After Dark with a Scoundrel (Lords of Vice, #3) by Alexandra Hawkins

Nov 07, 2011 Netha rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance

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Lady Regan, adik dr frost, Earl chillingworth, sejak kecil sudah ditinggalkan sang ayah yg kemudian sang ibu pergi meninggalkan regan & frost sendirian sejak regan masih kecil.
otomatis frost lah yg membesarkan regan. well sebenarnya bukan cuma frost aja yg membesarkan regan tp juga ada Sin, Vane, Hunter, Saint, Dare and Reign or lebih dikena...more

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Jan 11, 2012 Book Review Diva rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historicalromance

Alexandra Hawkins- “After Dark With A Scoundrel”

Lady Regan grew up being raised by her brother and brothers friends who are also known as the Lords Of Vice. Her father died when Regan was younger and her mother abandon her and her brother for some guy. The Lords of Vice and her brother are the only family she has ever had. Regan and Lord Hugh Mordare, also known as Dare, get caught in a romantic kiss by Regan's brother, but before Regan can explain herself her brother quickly ships her off to a...more Alexandra Hawkins- “After Dark With A Scoundrel”

Lady Regan grew up being raised by her brother and brothers friends who are also known as the Lords Of Vice. Her father died when Regan was younger and her mother abandon her and her brother for some guy. The Lords of Vice and her brother are the only family she has ever had. Regan and Lord Hugh Mordare, also known as Dare, get caught in a romantic kiss by Regan's brother, but before Regan can explain herself her brother quickly ships her off to a lady's school for reforming younger girls. Regan wonders if the kiss between her and Dare ever meant anything to him, does he truly have feelings for her?

Regan is all grown up and has turned into a beautiful and confident young lady. She has finished her schooling at the lady's school for reforming younger girls and is on her way back to London. Ever since the kiss her and Dare shared five years ago Regan is determined to seduce Dare into her bed, but will it backfire on her? Will Dare already have moved on with his life, or will he be seduced by Regan? Also, will Regan forgive her brother for shipping her away from the only family she has only known?

Lord Mondare has always had a soft spot for his best friends sister Lady Regan. So when he kisses Regan he has no idea that the soft spot ignites something inside him. Thank god Regan is shipped off to a ladies school for reformed girls, because he knows that things could have gone too far that day.

Five years later while at the opera gazing across the opera hall is the most beautiful women he has ever seen. He soon realizes that the beautiful women is Regan and she is all grown up. Before Dare can comprehend that it is Regan, he starts reliving the kiss that he and Regan shared five years ago. All the feelings he had for her start coming back to him, but will he be able to suppress them and prevent himself from acting on those feelings? Dare also has no idea that Regan has a plan to seduce him into her bed. Find out if Dare can keep his sexual and emotional feelings under control and not be seduced by the beautiful Regan.

This is the third installment from Alexandra Hawkins Lords of Vice Series. Alexandra Hawkins draws you into the world of Dare and Regan's sexual relationship. This book is full of passion and excitement and will keep you wanting to know what is going to happen next.

4 Hearts Out Of 5

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Apr 03, 2013 May Mostly Romance rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical

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Dec 05, 2012 Dione Sage rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult, historical-fiction, romance

