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The Knave of Hearts
(Rhymes With Love #5)
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In the fifth novel of the captivating Rhymes With Love series from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Boyle, a young woman's hopes of a match encounter a wickedly handsome complication . . .
Lavinia Tempest has been eagerly anticipating a spectacular season. But one disastrous pile-up on the Almack's dance floor derails all her plans. Add to that, the very stunning ...more
Lavinia Tempest has been eagerly anticipating a spectacular season. But one disastrous pile-up on the Almack's dance floor derails all her plans. Add to that, the very stunning ...more
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Sep 09, 2016
Anne
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You know, for a knave the main character isn't all that...rascally? He's pretty tame by most standards. In fact, I can't think of ONE thing he does to deserve the title.
And the winner of Most Boring Rake goes to...
Captain Abs on the cover!
Anyway.
This wasn't a bad trashy romance novel, but it wasn't great, either. The heroine is sorta likable, and so is the hero. Nobody was super annoying, skeevy, rapey, or idiotic. <--Bonus!
The story also appears to be one of those that has an underlying ...more
And the winner of Most Boring Rake goes to...
Captain Abs on the cover!
Anyway.
This wasn't a bad trashy romance novel, but it wasn't great, either. The heroine is sorta likable, and so is the hero. Nobody was super annoying, skeevy, rapey, or idiotic. <--Bonus!
The story also appears to be one of those that has an underlying ...more
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The Knave of Hearts by Elizabeth Boyle
Book Five of the Rhymes with Love series
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: January 26, 2016
Rating: 4 stars
Source: eARC from Edelweiss
***Warning: this is an adult book, and for the eyes of mature readers***
Summary (from Goodreads):
In the fifth novel of the captivating Rhymes With Love series from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Boyle, a young woman's hopes of a match encounter a wickedly handsome ...more
The Knave of Hearts by Elizabeth Boyle
Book Five of the Rhymes with Love series
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: January 26, 2016
Rating: 4 stars
Source: eARC from Edelweiss
***Warning: this is an adult book, and for the eyes of mature readers***
Summary (from Goodreads):
In the fifth novel of the captivating Rhymes With Love series from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Boyle, a young woman's hopes of a match encounter a wickedly handsome ...more
Mar 07, 2015
Sissy's Romance Book Review
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it was amazing
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This is book five in the "Rhymes With Love" series. I have read most of the books in this series and with that in mind I feel this is a standalone book. But I have been enjoying the series and would suggest reading the others just for the enjoyment.
Lavinia Tempest and her twin sister is having their first Season. They are having a lot to overcome with the talk of her dead mother and her affairs. Also that they are not very graceful. Lavinia is not good at dancing and has been asked by Alaster ...more
Lavinia Tempest and her twin sister is having their first Season. They are having a lot to overcome with the talk of her dead mother and her affairs. Also that they are not very graceful. Lavinia is not good at dancing and has been asked by Alaster ...more
Jan 28, 2016
Lorka
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The only good thing about this book is the super cute guy on the cover. So much better than the old Fabio days. Besides that.... I can't believe I am the only one to give this book a 1-star with a comment. So here goes... The story opens up with the hero being told by his uncle to dance with the heroine to help her with her first season. The poor girl already had negativity following her due to clumsiness. So they start dancing, the hero looks across the ballroom, sees his BFF starting to get
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I really enjoyed this book, it was very funny and witty. Lavinia is clumsy and always quoting proper manners she seeks out in a mate. Tuck meets none of those expectations, he's a knave, but they still fall for each other. Fun, quirky book.
I do not know if it was because it was a busy weekend but I had a more difficult time to immerse at first in this story but by the end I did enjoyed this read as much as the previous book.
Plus I hoped to see the romance about Lord Charleston and Lady Avenue find its conclusion.
Whatever, it was an entertaining and funny read with a prim and proper young miss letting things go loose to find her true self while the hero has to reconcile his past with the present and accept he can’t change what was ...more
Plus I hoped to see the romance about Lord Charleston and Lady Avenue find its conclusion.
Whatever, it was an entertaining and funny read with a prim and proper young miss letting things go loose to find her true self while the hero has to reconcile his past with the present and accept he can’t change what was ...more
The Knave of Hearts is the 5th book in the Rhymes With Love series by Elizabeth Boyle. I haven't read the previous books, so can confirm that this book can be read as a stand alone one.
The story revolves around Lavinia Tempest and Alaster (Tuck) Rowland. She is a young woman who is about to have her debut into society with her twin sister. It's a brave move considering her mother's sordid past has recently become the subject of gossip amongst the 'ton'. But she is determined to find herself a ...more
The story revolves around Lavinia Tempest and Alaster (Tuck) Rowland. She is a young woman who is about to have her debut into society with her twin sister. It's a brave move considering her mother's sordid past has recently become the subject of gossip amongst the 'ton'. But she is determined to find herself a ...more
The hero was a jerk. He is drunk all the time and lives on credit (because he's the heir) and his uncle asks him to dance with her. So he does, only he leaves her on the dance floor in the middle of a dance because he sees his friend might need "back up" for a fight. She loses her balance and crashes into a woman, who gets her petticoat flipped over her head.
