And now, Stephanie Laurens has created her boldest Cynster yet - Gabriel - a man who has known the pleasure of many women, but who has given his... read full description
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Dec 25, 2010
Bronwyn
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Gabriel,aka Rupert, is the next in line to get married. At least that's what everyone is saying. His cousin Demon has just gotten married to Flick and now its only Gabriel and his brother Lucifer left of the unmarried Cynsters and they plan to stay that way. That is until Gabriel meets a mysterious woman in a black veil. She needs his help desperately but has taken great pains to keep her identity a secret from him. He must never find out that she is old friend/adversary Lady Alathea.
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Sep 12, 2009
Joy
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Loved it!!! Definitely 5 stars ++!!! Devil may be my favorite Cynster, but so far this is my favorite story. I've always liked childhood friends turning to sweethearts because in those old relationships, new things could be discovered. I don't mean offense to the author but this heroine has the most beautiful name, and I loved her character too. Gabriel, in terms of nicknames, has the most angelic one as it does not concern anything evil unlike the other Bar Cynsters (Devil, Scandal, Demon, Luci
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Nov 29, 2011
Brittany
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Great 5th book in the Cynster Series. In this Gabriel and Alathea find their way to each other. They were childhood friends then at around 12 years old they started to feel differently and ever since would be on edge with each other. Neither understood that it was attraction and love they shared for each other until one season 20 years later! The mystery of proving the Central East African Gold Company a fraud brings them closer together and adds great action to the story. The romance is ho
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Mar 27, 2011
Agne
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I have never heard of Stephanie Laurens or the Cynsters series. Bought this book from a second hand store and got interested by the summary.
So I started this book with pure curiosity, which well didn't disappoint me. I loved the main character Althea, a strong female, thinking of her family and very smart as well.
The only thing i didn't expect where the sex scenes. Some 2/3 pages long. But it wasn't like that every 20pages so you don't really get 'bored' of reading every single br More...
So I started this book with pure curiosity, which well didn't disappoint me. I loved the main character Althea, a strong female, thinking of her family and very smart as well.
The only thing i didn't expect where the sex scenes. Some 2/3 pages long. But it wasn't like that every 20pages so you don't really get 'bored' of reading every single br More...
Oct 24, 2010
Jessi
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My favorite Stephanie Laurens book. I read it often, not sure why it's my favorite but I do love it. Lady Alathea Morwellen has been protecting her family's financial fortunes for years, ever since her father first brought them to the brink of collapse during her first season. Since then, her life has been on pause.
Gabriel Cynster grew up next to Alathea but the two haven't been friendly for over a decade. However, Alathea needs help and she knows that Gabriel is her best choice. So she con More...
Gabriel Cynster grew up next to Alathea but the two haven't been friendly for over a decade. However, Alathea needs help and she knows that Gabriel is her best choice. So she con More...
Jun 17, 2011
Suzan
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A Secret Love is my favourite of Stepahnie Lauren's novels in the Cynster Series. Gabriel is to die for and Alathea is a strong yet vulnerable character and I connected with the characters emotionally. I read and read this book over and over again that's how much I love Gabriel and Alathea's story. It's sexy, dramatic and full of surprises. Those Cynster men just keep getting better.
Jul 04, 2011
Vivian
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One of my favorite romance novels of all time! This is the book that made me fall in love with the "childhood friends/romance" plot, but really, no other books with that plot have come up to snuff with this one. I keep trying, but I guess I'll just have to keep rereading this one. I would elaborate on the plot, but I don't want to spoil anything. Highly highly recommend!
Dec 01, 2010
Cheryl
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Discovering her family is on the brink of financial ruin due to a scam, Lady Alathea Morwellan disguises herself as a widowed countess and seeks out her childhood friend, Gabriel Cynster, for help.
