Action, adventure, romance, mystery and danger all serve to make AN IMPROPER ARISTOCRAT by Deb Marlowe a wonderfully thrilling read.

Treyford was a decidedly intriguing blend of rake, adventure seeker and scholar that at first I thought wouldn't work—the first few pages certainly make him seem like a typical rake, but Marlowe develops him into a worthy hero of the story. He doesn't make excuses for his behavior or his past; he is what he is and feels justified in his beliefs on love.

Chione Latimer, aside from having one of the coolest and original names I've seen in historical romances, is also equal parts passionate, determined and intelligent. Her 'family' is also quite the characters themselves. Eli, the stable master with a peg leg, and Mrs. Ferguson, the housekeeper/cook, are both fierce characters, whereas her young charges, Will and Olivia, aren't annoying add pieces to the story.

Some of the story is a bit far-fetched, but overall the book is a fun, quick read with a lively story and set of players. I will say that the actual meaning of Chione's name and how it ties into Treyford's first name had to be one of smartest 'meet your destiny' quirks I've read in a while. ( )

This book is more than a little cheesy. Cheesy to the point that it borders on stupid. The writing is only so-so, and the author tells a great deal more than shows, which is always something that bothers me immensely. Chione's big "secret" is nothing - and a bit dissapointing after the whole book builds up to it and it leads her whole life. The action is poorly written and actually quite boring - it's also hard to follow what's going on. This book is not wretched, it's just not particularly good. ( )

This book is more than a little cheesy. Cheesy to the point that it borders on stupid. The writing is only so-so, and the author tells a great deal more than shows, which is always something that bothers me immensely. Chione's big "secret" is nothing - and a bit dissapointing after the whole book builds up to it and it leads her whole life. The action is poorly written and actually quite boring - it's also hard to follow what's going on. This book is not wretched, it's just not particularly good. ( )

This book is more than a little cheesy. Cheesy to the point that it borders on stupid. The writing is only so-so, and the author tells a great deal more than shows, which is always something that bothers me immensely. Chione's big "secret" is nothing - and a bit dissapointing after the whole book builds up to it and it leads her whole life. The action is poorly written and actually quite boring - it's also hard to follow what's going on. This book is not wretched, it's just not particularly good. ( )