Lady Sophia's Lover (Bow Street Runners, #2) by Lisa Kleypas

May 15, 2011 UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Lover of Historical Romance

Shelves: 2010-reads, author-lisa-kleypas, historical, historical-romance, historical-romance-series, romance-historical, reviewed-by-me, 4-stars

I’ll make this short and sweet: This book was a pleasure from the first page to the last. As always, Lisa Kleypas gives us amazing characters, exciting yet believable situations and lots and lots of sexual tension, written only the way she can write it – sizzling hot! Who knew antique exercising furniture could be so much… fun?!?

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Apr 01, 2010 Shawna rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of LK & historical romance set in Regency & Victorian-eras

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5+ stars – Historical Romance

This is another beautiful, lush, evocative, and passionate romance from amazingly talented author, Lisa Kleypas. I've absolutely loved every single book of hers that I've read and Lady Sophia's Lover is another 5 star LK favorite for my keeper shelf!

Sophia is an endearing heroine, and Bow Street Runner Sir Ross Cannon is such a sexy, gruff alpha hero. He can chase after me anytime! Watching the stoic, disciplined, cynical Bow Street Magistrate being brought back to l...more

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Feb 21, 2009 Dina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, dik, to-review

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Jun 26, 2009 Rane rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: regency-romance-napoleonic-era, keeper

While Someone to Watch Over Me was somewhat of a disappointment, Lady Sophia's Lover truly made up for it ten-fold!

In Someone to Watch Over Me you meet Ross Cannon who appears cold but not uncaring with the weight of the world not riding on his shoulders. Know to pretty much live as a monk, after the death of his first wife, straightlaced, and a true believer in right and wrong. Ross appears to be large then life almost- superhuman. Slowly you comes to see Ross in a different light, as just a m...more While Someone to Watch Over Me was somewhat of a disappointment, Lady Sophia's Lover truly made up for it ten-fold!

In Someone to Watch Over Me you meet Ross Cannon who appears cold but not uncaring with the weight of the world not riding on his shoulders. Know to pretty much live as a monk, after the death of his first wife, straightlaced, and a true believer in right and wrong. Ross appears to be large then life almost- superhuman. Slowly you comes to see Ross in a different light, as just a man, lonely, filled with passion and not afraid to put his heart on the line to get what he wants in the end.

Sophia at first comes across as a manipulative woman with a revenge filled plan to destroy Ross for a past crime, but she truly has no heart for the plan and slowly as she starts to see who Ross truly is, gives up the plan and as she realized she has fallen in love with him which she fights as she now is a servant and Ross an important figure.

Both characters have a lot of depth and whom had their share of heartache and hardships. With Ross first impressions could not be any more off base with him, and after finally accepting his feelings for Sophia doesn’t let anything stand in his way and goes out of his way to win her over. Very open with his thoughts and feelings and doesn’t run over Sophia like other Alpha Males would have, but slowly draws her out. Sophia stands to be a strong character next to Ross and with her strong will and kindness toward Ross opens his heart that he locked away. The sparks fly red hot between the two and the sensual level is very high.

The story was great and showed more to a life of a Bow Street Runner but also the top guy would have to go through giving up a lot of his private life to serve justice and protect the innocents keeping order where at the times there wasn’t. Plus the rivalry between thief-takers and the Bow Street Runners was a great part to the story mostly the best thief-taker Nick Gentry!

Overall: an another amazing LK story with some great twists and a high sensual level between Ross and Sophia but proving that lurking behind a block of ice maybe a blaze of fire *fans self*
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Sep 08, 2007 LJ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, erotic, historical, victorian_1837-1901

From Publishers Weekly
Against the grit and glamour of London's crime-fighting Bow Street operation, Kleypas weaves an exceptional early-Victorian-era romance that is driven by much more than mere sexual attraction and sizzling loves scenes (of which there are plenty here). Political, social and familial conflicts heat up this story, and not all of the resolutions come easily.

Ever since her younger brother died in prison, Sophia Sydney has had one goal in mindto find the magistrate who sent her...more

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Sep 01, 2012 Zumbagirl rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: childhood-tragedy, death-of-a-spouse, enemies-to-lovers, hero-protective-of-heroine, love-or-lust-at-first-sight, non-virgin-heroine, police-officer-hero, opposite-side-of-the-tracks, secrets, self-made-man, steamy, revenge, world-s-best-husband, worlds-greatest-father, favorite-epilogue

While the title of this book is less than appealing, I really enjoyed it! Ross is another one of LK's awesome heroes. This guy was so delicious (McKenna was my favorite LK hero before reading this. I think they are in a tie now). Sophia was good too. Some very steamy scenes!

Perfect summertime read:)

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Mar 05, 2010 Lady Valee rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance

I would give this book only 4.5 stars.