After Dark with a Scoundrel is the first book I have read by author, Alexandra Hawkins. It is also book three in her Lords of Vice series. Even though the book is a quick read it was well written. The storyline was good. The book is about the young Lady Regan who has been raised by her older brother and his roguish friends, known as the Lords of Vice. She is a wild and unruly young girl. Her brother sends her to a lady’s school when she is 15 out of love and fear that Regan is being influenced t...more After Dark with a Scoundrel is the first book I have read by author, Alexandra Hawkins. It is also book three in her Lords of Vice series. Even though the book is a quick read it was well written. The storyline was good. The book is about the young Lady Regan who has been raised by her older brother and his roguish friends, known as the Lords of Vice. She is a wild and unruly young girl. Her brother sends her to a lady’s school when she is 15 out of love and fear that Regan is being influenced too much by himself and his friends, especially his dashing friend Lord Hugh Mordare, known as Dare among his peers and the ton. Five years later, Lady Regan returns to London and even though Miss Swann’s Academy for Young Ladies has taught Regan many things her schooling has not tamed all of her wildness. She is hoping to impress the ton, thwart her brother at every opportunity and most importantly she hopes to intrigue Dare. Regan has loved him since she was shipped off to school and five years was not enough time to change that.
I liked this book well enough, I think I enjoyed the idea of a young girl being raised by a bunch of rouges that truly do care about her as a little sister (Well that is until she returns and has grown into a beautiful young lady). Regan is the type of heroine that is quirky, wild and innocent in many ways but she is also wickedly devious. The Lords of Vice are also very intriguing and it is easy to see the temptation that all of those men present. However, Dare’s character was not the most intriguing to me because he at times was too fickle or too impulsive. The only other thing I wasn’t impressed with about this book is the ending. I wish the ending was a little more developed and perhaps a little more intriguing to tempt me to read more of the Lord of Vice series. I will say that there were parts of this book that made me a laugh a little and I would definitely love to read the story of Regan’s older brother, Frost, but sadly after I searched that books has yet to be written. I will have to wait.
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Sep 08, 2012 Melody May rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, historical

All righty, the third book in the Lord of Vices series After Dark with a Scoundrel by Alexandra Hawkins. I have to say this is my favorite so far out of the five (since there is only five at this time) and I haven't gotten to the fifth book yet.

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We meet up with a precocious 15 year old Lady Regan Alice Bishop who is helping Vane in making fireworks. Well, she's not paying any attention and accidentally sets the kitchen in Nox on fire.

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Oct 04, 2011 Melanie rated it 2 of 5 stars

This is the third book of "Lords of Vice" series, and there are seven of them. Lords of Vice are seven friends, very close, more like brothers. All seven are titled, rich, Rouges, Rakes and Scoundrels and very proud of it. Rules for these men are there in order to be broken.

We meet all of them, (Sin, Vane, Hunter, Saint, Frost, Dare and Reign) in "All Night with a Rogue", where we can't but fall in love with Sin, who is one sick Rogue. I just loved everything about that story. All the character...more This is the third book of "Lords of Vice" series, and there are seven of them. Lords of Vice are seven friends, very close, more like brothers. All seven are titled, rich, Rouges, Rakes and Scoundrels and very proud of it. Rules for these men are there in order to be broken.

We meet all of them, (Sin, Vane, Hunter, Saint, Frost, Dare and Reign) in "All Night with a Rogue", where we can't but fall in love with Sin, who is one sick Rogue. I just loved everything about that story. All the characters, the plot, pace, dialogue and humor. In this first book we get a glimpse of each of these men, and we are intrigued with each one. From the beginning, from the first moment our Hero looks into Juliana's eyes, we're hooked. We root for these two and we are rewarded with telling of a wonderful love story.

In the second book "Till Dawn with the Devil" the boys are back and Reign's story is just full of twists and turns and once more we're just lured into their world with a very compelling story in which one more Lord of Vice succumbs to love. Ms. Hawkins yet again did a wonderful job in telling the story of Reign and Sophia. All the characters were very well developed, and we've gotten to know more of our Lords and their lives, and at this point we are well into the series that we need to know more of Dare and Allegra. What happened, how it happened and why it happened?

"After Dark with a Scoundrel" opens with Regan, Frosts sister at fifteen who was basically brought up with the Lords of Vice as brothers. She had a fancy for one in particular, Dare. And here is where I encountered my first problem with this book. Dare is eight years older than Regan, and while at her twenty to his twenty eight, all is well and good, I had a big problem with a twenty three year old dallying with a fifteen year old sister of his best friend. I just didn't buy it. It felt wrong. On top of all that, Frost's only reaction upon finding those two kissing is to send Regan to a Boarding school. Dare gets off scot free. Fast forward, and I mean FAST, five years and we get to meet the little Regan at twenty, back from school and still what? In love, in infatuation with Dare that she set out to seduce him? Yet again, I'm not buying it. As for Dare, at sixteen he falls madly, passionately in love with Allegra, who is his age as well. He loves this girl with all of his heart and soul, and she cheats on him with his older brother Charles, (the future Duke), who has no qualms of getting the stupid chit pregnant and passing her off on his younger brother. When push came to shove, Allegra admits to Charles having fathered her child and in that moment Dare's heart breaks, but still he would have married her, however question still remains if he would have forgiven her.

