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Marconi #3
Lessons in Seduction
A prince on a quest to find the perfect wife doesn't have time to trifle with a commoner. But Adam Marconi's longtime friend and sometime driver, Danielle St. Claire, has him contemplating a change in plans. Why can't the royal have a little fun before finally settling down?
Then their supposedly quick affair suddenly turns serious. And Prince Adam finds himself in a quandary. Say goodbye to the one woman who sets his heart and body on fire, or defy all of the rules and cause the scandal of the century.
Then their supposedly quick affair suddenly turns serious. And Prince Adam finds himself in a quandary. Say goodbye to the one woman who sets his heart and body on fire, or defy all of the rules and cause the scandal of the century.
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Sandra Hyatt
98 books23 followersI’ve always loved reading – it started with The Famous Five and Nancy Drew. And then when I was older I discovered Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters and Georgette Heyer, thus sealing my fate as a romance junkie.
So, although I’ll read pretty much anything with words on a page, it’s romance I come back to every time, to pick me up, to envelop me in a different world, to make me laugh, to make me sigh.
I’ve worked many jobs from extra on the TV show, Hercules, to service station attendant (real women do pump gas) and sales rep while putting myself through university studying for a degree in Management (looking back I’ve never quite figured out why I chose management, although I did have a hankering to wear a suit to work). I then worked in finance in London for a couple of years, and in marketing back home in New Zealand. The novelty of wearing a suit to work didn’t last all that long.
I finally had a Eureka! moment when I was home on maternity leave and tried my hand at writing a novel. Imagine the joy of discovering that writing was almost as much fun as reading. After years of not knowing what I wanted to do ‘when I grew up’ I suddenly knew.
That knowledge was both a blessing and a curse, yes I finally had a dream but then the hard slog of making it a reality began.
So, although I’ll read pretty much anything with words on a page, it’s romance I come back to every time, to pick me up, to envelop me in a different world, to make me laugh, to make me sigh.
I’ve worked many jobs from extra on the TV show, Hercules, to service station attendant (real women do pump gas) and sales rep while putting myself through university studying for a degree in Management (looking back I’ve never quite figured out why I chose management, although I did have a hankering to wear a suit to work). I then worked in finance in London for a couple of years, and in marketing back home in New Zealand. The novelty of wearing a suit to work didn’t last all that long.
I finally had a Eureka! moment when I was home on maternity leave and tried my hand at writing a novel. Imagine the joy of discovering that writing was almost as much fun as reading. After years of not knowing what I wanted to do ‘when I grew up’ I suddenly knew.
That knowledge was both a blessing and a curse, yes I finally had a dream but then the hard slog of making it a reality began.
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November 29, 2011
In the previous book about the two siblings Adam came across as stuffy and reserved and though he didn't have a personality transplant in this, he was kind of good. I liked his sense of right and wrong and responsibility and fun loving Danni was the best for him.
Both have known each other all their lives but see each other in new light, when Danni starts giving him tips on how to conduct himself to find a suitable wife for him. Then suddenly all these new feelings crop between them, which they try hard to resist.
Enjoyable.
Both have known each other all their lives but see each other in new light, when Danni starts giving him tips on how to conduct himself to find a suitable wife for him. Then suddenly all these new feelings crop between them, which they try hard to resist.
Enjoyable.
September 21, 2012
4.5 stars
Very enjoyable friends-to-lovers story, and another proof that opposites attract. Adam is stuffy& uptight when Danni is impulsive & spontaneous. Their friendship is so sweet, their childhood memories are lovely, & their mutual attraction is too strong to stay under control.
Adam, heir to a principality, is looking for a suitable wife. He even draws a list of his requirements. Danni is the daughter of one of the palace drivers, & she sometimes help her father. Adam asks Dannie' s help. Danni is exactly what Adam needs to loosen up, she is honest & outspoken. She sees thru the barriers he erect to keep people at distance, and reachs for the real man behind the polite prince facade.
Very enjoyable friends-to-lovers story, and another proof that opposites attract. Adam is stuffy& uptight when Danni is impulsive & spontaneous. Their friendship is so sweet, their childhood memories are lovely, & their mutual attraction is too strong to stay under control.
Adam, heir to a principality, is looking for a suitable wife. He even draws a list of his requirements. Danni is the daughter of one of the palace drivers, & she sometimes help her father. Adam asks Dannie' s help. Danni is exactly what Adam needs to loosen up, she is honest & outspoken. She sees thru the barriers he erect to keep people at distance, and reachs for the real man behind the polite prince facade.
December 27, 2011
I enjoyed this book, though it's not my usual cup of tea. I like my heroes harder and stronger than this one, but it was still a lovely sweet read. I can't believe it's Sandra's last book. I liked her immensely, though I only knew her online. :(
June 20, 2017
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February 26, 2020
2/3 stars
December 8, 2011
First line: "Keep calm and carry on."
