When the youngest Sharpe sister hatches a plan to gain marriage offers, the straight-laced Bow Street Runner Jackson Pinter knows he'll do wh...
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Feb 08, 2012
Nisha
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So, yesterday, I spent my entire day enjoying this book. As the conclusion of the Hellions of Halstead Hall series, I had high expectations. Unfortunately, character-wise, I didn't really care too much about Celia or Pinter, especially with new rakes in the mix - the Duke of Lyons (who appears to be decent sort) and Virginia's cousin (still can't remember his name for the life of me).
Anyway, before jumping into other stories, I'll summarize Celia and Jackson Pinter. For the entire se More...
Anyway, before jumping into other stories, I'll summarize Celia and Jackson Pinter. For the entire se More...
Feb 08, 2012
Angela
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I really liked it. I loved the bickering between hero and heroine. There was doubt on both sides but I believe early on both were looking at a future together, something they were afraid to even admit to themselves.
And what's more and what I said in my review of another "Hellion" book, I liked the fact that both characters have first appeared in another series as not even secondary but third and forth level characters, at least the heroine. As a matter of fact, I think all o More...
And what's more and what I said in my review of another "Hellion" book, I liked the fact that both characters have first appeared in another series as not even secondary but third and forth level characters, at least the heroine. As a matter of fact, I think all o More...
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Feb 21, 2012
Jessi
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Four of the five Sharpe siblings have married per their grandmother's stipulation. She is afraid that the "Hellions of Halstead Hall" are living up to their names and will never find love. Well, it's all down to Lady Celia, the youngest. She thinks that her family assumes that she can't get a man. She's too outspoken, too brash, and knows WAY to much about guns.
Well, she's narrowed her search down to three men, two of whom were in the previous book, "To Wed a Wild Lord." More...
Well, she's narrowed her search down to three men, two of whom were in the previous book, "To Wed a Wild Lord." More...
Feb 15, 2012
April
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A LADY NEVER SURENDERS by Sabrina Jeffries is an exciting historical romance set in 1825 London. It is the 5th and final installment in "The Hellions Of Halstead Hall" series,but can be read as a stand alone. See " The Truth About Lord Stoneville","A Hellion In Her Bed","How To Woo A Reluctant Lady" and "To Wed A Wild Lord". What a wonderful ending to a wonderful family. Lady Cilia Sharpe is the youngest Sharpe sibling and the troublemaker,or so
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Feb 09, 2012
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After a very disappointing read on Gabriel's story, I am glad that Ms. Jeffries got back her magic in this book. So far of the books on this series, I enjoyed Celia’s story as much as I did the first book – Oliver’s story. The rest were okay.
While Oliver’s story centers on the value of family, Celia’s story is focused on her struggle to overcome her self doubt, insecurities, and or fear – however you call it. Although she is very confident and can back up her skill in firearms, it is quite More...
While Oliver’s story centers on the value of family, Celia’s story is focused on her struggle to overcome her self doubt, insecurities, and or fear – however you call it. Although she is very confident and can back up her skill in firearms, it is quite More...
Feb 09, 2012
Holly
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This is the final installment of the Hellions of Halstead series. I'm sad to see it end. I've enjoyed spending time with the Sharpe family.
I have to say, I was much more bothered by Hettie's interference in this novel. I'm not sure if it's because we got more from her POV, or if her meddling went over the top. While I understood her reasons for being wary of Pinter, it didn't make a lot of sense for her to push him so hard. Especially when it was obvious Celia cared for him.
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I have to say, I was much more bothered by Hettie's interference in this novel. I'm not sure if it's because we got more from her POV, or if her meddling went over the top. While I understood her reasons for being wary of Pinter, it didn't make a lot of sense for her to push him so hard. Especially when it was obvious Celia cared for him.
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Feb 09, 2012
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Jan 28, 2012
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Review originally posted at: http://pretentiousgrouch.blogspot.com/20...
There are a couple of things that are expected when you buy a book/e-book that's written by Sabrina Jeffries. You will get a decent characterization of the heroine and hero, a solid story for the chemistry of both characters to shine, passable to good structure that builds on what the two factors given and good pacing that optimizes the story and the characters that she created. Most of her books have always taken More...
There are a couple of things that are expected when you buy a book/e-book that's written by Sabrina Jeffries. You will get a decent characterization of the heroine and hero, a solid story for the chemistry of both characters to shine, passable to good structure that builds on what the two factors given and good pacing that optimizes the story and the characters that she created. Most of her books have always taken More...