Eleven years later, we see Dare living with the consequences of this triangle. Allegra's panting for him, demanding his presence, Mrs. Randall wants him for her lover, and Regan is after him also. What's a poor Scoundrel to do, but seduce his friend's sister and never even thinking much of the consequences of the liaison? NOT BUYING IT! NONE!

I wish this story was thought through better. It had so much more to give us. It was rushed, and it suffered. BIG TIME! I wanted to feel the pain of a boy who was mentally abused by his father as well as physically by his brother. A young man who was badly used by a girl who played him falls, who has broken his heart, and afterwards for years played on his sympathies. I wanted to know that at twenty three he knew better than to kiss a girl that was vulnerable and innocent. Yes, I know. He's a Scoundrel. But even though he is, I needed him to have honor. To have shame. He showed none. Frost baffled me as well. He finds out that his best friend takes his sisters virginity, and he coldly throws him out. Really? Seriously? That's it? NOT BUYING IT!

I've anticipated this book for a while and it let me down. I expected more of this story. Dare's story should have been as compelling as the other two. I will buy the next four in the series. At this point I'm invested in these men. I like them. I want to meet the women they fall in love with. I also want to let Ms. Hawkins know that she can do better than this book. I know it. I read the first two books and I LOVED both.

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Jun 30, 2011 Sandy M rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical

I love a good scoundrel story, especially when the scoundrel is more than what he seems, has a conscience meter despite what the ton thinks or believes about him. We get to see that other side of him and still enjoy his scoundrel-ness before he gives up all for love. It’s always fun to watch him realize little by little he no longer wants his previous way of life any longer, that that life isn’t worth losing the best thing to ever happen to him. Alexandra Hawkins has given us Dare in this latest...more I love a good scoundrel story, especially when the scoundrel is more than what he seems, has a conscience meter despite what the ton thinks or believes about him. We get to see that other side of him and still enjoy his scoundrel-ness before he gives up all for love. It’s always fun to watch him realize little by little he no longer wants his previous way of life any longer, that that life isn’t worth losing the best thing to ever happen to him. Alexandra Hawkins has given us Dare in this latest edition of her Lords of Vice series. He’s faced with a number of losses in this book, and I enjoyed watching his realizations come to fruition when he least expects it.

Because Regan is the younger sister of Frost, another of the Lords of Vice, she’s grown up unsheltered when it comes to all the goings-on at Nox, the lords’ club. She’s seen it all. The men do protect her when her needed, teach her a host of unorthodox elements of life, along with the ordinary; she’s the sister they never had. It’s during a swimming lesson when all her newly attained womanly assets become apparent to Dare for the first time. He promptly ends the lessons and tries to put distance between them. He’s successful to a point, but years later when Regan is injured during a failed fireworks display, his protective instincts kick in, followed by those of a carnal nature. The next thing they all know, Regan is being sent to a girls’ school, no matter how much she objects and rebels.

Needless to say, it’s the ensuing years that is the most detrimental to Dare and Regan. She’s tired of being kept away from home after years of learning to be a lady, so she takes matters into her own hands and returns to London without Frost’s approval. She has seduction on her mind, and Dare doesn’t stand a chance. He’s lost the moment he sets his eyes on her, even before he knows it’s Regan. Their attraction has survived her absence, and though Dare tries to continue to do the right thing where she’s concerned, there’s no keeping them apart, no keeping them from falling even further for the other.

