How can an honourable lady like Lady Catriona Hennessy unite with a rake like Richard Cynster? Though charmed by his commanding presence, she ca... read full description
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Aug 05, 2010
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress"
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Sep 16, 2010
Jane
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Apr 18, 2010
Jessi
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I re-read the Cynster series about once a year. This one is the third in the series and it features Richard Cynster. All of the boys have nicknames, Richard's is the "Scandal that Never Was." He is a bastard, but has always been acknowledged as his father's son. Now, however, he has learned that his biological mother left him something when she died almost thirty years ago. On his way to her husband's house, Richard meets an enchanting woman in a graveyard. It's Catriona Hennessy, the
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Dec 25, 2010
Bronwyn
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This is not quite as good as some of Stephanie's other books but it was still a good read.
I like the desriptions of the hero and heroine of Scandal's Bride. Richard, aka Scandal, has been summoned to the north by his mother's family. Richard's mother has been dead for many many years and now her husband has died and Richard is in his will. Richard, ever curious, arrives to find that there is someone else who is in the will. Catriona, the Lady of the Vale. Catriona was the ward of the l More...
I like the desriptions of the hero and heroine of Scandal's Bride. Richard, aka Scandal, has been summoned to the north by his mother's family. Richard's mother has been dead for many many years and now her husband has died and Richard is in his will. Richard, ever curious, arrives to find that there is someone else who is in the will. Catriona, the Lady of the Vale. Catriona was the ward of the l More...
Sep 12, 2009
Joy
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After being frustrated with Vane's story, I found Richard/Scandal's story quite refreshing. I thoroughly enjoyed it although other readers weren't able to appreciate the semi-paranormal theme here, but I did, and I was all for it. Given Catriona's domineering attitude, always used to running her own show, Richard is right up her alley. Stephanie Laurens's writing is excellent, she vividly described the characters feelings, the setting, and how compromise can boost a relationship. Love scenes are
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Oct 18, 2011
Brittany
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I got this through my library as an ebook. I read this book all last night and a few hours this morning and was done before 10 AM. I loved reading Scandals story and meeting his wife. The story wasn't as great as the last two but in no way bad! A little more typical is all. They mystery was good but not unpredictable. I loved The Lady concept and the concept of Catriona being so strong but realizing that a man won't weaken her but make her stronger. And Scandal was the patient understandin
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Oct 28, 2010
Lady of the Lake
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SCANDALS BRIDE 10-22-10
After reading the background blurb on author Stephanie Laurens I'm a bit torn. She started out her working career as a CANCER RESEARCH SCIENTIST! Now, as happy as I am that she has written some romances that i have enjoyed it is a mixed blessing that she retired from being a research scientist!
Well, on to the book... This is the 3rd novel in the Cynster family line of romances. The Cynsters are a proud strong line of family that is one of the mos More...
After reading the background blurb on author Stephanie Laurens I'm a bit torn. She started out her working career as a CANCER RESEARCH SCIENTIST! Now, as happy as I am that she has written some romances that i have enjoyed it is a mixed blessing that she retired from being a research scientist!
Well, on to the book... This is the 3rd novel in the Cynster family line of romances. The Cynsters are a proud strong line of family that is one of the mos More...
May 30, 2011
Ilze
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This was an interesting read, but there are too many problems with it to give it a higher rating. The main problem is the characters: they just aren't human beings. The good guys (Catriona, all the Cynsters) are all flawless super-humans, the bad guys are all caricatures. For me, a romance just doesn't work unless the characters, including the secondary characters, but especially the main ones, are actual humans, with flaws, self-doubt, and are capable of making mistakes, even huge ones. The de
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Jan 17, 2010
Karen
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Scandal's Bride is the third book in Stephanie Laurens' Cynster Series. I started this book several months ago and just couldn't get into it. A couple of things bothered me...first, after reading books one and two in the series, you learn that Richard Cynster is the illegitimate son of the Duke of Ives. This isn't a big deal normally and clearly not Richard's fault, however, the knowledge that he is the Duke's second son and that the Duke and Duchess of Ives are featured in book 7.5 really turne
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May 15, 2011
Netha
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Richard Cynster or spt para sepupu2nya yg punya nama panggilan, nama panggilan richard adl Scandal.
kenapa dipanggil scandal?? yah karna kasus kelahirannya yg penuh scandal.
Richard adl putera dari sebastian, Duke of St. Ives V dengan lady eleonor mcenery, istri dari lair.......di scotland.
lady elenor meninggal sejak richard baru lahir.
oleh suami lady eleonor, richard ditaruh didepan pintu kediaman duke of st. ives.
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kenapa dipanggil scandal?? yah karna kasus kelahirannya yg penuh scandal.
Richard adl putera dari sebastian, Duke of St. Ives V dengan lady eleonor mcenery, istri dari lair.......di scotland.
lady elenor meninggal sejak richard baru lahir.
oleh suami lady eleonor, richard ditaruh didepan pintu kediaman duke of st. ives.
untungnya oleh helena, sang duchess, yg jatuh More...
Jan 23, 2011
Ummi
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After going through the first two Cynsters books, I'd have to say that Scandal's Bride is, by far, the most enjoyable read out of three Cynsters I've read.