Jan 26, 2012
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A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries
Historical Romance - Jan. 24th, 2012
4 1/2 stars
In A Lady Never Surrenders, Sabrina Jeffries concludes her Hellions of Halstead Hall series with the young and impetuous Lady Celia.
Lady Celia feels the pressure of her wily grandmother's decree. Marry within the year or lose her inheritance and that of the rest of her family! With only two months to find a man to marry she has three prospects, but there is not anyone who she More...
Historical Romance - Jan. 24th, 2012
4 1/2 stars
In A Lady Never Surrenders, Sabrina Jeffries concludes her Hellions of Halstead Hall series with the young and impetuous Lady Celia.
Lady Celia feels the pressure of her wily grandmother's decree. Marry within the year or lose her inheritance and that of the rest of her family! With only two months to find a man to marry she has three prospects, but there is not anyone who she More...
Jan 24, 2012
SOS
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Honesty is the best policy - when there is money in it. - Mark Twain
Gran is pragmatic. She runs a brewery. Gran encouraged her daughter to marry the Marquess of Stoneville, resulting in five children. When Lord and Lady Stoneville died under questionable circumstances, Gran tried to protect the children from the scandal. Understandably, the five children looked at marriage with skepticism. Gran grew impatient and issued an ultimatum – marry within a year or forfeit her fortu More...
Gran is pragmatic. She runs a brewery. Gran encouraged her daughter to marry the Marquess of Stoneville, resulting in five children. When Lord and Lady Stoneville died under questionable circumstances, Gran tried to protect the children from the scandal. Understandably, the five children looked at marriage with skepticism. Gran grew impatient and issued an ultimatum – marry within a year or forfeit her fortu More...
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Feb 01, 2012
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Excellent conclusion to a wonderful series
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Out of the Sharpe siblings, Celia seemed to be the one placed off in the background in the other Hellion books. She was there but not much of an appearance in the other stories. So going into A Lady Never Surrenders, I really didn't have any confirmed perceptions about Celia.
Mr. Pinter however has been in every single book quite a bit since he was the fore front investigator i More...
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Out of the Sharpe siblings, Celia seemed to be the one placed off in the background in the other Hellion books. She was there but not much of an appearance in the other stories. So going into A Lady Never Surrenders, I really didn't have any confirmed perceptions about Celia.
Mr. Pinter however has been in every single book quite a bit since he was the fore front investigator i More...
Jan 29, 2012
Chucha
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I love Sabrina Jeffries’ Hellions of Halstead Hall Series, and although A Lady Never Surrenders, is not my ultimate favorite among the other five, I still gave it a five starts because I think the novel deserves it. Finally, the last book – I am so glad the mystery is going to be solved and the last among the Sharpe will be getting her very own love story.
Primarily, being the last book in the series, I would advise readers to read the rest of the previous novels first before jumping More...
Primarily, being the last book in the series, I would advise readers to read the rest of the previous novels first before jumping More...
Jan 20, 2012
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Publisher: Pocket Books
Publish Date: Out now
How I got this book: From the publisher
With two months left to find a husband to fulfill her grandmother’s ultimatum, Lady Celia Sharpe sets her sights on three eligible bachelors. Becoming betrothed to one of these wealthy, high-ranking men will surely prove her capable of getting married, so hopefully the wedding itself won’t be More...
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publish Date: Out now
How I got this book: From the publisher
With two months left to find a husband to fulfill her grandmother’s ultimatum, Lady Celia Sharpe sets her sights on three eligible bachelors. Becoming betrothed to one of these wealthy, high-ranking men will surely prove her capable of getting married, so hopefully the wedding itself won’t be More...
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Feb 03, 2012
Dawn
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Another delightful installment of the 'Hellions of Halstead Hall' series. They have all been absolutely wonderful stories.
This one is about the youngest sister, Celia. In her attempt to meet the demands of her meddling grandmother, she convinces her to throw a house party inviting three suitable prospects for marriage. Also in attendance is Jackson Pinter, the Bow Street Runner investigating the murder of the Sharpe siblings' parents 19 years earlier. Celia and Pinter had been infatua More...
This one is about the youngest sister, Celia. In her attempt to meet the demands of her meddling grandmother, she convinces her to throw a house party inviting three suitable prospects for marriage. Also in attendance is Jackson Pinter, the Bow Street Runner investigating the murder of the Sharpe siblings' parents 19 years earlier. Celia and Pinter had been infatua More...