This was a very sweet and charming story. I couldn't stop reading it until I finished it, although that is what happened to me with all LK's books, LOL.

But it is true that this book was better than the first. I can't wait to read the next.

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Aug 15, 2008 AzuresHeart rated it 5 of 5 stars

I liked the hero in this one a lot... he was very Mr. Darcyish at first... and fought his attraction to the heroine so hard. I liked that he forgave some issues so easily and didn't brood for pages and pages... nice twists on the heroines story as well.

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May 17, 2011 Suzanne the Mighty ~Satin Seductress~ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: author-goddess-lisa-kleypas, historical-romance, fugly-cover, hero-i-wanna-hug, hot-male-in-my-harem, pdf-kindle

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I read the first book in this series a while a go and it was one of the few Lisa Kleypas that I didn't fall in love with, which is why it took me so long to get started on this book, that and the cover where it looks like the woman is being strangled to death!!!! This was a mistake, I adored this book!

We met Sir Ross Cannon fairly briefly in previous book, Someone to Watch Over Me, and he seemed staid and slightly cold with his wintery grey eyes, that just g...more

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May 22, 2011 Leah rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I started this book out warily. The first book of the series, Someone to Watch Over Me, was not the most stellar piece of writing that I have ever read by Lisa Kleypas. I was rather disappointed in it and only gave it three stars. So, I'm sure you can understand my caution with Lady Sophia's Lover.

Another reason I was cautious was the revenge plot. I hate revenge plots. Hate them! So, I was anxious about how this would affect my enjoyment of the novel. However, not far into the book, the revenge...more

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Aug 16, 2008 Sara ♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: historical romance lovers

Shelves: romance

Another great book by Lisa Kleypas! This book was SO INTERESTING! I love books with Bow Street Runners in them... or guys who work for the War Department... (spies)... This is book 2 of the Bow Street Trilogy. Book 1 is Someone To Watch Over Me (with Grant Morgan) and Book 3 is Worth Any Price (with Nick Gentry).

Anyway, So Sir Ross Cannon is Chief Magistrate of Bow Street--the guy in charge. And his wife died about 4-5 years before the book started, and he's kinda taken a vow of celibacy... The...more Another great book by Lisa Kleypas! This book was SO INTERESTING! I love books with Bow Street Runners in them... or guys who work for the War Department... (spies)... This is book 2 of the Bow Street Trilogy. Book 1 is Someone To Watch Over Me (with Grant Morgan) and Book 3 is Worth Any Price (with Nick Gentry).

Anyway, So Sir Ross Cannon is Chief Magistrate of Bow Street--the guy in charge. And his wife died about 4-5 years before the book started, and he's kinda taken a vow of celibacy... They call him the "Monk of Bow Street". It's funny. But he doesn't think he'll ever love again and he just isn't one to have meaningless affairs without the feelings behind it. But everyone thinks he's cold and has a stick up his ass when it comes to women. All the girls want him, but he's "unattainable".

Lady Sophia Sydney is a Viscount's daughter, but her parents died really young and they had no money, so she and her brother were forced to make ends meet however they could. They stole a lot as children... then Sophia was taken in by a cousin, where she worked as a maid. John (her bro) fell in with a bad crowd and wouldn't go with Sophia to the cousin's. So he ended up doing bad stuff and getting sent to some awful awful prison-type thing which was about the same as a death sentence because of all the disease and stuff that was there.

SO, Sophia is PISSED at the judge who sent him to the prison and vows to get revenge. The magistrate was Sir Ross. (Of course...) So she applies to be his assistant and gets the job after some coersion (this is all in the first chapter, so I'm not giving anything away), with the intent to look through the Bow Street records, dig up skeletons in the closet and then completely ruin Sir Ross. BUT there's an IMMEDIATE attraction between them... which complicates things...

The dynamics are so so so interesting! Her HATING HIM and Him WANTING HER from the very beginning... and how they finally finally finally get together... And it had some very unexpected twists! :) I REALLY liked the book! :)(less)

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Jun 17, 2009 Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Lovers of lush romance with wonderful heroes

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Ross Cannon is yet another of Lisa Kleypas wonderful heroes. He is so honorable and dignified. He has this intelligence and way about him that inspires respect in others. He reminds me of how I think King Arthur must have been. He was mostly celibate for eight years after his wife dies. That's why the way he falls for Sophia is so wonderful. She becomes his obsession and sets his heart on fire. And he does everything to keep her happy and to show his love for her. Sigh. I liked Sophia, and I tho...more

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Oct 17, 2010 Mary Kathryn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, lias-kleypas

I really enjoyed this book but like my sister(Cheryl) I felt like some of the scenes were pushed and some just felt out of place. I really liked Sir Ross so I think I had higher expectations than what this book delivered.