If you're familiar with Laurens' books, you will know that her stories are mostly set during the 1800's, featuring strikingly handsome, warrior-like men (not that I have any complain whatsoever) and the classic DID (damsel-in-distress). But make no mistake, the heroines are not the weak, air-in-the-head type.
Catriona, by fa More...
If you're familiar with Laurens' books, you will know that her stories are mostly set during the 1800's, featuring strikingly handsome, warrior-like men (not that I have any complain whatsoever) and the classic DID (damsel-in-distress). But make no mistake, the heroines are not the weak, air-in-the-head type.
Catriona, by fa More...
Feb 02, 2012
Cheryl
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Third in the Cynster Series, I found this one a delightful twist to the normal romance storyline. Written in the signature style of Ms. Laurens, its mystical undercurrent was wonderful and harkens to an earlier time [i.e. Druids]. Beautifully woven into the family background story yet stands on its own. Held my interest until the end.
Dec 30, 2011
Tasneem
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I think this is one of my favourites in the Cynster series. Scandal and his adventure with his Scottish pagan witch is beautifully narrated. I enjoyed Laurens' foreray into writing about the mythical. Wish she'd do more.
I just re-read this book after going back to re-read Devil's Bride. A adored the dynamic in the book between female and male power and ability that she highlights. A strong female without a strong male is brought out to be diminished, uncomplete. I liked that reading More...
I just re-read this book after going back to re-read Devil's Bride. A adored the dynamic in the book between female and male power and ability that she highlights. A strong female without a strong male is brought out to be diminished, uncomplete. I liked that reading More...
Feb 17, 2010
Deirdre
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The romance kept me reading but the paganism had my eyebrow burried in my hairline.
Don't get me wrong, I actually like paranormal romances and the idea of having some goddess worshippers who don't use protective colouring in 19th Century Scotland? Nope not ringing true with me, someone would notice and it would create a huge scandal, or at least regular visits from bible thumpers.
There was also a certain amount of sub-text where the female main character had to submit to More...
Don't get me wrong, I actually like paranormal romances and the idea of having some goddess worshippers who don't use protective colouring in 19th Century Scotland? Nope not ringing true with me, someone would notice and it would create a huge scandal, or at least regular visits from bible thumpers.
There was also a certain amount of sub-text where the female main character had to submit to More...
May 15, 2011
Ellie
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Can't. Stop. Reading. About. Cynsters!
For real friends, I'm going to start reading that Lincoln book for bookclub now. I'm definitely not going to read about any more of the Cynster clan.* Really. Lincoln. It's going to happen. : )
*You know, for a day or two.
For real friends, I'm going to start reading that Lincoln book for bookclub now. I'm definitely not going to read about any more of the Cynster clan.* Really. Lincoln. It's going to happen. : )
*You know, for a day or two.
Jul 29, 2011
Dany
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más lento que los anteriores de la serie. Sin embargo medio que se acomoda hacia el final. cumplió su objetivo, me entretuvo un rato. Pero no es de los grandes tomos que te atreverías a recomendar. Yo por mi parte continuaré con la Serie a ver si el libro de Demonio, mejora. =/
Mar 12, 2011
Christine
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This was the first book in the Cynster family series that I read, and I fell in love w/all the characters!! I had to go out and buy all the pervious releases. I have evert book in the series to date, I hope she can continue for a long time.
Jul 29, 2011
Joy
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In general, I read Laurens' Cynster novels when I'm particularly hard up for a fluff romance read, but the sheer ridiculousness of this one (witches of Scottish vales!) makes this one a particularly borderline read.
Mar 20, 2010
I really haven't tried to read past the part where she drugs Richard, something about that scene has put the brakes on my reading. Hoping to return to it, though right now its sitting in my to be finished pile.
Mar 06, 2010
Sassafrass
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I liked this book better than Vane's. Richard and Catronia's relationship, I felt, was a lot more developed. I especially enjoyed the rest of the Cynster's showing up. A very enjoyable read.
May 20, 2009
Carla
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The romance of a witchy woman and the illegitimate Cynster. An enjoyable escape read. I like that Lauren's books end not with a kiss or marriage but with a meeting of the souls.
Sep 06, 2011
Lisa Lindsey
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Pretty good read. It was a nice change from the expected "Ton Setting" you'd expect with the Cynsters. I'm a big fan of the Cynster Series over all.
Jul 27, 2011
Jody
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May 14, 2008
Diana
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Richard "Scandal" Cynster has been called to the reading of his mother's husband's will, and meets Catriona, who serves the Lady of the Vale. Catriona has been told by the Lady that Richard will father her children, but she fights her attraction and need for him, even as she is drawn to him.
A slightly paranormal bent, which is unusual for Laurens, but another good installment of the series. It loses a little bit of its luster, however, with both Richard and Catriona being a More...
A slightly paranormal bent, which is unusual for Laurens, but another good installment of the series. It loses a little bit of its luster, however, with both Richard and Catriona being a More...
Jan 19, 2012
Anne
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My favorite historical romance author. Such sexy, sexy scenes with strong heroines.
Oct 02, 2010
Sienny
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nice book. baca ini menyenangkan sekali d, bikin kepingin baca seluruh cynster series
Feb 10, 2012
Vera
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The author wasn't paying much attention when she constructed this novel.
Jun 17, 2011
Suzan
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Scandal is great to read. With another fiesty heroine and gorgeous male.
