In an attempt to dilute the effects of illegitimacy (at least for his future children), Thorn determines to marry the well-born Laetitia Rainsford (aka Lala). Thorn Dautry is the highly ambitious, very rich, illegitimate son of the duke of Villiers. Please see our full disclosure for further information. Compact Disc (March 25th, 2014): $59.This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link.Fiction / Romance / Historical / American.Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency.“Sharp, smart protagonists, dazzling in everything but love, eventually sort things out in this witty, deliciously sexy charmer that reprises some favorite characters from James’s “Desperate Duchesses” series and leaves the door open for more tales of Villiers’s kids.” - Library Journal (starred review) Product Details “Eloisa is also a brilliant writer readers will be enthralled by Lady X and Thorn Dautry as soon as they meet these two willful, formidable characters. “her gift for creating complex, richly layered characters pays off with spectacular dividends in her latest scintillating and exquisitely written historical novel, a romantic tour de force. “Emotionally rewarding and elegantly written, with textured characters and a captivating plot, this is James at her best” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “James’ seventh Desperate Duchesses historical (after A Duke of her Own) is her most enticing work to date, replete with sizzling romance and riveting characters….James’ wonderful cast and effortless plotting make this a delicious romance to be savored again and again.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Smart heroines, sensual heroes, witty repartee and a penchant for delicious romance have made James a fan favorite…Readers will be hooked from beginning to end.” - RT Book Reviews (top pick) “Clever plotting and equally clever dialog make Thorn and India’s story a page-turning winner.” - New York Journal of Books A wonderfully original voice in romance fiction!” - New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleyps A novel by Eloisa is a delicious treat that shouldn’t be missed. With her sensuous and elegant style, inventive plotting and warm, human characters, she makes every book a treasure. Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than a new novel by Eloisa James.” - Julia Quinn
Her style is exquisite, her prose pure magic.
“Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love.
“Romance writing does not get much better than this.” - People
0 kommentar(er)
