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The Elliot Brothers #2
Testing Miss Toogood
Fleur Toogood is beautiful, opinionated and has a disastrous inclination to speak her mind. And she refuses to marry without love. But as the most eligible of Reverend Toogood's five daughters, she has been charged with making a brilliant match that will improve her family's fortune. So to appease her father, she agrees to be escorted around London by Lord Dominic Elliot.
But Lord Dominic proves to be a most arrogant and secretive chaperone. He takes his duties toward her very seriously, though he shows little interest in her otherwise. Worse, he insists on giving the most annoying advice—advice she doesn't need because she has devised "The List," questions designed to assess a male's potential as a satisfactory husband, knowing no man can meet her high standards. But as she is introduced to one eligible gentleman after another, it becomes painfully clear—the only man who scores high enough to interest her is Dominic himself.
But Lord Dominic proves to be a most arrogant and secretive chaperone. He takes his duties toward her very seriously, though he shows little interest in her otherwise. Worse, he insists on giving the most annoying advice—advice she doesn't need because she has devised "The List," questions designed to assess a male's potential as a satisfactory husband, knowing no man can meet her high standards. But as she is introduced to one eligible gentleman after another, it becomes painfully clear—the only man who scores high enough to interest her is Dominic himself.
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First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Stella Cameron
107 books420 followersStella Cameron is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author. With over fourteen million copies of her books in print, Cameron is now turning her pen to mysteries and independently publishing COLD, Introducing Alex Duggins. She draws on her English background for this new, already critically acclaimed mystery series. Atmospheric, deeply character and relationship driven, COLD reveals the power of old secrets to twist the present. Cameron’s reputation for using her backgrounds to add tension and allure to her stories is heightened again.
Cameron is the recipient of the Pacific Northwest Achievement Award for distinguished professional achievement and for enhancing the stature of the Northwest Literary community. She lives in Washington with her husband Jerry, her Papillon Millie, black cat Zipper, and a cheeky little tabby named Jack.
Cameron is the recipient of the Pacific Northwest Achievement Award for distinguished professional achievement and for enhancing the stature of the Northwest Literary community. She lives in Washington with her husband Jerry, her Papillon Millie, black cat Zipper, and a cheeky little tabby named Jack.
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September 22, 2019
I've been hitting a book slump lately. This was ok as far as romances go.
July 23, 2009
It had its moments, but they were too few. I felt as if I were reading a good author who thought she could write a regency novel, but did not do her complete research first. Manners and language were way off. But, it was a good story.
February 9, 2024
Me encantó la pareja que hicieron Fleur y Dominic. Aunque al principio el era muy reacio y se mostraba decidido en cuestión de no enamorarse, no pudo resistirse a ella. Y Fleur era toda una mujer audaz, decidida y espontánea.
Lo que si tengo que decir es que en ciertas partes se me hizo lento y hubiera eliminado algunas páginas que en mi opinión no aportaban a la historia y solo hacían relleno, en fin, me encantó esta pareja.
Lo que si tengo que decir es que en ciertas partes se me hizo lento y hubiera eliminado algunas páginas que en mi opinión no aportaban a la historia y solo hacían relleno, en fin, me encantó esta pareja.
February 28, 2017
Other than the fact that you could make a drinking game out of every reading of "...all but..." it's a pretty fun book. Very steamy. It was terribly annoying though, it was nearly every three pages she had to use that catch phrase, "..she all but threw herself," "...he all but this," "she was all but that," I all but threw the book out of the freakin' window.
March 29, 2023
i didn't enjoy this book sadly. i just didn't feel the hero and heroine worked well together.
i wish the writer had done nathan story. shame really.
i wish the writer had done nathan story. shame really.
February 22, 2024
Too descriptive of sexual activity.
May 16, 2025
too long.
February 22, 2017
Boring, and full of (to me) silly and confusing dialogue.
March 27, 2014
«Ciò che non sapete è che dare amore è un rischio. Accettare l'amore altrui è un rischio anche maggiore, che solo i più coraggiosi possono affrontare.»
Come spesso succede nel tentativo di creare una protagonista di carattere si esagera trasformando la determinazione in cocciutaggine, il coraggio in sventatezza e in generale trasformando la caparbia Miss Toogood ne l'insopportabile Miss Toogood XD Tra l'altro per essere la figlia di un parroco vissuta da sempre in un paesino è fin troppo spudorata, per fare un esempio quando consegna candidamente la Lista dei requisiti che deve avere il futuro ad uno sbalordito Dominic arrivati al punto "Mi aiuterà a imparare i modi esotici di fare l'amore?" non so tra me e il bel Lord chi era più sorpreso ahahah XD Miss Toogood a parte, ho apprezzato la lieve parte gialla che attraversa la storia, infatti Dominic e il fratello (e poi anche la nostra Miss Impicciona ovviamente XD) sono coinvolti nelle indagini su un misterioso e folle individuo che rapisce giovani gentildonne e che si nasconde tra la nobiltà ;) Un pizzico d'avventura per ravvivare una storia altrimenti abbastanza banale non fa mai male! XD
Come spesso succede nel tentativo di creare una protagonista di carattere si esagera trasformando la determinazione in cocciutaggine, il coraggio in sventatezza e in generale trasformando la caparbia Miss Toogood ne l'insopportabile Miss Toogood XD Tra l'altro per essere la figlia di un parroco vissuta da sempre in un paesino è fin troppo spudorata, per fare un esempio quando consegna candidamente la Lista dei requisiti che deve avere il futuro ad uno sbalordito Dominic arrivati al punto "Mi aiuterà a imparare i modi esotici di fare l'amore?" non so tra me e il bel Lord chi era più sorpreso ahahah XD Miss Toogood a parte, ho apprezzato la lieve parte gialla che attraversa la storia, infatti Dominic e il fratello (e poi anche la nostra Miss Impicciona ovviamente XD) sono coinvolti nelle indagini su un misterioso e folle individuo che rapisce giovani gentildonne e che si nasconde tra la nobiltà ;) Un pizzico d'avventura per ravvivare una storia altrimenti abbastanza banale non fa mai male! XD
January 9, 2023
X. London 1815. Cameron has easy modern style that heats up. Fleur gets into one "awful pickle" after another. Dom has "devilish" glint that melts the innocent's legs to jelly. Both rip off clothes, his and hers.
