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"The unusual setting and fascinating historical backdrop immediately set Duran's latest novel apart; then she adds in-depth characterization, intrigue and passion, drawing readers straight into her unforgettable romance. Rich in texture and color, detailed and absorbing, here is a novel to sink your teeth into." --"RT Book Reviews" (A "Top Pick")
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A new and evocative Regency historical novel from rising star Meredith Duran, an author for whom, as Fresh Fiction said, “readers need to make room on their keeper shelf.”
By candlelight, she lures him…
Glittering court socialites and underworld cutpurses alike know that Adrian Ferrers, Earl of Rivenham, is the most dangerous man in London. Rivenham will let nothing—not the deepening shadow of war, nor the growing darkness within him—interfere with his ambition to restore his family to its former glory. But when tasked by the king to uncover a traitor, he discovers instead a conspiracy—and a woman whose courage awakens terrible temptations. To save her is to risk everything. To love her might cost his life.
At swordpoint she defies him…
Lady Leonora knows that Rivenham is the devil in beautiful disguise—and that the irresistible tension between them is as unpredictable as the dilemma in which Nora finds herself: held hostage on her own estate by Rivenham and the king’s men. But when war breaks out, Nora has no choice but to place her trust in her dearest enemy—and pray that love does not become the weapon that destroys them both…
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Powerful, intense love story that takes place during an unexpected time period in English history.
1. April 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
No fairy tale love for the H and h of this book. They manage their HEA only through blood, sweat and tears and the reader is along for the emotional rollercoaster ride with them. I was wowed by this HR. It's a mass market paperback "tour de force", one of those that doesn't come along very often, very well written and very deserving of the classification "historical".
Most HRs take place either in Regency England, early 1800s, or Victorian England (1837-1901) with the occasional Georgian, but the Georgians I've read usually take place during the reign of George III. This Georgian takes place in 1715, at the end of the reign of Queen Anne and the beginning of that of George I, the German-speaking Hanoverian transplanted to rule England. It's a time of unrest between the Papists and the Protestants, with the Papist Jacobites favoring Scottish James Stuart's claim to the throne rather than German George I.
Our hero and heroine are caught in this unrest. Years ago they had been lovers. Politics, religion and the heroine's own family separated them cruelly. She married another, he aligned himself politically with Queen Anne and later King George I, while her father and brother became Jacobites and are persona non grata to the English government.
Six years after their estrangement circumstances bring them together. It's not an easy romance to read. Time and misunderstandings have done quite a number on their relationship, which seems to have changed from love to distrust and even hatred. However, this is a romance and you read it assuming that all will be well at the end, though you may have doubts about the HEA many times along the way.
It's truly the best HR I've read in many moons. Duran is the equal of Joanna Bourne, Judith James and Julia Ross and has outdone herself with this, her latest work. One caveat: If you are the fan of lighter HRs such as those written by Elizabeth Boyle, Lynsay Sands, Kieran Kramer, Julia Quinn, etc., this may not be your cup of tea. If you enjoy the darker, more intense and more historical type of romance, this is definitely one to read.
Most HRs take place either in Regency England, early 1800s, or Victorian England (1837-1901) with the occasional Georgian, but the Georgians I've read usually take place during the reign of George III. This Georgian takes place in 1715, at the end of the reign of Queen Anne and the beginning of that of George I, the German-speaking Hanoverian transplanted to rule England. It's a time of unrest between the Papists and the Protestants, with the Papist Jacobites favoring Scottish James Stuart's claim to the throne rather than German George I.
Our hero and heroine are caught in this unrest. Years ago they had been lovers. Politics, religion and the heroine's own family separated them cruelly. She married another, he aligned himself politically with Queen Anne and later King George I, while her father and brother became Jacobites and are persona non grata to the English government.
Six years after their estrangement circumstances bring them together. It's not an easy romance to read. Time and misunderstandings have done quite a number on their relationship, which seems to have changed from love to distrust and even hatred. However, this is a romance and you read it assuming that all will be well at the end, though you may have doubts about the HEA many times along the way.
It's truly the best HR I've read in many moons. Duran is the equal of Joanna Bourne, Judith James and Julia Ross and has outdone herself with this, her latest work. One caveat: If you are the fan of lighter HRs such as those written by Elizabeth Boyle, Lynsay Sands, Kieran Kramer, Julia Quinn, etc., this may not be your cup of tea. If you enjoy the darker, more intense and more historical type of romance, this is definitely one to read.