In between their dance of seduction, we also learn a great deal about Dare and why he’s the man he is. I’m surprised the man has turned out as well as he has considering his family. His loyalty, however, is one of the things I love about him. His honor, as well as that of all the lords, is another. He stands tall and lets Frost have a shot at him when necessary. And when it comes to Regan, Frost is constantly taking a shot at Dare! But I like that it’s because they are friends that their honor means that much more to them.

I did enjoy Dare’s jealousy when either Regan flirted with another man - even another of Dare’s friends - or someone flirted with her. The poor gent tries to stay away, but near Regan is one place his honor takes a backseat, though he still does what’s necessary despite his refusal and vow not to. Dare is a very sensual and sexual man and Regan brings that out in him. Of course, that’s her aim when she decides to go back to London, and at first she’s not sure whether she’s made a mistake when Dare takes her up on her offers. I still vividly remember their love scene in the library. But it’s a scene later when Frost acknowledges their love to himself, Dare’s protection of Regan, and wonders if they realize the depth of their love. Wonderfully done.

This is an intriguing series and Ms. Hawkins knows just how to pull the best from her characters to make you care for them, love them, get irritated with them, and all those other delicious emotions we romance readers need in our books. There is much more to come in this series and I’m looking forward to every last bit of it.

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Jun 29, 2011 La La rated it 3 of 5 stars

Regan is the sister of one of the Lords of Vice and happens to also be in love with one of them. When her brother catches her and Dare kissing he sends her off to a school for young ladies where she stays for five years. Against her brothers wishes Regan returns to London on a quest to seduce Dare.

Even though the author tells us that is Regan's quest I really didn't get that from the story. I found more often that not Regan try to duck Dare's advances. I was a little confused by that. Also thes...more

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Feb 18, 2011 April rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance-regency-england, lords-of-vice

AFTER DARK WITH A SCOUNDREL by Alexandra Hawkins is a delightful historical romance set in 1822 London. It is the Book third in "A Lord of Vice"novel and can be read as a stand alone. Book One "All Night With a Rogue",Book Two "Till Dawn With The Devil". It is written with depth,details and twists and turns.It has romance,

family secrets,betrayal,murder,romance,love passion,sweet sensuality,mystery,letting go of past hurts,and finding true love. The hero, Lord Hugh Mordare,(Dare),is the second so...more AFTER DARK WITH A SCOUNDREL by Alexandra Hawkins is a delightful historical romance set in 1822 London. It is the Book third in "A Lord of Vice"novel and can be read as a stand alone. Book One "All Night With a Rogue",Book Two "Till Dawn With The Devil". It is written with depth,details and twists and turns.It has romance,

family secrets,betrayal,murder,romance,love passion,sweet sensuality,mystery,letting go of past hurts,and finding true love. The hero, Lord Hugh Mordare,(Dare),is the second son of a Duke,handsome,sexy,one of the notorious Lords of Vice,has been betrayed by a past love,exciting,can't forget Regan.His brother,Charles,is cruel,married the love of Dare's life years earlier out of spite and revenge.Constantly fighting with Dare even as young boys,although,their father did encourage it.The heroine, Lady Regan, is beautiful,sexy,smart,intelligent,witty,loves mischief,raised by her brother,Frost,one of the notorious Lords of Vice and his friends,has been attracted to Dare as a fifteen year old girl,She is sent off to a Young Ladies finishing school to learns manners,and learn to be a true lady.She is gone for five years and upon returning,causes much mischief.She is determined to seduce Dare.It has a sweet seduction between both Dare and Regan.Dare must learn to let the past go and forgive if he truly wants to find true love and happiness. When Dare believes Regan is searching for husband,he comes forward to claim her as his.He decides he will marry her even if he has to lie to do that.While a family crisis is always lurking with Dare's family.His brother is killed,a murder committed,Regan pushed into fast moving traffic,and Dare is severely beaten.This is a sweet,engaging Regency where family secrets and madness are revealed and love truly does prevail.If you enjoy Regency,secrets,love,romance,fast paced story this is the one for you. I have enjoyed all three of "A Lords of Vice" novels.Some may not,but at a time when young girls where often considered broodmares only and not the intelligent,bright young women they truly where,This is an heartwarming story of love that continued through five years and blossomed until a beautiful love affair.This book was received for the purpose of review from the publisher and details can be found at St.Martins' Press and My Book Addiction and More.

