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A Thoroughly Compromised Lady
A charming beauty’s rapier wit pierces the heart of a gentleman spy in this delightful Regency romance.London, 1835. When it comes to fencing, be it with words or weapons, Dulci Wycroft considers herself more than the equal of any man. Though she is the toast of London, Dulci has met her match only once. Yet Jack Hanley, Viscount Wainsbridge, remains as elusive as he is devastatingly handsome.Among the ton, Jack is always ready with clever banter and a charming smile, but his impenetrable green eyes hint at darkness underneath. His dangerous work leaves no space for love—yet Dulci’s voluptuous figure is impossibly tempting. He’s sure it won’t take him long to discover if her sharp tongue can have other, more pleasurable, uses!
283 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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Bronwyn Scott
354 books170 followersBronwyn Scott writes historical romances for Harlequin, Mills and Boon. She has 50 titles currently in print with them.
Bronwyn's 2018 release, Dancing with the Duke's Heir was RITA finalist.
Bronwyn's 2009 novel, The Viscount Claims His Bride was a RomCon finalist for best short historical, as was her 2011 release, A Thoroughly Compromised Lady.
Bronwyn's 2018 release, Dancing with the Duke's Heir was RITA finalist.
Bronwyn's 2009 novel, The Viscount Claims His Bride was a RomCon finalist for best short historical, as was her 2011 release, A Thoroughly Compromised Lady.
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October 11, 2025DNF. I don't like the writing.
May 28, 2014
Couldn't finish this one I'm afraid. The story was so flat, the characters lifeless and the whole novel just uninteresting. I also really hate when characters constantly say each others names - "Oh Jack, that coat is lovely!" "Thank you Dulci!" "No problem JACK...!"
I'm quite capable of keeping up with a dialogue, thank you very much.
I'm quite capable of keeping up with a dialogue, thank you very much.
February 7, 2012
This book was a very hard read for me...so boring but paid good money so i always try to finish reading it.This is a definite pass!
February 16, 2013
This book was terrible.
October 4, 2021
“…>skaisčiausios liepsnos dažnai praryja pačios save.”
“…>gėrėjimasis - ne tas pats kas įvertinimas.”
“…>kokie užsidarę mes savo pasauliuose, su akidangčiais, apie kuriuos nė nenutuokiame.”
“…>nekaltybė per daug vertinama, jos svarba - mitas, amžiais saugomas vyrų, nenorinčių, kad moterys mėgautųsi tomis pačiomis laisvėmis kaip ir jie.”
“Džentelmenas žino, ko nori dama, dar prieš jai pageidaujant.”
“…>net papraščiausias puodelis arbatos žinovo rankose tampa ginklu.”
“Viena, norėti visko išsižadėti. Visai kas kita, gėdingai netekti.”
“Tobulos dienos - išties reti brangakmeniai.”
“Žmogus trokšta būti mylimas, tik jei myli pats.”
“…>gėrėjimasis - ne tas pats kas įvertinimas.”
“…>kokie užsidarę mes savo pasauliuose, su akidangčiais, apie kuriuos nė nenutuokiame.”
“…>nekaltybė per daug vertinama, jos svarba - mitas, amžiais saugomas vyrų, nenorinčių, kad moterys mėgautųsi tomis pačiomis laisvėmis kaip ir jie.”
“Džentelmenas žino, ko nori dama, dar prieš jai pageidaujant.”
“…>net papraščiausias puodelis arbatos žinovo rankose tampa ginklu.”
“Viena, norėti visko išsižadėti. Visai kas kita, gėdingai netekti.”
“Tobulos dienos - išties reti brangakmeniai.”
“Žmogus trokšta būti mylimas, tik jei myli pats.”
