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Worth Any Price (Bow Street, Book 3) (edition 2003)

by Lisa Kleypas

Series: Bow Street Runners (3)

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Nick Gentry, the most seductive and dangerous man in England, has been sent to find Charlotte Howard, a runaway bride who has disappeared without a trace. But when he finds her, Nick is stunned by the intensity of his attraction to the elusive young woman whose adventurous spirit matches his own.

Determined to escape a forced marriage to a man who will destroy her, Charlotte agrees to an audacious bargain . . . she will become Nick Gentry's bride. But soon she discovers that Nick has secrets of his own, and it will take all her wits and stubborn will to tame his tormented soul.

In the desperate quest to protect Charlotte from the diabolical aristocrat who threatens her, one thing becomes clear:

To save the woman he loves, Nick will take any risk . . . and pay any price.

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Title:Worth Any Price (Bow Street, Book 3)
Authors:Lisa Kleypas
Info:Avon (2003), Mass Market Paperback, 400 pages
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As one of Kleypas's earlier novels, I should've expected this to be more rape-y than her more recent fare. I've read interviews by her where she talks about how much she cringes at her old stuff, boy, I don't blame her. I really want to enjoy these books, but when the heroine is saying "No" over and over again, I just can't get into it. Luckily, this didn't last very long, but it certainly marred my impression of this book.

Aside from his rape-y behavior, I liked Nick Gentry for his complicated past and difficulty dealing with it. He's complex and brooding with a purpose, which I appreciate. I also liked Lottie for her determination and resourcefulness, and I thought they made a good couple. They both had some deep-rooted insecurities to work through, and I enjoyed watching them try to overcome it together. I do wish I could've seen more of that. Kleypas would summarize what I consider key points of the novel when a scene about the action would've been more impactful. For example, she talks about how Gentry flies into a temper when his past is brought up, so Lottie learns to steer away from this. I don't want to be told this! I want to be shown it! Show me where she learns to bite her tongue and tread on eggshells, show me that tortured side of Gentry. Kleypas is capable of writing nuance, but she traded it for more sex, which is annoying.

In spite of these shortcomings, this book easily could've been a 4 for me if it wasn't for that ending. These books are fantasy, and in my historical romance fantasy, the hero is dashing and saves the heroine from mortal danger right after he realizes he couldn't live without her. This next bit is a spoiler, so proceed with caution.

First of all, he doesn't learn she's kidnapped until it happened FOREVER AGO. Then, by the time he finds out and decides to do something about it, she's ALREADY ESCAPED AND MET HIM AT THE OFFICE. As cool as a cucumber, she waltzes in and is like "oh, my abductor is dead. I'm fine." Because that's the NATURAL reaction a kidnapped person would have. She's not even THANKFUL to see Gentry. She's just like "oh my gosh, you're embarrassing me by kissing me in front of all these people. Why are you kissing me?" Lady, you were kidnapped, and the plot went from 0 to 100 back down to -5 so quick I got whiplash, and you're confused as to why your HUSBAND is RELIEVED YOU'RE ALIVE? I like strong, independent women, but Lottie is just crazy.

This book is crazy. This whole series is crazy, but if you like crazy, go for it. ( )
  readerbug2 | Nov 16, 2023 |
This book felt like the hero from one put and the heroine from another book met and fell in love. It was weird. ( )
  aeryn0 | Jul 23, 2023 |
Bow Street Runners
4 Stars

Hired by a jilted suitor to locate his runaway bride, Nick Gentry is surprised to discover that Charlotte Howard has good reason to escape her obsessive husband-to-be. He is just as surprised by his own attraction to the courageous Lottie and makes the impulsive decision to provide her with protection by marrying her himself.

Nick and Charlotte are an engaging couple. She is spirited and intelligent with an iron will as demonstrated by the fact that she not only decides to escape her arranged marriage at a time when such things were widely accepted, but also succeeds in eluding Lord Radnor for so long.

