers to help him find the information he seeks as she very quickly realises he means her no harm and wishes to find his brothers murderer.As for the hero. i loved the way he respected the heroines intellect and actually seeks her help when he finds out her skills in problem solving - at no point does he belittle or underestimate her abilities.Clara isnt the type of heroine that constantly needs saving, she actually comes to the rescue in causing a needed diversion at one point.
They made such a lovely couple and i liked the way they were honest about their feelings for each other.It was nice to see the gradual progression from admiration, to affection and friendship and finally falling in love. The dialogue was fresh and lively, and the story moved quickly. I really like the supporting characters as they were well developed and very likable.
The only thing that stopped me from giving this a 5 star review was that fact i felt that it ended quite abruptly, i think it would have benifeted from an epilogue maybe. Also, Ms Raleigh resorted to the predictable plot device of the heroine finding out the heros true identity (very minor deception although he should have been more upfront) in order for the heroine to leave and run straight in to danger.
So all in all , although im new to reviewing i really loved this book and would definently recommend you read it , wonderful characterisation!
They made such a lovely couple and i liked the way they were honest about their feelings for each other.It was nice to see the gradual progression from admiration, to affection and friendship and finally falling in love. The dialogue was fresh and lively, and the story moved quickly. I really like the supporting characters as they were well developed and very likable.
The only thing that stopped me from giving this a 5 star review was that fact i felt that it ended quite abruptly, i think it would have benifeted from an epilogue maybe. Also, Ms Raleigh resorted to the predictable plot device of the heroine finding out the heros true identity (very minor deception although he should have been more upfront) in order for the heroine to leave and run straight in to danger.
So all in all , although im new to reviewing i really loved this book and would definently recommend you read it , wonderful characterisation!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Sensual Summer Read.
29 July 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Deborah Raleigh captivates historical romance readers in this second of the "Some Like It..." series with the handsome and dangerous Rutherford Hawksley and the spirited, beautiful, and intelligent Clara Dawson. Clara, left alone after her father's death finds comfort in a pen pal mathmatical equation relationship with a certain Mr. Chesterfield, not knowing that this relationship is to bring her danger and into the arms of the wickedly handsome Hawksley. She doesn't stand a chance with this tall, dark, handsome stranger the moment she looks into his dark blue eyes. But neither does Hawksley, as the beautiful Clara, as beautiful inside as out, rescues him from a life of loneliness and abuse from his aristocratic upbringing. They are drawn to each other from the moment Hawksley saves her from attempted murder and together they work to solve the murder of his older brother. Biddles and Anna are back from the first book, and the sexy Santos. As a fan of the sensual historical romance, this book did not disappoint. It is sinfully delicious, but I was left wanting more, which is why I give it 4 Stars. It would have been wonderful to complete the story and the relationship after Clara and Hawksley's marriage and their acceptance into "The Ton." This story needs a sequel! Maybe the villians can return from the colonies? I look forward to the next in the Some Like It series coming in 2007,"Some Like It Brazen."
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Enjoyable
6 July 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
First time reading this author and I enjoyed this story enough to want to buy Some Like it Wicked and will buy Some Like it Brazen when it comes out.
Clara is a beauty but it's her brains that makes her special. Finally a story where the man needs a beautiful woman for her brains and not her money. Clara is kidnaped by Hawksley but he ends up needing her for her logic and ability to think thing through in finding his brother's killer.
I was a little disappointed in the ending with the way things were left with family and society. I hope their story continues in Some Like it Brazen.
Clara is a beauty but it's her brains that makes her special. Finally a story where the man needs a beautiful woman for her brains and not her money. Clara is kidnaped by Hawksley but he ends up needing her for her logic and ability to think thing through in finding his brother's killer.
I was a little disappointed in the ending with the way things were left with family and society. I hope their story continues in Some Like it Brazen.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Very enjoyable romp!
4 Nov 2006
Loved it. Very believable and enjoyable story from start to finish. Real reactions, no writerly posturing, no stupid heroine doing stupid daring things to get the attention of the hero. I strongly recommend.
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