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With This Ring (Vanza, #1)

by Amanda Quick (Goodreads Author)

3.75 of 5 stars 3.75 · rating details · 2,770 ratings · 94 reviews

Leo Drake, the "Mad Monk of Monkcrest," is notoriously eccentric and unquestionably reclusive.But he is also a noted antiquities expert, which is why Beatrice Poole has demanded his reluctant assistance.

The freethinking authoress of "horrid novels," Beatrice is searching for the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite, a mythic treasure she suspects played a role in her uncle's death...more

Mass Market Paperback, 358 pages

Published December 23rd 2009 by Bantam Books (first published April 1st 1998)

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Nov 10, 2009 Penny Watson rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Amanda Quick is the master of the universe. The first 13 pages of With This Ring are absolute perfection. Her writing never ceases to amaze me...she can nail an entire scene with a single word. Everything about this book is perfect...the storyline is tight, the characters are larger than life, the mystery engaging, the humor is spot on. Leo, the Mad Monk of Monkcrest, and Beatrice, secret author of "horrid novels," are a fantastic pairing. Honestl...more

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Oct 31, 2012 D.W. Nichols rated it 4 of 5 stars

Una historia de amor envuelta en la intriga, el misterio, la aventura y el asesinato. Si estas razones no son suficientes para leer esta apasionante novela, hay algunas más.
Leo Drake, Conde de Monkcrest, apodado el Monje Loco es como un Indiana Jones del siglo XIX, con ganzúas en lugar de látigo. Un hombre de 40 años que tiene el convencimiento que lo que le queda de vida tendrá que enfrentarse al mal que más teme: el aburrimiento. Pero por suerte para él, Beatrice Pool aparece en escena y se cr...more Una historia de amor envuelta en la intriga, el misterio, la aventura y el asesinato. Si estas razones no son suficientes para leer esta apasionante novela, hay algunas más.
Leo Drake, Conde de Monkcrest, apodado el Monje Loco es como un Indiana Jones del siglo XIX, con ganzúas en lugar de látigo. Un hombre de 40 años que tiene el convencimiento que lo que le queda de vida tendrá que enfrentarse al mal que más teme: el aburrimiento. Pero por suerte para él, Beatrice Pool aparece en escena y se cruza, no, mejor digamos que irrumpe de forma avasalladora en su vida y trae consigo un enigma que Leo es incapaz de rechazar.
Los Anillos de Afrodita son una de esas leyendas que de vez en cuando se hacen eco entre las murmuraciones de todos los aficionados a las reliquias y las antigüedades, y parece ser que el tío de la señora Pool ha sido asesinado porque logró encontrarlos.
En el momento en que Leo y Beatrice empiezan a investigar, es evidente que sus fuertes caracteres harán saltar chispas entre ellos, y no solo porque se exasperan mutuamente, si no porque precisamente a causa de la pasión y el firme carácter del que ambos hacen gala, inevitablemente acaban sintiéndose atraídos el uno por el otro.
Los dos personajes son totalmente opuestos a los personajes al uso. Ni él es un libertino ni ella es una remilgada virgen inocente. Ambos son fuertes y decididos y tienen muy claro lo que quieren aunque eso no les libre de sentirse inseguros cuando empiezan a ser conscientes de los sentimientos que están desarrollando por el otro.
Esta novela tiene algo que me ha gustado mucho, y es que el argumento no gira exclusivamente en torno al romance, si no que la parte del misterio y la investigación sobre el asesinato tiene tanta importancia como el primero, no siendo una mera excusa para el desarrollo del amorío.
La autora intentó impregnar parte de esta obra del ambiente tétrico de las novelas de terror gótico que tanto en boga estuvieron en esa época y he de admitir que ciertamente lo consigue en los pasajes más tensos. Las descripciones de las neblinosas calles nocturnas de Londres en los pasajes en que los protagonistas se internan en las callejas o en casas ajenas sin permiso, son bastante acertadas, haciendo que en algún momento se nos pongan los pelos de punta. La inclusión de un villano misterioso del que no sabemos su identidad hasta el final, es totalmente atinada, y más aún cuando hace parecer sospechosos a casi todos los torvos personajes que rodean a la pareja protagonista.
Aventuras, misterio, romance, algo de acción y, sobre todo, el hecho que la heroína sea verdaderamente capaz de salvarse a sí misma, han hecho que esta novela sea una de aquellas que guardo con gusto para poder volverla a leer otra vez.(less)

