The Sinner Who Seduced Me (Regency Rogues, #3)

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The Sinner Who Seduced Me (Regency Rogues #3)

by Stefanie Sloane (Goodreads Author)

3.59 of 5 stars 3.59 · rating details · 111 ratings · 20 reviews

A dedicated Young Corinthian agent, James Marlowe accepts the riskiest of missions—to go undercover as a traitor and infiltrate a deadly French crime organization. He is prepared for all matters of intrigue—everything but a surprise encounter with the only woman he has ever loved. Five years ago, the exquisitely stunning Clarissa Collins spurned James’s love and broke his...more

Paperback, 263 pages

Published July 26th 2011 by Ballantine Books

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May 21, 2012 The Window Seat added it

I had a very difficult time writing a review for The Sinner Who Seduced Me because I had a very difficult time reading it. Perhaps most of my disappointment came from having high expectations after being pleasantly surprised by Book Two of the series. In that story I felt that the author had created well rounded characters, a suspenseful plot, and a romance that I could believe. Unfortunately for every good point that I read in the second book the opposite was the case for the third. The charact...more

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Oct 04, 2011 Melanie rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This is the third Regency Rogues novel (THE ANGEL IN MY ARMS was the first; THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE was the second), and, as in the previous two books, we’re following a Young Corinthian—in this case, James Marlowe—into danger as he infiltrates Les Moines (The Monks), an organization tied to Napoleon. At the end of THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE, it was necessary for James to make sure that his Young Corinthians though...more I reviewed this book for Romance Reader At Heart website:

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

This is the third Regency Rogues novel (THE ANGEL IN MY ARMS was the first; THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE was the second), and, as in the previous two books, we’re following a Young Corinthian—in this case, James Marlowe—into danger as he infiltrates Les Moines (The Monks), an organization tied to Napoleon. At the end of THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE, it was necessary for James to make sure that his Young Corinthians thought him a traitor and dead. The only other person to know his mission was the leader of their group, Carmichael.

Lady Clarissa Collins is a very talented portrait painter, and after a scandal involving her father, she’s forced to flee London with her mother in tow. It has been five years since that scandal, and she’s now living in Paris under the tutelage of Bernard St. Michelle, a famous French painter.

As the story opens, we meet Clarissa as she tries hard to immerse herself in her work and the care of her mother. It has been awhile since she gave herself permission to think of a man she deeply loved, so when that man shows up in Paris, she’s taken aback. Once she realizes that he’s one of the bad guys, she’s furious. Memories of James Marlowe and the reasons behind their breakup assail Clarissa all through the coming weeks as she realizes that now, in order to keep her mother safe, she will be working very closely with him.

James’ feelings mirror her own as he’s surprised to find Clarissa in Paris. For James, to have the woman who broke his heart years ago in this proximity is torture; and not telling her the reasons behind his joining the organization is tearing him apart. As this estranged couple grapples with their past and try to come to terms with it, we’re drawn into their story and can’t help but feel compassion for both. We root and hope that the misunderstandings of the past will not be repeated, and that their love for each other will be enough to overcome all that’s in their way.

Will these two highly intelligent, passionate and wounded souls, ever find it in their hearts to forgive each other and give their reunion and love a second chance? You’ll find out if you read THE SINNER WHO SEDUCED ME. This story had so much going for it. I really enjoyed James and Clarissa's unexpected reunion, and I just loved the way they ‘danced’ around each other, trying very hard to excuse each other’s actions from five years ago.

Ms. Sloane has outdone herself in weaving this fast-paced story of intrigue, seduction, and sensual romance. Her stories so far have been well written, fast-paced, and highly entertaining. I’m looking forward to more of the Regency Rogues, especially Carmichael's story.

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Oct 19, 2011 Terree rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Oct 02, 2012 Carrie Olguin rated it 2 of 5 stars

Boring. Too much backstory for this couple. The reason for their breakup didn't ring true for me. Of course, I had just finished an outstanding (funny and fast paced) alpha male story the night before, so that might be why I felt such a let down.

This story is about two oridinary people with a bitter past based on a secret kept for five years. I can't imagine the parents of the heroine (especially the father who loves his wife) would allow the deception go on that long and allow his noble wife a...more

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Aug 10, 2011 Sara ♥ rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, historical, romance

2.5 stars. I really wanted to like this book more than I did. But this one was just okay. There were a few things that contributed to my feelings...

* I just didn't like Marlowe as well as the last two heroes.
* I like the IDEA of two people who were in love and some big thing came between them and drove them apart, but James and Clarissa's issue? I was like, "Ummm... that's IT? You should get over that..... 4 years and 364 days ago...." It seemed more like a mad-for-a-day issue, rather than a mad...more 2.5 stars. I really wanted to like this book more than I did. But this one was just okay. There were a few things that contributed to my feelings...