Feb 17, 2012
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Pinter! Pinter was a secondary character that I have consistently enjoyed starting in the Heiresses series, and so I was really glad to see him get to be the lead. Not disappointed at all. I even liked his aunt. Celia was the right balance of plucky and vulnerable and I thought her story was convincing. Well, the part about overhearing the conversation as an infant was a bit much, but whatever.
Two things I didn't care for:
1. Lack of character consistency with Hetty. She always More...
Two things I didn't care for:
1. Lack of character consistency with Hetty. She always More...
Feb 16, 2012
Dabney
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Dear Ms. Jeffries—
I was ambivalent about investing my time in the last of your Hellions of Halstead Hall series. I’ve read the first four with varying levels of satisfaction. I found The Truth about Lord Stoneville, the first book, that of Oliver, the eldest Sharpe child, to be a contrived and insubstantial tale. I enjoyed the second, A Hellion in her Bed, Jarret’s tale—you did a nice job of explaining the ins and outs of making ale in the 19th century. I loved the third, How to Woo a More...
I was ambivalent about investing my time in the last of your Hellions of Halstead Hall series. I’ve read the first four with varying levels of satisfaction. I found The Truth about Lord Stoneville, the first book, that of Oliver, the eldest Sharpe child, to be a contrived and insubstantial tale. I enjoyed the second, A Hellion in her Bed, Jarret’s tale—you did a nice job of explaining the ins and outs of making ale in the 19th century. I loved the third, How to Woo a More...
Feb 08, 2012
Reading
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"I have to say, out of the whole Hellions of Halstead Hall series, I think I like A Lady Never Surrenders the best. Unlike some of the other books that didn’t really do as much to hold and capture my interest, the emotion in this story was palpable and I couldn’t make myself stop reading. How can your heart not melt a little when the hero of the story loves the heroine so much, that he admit he wants the best for her, even if it’s not him? It’s pure love at its best and I enjoyed it thoroug
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Feb 17, 2012
Chris
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Loved it! A Lady Never Surrenders was a wonderful and exciting story. Lady Celia Sharp is the last remaining unmarried sibling. After being given the ultimatum by her granddmother to marry or lose her inheritance, Lady Celia sets upon her plan to prove herself marriagable. While hired by the Sharp siblings to investigate their parents tragic deaths, Jackson Pinter is brought into Lady Celia's confidence to help her investigate her selection of bachelors. Forgotten memories lead Lady Celia into
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Jan 27, 2012
jackie
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Lady Celia Sharpe’s brothers and sister had all given in to her Grandmother’s demand they all marry within a year; she was determine to not marry and to gain a reprieve. Her plan was simple all she needed was one proposal to prove someone would want to marry her then her Gran would allow her additional time to find someone she loved. She hired Bow Street Runner Jackson Pinter to investigate each of the three gentlemen currently courting her. Jackson finds fault with all three because he is
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Feb 05, 2012
heidi
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A solid conclusion to the Hellions of Halstead Hall series. At last we learn the solution to the mystery of the dead parents. The romance itself was perfectly solid, and I appreciated the heroine's "as well hung for a cow as a sheep" attitude. It seemed reasonable to me!
I have always liked the investigator, and it's nice to see him get over his damage and on with his life. And Gran gets her comeuppance, too, which is lovely.
I buy these in paper and they are exactly More...
I have always liked the investigator, and it's nice to see him get over his damage and on with his life. And Gran gets her comeuppance, too, which is lovely.
I buy these in paper and they are exactly More...
Feb 10, 2012
Chris
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Final book of the series and it was great. Loved the ending, but hate that it had to end. This is a great story about Celia. She has to marry or her and her siblings lose their inheritance.
Celia and her family are throwing a party for her brothers bday and Celia's decides she will invite some eligable men to this party. She has asked Jackson Pinter(the Bow Street Runner) to investigate the men. Jackson excepts, but he secretly wants to be the one that she wants. He has had a secre More...
Celia and her family are throwing a party for her brothers bday and Celia's decides she will invite some eligable men to this party. She has asked Jackson Pinter(the Bow Street Runner) to investigate the men. Jackson excepts, but he secretly wants to be the one that she wants. He has had a secre More...
Jan 24, 2012
Jess the Romanceaholic
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Expected Release Date: January 24, 2012
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Imprint: Pocket Books
Author’s Website: http://www.sabrinajeffries.com/
My Source for This Book: Gift from the publisher
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 5, Hellions of Halstead Hall (Final Book)
Series Best Read In Order: Yes
Steam Level: Steamy
This was a perfect ending to a wonderful series, and I More...