Okay, not the most original first line, but the author did a better job on the story as a whole. I picked this one up because it is part of the SBTB's online book discussion group. I might not otherwise have touched it, because I don't usually like to read about the price falls for the common girl theme. It bugs me at this point in my life for some reason. Still, I enjoyed both the characters, including Adam, the modern day prince of some small island somewhere. I mean come on, a prince who asks everyone to call him by his first name and who wears glasses? I also totally get his type-a hang-ups and grew to respect the seriousness with which he took his job. I liked Danni, too, although she felt a bit two-dimensional to me at some points. She did crack me up on a regular basis though. The romance between them sizzled pretty well, and I always love the "oh no we're trapped together because of snow or other natural disaster so we might as well give into this raging passion" plot line. I think the only thing that bugged me was that thier big conflict didn't really ring true, so mostly I was just like shut up and get married already, rather than empathizing. Still and good read and I can't wait for my first chance to discuss a romance with a whole lot of other romance lovers like myself.
Okay, not the most original first line, but the author did a better job on the story as a whole. I picked this one up because it is part of the SBTB's online book discussion group. I might not otherwise have touched it, because I don't usually like to read about the price falls for the common girl theme. It bugs me at this point in my life for some reason. Still, I enjoyed both the characters, including Adam, the modern day prince of some small island somewhere. I mean come on, a prince who asks everyone to call him by his first name and who wears glasses? I also totally get his type-a hang-ups and grew to respect the seriousness with which he took his job. I liked Danni, too, although she felt a bit two-dimensional to me at some points. She did crack me up on a regular basis though. The romance between them sizzled pretty well, and I always love the "oh no we're trapped together because of snow or other natural disaster so we might as well give into this raging passion" plot line. I think the only thing that bugged me was that thier big conflict didn't really ring true, so mostly I was just like shut up and get married already, rather than empathizing. Still and good read and I can't wait for my first chance to discuss a romance with a whole lot of other romance lovers like myself.
September 30, 2013
Another one of those contemporaries involving fictional royalty that I’m oh-so-skeptical about. Yet I really enjoyed it.
The hero, Adam, is the crown prince of a tiny European Country, San Philippe. The heroine, Danni, is the daughter of the head chaueffer and now a race promoter for formula one. She’s trying to bring a race to San Phillippe so returns to stay with her dead and fill in occasionally as Chafeurr. And try to help Adam find a woman.
They get stuck in a remote ski hideaway in a blizzard (of course) and the attraction is undeniable. You can guess the rest.
Despite the craziness of the set up, I enjoyed the heroine and tolerated the hero and more importantly the way the romance built up. (I wish I could share more details but read it months ago).
My only critique is that the Prince is always busy with super important high level diplomatic work involving very important geopolitcal issues. Just doesn’t seem possible that a prince at a country that small would be that involved. But it’s ficiton, so who cares. 3.5 out of 5 on the romance scale for me.
The hero, Adam, is the crown prince of a tiny European Country, San Philippe. The heroine, Danni, is the daughter of the head chaueffer and now a race promoter for formula one. She’s trying to bring a race to San Phillippe so returns to stay with her dead and fill in occasionally as Chafeurr. And try to help Adam find a woman.
They get stuck in a remote ski hideaway in a blizzard (of course) and the attraction is undeniable. You can guess the rest.
Despite the craziness of the set up, I enjoyed the heroine and tolerated the hero and more importantly the way the romance built up. (I wish I could share more details but read it months ago).
My only critique is that the Prince is always busy with super important high level diplomatic work involving very important geopolitcal issues. Just doesn’t seem possible that a prince at a country that small would be that involved. But it’s ficiton, so who cares. 3.5 out of 5 on the romance scale for me.
December 5, 2011
*** No spoilers
Sometimes you just need a good Harlequin to escape into.
Danni and Prince Adam Marconi have been friends since childhood. Since her father was on staff, they were allowed to play together on the palace grounds. Her spunk and sass kept him entertained and his protection and attention lead to her admiration.
Years later the two friends are brought back together when she fills in as a part time driver for the royal family. In this position Danni witnesses first hand Adam's dating disasters.
The prince needs help finding a suitable wife - one that meets all the criteria on his long check list. Danni reluctantly offers to help him in his quest. She's the only one who will speak her mind. She's the only one he's willing to open up to.
A fun, short read. I enjoyed it very much.
Sometimes you just need a good Harlequin to escape into.
Danni and Prince Adam Marconi have been friends since childhood. Since her father was on staff, they were allowed to play together on the palace grounds. Her spunk and sass kept him entertained and his protection and attention lead to her admiration.
Years later the two friends are brought back together when she fills in as a part time driver for the royal family. In this position Danni witnesses first hand Adam's dating disasters.
