Sebastien Deville, the debauched, dangerously handsome illegitimate son of the Duke of Grandien, has waited his whole life for revenge—and suddenly it is.
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Indeed, I would be hesitant to say that this is even a "revenge plot" book. The back cover gave me the wrong impression on that. I really loved how this book was setup. It put the spotlight on the bastards and younger sons of the nobility; an area that I don't often get to read about. It really highlighted how hard it can be for them, especially if they don't have a parent who cares for them.
It's even worse when the parent plays the bastard son against the legitimate son, as is the case with Sebastian's father, the duke. The duke warped Sebastian into a cold, hard man who had little regard for other people. His every move was calculated to put himself on top or to piss off his father. He didn't start out very likable, but I found him fascinating. I enjoyed watching him slowly change and fall for Caroline. This was one of Mallory's heavier books, so the banter wasn't quite as pronounced as it usually is.
The tension and the slow building emotion was just enjoyable as usual, though. The only thing that I would have changed about the book was the ending. I would have liked if it had been more drawn out and leisurely. The epilogue helped a bit, but it would have been nice to have more. I really enjoyed this one. I liked the concept of the contests for a title, land and bride for illegitamate sons. But of course the one that might win is the one that was pursuing someone other than the bride choice. His choice then becomes, if he wins should he give it all up for her I liked the hero's "hunt" for her that he does that finally breaks down her walls and they become very close without the games and mind play.
View all 3 comments. Sep 29, Katyana rated it really liked it Shelves: This was pretty fun. I really liked the characters, and as with most of Mallory's books, the spark between them was pretty palpable. The banter wasn't as playful as she can sometimes be, but it was still fun - it just tended towards heaviness. Definitely a fun, fast read.
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May 28, Mouse rated it did not like it. DNF I want to punch these characters in the face. What a bunch of whiners. Mar 23, Elis Madison rated it liked it Shelves: They decide to set up a tournament for bastards and younger sons who have no hope of inheriting. Worthy of what, nobody seems inclined to ask. The winner of the overall tourney gets A a viscountcy, B an estate name Premise: The winner of the overall tourney gets A a viscountcy, B an estate named Roseford Grange, and C a bride, specifically Lady Sarah Pims, the quiet, less-than-inspiring daughter of the Earl Cheevers.
Sebastian DeVille loathes his cold, manipulative father and would love nothing more to refuse to play, but the estate in question is Sebastien's boyhood home. It might even might go to Sebastien's disgusting half-brother Benedict, whom Seb loathes almost as much as their father. Caro tries to persuade the earl to give Sarah a chance to find a husband who will care for her instead of someone who has to take her on in order to get the other goodies. But Cheevers has very little regard for his daughter and he's more than pleased to dump her on whoever wins this title.
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It's a great way to kiss some Prinny ass. So Caro comes up with her own plan—sabotage. She'll try to disrupt the tourney, or at least disqualify the most disgusting of the competitors. Topping the list of disgusting competitors is Sebastien. Seb and Caro met just before the contest, and he managed to get under skirts skin. Let Seb blow in Caro's ear and she's all Still, Caro turns out to be a creative saboteur, and one of her ideas is particularly amusing.
Let's just say Sebastien is revealed as the shameless ass he is. As for Caro, the fact that she was all for a guy who is doing his best to wed her BF is a little off-putting. But even so, I did empathize with her. This one gets 3 stars—barely. Sep 26, Keri rated it really liked it Shelves: A notice to all the eligible 3rd sons and bastards Should you win this tournament, you shall gain an instant title, a forture, some nice property oh and yes lets not forget a bride!
What could be easier for natural son of a Duke, Sebastian, who all his life has fought for those very things to win. Shy wallflower, Lady Sarah, won't be a problem, he will just wed her Here ye! Shy wallflower, Lady Sarah, won't be a problem, he will just wed her and dump her in his London home and be on his way to the home that is included in the in the winnings There is only one blond, blue eyed fly in the oitment named Caroline and she isn't going to let anybody get her friends hand in marriage for anything less than true love and she will do anything to ensure that.
So that my friends is the set up for the book. It was a fun and sexy book to say the least. The word play between Sebastian and Caroline was flat out funny at times. Sebastian was used to women falling all over themselves and Caroline refused to fall in with the masses. Her comebacks were tart and witty, just the kind to put Sebastian in his place.
Then we have Carolines antics to put a kink in the tournament in any way she could, those were too funny. Another unique thing was that Sebastian and Caroline didn't jump right into bed with one another, it was rather nicely drawn out, so by the time they did make the leap, I was just as hot for it as they were. It was a wonderful book and I am glad that I picked it up out of the s I had to read. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the ending was too short and fast, even the short epilogue couldn't save it.
Jan 23, Angelc rated it really liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I really enjoyed this book! I loved the fact that there were no stolen jewels or hidden important documents to find, or other spy nonsense that seems to be the trend in every other regency book right now.
I also loved the fact that the hero and heroine were together so much throughout the book! No pining away for each other, they actually spent most of their time together! I would have given this book 5 stars, but I was a little disappointed in the ending, in that the hero didn't ever say those I really enjoyed this book!
I would have given this book 5 stars, but I was a little disappointed in the ending, in that the hero didn't ever say those most important three little words, I love you! Who is he, Chuck Bass? Maybe I'm being old fashioned, and maybe the author was trying to prove something, or maybe the character didn't change as much as we thought he did, or didn't care about the heroine as much as we thought he did, if he couldn't break down his guard enough to say those words!
Apr 21, Caz rated it liked it Shelves: It took me a while to get into this book for some reason; possibly because I didn't find either of the main characters especially sympathetic to start with. But that changed as I progressed and on the whole I enjoyed the book. I think that some of the secondary characters could have been developed a little more like Sarah and William, for example and we could have seem a little more of how Sarah finally learned to stand up for herself, although I can understand how that could have stalled the It took me a while to get into this book for some reason; possibly because I didn't find either of the main characters especially sympathetic to start with.
I think that some of the secondary characters could have been developed a little more like Sarah and William, for example and we could have seem a little more of how Sarah finally learned to stand up for herself, although I can understand how that could have stalled the main plot. To sum up - I enjoyed it, but it's not on my to re-read list right now.
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May 27, Vermillionice rated it liked it. Aug 04, Jessica rated it really liked it Shelves: I'm not in a particularly generous mood so I may categorize this Mallory piece as 3. A disappointment, if I may be frank. I've consumed three of Mallory's more recent masterpieces with a desire to devour more and it was a real gift to come across some of her earlier works in a used book store.
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A competition sponsored by the ing has all the ton talking. The winner will receive an immense fortune, a newly created title, sponsorship, and a well-born bride—everything Sebastien needs to reclaim his mother's stolen lands and to wield the colossal power itching beneath his fingertips. His victory is all but assured. Caroline Martin knows all about Sebastien, the legendary heartbreaker who leaves women weeping in his wake, and she is determined not to see him win the competition in which he would claim her friend as his bride.
Yet sabotage is so very hard to concentrate on when the target's searing glances promise incredible pleasure and his skillful hands vow unimaginable desire. She knows the danger he presents, the temptation he offers, yet she is willing to risk everything for all she holds dear.
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