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54th out of 104 books
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310 voters
Mastering the Marquess (Stantons)
by
Vanessa Kelly (Goodreads Author)
Filled with dramatic turns and humorous twists, this deftly written Regency debut tells of a tangled love and mismatched lovers who ultimately find their way to a happy ending. Original.
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
April 1st 2009
by Zebra
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Wow! What a great book. Vanessa Kelly is definitely one to watch. Her prose is wonderfully evocative. This is a character-driven Regency romance of the old-school, but with a sexier feel. Loved it!
In the face of societal adversity, what to do? Sacrifice one’s dignity, or one’s love?
Meredith Burnley is a country spinster with no big aspiration other than taking care of her frail sister, Annabel. She will do everything for the girl, and when the time actually comes, Meredith knows she has to take matters in her own hands. Marriage would save Annabel from the dire fate their guardian has planned for her, and Meredith knows only the most powerful man of their acquaintance would secure Annabel...more
Meredith Burnley is a country spinster with no big aspiration other than taking care of her frail sister, Annabel. She will do everything for the girl, and when the time actually comes, Meredith knows she has to take matters in her own hands. Marriage would save Annabel from the dire fate their guardian has planned for her, and Meredith knows only the most powerful man of their acquaintance would secure Annabel...more
Mastering The Marquess by Vanessa Kelly
Regency Mass Market Paperback - April 7th
4 ½ Stars
Vanessa Kelly’s Mastering the Marquess is the story of Meredith Burnley and her half-sister Annabel who must flee their peaceful existence in the country when their uncle and guardian tries to force Meredith to marry his son in order to gain her inheritance. They flee to Annabel’s grandparents in the hopes of finding aid where they encounter Annabel’s grandparent’s nephew Stephen Mallory, The Marquess of S...more
Regency Mass Market Paperback - April 7th
4 ½ Stars
Vanessa Kelly’s Mastering the Marquess is the story of Meredith Burnley and her half-sister Annabel who must flee their peaceful existence in the country when their uncle and guardian tries to force Meredith to marry his son in order to gain her inheritance. They flee to Annabel’s grandparents in the hopes of finding aid where they encounter Annabel’s grandparent’s nephew Stephen Mallory, The Marquess of S...more
This book was ok. I liked the characters.. I liked the story.. but it just seemed like it dragged at times. There were many parts where I found myself thinking.. get on with it.
The main premise is that two orphaned half sisters are threatened by relatives.. and so they flee to London to find protection with other highly placed relatives of the younger girl.
The reason that the "bad" relatives are threatening them was fairly predictable but it was a good plot for landing the girls in the middle of...more
The main premise is that two orphaned half sisters are threatened by relatives.. and so they flee to London to find protection with other highly placed relatives of the younger girl.
The reason that the "bad" relatives are threatening them was fairly predictable but it was a good plot for landing the girls in the middle of...more
Aug 27, 2011
Gayle Cochrane
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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Mastering the Marquess is such an enjoyable read, that I hope I can do it justice in a review. It is fast paced story, with complex characters caught up in the midst of family intrigue and strong passions. (Yes, there is intrigue and passion.) It is the story of Meredith and her younger sister Annabel who are thrown into the social whirl of London's season, unprepared for the complexity, and cattiness of the ton. Meredith already has trouble looking on the bright side of things and she suffers t...more
In the mood for a silly-sweet romance? Try "Mastering the Marquess" by Vanessa Kelly. It was a fairly quick read, the plot was easy to follow, the characters were entertaining, and what sex there was, was pretty hot. Better yet, as an 'author debut' novel from Zebra Historical, the price is an economical $3.99. Now that's hard to beat!