March 3, 2025
this book surprised me. i didn't know bronwyn had done the story of the sister of the hero from pickpocket countess but she had. yet both of the books are classed as singles. wired
i enjoyed this book alot more then the pickpocket though. it kept me on my toes and i like the hero and heroine better in this.
i enjoyed this book alot more then the pickpocket though. it kept me on my toes and i like the hero and heroine better in this.
April 26, 2018
I loved the dialogue, and found the story quite interesting, it was different from the usual plots. but I had a really hard time accepting the "modern morals" used in this setting, and the heroine having a modern world attitude took away a lot of the charm that I usually find in historical romances.
July 1, 2011
What I always love about reading Bronwyn Scott books is that her heroes and heroines usually work together to resolve whatever conflict but still stay the course when it comes to their relationship. They have their disagreements and quibbles, but they still stay true to each other and to themselves. Such is the case with Jack and Dulcinea in A Thoroughly Compromised Lady. They stole my heart early and never once broke it.
Dulci is the toast of the season - actually, she has been for several seasons after making the decision to never marry to retain the freedom she’s got being the sister of an earl. She enjoys the witty banter and innuendo exchanged with Jack, Viscount Wainsbridge - something the ton enjoys just as much. They’ve known each other forever and Dulci’s feelings for the man have grown over the years, but his job with the Crown takes him away for unknown periods of time, usually at all the wrong times. Dulci is a fascinating woman, into history and fencing - more reasons to keep her atypical freedom.
Vowing to never marry because he knows a marriage would never last due to the frequency the King needs his services, Jack continues to do his duty while looking forward to his verbal dueling with Dulci when he’s in London. As much as he’d like more with her, his best friend, Dulci’s brother, would kill him for taking advantage. But when he’s given his next assignment, she’s right in the middle of it with South American artifacts that include a hidden forged map that could start a war between England and Venezuela. Figuring out what it all means, Dulci refuses to stay in the background where it’s safe, much to Jack’s frustration.
When the villain learns Dulci has his map, he takes no prisoners in his haste and greed to get what he wants. Jack is sly and a step ahead, so he and Dulci escape to South America to clear Jack’s name against fraudulent accusations and to reaffirm English claim to British Guiana. It’s the adventure of a lifetime for Dulci and she takes to it like a duck to water, even despite the danger. She keeps her head when that danger does hit, and she does the same when it comes to confronting Jack with her feelings as well as his.
Even at the end Jack tries to protect Dulci, and I wanted to shake him silly! He acknowledges she’s the perfect partner for him, but he can’t get past something happening to her. He’d rather die than have that happen. It takes facing natives with their own laws to bring home how life without her would be. I like their honesty with each other, even in dire circumstances. They’re an intriguing couple, and I had fun with them and enjoyed them immensely.
As an aside, though I like the cover of this book, I’m a tad disappointed Harlequin has stepped away from the plate when in comes to Ms. Scott’s books. Her previous covers have been different and simply a lot of fun, Pickpocket Countess being my favorite. That cover tells the story before you even start reading. I think the art department could have had a bit more of a good time with Jack and Dulcinea.
I always enjoy Ms. Scott’s action and mystery as well as her characters and storylines in her books. She pulls you into the story quickly, plays on your emotions frequently, and keeps you on the edge of your seat till the end. A Thoroughly Compromised Lady is a very satisfying read.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
Dulci is the toast of the season - actually, she has been for several seasons after making the decision to never marry to retain the freedom she’s got being the sister of an earl. She enjoys the witty banter and innuendo exchanged with Jack, Viscount Wainsbridge - something the ton enjoys just as much. They’ve known each other forever and Dulci’s feelings for the man have grown over the years, but his job with the Crown takes him away for unknown periods of time, usually at all the wrong times. Dulci is a fascinating woman, into history and fencing - more reasons to keep her atypical freedom.