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Dec 12, 2012 LadyTrix Bransky rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

I've read this before, but I picked it up again for another round of entertaining.

Amanda Quick's stories are set in an era I absolutely adore. The first chapter had me hooked, and I felt the character's emotions, felt their conversation like I was hovering unseen in the room. Beatrice Poole is a character I can completely relate to on multiple levels, and I feel the urge to befriend her. Leo's almost constant boredom mixed with bull headed determination was incredibly fitting as the counterpart...more

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Oct 26, 2011 CamryWagon rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: a-krentz-quick-castle, c-romance-historical

Personally I don't consider With This Ring part of the Vanza series since the island of Vanzagara is only mentioned once as the origin of a plant Monkcrest posesses. Just saying.

I read this book after reading the more recent books by Amanda Quick and I felt as if things were a bit slow to get off the ground. Something about characters being stuck in the boondocks during a storm must have that effect on me. The story picked up once the characters started moving, though.

I liked reading about chara...more

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Apr 04, 2012 Lori McD rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012_read, chick-lit, british-lit, easy-read, fun-fluff, guilty-pleasure, historical-fiction, intrigue, mystery, regency, some-steam, romance, suspense

This quirky book provided a bit of a mystery along with a fun confection of a "romance". The "Mad Monk" of Monkcrest is an old nickname for men of the title of Earl of Monkcrest, because often the men are considered odd or eccentric... of just plain mad.

This Mad Monk is none other than Leo, a man who's raised 2 grown sons (19 and 17 respectively) mostly on his own. The sons are now an a Grand Tour of the Continent with their tutor, and Leo finds himself alone. On a stormy night, as he's ponderin...more This quirky book provided a bit of a mystery along with a fun confection of a "romance". The "Mad Monk" of Monkcrest is an old nickname for men of the title of Earl of Monkcrest, because often the men are considered odd or eccentric... of just plain mad.

This Mad Monk is none other than Leo, a man who's raised 2 grown sons (19 and 17 respectively) mostly on his own. The sons are now an a Grand Tour of the Continent with their tutor, and Leo finds himself alone. On a stormy night, as he's pondering his aloneness and the question of "horrid" novels with his faithful hound, Elf, a carriage pulls up to the front of his house! And in it is a woman with her maid! Demanding to see him, the Earl of Monkcrest!

Leo is quite annoyed and quite amused. And he thinks that perhaps this woman might help him find something interesting about life again. The woman is Beatrice Poole, a widow, whose uncle recently died. Beatrice thinks his death has to do with his purchase of the so-called Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite, a legendary myth that long ago, a craftsman created a statue of Aphrodite, hid a great treasure inside, and created a unique locking mechanism requiring two rings as the key. Leo is a noted antiquities, and he's known not only for his "finds", but for debunking the myths and legends and fakes. Beatrice is looking for information from Leo - information that she can use to find the rings. Because you see, her uncle promised to sponsor her very pretty and promising niece, Arabella, for a Season in London. The Season is well underway, and upon their uncle's death, the girls and their aunt discovered that all their uncle's funds were tied up in the purchase of the Forbidden Rings. Beatrice wants to find the rings, sell them, recover the money, and provide Arabella the money she needs. It seems that Arabella has caught the attention of Lord Hazelthorpe's heir, Pearce Brunby, and the affection is mutual; but should his family discover that Arabella has no dowry, the match would be off in a second, and Arabella's chances of a good marriage are nill.