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Sep 02, 2011 Linda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Surprisingly good! Young sister falls for brother's good friend at 15 & is sent away by her brother when he catches them kissing. 5 years later she comes back all grown up & gorgeous (naturally) but still with that streak of fun & independence. While Regan, the heroine has learnt all there is to know about how a lady is to behave she's still very much the likeable (to me anyway) cheeky girl who was brought up by the Lords of Vice who taught her all sorts of interesting things a lady...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Ange rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-would-re-read

THIS WAS MY FAVE BOOK IN THE SERIES!

Now that that is out of the way lol We can go into details as to why it was my favorite.

In the previous two books we had characters that were innocent girls in Regency England. (view spoiler)...more

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Jun 16, 2013 J. Leigh Hunter rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, regency, romance

Story and Writing Style
The third in Hawkins’ “Lords of Vice” series. I will confess, I read this book in its proper order, but did not write a review until after the not-so-positive one I had written earlier today on a later tome in the series. As such, I thought it was best that I went back to reread some parts to confirm what I originally thought of this book: it was very, very good.

I won’t be able to keep my biased opinion of “Dusk with a Dangerous Duke” out of this review, so please forgive...more

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Jan 09, 2012 Historical Romance Books rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance-books

Alexandra Hawkins- “After Dark With A Scoundrel”

Lady Regan grew up being raised by her brother and brothers friends who are also known as the Lords Of Vice. Her father died when Regan was younger and her mother abandon her and her brother for some guy. The Lords of Vice and her brother are the only family she has ever had. Regan and Lord Hugh Mordare, also known as Dare, get caught in a romantic kiss by Regan's brother, but before Regan can explain herself her brother quickly ships her off to a...more Alexandra Hawkins- “After Dark With A Scoundrel”

Lady Regan grew up being raised by her brother and brothers friends who are also known as the Lords Of Vice. Her father died when Regan was younger and her mother abandon her and her brother for some guy. The Lords of Vice and her brother are the only family she has ever had. Regan and Lord Hugh Mordare, also known as Dare, get caught in a romantic kiss by Regan's brother, but before Regan can explain herself her brother quickly ships her off to a lady's school for reforming younger girls. Regan wonders if the kiss between her and Dare ever meant anything to him, does he truly have feelings for her?

Regan is all grown up and has turned into a beautiful and confident young lady. She has finished her schooling at the lady's school for reforming younger girls and is on her way back to London. Ever since the kiss her and Dare shared five years ago Regan is determined to seduce Dare into her bed, but will it backfire on her? Will Dare already have moved on with his life, or will he be seduced by Regan? Also, will Regan forgive her brother for shipping her away from the only family she has only known?

Lord Mondare has always had a soft spot for his best friends sister Lady Regan. So when he kisses Regan he has no idea that the soft spot ignites something inside him. Thank god Regan is shipped off to a ladies school for reformed girls, because he knows that things could have gone too far that day.

Five years later while at the opera gazing across the opera hall is the most beautiful women he has ever seen. He soon realizes that the beautiful women is Regan and she is all grown up. Before Dare can comprehend that it is Regan, he starts reliving the kiss that he and Regan shared five years ago. All the feelings he had for her start coming back to him, but will he be able to suppress them and prevent himself from acting on those feelings? Dare also has no idea that Regan has a plan to seduce him into her bed. Find out if Dare can keep his sexual and emotional feelings under control and not be seduced by the beautiful Regan.

This is the third installment from Alexandra Hawkins Lords of Vice Series. Alexandra Hawkins draws you into the world of Dare and Regan's sexual relationship. This book is full of passion and excitement and will keep you wanting to know what is going to happen next.