* I just didn't like Marlowe as well as the last two heroes.
* I like the IDEA of two people who were in love and some big thing came between them and drove them apart, but James and Clarissa's issue? I was like, "Ummm... that's IT? You should get over that..... 4 years and 364 days ago...." It seemed more like a mad-for-a-day issue, rather than a mad-for-5-years issue.
* I like Mulan-type stories (girl masquerades as a guy), but this one just didn't feel.... plausible to me. I don't know why, considering I was just READING it, rather than SEEING it... But I guess it's the time period? The clothing just isn't as.... concealing... as clothing in China or the American West (another I read).
* I'm an engineer. I don't "get" artists.
* The whole undercover with the enemy thing. I think it's a great IDEA... but it just didn't work for me in this case. The bad guys just weren't scary to me at all. They seemed more like stupid lug-headed morons.... And while I'm at it...
* The whole plot just really didn't do anything for me. Sorry, Stefanie, but... James kept saying, "This is a dangerous situation, Clarissa.... Your mom's life is in peril!" But for some reason, I never felt it. It was like a lot of random things about....
* IRIS. WOW, GIRL. YOU ARE ANNOYING. I get that she wanted to seduce James, because he's supposedly hott and interesting. And I get that James could have slept with her for the good of the mission. But then Clarissa's like, "How about we go out on the town to some CRAZY-RIDICULOUS places instead?" Except they just weren't that interesting to me. I was like, "Oh.... a horse race..... Whatever. Oh.... a boxing match........ woo? Oh... a gaming hell........... k....." But mostly any time Iris was on the page, it was annoying.
* And the last one... Maybe I just wasn't reading between the lines enough, but (view spoiler)

That's quite a lengthy list, but although James and Clarissa were far from my favorite hero/heroine duo, they did work well together, and I WAS routing them on. And the writing was good. Despite the list, it wasn't BAD! The main emotion the book inspired in me was indifference. *shrugs*(less)

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Aug 03, 2011 Donna rated it 2 of 5 stars

I'm not sure what went wrong here...I really liked the first two books in this series, but this one just fell flat. My biggest problem is that I found the entire plot completely implausible. I found the elaborate kidnapping/masquerade in order to get money just dumb...there would have been a lot more expedient methods to get money from the Bennetts. I didn't find anything credible about James' and Clarissa' break-up and renewed romance. Both the Young Corinthians and Les Moines organizations wer...more

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Aug 09, 2011 SidneyKay rated it 2 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. "Trust: reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence. " Dictionary.com

The Sinner who Seduced Me is the third in the Regency Rogues series, and according to Stefanie Sloane's website, three more have been added to the series for future publication. This was a distressing book for me to review, because I believe Stefanie Sloane is a very talented writer. I was looking forward to The Sinner who Seduced Me with antici...pation. It was the first book I...more "Trust: reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence. " Dictionary.com

The Sinner who Seduced Me is the third in the Regency Rogues series, and according to Stefanie Sloane's website, three more have been added to the series for future publication. This was a distressing book for me to review, because I believe Stefanie Sloane is a very talented writer. I was looking forward to The Sinner who Seduced Me with antici...pation. It was the first book I grabbed when my new shipment came in. However, I had some problems with this story and it turned out to be my least favorite of the three Ms. Sloane's written to date.

Spoilers follow. This is a second chance at love story, Clarissa and James were at one time in love, lovers and almost married...and then they broke each others hearts. And, here is where I started to have trouble. It seems that Clarissa's father is/was also a member of the spy group James belongs to. And it appears that her father is having an affair, but not really. Clarissa's mother is deeply hurt, hence Clarissa is hurt. Now, Clarissa expects James to side with her in this matter, but he sides with her father because he knows the truth. However, he can't tell Clarissa because it's secret stuff. He does however, expect her to trust him on this, without telling her anything. And she expects him to be on her side. So, this drives a wedge between them. I thought their reaction to this issue was a tad bit over the top. Now, I believe that when you love someone, there should be trust; however we are human after all, and one should also be realistic with trust. To trust a person you love doesn't mean that they are always going to do what you want or that they are never going to do something that will be hurtful, so to break off a relationship and hate each other for five years because of something that should have been resolved between someone else (parents in this case) seemed to be somewhat excessive to me.

However, I read on. Five years pass, they are thrown together once again and they're still growling at each other. Both of them acting like children. Try as I might, I could not find any sympathy for these two characters. However, if I gave up on my couple, I still have the intrigue in the book.