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May 15, 2013 Hobby rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: detective, historical-romance, mystery, owned-a-copy

Books ”KEKASIH LADY SOPHIA”
Judul Asli : LADY SOPHIA’S LOVER
[ book 2 of BOW STREET Series ]
Copyright © 1999 by Lisa Kleypas
Penerbit Gramedia Pustaka Utama
Alih Bahasa : Elliyanti Jacob Saleh
Cover by Marcel A.W.
Cetakan I : September 2012 ; 432 hlm
Rate : 3,5 of 5

Kelanjutan kisah perjalanan para tokoh dibalik Bow Street Runner kembali dengan tema yang berbeda namun tetap menjanjikan misteri serta adegan-adegan yang mampu memacu denyut jantung (^_^). Jika di buku pertama pembaca diajak untuk melihat p...more
Books ”KEKASIH LADY SOPHIA”
Judul Asli : LADY SOPHIA’S LOVER
[ book 2 of BOW STREET Series ]
Copyright © 1999 by Lisa Kleypas
Penerbit Gramedia Pustaka Utama
Alih Bahasa : Elliyanti Jacob Saleh
Cover by Marcel A.W.
Cetakan I : September 2012 ; 432 hlm
Rate : 3,5 of 5

Kelanjutan kisah perjalanan para tokoh dibalik Bow Street Runner kembali dengan tema yang berbeda namun tetap menjanjikan misteri serta adegan-adegan yang mampu memacu denyut jantung (^_^). Jika di buku pertama pembaca diajak untuk melihat perjalanan kisah Grant Morgan dan Vivien Rose Duvall, kini giliran Sir Ross Cannon – Kepala Magistrat Bow Street yang terkenal berkepala dingin dan memiliki dedikasi tinggi dalam pekerjaannya. Sir Ross Cannon yang telah mengepalai Bow Street selama lebih dari 10 tahun, merupakan pria yang sangat menarik namun tak memperdulikan pergaulan sosial terutama berbagai tawaran dari kalangan wanita, sepeninggalan istrinya Eleanor saat berusaha melahirkan calon bayi mereka. Tak pelak julukan sang Biarawan Bow Street menjadikan sosok Ross Cannon senantiasa menjadi incaran kaum wanita, yang tak pernah sama sekali dilirik atau terpikirkan dalam benak pria itu.

Hingga suatu hari muncul sosok wanita muda menarik yang memiliki tekad kuat dalam mencapai keinginannya. Miss Sophia Sidney – bertekad untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan sebagai asisten Sir Ross Cannon, bertolak-belakang dengan pemahaman masyarakat umum bahwa pekerjaaan yang penuh bahaya itu tak layak bagi seorang gadis muda yang menarik. Meski memiliki kecantikan dan kelembutan yang memikat, Sophia juga sangat keras kepala, dan ia memiliki agenda pribadi yang harus dipenuhi. Singkat cerita, pekerjaan tersebut ia dapatkan dan setiap anggota Bow Street terpukau olehnya, termasuk Sir Ross Cannon, walaupun ia berusaha keras untuk menghilangkan bayang-bayang wanita ini dari benaknya. Sosok Ross Cannon yang selalu menghabiskan waktunya demi pekerjaan, kini memiliki hal-hal lain yang melayang-layang dalam benaknya, mengusik hatinya dan secara perlahan merubah karakter serta pribadi pria ini. Tanpa beliau ketahui, hal ini memang direncanakan oleh Sophia Sidney yang hendak menghancurkan kehidupan serta nama Sir Ross Cannon.

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http://lemarihobbybuku.blogspot.com/2...(less)

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Apr 09, 2013 Miraphora rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-storico