Feb 03, 2011
Slavena
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I am not sure how much I would like Stephanie Laurens books if I ever read it. I have listened to a few and I like almost all of them but then again Simon Prebble can read the paper and still sound hot. :)
Sep 21, 2010
Skytanna
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I thought this book was amazing, the details described were perfect for every scene. I thought as if I was in this story watching it peice by peice. I would defintaly read this book again sometime.
Apr 19, 2010
Bree
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Another Cynster re-read, and this was a definite improvement. Gabriel is fun, sexy and intelligent, and willing to play Alathea's game for amusement and distraction. The sizzling attraction is well-done, and I bought Alathea's reasoning for disguise. The mystery played out well. The only thing that drove me crazy is I'm getting a little tired of heroines with nincompoops for parents. It would be nice to have a repsonsible Heroine who learned it FROM her parents, instead of from her parent's idio
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Aug 15, 2011
Dany
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El mejor de la serie hasta el momento! <3 más romántico de alguan manera, y eso vale para mi. Así que por eso la puntuación. Recomendadísima. Claro está, solo si aprecias la novela histórica.
Jun 01, 2009
Carla
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I do love these books. A very fun fantasy/escape read with strong women and men characters.
May 16, 2008
Diana
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Discovering her family is on the brink of financial ruin due to a scam, Lady Alathea Morwellan disguises herself as a widowed countess and seeks out her childhood friend, Gabriel Cynster, for help.
What I loved about this was the dual story: countess/Gabriel and Alathea/Gabriel. It was very inventive and fascinating; obviously the two merge, and their reactions to the discovery were fun to read about. Once again, the underlying "threat" storyline wasn't as enthralling, but i More...
What I loved about this was the dual story: countess/Gabriel and Alathea/Gabriel. It was very inventive and fascinating; obviously the two merge, and their reactions to the discovery were fun to read about. Once again, the underlying "threat" storyline wasn't as enthralling, but i More...
Sep 27, 2010
Elle
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The story dragged in places. Not as much dramatic tension/conflict as I'd have liked.
Dec 26, 2009
Danette
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I thought the first 4 Cynster's were good, but this was better. The story moved along and didn't drag. Plot was entertaining.
Jan 13, 2010
Maggie
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Not my favorite of the Cynster books but good nonetheless. I'm looking forward to Lucifer's book next.
Jan 06, 2008
maricar
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The lady dons a mysterious identity to keep a heavy burden secret, with no choice but to avail of the “services” of a dangerously sexy man (and the Cynster males are definitely a whole other species of MEN). It's exciting to see the heroine try to hide her identity from the hero, while futilely fighting his drugging seductions. And finally, when they come together in that inevitable scorching love scene you'll still be yearning for more. Will keep you up all night!
May 13, 2011
Ummi
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Another Cynster, another story. But I like this one the most so far. The reason being that the female lead is a 29-year old woman with strong character and Gabriel Cynster is one heck of a knight in shining armor.
I like the way he declared his love best. With flowers and a note; You have my heart - don't break it. Now that, ladies and gentlemen, is a freaking win.
I like the way he declared his love best. With flowers and a note; You have my heart - don't break it. Now that, ladies and gentlemen, is a freaking win.
Aug 06, 2008
BookMaven
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Although Stephanie Laurens' Bastion Novels are much better than the Cynster Novels this is an acceptable read. This Cynster novel is long on sex and weak on plot, as are most of the rest of the Cynster novels. But the book is a passable read.
Apr 09, 2008
Stephanie
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This book was kind of funny I mean did she honestly think that she could get away with her "disguse" with a black veil... I mean come ON! You know he was going to find out... This book had good romantic scenes in it.
Jan 13, 2012
Marissa
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A have such a fondness for Stephanie Laurens. Yes, her writing is predictable and formulaic. I don't care. I love it. And Gabriel's story was utterly enchanting. I think he may be my favorite Cynster.
Nov 30, 2010
Fiona
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I jumped to this book after reading "Devil's Bride" because of all the good reviews. Needless to say I really loved it.
