Who says a proper lady can't carry a knife?
He created the perfect woman…
The impoverished Duke of Monchester despises the rich Americans who f... read full description
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Jul 26, 2011
Sandy
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Kathryne Kennedy has become a favorite author for me since I started reading her Relics of Merlin series. The world she has created in those books is fun to read, the characters are delightful, she gives the reader a new look at the paranormal, and I look forward to each new addition to the series. So when I had the chance the read her new historical, I jumped at it. She’s taken an old story and put her own spin on it, giving us more delightful characters that very stealthily sneak under your sk
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Dec 09, 2009
Leslie
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While it took a bit longer to read My Unfair Lady than I would have liked, once I got into it, I did enjoy the story of Summer and her duke. I do think I would have enjoyed it more had the pace been quicker, with more details of the duke's attempts at transforming Summer into a lady. Even without that, I found the developing relationship between the two quite interesting.
From the beginning, Summer Wine Lee is an enigma to the Duke of Monchester. He really doesn't know what to make o More...
From the beginning, Summer Wine Lee is an enigma to the Duke of Monchester. He really doesn't know what to make o More...
Dec 09, 2009
Gaby
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My Unfair Lady
Frontier-bred Summer Wine Lee was raised in Tombstone, Arizona learning how to shoot, use a knife, and generally take care of herself. When her father made a fortune in silver mines and railroads, he wanted her to have the advantages he never had and sent her to New York City for culture and society. Summer Wine Lee falls in love with an Astor but she is ridiculed for her lack of style and polish. To win over her beloved's family, Summer Wine goes to London to become a More...
Frontier-bred Summer Wine Lee was raised in Tombstone, Arizona learning how to shoot, use a knife, and generally take care of herself. When her father made a fortune in silver mines and railroads, he wanted her to have the advantages he never had and sent her to New York City for culture and society. Summer Wine Lee falls in love with an Astor but she is ridiculed for her lack of style and polish. To win over her beloved's family, Summer Wine goes to London to become a More...
Nov 29, 2009
Haley
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My Unfair Lady by Kathryne Kennedy
Genre: Historical fiction, Historical Romance
Rating: 4/5
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HE CREATED THE PERFECT WOMAN… the impoverished Duke of Monchester despises the rich Americans who flock to London, seeking to buy their way into the ranks of the British peerage. So when railroad heiress Summer Wine Lee offers him a king’s ransom if he’ll teach her to become a proper lady, he’s prepared to rebuff her. But when he meets the More...
Genre: Historical fiction, Historical Romance
Rating: 4/5
Summary (from the back of the book):
HE CREATED THE PERFECT WOMAN… the impoverished Duke of Monchester despises the rich Americans who flock to London, seeking to buy their way into the ranks of the British peerage. So when railroad heiress Summer Wine Lee offers him a king’s ransom if he’ll teach her to become a proper lady, he’s prepared to rebuff her. But when he meets the More...
Sep 12, 2010
Sans
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The Good Things: Byron wasn't a towering example of man muscle. Yes, he was still muscular and happened to know kung fu, but he was a short man. While it wouldn't work for me personally, I loved meeting a hero that was not described as the second coming of Heracles. And he was sarky. That made me love him all the more. Also? He was poor! Yes, he held the highest title of the Peerage next to that of royalty. But he was dirt poor! Let's hear it for a hero that is a poor, short, has a tongue that c
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Nov 17, 2009
Marie
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Remember that story "My Fair Lady" with Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins? This is the same concept with a blend of both America and England and a larger dash of a southern accent.This novel features Summer Wine Lee... a name that makes you blink.. as it did to the snooty English people she met. Immediately we are transported with her to England to fetch herself some manners, as I had no idea that Americans just didn't have any in those days. Summer's rich father was too busy to teach
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Dec 20, 2009
Jennifer
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This was a quick pleasant read. I liked Summer and her spunky self. As much as she tried to change herself to fit in with society, Summer would keep reverting back to her normal usual self, whipping out her knife at a moments notice. Maybe it's the street smarts in me, but I admire women who can take care of themselves. Summer's character reminds us that people and society should accept you for you. Whenever we try to change ourselves to fit in with a group, we lose our individuality. How fun an
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Jul 26, 2011
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BTroubled, Grammy-winning singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her North London home, Sky News is reporting. The Daily Mail reports that police have confirmed the passing.
