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Loading... Devil's Brideby Stephanie LaurensSeries: Cynster Family (Devil - 1), Adair/Bastion/Cynster (Aug. 1818 - Devil/Honoria Wetherby - 11)
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Loved this book! I had strong reservations since I had read Devil's parents story first, loved it, and then found out Sebastian cheated on Helena and died young. However, I truly enjoyed the characters of Honoria and Devil. The villain of the story was not a surprise - it was almost too easy to figure out. (  ) regencyera | Nov 6, 2009 |  This book was highly recommended by a bookworm friend and she's been nudging me to start reading the Cynster novels, instead of the Bastion Club series. I was in no mood to read until I find my pace but when Devil Cynster appeared in "The Lady Chosen", I was intrigued I read his story after the aforementioned book. Given his description, and all of the Cynster males, I was instantly attracted to his character physically and all other aspects. The heroine Honoria really matched him well, as with Laurens' women, they are strong enough to tame a wild beast - in this case, Devil Cynster. I didn't expect the humor but it came naturally well especially when they are arguing, both parties not backing down. I really loved Devil's character, he's unlike other rakes to take advantage of Honoria; what's surprising is he suggested the marry first before doing the marital act, which is something new in regency romance. Most of the time lust comes first, then love comes afterwards. Their emotions are too intense and both of them are passionate about each other, the plot was weaved dramatically with mystery, a little action, and lots of love scenes as expected. This one just ups the ante. The Cynsters are a wonderful bunch! Greatly enjoyed this and looking forward to the next ones. (  ) yurioujo | Oct 11, 2009 | While attempting to help a dying man, Honoria Wetherby finds herself in a compromising situation with the man's cousin, a Duke, no less. Although nothing happened, the Duke, who was immediately taken with Honoria, insists that they marry. Honoria agrees to spend time with the family but has no intentions of marrying anyone. Her resolve wavers though under the undeniable rakish charm of the Duke. Meanwhile, the family and Honoria are attempting to solve the murder that started their relationship. Hmmm, it has been a long time since I read a romance that had so much, well, romance in it. I have to say that Laurens is a very good writer for the genre. She certainly knows how to build the sexual tension. I was hoping for more about the mystery side, but all in all it was a nice read. I will probably read more in the Cynster series, but it is not at the top of my list. I would say if you like historical romance, with well-written sex scenes, this a book you should try. (  ) TheLibraryhag | Apr 6, 2009 | This was a good read, one I'd characterize as a regency romantic suspense novel-heavy on the sex - in fact almost over the top. http://ktleyed.blogspot.com/2008/09/d... (  ) ktleyed | Nov 20, 2008 | I thoroghly enjoyed this book, What was best for me was the strength of the female Honoria, who struggles desperately to maintain her independence and autonomy in a era and culture where independent females are look on oddly. The struggles between her an Devil to see who would be boss are interesting. He is frustrated quite often with her refusal to stay where and do what he has decreed. the writting was energetic and the situations thought provoking. The co-stars of this drama are the "Bar Cynster" all the male cousins, sho form a mighty fierce force to be reckoned with. But Honoria has the wherewith all to tackle the task. Loved this book. echarles18 | Aug 22, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
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Governess Honoria Wetherby is determined not to marry; she plans to have adventures among the Egyptian pyramids in lieu of wedding a controlling husband. But even the best-laid plans can run afoul of luck and outrageous fortune, as is fatefully proven one stormy evening when Honoria happens upon a dying young man in the woods. After passing the night in a cottage alone with the corpse and his cousin, the rakish and very much alive Devil Cynster, it's decided--by the handsome rake--that Honoria has been compromised by the unchaperoned evening and the only remedy is to marry. Despite her flat refusal, Devil is determined to have the beautiful and feisty governess; his family is overjoyed that he's finally planning to marry. But Devil definitely has his work cut out for him as he attempts to convince Honoria to wed him and forego her plans for adventure. Luring Honoria to the altar is further complicated when she insists upon aiding him in the search for his cousin's killer. Which will Devil accomplish first: seducing Honoria or unveiling a murderer? Or will Honoria foil the first plan and solve the second before Devil can?
Devil's Bride is the first of several novels by Laurens that feature the members of the noble Cynster family in Regency England. The larger-than-life hero is bold, brave, daring, and determined and meets his perfect match in the heroine, who is plucky, intelligent, practical, and wise. Lush sensuality, deft plotting, and charming secondary characters make this novel a stellar beginning for the Bar Cynster series. --Lois Faye Dyer
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