The prince needs help finding a suitable wife - one that meets all the criteria on his long check list. Danni reluctantly offers to help him in his quest. She's the only one who will speak her mind. She's the only one he's willing to open up to.
A fun, short read. I enjoyed it very much.
December 21, 2011
This was a sweet love story. It's about Adam, the heir to a small principality, and his longtime childhood friend, Danni. Her father is one of his drivers, so she is a commoner. Adam is looking for a wife and is not doing well. He is too reserved and methodical. Therefore he asks Danni for help. She reluctantly agrees to give him some pointers in the romance department. Of course, one thing leads to another. They have to come to terms with their respective roles in society before they finally reach their sweet HEA.
December 30, 2011
Read this as part of the SBTB book club. The concept was cute and the story delivered (for the most part) on the harmless fun that Harlequins tend to be good at. I was left banging my head on a desk at the end because it seemed just a touch too easy considering all of the issues they were going to be facing after the story ends (one example: her becoming royalty being something they both expressed major issues with). Overall cute and it didn't make me want to hurl it across the room as several Harlequins have done in the past. Always a good thing.
March 24, 2012
A prince on a quest to find the perfect wife doesn't have time to trifle with a commoner. But Adam Marconi's longtime friend and sometime driver, Danielle St. Claire, has him contemplating a change in plans. Why can't the royal have a little fun before finally settling down?
Then their supposedly quick affair suddenly turns serious. And Prince Adam finds himself in a quandary. Say goodbye to the one woman who sets his heart and body on fire, or defy all of the rules and cause the scandal of the century.
This was a sexy romp with well developed characters.
Then their supposedly quick affair suddenly turns serious. And Prince Adam finds himself in a quandary. Say goodbye to the one woman who sets his heart and body on fire, or defy all of the rules and cause the scandal of the century.
This was a sexy romp with well developed characters.
February 26, 2012
i was thinking about how i wanted to read some contemp books with royals in them - and her this one appeared in my TBR. I liked the contrast between the upstairs downstairs roles of the characters and the portrayal of the prince as a royal but also as a real person in the 21st century world. i totally got sucked into the relationship between Adam and Danni and the fact that they were more themselves when they ere together than at other times in their daily lives.
January 15, 2012
This was a very enjoyable book to read. The characters were great and realistic, even for a story about a prince. The only drawback of the book was that the page limit made it feel rushed at the end. It is very unfortunate that we won't have any more books from Ms. Hyatt, because she was genuinely talented.
June 10, 2015
Quick review:
- very good category romance
- book club choice for Dec/11
- sweet and sexy
- lovely HEA
- angst was good not overwrought
And yes, I am way behind in my reading...six months behind, apparently.
- very good category romance
- book club choice for Dec/11
- sweet and sexy
- lovely HEA
- angst was good not overwrought
And yes, I am way behind in my reading...six months behind, apparently.
October 7, 2012
3.5 stars
I'm a sucker for friends to lovers story and this was a nice one with lots of tension. I liked the disparity in their stations (he's royal, she's his chauffeur's daughter). It was realistic, a good source of conflict yet ultimately surmountable. While this book was not perfect it was emotionally satisfying.
I'm a sucker for friends to lovers story and this was a nice one with lots of tension. I liked the disparity in their stations (he's royal, she's his chauffeur's daughter). It was realistic, a good source of conflict yet ultimately surmountable. While this book was not perfect it was emotionally satisfying.
December 8, 2011
I saw this mentioned on Nalini Singh's blog and decided to give it a good, it was a nice little romantic number- prince falls in love with his childhood friend & sometimes driver. I raced through this and quite enjoyed it.
November 11, 2012
I don't know how she did it, but Sandra Hyatt managed to stay within the romance novel tradition, but not get tripped up by the cheesy characteristics some romance novels tumble into. A nice, light read that was entertaining, based on the story.
December 3, 2012
Lessons in Seduction was a modern twist on Sabrina. I liked that Danni had a traditionally male occupation. I thought that was fun, but I wished there were more fast driving and sharp turn scenes!
December 11, 2016
So the start of this book reminded me of Some Kind of Wonderful. I knew from the moment I started reading that that characters didn't think they belonged with each other, but were in to each other anyway. Can't wait to read more from this author.
December 17, 2011
The writing wasn't particularly eloquent or inspiring, but the story was decent and by that I mean it was better than most Harlequin romances I've read.
December 23, 2011
Charming, endearing book that kept it real. Now I want to read about the other siblings.
January 5, 2016
Another lovely romance from Sandra Hyatt, her posthumous release and the third in a trilogy - all three books highly recommended.
January 17, 2012
This was a sweet, pleasant story. I really enjoyed it and will check out the other books in this series.
February 17, 2012
This was a really cute story.
October 1, 2012
regular, ni fu ni fa, más tirando para abajo,
February 5, 2012
Charming & Sweet.
January 28, 2013
This book was okay. Very predictable and not much excitement here.
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