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Adam Faramond, Earl of Rothbury, needs to find a wife - immediately - or his beloved grandmother swears she'll leave him penniless. But Adam, an unrepentant rake, would only renounce a life of scandalous pleasure for one woman, the woman he's lusted after - and loved - for years. It's rather unfortunate, then, that Miss Charlotte Greene, a shy but beautiful blonde of impeccable manners and breeding, would never consent to be the blushing bride of a rogue ...or so he thinks. But Charlotte believes that the earl, the only man whose touch leaves her trembling with desire, would never want a woman like her. Weary of her wallflower ways, Charlotte decides a friendship with the earl just might give her the excitement she desires. Keeping their true feelings hidden, she and Adam plan a sham ceremony to placate the dowager. But when the 'marriage' of convenience takes an unexpected turn, will Charlotte and her wicked earl finally reveal their irresistible, unforgettable love - and delight in a lifetime of passion?
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A brilliant follow up to "Bride hunt ball" in which we are introduced to both characters. Our heroine a spectacle wearing wallflower in her last season sparks up an unlikely friendship with societies biggest rake, so sure of her unattractiveness she has no idea our apparently self assured hero has secretly been totally in love with her for years.
Some really funny bits, the excuse she gives her mother in order to make him a safe and acceptable escort and climbing up the trellis to his room parasol and all just to talk to him.
I love a hero who loves his girl, muddy frock, hideous costume, glasses and all and helps her to be herself too, all the while gorgeous, in demand and desperate for the love of a one good woman in particular.
Romance just as I like it, just my cup of tea!
Some really funny bits, the excuse she gives her mother in order to make him a safe and acceptable escort and climbing up the trellis to his room parasol and all just to talk to him.
I love a hero who loves his girl, muddy frock, hideous costume, glasses and all and helps her to be herself too, all the while gorgeous, in demand and desperate for the love of a one good woman in particular.
Romance just as I like it, just my cup of tea!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Unrepentant rake, Adam Faramond, Earl of Rothbury, delights in his image of wickedness and debauchery, especially when mothers and chaperones whisk innocent maidens from his path. Not that any of it matters because Rothbury is in love, and has been for years. But his chances with the lady are pretty slim, since she's in love with his best friend.
Shy, awkward and half-blind, Charlotte Greene doesn't fool herself that she's the object of anyone's affections, but it still hurts when the man she loves decides to marry someone else. Luckily for her, in a completely uncharacteristic moment of altruism, Rothbury asks her to dance, and Charlotte has the perfect idea. If they were to become friends he could help her choose the perfect husband, while she could help him win the lady of his choice.
Perfect. If only she hadn't realised quite how delicious he is... nor Rothbury love her quite so much.
This book is adorable. Charlotte is endearingly sweet, while Rothbury's silent love is touching. Their mock-friendship provides plenty of amusement, as does Rothbury's dottie grandmother. True, the big time lapses at the start are distracting, especially when they recap scenes I would rather have seen - sitting back to back in a tea shop, for one - and later on it gets a little confusing about how much - or little - time has actually passed. But that's a minor thing.
In terms of romance, this has it in spades, with a slow gentle build-up to a satisfying ending. Oh, and ignore the superfluous sub-plot at the end, probably intended to inject some dramatic tension. It's a cliché and adds nothing, which is a bit of a shame. On the whole though, this is a sweet tale and a lovely way to pass the time.
Shy, awkward and half-blind, Charlotte Greene doesn't fool herself that she's the object of anyone's affections, but it still hurts when the man she loves decides to marry someone else. Luckily for her, in a completely uncharacteristic moment of altruism, Rothbury asks her to dance, and Charlotte has the perfect idea. If they were to become friends he could help her choose the perfect husband, while she could help him win the lady of his choice.
Perfect. If only she hadn't realised quite how delicious he is... nor Rothbury love her quite so much.
This book is adorable. Charlotte is endearingly sweet, while Rothbury's silent love is touching. Their mock-friendship provides plenty of amusement, as does Rothbury's dottie grandmother. True, the big time lapses at the start are distracting, especially when they recap scenes I would rather have seen - sitting back to back in a tea shop, for one - and later on it gets a little confusing about how much - or little - time has actually passed. But that's a minor thing.
In terms of romance, this has it in spades, with a slow gentle build-up to a satisfying ending. Oh, and ignore the superfluous sub-plot at the end, probably intended to inject some dramatic tension. It's a cliché and adds nothing, which is a bit of a shame. On the whole though, this is a sweet tale and a lovely way to pass the time.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a charming little book but I feel it's necessary to warn you to be open minded in terms of how it's written. I feel the idea of the story is the biggest incentive to read it and that's precisely why I bought it, based on reviews I had read here. Yes, there are funny incidents as mentioned in other reviews and it's worth reading for these alone but I have to add that there's a lot missing from the core of this, namely the consistency of the characters and the theme of the story in general.
Lord Rothwell for example has purportedly been in love with Charlotte for years and yet this is not really expanded on in any believable sense. Deflowering her in a carriage doesn't really smack of a sense of having loved her from afar but with a sense of not believing himself 'good' enough to be with her. He effectively treats her in the debauched manner he is apparently famed for in his treatment of the many faceless, nameless women he has sought refuge in whilst loving her from afar etc. It simply doesn't ring true. Added to this is the writing itself which is often, odd language use aside(synonymous with American authors), simply not terribly good with some shocking spelling mistakes which surely should have been picked up on by an editor! (Sown instead of 'sewn' and the like......very odd!).
Aside from all that, I came away from this with a smile. Ms Parker is a relatively new author and she spins a good yarn. I would love to see her take the skeleton that this story is and expand on it one day as it has the makings of a romantic classic with its themes of unrequited love.
Lord Rothwell for example has purportedly been in love with Charlotte for years and yet this is not really expanded on in any believable sense. Deflowering her in a carriage doesn't really smack of a sense of having loved her from afar but with a sense of not believing himself 'good' enough to be with her. He effectively treats her in the debauched manner he is apparently famed for in his treatment of the many faceless, nameless women he has sought refuge in whilst loving her from afar etc. It simply doesn't ring true. Added to this is the writing itself which is often, odd language use aside(synonymous with American authors), simply not terribly good with some shocking spelling mistakes which surely should have been picked up on by an editor! (Sown instead of 'sewn' and the like......very odd!).
Aside from all that, I came away from this with a smile. Ms Parker is a relatively new author and she spins a good yarn. I would love to see her take the skeleton that this story is and expand on it one day as it has the makings of a romantic classic with its themes of unrequited love.
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