Leo is fascinated by this forward woman, Beatrice Poole. But that's not all to the story, because Uncle Reggie, Lord Glassonby was a well-known customer at a brothel called "The House of the Rod" - no, not a naughty epithet, a place where the customers come for some "discipline". Uncle Reggie died there, after a "session" with the proprietress, Madam Virtue. And he'd taken a tonic from a Dr. Cox, called "The Elixir of Manly Vigor" before the "session". Seems he was a regular customer.

While Leo is fascinated by the story and Beatrice's persistence, he's convinced the rings are naught but legend. But he's drawn to Beatrice - enough so that he asks his servant to tell her that the bridge to the main road is out, under water from the storm. Leo wants to keep Beatrice at his home long enough for him to go with her to London and discover the truth about Uncle Reggie's death and these so-called Forbidden Rings. He doesn't think that Beatrice should venture into this adventure without a man by her side; and while it might sound very chauvinistic, in her heart, Beatrice agrees.

The problem is that both Leo and Beatrice were married before. And both marriages have their own myth: Leo married a perfect angel who died young; Beatrice married the love of her life and had a union of perfect harmony of the physical and metaphysical. Uh, yeah... they both have secrets. And they're both attracted to one another. The next day, they're wrapped in each others arms, locked in a kiss.

So begins the adventures of Leo and Beatrice and The Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite.
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Leo is all man and very much a man of his time. But he respects Beatrice's intellect - she sees through many of the "myths" around him, using logic to discern the truth - and he respects her spunk and determination. She interests him and excites him. She causes Leo to move out of his typical, bored, sheltered self and do something. And while what he's doing is within his circle of expertise and among his usual contacts, Leo's good heart and quick wit are necessary to keep them both alive.

Beatrice might sound like the typical romance heroine - pretty, spunky, and more outspoken than most women of her day. But I like that these traits fit her character - who she's been forced to become to support herself after being widowed. She shows her softer side, after a time, with Leo.

And their affair - just enough heat and steam and possessiveness and plenty of surprises. But it feels "right" for both of them, even when it's in the weirdest of places.

This is the 1st book of a series, and I eagerly anticipated that Leo and Beatrice would be back for more in book 2. They make a great detective team. But alas, book 2 seems to be about completely different characters. I'm hoping that these two make at least a cameo, though.(less)

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Sep 05, 2012 Donna rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really wish we could give half stars! This would be a 3.5 for me. On the whole, I enjoyed the mystery, the characters, and the way the protagonists got together. The author added just enough humor to keep it fun, without breaking the feel of the period.

I'm definitely planning to seek out the rest in this series, though I'm not certain how the series ties together...the next book is "I Thee Wed", which would imply a continuation of the characters and/or plot from this one. But to me, it feels l...more

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Aug 22, 2011 Nancy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Beatrice Poole, a widow and secretly the author of romantic “horrid” novels, contacts Lord Leo Drake to assist her in locating a valuable relic. The “Mad Monk of Moncrest”, as he is nicknamed, is known for his antiquities studies. Thrilled when he accepts her challenge, she wonders if she’ll be able to focus when his seductive manner distracts her.

Engaged by the woman’s forthright attitude, Leo has reasons of his own for agreeing to his scheme. Little does he know that his heart will be at risk...more

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Jul 08, 2010 LibraryLass rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: keeper, 2008, 2010, re-read

As per usual, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Whenever I haven't a clue what to read next but want something I know I am going to enjoy I always pick up either an Amanda Quick, J D Robb or (early) Julia Garwood. Guaranteed satisfaction

Re-read July/10

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Mar 13, 2012 Talia rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was just a fluff book for me to pass an evening away. It had been quite some time since I read it, and I had forgotten what a fun read it is! For some reason, I thought this was Book 49 for me, so there will most likely be some scrambling tonight to read books 49 and 50.