In a statement, the London Metropolitan Police said, "Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today,
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BTroubled, Grammy-winning singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her North London home, Sky News is reporting. The Daily Mail reports that police have confirmed the passing.
In a statement, the London Metropolitan Police said, "Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today,
Saturday 23 July, following rep More...
Feb 23, 2010
Christine
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Well, the title says it all. A spin on the classic Eliza Doolittle tale, with the HEA being that our uncouth heroine doesn't have to change her wild-west ways at all to win her nobleman's heart. Sweet, right? However, this book got 3 stars from me because I found that the writing distracted from the story sometimes. And I'm not even talking about all the "varmint/tarnation" jive, I just remember there were a couple times when I was like huh, that was awkward writing. But despite t
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Apr 12, 2010
CJ - You Carry On As If I Don't Love You
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This is a 3.5
Summer Wine Lee is a rough and tumble lady from Arizona whose Pa is one of the nouveau riche. A claimer that found a silver vein and now a railroad owner, Summer Wine Lee is used to wearing pants, shooting cards out of the sky and fox-walking, not bustles, corsets, shooting the shit and waltzing.
That's why her friend Maria, who is a lot more rough that Summer, suggests they go to England so that they can find a sponsor, get introduced to the Queen and Summer More...
Summer Wine Lee is a rough and tumble lady from Arizona whose Pa is one of the nouveau riche. A claimer that found a silver vein and now a railroad owner, Summer Wine Lee is used to wearing pants, shooting cards out of the sky and fox-walking, not bustles, corsets, shooting the shit and waltzing.
That's why her friend Maria, who is a lot more rough that Summer, suggests they go to England so that they can find a sponsor, get introduced to the Queen and Summer More...
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Nov 13, 2009
Amy
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Born and raised in the infamous town of Tombstone, frontier lass Summer Lee is far from one of London's gently breed society ladies. But London is where she is looking to hire a titled man to teach her the ways of ladies.
You see, after Summer's father made a fortune doing this and that, he uprooted her to New York city where a handsome young man named Monte caught her fancy, and he's asked her to marry him, but his family snubs their nose at her because of her lack of propriety. Summ More...
You see, after Summer's father made a fortune doing this and that, he uprooted her to New York city where a handsome young man named Monte caught her fancy, and he's asked her to marry him, but his family snubs their nose at her because of her lack of propriety. Summ More...
Nov 24, 2009
Mandi
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Summer is American that grew up in Tombstone Arizona, where she learned to shoot, and fight, but not schooled in the ways of a lady. Her father uprooted herself and her friend Maria to New York so he could continue investing in railroads and such. New York did not welcome her odd, uncivilized ways. All, except for Monte, who she is engaged too. Although Summer is very wealthy, Monte’s family does not accept that she is not a proper lady. So Summer Wine Lee has traveled to London and hired the D
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Dec 02, 2009
Erin
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I will always be a Kathryne Kennedy fan. Love her world, her heros and her heroines and My Unfair Lady --while it doesn't have the fanasty element that is one of Kennedy's most amazing gifts--has so many other wonderful elements that I can't even list them. In short, classic Kennedy story telling and characters with wit, emotion and sensuality. You won't be disappointed with this one!
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Jun 24, 2010
Lexie
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This is the fourth book of Kennedy's I've read, though this is the first straight historical. Her series with Dorchester, the Relics of Merlin, are infinitely entertaining and amusing with a dash of magic. For a different spin, MY UNFAIR LADY has suspense and a murderous plot afoot for the heroine and hero to foil.