The ton stops inviting her and her sister anywhere.
Hero decides he can fix this by teaching her to dance. Only she's a klutz and can only ...more
The ton stops inviting her and her sister anywhere.
Hero decides he can fix this by teaching her to dance. Only she's a klutz and can only ...more
DNF at chapter 4. Just can't do it. I wasn't a fan of Lavinia or Tuck in The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane, and they haven't done anything to redeem themselves to me in this book. The first couple chapters were bhooooring... hashing out events that happened in the previous book in far greater detail than necessary. A lot of time is spent explaining just how clumsy Lavinia is, and she's completely self-centered. Sorry folks. I know many of you have high praise for this book but I just can't go
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at one point I accidentally skipped 2 pages that stuck together and IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE WHATSOEVER. 50% of this book could have been cut out. it was so repetitive.
I'm still giving it 2 stars because it is Elizabeth Boyle and it was still sometimes fun romance.
I'm still giving it 2 stars because it is Elizabeth Boyle and it was still sometimes fun romance.
Oct 25, 2017
Debby "Piene Raven"
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it was amazing
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Anticipating a spectacular season, Miss Lavinia Tempest never anticipated being ruined and marred by her mother's scandelous affair. Because of that, she now holds herself to a created list of proper rules, a list where none of the rules prepare her to lose her heart to everything that is improper, especially to well-known Knave, Alastar "Tuck" Rowland.
Although Tuck means well with trying to right the wrongs that he has done to Livvy, he finds that in all his teaching, he becomes the student in ...more
Although Tuck means well with trying to right the wrongs that he has done to Livvy, he finds that in all his teaching, he becomes the student in ...more
Finally the Tempest sisters both get their HEA! I loved Louisa's story and was beyond excited for Lavinia's, and boy did Elizabeth Boyle deliver! Long held secrets, a vendetta, con artist family members and at the heart of it all two genuinely good people trying to do what's right fall in love! This Knave and his card sharp lady have moved on to my keeper shelf.
Loved this book and loved seeing our heroine come into her own! Plus seeing Tuck make his way. A fun and adventurous story!
Jun 23, 2018
Jennifer
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it was amazing
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Love this series! Great narrator!
This is only my second read from the Rhymes With Loves series, having unknowingly started the series in the middle with The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane (TVWLDTL). Luckily that previous book featured Louisa Tempest and Viscount Wakefield, who are featured heavily in this book as it happens somewhat contemporaneously with TVWLDTL. It's my understanding that most of the series can be read as standalones... however I would recommend reading TVWLDTL before this one since it involves twin sisters
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“The Knave of Hearts” by Elizabeth Boyle was a sweet and enjoyable story. I’ve long wanted to read Boyle and was happy that I finally got the chance to. Although this is the fifth book in the series I did not find that I missed out on the story and this is easily a stand-a-lone.
Lavinia Temptest was a sweet heroine. I really liked her and thought she was fun. She is in London making her debut with ...more
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“The Knave of Hearts” by Elizabeth Boyle was a sweet and enjoyable story. I’ve long wanted to read Boyle and was happy that I finally got the chance to. Although this is the fifth book in the series I did not find that I missed out on the story and this is easily a stand-a-lone.
Lavinia Temptest was a sweet heroine. I really liked her and thought she was fun. She is in London making her debut with ...more
Coming to London to be introduced to society and find a husband was Lavinia Tempest's dearest wish. Unfortunately, her dazzling debut was ruined with a tumble at Almack's and a scandal her mother caused years ago. Lavinia's sister, Louisa has found love and happiness and while she is happy for her sister, she still feels a bit out of sorts. Lavinia is determined to be a proper lady and to follow her list of dos and don'ts, but can she overcome the shadows that are trailing her and find happiness
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Lavinia Tempest has had high hopes for her season, but after a disastrous dance at Almacks with Tuck Rowland her prospects are dropping and her dance cards are empty. After being shunned by the Ton, and alienated by Society Lavinia is ready to give up and go to the country.
Tuck has made a wager, the knave that he is, that Lavinia will be a lady of the first water and the darling of the season. Tuck must rally some forces to assist Lavinia in becoming popular, but also keep his wager secret from ...more
Tuck has made a wager, the knave that he is, that Lavinia will be a lady of the first water and the darling of the season. Tuck must rally some forces to assist Lavinia in becoming popular, but also keep his wager secret from ...more
I have loved ALL of the books in this series. It follows a number of the inhabitants of a small village named Kempton -- the village is full of spinsters. In this series, a number of them are getting their HEA's. This is the 5th book of the series.
In book #4 (The Viscount Who Lived Down The Lane) twin sisters Louisa and Lavinia Tempest come to London for their season. Louisa and Viscount Wakefield get their HEA and set up the story for Lavinia and Tuck.