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My new favorite book by this author
29. März 2012
Format:Taschenbuch|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
Warning: this book has some very dark parts. Do not read it if you just want a fluffy feel-good story, but read ahead if you are okay with traveling right down to the very lowest point with only the trust that the author will get you through to a happy ending to keep you going! At certain points reading this book, I just kept exclaiming "Oh my god!", because the mood was so intense. But, to be honest, that is part of the reason why I like Meredith Duran's books so much. She doesn't scare away from making her characters dark and fascinatingly flawed, and then putting them under a whole lot of pressure so we can see what happens. I want to compare her to Laura Kinsale, or maybe Joanna Bourne, as far as general story tone and general language genius-ry goes.
Things I can say without spoiling this book:
1. The historical setting is quite interesting, but Duran focuses more on the conflict between the two main characters and doesn't sketch things out from the History 101 level. I actually don't think it's necessary to know the background 100%, but it does add some nice external conflict details.
2. The relationship is incredibly romantic in my opinion, but I'm a sucker for second chance stories. Again, it is also pretty dark/twisty.
3. Duran's heroes are usually pretty ruthless, and the hero here doesn't disappoint at all! Holy crap. Her characters always have so much going on that it makes me realize just how flat some other books characters can be.
5.. Awesome book. I definitely recommend it!!!!!
Things I can say without spoiling this book:
1. The historical setting is quite interesting, but Duran focuses more on the conflict between the two main characters and doesn't sketch things out from the History 101 level. I actually don't think it's necessary to know the background 100%, but it does add some nice external conflict details.
2. The relationship is incredibly romantic in my opinion, but I'm a sucker for second chance stories. Again, it is also pretty dark/twisty.
3. Duran's heroes are usually pretty ruthless, and the hero here doesn't disappoint at all! Holy crap. Her characters always have so much going on that it makes me realize just how flat some other books characters can be.
5.. Awesome book. I definitely recommend it!!!!!
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One of my Meredith Duran favorites
29. März 2012
Format:Taschenbuch|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
My guilty pleasure books are Meredith Duran novels. Why? Because she creates these amazing settings and characters that make me believe in the romance. They are the kind of characters that you can't put in other novels because they're singularly affected by their experiences and each has his/her individual faults; in short, they're unforgettable and unique.
Romance novels where the player is chasing after the girl and the girl can't resist him and she's a minx/siren/tease/temptress/etc. because she's the one person who somehow manages to capture his attention--they bore me. They are a dime a dozen. This book is not one of them.
My absolute favorite type of romance? The rekindling of passion and man does Meredith Duran hit it on this note. There was SO much to unpack in Nora & Adrian's past, and I was constantly surprised and enthralled by the sparring nature of their conservation... and even when they deal with past betrayals and misunderstandings, there's still the future and the inevitable betrayal / disagreement in that regard.
Admittedly sometimes I did get confused by the political / religious situation, but that didn't detract from the romance for me. My favorite from Meredith Duran remains THE DUKE OF SHADOWS, but AT YOUR PLEASURE is definitely in the top 3.
If you have any questions, feel free to comment on this, and I'll try my best to answer you. Sorry this review isn't more thorough--I'm still in that stage of rereading the book because I loved it so much.
Romance novels where the player is chasing after the girl and the girl can't resist him and she's a minx/siren/tease/temptress/etc. because she's the one person who somehow manages to capture his attention--they bore me. They are a dime a dozen. This book is not one of them.
My absolute favorite type of romance? The rekindling of passion and man does Meredith Duran hit it on this note. There was SO much to unpack in Nora & Adrian's past, and I was constantly surprised and enthralled by the sparring nature of their conservation... and even when they deal with past betrayals and misunderstandings, there's still the future and the inevitable betrayal / disagreement in that regard.
Admittedly sometimes I did get confused by the political / religious situation, but that didn't detract from the romance for me. My favorite from Meredith Duran remains THE DUKE OF SHADOWS, but AT YOUR PLEASURE is definitely in the top 3.
If you have any questions, feel free to comment on this, and I'll try my best to answer you. Sorry this review isn't more thorough--I'm still in that stage of rereading the book because I loved it so much.
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