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Anonymous
Posted April 6, 2010
Something for the heart
I love the characters in this book especially the main male character. He was a strong take charge kind of guy. And sexy of course. The female character was good also she wasn't afraid to be real and I thought that was different. Very good book
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I loved it!
A wonderful romance! Adrian and Sophia's story was not only very touchingly romantic, it also had what I can only describe as an intellectual depth that was very welcome after reading several light romantic romps. The characters were smart and endearing. I highly recommend it.
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Anonymous
Posted April 9, 2004
Simply the Best....
Adrian and Sophia were a very sophisticated couple. Having read the series in order so far, Adrian had already been introduced and he made a great impression, so I did wonder what type of woman the author had in mind for him. Sophia, with all her riches, intelligence, and vulnerability, was perfect for him. I haven't yet read Dante's story, but out of the first three heros, Adrian is the best one, followed very closely by Daniel St. John, then Vergil Laclere. The heroines in M.H.'s books are not always 'pure' and some even have reputations that the heros are willing to overlook. In Sophia's case, there is even a scene in which a man blatantly touches her while Adrian looks on. It's rather daring for an historical romance and I hope it sets a trend and puts romances in the 21st century and leaves behind those hard-to-believe-too-goody-goody romances. Also, we've all read stories that pit the wealthy character against the unweathly one. The author must convince the reader that the less fortunate person wants to marry the wealthy person out of love, not money. None has ever been 100% convincing, until now. Adrian and Sophia were so much in love, more so than any other couple I've read about, with the possible exception of Jason Bradford and Kianna Hamilton in the novel, THE ROSE OF ENCHANTMENT. This is a wonderful book, a keeper.
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Anonymous
Posted October 25, 2003
engaging historical romance
In 1831 King William sends Adrian Burchard to bring Sophia Raughley back to England though she feels her home is in Paris after eight years there. However, with the death of her estranged father, Sophia inherits the Duchy of Everdom. This means among other things she is considered now a key political person because she controls several rotten borough representatives in the House of Commons including her escort.
Adrian first meets Sophia when she is almost unconscious during an orgy. An artist stud that she sponsors slipped her a knock-out drug so that he could have sex with her even if she is out cold, but Adrian stops him. Taking advantage of her claim that she is married, Adrian says he is her spouse and demands that her sponsored artists must stay away from her. Adrian forces Sophia to return with him, but quickly finds himself in love with a woman he thought was a crazy nymphomaniac. She falls in love with her escort who she thinks is a pawn of the rich and famous starting with Wellington.
As she did with THE SEDUCER and THE SAINT, Madeline Hunter provides her audience with an engaging historical romance that uses historical tidbits to bring alive the era and to enhance the lead couple, especially their relationship. Once Adrian arrives on the scene with his first impressions, the novel moves rather quickly forward as the twosome argue over just about everything except love. Madeline Hunter provides a delightful tale that will please her myriad of fans who can look forward to a sinful encore.
Harriet Klausner
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Anonymous
Posted September 18, 2003
Charming Story!
THE CHARMER, is a charming story that had me swiftly turning the pages to see what was going to happen next!
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Anonymous
Posted August 5, 2011
outstanding
One of my favorite.
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