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A Perfect Scoundrel
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A young woman with no offers for her hand poses as her cousin and attends a masked ball. The handsome rake believes her charade, which is exposed when the masks are dropped. But the real escapade has just begun. . . .
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Maybe I should switch back to HPs. My last two forays back into HR have been very disappointingly filled with Beta heroes. Maybe it's the Regency thing.
The hero thinks he's in love with a glamorous beauty on the market for the Season. Her plainer stepsister (named Jane) falls in love with him through watching how he charms her stepsister (the stepsister never wanted him).
On the night of one ball Jane decides to pretend to be her stepsister, just to get a kiss from the "H". She didn't know he'd ...more
The hero thinks he's in love with a glamorous beauty on the market for the Season. Her plainer stepsister (named Jane) falls in love with him through watching how he charms her stepsister (the stepsister never wanted him).
On the night of one ball Jane decides to pretend to be her stepsister, just to get a kiss from the "H". She didn't know he'd ...more
Liked that this wasn't the typical romance. This was about a man leaning to be a man. With the unconditional kindness of his wife, our H goes from truly being the nasty rake we think are in other books, to becoming the man his father saw in him. This guy was truly a selfish man and that was seen in his thoughts and actions. These were not just told to us but shown to us. Wanting to drown the little kitten, trying to beat a duck, distaste for anyone not of noble birth, and just absolutely despica
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This was a very good read- but the heroine needed to be more affected by her husband's initial brutality. He raped her. He might not have been a bad person, but he raped her and then was really verbally cruel afterwards. She's kind and loving and loved him from before, and he was rightfully angry because he'd
believed she'd tricked him but he *raped* her. Not 'forced seduction' - but brutal horrible first time.
It's why I gave it 3 stars, because the writing was really good, and the storytelling ...more
Some parts dragged. In the second part H`s capitulation came too soon which curbed the excitement of anticipation.
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So this book starts out with the hero, Lord Quentin, desperately trying to win Lady Clarissa's (the stepsister of the heroine, Jane) hand in marriage. He feels the cards are stacked against him and he has no chance against her other suitors... unless he compromises her! Unfortunately, he compromises the wrong sister and he is forced by his father into marrying Jane unless he wishes to be cut off forever. The heroine is plain and goes unnoticed my most gentleman, but she thinks herself in love wi
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May 20, 2015
Angel Hatfield
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did not like it
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historical,
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**I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review**
Lord Quentin Somerville is in love with Clarissa Edwardes, as is every other man in London. When he hears that another competitor will be asking for her hand in marriage, he decides to be caught with her during a masquerade ball in a scandalous position, forcing her to marry him. What he doesn't plan on is her getting sick and her spinster step-sister Jane having to wear her costume.
I really struggled with this book. I didn't ca ...more
Lord Quentin Somerville is in love with Clarissa Edwardes, as is every other man in London. When he hears that another competitor will be asking for her hand in marriage, he decides to be caught with her during a masquerade ball in a scandalous position, forcing her to marry him. What he doesn't plan on is her getting sick and her spinster step-sister Jane having to wear her costume.
I really struggled with this book. I didn't ca ...more
I liked the prose style and the voice a lot, but...the hero's maturation was damn near instantaneous (and happened too early in the book) and the heroine was Practically Perfect in Every Way.
BUT! I enjoyed myself. I liked watching the village and house makeover. I liked the farming details. I liked the parts of the story that did not involve the romance itself.
BUT! I enjoyed myself. I liked watching the village and house makeover. I liked the farming details. I liked the parts of the story that did not involve the romance itself.
almost 5 stars....I felt that there could have been more intrigue and more ups and downs in the plotline...it went at a good pace though...
I felt that the hero changed his heart too abruptly to my liking...but overall, 4.6 stars;p
I felt that the hero changed his heart too abruptly to my liking...but overall, 4.6 stars;p
This book started out good. Last half...very boring. Had trouble finishing it. Sad that a good storyline went downhill so badly.
the hero had some pretty unheroic moments...lol... and the heroine was far too agreeable at times, but i loved the book!
"A Perfect Scoundrel" by Heather Cullman Published January 2002.
This is Jane Wentworth and Lord Quentin's story.
Lord Quentin was in love with Clarissa Edwardes.
Shy Jane Wentworth, Clarissa's step sister, was in love with Lord Quintin so when her step sister was ill and couldn't attend the masquerade ball, Jane was talked into attending dressed in Clarissa's costume.
Quentin felt he had no chance in winning Clarissa's hand in marriage and complained to his friend Oxley. Oxley came up with an idea ...more
This is Jane Wentworth and Lord Quentin's story.
Lord Quentin was in love with Clarissa Edwardes.
Shy Jane Wentworth, Clarissa's step sister, was in love with Lord Quintin so when her step sister was ill and couldn't attend the masquerade ball, Jane was talked into attending dressed in Clarissa's costume.
