Where are all the exciting men in London?
After spending years in the glittering ballrooms of the ton, Amanda Cynster is utterly bored by th... read full description
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Nov 28, 2009
maricar
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Such a protracted courtship-slash-equivocation. And I do have respect for Laurens' writing, but this novel, for all its steamy-sexcapades, left a bitter aftertaste, as the premise is somehow an insult to any woman of reasonable intellect; as well as an affirmation for any misogynist.
It wouldn’t have been so bad, really, if it posed as a suspense novel instead--one that just happened to have an awful lot of naked scenes.
Amanda came off like a spoiled, coldly calculating, I More...
It wouldn’t have been so bad, really, if it posed as a suspense novel instead--one that just happened to have an awful lot of naked scenes.
Amanda came off like a spoiled, coldly calculating, I More...
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Jul 23, 2009
Miss Purl
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This is apparently part of a series about the Cynster family. Regency England, natch. I thought it was tremendously silly, and not necessarily in a good way. Maybe outrageous is a better adjective. It’s one of those books where the heroine does things that are just slightly risqué by modern standards, but by period standards, they would basically turn her into an outcast from society. Naturally, the only consequence she suffers is being married to the man she loves, which is really what she was
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May 21, 2009
Mom
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Ithinkif i had lived during that era in history, I would have preferred the advetures that Amanda had. It's hard to believe they were so restrictive. This was an interesting read. I really liked it.
After spending years in the glittering ballrooms of the ton, Amanda Cynster is utterly bored by the current crop of colorless suitors. Determined to take matters into her own hands, one night she shockingly goes where no respectable lady ever should, but where many an intriguing gentlem More...
After spending years in the glittering ballrooms of the ton, Amanda Cynster is utterly bored by the current crop of colorless suitors. Determined to take matters into her own hands, one night she shockingly goes where no respectable lady ever should, but where many an intriguing gentlem More...
Sep 20, 2009
Joy
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Mar 19, 2011
Mandeep
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an enjoyable shallow angsty regency romance.
parts of the plot were predictably weak (such as the "mystery" murder), but that's pretty normal for the romance genre. but i did enjoy reading about the calculating heroine trying to snare her hero. reading what was going on in the hero's vs. the heroine's heads was funny at times. although i agree it did drag on too long. and i admit to skimming through the majority of the "sensual" scenes
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parts of the plot were predictably weak (such as the "mystery" murder), but that's pretty normal for the romance genre. but i did enjoy reading about the calculating heroine trying to snare her hero. reading what was going on in the hero's vs. the heroine's heads was funny at times. although i agree it did drag on too long. and i admit to skimming through the majority of the "sensual" scenes
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Jun 10, 2010
Jessi
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Amanda Cynster is one of the Cynster twins. After five years in the ton, she's tired of looking for a husband. She knows what she wants, a man strong enough to stand up to her family, someone who will love her forever. But she hasn't found that man so she decides to go into the shadows. There, she discovers Martin, the Earl of Dexter. Many years ago, the earl was accused of murder (which he, of course, didn't commit) and he was banished. He spent years in India and has recently returned but not
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Jul 07, 2008
Kris
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This was my first Stephanie Laurens book, and it will be my last. I read about 200 pages and NOTHING happened beyond a really dull 'romance' between the hero and heroine. I actually stopped reading it after about 200 pages, because I didn't want to waste my time on it anymore.
The heroine seemed like a spoiled teenager. I never had any sympathy for her. And I didn't understand her compulsion to target the hero as her future husband.
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Dec 03, 2011
Patty
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I put this book in my suitcase for my return flight from Vietnam. I knew I would want something to keep me company on the long flight home. Laurens met my expectations as always. I was entertained, I got to live in another world very different from where I was and it all ended happily ever after.
My mom does not think romances are worthy of a reader's time. I find that there are times when romances are the perfect book. Just like a good piece of chocolate or a hot fudge sundae. I More...
My mom does not think romances are worthy of a reader's time. I find that there are times when romances are the perfect book. Just like a good piece of chocolate or a hot fudge sundae. I More...