Dec. 29, 2008
This is an earlier work by Quick, and you can tell. The writing is a bit crisper and the dialogue sharper. I enjoyed it. It took me ages to finish it because I’d start and put it down and then have to come back...more

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Apr 05, 2013 Carrie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: audio, own, cabin-close-quarters, friends-to-lovers, historical, humorous, paranormal-elements, read-2013, suspense, for-ag-or-soa-review

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Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat

I picked up With This Ring (Book 1 Vanza series) on sale and recently, when I needed a good comfort read, I started listening. I realized then that I’d never listened to a book narrated by Barbara Rosenblat. Within the first 15 minutes I was completed enchanted with her style. Without sounding forced, Rosenblat imbues personality into every spoken line. She voices the characters with understated humor and...more Reviewed for Audiogals:
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Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat

I picked up With This Ring (Book 1 Vanza series) on sale and recently, when I needed a good comfort read, I started listening. I realized then that I’d never listened to a book narrated by Barbara Rosenblat. Within the first 15 minutes I was completed enchanted with her style. Without sounding forced, Rosenblat imbues personality into every spoken line. She voices the characters with understated humor and dry wit. I’m sure I would not have gotten nearly so much of the humor in the book if I’d read it in print. The recoding isn’t perfect. Rosenblat pauses here and there in the reading where no pause is needed, plus the chapter breaks feel a little too long. A few listeners have criticized Rosenblat’s audible intake of breath at times, but I didn’t find it distracting at all.

I like a sure thing. I can’t remember ever waking up in the morning and thinking, “Gee, I’m tired of coffee! I want something different.” Some things I always look forward to—coffee in the mornings, London broil on the grill, homemade biscuits with honey, and an author who consistently delivers a comfort read.

The Amanda Quick books are the most consistent of all the pen-names for the writer Jayne Ann Krentz. Usually the books include an interesting suspense story, along with a woman making it on her own, an often irascible hero, witty dialog, and a satisfying romance. In With This Ring we meet Beatrice, a capable and independent widow who is looking into her uncle’s death. Beatrice has an alter ego – she is the very successful “horrid novel” author, Mrs. York, a fact she keeps very quiet. Leo Drake is known as “The Mad Monk of Monkcrest.” He is somewhat reclusive, but he’s also a noted expert on antiquities. It is for this reason Beatrice seeks him out. Rosenblat’s voice for Beatrice is wonderful and droll, while her voice for the gruff Mad Monk is just right. She does all the character accents well and her pacing is excellent, except for the occasional pauses mentioned before.

Beatrice and Leo both have secrets related to their previous marriages, and both are wary of falling in love again. They circle around each other as they attempt to solve a mystery involving some ancient artifacts called the Rings of Aphrodite. Beatrice’s Uncle Reggie reportedly bought the fabled rings just before he died, using virtually all of his money. The rings can’t be found and Uncle Reggie’s daughter, Arabella, may lose the chance to marry the man she loves since she’s now without a dowry.

In true Amanda Quick fashion, Leo and Beatrice spend a great deal of time bickering, but the banter is witty and enjoyable. The suspense story is very satisfying and takes several interesting twists. There is plenty of humor to be found in the story, such as a gentleman’s club called The House of the Rod and a drink called The Elixir of Manly Vigor.

Anyone familiar with Amanda Quick will see where the story is going early on, but that doesn’t lessen the enjoyment of getting there. Like comfort food, sitting down with an author you know can deliver an uncomplicated and satisfying story is good for the soul. When you add an outstanding narrator like Barbara Rosenblat to the mix there is every reason to go back for “second helpings.” I’m going to look for more Quick/Rosenblat books for future listening pleasure.(less)

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Aug 07, 2011 nurmawati djuhawan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: dastan, mystery, hr, terjemahan, romance

gw kasih 4.5 bintang...suka banget sama hero dan heroine nya...walo leo madmonk usianya 40 tahun tapi masih keren,tegap dan gak kendor hehehehe......
sampe nyariin muka aktor mana ya kira2 yang umur 40 tahun tapi tetep sexy :p

eniwei..ceritanya ttg mrs.poole..seorang janda yang ternyata penulis novel misteri terkenal dengan nama mrs.york yang pada suatu malam datang ke estate leo earl of monkcrest yang biasa di juluki mad monk.....
leo terkenal dengan keahliannya mengenai barang antik...dan mrs.poo...more

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Jun 21, 2010 Suzanne the Mighty ~Satin Seductress~ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: author-amanda-quick, 1-series-i-am-rabid-about, historical-romance, funny-funny-har-har, mystery

This is the second book I have read of Amanda Quick's and she is very much becoming a favourite author. This book was an enjoyable combination of mystery, arcane artifacts and romance.