This book covers a parallel timeline and ...more
In book #4 (The Viscount Who Lived Down The Lane) twin sisters Louisa and Lavinia Tempest come to London for their season. Louisa and Viscount Wakefield get their HEA and set up the story for Lavinia and Tuck.
This book covers a parallel timeline and ...more
3.5 stars? This book had some issues - namely that it take place in large part at the same time as did Louisa and Piers's book, so it felt like some scenes were missing between the sisters and the friends. And also, some scenes were missing in general. Especially toward the end. (view spoiler)
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Pretty good story, good narration by Susan Duerden (audible review)
This was a decent story, not my favorite of the series, but still an enjoyable listen. I liked the heroine Lavinia she was fun, and not always so proper LOL. I liked Tuck too. They did have some good chemistry and attraction to each other. It was real an not forced. There is one sex scene at the end that was very mildly nicely written.
The story line seemed to drag a bit until about 50% then picked up a bit. It did take me a ...more
This was a decent story, not my favorite of the series, but still an enjoyable listen. I liked the heroine Lavinia she was fun, and not always so proper LOL. I liked Tuck too. They did have some good chemistry and attraction to each other. It was real an not forced. There is one sex scene at the end that was very mildly nicely written.
The story line seemed to drag a bit until about 50% then picked up a bit. It did take me a ...more
Lavina has tired to do everything in her power to have a successful season. However, with one dance her chances of a good match are ruined. All of this is one person's fault. Alaster Rowland is barely accepted by society, his uncle is sponsoring the Tempest sisters for a London season. He knows he isn't good enough for Lavina but his mistake costs her. He also makes the mistake of betting that he can make Lavina into an Original. I call it mistake not because she has no chance but because when
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Tuck and Livie. Well it ties up most of the loose ends left from the last book, but I found I didn't care as much. Tuck, while in his cups, makes a wager with Ilford, that he can make the Tempest twins the diamonds of this year's 'season'. There are a lot of threads to the story but none of them really pan out like you think or wish they will. Lavinia has devoted her life to making sure she can never be confused with her loose skirted mother. She holds her life to a list of rules that in no way
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Apr 13, 2016
Georgie-who-is-Sarah-Drew
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it was ok
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So, there is a difference between one's expectation of a film and of a cartoon. With the former, you're expecting a degree of realism; with a cartoon, you're prepared to let more things go - it may not be realistic, the characters will probably not develop, the backgrounds will be sketchy, reactions will be exaggerated rather than subtle etc etc. It would probably have helped if I had thought of this book as a cartoon when I was reading it, and I could then have appreciated it more on its own
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The Knave is another wonderful and funny historical romance by Elizabeth Boyle.
Lavinia Tempest and Alaster Tuck are two adorable characters with a one big problem.
When Tuck let Lavinia fall on the Almack's dance floor, he ruined her chance of a spectacular season. Now he needs to save her reputation and try not to lose his wager too.
This is a page turner romance that keep you entertained with fun characters and great plots.
Thank you Elizabeth Boyle
Lavinia Tempest and Alaster Tuck are two adorable characters with a one big problem.
When Tuck let Lavinia fall on the Almack's dance floor, he ruined her chance of a spectacular season. Now he needs to save her reputation and try not to lose his wager too.
This is a page turner romance that keep you entertained with fun characters and great plots.
Thank you Elizabeth Boyle
Tuck bets he can turn Livy into a diamond. At first, I found both annoying but I warmed up to Tuck by the end, and Livy a little. Mostly, I had issues with the audiobook because I hated the cadence of the narrator. Overall, it was a cute installment in the series.
If you ejoyed the fourth Rhymes of Love book, The Viscount who Lived Down the Lane as I did, definitely read this one. Some of the time overlaps, just from Lavinia's point of view rather than Louisa's.
Cute, fun book with minimal melodrama - but there's just low potential for a re-read for me personally.
One of the many things I like about Ms Boyle's books is the lovely writing. And her sense of humor makes everything even better.
Lavinia and Louisa have come to town for their first season. They are daughters of a woman who has a terrible reputation. Both girls are proper young ladies who are not only beautiful but intelligent and charming.
Those qualities will not mean much to the “ton”.
When Tuck is asked to dance with Lavinia to get her off to a good start, he acts like a jerk. This is not the ...more
Lavinia and Louisa have come to town for their first season. They are daughters of a woman who has a terrible reputation. Both girls are proper young ladies who are not only beautiful but intelligent and charming.
Those qualities will not mean much to the “ton”.
When Tuck is asked to dance with Lavinia to get her off to a good start, he acts like a jerk. This is not the ...more
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Elizabeth Boyle was an antipiracy paralegal for Microsoft before settling down to write full-time. Her first novel, Brazen Angel, which won Dell's Diamond Debut Award in 1996, also won the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award for Best First Book, and was a finalist for Best Long Historical Romance. She lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington. She is also the author of Brazen Heiress.
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