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In the Bed of a Duke (Cameron Sisters #3)
by
Cathy Maxwell (Goodreads Author)
The distressed traveler Charlotte Cameron encounters on a rainy Scottish night is absolutely the worst man she could have invited into her carriage! It is Phillip Maddox, the reprehensible Duke of Colster, who brought the full weight of the ton's fury down upon her--simply because Charlotte encouraged her sister not to wed the powerful peer. And now the seductive devil res...more
Paperback, 342 pages
Published
April 25th 2006
by Avon
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Mar 21, 2012
steph
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2 of 5 stars
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So you know those books you've already read, that you've forgotten you've read until you are about 1/3 or halfway through the actual book and you're sitting there thinking, "this seems so familiar" but it takes you another page or two to realize OHMYGOD. I'VE READ THIS ALREADY?
Yes. This book was it. I like Cathy Maxwell, I really do but for the second time, this book didn't grab my attention (Hence the reason it took me all the way up until the fight in the middle to realize I have read it befor...more
Yes. This book was it. I like Cathy Maxwell, I really do but for the second time, this book didn't grab my attention (Hence the reason it took me all the way up until the fight in the middle to realize I have read it befor...more
Love it! Love it! Great author! My favorite book of hers. Love the main characters! In 1807 London, Duke Phillip Maddox blames Charlotte Cameron for her sister, his fiancée, jilting him at their betrothal ball. However, he learns that his older twin brother Justin, who died in childbirth, actually is alive. He was kidnapped by Laird MacKenna and was raised in the Highlands. Philip needs to know the truth.------ Charlotte travels by coach in a storm to see MacKenna who she met when he introduced...more
A wonderful story. I really enjoyed it. It was refreshing to meet a pair of twins that were so unlike each other. That was different, original. Even the heroine wasn't annoying as they usually turn out to be. Charlotte was strong and did not cry or make a fuss at every single trifle. In fact, she actually took control of dire situations more than once. If I had any complaint it would be that they fell in love all too quickly for my tastes. There wasn't much development involved, especially consi...more
Jan 31, 2011
Lady Darcie
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
romance lovers
Recommended to Lady Darcie by:
Cameron Sisters #1
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Charlotte Cameron is an American trying to fit into London. After helping her sister Miranda jilt the Duke of Colster for husband Charlotte has been putting up with insane things and she isn't going to let the Duke of Colster treat her family the way he has anymore. Set out on to scotland to met the Dukes enemy Charlotte hopes that this man will be able to help her with her little problem little does she know the Duke is also on his way to Scotland to meet the same person.
Phillip Maddox, the Duk...more
Phillip Maddox, the Duk...more
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Charlotte Cameron, heads up to Scotland, to visit Laird McKenna, whom if she marries him is a way to repair the damage done to her family by letting her sister marry the man that she loved. After her and her sisters came to England, she convinced her sister (whom after being practically engaged to a peer) to marry a man she had loved for many years. So Charlotte, knowing that she and her sisters might be shunned from society, decided that the happiness of her sister was more important. Now trave...more
This is a DNF. I didn't like the lack of build between the hero and heroine before they hopped into the sack. It was too soon in their relationship, and also, the characters weren't entering into an equal relationship. There were overtones of power and control, and not the consensual kind that are prevalent in other romances. I left off when there is a kidnapping brewing, and well, I don't really care what happens to the characters in this book or how the kidnappers are foiled. Therefore, it is...more
Quite the beginning with Charlotte and Phillip meeting on the road to Scotland; a lot of intensity between these two characters right off the bat.
I found myself secretly cheering on Charlotte's lack of "proper" manners toward Phillip the Duke (the American in me) .
Oh yes Charlotte does my American heart proud when the MacKenna's want to attack Phillip. Charlotte takes one man out, and helps shoot another while she calmly tells Phillip to run "and this time don't diddle around" hahaha
Crrraaazzzy...more
I found myself secretly cheering on Charlotte's lack of "proper" manners toward Phillip the Duke (the American in me) .
Oh yes Charlotte does my American heart proud when the MacKenna's want to attack Phillip. Charlotte takes one man out, and helps shoot another while she calmly tells Phillip to run "and this time don't diddle around" hahaha
Crrraaazzzy...more
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I've discovered that in romance, and historical romance in particular, there's a thin line between seduction and HOLY FUCK DUDE behaviour. The hero in this story leapt that hurdle and then the next one of "do you really have be THAT much of a dumbass?" and then the last hurdle of the "I guess since you're such an douchebag you'll have to make a GRAND GESTURE." The writing was good though, so I think I'll read more by her.
I read this out of sequence so not as enjoyable as if I hadn't read the last book already. Based on her previos novels, I was also expecting a little bit more from this storyline. There was so much build up in the first story to the characters extreme dislike for each other that I was expecting a lot of drama. And, I was left disappointed. Instead, they were in each other's arms within the first chapter.
I'm a bit disappointed with the ending, I was hoping for some epilouge to show what the Cameron Sisters says about the lovers. But then, I just have to find out by reading the next books. :)
This book was a pleasure. The heroine is sassy and the hero has so much depth to him! I can't wait for the next story in the series featuring the brother!
The only downer in this book is that it seems like Phillip and Charlotte's love story was too fast paced. But other than that, it was cute. ♥
Amazing book! I Cathy picturesqueness about the old London. One of my favorite authors of all time.
Great part of a great series. My particular favorite of the three.
Just awful. Superficial, empty and full of anachronisms.
disregard....haven't read this one yet. wrong review. sorry
I love this book. Wonderful author. Fun and romantic.
Great book ... Series is really good
Jul 28, 2011
Dorothy Tran
added it
a good book to start the summer ;D
totally enjoyed this
Cute series.
A fun read.
Regency
Rated 3.5
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
A good, but not fantastic historical romance novel. Fast paced, had some nice action sequences, and the romance--while a bit quick to happen, in my opinion--was sweet and nicely done.
A good, but not fantastic historical romance novel. Fast paced, had some nice action sequences, and the romance--while a bit quick to happen, in my opinion--was sweet and nicely done.
What a great story! I laughed and cried many times! Such wonderful writing and really engaging characters!! I love this authors work!!
My favorite book in the series!! Two characters that journey from hate to love!! I adore the extra intrigue as well. It serves up a nice chunk of steam as well!
I am currently on a Regency kick and this one was terrific!!
My favorite book in the series!! Two characters that journey from hate to love!! I adore the extra intrigue as well. It serves up a nice chunk of steam as well!
I am currently on a Regency kick and this one was terrific!!
Begins in London 1807, continues to Scotland. A woman convinces her younger sister to jilt the duke and then finds herself caught up and falling in love with this "enemy"... Fun story, seems to be part of a series but not a problem.
This book started off really well, but dragged on and went downhill from there. Most of it was predictable and the dialog was very overdone in places.
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She lives in beautiful Virginia with her children, horses, dogs, and cats.
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Mar 20, 2011 12:14am