Vowing to never marry because he knows a marriage would never last due to the frequency the King needs his services, Jack continues to do his duty while looking forward to his verbal dueling with Dulci when he’s in London. As much as he’d like more with her, his best friend, Dulci’s brother, would kill him for taking advantage. But when he’s given his next assignment, she’s right in the middle of it with South American artifacts that include a hidden forged map that could start a war between England and Venezuela. Figuring out what it all means, Dulci refuses to stay in the background where it’s safe, much to Jack’s frustration.
When the villain learns Dulci has his map, he takes no prisoners in his haste and greed to get what he wants. Jack is sly and a step ahead, so he and Dulci escape to South America to clear Jack’s name against fraudulent accusations and to reaffirm English claim to British Guiana. It’s the adventure of a lifetime for Dulci and she takes to it like a duck to water, even despite the danger. She keeps her head when that danger does hit, and she does the same when it comes to confronting Jack with her feelings as well as his.
Even at the end Jack tries to protect Dulci, and I wanted to shake him silly! He acknowledges she’s the perfect partner for him, but he can’t get past something happening to her. He’d rather die than have that happen. It takes facing natives with their own laws to bring home how life without her would be. I like their honesty with each other, even in dire circumstances. They’re an intriguing couple, and I had fun with them and enjoyed them immensely.
As an aside, though I like the cover of this book, I’m a tad disappointed Harlequin has stepped away from the plate when in comes to Ms. Scott’s books. Her previous covers have been different and simply a lot of fun, Pickpocket Countess being my favorite. That cover tells the story before you even start reading. I think the art department could have had a bit more of a good time with Jack and Dulcinea.
I always enjoy Ms. Scott’s action and mystery as well as her characters and storylines in her books. She pulls you into the story quickly, plays on your emotions frequently, and keeps you on the edge of your seat till the end. A Thoroughly Compromised Lady is a very satisfying read.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
February 11, 2014
Historical English titled society romance with a popular young lady, Lady Dulci Wycroft that has been very choosy about a husband to the point where she has almost given up on the whole business. Newly titled Viscount Wainsbridge, just plain Jack has been best friends with Dulci's older brother Brandon since childhood and he watched Dulci grow up into a beautiful spirited high society lady. Dulci and Jack are famous for their witty banter at the society events. So they are very flirty but always with in society's bounds, until a hot secret kiss during the recent holiday season. So Dulci knows that Jack has a secret position as the King's adviser so he knows how to keep a secret, so he is perfect person to learn about sexy time because no one will ever know... So starts Dulci's bad ideas.
Dulci knows what she wants, but doesn't understand Jack so there is some serious hot and cold moments between the two of them. I almost could believe that Dulci would get away with having a lover before getting married, I'm sure there are quite a few well born ladies that came to the marriage bed with more then a little bit of experience but with some important fathers, huge dowries and noble birthrights (or all three), the husbands take what they can get.
We get the mystery of the forged map to push our couple and the story forward as well as a boat trip and an Amazon adventure through the wilds with wild men.
There was almost too much story in this book, but there would have to be to explain the turn around about love and marriage which happens to Jack because Dulci (like most women) knew what she wanted quicky.
288 pages
2 and half stars
Dulci knows what she wants, but doesn't understand Jack so there is some serious hot and cold moments between the two of them. I almost could believe that Dulci would get away with having a lover before getting married, I'm sure there are quite a few well born ladies that came to the marriage bed with more then a little bit of experience but with some important fathers, huge dowries and noble birthrights (or all three), the husbands take what they can get.
We get the mystery of the forged map to push our couple and the story forward as well as a boat trip and an Amazon adventure through the wilds with wild men.
There was almost too much story in this book, but there would have to be to explain the turn around about love and marriage which happens to Jack because Dulci (like most women) knew what she wanted quicky.
288 pages
2 and half stars
March 29, 2011
Bronwyn Scott is one author that really gives Regency romance a good name! Dulci is not a simpering miss. She's an Incomparable, that does what she wants while remaining respectable, until Jack becomes her lover.
Then she gets involved with intrigue and then some.