4 Hearts Out Of 5

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Feb 21, 2012 Jessi rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-challenge, historical, part-of-a-series, romance, 2012

Lady Regan Chillingworth, as the sister of one of the Lords of Vice, was raised... somewhat unconventionally. This all lasted until she stole a kiss from Lord Hugh Mordare, "Dare." Her brother shipped her off to finishing school. Five years later, she's coming to London for the Season, whether her brother wants her there or not. She's got some unfinished business with both her brother and Dare.
Dare has his own set of problems. His brother, the heir to the family's dukedom, is a bully. He seduced...more

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Jul 10, 2011 Mey Buentipo rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance

The third book of the Lords of Vice. I am so fond of the series, especially the 2nd book. The story started first in curiosity. When it goes farther, i think the heroine is a bit of childish, and the hero has a too deep character. There some chapters of the book, that I got bored and don't want o finish the book. Although, some of the scenes got me hooked also. As the story goes it got interesting, especially for the part the h/h had surrendered to feelings to each other. And then the revealing...more

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Apr 10, 2013 Denise rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: april

The full review can be found at my blog.

Someone mentioned how unbelievable it was that Frost just threw Dare out without doing anything about him seducing Regan. Personally I feel that Frost knew how Dare and Regan felt about each other and that they would end up together. I really think that Frost knew if he forced Dare, or challenged him, to marry his sister that Dare might have resisted. Regan was already doubting if Dare had any serious feelings for her or if they were just physical and if F...more

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Jul 03, 2011 Brianne rated it 4 of 5 stars

I think this one can be best described as a cross between historical and more modern. many of the attitudes and actions of the characters were def more 20th century than 19th, but I was ok with that. However I realize that is not what everyone wants in thier historical reading :)

i felt the story moved well. I loved the cunning and sneakiness and snark of all the characters. The upbringing of Regan is utterly present in her attitude and actions even though she has spent five years in a school for...more

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Sep 04, 2011 Reading Haven rated it 4 of 5 stars

"Personally, the story is refreshing, tantalizing and I just couldn’t get enough. After Dark With A Scoundrel has made me want to look up the other books in the Lords of Vice series as well so I can read them to tide me over while I anxiously await the next book in the series. Consider it officially on the must keep shelf."

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Jun 25, 2012 Galena rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, historical-romance

I picked this up used at my local bookstore, to try out a new author. I wasn't disappointed, even with starting the series halfway through. The other couples were briefly mentioned, but my lack of reading those stories didn't hinder this plot at all. I really liked the pairing of Dare and Regan, and liked how there were a few scenes of her "childhood" to establish their early connection. These books are fairly short, so I read this and the next in the series in one day. I ordered the prequels (f...more

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Dec 25, 2012 Cano rated it 1 of 5 stars

Two words: fell short...

I chose this book randomly at the library by closing my eyes and grabbing a book off the romance shelf. I admittedly do not read romance, especially historical fiction, but I have been told several times I am indeed a girl and therefore I should give it a chance.

The back seemed interesting enough for a not hyped up experience: girl is surrounded by a bunch of hot guys, will get one to fall in love with her? Could be interesting. But the entire time I'm thinking "that's i...more

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Apr 24, 2011 Anne Toronto1 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

**** "After dark with a scoundrel" (Lords of Vice 3) by Alexandra Hawkins, starts slowly, seductively, a silk and satin flirting Regency romance, but violence and death intervene. At 15, earthy tomboy Lady Regan tempts her guardian brother's best friend into a kiss, and is promptly packed off from London for taming. Five years later, the headstrong debutante aims again for Lord 'Dare'. Explicit rolling around on the library floor, a jealous sister-in-law, and rising syphilitic madness lead to do...more

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Feb 11, 2012 Laurie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: library-donations-jan-2013