Lady in distress. Meredith doesn't expect much out of life for herself. She has the estate left to her by her beloved father, and her painting. But when it comes t...more
Lady in distress. Meredith doesn't expect much out of life for herself. She has the estate left to her by her beloved father, and her painting. But when it comes t...more
I really liked the luvable hero, 1 of the better ones I've read in romancelandia. Stephen's smitten w/ Meredith @ 1st sight from the moment she barges into his uncle's house. He proceeds to woo, pursue & seduce her. The feeling is mutual as Meredith thinks he's the most dazzlingly purrfect man she's ever laid eyes on, but she tries her darndest to resist his attraction. She feels that their background & lifestyles are 2 polar opposites, so she gives hero a run for his money. She worries...more
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I usually read historical romances with a strong Highlander, so maybe this was just a little bit too prim and proper for me.
In saying that I liked the characters in this book, but just found it a little slow going and have only given it 2 stars because I found myself skimming along a bit to the good bits. Mind you nothing was too prim and proper when they reached the bedroom!
In saying that I liked the characters in this book, but just found it a little slow going and have only given it 2 stars because I found myself skimming along a bit to the good bits. Mind you nothing was too prim and proper when they reached the bedroom!
Very entertaining in parts (e.g. the love scenes), good period feeling, but other parts were over the top to the point of being gothic (which I detest). Also the heroine Meredith was a lovely person, but didn't quite become a real character that I could relate to.
Several reviewers have called Silverton, the hero, a "rake" but the way he was portrayed in this book, he was definitely not a rake, just a normal red-blooded male. A Regency rake, in my opinion, is a man who is just on the edge of bein...more
Several reviewers have called Silverton, the hero, a "rake" but the way he was portrayed in this book, he was definitely not a rake, just a normal red-blooded male. A Regency rake, in my opinion, is a man who is just on the edge of bein...more
Excellent romance set in the Regency period. The characters of Meredith and Silverton are true to the time and bring the era to life. I loved the richness of detail and the flowing pace of the storyline. Can't wait for the next book from this author.
Keep an eye out for this one when it lands at a bookstore near you. I was hooked from the opening sentence, and it just got better. My prediction is that Vanessa Kelly will be joining the ranks of the best writers in historical romance.
J'ai connu bien mieux! c'est répétitif, je me disais "bon allez, passe à autre chose, on a compris maintenant" C'est dommage car sans ses répétitions inutiles, l'histoire est plutôt bien. Trèssssssss mitigé pour ce livre! Dommage :(
Excellent book with a great story. I thought it went on just a little bit too long, but I still enjoyed it enough that I consider it a keeper.
I really enjoyed this book. I was drawn in from the beginning and didn't want to put it down. The only thing that lets it down, for me, was the rude bits. I would have given it 5 stars if it weren't for a few bits I skipped over, because they were a bit racy. As I read it felt as though I really knew the charecters and experinced their lives.
This story just pulled me right in and kept me reading until I was done. Well done & now on to book #2 in the Stanton Family series.
My first by Kelly. This was entertaining enough. Didn't really pick up until midway. I'll read this author again.
I loved it!
I really loved Silverton and Meredith, and the plot was easy to follow, but at times did kinda drag for me, nonetheless a great book! I look forward to more from Vanessa Kelly!
I really loved Silverton and Meredith, and the plot was easy to follow, but at times did kinda drag for me, nonetheless a great book! I look forward to more from Vanessa Kelly!
Booksellers' Best Award entry. Good writing. Interesting storyline, erotic scenes in the 2nd half. An enjoyable, good read.
Apr 17, 2011
Rhonda Jones
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Very good book
3.75 out of 5 stars
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Janice
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KOBO
I loved this! All the authentic flavor and simmering sexual tension of an old-school Regency mixed with the sexiness and accessibility of a single-title historical. An engaging read that I found hard to put down.
More like a 3.5 to be exact.
May 15, 2013
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Vanessa Kelly writes Regency-set historical romance for Kensington Zebra. Her books have finaled in numerous contests, and she has been named by Booklist as "one of the new stars of historical romance." Her third book, My Favorite Countess, was nominated for a Reviewers' Choice Award by RT Book Reviews. Her second book, Sex And The Single Earl, won the Maggie Medallion for Best Historical Romance....more
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May 06, 2009 06:35pm