First he’ll learn her most intimate secrets. Then he’ll arouse her deepest passions. He’s the lover she’s been waiting for:...
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Nov 25, 2010
Keri
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I won't go into huge storyline detail about this book. As it has been around awhile with some detailed reviews. It took me awhile to warm up to Roselyn and wanted to someone to shake her and say wake up Princess, you brother is no darn prince, but you are married to one. I loved Kyle from the start and more patience than a saint. I can't wait to see what Lord Easterbrook has in store for us, something shocking I am sure.
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Jan 19, 2012
Indiana
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What a pleasant surprise this was! I have only read one other Hunter before and while I didn't like that particular story (because the hero crossed the line), I did like her style so I thought I'd give her another try. I'm so glad I did! First of all the story was really original which is increasingly rare for a Regency era romance. The heroine was ruined - financially, physically, and socially - and none of this turned out to be gossip or a misunderstanding. She really was. The hero isn't title
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Dec 04, 2011
Amanda
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Roselyn Longworth has gotten herself into a deplorable stuation. She believed herself in love, but instead the Lord who had brought her to his bawdy party was now trying to sell her in an auction amid whores. When Kyle Bradwell steps forward and buys her she’s both relieved and enraged. Rose couldn’t believe herself to fall any farther than she already had, no thank to her brother and his hairbrained scheme that landed her penniless and him a fugitive. When Kyle makes it clear he has no inte
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Feb 23, 2010
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A minha opinião...
Adorei este livro, o segundo que leio da autora, o primeiro regras de sedução, acabei por nunca mais me lembrar de escrever aqui a minha opinião. Acerca de Regras da sedução foi uma boa introdução à escrita da autora.
Considero as histórias dos dois livros muito semelhantes, mas apesar disso, jogos de sedução ainda conseguiu seduzir-me mais que regras da sedução. Talvez por ser uma continuação da história principal, agora sobre as repercussões que os even More...
Adorei este livro, o segundo que leio da autora, o primeiro regras de sedução, acabei por nunca mais me lembrar de escrever aqui a minha opinião. Acerca de Regras da sedução foi uma boa introdução à escrita da autora.
Considero as histórias dos dois livros muito semelhantes, mas apesar disso, jogos de sedução ainda conseguiu seduzir-me mais que regras da sedução. Talvez por ser uma continuação da história principal, agora sobre as repercussões que os even More...
Nov 15, 2009
Chris
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Roselyn Longworth is rescued by a stranger, Kyle Bradwell, when she is betrayed by her lover and auctioned off at one of his bizzare dinner parties. Already in despair due to her brothers bank theft and fleeing she is now threatened with ruin when words gets out of her affair and the circumstances of the evening. Unbeknownst to Roselyn, Kyle has admired Roselyn from a far and is already aware of her brothers theft as he is one of his unsuspecting victims. Kyle is paid off to marry Roselyn in
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Jun 30, 2009
E.
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Roselyn Longworth reaches rock bottom when the man that she thought loved her attempts to auction her off to the highest bidder at his licentious dinner party. She does not realize the extent of antipathy generated against her and her family due to her brother's perfidy in defrauding investors from their savings. Kyle Bradwell is one of the victims but finds himself in the position of being attracted to Roselyn despite the scandal surrounding her and her family. Nice vignettes as these two st
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Jul 02, 2009
Kit
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First of all, Secrets of Surrender is so much more enjoyed if you at least read Rules of Seduction first. The background lends so much more to the romance of Rose and Kyle. I've read some of the reviews and assumed some of the worst ones were from those that picked up this story without any investment in the characters. Madeline Hunter brings a fresh view to just how different the British perspectives were when marrying outside of one's bred class. It can be hard to relate to some of the scenes
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Mar 10, 2011
Brianne
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In Secrets of Surrender, Madeline Hunter takes common romance tropes and turns them on their head. Instead of an rake in need of reformation, the hero, Kyle, is actually a business man. Born to be a coalminer, Kyle received a patronage from the father of our villain and used it to the best advantage. Though not a gentleman by birth, he is one of the few true gentlemen in Surrender.
Furthermore, our heroine is not one most romance readers are used to. Rose is a woman surrounded by scand More...
Furthermore, our heroine is not one most romance readers are used to. Rose is a woman surrounded by scand More...
Apr 22, 2009
Margarks
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Madeline Hunter is almost always enjoyable. This current series is a little darker than her other (not sure the name of that series, but it had the Sinner, the Charmer, etc. in it). But one thing I liked and appreciated was that toward the climax, when the secrets are all inevitably coming to a head, she didn't do the expected (and cliched). The hero and heroine weren't overly dramatic about it, though there was worry and hurt, there weren't any "I hate you's" or "You were just
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Mar 24, 2010
Mary
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After finishing several serious literary novels, I grabbed the audio CD of this romance novel for a light read.
Read by Simon Prebble, this romance novel comes alive on CD. I entered the Rothwell series late by reading the third one in the series first so now I need to catch up with the other books in the series. I discovered that Madeline Hunter is a excellent romance writer
The Regency setting is interesting and the characters are a step above the usual romance romps. Hunter also in More...
Read by Simon Prebble, this romance novel comes alive on CD. I entered the Rothwell series late by reading the third one in the series first so now I need to catch up with the other books in the series. I discovered that Madeline Hunter is a excellent romance writer
The Regency setting is interesting and the characters are a step above the usual romance romps. Hunter also in More...