The parts of the story that take place in British Guiana were the best. It was really great to see Dulci bloom once she was out of London Society.
The only part of the story that didn't sit well was the ending. I wanted more closure to the situation with Ortiz. Most of the story revolved around him, and he sort of faded into oblivion. This didn't spoil the story for me though, it just irked me a little.
Bronwyn weaved a wonderful story that mixed society and the wilds of South America. She didn't overdo it on the lovemaking scenes either. There was really more story than sex, which I find works well with historical romance.
Bronwyn also writes for the Desire line, but I think I like her historicals best. She is one author I always look for in my monthly shipments.
Then she gets involved with intrigue and then some.
The parts of the story that take place in British Guiana were the best. It was really great to see Dulci bloom once she was out of London Society.
The only part of the story that didn't sit well was the ending. I wanted more closure to the situation with Ortiz. Most of the story revolved around him, and he sort of faded into oblivion. This didn't spoil the story for me though, it just irked me a little.
Bronwyn weaved a wonderful story that mixed society and the wilds of South America. She didn't overdo it on the lovemaking scenes either. There was really more story than sex, which I find works well with historical romance.
Bronwyn also writes for the Desire line, but I think I like her historicals best. She is one author I always look for in my monthly shipments.
November 7, 2015
I gave up on this book about 2/3 of the way through it--on page 190, when I finally figured out WHY I found this book lacking momentum. The two main characters--Jack and Dulci--have absolutely no tension between each other as a couple. They continuously remain in a sexual relationship that leads to nowhere. The tension that exists in the book is with a Venezuelan character who occasionally appears every now and presents a malevolent face to the couple. Overall, pretty boring, even though Dulci and Jack escape together from England to British Guiana on a ship. I really tried hard to complete this book, but I was quite, literally, falling asleep as I read it.
March 19, 2011
I like this one a lot for two reasons.
First the setting - they didn't stay in London but went to South America. It is so rare to see a Historical move away from the usual scenes. I enjoyed the change.
Second, I like the author - Bronwyn Scott does a great job. I have enjoyed her stories.
Two things I didn't like about this book - how easily they got away from the Arawak and that they left the bad guy behind (I don't know why that one bothered me but it just didn't seem gentlemanly or something).
First the setting - they didn't stay in London but went to South America. It is so rare to see a Historical move away from the usual scenes. I enjoyed the change.
Second, I like the author - Bronwyn Scott does a great job. I have enjoyed her stories.
Two things I didn't like about this book - how easily they got away from the Arawak and that they left the bad guy behind (I don't know why that one bothered me but it just didn't seem gentlemanly or something).
January 18, 2011
Fun HH - I liked both the hero and heroine. Setting change from London to British Guiana was fantastic.
May 13, 2012
A continuation to another book, so feels a bit like the story starts in the middle but as it goes on its ok
May 28, 2012
It jumped around to different places and never really finished what it started. It had te makings of a great book, but it was a fun, light read.
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June 17, 2012kan man mon give minus-stjerner
January 25, 2016
First time I ever read a historical romance book about my country Guyana which was once British Guiana :)
November 19, 2013
Gilade den inte.
October 18, 2017
Despite the anachronism of a man having ego problems before Freud invented the term, and the oddly divided words on almost every page, this was a nice read. It centers around a diplomatic conflict between Britain and Venezuela, of all places, in the years before Queen Victoria not too long after Venezuela became its own country. The maguffin, the thing everyone is chasing after, comes into the heroine's possession fairly early on. After the hero and heroine have reacquainted themselves with each other. He is a newly made viscount from a mere squire's family and her brother's best friend. She is an unconventional young lady who has no intention of changing to suit a husband so she'll remain unmarried, thank you, unless she can find a man who will accept her as she is. The hero seems promising, but even he wants to wrap her in wool and send her away. It's a good read complete with a trip to South America. I liked it.
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