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A Scandalous Marriage
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Leah Carrollton had dreams of meeting—and marrying—the perfect man. Then a scandalous affair ended in abandonment, and she left London rather than face her disgrace. With no one to turn to, Leah ran away to the country. Abruptly Devon Marshall, Viscount Huxhold, strides into her life, enveloping her in his strong embrace and offering her a chance to recapture what she'd lo
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Paperback, 384 pages
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February 8th 2000
by Avon
(first published 2000)
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Jan 04, 2021
Morgan & Many Books
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it was amazing
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This was recommended to me when I expressed a craving for a very good pregnancy historical romance, and my oh my did this not disappoint. I've read a few books from Cathy Maxwell, but remember being underwhelmed and promptly forgot her. I think in my formative HR reading days, I wanted scandal and excitement and sex and now I just want good, real love stories. This has completely changed my mind about Maxwell and I will be voraciously consuming her writing until I've exhausted everything, ever.
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This book is about an impossible romance between two characters whose families are feuding ALA Romeo and Juliet. The two meet, instantly connect but are forced apart when their identities are revealed.
Fast forward to the future. Leah, the former debutante, is now heavily pregnant and apparently destitute having spurned Devon months earlier. Devon is on the way to visit his dying grandfather when he just so happens to stumble across Leah. Hmmmm, my oh my, what an unexpected coincidence! Leah fall ...more
Fast forward to the future. Leah, the former debutante, is now heavily pregnant and apparently destitute having spurned Devon months earlier. Devon is on the way to visit his dying grandfather when he just so happens to stumble across Leah. Hmmmm, my oh my, what an unexpected coincidence! Leah fall ...more
Dec 27, 2020
Lisa (Remarkablylisa)
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To be fair i bought this series because of the stunning stepbacks and not for the storyline. This one involved a single mother who falls in love again with her first and only love and him accepting her baby as his. It's also a star crossed lover romance where the family had a feud and misunderstandings happened.
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This is a bit of a twist on the Romeo and Juliet story. Devon Marshall, Viscount Huxhold, unknowingly falls in love with the daughter of his family's arch-enemy (some feud that goes back generations). It's twu-wuv, but events happen to tear the pair apart with some big misunderstanding that I can't even remember two days later. FF to the next year, and Devon's received a summons to London to attend his grandfather's deathbed, but his horse loses a shoe and lo-and-behold where does it happen but
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Different than the standard regency novel, which makes it a solid and entertaining read.
Not the best by the author, but the simplicity of the story is absolutely charming. The story is interesting enough to keep me up until late at night. However, it lack the swooning romance, which is a shame because I'm such a huge fan of ex-lovers (in this case, almost lovers) reunited storyline.
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This book, in my opinion, was even better than the 1st book. Leah Carrollton fled London in order to escape a scandal and is now living as a servant girl for a family on a farm. Devon Marshall is on the way to see his dying grandfather when his horse throws a shoe and he's forced to stop his journey and seek help at a nearby house. There he runs into his past (and maybe still present) love Leah. They come from rival families which caused them to separate from each other to begin with. The blurb
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3.5 stars. I enjoyed the story and believe the main characters loved one another. The two characters mended broken parts in the other throughout the story. However, there were a few parts that were a little over the top - I am not sure if it was the writing or the narration. And there were some things that were a little unresolved or rushed in my opinion. However, there was emotion aplenty. I didn’t regret reading the book as it was a quick read and a decent story.
A decent romance to help pass the time. Despite that, it was a page-turner for me. I can't explain why because there isn't really anything compelling about the plots or the characters. The characters are certainly likable enough and the plot (what there is of it) isn't too tedious. It's been a while since I picked up a historical romance so this did very well in filling that void.
Devon is a much more sympathetic character than Leah, which is a little surprising for me because I tend to feel mor ...more
Devon is a much more sympathetic character than Leah, which is a little surprising for me because I tend to feel mor ...more
So tedious, I DNF'd after the Prologue!!!
This book starts off with Devon riding hard for London to his grandfather's deathbed. Yadda yadda yadda he sees his lost love, Leah, and over the next three pages -what should have been a romantic/love flashback at first sight description of their first meeting, was instead insipid (stupid & sickly sweet) and quite awful. Leah's fall into labor was beyond, and I just couldn't continue for the backstory. ...more
This book starts off with Devon riding hard for London to his grandfather's deathbed. Yadda yadda yadda he sees his lost love, Leah, and over the next three pages -what should have been a romantic/love flashback at first sight description of their first meeting, was instead insipid (stupid & sickly sweet) and quite awful. Leah's fall into labor was beyond, and I just couldn't continue for the backstory. ...more
At first, I was confused with some of the actions of the two main families but after reading more, then I understood the conflict and the different characters as the story progress. Some of the unsolved beginning of the two family conflicts was left vague in that there was arguments about a land disagreement which in the end led to hatred about a race and a duel. At these issues were resolved.