Dec 09, 2011
Ne
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Citando-me:
Rosalyn, que começa por ser leiloada no jantar do próprio namorado, introduz este livro desta forma humilhante, que fará com que qualquer leitor se identifique e simpatize com ela.
Salva por Kyle, uma personificação do príncipe encantado, Rose vai descobrindo a pouco e pouco o amor e o romance que já não acreditava existir num casamento por conveniência (material e não só).
É interessante a maneira como os segredos de ambos vão sendo descobertos. Mais sur More...
Rosalyn, que começa por ser leiloada no jantar do próprio namorado, introduz este livro desta forma humilhante, que fará com que qualquer leitor se identifique e simpatize com ela.
Salva por Kyle, uma personificação do príncipe encantado, Rose vai descobrindo a pouco e pouco o amor e o romance que já não acreditava existir num casamento por conveniência (material e não só).
É interessante a maneira como os segredos de ambos vão sendo descobertos. Mais sur More...
Aug 28, 2008
Gail
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I'm still not sure what I think of this book. The heroine's brother swindled huge piles of money from people and ran off, leaving his sisters to pay the price--only they haven't any money to pay it with. The older sister winds up at a party without realizing it's really an orgy, and without realizing that the romantic swain seduced her as part of his revenge against her brother. She won't do what he wants, so he decides to sell her to the highest bidder. The hero--who is "merely" a rea
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Oct 11, 2008
Ana T.
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He catches her eye across the dining room—a handsome stranger who stands out among the lewd noblemen and bawdy painted women. But their worlds are about to collide in a way Roselyn Longworth could never have imagined. For before the night is out, she will be auctioned off to the highest bidder...and Kyle Bradwell will lead her from one kind of hell to another. Yet from the moment he wins her, Kyle treats Rose with a gentleness she hasn't known since a family scandal destroyed her reputation. And
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Jun 28, 2009
Sandy
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A very entertaining story. I don't understand why it was necessary to enter that one last scandal in the very end of the book ... but still enjoyable. For Madeline Hunter's books, you either like them or you don't. I liked Secrets of Surrender. You read about the hero and heroine each on a journey of self-discovery while they both build and fight their attraction. Recommended for Sylvia Day fans and those who love feisty historical romances. 4/5 stars.
Aug 08, 2011
Virginia
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Ah, nothing like well-written fluffy romances to bring me back to reading. I was getting pretty burnt out on these huge tomes (and then getting GR to tell me that I'm behind on my reading challenge, to boot - pffft!!) and I'm glad to have a bit of fun before I go back to those door stoppers. As I'm beginning to expect, Hunter writes another winner. :) Her plots are more intricate than your typical romance, and even the plot turns that wouldn't be a problem if her main two protagonists actually j
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Jun 01, 2010
I was forcibly given this book by a lady who owns a thrift store. I tried desperately to pay her the 25 cents I owed her, but she seemed ready to eat me if I didn't accept her generosity.
I enjoyed the book quite a bit, which surprised me. It's quite well-written.
I enjoyed the book quite a bit, which surprised me. It's quite well-written.
Dec 04, 2009
Maggie
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I can't decide if I liked this book or not. I didn't get into it like I usually do but the story itself was pretty good. I liked the main characters but did not read book 1 or 2 as I didn't realize this was part of a series.
May 28, 2008
Mitzi
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This book follows Lessons of Desire and Rules of Seduction. Although good, I didn't think it was as good as the others. Kyle Bradwell bids on Roselyn at private country party and takes her to her cousin to save her from being raped. He then with the encouragement of Lord Easterbrook marries her to save her reputation. Her brother Tim is still a problem (he was in other books w/brother Ben whom stole from the bank they owned), but finally gets caught. He gets sent to colonies. The loves scenes w
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Jul 01, 2011
Debi
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Wow, I really enjoyed the other Madeline Hunter book I read; however, the plot in this one just stalled. I abandoned it almost half-way through...just couldn't bring myself to waste any more time. =-(
Jun 26, 2011
Alicia
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Although, the plot/storyline was good and had potential it just wasn't as exciting as it could have possibly been. It needed more intrigue, more suspense, and it could have even used a bit more romance/passion. In the end the book was only just OK in my opinion.
Apr 07, 2011
Patricia
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This one is from my library and I had to read it and couldn't put it down. Fabulous.
Jun 08, 2008
Beth
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This had the most ridiculous first 20 pages...then it actually blossomed into a great love story - very emotional and character-driven. I was able to completely drive the ridiculous premise for the hero and heroine's meeting out of mind and enjoy the story. I've enjoyed several of Madeline Hunter's books before and I was glad that I didn't pay too much attention to the back cover. Why settle for cardboard cut-outs when you have a writer who can actually write real characters? Read this book.
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Feb 10, 2011
i have liked the two previous books, so am liking this one. have the next book of this series and can't wait to read it. i enjoy other books by madeline hunter also.
Aug 12, 2008
Amanda
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shame on Madeline for scaling back on both the steamy pages and the mystery in this latest book of hers... and shame on me for being such a shameless fan of hers anyway... ha! if you are looking to test the Madeline Hunter romance waters, please choose another book by which to form your opinion of her... this book does not represent even close to her best work.