Orbene, finalmente ho letto anche io questo romanzo tanto osannato. Finalmente ho potuto scoprire chi era questo Ross. Sinceramente me ne fregavo dei commenti tanto positivi che ho sentito su questo libro, perchè ormai la Kleypas è una garanzia e sapevo fin da subito che sarebbe stata un'ottima lettura.
Infatti così è stato. L'amante di Lady Sophia comincia subito con Ross, che nel precedente libro sembrava un blocco di ghiaccio, che alla vista di Sophia ha una crisi ormonale di proporzioni bibl...more Orbene, finalmente ho letto anche io questo romanzo tanto osannato. Finalmente ho potuto scoprire chi era questo Ross. Sinceramente me ne fregavo dei commenti tanto positivi che ho sentito su questo libro, perchè ormai la Kleypas è una garanzia e sapevo fin da subito che sarebbe stata un'ottima lettura.
Infatti così è stato. L'amante di Lady Sophia comincia subito con Ross, che nel precedente libro sembrava un blocco di ghiaccio, che alla vista di Sophia ha una crisi ormonale di proporzioni bibliche. Tanto 'monaco' poi non è, il che è un bene, perchè gli eroi che fanno i casti non mi sconfinferano molto. Dicevo, crisi ormonale. Ross non è certo un ragazzino, ha i suoi bei 40 anni, è vedovo, detiene una posizione di un certo peso dal punto di vista sociale e politico, insomma, non è un fiorellino di campo, sa come gira il mondo ed ha un carattere deciso e forte. Ci piace. Ross è un uomo, non un giovincello, se gli vengono i bollori non si tira tante storie ma si chiede 'perchè?' 'chi?' e siccome non può certo comandare al suo amico lì di sotto di fare quello che lui vuole, agisce di conseguenza. Vuole Sophia, dopo 5 anni ad andare in bianco per sua volontà, ha deciso di cambiare rotta, soprattutto perchè Sophia è una ragazza oltre che bella, coraggiosa e affascinante.
In realtà Sophia non è un gran personaggio, come molte hanno già detto, è rimasta in ombra perchè Ross occupa tutta l'attenzione, le ruba la scena anche quando non c'è perchè l'eroina non può fare a meno di pensare a lui, e noi con lei. Considerando poi che oltre ad essere magnetico e affascinante è pure una specie di fonte inesauribile di ormone impazzito, direi che Ross si avvicina quasi al personaggio maschile perfetto. Ci sono tantissime scene hot, davvero molte, però la cosa non pesa per fortuna. Sicuramente il fatto che l'autrice sia la Kleypas ha reso impossibile storcere il naso di fronte a tutti i loro amplessi. Non so se tutti i 40enni sono così attivi, forse Ross è un caso raro, cmq la storia è stata scorrevole fin dalla prima pagina. La trama non è proprio un gran che: Sophia si vuole vendicare su Ross per la morte del fratello, spedito su una nave-galera quando era un ragazzino. La cosa un pò ridicola è che Sophia cede praticamente subito al fascino di Ross, non riesce nemmeno a cominciare a mettere in atto il suo piano perchè Ross le fa venire i bollori. Non si può certo biasimarla eh, però tutta questa convinzione e questo odio iniziali sono spariti praticamente subito. Ma va bene lo stesso, con Ross di mezzo chi si accorge se l'eroina manca di coerenza? Io no. In tutto il romanzo ci sono solo 3 personaggi importanti: Ross, Sophia e Nick Gentry. Ora, non dirò chi è Nick per evitare spoiler, dirò solamente che salta fuori fin dall'inizio e alla fine occupa una buona parte del romanzo, quasi a volerci preparare per la sua storia, cioè la terza della serie. Sono molto curiosa di leggerla e vedere chi sarà la sua eroina, anche se spero che la Kleypas non lo rappresenti ancora come un ragazzetto sperduto. Galeotto si, giovane si, ma bamboccio no per favore.
Non gli ho dato 4 stelline perchè, sebbene mi sia piaciuto e lo abbia letto in soli 2 giorni, non mi ha dato chissà cosa. Ross è un bel personaggio, diverso dai soliti eroi, però se almeno ci fosse stata un'eroina più 'forte' e meno presa dalle crisi ormonali, sarebbe stato meglio per la storia in sè.
Va bene così, tanto la Kleypas mi piace sempre e comunque.(less)

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Mar 24, 2013 Jessica rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-book, historical-romance

kyaaa kyaaa kyaaa ,can i keep screaming??? Cinta banget sama Sir Ross!!!! XDDD

Awalnya Sophia melamar kerja di Bow Street untuk bales dendam sama Sir Ross, si Chief Magistrate Bow Street Runners yang udah penjarain adiknya dan adiknya meninggal di penjara. Padahal adiknya cuma mencuri makanan atau apa gitu. Lupa juga saya. Nah, rencana Sophia ini adalah bikin Sir Ross jatuh cinta sama dia, terus bikin Ross patah hati nantinya. Tapi rencana Sophia ga berjalan lancar. Sophia malah jatuh cinta sama...more kyaaa kyaaa kyaaa ,can i keep screaming??? Cinta banget sama Sir Ross!!!! XDDD

Awalnya Sophia melamar kerja di Bow Street untuk bales dendam sama Sir Ross, si Chief Magistrate Bow Street Runners yang udah penjarain adiknya dan adiknya meninggal di penjara. Padahal adiknya cuma mencuri makanan atau apa gitu. Lupa juga saya. Nah, rencana Sophia ini adalah bikin Sir Ross jatuh cinta sama dia, terus bikin Ross patah hati nantinya. Tapi rencana Sophia ga berjalan lancar. Sophia malah jatuh cinta sama Sir Ross, dan akhirnya dia tahu juga kebenaran 10 tahun lalu mengenai adiknya.

