The opening book of this series (THE CAD) was delightful reading; the second was less so. However, when I found out that Lord Wycoff, a character from before, had his own story, I decided to continue with the series. What is interesting is that Wycoff is neither angelic nor a rake-hell; he's just an interesting mix of attributes.
As was told in THE CHOICE, Wycolf has traveled to the New World, specifically Virginia. Because of a miserable marriage in England as a young man, neither he (later) nor his wife (initially) kept to their vows. She has died and his children (2) are living in England. Wycoff is looking for a fresh start.
He meets a widow, Lucy Stone. She's originally from England but accompanied her young husband to make his mark in America. He died before doing much and Lucy is left with a small son. She now lives with cousins who treat her well. It is obvious from the way Wycoff treats Lucy and Jamie that he wants an honest relationship. When Lucy learns of his debauched past, she decides to pass him by.
Lucy's plan has been to get her husband's brother, the married, but childless Baron Hunt, to take an interest in her son. When he sends tickets for them to travel to England, Lucy is elated. However, there are strings attached to Baron Hunt's interest in Jamie. The great thing is that Drum, Rafe, Gilly, and Damon are all part of the intrigue to get Wycoff and Lucy together.
The author kept the plot going with unique twists and turns. When I thought I understood where the story was going, the author threw in a monkey wrench and sent it off in another direction. Delightful reading. Overall Score = 4.5 stars.
The Cad Series (or C Series)
1. The Cad (1998)
2. The Choice (1999)
**3. The Challenge (2000)
4. The Chance (2000)
. The Conquest (2001)
6. To Wed a Stranger (2003)
7. To Tempt a Bride (2003)
As was told in THE CHOICE, Wycolf has traveled to the New World, specifically Virginia. Because of a miserable marriage in England as a young man, neither he (later) nor his wife (initially) kept to their vows. She has died and his children (2) are living in England. Wycoff is looking for a fresh start.
He meets a widow, Lucy Stone. She's originally from England but accompanied her young husband to make his mark in America. He died before doing much and Lucy is left with a small son. She now lives with cousins who treat her well. It is obvious from the way Wycoff treats Lucy and Jamie that he wants an honest relationship. When Lucy learns of his debauched past, she decides to pass him by.
Lucy's plan has been to get her husband's brother, the married, but childless Baron Hunt, to take an interest in her son. When he sends tickets for them to travel to England, Lucy is elated. However, there are strings attached to Baron Hunt's interest in Jamie. The great thing is that Drum, Rafe, Gilly, and Damon are all part of the intrigue to get Wycoff and Lucy together.
The author kept the plot going with unique twists and turns. When I thought I understood where the story was going, the author threw in a monkey wrench and sent it off in another direction. Delightful reading. Overall Score = 4.5 stars.
The Cad Series (or C Series)
1. The Cad (1998)
2. The Choice (1999)
**3. The Challenge (2000)
4. The Chance (2000)
. The Conquest (2001)
6. To Wed a Stranger (2003)
7. To Tempt a Bride (2003)
I really like this series! This is Wycoff and Lucy's story! Enjoy! =)
Third in a series. Not as good as the first two, but still up there