The widowed Mrs Beatrice Poole comes in the middle of the night, in the midst of a storm to knock on the reclusive Mad Monk of Monkcrest's door to ask for his assistance in searching for a fabled artifact said to lead to a great treasure that has been linked to the death of Beatrice's Uncle. As the pair investigate...more

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Feb 28, 2010 Vanessa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own, 2010-finished, hb, amanda-quick, romance-historical

It took me a while to read this one because I had just started it when I had to put it down again to do other things. I was only about 25 pages in, and so it had not quite caught my attention yet, and other matters were more pressing. But I picked it up again yesterday and finished the rest of the book by last night. I enjoy this author and her heroines are strong and different. In this one, Beatrice Poole is a widow who writes "horrid" novels secretly under a pen name. (There is a nice afterwar...more

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Aug 26, 2012 Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable read. Much better than the second book in this series (I Thee Wed - which doesn't really seem related to this book to any great extent). Leo Drake ("the mad monk") is a very likable well portrayed character. I enjoyed his role from the opening scenes of the book right through the end. He's eccentric, charming, and enigmatic.

Beatrice Poole, the heroine, is also well portrayed although she can be a little pushy and demanding at times.

The book made me laugh out loud in severa...more

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May 06, 2010 Stacie M. Ritchie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, amanda-quick

The “Mad Monk of Monkcrest” has always been thought of as odd by polite society. Beatrice Poole has had to find some way to support herself, and she has been searching for the reasons why her Uncle was killed. It leads her to hunt him down, and he is intrigued by her. He follows her to London to help her in the campaign to find the Rings of Aphrodite. While Beatrice is fond of gothic novels, Leo has always looked to facts and history. They are drawn into a case of murder and kidnapping that lead...more

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Jun 03, 2011 Lynne Tull rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: regency-romance

I liked this book. It is listed as a Romance, but I was surprised to find that it was more Mystery with Romance taking second billing. For once the hero/heroine recognized the chemistry between them and acted upon it....no taking it slow for them. Each of them knew it was more than lust and didn't debate the issue for the entire book. I can't say any more or I will have to be a "spoiler". I think you'll like the book. I am still working on why this is #1 of the Vanza Series. So far, the only ref...more

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Jun 29, 2009 Wendy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was just the type of book I needed right now. A period romance/mystery with a strong female heroise. Beatrice Poole is an author under the pseudonym Mrs. Ameilia York. When her niece's future is put in jeopardy by the untimely death of their uncle and a lack of dowry, Beatrice sets out to find where the money went. She finds a reference to a large purchase that she believes was the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite which open up a statue with a treasure inside. Now she believes her uncle was mur...more

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Feb 16, 2013 ms bookjunkie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013, comfort-read, favorites, historical, old-favorite, reread, romance

*happy sigh* This rereading is making me all happy and stuff.

(This book takes place after Affair (there is mention of a character from it), but reading order doesn't matter one way or the other. Also, I don't get why this is a part of the Vanza series, as there is no mention of Vanza in the book. But whatever.)

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Jun 17, 2012 Holly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Leo Drake and Beatrice Poole form an interesting alliance to find a lost ring, which leads them into a murder mystery. And of course, there is some hot sex and romance along the way.
I want to go back in time so I can have carriage sex...
This is Amanda Quick at her best.
I loved the banter between Leo and Beatrice as they spar off each other.
Ms. Quick creates such interesting male characters--alpha, and sexy-hot.
Her female leads are always intelligent, strong, and daring.
They always give the guy...more

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Jan 20, 2012 Meredith rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: english-historical, re-read, romance

I know I must have read this book when it first came out but I could not remember it! Still, this was a pretty good Quick novel, likeable heroine (nice change from the last Quick I read!). Would recommend if you like this author and haven't read this one yet.