Sir Ross sendiri udah ‘terpengaruh’ pas Sophia masuk ke ruangannya, duduk, dan mengatakan ingin bekerja sebagai asistennya. Tentunya, ga mungkin bagi Ross buat nerima cewek kerja di Bow Street, apalagi jadi asistennya, tar nama baik Sophia bakal tercemar. Semua orang bakal bilang kalo Sophia pasti melayani Ross lebih dari pekerjaannya. Jadi Ross bersikeras supaya Sophia kerja jadi kepala pembantunya aja, tapi Sophia tetap mati-matian minta kerja jadi asisten, kalo Ross mau, Sophia juga bisa jadi kepala pembantunya. Akhirnya Ross yang kalah beradu mulut sama Sophia, terima aja.
Ross yang udah lama ga pernah diperhatikan, jadi merasa bergantung sama Sophia. Sophia selalu memperhatikan apa yang dia suka dan apa yang dia ga suka, tentu aja Ross jadi penasaran apa sih motif Sophia kerja sama dia. Lama kelamaan, Ross biarin aja, walopun yah Ross tuh pengennnnn bangetttt bobo bareng sama Sophia, tapi dia terus menahan diri, dia ga mau jatuh cinta lagi. Jatuh cinta bikin dia sakit, setelah Eleanor ninggalin dia. Tapi, sama Sophia, apa yang dia rasain bener-bener beda dengan apa yang dia alami sama Eleanor. Jadi apa keputusan Sir Ross nantinya?

Seperti kalimat pertama, suka deh sama Sir Ross. Biar di awal keras banget kayak batu, makan ga mau, minum kopi mulu, tapi karna perhatian Sophia seperti air yang menetes di atas batu, terkikis juga keras kepalanya Ross. Malah terkejut banget sama Ross yang akhirnya berubah karna Sophia, ternyata damnnnnnn, calon suami idaman bangettttt!!! Baik, lemah lembut, perhatian, kaya, punya keluarga yang baik, kenapa ngga coba semua cewek pada ngejer dia??? Lol. Akhirnya, malah Sophia yang berhasil mendapatkan hati Ross. Walopun Sophia punya banyak rahasia pun Ross tetap menerima Sophia apa adanya. Nambah lagi deh good traits-nya. :D dan dia malah rela melakukan apa aja buat Sophia, sampe menerima Nick Gentry jadi runners. Duhhhh, jadi pengen ngelus-ngelus Ross (eh dia udah punya Sophia, ngelus kucing aja :D)

Suka sama karakter Sophia, tough, tabah, ga bisa berbuat jahat. Hahahaha. Kata si Ross kalo ga salah, kalo Sophia itu terlalu baik, makanya ga bisa balas dendam dengan benar. Sophia ini suka nolong orang, bantu orang makanya Ross luluh. Haha. Harus niru Sophia nih.

Ga nyangka sama alur ceritanya, apalagi bagian Nick Gentry muncul, udah nebak sih pasti ada hubungannya sama Sophia, cumaa, ga nyangka aja sama keputusan Ross. And, ga nyangka kalo Ross sama Sophia itu kayak udah takdir. Soalnya kakek Ross tuh suka sama neneknya Sophia, sayangnya kakek Sophia yang ngelamar nenek Sophia duluan. Jadi, kakek Ross sekarang malah pengen Sophia sama Ross. Romantis bangettttttttt~ :D

“I’m so glad you didn’t marry someone else before you met me.”
“That would have been impossible,”
“Why?”
“Because, my love… I was waiting for you.”

PS: baru nyadar nih, kok judul novel ini lady sophia's lover? ada unsur lover-nya kah? pas saya baca kayaknya ngga ada. *bingung sendiri*(less)

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Oct 29, 2012 ies rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance

Lagi-lagi diriku sudah tau isi ceritanya, pasti deh udah baca review temen hiksuu.. bener2 ngga enjoy banget hiks hiks..
pelajaran buatku lain kali, jangan baca review orang terlebih dahulu kalau memang berniat membaca novel ini sendiri, hufff!

Sir Ross Cannon, biasa lah Hero yg too good to be true, tapi sebenernya aku sendiri lebih suka karakter yg Rake dari pada yg alim kek Sir Ross hehehe :P. Jadi ditambah aku sudah tau ceritanya, aku juga tidak begitu menjiwai karakternya Sir Ross, maap deh :P...more

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Sep 25, 2012 Natha rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: translation, reference, historical-romance

Sulit untuk tidak mengatakan buku ini gemesin. :p
Setelah menghabiskan waktu berjam-jam dan termeleleh-meleleh sendiri, akhirnya buku ini tamat! \m/

Sir Ross yang di buku satu kelihatan sulit terjamah, hati membeku dan sulit mempercayai cinta, jatuh cinta setengah hidup dengan Sophia. Bahkan rela melakukan banyak hal untuk sang gadis! (Yakinlah, aku tak akan menceritakan apa saja yang rela dilakukan Ross untuk Sophia, bisa terkena UU Spoiler neh. :D #ngarang)

Yaah, yang pasti sih sepanjang aku memb...more

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May 03, 2012 Maria rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: in-2012

This is the book for which I wanted to read the series. I know it's not necessary to read the first book in a romance series in order to appreciate the second or the third, but I was always one to start from the beginning, so that's what I did.

