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Rakes on Tour #1
Rake Most Likely to Rebel
The art of fencing, like the art of love, requires three important skills:
1. Anticipating your partner's every move, working them into the exact position you desire.
2. Being completely attuned to each other's bodies.
3. Absolute dedication, no matter how many hours are spent sweating it out.
Viscount Amersham has come to Paris to prove his skill with the blade. But feisty Alyssandra Leodegrance is not the opponent he was expecting! As expert swordplay leads to sizzling sensuality, it's difficult to say who will win…and what they will claim as their prize!
Rakes on Tour
Outrageous hell-raisers let loose in Europe!
1. Anticipating your partner's every move, working them into the exact position you desire.
2. Being completely attuned to each other's bodies.
3. Absolute dedication, no matter how many hours are spent sweating it out.
Viscount Amersham has come to Paris to prove his skill with the blade. But feisty Alyssandra Leodegrance is not the opponent he was expecting! As expert swordplay leads to sizzling sensuality, it's difficult to say who will win…and what they will claim as their prize!
Rakes on Tour
Outrageous hell-raisers let loose in Europe!
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 19, 2015
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About the author
Bronwyn Scott
337 books167 followersBronwyn Scott writes historical romances for Harlequin, Mills and Boon. She has 50 titles currently in print with them.
Bronwyn's 2018 release, Dancing with the Duke's Heir was RITA finalist.
Bronwyn's 2009 novel, The Viscount Claims His Bride was a RomCon finalist for best short historical, as was her 2011 release, A Thoroughly Compromised Lady.
Bronwyn's 2018 release, Dancing with the Duke's Heir was RITA finalist.
Bronwyn's 2009 novel, The Viscount Claims His Bride was a RomCon finalist for best short historical, as was her 2011 release, A Thoroughly Compromised Lady.
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June 13, 2017
Pues no tengo mucho que decir. Una kk como casi todos los que me he leído ultimamente.
January 8, 2018
I've found in the past that Mills and Boon books can sometimes be style over substance. Most often they are quite simple plots with forgettable characters. You read for familiarity and ease, not because the book will set your world alight.
I didn't find that this assumption fit 'Rake most likely to rebel'. Yes, the plot was rather simple and a little repetitive at times, but I felt that the characterisation really supported this novel, and though I did lose interest a few times with regard to the plot, I kept reading because I genuinely liked Haviland and Alyssandra.
The leading couple were not cut from the 'regency cookie-cutter' and offered a freshness to the genre. Alyssandra was loyal but unafraid of her own attraction and lust. She gave as good as she got, and I loved her spark. Havilland was just enough macho fencer, but unconfident Viscount to balance his nature and I loved that he wasn't so desperately loyal to the title that he didn't question his place in England. The chemistry between them was insane, much more interesting than the traditional virgin-heroine/charismatic hero troupe.
The plot was fairly simplistic; there was a good guy, a bad guy and a girl in the middle. The plot surrounding Antoine kept it from being a cut-and-dry/obvious love-triangle troupe. I did feel that it was somewhat repetitive. The main theme was hidden identity and secrets but in truth, I think that the book was too long to sustain interest in any of the main secrets.
There were too many chapters dedicated to long fencing battles, too many instances of Julian and Haviland comparing the length and skill of their swords, too many instances of [insert name here] deciding not to tell [insert name here] a secret or about their life. If some of these events had either been removed or streamlined, then I don't think I'd have lost interest, but unfortunately my brain did tend to go 'Oh another fencing lesson - skip skip skip'. The book was just too long to sustain the simplistic plot, so these sections just felt like filler. I'd rather have had a more succinct novel than a longer novel with filler.
Great characterisation, a good step away from the 'cookie-cutter' regency style, but perhaps a little let down by the plot and length.
I didn't find that this assumption fit 'Rake most likely to rebel'. Yes, the plot was rather simple and a little repetitive at times, but I felt that the characterisation really supported this novel, and though I did lose interest a few times with regard to the plot, I kept reading because I genuinely liked Haviland and Alyssandra.
The leading couple were not cut from the 'regency cookie-cutter' and offered a freshness to the genre. Alyssandra was loyal but unafraid of her own attraction and lust. She gave as good as she got, and I loved her spark. Havilland was just enough macho fencer, but unconfident Viscount to balance his nature and I loved that he wasn't so desperately loyal to the title that he didn't question his place in England. The chemistry between them was insane, much more interesting than the traditional virgin-heroine/charismatic hero troupe.
