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by Stephanie Laurens (Author) "The duchess is so very . . . very . . . well, really, most charming ..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books; Reissue edition (1 Jan 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 038079456X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380794560
  • Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 10.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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Governess Honoria Wetherby is determined not to marry; she plans to have adventures among the Egyptian pyramids in lieu of wedding a controlling husband. But even the best-laid plans can run afoul of luck and outrageous fortune, as is fatefully proven one stormy evening when Honoria happens upon a dying young man in the woods. After passing the night in a cottage alone with the corpse and his cousin, the rakish and very much alive Devil Cynster, it is decided--by the handsome rake--that Honoria has been compromised by the unchaperoned evening and the only remedy is to marry. Despite her flat refusal, Devil is determined to have the beautiful and feisty governess and his family is overjoyed that he is finally planning to marry. But Devil definitely has his work cut out for him as he attempts to convince Honoria to wed him and forego her plans for adventure. Luring Honoria to the altar is further complicated when she insists upon aiding him in the search for his cousin's killer. Which will Devil accomplish first: seducing Honoria or unveiling a murderer? Or will Honoria foil the first plan and solve the second before Devil can?

Devil's Bride is the first of several novels by Laurens that feature the members of the noble Cynster family in Regency England. The larger-than-life hero is bold, brave, daring and determined and meets his perfect match in the heroine, who is plucky, intelligent, practical and wise. Lush sensuality, deft plotting and charming secondary characters make this novel a stellar beginning for the Bar Cynster series. --Lois Faye Dyer

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When Devil Cynster and Honoria Wetherby are caught in a comprising position, he offers her marriage, but the spirited Honoria is not about to conform to conventions and decides that solving a mystery and seeing the world is more to her liking, despite her passionate longing for Devil. Original.

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5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!, 27 April 1999
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In DEVIL'S BRIDE, we meet Honoria Wetherby, a woman determined to enjoy life to it's fullest without the shackles of marriage. One stormy night she encounters a young man who is dying of a gunshot wound. While trying to help him, she meets the young man's powerful cousin, who she later finds out is Sylvester "Devil" Cynster, Duke of St. Ives. Due to the storm and the circumstances, they end up spending the night in a cottage. Young Tolly Cynster dies during the night never being able to reveal what happened to him. Unfortunately, when Honoria and Devil are found, she is compromised. Devil immediately decided to have her as his duchess. But first he has to convince her into marrying him. This starts off a delightful cat and mouse game. We also meet the other wickedly handsome and rakish Cynster cousins, Vane, Scandal, Gabriel, Demon and Lucifer. The six are called the Bar Cynster . I nearly passed out because this book got soooo HOT! Devil is an absolute dream! Add an unknown murderer on the loose, coincidental "accidents", steamy erotic sex, and a mushy romance and you've got yourself a winner!

You just have to read A RAKE'S VOW, Vane's story, and SCANDAL'S BRIDE, Richard's story. Talk about HOOOT!!! I can't wait for the other Cynster novels to come. We still have three Cynster rakes to go.

DEVIL'S BRIDE is a wonderful romantic read filled with humor, mystery, suspense, and a passionate love. I recommend it and the other Cynster novels. You'll love them! Trust me!

