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Cargando... To Distraction (Bastion Club) (edición 2006)por Stephanie Laurens
Información de la obraTo Distraction por Stephanie Laurens
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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. Romance To Distraction 3 Stars Jocelyn Deverell, the new Viscount Paignton, is in need of a wife and his aunt has the perfect woman in mind, Phoebe Malleson. Unfortunately, due to a painful incident in her past, Phoebe is set against marriage and would prefer to spend her time reading and working on her "special project". What will it take for Deverell to convince her to take a chance on him? As always, Stephanie Laurens' characters are engaging and the story resonates deeply, especially Phoebe's secret occupation Likewise, Deverell's patience and willingness to invest time and effort in supporting Phoebe's plans rather than dictating to her make him the perfect match for her. Nevertheless, as with most of her books, Laurens is in dire need of a skilled editor. The first few chapters are quite slow and there is a great deal of unnecessary repetition, particularly the sex scenes. The pacing picks up toward the middle and the climax and resolution are satisfying once the suspense plot gets going. Overall, not the best installment in the series despite Deverell and Phoebe's sweet romance. Gervase's book is up next, but I am most eager for Dazliel's story. To Distraction - Laurens Audio performance by Jill Tanner 3 stars I loved Phoebe Malleson and her righteous cause. The love interest, Deverell, Viscount Paignton, has surprisingly liberal attitudes toward women to balance his erotic imaginagtion. This is the book that introduces the young Malcolm Sinclair who lurks in future books and a spin-off series. Another in the Bastion Club series of aristocratic men who worked as Crown spies until after Waterloo. He comes off as a real bastard in the beginning by ignoring her opinions and just steamrolling over her wishes regarding his pursuit of her for his wife. He slowly begins to show more redeemable tendencies as he catches her in a questionable situation and, when he tries to intimidate her, becomes horrified and ashamed when she responds in terror. He does stalk her to find out if she has become involved in something nefarious, but once he discovers that she has established a working safety net for endangered women and has, herself, become endangered, he begins to work with her group as a support person. Even when it becomes apparent that there is organized crime involved, he gathers the support of his colleagues to help, and each of them (even Dalziel) operates with her as the leader. I have yet to comprehend why the publisher chooses female narrators for this series. sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
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The gentlemen of the Bastion Club have proven their courage while fighting England's enemies, but nothing has prepared them for dealing with that most formidable of challenges: the opposite sex. Deverell, Viscount Paignton, is in desperate need of a wife. Unmoved by the matchmaking "herd," he seeks help from his aunt, who directs him to a lady she vows is perfect for him. Dispatched to a country house party to look the lady over, he discovers her not swanning about among the guests but with her nose buried in a book in the library. Phoebe Malleson is tempted to distraction by Deverell, but marrying him isn't part of her plan. Moved by an incident in her past, Phoebe has a secret cause to which she's committed. Unfortunately, telling Deverell to go away doesn't work, and he quickly learns of her secret. But someone powerful has her cause targeted for destruction-and her in their sights. Phoebe must accept Deverell's help...though the cost to them both might be dear-and deadly. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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