It's worth it. Ross and Sophia fall in lust within about thirty seconds of meeting each other— especially Ross, who's supposed himself desperately in love with his dead wife, Eleanor.

Actually, most of the story is told in the summary— the rest of the book...more

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Feb 03, 2012 Amanda rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Feb 01, 2012 Amanda rated it 3 of 5 stars

I would have enjoyed this book more had I not read 'Worth Any Price' first. I knew what would eventually happen, but that is not to say that the book was completely wasted. I loved Ross' character. He always had such a solid head on his shoulders. Not like other men in historical romances who go off in jealous rages or fall into melodrama. Ross and Sophia's romance was touching and hot!

The story goes like this... Lady Sophia Sydney would do anything to ensnare the unattainable Sir Ross Cannon....more

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Jan 09, 2012 Lily Bart rated it 5 of 5 stars

Back in the Dark Ages, before Goodreads, America On Line used to have romance chats every Tuesday night. In those days I used to hang out with all kinds of incredible, generous, crazy romance fans, and one of them (I'm talking about you Amy, where ever you are!) was nice enough to send me a copy of LADY SOPHIA'S LOVER by Lisa Kleypas. At that time the only historical authors I knew well were old standbys like Mary Balogh, Jo Beverley, and Bertrice Small. Reading this book absolutely blew my mind...more Back in the Dark Ages, before Goodreads, America On Line used to have romance chats every Tuesday night. In those days I used to hang out with all kinds of incredible, generous, crazy romance fans, and one of them (I'm talking about you Amy, where ever you are!) was nice enough to send me a copy of LADY SOPHIA'S LOVER by Lisa Kleypas. At that time the only historical authors I knew well were old standbys like Mary Balogh, Jo Beverley, and Bertrice Small. Reading this book absolutely blew my mind because Lisa Kleypas just does everything you expect, yet in a totally new way. Here are some things that set LK apart as a genius, and make her gifts seem totally unique.

1.)A MODERN FEEL TO A TRADITIONAL FORM. When you read about how Sophia is trying to seduce Ross, you also learn a lot about crime in London in the 1840's. It's incredible how modern and fascinating it all seems -- literally like a really good episode of LAW & ORDER. There are scenes where Nick Gentry (the sexy villain with a secret connection to Sophia's past) starts sneering about "my people are getting me out of here" and he sounds EXACTLY like a modern gang lord, like Wesley Snipes in NEW JACK CITY or Al Pacino in SCARFACE. And yet, somehow, it all feels utterly authentic and real in the historical setting. That's genius!

2.)A HEROINE WHO FEELS HIS PAIN. While Sophia is a very demure heroine all the way through (unless you count a little pistol-packing at the very end) where she really shines is in getting Ross to open up about the pain in his past life. This is another LK trademark -- she always creates a special balance between what the hero offers, (physical safety, luxurious comfort, a place in society, and stupendously satisfying sex that goes on for hours) and what the heroine offers (sympathy, understanding, a chance for the hero to FEEL instead of just acting out all the time.) When she gets Ross to admit that his first wife freely chose the dangers of marriage and that her decision deserves respect, Sophia is really showing insight and empathy, like a modern therapist. It's all the more seductive that she's so untouched and virginal at the same time!

3.) A RICH TAPESTRY OF PURE SENSATION. While other reviewers can probably describe the sex scenes in more detail, I want to point out that the sensuality in LK's novels is never just about sex. All five senses are always infolved in every scene. You come away not just wanting to live out the sex scenes, but also to wear all the clothes, eat all the food, drink all the liquor, and smoke all the cigars (if you're into that sort of thing.) The texture of each novel is always fully sensual and fully visceral at all times.

4.) ELEGANCE WITHOUT TEDIUM. One thing that's striking about LADY SOPHIA'S LOVER is that it's clearly a Victorian novel. Yet it could really be set any time from 1830 to 1890. Lisa Kleypas knows how to create an elegant atmosphere -- the fog, the greatcoats, the lovely gowns -- without bogging you down in the Corn Laws or the Reform Movement. These novels are timeless, and will never date because they could be set in almost any era. It's like the way Motown Soul from the Sixties still sounds fresh and new even after all these years, while the Jefferson Airplane sounds dated and almost quaint.

Not only is this my favorite Lisa Kleypas novel, but if I had to pick one book to show the world what historical romance is all about, this is the one I'd pick.

Thanks Amy!(less)

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Dec 14, 2011 lia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance

I read this book for the second or third time, i couldn't remember.
But what i do remember, is that i thoroughly enjoy reading it again.