Aug 20, 2009
Deirdre
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This story is part of the Cynster series, this time one of the Cynster Females. Amanda is 23, pretty much on the shelf but she wants someone like her cousins as a love, however that isn't easy to find. She decides that she's going to find love in unusual places and delves into the underbelly of the Beau Monde, visiting those places considered a bit risky.
Yes, there are sections of the book and the plot that are great fun, but there are also chunks thata just made me want to beg the w More...
Yes, there are sections of the book and the plot that are great fun, but there are also chunks thata just made me want to beg the w More...
May 30, 2008
Diana
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Tired of the foppish gentlemen of the ton, Amanda Cynster decides to try her search for a husband outside of it. During a visit to a gaming hell, Amanda finds herself over her head and gains an unlikely protector. Martin, Earl of Dexter, has recently returned to society after being banished for a murder he didn't commit. Now, thrown together with Amanda, he might just have to reform his rakish ways.
Quite an unusual tale, but very satisfying. We always knew the twins would raise hell More...
Quite an unusual tale, but very satisfying. We always knew the twins would raise hell More...
Feb 27, 2011
Manuela
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Un buon romanzo, originale per trama e personaggi, coinvolgente e piccante al punto giusto, anche se nella parte centrale, in alcuni tratti, l'ho trovato un po' ripetitivo, e in alcuni spunti la trama è un po' tirata per i capelli.
Comunque un'autrice che merita.
Comunque un'autrice che merita.
May 16, 2011
Sababa
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This is simply good. There were very strong characters, the plot was good. I liked this tremendously. Amanda was too good. I liked Martin a lot. Good balance between the characters. I simply love the ending. I am eager to read the next book !
Aug 25, 2010
Bree
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Another re-read of Cynster series. Amanda's book was not a favorite of mine in the past, but I couldn't wait to get to the twins' books, after reading so many Cynster males in the last weeks. Amanda still comes across as spoiled, but while last time I didn't buy her "come rescue me from my dangerous idiocy" approach to snaring Martin, this time I did think it made sense to stimulate his protective Cynster-style streak. I still don't think it will make for a good long-term relationship,
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Jul 27, 2011
Annette
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Great mystery plot, but had to wait a bit too long for it to take off. I wish the mystery was woven in throughout the entire story. Mind fluff, yes, but when you listen to it on CD - Simon Prebble makes it worthwhile.
Aug 06, 2011
Holly
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This was my very first Cynster novel (my first Stephanie Laurens as well), and it's one of my favorites. It's a fun read. Every time I see a copy of this book, I'm tempted to buy it, even though I already own multiple copies! It's one of those books I always have close by, just in case!
Oct 12, 2009
Sherry
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If you like hot romance in the Regency era you will love this book. It is my favorite of all the Cynster novels! I loved the progression of this wronged hero into the perfect mate.
Sep 06, 2011
Lisa Lindsey
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I was so sad when I read the last book in the Bar Cynster Series and so thankful SL expanded the Series by telling the extended family's stories. I thought this was a fun read.
Jan 02, 2010
Danette
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One word...HOT.
CAUTION:
You'll need oven mitts, a fan, and a fire extinguisher when reading this book.
The best in the Cynster Series so far. On to #9!
CAUTION:
You'll need oven mitts, a fan, and a fire extinguisher when reading this book.
The best in the Cynster Series so far. On to #9!
Feb 18, 2009
Sonja
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Too much mushy stuff. This took me a long time to read just because I couldn't get into it. Hopefully someone else will like it better than I did.
Jul 10, 2009
Carla
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Very steamy romance; good chemistry between the heroine, a woman looking for a stand-up man, and the hero, a disgraced lion. An enjoyable escape read with a bit of murder mystery.
Feb 18, 2011
Irene
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UH....lots of romance (too much)?? and the book takes a while to take off. She should have cut the book by 100 pages.
Nov 09, 2009
It is an okay read for purely entertainment sake. But would not recommend it as a must read.
Jan 30, 2011
Shalon
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Now i have to find the sisters book. :( Maybe i should read all of these in order? hmmm
Jan 21, 2011
Being
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the worst historical romance i've ever read..utterly crap storyline with loose lead characters.