Nick is similar to other Kleypas heroes - sexy and powerful with a touch of the bad boy thrown in for good measure. His traumatic past and coping mechanisms only make him all the more endearing. He and Charlotte have intense chemistry and their romance is deeply sensual. Kleypas certainly knows how to write an steamy sex scene.

Unfortunately, the plot is where Worth Any Price encounters some difficulties. Aside from its predictability, the stalking suitor storyline is underdeveloped, the final confrontation is anti-climactic and the resolution is completely illogical since when does a psychotic and obsessive stalker kill himself rather than the object of his “affection”. Moreover, despite the build up of Lottie’s relationship with her parents, they are never forced to atone for their actions and the plot point is left dangling.

All in all, this is an entertaining conclusion to the Bow Street Runners series and the short appearance by my favorite Kleypas hero, Marcus Marsden, Earl of Westcliff, earns it an extra half star. ( )
  Lauren2013 | May 5, 2023 |
4.5 stars

This was my favorite of the Bow Street Runners books, and I’m kind of surprised. The way Nick was in the previous book, I didn’t expect to like him as much as I did, but Kleypas did a great job developing his vulnerability, and his character really is irresistible in this book. I loved Lottie too, her straightforward, kind nature and courage. The two made a sweet couple, and I had a hard time putting down the book. Getting to see characters from the other books in the series, and even a beloved one from the Wallflowers series, made this a nice, snuggly comfort read.
There was one scene I wish had been left out (you’ll know it when you see it), and I could see Lord Radnor’s revenge plan from a mile off, but otherwise it was lovely to read Kleypas again.

P.S. I don’t know what’s up with the cover art. ( )
  Harks | Dec 17, 2022 |
3.5 stars ( )
  Rhiannon.Mistwalker | Aug 19, 2022 |
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To my mother-in-law, Ireta Ellis,
for your love, generosity, and understanding,
and for making me happy whenever I’m with you.
 
Love from a most appreciative daughter-in-law,
L.K.
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He was twenty-four, and it was the first time he had ever visited a brothel
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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML:

Nick Gentry, the most seductive and dangerous man in England, has been sent to find Charlotte Howard, a runaway bride who has disappeared without a trace. But when he finds her, Nick is stunned by the intensity of his attraction to the elusive young woman whose adventurous spirit matches his own.

Determined to escape a forced marriage to a man who will destroy her, Charlotte agrees to an audacious bargain . . . she will become Nick Gentry's bride. But soon she discovers that Nick has secrets of his own, and it will take all her wits and stubborn will to tame his tormented soul.

In the desperate quest to protect Charlotte from the diabolical aristocrat who threatens her, one thing becomes clear:

To save the woman he loves, Nick will take any risk . . . and pay any price.

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Because he has heard of the man's highly regarded reputation and skill as a thief-taker that has made him wealthy, controlling Lord Radnor hires Nick Gentry to find his missing fiancee. The trail is difficult because Charlotte Howard vanished two years ago even though Radnor already bought her from her parents. She disappeared because she realized how dominating her future spouse is and what he would do to her.

Two months later Nick believes he has found Charlotte masquerading as a companion to an elderly woman. Through his connected in-law, Nick, disguised as a spoiled Lord Sydney, obtains an invitation to visit Lord Westcliff's estate where he believes Charlotte resides as Lottie Miller. However, once Nick meets Lottie, he finds he likes her very much and cannot just give her over to his odious client. Westcliff points out that her only way to avoid running and Radnor is to marry someone else, preferably him. However, Charlotte declines his kind offer, but agrees to marry Nick, who says he will protect her and her parents while she only has to sleep with him. As they become better acquainted they fall in love, but Radnor believes she is his possession and plans to gain ownership.

This historical romance will provide much pleasure to fans of the sub-genre due to the charming lead protagonists. The story line is at its strongest when this duo takes center stage. The villain is so sociopathic, he does not seem like a character. Nevertheless Lisa Kleypas purveys a story that caters to the tastes of the early Victorian readers.
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