Lady Sophia's lover is the book that got me hook to Lisa Kleypas, and as Kleypas now taking sabbatical in writing (because there's has been a long time since her last book was published). I start rereading her work. And Lady Sophia's lover does not disappoint.

The story began when Sophia's a gentlewoman fallen on hard time apply for work as Sir Ross' assistant....more

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Sep 16, 2011 Roberta rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2010

L'amante di Lady Sophia è il secondo della serie di Bow Street ma si legge benissimo da solo (il primo è Ti amerò per sempre ma è uscito solo in edicola per ora).

Lady Sophia Sydney, giovane nobile decaduta, si fa assumere come assistente dal celebre Ross Cannon, magistrato che opera dai suoi uffici in Bow Sreet. Sophia è convinta che Ross sia il responsabile della morte del fratello, condannato a un anno di nave prigione (dove ha trovato la morte) per un semplice furto.
Il suo piano è scovare n...more

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Sep 02, 2011 RomReader rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical

Impoverished viscount's daughter has worked as a domestic servant for years in order to survive since her parents died when she was a teen. She offers her household & organizational skills to work for Bow-Street-runner magistrate Hero. Her secret goal is to avenge the death of her young brother due to Hero's judgment by attempting to ruin his career & by breaking his heart. But she changes her mind later as she sees that Hero is different than what she thought he was. How will Hero react...more

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Mar 09, 2010 Catherine rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: england, historical, romance, series

Ross Cannon is the head of Bow Street and is looking for a new assistant. Sophia Sydney interviews for the position and even though Ross knows it is a bad idea he hires her anyway. He senses that she has some ulterior motive and wants to find out what it is... and he is of course very attracted to her. Sophia does indeed have another reason for being there. She is out for revenge and she will do anything to achieve it. She is determined to prove that Ross is dirty and expose him. To cap it off s...more Ross Cannon is the head of Bow Street and is looking for a new assistant. Sophia Sydney interviews for the position and even though Ross knows it is a bad idea he hires her anyway. He senses that she has some ulterior motive and wants to find out what it is... and he is of course very attracted to her. Sophia does indeed have another reason for being there. She is out for revenge and she will do anything to achieve it. She is determined to prove that Ross is dirty and expose him. To cap it off she wants to make him fall in love with her so she can spurn him and crush him completely.

I am a big fan of Lisa Kleypas and usually read her books in one sitting. Unfortunately this one was just kind of meh for me. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. It was just sort of... average. I found myself easily putting the book down to do other things. There was nothing horribly wrong with it; it was pleasant but rather bland.

Ross was a very nice man. I admired the fact that he held his wife's memory close and preferred to wait for a relationship with substance rather than sleep with just anyone. I respected the fact that he could admit it to himself that he missed the companionship of being married. What lowered his character in my eyes was the slow reveal of his relationship with his wife. The comment about his protector aspect just made me shake my head. I would have preferred that he loved his wife completely and was able to fall in love again anyway.

I went back and forth on my opinion of Sophia. I respected her reasons for revenge and wasn't bothered at all by her past indiscretion. I rather liked the fact that she was a little older and seemed more mature. I was a little bothered by how quickly her revenge was forgotten. I guess I was looking for more character tension as she had to struggle to reconcile her attraction to Ross while still hating him for what happened to her brother. I didn't want a book full of nonstop fighting, but I didn't expect her to just suddenly decide he's a great guy and give up any conflict. I guess I got the wrong impression from the book description.

Although I found Sophia and Ross (and their romance) rather tame, my attention was caught by the additional character reveal toward the end. I found the duality of his character very catching. I wanted to know more about him and be able to see from his point of view.

As I said before, there was nothing wrong with the book. It was just not what I was expecting and not really anything I wanted. I would still most emphatically recommend other works by this author. (less)

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Jan 11, 2013 Lori rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-books

This book is a definite Kleypas novel: sweet love story with steaming hot love scenes. Lady Sophia's Lover revolves around Sophia and Ross. Ross is a powerful magistrate due to his commitment to his work and the accomplishments within his title. He has been a widow for a few years and has been celibate for a good portion of it. Sophia has a scandalous past and approaches Ross for employment unbeknownst to Ross that she has ulterior motives in securing her place near the "Monk" magistrate.

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May 24, 2011 Gokce ~Muslin Myst~ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: author-lisa-kleypas, books-i-own, historical-romance, series, 2011, adult, favourites, hero-i-loved, heroine-i-loved, in-my-harem

Loved this book. Really did. It was definitely better than the previous one in both its characters and storyline.

Sir Ross, aka Monk of Bow Street -see the potential already?- encounters the beautiful and strong Lady Sophia who applies for the job to be his assistant at Bow Street. But of course they both have their secret pasts and their own pains to get over. There's a bit of everything in this book. Revenge, regret, fear, love, heat and secret admirers.