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent start of the Cynster series, 2 Nov 2002
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"Devil's Bride is the first novel in Ms Laurens' Cynster Dynasty series. The story is set in Regency England and it takes us into the exciting lives of the ton especially the Cynster ducal family.This is my first book by the author and I have decided to read the series in order.Devil's story is a very entertaining read and I hope the others will live up to their reputation too.
Devil Cynster originally called the Duke of St. Ives is the head of his extensive family. Everyone thinks his nickname is very accurate because he is like the "devil" in appearence and behavior too.He meets Honoria Anstruther-Wetherby under very strange circumstances but he immediately knows that he has just met his fate.They find the body of a young man who was shot in the woods. The boy is Tolly, Devil's cousin and his mysterious death starts their story together. They spend a night under the same roof of a cottage together with the corpse and Devil knows Honoria is copromised in the eyes of society. He decides that the best solution for them is to marry and this is his wish as well. He wants Honoria for his Duchess because he is attracted to her and she fulfills all his requirements in a wife. And when a Cynster wants something in life they go and get it without leaving any obstacles in the way.Honoria is a well bred young lady who loves adventure. That is the reason she works as a finishing governess for aristocratic families. She plans to travel to Africa and enjoy her independent life among the pyramids of Egypt. The last thing on her mind is to marry, especially a tyrant controlling Cynster like Devil.Both leading characters are wonderfully alive, strong, intelligent and a matching pair in every possible way.
Honoria is attracted to Devil's charm, his confidence in himself and his honour to his family. She fights the attraction because she doesn't want to give up her plans for independence. Devil is intrigued by Honoria. He knows he wants her in his bed and in his life as a mother of his children. He takes up the challenge of winning her hand in marriage. Their battle of the sexes is powerful, sometimes funny, exciting and very sensual. At the same time the Cynsters want to solve the mystery around Tolly's death. All the Cynster males are arrogant, handsome and very controlling. They protect what is theirs, their women and children but they have clear definitions what a woman can and cannot do. They certainly don't agree with Honoria's intention to be involved in the murder mystery. Devil has his hands full of Honoria, her stubborness drives him crazy and at the same time he is lusting after her.The author has a wonderful writing style and gives us a detailed description of her heroes' behavior, their feelings and passion for each other. Devil and Honoria fight love at every possible turn until they must surrender to it. The way it comes to them is very realistic and warms the reader's heart.
DEVIL'S BRIDE is a well-written Regency romance from the pen of a talented author. The historical era is well researched and the characters are well developed. The novel is full of action and the story needs to be savoured step by step.
Stephanie Laurens introduces a bunch of promising secondary characters.The Cynsters are a charming lot and I look forward to continue reading about them.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A really good read for romance lovers!, 5 Oct 2000
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This was the first of the Cynster stories that I have read, and what a treat it was - I really had difficulty putting this one down! The hero and heroine were both compelling characters - exactly the way I like them. With faults like everybody else, but thoroughly engaging. Miss Laurens certainly knows how to write love scenes also. Absolutely sizzling comes to mind!. The only reason I haven't rated this novel at the five stars it should receive is that it fails completely as a thriller. The villian is entirely too obvious and it is almost insulting to the reader in it's simplicity. All in all, I would recommend this book to anybody who enjoys romance with a sensual twist - but don't buy it if you're looking for a 'who dunnit' or you'll be very disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a sensual regency romance novel
i stumbled across stephanie laurens when i was searching for a Julia Quinn Novel, Devils bride is the first in the series of her sensual and passionate Bar Cynster series. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. H. N. Thompson

3.0 out of 5 stars An unchallenging read.
I enjoyed reading the book, the plot was interesting and fun to go along with. However, it was very obvious who the villain was. Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute MUST!
I have to admit I had already read amanda and amelia cynsters stories, after having borrowed them from a friend, so when i read Devils bride i knew what the eventual out come... Read more
Published 18 months ago by L. Street

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Another find after browsing through my Amazon recomendations. A very good read, not just your usual run of the mill romantic novels. It does have a bit of depth to it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Royles

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
One of the best regency romance books I have read. A true love story and an easy read. A super sexy domineering hero and a fiesty independently minded heroine. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Smile

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Free Gift ......
I recieved the first of the Cynster Novels as a gift .... And promptly read this book in a day and ordered the next four in the series. A brilliant summer read. Read more
Published on 13 April 2007 by Gemma Read

5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!
This has got to be the best Stephanie Laurens book. I have read all her other books and this beats them hands down. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2006 by Book Nutter

5.0 out of 5 stars worth more than five stars Brilliant Series
This is the first in the Bar Cynster series which is a wonderful series about the Cynster cousins six batchelors who are natorious rakes all finding their partner in life then... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2005 by Lynne Robson

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent page turner
This is the first Stephanie Laurens book I have read, and it has got me hooked on her work.

This is the first of the Cynster series, and is about the head of the family, Devil... Read more

Published on 23 Aug 2004 by p-lin

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant read- a definate keeper
This was a series of firsts for me- first Stephanie Laurens book ;first Cynster book-& is now my favourite book of the Cynster series. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2003

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