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Loading... A Fine Passionby Stephanie LaurensSeries: Bastion Club (4), Adair/Bastion/Cynster (May1816 - Jack/Clarice - 7)
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. This story started where the previous Bastion Club book left off. The pace was slow at first but somewhere along the story it picked up. I immediately liked Clarice, she's the epitome of a strong heroine, she wasn't only feisty, she has razor-sharp wits too. A warrior-queen, in a nutshell, just how our hero Jack viewed her.I liked how their dalliance mingled with the matters at hand. This story was rich in intrigue, unresolved family issues, and the going back to the ton, where both Jack and Clarice turned their backs on, disgustingly. Their affairs somewhat brought them closer, more trusting of each other, and Stephanie Laurens brilliant story-telling and plotting made this a 5-star book in my list. So far, the Bastion Club books are getting better and better as I read along.Although I didn't read this in one sitting, the story didn't drag, Clarice's background was notably colorful as opposed to Jack's. Their characters developed gradually while the series of events progressed. The proposal here is the sweetest and most touching I've ever read. (  ) yurioujo | Oct 11, 2009 |  I love Jack and Clarice. The Bastion Club is amazing as always. (  ) van_stef | Nov 7, 2007 | I have rather mixed feelings about this one. I liked the the two characters, and the initial storyline of the heroine who had replaced the hero as 'man of the house', However, I didn't like the everything-ends-well-ending which was completely overdone and unbelieveable (she goes from outcast to gods-gift-on-earth within a few weeks). The sex scenes were a little too frequent (although it fits the title) and it is ridiculous to link these to his concussion-needs-anaesthetics storyline.... all in all, a forgettable romance. (  ) m8lt2 | Aug 15, 2007 | When Jack, Baron Warnefleet, hightails it out of London and an almost required marriage, he happens upon Clarice at his own estate in the country. Romance and love result, but not before Jack must save Clarice from the mysterious harm that follows her. Average. (  ) Elishibai | Aug 2, 2007 | Not a big fan of the Bastion Club books so far ( ) dasuzuki | Jul 29, 2006 |  no reviews | add a review
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The men of the Bastion Club are powerful, loyal, and not averse to overcoming danger if they must. Now, after years of loyal service to the Crown, they each -- one by one -- must face that greatest danger of all ...love.
The last of his line, Jack, Baron Warnefleet, has fled London after nearly being compromised into marrying a dreadful female. Turning his back on the entire notion of marriage, he rides home to the estate he has not seen for years, determined to set in motion an alternative course of action.
But then in the lane before his gate, Jack rescues a startlingly beautiful lady from a menacing, unmanageable horse. However, while he begins by taking command, the lady continues by taking it back. Lady Clarice Altwood is no meek and mild miss. She is the very antithesis of the woolly-headed young ladies Jack has rejected as not for him. Clarice is delectably attractive, beyond eligible, undeniably capable, and completely unforgettable. Why on earth is she rusticating in the country?
That enigma is compounded by mystery, and it's quickly clear that Clarice is in danger. Jack must use every ounce of his cunning and wit to protect this highly independent and richly passionate woman ... who has so quickly stolen his heart.
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