Quentin felt he had no chance in winning Clarissa's hand in marriage and complained to his friend Oxley. Oxley came up with an idea ...more
Sep 01, 2018
☽ Rhiannon ✭ Mistwalker ☾
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liked it
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plain-spinster-wallflower,
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I enjoyed this, with caveats: one, the hero never groveled the way he needed to, after how he treated the heroine. Two, I dislike heroine-chases-hero storylines in general, and disliked it all the more in this book given how the hero treated her - she had no reason to think she could make him fall in love with her, especially given that he should have been begging her forgiveness. Still, overall a good read.
It started interesting. Actually, I was excited to read this book and then it fell flat.
The hero's transformation was instantaneous.
The heroine was too forgiving. I want more groveling.
I am just disappointed. But I like the writing style tho.
The hero's transformation was instantaneous.
The heroine was too forgiving. I want more groveling.
I am just disappointed. But I like the writing style tho.
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Sep 04, 2015
Rouenna
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
19th-century,
net-galley-arc
Ecstatic to read this because, after seeing the book cover, who doesn't masked balls? Its mystery and glamour is naturally a recipe for excitement and the first few chapters were quite promising. When the masquerade happened, what should have been an anticipated scene was a bit of a letdown for me. Perhaps the twist in the story has been used often enough, I just repelled to the cliche. Yet somehow the angst in the aftermath sought to draw me back. I have often loved the state of traveling in ho
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Bitter turns to Sweet
Our supposed hero, Lord Quinton of the perfect face and Adonis physique, returns in Book 2 on the Somervilles. As before, he is still bitter and jealous of his older brother who he blames for all his unhappiness. Despite his looks and charm, he feels that no one would accept him because of his lack of title and small estate. He is in love with the seasons beauty and decides to compromise her as he cannot compete with her other suitors in status or finances. Very innocently h ...more
Our supposed hero, Lord Quinton of the perfect face and Adonis physique, returns in Book 2 on the Somervilles. As before, he is still bitter and jealous of his older brother who he blames for all his unhappiness. Despite his looks and charm, he feels that no one would accept him because of his lack of title and small estate. He is in love with the seasons beauty and decides to compromise her as he cannot compete with her other suitors in status or finances. Very innocently h ...more
I really loved the storyline to this book. I was prepared for the best, only to find it was a little lacking. The author has wonderful talent, and she could write circles around some very big authors, but the issue I had with this book was the hero. I loved the fact that Jane was overshadowed by her very beautiful step-sister, Clarissa, and that Quentin thought himself very much in love with her. The storyline was perfect!
As the story went on though, it seemed like I was reading about two compl ...more
As the story went on though, it seemed like I was reading about two compl ...more
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*I received this ARC via Netgalley*
A Perfect Scoundrel is a regency re-release that was originally published in 2000. The first part of this book was difficult to find a footing to like. Between the self-absorbed, drunken reprobate of a hero and the fawning, self-esteem lacking heroine it was hard to keep going with this work but I did and I am glad that I did. The second part of the book really took off and made for a story worth pursuing. The author did a good job of redeeming the hero and gro ...more
A Perfect Scoundrel is a regency re-release that was originally published in 2000. The first part of this book was difficult to find a footing to like. Between the self-absorbed, drunken reprobate of a hero and the fawning, self-esteem lacking heroine it was hard to keep going with this work but I did and I am glad that I did. The second part of the book really took off and made for a story worth pursuing. The author did a good job of redeeming the hero and gro ...more
I could have loved this book more, had the heroine had a spine. She is way too forgiving for my taste. Quentin was a complete bastard in treating her the way he did. He raped her for heaven's sake. Eventhough he turns out to be a better man in the end, I needed more grovel. He absolutely did nothing to earn her compassion in the first place. And he was an insolent arrogant bastard who couldn't see beyond his own self pity. Thank God for the power of love and people growing up.
3 Stars for forev ...more
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***ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review***
Lord Quentin had very little to recommend him in the beginning save his physical appearance. Clarissa, while sweet was a doormat...in the beginning.
Time and good people help bring about maturity and strength in both. They learn together, teach each other and basically grow together - the makings of a good marriage after all.
While the time frame of all this growth is a little eyebrow raising, the characters were written well and you will ...more
Lord Quentin had very little to recommend him in the beginning save his physical appearance. Clarissa, while sweet was a doormat...in the beginning.
Time and good people help bring about maturity and strength in both. They learn together, teach each other and basically grow together - the makings of a good marriage after all.
While the time frame of all this growth is a little eyebrow raising, the characters were written well and you will ...more
This is my first book by this author and I love her writing so it will not be my last. Book does seem to back the Hero out to be pretty bad, but it part of the story which I don't mind. I found this book very good and could not put it down. I would say a must read and I too hope you love it like I did!
MAY BE CONSIDERED A SPOILER...
Really irritated that the H took no responsibility for his actions in the 'trap', and no one brought him to account for it. Affected my entire view of the story resulting in the low rating.
Really irritated that the H took no responsibility for his actions in the 'trap', and no one brought him to account for it. Affected my entire view of the story resulting in the low rating.
I really loved the first half..the hero was so imperfect yet likeable and funny..though the second half was predictable and boring..
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4.5/5
Slow at first, but picked up a fast, much needed pace.
Boring! Great setup then nothing. No conflict and hero was lame. Enjoyed previous book by this author but probably will not read again.
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