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Feb 11, 2013 Melissa Levine rated it 3 of 5 stars

I like how Mrs. Cheslyn was always going on about the schedule changing. She's funny.

Wasn't really a fan of the little excerpts (from Mrs. York's books) that were put in throughout the story.

I'm surprised that Leo didn't just give Beatrice money at the beginning, to use towards Arabella's dowry and whatnot. I mean considering he didn't want her involved with the inquiries when it came to the rings.

This book reminds me of the Lavinia Lake/Tobias March series. In both series' (at least this fir...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Lil' Grogan marked it as gnh

Shelves: historical-romance, mystery

Abandoned about halfway through. Got bored - no chemistry, plastic writing, momentum of mystery not enough to be interesting. Interesting to have a single father of two teenagers as a lead (though only heard from them in letters as far as I read).

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Sep 09, 2011 Myfavoritegeorgie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: audio-book, british-fiction, goodwill-purchase, own-have-read, paranormal, and, z2010-read, 2010-read

The plots to Ms. Quick's books are nearly identical: always a frustrated lover, always a woman who dons men's clothes, always a peril, always a nice resolution.

But they are enjoyable and a pleasant, non-demanding read.

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Dec 15, 2011 Mimma Y rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: my-own-book, historical-romance

ceritanya mirip kisah2 detektif gitu, tapi yang pasti jatuh cinta ama heroinenya
beatrice poole top abis deh, cewe mandiri,keras kepala dengan semangat pantang menyerah, panutan gw banget deh (hehe)

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Apr 13, 2013 Anne rated it 5 of 5 stars

One of my absolute favorite AQ novels! I had to own this one to re-read every so often. The h&h are so clever together and I adore their chemistry. Brilliant writing, clever plot. A

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Aug 17, 2009 Deirdre rated it 3 of 5 stars

Leo Drake is known as the "Mad Monk of Monkcrest" and is notoriously eccentric and inhospitable. When Beatrice Poole turns up on his door he is intrigued and when she reveals that she's searching for the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite. She also believes that her uncle, who last had the rings, was killed for them.

The two of them have to work together and he starts finding himself attracted to this very independent woman who writes "horrid Novels" as a means of support. She also finds herself attrac...more

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Aug 17, 2011 Scottsdale Public Library added it · review of another edition

Shelves: adult, fiction

Beatrice Poole, who writes horror novels, enlists the aid of the enigmatic Earl of Monkcrest to find a mysterious treasure and bring a murderer to justice. -- Lynn H.

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Nov 20, 2011 Brianne rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, historical

I had to take a short break from unsatisfying romances and With This Ring was the perfect way to come back. This was sort of a quiet read, something I enjoyed and would recommend but it didn't blow my mind. I really liked both the hero and heroine, and enjoyed the way they ended up together. Also, the hero's two older sons, 17 and 18, set this romance apart from most others. They didn't play a big role but I liked seeing that both characters were more mature than usual and had lived lives separa...more

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Nov 15, 2011 Nicole rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: borrowed-and-read

I like how the story matches the story of Mrs. Yorks "The Ruins". However, I think that the story is very predictable.

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Mar 23, 2009 Lisa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, romance

I'm writing a gothic novel at the moment, so this was a very appropriate read indeed!

Beatrice Poole is a "horrid novel" writer - she writes gothic novels, in other words. Leo Drake is an eccentric recluse and a renowned antiquities expert. They meet when she requests his help is tracking down the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite, "a mythic treasure she suspects played a role in her uncle's death".

An entertaining read, complete with gothic settings and romance.

"If you start an Amanda Quick book in th...more

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