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Mar 07, 2010

Danielle rated it:

Don't get me wrong, I love historical romance but the plot of this novel has been done before. I found it hard to enjoy this novel because I have read several books with the same storyline. In summary, this book is about a naive young woman who falls in love with one of her brother's friends when she was younger at some obscenely young age decides that she is going to marry him one day. Unfortunately, this female protagonists never grows out of her obsession with her brother's best friend and th More...

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Aug 06, 2011

Amanda rated it:

After reading A Taste of Desire by Beverley Kendall and enjoying it so much I wanted to read more. I discovered that she's writing what appears to be a series. I couldn't wait to make a trip to the book store so I ordered it on my Kindle and spent a day reading.

I don't know what else to say other than it did not disappoint. I wish I'd realized this was the first book before reading A Taste of Desire but it didn't take away from my enjoyment in the least.

That aside, I have to say, I'm always a More...

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Jun 19, 2011

Rose May rated it:

Note: This review, and all my reviews, comes from my blog - Romantic Rose's Bookshelf (http://romantic-rosesblog.blogspot.com)

Book 1 in the Elusive Lords Series

Wow. Lord James Rutherford was a sexy, hot mess. He knows, at least, that he’s sexy. It was hard to determine if he knew he was a mess until the very end and then, trust me, he knew. Lady Missy (Milicent) Armstrong is our gracious heroine, who loves James with all her heart despite his nastiness when he tries to drive More...

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Feb 21, 2011

Vonda rated it:

Overall Rating: 3.00 // Action: 0 / Emotion: 4.25 / Romance: 4.5 / Sensuous: 3.5 / Intrigue: 1 / Regency Flavor: 3 / Humor: 8 / Tears: 4.5

Have to admire Beverley Kendall's efforts for her debut book, Sinful Surrender (book one in The Elusive Lords Series). Sinful Surrender tells the story about Thomas Armstrong's sister, Millicent, chasing his best friend, the future Earl of Windmere, James Rutherford. Missy has had a crush on James since he befriended her upon the death of her fat More...

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Feb 25, 2010

Jennifer rated it:

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Jan 25, 2010

Virginia rated it:

Beverley Kendall's debut novel, "Sinful Surrender", is amazing! Her knowledge and love of the era and the genre are vividly evident in this sizzling romantic tale. This is true "heart with heat"! When Missy Armstrong was ten years old, she first met her older brother Thomas' best friend, James Rutherford. From that point on, James was the focal point of her world, and he treated her with brotherly affection. Thomas and James were two of a kind, true rogues making their wanton More...

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Jan 10, 2010

Amber (buriedbybooks) rated it:

I'm having trouble putting into words just how I feel about this book. I admit, at first, I really didn't like it. Throughout the first 80 pages or so, the writing is stilted, the characterization shallow, and the plot uninteresting.

While there remains no clear narrative voice (a personal reading preference of mine) the writing improved dramatically in the second half of the book. You gain more insight into why James is being so obtuse and resistant to the idea of Missy as his wife. More...

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Dec 01, 2011

Chris rated it:

What a great book. My first by Beverley and will not be the last.
This is a great story about Missy and James. James is Missy's brothers best friend. Missy has always had a crush on James, ever since she was a little girl. Missy has waited for James to have feelings for her and he just does not feel that way. Missy decided she is going to try and seduce James. She kisses him and he pushes her away because she is his best friends sister. She waits, and three years later she tries ag More...

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Dec 28, 2010

Mandy rated it:

After reading A Taste of Desire by Beverley Kendall and enjoying it so much I wanted to read more. I discovered that she's writing what appears to be a series. I couldn't wait to make a trip to the book store so I ordered it on my Kindle and spent a day reading.

I don't know what else to say other than it did not disappoint. I wish I'd realized this was the first book before reading A Taste of Desire but it didn't take away from my enjoyment in the least.

That aside, I have t More...

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Feb 23, 2010

Francine rated it:

First of all I'd like to thank GoodReads First Reads and author Beverley Kendall for giving me a chance to read and review Sinful Surrender. I have to admit, I haven't been much of a romance reader in the past few years since getting married. I have all the romance I need. But the longer you're married, the romance starts to..... well you know how it is, ladies!
I was delightfully surprised with Sinful Surrender. The characters were believable and quite likable. I got so involved in the nov More...

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Jan 05, 2010

Mandi rated it:

Millicent Armstrong has gone about her seduction of James Rutherford all wrong. Three years ago, fresh on the marriage market, she literally threw herself on top of him, showing him quite well what she intended for him. James, a good friend of Missy’s brother, Thomas Armstrong, definitely noticed Missy’s newly formed figure, but as any good gentlemen, pushed her away (and made sure his coat hid the front of his pants) before things could go further.

Now, three years later, Missy is ge More...

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Jan 29, 2012

Maddy rated it:

Dieses Buch habe ich beim Stöbern in der Buchhandlung gesehen und ich lese doch sehr gern "historische Liebesromane", sie sind halt wie normale Liebesromane, halt nur mit historischem Hintergrund und auch die Umgangssprache ist halt der Zeit angepasst, dennoch mag ich diese Bücher sehr, denn es stecken sehr oft richtig gute Geschichte dahinter und genauso ist es bei diesem Buch.

Schon von der ersten Seite an wusste ich, dass dies ein Wohlfühlbuch ist und mich die Gesch More...

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Mar 16, 2010

Rachelle rated it:

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Feb 03, 2012

Bookh00rder rated it:

This review can also be found here- http://bookh00rder.blogspot.com/2011/07/...