Lord Dominic 30 and brother Nathan chase The Cat. The villain kidnaps and ransoms girls of the Ton, threatens their virginity and lives. Dom's Dowager mama puts her son in charge to escort vicar's daughter Fleur 20 on first Season "things".
Clichés. Couple are exceptional looking. She has red hair therefore feisty. His black hair is "overlong" 3.36 (so long is normal).
Her List are a score of curious questions about a suitor, from light to deep. "3. Does he like cats? .. 18. Will he join me in learning exotic ways of lovemaking? " 14.212
Typos: 10.146 prays preys 14.202 tonight", Fleur IS .. Snowdrop 15.221 which he IS .. she 20.320 reigns reins 27.441 with splat IS with a splat 33.547 rolled roiled
Lord Dominic 30 and brother Nathan chase The Cat. The villain kidnaps and ransoms girls of the Ton, threatens their virginity and lives. Dom's Dowager mama puts her son in charge to escort vicar's daughter Fleur 20 on first Season "things".
Clichés. Couple are exceptional looking. She has red hair therefore feisty. His black hair is "overlong" 3.36 (so long is normal).
Her List are a score of curious questions about a suitor, from light to deep. "3. Does he like cats? .. 18. Will he join me in learning exotic ways of lovemaking? " 14.212
Typos: 10.146 prays preys 14.202 tonight", Fleur IS .. Snowdrop 15.221 which he IS .. she 20.320 reigns reins 27.441 with splat IS with a splat 33.547 rolled roiled
February 17, 2014
I would almost swear that I have read this before but since it was still on the shelf amongst my other TBR books, I pulled it out a few days ago. If indeed I have already read it, apparently it did not make a huge impression on me at the time because nothing in it rang a bell. Cameron is a hit-or-miss author in my estimation. I have thoroughly enjoyed some of her historical fiction but I do not care for her contemporary books.
This story was somewhat formulaic (how much can one really change up early 19th century Great Britain?) but also fun and sweet. It featured a good many peripheral characters which led to a little confusion, but everything comes together pretty well by the end.
This story was somewhat formulaic (how much can one really change up early 19th century Great Britain?) but also fun and sweet. It featured a good many peripheral characters which led to a little confusion, but everything comes together pretty well by the end.
December 31, 2009
Fleur Toogood has been charged with finding a good match. This involves being squired around town by Lord Dominic Elliot. He's not impressed with this but he is amused by her list of essential qualities. A list that Fleur is becoming to realise is difficult to find a man to match with. As time goes on she starts to realise that Dominic is probably as close to perfect as she is going to find.
It was entertaining and the two main characters caught my interest.
It was entertaining and the two main characters caught my interest.
March 17, 2012
It was okay, overly long. If the book followed the teaser at the back, it would have been a fun light read. instead the teaser in the back was a mere subplot to the main story involving a weird drawn out serial virgin-ladies kidnapper that wasn't very mysterious, but did provide a steamy almost rape-like scene.
February 23, 2012
It's been a long while since I've read a good regency era romance. I loved the combination of mystery with romance in this book. It was a cute little story, a teeny bit predictable but still a page turning fun read.
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April 21, 2012
The best part of this book was the last pages. I almost found myself wishing "The Cat" had gotten his way. I found the characters so sugary sweet it was almost nauseating. Thank goodness I have finished reading it never to be picked up again.
August 28, 2014
Credo sia uno dei pochi libri di cui posso dire che non mi ha convinto dall'inizio alla fine...
Trama assurda, scollegata nelle sue parti senza un senso logico...
Storia insulsa e senza senso..
Da dimenticare...
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Trama assurda, scollegata nelle sue parti senza un senso logico...
Storia insulsa e senza senso..
Da dimenticare...
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May 10, 2009
Just OK for me.
A little predictable and the heroine is an idiot. Ugh I cant stand characters like her.
A little predictable and the heroine is an idiot. Ugh I cant stand characters like her.
September 25, 2009
Regency
June 24, 2010
Just could not get into this book! Didn't finish!
September 3, 2011
It took me forever to get into it...I'm glad I finished it, but it was a very slow start...the end was good.
May 17, 2014
I seen some reviews that said it dragged on however books like these must. It's romantic and a small mystery. Overall love a love story.
July 15, 2014
If it would have been possible to give less then one, I would have.
This was an awful book, the only reason I finished it was I was camping and few other choices for books.
This was an awful book, the only reason I finished it was I was camping and few other choices for books.
February 4, 2015
Nice, funny, historical romance.
May 23, 2016
Very romantic and witty novel
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