Dec 06, 2017
Beachreader
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
romance,
historical-romance
Nothing fresh or original in this romance novel. The writing in the opening is amateurish. I loaded this to my Kindle because I was out of books to read. Otherwise I would not have read it. Everything is predictable. It's not a bad book, but certainly not on par with other romances that I have enjoyed.
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This was a decent read as far as historical romances go. I did feel it was very serious in nature, but it had depth and emotion. I do think the reader missed out on some of the initial courtship as the story jumped around after Leah and Devon's first few meetings. It was a touching story though once they rekindled their romance.
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Wonderful! Problems resolved without a ton of angst! I really enjoyed this one! Although I can't give it 5 for the glaring anachronisms. Yet it was still a book I would recommend. The sex was pg13 and the afterward was perfect
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Not bad.
I enjoyed reading.
I love this book so much
Devon was a rake who loved women and had bedded many of them. He was raised by his Grandfather the Marquess Kirkeby after his parents were killed in a carriage race where the pins in the carriage had been tampered with. Devon grew up his own man making his own fortune but his Grandfather still insisted that Devon be his heir even though his cousin Rex was raised by his mother with the expectation that her son would inherit. The scandal between Devon's family and the Carrollton family turned into
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Its one of the most beautiful books i've read. A very short story (not a novel). The characters with so many flaws, but yet so well justified to great levels. The leads had me hating them, adoring them, loving them, breaking for them. A very very simple love story. I agree with the romancereader reviewers of how much this short story potrayed.
Leah's delivery and Devan's feelings during that period was soo well written. The way he loved the baby was one of the greatest thing a hero could do. Agr ...more
Leah's delivery and Devan's feelings during that period was soo well written. The way he loved the baby was one of the greatest thing a hero could do. Agr ...more
I liked this book better than the first one. I felt the story was fresh and original. I was very impressed with the characters and truly enjoyed their relationship. There were several elements that really hit home like their first meeting and the deep feelings they have for each other since very early on, without need of embelishment. I can only hope the next one is as good or maybe better. ☺
Another good time. I really liked this book. It is however part of a series. You don't really lose anything from not reading them in order, but I know people who do get upset if they read them out of order.
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Really sweet story, just like the first in the series. No real bad guys (some scheming relations yes),a lack of communication is the real enemy here. It wasn't a pulizter prize winner but I couldn't put it down!
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Audible Romance Package
AUDIOBOOK: Read 17 August 2019
9hrs 20min
Narrator: Muñeca Géigel needs to work on her tongue slapping and swallowing sounds. She did get on my nerves.
Like the story. Love how they get the aunt and cousin out of the way.
AUDIOBOOK: Read 17 August 2019
9hrs 20min
Narrator: Muñeca Géigel needs to work on her tongue slapping and swallowing sounds. She did get on my nerves.
Like the story. Love how they get the aunt and cousin out of the way.
I'm finding it hard to give stars to my romance books. I really did enjoy this book so 4 stars it is!
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Fun historical from Maxwell. Nothing ground-breaking, but entertaining enough
Loved this book, it was sooooo sweet. LOVED IT! I think everyone should read this if you like historical romances.
unexciting. boring. predictable. no chemistry.
It was an ok read but not too believable especially how the two main characters found each other again but hey I am a sucker for romance
Not as good as the first. Still a great read!
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“Leah’s baby was nestled protectively in the crook of Devon’s arm.
In the golden firelight, his expression appeared grim. The neck of his shirt was open, the sleeves rolled up. With a soft gasp of mother love, Leah reached for her child. But Devon’s deep, silky voice stopped her.
“Who is the baby’s father? And do you love him?”
She froze. Her mouth went dry. Her heart pounded in her chest.
He waited.”
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In the golden firelight, his expression appeared grim. The neck of his shirt was open, the sleeves rolled up. With a soft gasp of mother love, Leah reached for her child. But Devon’s deep, silky voice stopped her.
“Who is the baby’s father? And do you love him?”
She froze. Her mouth went dry. Her heart pounded in her chest.
He waited.”