Expected Release Date: January 24, 2012
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Imprint: Pocket Books
Author’s Website: http://www.sabrinajeffries.com/
My Source for This Book: Gift from the publisher
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 5, Hellions of Halstead Hall (Final Book)
Series Best Read In Order: Yes
Steam Level: Steamy
This was a perfect ending to a wonderful series, and I More...
Jan 26, 2012
Julia
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Liked the romance aspect of this book a lot. Celia and Jackson were very likeable characters and it was easy to root for them to be together.
I especially liked Jackson as a character - he was very middle-of-the-road, not a rich titled lord but not gin-soaked poverty either. I feel like this is pretty unusual for a historical romance hero. I've liked his character over the previous books in the series so I enjoyed getting to know him more and seeing the other Sharpe siblings from his p More...
I especially liked Jackson as a character - he was very middle-of-the-road, not a rich titled lord but not gin-soaked poverty either. I feel like this is pretty unusual for a historical romance hero. I've liked his character over the previous books in the series so I enjoyed getting to know him more and seeing the other Sharpe siblings from his p More...
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Jan 24, 2012
Kat
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4.5 stars
My review originally posted on Joyfully Reviewed: http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/new-revi...
When Lady Celia Sharpe’s grandmother decreed that her grandchildren must all be married within a year or be disinherited, Celia balked. But one by one, her siblings have fallen in love and married, which means that Celia has two months to find a husband or she’ll be the reason her brothers and sister don’t inherit anything. So Celia devises a plan to get an offer of marr More...
My review originally posted on Joyfully Reviewed: http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/new-revi...
When Lady Celia Sharpe’s grandmother decreed that her grandchildren must all be married within a year or be disinherited, Celia balked. But one by one, her siblings have fallen in love and married, which means that Celia has two months to find a husband or she’ll be the reason her brothers and sister don’t inherit anything. So Celia devises a plan to get an offer of marr More...
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Jan 25, 2012
Abby
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I downloaded this book from Audible.com and I listened to it in two days! I've been awaiting it for several months. I'm a big fan of Hellions of Halstead Hall. I was curious about how the series would resolve the mystery of the Hellion's parent's death. I was also excited to get to know Celia and Pinter. They've appeared in all of the books so I feel like I've known them a long time. I liked Celia the best because of her pluck, tom-boy tendencies and unconventional hobbies. Pinter has an
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Feb 20, 2012
Cynthia
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The last book in the Hellions of Halstead series presents the story of Lady Celia Sharpe and Bow Street Runner Jackson Pinter.
Jackson has resisted Celia for so long now, but when she hires him to investigate her three chosen suitors, it's the last straw. He can't begin to imagine how their lives would ever mesh with their stations in life being different; yet he loves her and can't bear to deny her. Celia begins to see beyond the "Proud Pinter" and the man he really is. More...
Jackson has resisted Celia for so long now, but when she hires him to investigate her three chosen suitors, it's the last straw. He can't begin to imagine how their lives would ever mesh with their stations in life being different; yet he loves her and can't bear to deny her. Celia begins to see beyond the "Proud Pinter" and the man he really is. More...
Feb 03, 2012
Shelly
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I have really enjoyed this series, not as much as the School for Heiresses, but still, Jeffries is one of my favorite authors of all time. I have loved the bantering between Celia and Pinter throughout the series, and even though the series is over, I still loved it. I have to admit, I was a little disappointed with how Pinter's storyline with his 'father' turned out, it was a little too neat and convienent for me, but overall an excellent ending to a great series!
Jan 29, 2012
Sharyn
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This was a great ending to the Hellions series. I had been really looking forward to this book featuring Celia, the youngest Sharpe sibling with the penchant for shooting pistols, and Jackson Pinter, the upstanding and sober Bow Street Runner. The romance was great. The resolving of the mystery of who murdered the Sharpes' parents was a little strange. And the mystery of who is Jackson Pinter father was, well, icky. Focus just on the romance and this is a great book.
Feb 03, 2012
Deborah
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Totally enjoyed this book! I loved the two leads and the way they interacted with each other. I love how the story wrapped up all the loose ends from the other books in the series. The entire family created by this author are wonderful...my kind of peeps! I've always loved Sabrina Jeffries' writing and I know that will never change. She just gets better (and I didn't think that was possible!).
Jan 30, 2012
Donna
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This was generally enjoyable. Pinter and Celia have been favorites of mine throughout the series. It was just a little formulated for me to really love it, though. I enjoyed the suspense and the plot twists-- I didn't figure out who the murderer was until the end. And I continue to dislike any plots that contain blatant manipulation by the "well-meaning" relative.