After reading A Taste of Desire by Beverley Kendall and enjoying it so much I wanted to read more. I discovered that she's writing what appears to be a series. I couldn't wait to make a trip to the book store so I ordered it on my Kindle and spent a day reading.

I don't know what else to say other than it did not disappoint. I wish I'd realized this was the first book before reading A Taste of Desire bu More...

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Feb 05, 2010

Katie(babs) rated it:

Millicent “Missy” Armstrong yearns for the love of her brother’s good friend, James Rutherford. Missy will do whatever she can to claim him as her own. James has always treated Missy like a younger sister, but as she finally makes her debut into Society, he can no longer deny that she has grown into a very beautiful woman. Lately, he’s been having a very strange reaction to her, one that involves the hardening of a certain area of his anatomy. (think constant cock stand). He can’t give into his More...

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Apr 12, 2011

Leanne rated it:

Missy is very strong willed and determined and that means James doesn't stand a chance. Growing into a beautiful and desirable woman she makes men fall all over themselves for her but she is not interested when James is around. After years of being in love with him she can't wait for him and uses her feminine wiles to get him but things don't go smoothly. He tries very hard to resist her but his lust for her always controls his body and gives in to some very passionate kisses. James is also very More...

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Feb 24, 2010

Samantha rated it:

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Oct 18, 2011

Lexi rated it:

Sinful Surrender is a wonderful first book for the series. Kendall introduces you to the characters in such a descriptive way that you quickly become involved in their lives.

Missy is a young innocent girl who also happens to be in love. A combination that is guaranteed some embarrassing moments. James truly does his best to honor his friendship with Missy’s brother but in the end succumbs to her attempts at womanly wiles.

The story line isn’t shocking but it is well written a More...

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May 09, 2011

Marmar rated it:

... enjoyed the book. I'm a HUGE fan of historical romance especially set in England and dealing with Earls, Lords, Ladies etc. However, I find it harder to grasp why marrying for love was such a hard thing to deal with in those days.

It never quite made sense to me in the book why Missy's brother was so against her marrying his best friend. Throughout the book that was the biggest issue - 'don't marry or ruin my sister... you're a rake'....... beyond that the chemistry between James More...

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Mar 15, 2010

Linda rated it:

Beverley Kendall's debut novel, "Sinful Surrender", is absolutely fantastic! She has a wonderful knowledge of the era, the costumes, and her humor makes this book a great read. It's the girl chases brother's friend story with all the heat a romance novel delivers. I appreciate Ms. Kendall's use of words since I learned many vocabulary words when I was a teenager. This book is delightful and I can't wait to read more of her books. I know there are many best sellers in Beverley Kenda More...

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Jan 11, 2011

Danette rated it:

Premise should have been intriguing....Sister falls in love with brother's best friend. Brother doesn't think friend is good enough for sister. Instead got a torturous boring plot. Plot is slow and not all that exciting. Even thought the hero was somewhat spineless for not fighting for our heroine. This story could have been told in 10 pages easily. Disappointed and probably won't pick up another by this author.

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Feb 05, 2010

Theresa rated it:

Set in 1852 England the story of Missy Armstrong and James Rutherford. I couldn't relate with the heroine in the story her whole focus was to have sex with the hero, where as the hero was easy to relate to. He was trying to do the right thing and everyone was after him about one thing or the other. The writing style was excellent but the story was to centered around sex for my taste.

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Jan 23, 2011

Jess rated it:

A: Kendall's debut work reminds me a LOT of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books, which is highest praise coming from me. James was, in turn, the protective older-brother, the secretive loner, and the incorrigible rake. I loved him! Missy held her own, transforming from a girl with a youthful crush to a stubborn woman who could hold her own and wanted to take care of herself. There were times when, despite the romance novel aspects, I wasn't sure things would work out for the two main characters, More...

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Jul 31, 2010

Jean rated it:

It started off alright, but at about the half way point, when the whole thing with Victoria started, I completely lost interest. Picking it up again, when I needed something short to read and I only had a hundred or so pages left, I didn't find any of the characters really sympathetic, and the resolution was rather blah.

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Jan 24, 2011

Angela rated it:

I really enjoyed this book and could understand the way Missy felt. There's very few girls who haven't fallen for their brother's friend. I cried when Missy cried and even when she didn't. The only thing I didn't like was towards the end; it felt a bit rushed but overall it was beautifully written and will be moving onto Beverley Kendall's new novel.

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Oct 05, 2011

Kimberly rated it:

This story was well written with interesting characters. Who hasn't experienced unrequited love? Missy falls hard for her older brother's best friend. Pure romance and bliss- a great read when you're looking for a story of real love and surrendering to destiny!!

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Feb 15, 2010

Jennie rated it:

I was entertained by this debut, pleasantly surprised by some of the plot twists that kept it from being the same story you read over and over. Entertaining characters, fun and sexy, I think that it is an excellent start and that future books will be even better

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Jan 24, 2010

Blue Eyed Vixen marked it as to-read

I've read the first 2 chapters on Ms Kendall's website and eagerly await to see this one at the bookshop or library - the picture Ms Kendall paints on the pages are like my favorite dessert - rich and lucious with a sweet aftertaste leaving me begging for more.

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Jan 26, 2010

Char rated it:

I love stories where the heroine chases the hero and Missy did chase James--relentlessly. Was she "obssessed" with him? Nah, just madly in love. Though the H/h both did some irritating things I still loved them both. Beautiful epilogue which shows there are potential stories coming--just hate the waiting!

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Mar 13, 2010

April rated it:

good english chick lit with a handsome duke and proud heroine. Predictable, but the characters were likable and I overall enjoyed the story. certainly can't complain since it was a free e-book.

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