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Midnight Marriage
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Another winner from Lucinda Brant! Deb and Julian's 660 page story of fate was wonderful. As the storyline unfolded, it was almost impossible to put the book down. This author does a great job with her Georgian Historical Romances.
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This is the second book I've read by this author. Historical accuracy seems right on. Character development strong and plot entertaining. These are not run of the mill romances. Kind of an old fashioned style where the sex is not the only thing driving the story. Plots are also believable to the time period and customs of the time. Refreshing to read.
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A wonderful read by this author especially if you are a true romantic...love the fact it took place during the 18th century and came from a real life experience. Great read and highly recommend if you love the romance of titles and duels and honor.
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Being as how this is a free book... I will try not to be to harsh... but to say in simple words, this is not a book to read again later. The story line jumped from time to time and at points I wanted to quit reading. There was some sexual conversation.. as in the way of rumors but most of the actual love scenes were not in alot of detail.
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Highly recommend this book. This is the 2nd book I've read by this author and I loved them both.
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Worth every penny! Nice romance and plot. Bonus material at the end gives you a preview of her other books. I will definately be purchasing more of her work.
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I enjoyed this story a lot. It was sweet and started out so sad. I'll be looking for other books by lucinda brant. Enjoy! It of course ends well.
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I really enjoyed this book, but historical fictions are some of my favorite reads. This one keeps your attention and you're not overwhelmed with sex throughout the pages...highly recommend it!
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Reviewed by Fiona Ingram for Readers' Favorite
"Midnight Marriage" continues the saga of the Roxton family, which began with "Noble Satyr" (recently reviewed). Antonia and Roxton’s son, Julian, is wayward and headstrong, to the point where his father, fearing he will either make a disastrous marriage or litter the country with illegitimate by-blows, arranges a match between the youthful Julian and Deborah Cavendish. Deborah has no recollection of her midnight marriage at the age of twelve to a weeping, bellicose teenager. Julian is sent to the Continent to improve his ways, while Deborah continues her life. She proves to have an equally headstrong nature, to the despair of her older brother, Gerald, who has hopes of seeing her settle down in a respectable union with Julian in the future. When Deborah finds an injured duelist in the forest near her home, she has no idea who the handsome stranger might be, let alone that she is his wife. When Julian discovers her identity, he makes haste to propose and whisk her off into married life. But Julian’s chequered past and reputation as a libertine catches up with him, in the form of a lawsuit brought by an irate French father, accusing Julian of seducing his daughter. Deborah also finds out that she is married to the degenerate Marquis of Alston, and if that is so, then what will happen to the love for Julian Hesham whom she adores? Can she reconcile her feelings for the man she loves with her contempt for the man she married?
Another gem from Lucinda Brant’s pen takes readers back into the loves and lives of the Roxtons and to the Georgian era. The plot is intriguing as hints of dark secrets and strange motives gradually unfold. People with both personal and political motives in engineering this match (or sabotaging it) surround Deborah. Whom can she trust? The energy in this novel starts on page one with a mysterious midnight marriage that sets the tone and pace. The action continues and never lets up. Brant isn’t afraid to subject her heroine to a tumultuous roller-coaster of events, and feisty Deborah is up to it! The love story between Julian and Deborah is tender, and filled with the kind of blunders young people make when setting out on the rocky road of true love. Nice twists and turns, dramatic revelations, and some enjoyable chaos make this a book that keeps the reader turning the pages. They will not be disappointed. Highly recommended!
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What a great story. This is the story of a marriage. This marriage had a very rocky midnight start. Strong characters. Wonderful family. Great and beautiful and colorful background and supporting characters. The mystery that runs through the story has an unexpected but very believable ending. This was my first by this author. I'm going to buy the next book in the series.
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Good read.
Holds your attention.
Enjoy.
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Unless there have been some major changes by the author I wouldn't recommend this. When the heroine meets the wonded duelist she's
wearing a man's shirt for comfort over her skirt and petticoats. All well and good until she choosees to rip the shirt for bandages
instead of the petticoats mentioned just beforehand. Then of course she's embarrassed and must put the man's coat on.
It was this ridiculous plot device that assured me this wasn't a book for people who desired intelligent characters. It was free when I tried
it and I'm grateful it was.
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This book was so bad I couldn't finish it.
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Wonderful plot based on a true story. Fast moving, easy to read with likeable characters. Makes you want to read all her other books.
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Another great read. The hero/heroine both learn that there are more layers and different sides to us all. But we are our own selves at our core and we never lose that.
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I have read all 3 books in this series, and this was my favorite. I loved the story of Deb and Julian, it broke my heart with all the twist the author puts our character's through. Even the secondary character's were so rich in their developement. Great book. Salt Bride was my next favorite by this author. The 3rd in the series, has been my least favorite. Still a good series.
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Good character development and chemistry.
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Good book, didn't want to put it down!
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Loved the story line in this book. Unexpected twist to keep you interested. Loved the true historical style that made the book seem like a true story. Looking forward to the sequels.
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Good clean read!
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I do not understand why this tome garnered such accolades. As far as i am concerned, it lacked sexual tension and depth of character. It was skillfully written but insipid in the extreme.
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It's a book for those who want to travel back in time and lose themselves in a rich story.
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