(for the full review please refer to Romance Reader at Heart)
(for the full review please refer to Romance Reader at Heart)
May 08, 2010
Jennifer
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Complete and utter trash, I loved every word of it! A needed a silly, mindless diversion and this fit the bill perfectly. Never mind that it was wildy inacurate in it's history and the dialoge was cheesy and bodice ripping smut filled many a page. Not every book I pick up needs to be War & Peace. Sometimes the junk food version of books is just what I crave.
Sep 30, 2010
A late Victorian Age retelling of the myth of Galatea, with a twist.
I enjoyed the plot and the characters—Kathryne Kennedy always comes up with interesting, unusual stories and engaging characters—but I think this was an under-the-bed book that deserved more prepublication editorial work than Sourceobooks gave it.
I enjoyed the plot and the characters—Kathryne Kennedy always comes up with interesting, unusual stories and engaging characters—but I think this was an under-the-bed book that deserved more prepublication editorial work than Sourceobooks gave it.
Oct 25, 2010
Greymalkin
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I liked that the hero was short, that was different. And her character was spunky without being totally brainless. Plot was rather obvious but who really reads stuff like this for original plots? I enjoyed spending time with the characters and I also enjoyed how his side of the romance progressed.
May 31, 2011
Robin
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If you are looking for escapism, this is well done. It is the usual spunky heroine and arrogant but handsome aristocrat, but the character development is believable with some new twists that make the characters flesh and blood people that draw the reader in.
Jan 06, 2010
Danica
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There are so many books out there with the American heiress and the penniless English lord, but this one is by far my favorite. The characters are fresh and their constant bickering is believable.
Aug 11, 2011
Acfilmer
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Kennedy has a flair for being able to stretch out scenes over chapters and keep the readers interested at the same time. Her writing's pretty accurate to the period as well. I enjoyed it.
Jul 07, 2010
Cris
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I missed the fantasy element present in her other works. My unfair lady was fairly entertaining but a little shallow. I didn't *feel* the characters' emotions. And the ending was a little abrupt. I think Kennedy should have smoothed the resolution out a bit by fleshing out the scene between our lovers when they admit their feelings to the other. And, Kennedy should have added some additional scenes after the resolution or, at the least, an epilogue.
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Dec 30, 2010
Lizzielvr
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This should be renamed "Annie Oakley goes to London". I found it entertaining and fun. Not my favorite of Kathryne Kennedy's book, but a good addition.
Jan 17, 2011
Anna
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I was familiar with Kathryn Kennedy's Relics of Merlin, so when I heard she had a new book coming out I was very interested to see what it was all about. I knew I would enjoy it since it was to be set in the Victorian era. My Unfair Lady was a fun read. It was a journey of love, trust and acceptance. Beautiful written. I was captivated by the characters and story. My favorite part was how opposite Summer and Byron were, I found that very interesting. So, different but still drawn to each other.I
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Jan 22, 2011
Melissa
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Really fell hard for this Relics of Merlin series - historical fiction meets Harry Potter. Loved it.
Jan 13, 2010
Anna
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I would have liked this book more if the author didn't keep using words like tarnation, varmint, and critter.
Nov 10, 2010
Cari
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I really enjoy the mystery romance and creativity in the stories by Kathryne Kennedy.
Apr 11, 2010
Julie
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Booksellers' Best Award entry. Writing seemed clumsy at times. Love scenes lacked sophistication & left nothing to the imagination. Overall, I just wasn't engaged.
Jan 03, 2011
Raynak25
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I liked the cowgirlish heroine, but the duke was not a character I could get behind. He made his living off being the prince's gossip? He has an illigitimate son that he's not been father to? And why is he supposed to be dangerous? At one point he can't believe someone deliberately shot him because 'no one would shoot at a duke!'. Whatever. I like Kennedys Relics of Merlin series, but I can't recommend this one.