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I probably would have given this book 3.5 stars if half stars were a possibility, but I rounded down because I was really bothered by some of the story elements. For example, in the beginning Dare came across as a decent guy despite calling himself one of the Lords of Vice. He made an effort to take care of his family even after Charles and Allegra's betrayal, plus he looked after Regan to ensure that no rake took advantage of her (besides himself, anyway). Given this characterization, it didn't...more I probably would have given this book 3.5 stars if half stars were a possibility, but I rounded down because I was really bothered by some of the story elements. For example, in the beginning Dare came across as a decent guy despite calling himself one of the Lords of Vice. He made an effort to take care of his family even after Charles and Allegra's betrayal, plus he looked after Regan to ensure that no rake took advantage of her (besides himself, anyway). Given this characterization, it didn't make sense to me that Dare would begin an affair with Regan with no qualms whatsoever. Once he decided to seduce her, he just went ahead and did it without thinking of the potential consequences (including pregnancy!) or having any second thoughts. He had to have known that she would be terribly hurt when he announced that he had no intention of marrying her, and that she would be ruined if their affair ever came to light. Considering his behavior towards his family and the fact that he considered Regan a part of it, why wouldn't Dare have taken more care with her? No matter his reasons, his behavior towards Regan was pretty awful IMO, and he didn't seem very remorseful at the end of the book. I would have liked to see him grovel a little more before Regan agreed to marry him.

Frost's reaction when he discovered Dare and Regan's affair didn't make sense to me either. Sure, Dare was one of his best friends, but I still think Frost would have done something more than throw Dare out of the house after discovering that he had ruined his sister. At the very least, I would have expected him to be a LOT more angry than he was. Also, while I understand why Frost would have told Regan that it was for the best that Dare didn't want to marry her (he thought Dare was still in love with Allegra), I'm surprised that he didn't push them to get married anyway. As a rake himself, he was a lot more understanding of their affair than most brothers would have been, but he must have known that the rules for gently bred young ladies were different than those for the young men of the ton. He told Regan that one affair wouldn't hurt her, but I don't think that's entirely true. Even if no one found out about Regan and Dare's affair right away, what if she had gone on to marry someone else? There could have been a huge scandal when her husband discovered on their wedding night that she wasn't a virgin. In those days, there were a lot of men who would not have accepted a wife who wasn't a virgin, so she still could have been ruined if her husband tried to have the marriage annulled.

Overall, despite my problems with parts of the plot, I thought this was a mostly enjoyable book. I think the first two books in the series were better, though, and I agree with the reviewers who have noted that Hawkins could have done a better job with the material. Hopefully the next book in the series will be an improvement on this one. (less)

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Nov 20, 2011 Lelyana Taufik rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ini buku ke 3 Lords of Vice, buku pertama yang aku baca dari Alexandra Hawkins.
Kisah nya tentang Dare dan Regan, dik kecil Frost.

Saat berusia 15 tahun, Regan sempat bikin kerusuhan di klub kakak nya Nox. Gadis kecil kesayangan para Lord of Vice ini hampir membakar klub itu dengan kelakuannya.Di selamatkan dare, di bawa ke perpustakaan, entah kenapa dare tiba2 mencium Regan, yang pernah di anggap nya adik kecil nya. Kepergok Frost,kakaknya, Regan di kirim ke sekolah kepribadian buat cewek2 ninggr...more

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Apr 02, 2011 Amanda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, read-in-2011, when-i-have-money-i-need-for-keeper

I love when I finish a book with a huge smile on my face and a feeling of contentment - and that is exactly how I felt after reading After Dark with a Scoundrel.

Dare is a man with deep loyalty - even when that loyalty goes against his own wishes. He has troubles with his family, but everytime he is called on for help he will always eventually cave - no matter how much personal pain it causes him. He is also loyal to his friends - the Lords of Vice - and debauchery aside, is an all around good g...more I love when I finish a book with a huge smile on my face and a feeling of contentment - and that is exactly how I felt after reading After Dark with a Scoundrel.

Dare is a man with deep loyalty - even when that loyalty goes against his own wishes. He has troubles with his family, but everytime he is called on for help he will always eventually cave - no matter how much personal pain it causes him. He is also loyal to his friends - the Lords of Vice - and debauchery aside, is an all around good guy. He is not even a cynical man, when his past definitely could have turned him as such. That, I think, was the greatest part of this book - that Dare was not the typical hero that has forever lost trust in women due to a past betrayal. He still believes in love and lasting relationships, even though he does not necessarily believe in them for himself. However, he just cannot resist his friend Frost's little sister Regan.