The plot was fairly simplistic; there was a good guy, a bad guy and a girl in the middle. The plot surrounding Antoine kept it from being a cut-and-dry/obvious love-triangle troupe. I did feel that it was somewhat repetitive. The main theme was hidden identity and secrets but in truth, I think that the book was too long to sustain interest in any of the main secrets.
There were too many chapters dedicated to long fencing battles, too many instances of Julian and Haviland comparing the length and skill of their swords, too many instances of [insert name here] deciding not to tell [insert name here] a secret or about their life. If some of these events had either been removed or streamlined, then I don't think I'd have lost interest, but unfortunately my brain did tend to go 'Oh another fencing lesson - skip skip skip'. The book was just too long to sustain the simplistic plot, so these sections just felt like filler. I'd rather have had a more succinct novel than a longer novel with filler.
Great characterisation, a good step away from the 'cookie-cutter' regency style, but perhaps a little let down by the plot and length.
March 21, 2018
Istorijos apie senovę mane žavi daug labiau nei tos,kurios pasakoja apie šias dienas ir vyksta moderniuose ofisuose ( galbūt todėl,kad gerų meilės romanų kai veiksmas vyksta žymiai senesniais laikais nėra tiek daug ). Šią knygą pradėjau tikėdamasi labai romantiškos istorijos,bet aiškiai nusivyliau. Žinoma, čia buvo špagų ir pūstų suknelių,bet pats romantinis aspektas kažkaip nesužavėjo ir labiau linko į erotinį. Būtent sekso scenos ir nepatiko labiausiai, taip pat abu veikėjai nėra labai įtraukiantys, per minkšti autorės piešiamai aplinkai kai tikimasi moteriškesnės merginos ( net jei ir besikaunančios špagomis ) ir brutualesnio vyruko ( ypač su tokia mergišiaus praeitimi ).
Labai pasigedau arklių, daugiau scenų aplinkos aprašymui, kas padėtų skaitytojui iš tiesų pasijusti nusikėlus į senus laikus. Autorė viską suka apie fechtavimą,bet vien to man neužteko,kad pavadinčiau tai istoriniu meilės romanu. Galbūt tai ir nebuvo autorės tikslas,bet tada jaučiu,kad knygos pristatymas neatitinka tikrovės ir užtai mano įvertinimas gana neigiamas.
Labai pasigedau arklių, daugiau scenų aplinkos aprašymui, kas padėtų skaitytojui iš tiesų pasijusti nusikėlus į senus laikus. Autorė viską suka apie fechtavimą,bet vien to man neužteko,kad pavadinčiau tai istoriniu meilės romanu. Galbūt tai ir nebuvo autorės tikslas,bet tada jaučiu,kad knygos pristatymas neatitinka tikrovės ir užtai mano įvertinimas gana neigiamas.
August 13, 2017
Another great historical story. The author does a superb job of taking the reader back in time to the European towns, villages and the people who live there. Haviland North comes to Paris to sharpen his fencing skills. The owner of the school is a bit mysterious. He is the owner but his sister dresses as a man and teaches the fine art of fencing. At this time in history, women were not allowed to fence. True to the author's writing style, Haviland and Alyssandra (the sister) have a sultry romance before her secret is revealed. This new series will keep you entertained.
October 24, 2024
This was alright. I prefer the older regency romances from mills and boon because they focus more on plot than sex. But this was still enjoyable. I liked the independence of Alyssandra and the setting of regency France rather than England.
June 25, 2017
OH.. OH... es impresionante.... El tomo el lugar de ella con tal de salvarla... fue asombroso, muy hermoso
February 21, 2018
It does exactly what it says on the tin.
August 6, 2023
Me encantó. Es una historia romántica ta refrescante
April 23, 2024
Brilliant plot. Delightful use of the art of fencing as a metaphor not just a sport. Strong leading lady. Good character arc for the male protagonist. Spicy, open door. HEA. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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January 12, 2016"Scott’s newest series, Rakes on Tour, rides high on readers’ “favorite” lists with sword fights, lusty romance and the first of four couples willing to break all the rules for one more night together. Scott expertly pits duty against the promise of a happily ever after in a satisfying match of wits" (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).
Miniseries: Rakes on Tour
Miniseries: Rakes on Tour
September 12, 2016
Woman dresses up as brother to protect family fencing business, bored aristocrat is intrigued.
January 6, 2024
Lengvas romaniukas
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