Willy W. reviewed on 3/27/2011 + 503 more book reviews

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A really lovely book with a sweetness and passion to the romance that is rare in most books of this genre. Ashworth depicts a more mature heroine, who rather than being in her early 20's like most historical fiction, is in her 30's. She still has a naivete of a younger woman, but has a maturity and frankness about her that is unique. I liked him, too, and his situation in society is terribly sad. This story makes you really appreciate the openness of the world in which we live, where the importance of gossip and strict rules of "good society" no longer really exist.

The title of the book kind of suggests a light story about a rake. It couldn't be further from the truth. It is about a man shunned because he was accused of a terrible crime, and a woman forced to live away from her heritage because of fear of being shunned or having her family being hurt by her status.

Ashworth gives lots of interesting details about the countryside and the homes. She touches on the worries about conversing "privately" with servants all around. She offers plenty of sweet steamy love scenes. After one book, I would compare her to Lisa Kleypas.

Four stars

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