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Laura Kinsale's unique and powerfully written love stories transcend the romance genre. In this, her first new book in five years, she delivers a poignant, funny, sexy, Regency romance sure to delight her many fans and attract a whole new readership.
Trevelyan and Callie are childhood sweethearts with a taste for adventure, until the fateful day her father discovers them embracing in the carriage house and, in a furious frenzy, drives Trevelyan away in disgrace. Nine long, lonely years later, Trevelyan returns. Callie discovers that he can still make her blood race and fill her life with excitement, but he can't give her the one thing she wants more than anything-himself.
For Trevelyan, Callie is a spark of light in a world of darkness and deceit. Before he can bear to say his last goodbyes, he's determined to sweep her into one last, fateful adventure, just for the two of them.
Praise for Lessons in French: "Laura Kinsale creates magic. Her characters live, breathe, charm, and seduce, and her writing is as delicious and perfectly served as wine in a crystal glass."â?? Lisa Kleypas "I loved it! Lessons in French is a delicious new Kinsale that couples the charm of Midsummer Moon with the intensity of Seize the Fire or The Shadow and the Star. Intrigue, drama, secrets, passion, and a grand romance make this a wonderful addition to Laura Kinsale's already excellent repertoire."â?? Jennifer Ashley, USA Today bestselling author of The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie "A rich and rewarding romance from the legendary Laura Kinsale!"â??Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of Loving a Lost Lord "A truly gifted writer, Laura Kinsale is one of the romance genre's brightest stars."â??Loretta Chase, New York Times bestselling author of Don't T… (more)
The book's title, LESSONS IN FRENCH, is a clever trick on the author's part. Technically speaking, yes, Callie is learning French from Trev, but probably not in the way her father intended. Despite darker undertones, the book is playful and amusing. The banter between Callie and Trev—even with all the bad memories and hurt feelings—is easy and witty. If sometimes Trev is a trifle more flirty than he is serious, no matter, really, because that is just his way. ( )
Not surprisingly Laura Kinsale hits another home run with this book (her OBP must be phenomenal! :). The protags are all kinds of good fun. Trev is charming and mischievous, Callie is funny and resourceful, and watching the two of them in their livestock-related escapades is hilarious. I laughed out loud reading this book and can't wait to go back and read all my favorite lines. ( )
Fulfilling regency. It was lighter not totally full of angst as LK's books can be but there was an angsty element. The hero who made good but not in the way he wanted to so he felt a failure. I really liked that they had been childhood sweethearts and that they had always pined for each other. In fact I would have enjoyed it had the book started when they were young. This was one of the most realistic portrayals of premarital sex of most any historical I've read. Even though they didn't go all the way, it was shown how young people get carried away physically. They always have and they always will. A light hearted amusing story without being so goofy it's unrealistic. I loved the hero. ( )
At age twenty-seven, having been jilted by three different fiances, Callista Taillefaire believes her chances for love and marriage are past. Into her life steps Trevelyn Davis d'Augustin, Duc de Monceaux, whose family had escaped from France just before the revolution there. As a child, Callie had received French lesson's from Trev's mother and sister, and lessons of a different sort from Trev, the man she counts as her first love. Having been in France trying to re-acquired his family's estate and wealth after the fall of Napolean, Trev is back in England to care for his ill mother. Trev's shadowy past follows him to Callie's quiet village, bringing adventure, intrigue and romance to all who care for him. Callie is a delightful heroine: quirky and clever and fun. Trevelyn is the perfect gentleman-rascal. To accompany the bevy of strong and interesting characters, Kinsale has written witty banter, spot-on historical references, and complications to the romance that seem nearly irresolvable. This is a charming novel certain to please every reader. ( )
To Ventoux, the Peter Pan of Great Pyrenees dogs, who reminds me that Life is scary and fun, and if you don't know what to do, do something odd, Play even if you don't have someone to play with, and be sure to dance for joy.
Laura Kinsale's unique and powerfully written love stories transcend the romance genre. In this, her first new book in five years, she delivers a poignant, funny, sexy, Regency romance sure to delight her many fans and attract a whole new readership.
Trevelyan and Callie are childhood sweethearts with a taste for adventure, until the fateful day her father discovers them embracing in the carriage house and, in a furious frenzy, drives Trevelyan away in disgrace. Nine long, lonely years later, Trevelyan returns. Callie discovers that he can still make her blood race and fill her life with excitement, but he can't give her the one thing she wants more than anything-himself.
For Trevelyan, Callie is a spark of light in a world of darkness and deceit. Before he can bear to say his last goodbyes, he's determined to sweep her into one last, fateful adventure, just for the two of them.
Praise for Lessons in French: "Laura Kinsale creates magic. Her characters live, breathe, charm, and seduce, and her writing is as delicious and perfectly served as wine in a crystal glass."â?? Lisa Kleypas "I loved it! Lessons in French is a delicious new Kinsale that couples the charm of Midsummer Moon with the intensity of Seize the Fire or The Shadow and the Star. Intrigue, drama, secrets, passion, and a grand romance make this a wonderful addition to Laura Kinsale's already excellent repertoire."â?? Jennifer Ashley, USA Today bestselling author of The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie "A rich and rewarding romance from the legendary Laura Kinsale!"â??Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of Loving a Lost Lord "A truly gifted writer, Laura Kinsale is one of the romance genre's brightest stars."â??Loretta Chase, New York Times bestselling author of Don't T
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