Miss Wilson's Reputation

by Martha Kirkland

A rogue, reprobate, and scoundrel, Randolph, Lord Dunford, has spent most of his adult life on intimate terms with the devil. But late one night, fresh from the arms of his latest mistress, Rand is attacked by vicious footpads. And much to his surprise, he is rescued by the tender mercies of a healing angel.

All her life, Harriet Wilson's father has warned her to avoid men who possess the charm of the Evil One. But never does she expect such a cad to fall into her arms—or for him to have a diabolically charming smile. And even though the addlepated peer mistakes her for London's most celebrated courtesan, his soul-stealing kiss sets her heart aflame and makes her risk all to share his fiery passion.

Genres: Regency

213 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 1, 2002

About the author

Martha Kirkland is a graduate of Georgia State University and has taught both English and drama at the high school level. A classical singer, she believes it was the years she spent practicing scales that gave her the discipline needed to write twenty-six books. She is a lifelong resident of Atlanta, and her family includes a husband and two daughters.

Reviews

[Mary - Buried Under Romance · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story began nicely but quickly evolved into a tangle of misunderstandings that lasted to the end of the book, which was immensely grating. First, there was the fact of Harriet's name (only a big issue until later), then over her pretty young cousin, then her uncle's courtship of a coal mine owner's daughter, and on the hero's side his illegitimate son (he was framed by the evil mother) and his resulting banishment to Barbados and bad relationship with his brother, as well as a murderous Frenchman on the loose. Finally, it didn't help that the hero - in order to escape his reputation - lied to the heroine about his name.

All the problems were foreseeable 50 pages early, so when the misunderstandings came I almost wanted to flip to the end of the book.

I've read about 10 of Martha Kirkland's books now and this one is not up to her usual standards.

[HistoricalHussy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.25

[rivka · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an okay read. I found some of the action a bit contrived, but overall it was a light entertaining read. Despite the title, it was a clean romance.

[Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Regency

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely delightful read from start to finish! Harriet is quite the heroine and I admire her pluck, and the secondary plot between the brothers is really well done.