Good ol' intrigue. And, it was here that a pet peeve reared it's ugly face. It seems that the French need money, so for some reason they are going to force an artist to paint a portrait of a rich Canadian's daughter and then they will get money to do some nefarious deeds. Well, as luck would have it, our heroine, Clarissa is there the day the bad guys come to the artist's studio. The bad guys accidentally break his arm. His painting arm. Well, it seems that Clarissa can also paint, so she decides to disguise herself as a man and with the help of a petulant James, they journey back to England, where the rich Canadian is staying with his beautiful daughter. Ok, I can suspend belief and accept Clarissa as a guy (pet peeve), but, then we are introduced to one of the most irritating obnoxious secondary characters ever, Iris.

Iris, the beautiful daughter of the rich Canadian. Iris, encroaches her way into this book and almost takes over the whole story. She tries to seduce James, she throws tantrums, she wants adventure; they take her to a Cyprian ball, get her out of trouble, to a boxing match, get her out of trouble. They don't take her to the gambling hell. Doesn't matter, because she goes on her own! Clarissa, disguised as a boy and James get her out of trouble, again. Oh, by the way, Iris is dressed up as a boy when she goes on these adventures. So, we have two females disguising themselves (double peeve).

I was also disappointed that Clarissa and James decided not to tell her mother about the infidelity that didn't really happen. So, at the end of the book her parents still remain separated and there wasn't any hint as to whether that problem was going to be taken care of.

I was disappointed with this story. I wanted to knock Clarissa and James' heads together - they were just very irritating. There was way too much bickering from a couple who (in my opinion) didn't have a good reason to be mad at each other. Then there was the dreadful Iris, a distraction to the story and given way too much line space. I was s-o looking forward to this book! Now, this doesn't mean I won't read the next in the series, because I fully intend to...however, I may not pick it up from my pile as fast as I did this time.
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Mar 09, 2013 Tatiana Lammers rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I received the book as a present from Stefanie Sloane and I want to thank her for those three great books (first 3 in the series).
The third book in Regency Rogues series contains enough action, suspense and mystery as its predecessors, 'The Devil in Disguise' and 'The Angel in My Arms'. It's an easy to read and rather captivating story. The book combines intrigue, suspense, and romance that make one keep turn the pages until the end of the story. All the characters are written so good, with thei...more

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Dec 21, 2011 Jacki rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: shelf-awareness, romance

Stefanie Sloane (The Devil in Disguise, The Angel in My Arms) continues the daring adventures of the Young Corinthians spy organization with this latest installment in her Regency Rogues series.

Five years ago, James Marlowe broke Clarissa Collins's heart and disappeared from her life--according to Clarissa. In James's recollection, Clarissa broke his heart and sent him away. Now a British double agent concealed within the French espionage organization Les Moines, James is shocked when Les Moines...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Lisa rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, stefanie-sloane

This is book three of Stefanie Sloanes debut trilogy this year and while I liked it, I didn't really love it either but I think that was because I personally don't like to read a lot of the 'secret spy' type stories so maybe if I had waited a bit after reading The Angel in My Arms I might have enjoyed it a bit more. That being said, if you have not read The Angel in My Arms yet, I suggest that you do first as something quite shocking in there leads to the events that happen in this book.

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May 22, 2012 Megan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Tons of action in this book!!! James is always battling with Clarissa through the whole book and its hilarious how Clarissa is always confusing him! Clarissa is very dramatic and is trying to figure out who she is and what she feels. I literally finished this in one day because I did not want to put this book down!!!

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Aug 11, 2011 Lynne Tull rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: regency-romance

Perfect! Just the right amount of story, suspense and love. It was a fast read, but I didn't find the need to skip chunks of text to get to the story. I really like this author and this series. I have read the first three. There are three more to come.

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Jan 14, 2012 Barbara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-2011, romance-regency

The best story of the three. Like the spy meeting and protecting his lost love who has to become his partner. Carmichael does seem to find love his spies. Looking forward to the next.

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Feb 21, 2013 Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars

Plot was pretty good, I liked the characters but it lacked the passion I'm accustomed to in other books and I think the subplot could have been better developed.

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Dec 30, 2012 Monique Webber rated it 4 of 5 stars

enjoyed the book very much. is the 4th book i have read in the series and will continue to read more. love the spy vs Napoleon theme. it is very interesting.

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Sep 17, 2012 Manuela Reales marked it as to-read

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Apr 05, 2012 Mskchick rated it 2 of 5 stars

DNF

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May 18, 2012 Phoenix77 rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-romance, library-book

Probably the weakest in the series so far and a poor follow-up from a very strong build up in books One and Two. Annoying main characters, terrible "spy" plot, a cartoon villian, and little tie-in to the rest of the series. Full review posted on The Window Seat on a Rainy Day

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Jun 18, 2011 Patois rated it 3 of 5 stars

The last book in the series was definitely a let-down. It followed the same formula as the others which means Sloane is using a cookie cutter to write her books.

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Oct 27, 2011 Diane Sallans rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was a very enjoyable Regency series.

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