Regan, of course, was a hellion, basically having been raised by the Lords of Vice until she was sent away at the age of fifteen to get polished. She has an interesting relationship with her brother, and it is a relationship that I wish Hawkins had explored more. I was never 100% sure what Frost's reasons were in sending her away to school, Regan thought it was because of a fire she accidentally caused and something that happened with Dare, as well as just plain getting her out of the way - but Dare had implied that there was another reason, and I was left a little confused by that (I probably totally overlooked something, and in the grand scheme of things the reasons did not matter for the plot). Needless to say, Regan has loved Dare since she was a young girl, and was determined to get back to London to seduce him. I loved every interaction that occurred between Regan and Dare (yes, even the non-steamy ones!) - especially when Frost was involved! I am also a huge sucker for jealous heroes, as well as heroes that just cannot stay away from the heroine.

My only complaint was that the book was too short. The ending definitely felt rushed, and there could have easily been another 25-50 pages. There had been a subplot of a woman being murdered, as well as attacks on a few of the characters, and it was all cleared up too quickly. The reader was never really given a chance to wonder about the crimes that were happening before you found out the whos and whys.

I cannot wait until the next offering in this series, and although I am pulling for either Frost's or Vane's story next (I am betting it is Vane's), no matter who's book it is I know it will be great! Highly recommended to historical romance lovers.(less)

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Feb 01, 2011 Luka rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Whoever loved the first two installments of Lord of Vice.

Recommended to Luka by: Author's own work...

Shelves: regency-books

I love the Lords of Vice, but the story of Regan and Dare is amazing, somehow and lovely, funny and steamy...I love the way Regan is how she was brought up as a hellion, and even when they try to teach her hoe to be a lady, she doesn't let this mishap kill her real her.

I do like also has Dare is portrayed as a scoundrel with a heart...

Can't wait to see who's story is coming out next... And gladly will relive and re-read all of the Lords of Vice until the next one comes out!!!!

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Apr 09, 2011 Tina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sensuality: 3 out of 5

I had heard about this book from blog (read so many so not sure which) so I put it on my list to get and I was lucky and found it right after hearing about it! I must say it is pretty tame compared to what I usually read and it was a little slow to get started but boy it made up for it! I really liked the writing style and it wasn't overly talky about the historical aspect. At first it was a little hokey because she had this crush and was very teenagy (is that a word) about...more

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Aug 18, 2011 Kelli rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: alpha-hero, evil-family-member, lord-of-vice, virgin-heroine, friend-to-lover, mad-family-member, twisted-sister, hero-bad-boy-rake-rogue

I started out really enjoying this one in the series - It was very good - but I felt a little disappointed when I finished it, I was expecting certain things to happen - certain bust ups that didnt .... bust up and I felt a lot of opertunity was missed on following through with some plot twists - or going into things deeply enough.

Despite this I did still enjoy the book - there were some beautiful moments and some funny ones - the wrapping everything up at the end was extremley rushed - and I fe...more

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Mar 24, 2013 Wench rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: regency, romance, 2013, paperback-swap

My thoughts on this book can be summed up simply:

Eugh.

Longer thoughts as follows:

All the right elements are here, but they very much did not work for me. Maybe it's lingering distaste at the first chapter, where our Heroine is 15 and Our Hero 22 (Situations like this are one of the few times when I am happy to damn historical accuracy. I like the leads to be equals.) Maybe it's the plot that seemed disjointed, and somehow too simple and weirdly difficult to follow. Maybe it's the too many chara...more

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Apr 13, 2011 Eve rated it 3 of 5 stars

Probably give it 3 and a half stars. Definitely she seems to be getting better as an author - much better than her first book. Kept my interest, although his family issues detracted a bit from the love story, with his former love and then another potential love interest before he and Regan get together..

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Jan 13, 2013 Samie Kauchis rated it 4 of 5 stars

These just keep getting better and better! I, of course, can not wait for Frost's book, but I see it has yet to be released... I assume the author is saving him for last... So I'll have to content myself with reading about the other lords first! :)

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