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Accustomed to organizing her own affairs and those of her teenage brother, lovely Patience Debbington finds her life turned upside down by the dashing Vane Cynster, an arrogant rake with an antipathy toward matrimony.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic Cynster novel, 18 Jun 2001

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Keep introducing me to the Cynster men!!!, 9 May 1999

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars A well-written second book in the Cynster series, 24 April 2003

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 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 10 days ago by Lindymck

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

2.0 out of 5 stars 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 9 Mar 2003 by Dr W. Richards

2.0 out of 5 stars 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 16 Oct 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!
Although not quite as strong as Devil's Bride, Vane's story is another winner from Stephanie Laurens. Read more

Published on 12 Dec 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars A good read but not as good as Devil's Bride.
I enjoyed the book but found it to drag more than I liked. I was expecting more along the lines of Devil's bride. Read more

Published on 15 April 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Cynster men do not beg!
Not nearly as well written as "Devil's Bride". I was disappointed to see one af the Cynsters have to beg to get attention and the woman he wanted it from didn't have... Read more

Published on 31 Mar 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Vane deserved better!
After reading Devil's Bride I couldn't wait for Vane's story to be published. I'm sorry to say I was very disappointed. Read more

Published on 3 Dec 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars The book's not as good as the first of the Cynster series.
I bought this book right after I bought "Devil's Bride" and it is not as much fun to read. Patience just drags her feet to the altar for far too long. Read more

Published on 13 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Wish I would have read the others first
This book will grab your attention and hold it through out the book,even if you have not read the others before it. Read more

Published on 4 Nov 1998

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