I liked Lady Sophia. Even though she had...more Loved this book. Really did. It was definitely better than the previous one in both its characters and storyline.

Sir Ross, aka Monk of Bow Street -see the potential already?- encounters the beautiful and strong Lady Sophia who applies for the job to be his assistant at Bow Street. But of course they both have their secret pasts and their own pains to get over. There's a bit of everything in this book. Revenge, regret, fear, love, heat and secret admirers.

I liked Lady Sophia. Even though she had a shady past she wasn't afraid to face the consequences and troubles that brought up. She wasn't the kind of heroine to shy away from her problems and she was the strong woman who had to play helpless to get what she wanted which bothered her but it was nice to read for me. She was determined and no matter how cruel and cold she tried to feel about ceratin things, she just was that much warmer. And I liked her.

Sir Ross..Do you even have to ask? He was nicknamed the Monk of Bow Street for God's sake! So you can see that I'm going to his extreme sensuality with this. His apetite for passion was breathtaking. I mean I know all Lisa Kleypas heroes have their own passionate ways but Sir Ross must've been the one who was most creative and insatiable. That bouncy horse thing? Remember that anyone? Or rather, able to forget, anyone?

But other than his wickedness in bed, and out of it, he was also a good hero. The one I'd expect from a Lisa Kleypas book. I liked his mature and rational character but he could also tap into his emotions. In fact, as much as he tried to appear like a cold, rational person, he was rather more in touch and grasp of those emotions. When he found the thing worth fighting for, he wasn't afraid to leave the rules behind and follow it. Gotta love that in a man.

As for the two of them together, they made quite a good couple. They were both passionate and not afraid to explore. They both had their fears and doubts but that didn't stop them from hanging on to each other and hope.

There was also a slight mystery involving Lady Sophia as well which was quite nice and surprising. It allowed the storyline to advance and it was nice to wonder.

And in some certain part of this book, was anyone else reminded of a previous hero in a similar situation? Say, a certain gypsy? I remember reading the almost exact description for him by another doctor :D

Overall, I loved this book. It was definitely better than the one before. Characters were more in sync and we were able to know more about their pasts. I realize now that this series is different in its characters and storyline than Lisa's previous work that I've read. There's more action involved and I think I like that in a historical. (less)

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Apr 30, 2013 Oleta Blaylock rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the second story in the Bow Street Runner series. It is about Sir Ross Cannon and Sophia Snyder. This story picks up about 6 months after the last book. It was wonderful that the Sir Ross found someone to show him that there was someone out there that wanted to take care of him and make his life better. It is a revelation when he realizes that he has buried himself so completely in his work. Ross Cannon is a good man that has found his calling in the judicial system. He is fair and compa...more This is the second story in the Bow Street Runner series. It is about Sir Ross Cannon and Sophia Snyder. This story picks up about 6 months after the last book. It was wonderful that the Sir Ross found someone to show him that there was someone out there that wanted to take care of him and make his life better. It is a revelation when he realizes that he has buried himself so completely in his work. Ross Cannon is a good man that has found his calling in the judicial system. He is fair and compassionate and understanding. He stands up of women and children. He also takes in strays and tries to provide them a stable environment to excel in.

Sophia needs a job and is determined to get Sir Ross Cannon to hire her. She convinces him that she can be his assistant and his housekeeper. She is also there to ruin Ross Cannon. She blames him for the death of her brother. It isn't long though that she realizes that her assumptions about Sir Ross where incorrect. Sophia is intelligent, quick to learn and compassionate to a fault at times. She hasn't had an easy life but she hasn't let that stop her or make her bitter. It isn't long until she has Ross eating and sleeping better and more consistently than he has in a very long time. She wins over the runners and the servants in no time. She also wins over Ross's family, except for his younger brother.

There is a good deal of foreplay and sex in this book. Ross is a heathy, deprived male that finally finds his mate and he is determined to claim Sophia. Ms. Kleypas writes some wonderful love scenes. She also writes some despicable men that you want to take out and beat. Sophia's former lover is one of them. He is a vile man that does what it takes to get what he wants. Ms. Kleypas does and good job of showing how vulnerable a woman's fate was during this time period. She also shows that life in London wasn't all wonder and light. Ms. Kleypas a very good story teller that I never hesitate to read. I can't recommend her highly enough.(less)

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Jul 19, 2012 Mary rated it 3 of 5 stars

Much improved over the first book of the series, "Lady Sophia's Lover" is a well-paced historical romance that shifts its focus away from character norms. The trilogy features the Bow Street Runners instead of well-to-do Dukes and Earls, though these uncommon heros are fashioned to be just as fabulously wealthy.

Since I did not read the synopsis before starting this book, I will admit that Sophia's motive took me by surprise with her 180 degree moods. Her inner struggle of love and hate takes up...more

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