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RETRIBUTION : The Rake And The Recluse : Part Six
A woman out of time.
A man stifled by propriety.
A nemesis determined to take her away.
A brother to the rescue.
How will a powerful Duke deal with a woman who doesn't know her place? How will a woman used to the 21st century survive in time where she is considered property?
THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE Part Six. Perry must find the woman who has managed to capture his heart, then he must find a way to keep her. Someone else is on the hunt, someone from her past who doesn’t appreciate that she still lives and breaths.
Francine Larrabee woke up on the wrong side of the century. She was fairly certain she went to sleep in her own comfy bed, but she doesn’t quite seem to be there now. Only adding to her problems is that she has no voice, is constantly being glowered at by a large, stunning man who is obsessed with propriety, and she is apparently betrothed to another horrid little man, determined to ruin her, and any other girls that get in his way.
How does she find herself in the past, when she couldn’t even find herself in her present? How does a self sufficient businesswoman survive in a time when women were still considered property for the whole of their lives and what is she going to do with this man who draws her to him so fiercely.
A man stifled by propriety.
A nemesis determined to take her away.
A brother to the rescue.
How will a powerful Duke deal with a woman who doesn't know her place? How will a woman used to the 21st century survive in time where she is considered property?
THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE Part Six. Perry must find the woman who has managed to capture his heart, then he must find a way to keep her. Someone else is on the hunt, someone from her past who doesn’t appreciate that she still lives and breaths.
Francine Larrabee woke up on the wrong side of the century. She was fairly certain she went to sleep in her own comfy bed, but she doesn’t quite seem to be there now. Only adding to her problems is that she has no voice, is constantly being glowered at by a large, stunning man who is obsessed with propriety, and she is apparently betrothed to another horrid little man, determined to ruin her, and any other girls that get in his way.
How does she find herself in the past, when she couldn’t even find herself in her present? How does a self sufficient businesswoman survive in a time when women were still considered property for the whole of their lives and what is she going to do with this man who draws her to him so fiercely.
150 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 23, 2012
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Jenn LeBlanc
39 books204 followersJenn LeBlanc is a Colorado girl living in a Hollywood world. She writes “wildly original” illustrated Victorian erotic romance.
She wrote, photographed, and published the first ever Illustrated Romance and is Queen Of StudioSmexy.
She loves getting new research books and chatting with readers.
The Rake and The Recluse is the first book in the illustrated Lords of Time erotic romance series.
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She wrote, photographed, and published the first ever Illustrated Romance and is Queen Of StudioSmexy.
She loves getting new research books and chatting with readers.
The Rake and The Recluse is the first book in the illustrated Lords of Time erotic romance series.
NEWSLETTER!!! JennLeBlanc.com/Newsletter
Links:
Author Site: http://jennleblanc.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illustratedr...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennleblanc
Ripped Bodice: http://www.therippedbodicela.com/aff/...
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March 16, 2012
4.5 of 5 stars
The outstanding Rake and the Recluse series comes to a sensational close with Retribution. In Retribution, Perry and his love must overcome obstacles of class, family approval, and a dangerous enemy set on retribution.
I loved this final installment in the series, not only do Perry and his love resolve their insecurities and plan for their future, but we also get to know more of the Trumbull family, including some intriguing cousins. (I still won't give away the identity of Perry's love, you have to read the series to find out who she is.) The story wraps up beautifully, I felt the emotions of the characters and wanted to cheer them on. There is some suspense about what Hepplewort is planning and what the outcome will be. All together, Retribution kept me fully engaged and I read this installment in one sitting.
I mention in my review of book 5, Submission, that I missed Gideon and Francine. In Retribution, I find that I did not miss them anymore. I was taken with Peregrine and his lady, fully engaged in their story. The relationship becomes less fragile as it develops and the growth in both of the characters is beautiful and satisfying. One of my favorite scenes of this entire series is in this book, in involves Perry, his lady, and a piano...
Retribution is a sensational, riveting conclusion to an already outstanding series. The Rake and the Recluse is simply beautiful, a "must read" series.
*Notes on the series:* Jenn LeBlanc’s photography interspersed throughout the story only enhances the story. Illustrated novels are a very new concept (as far as I know, unique to Jenn LeBlanc), but with both visually stunning photographs and impressive writing Jenn LeBlanc has created a new format for a literary masterpiece.
Each installment of this series is uniquely crafted to focus the storyline and engage readers. With the story broken into segments, the reader is able to really learn each of the characters and understand the setting. The reader is transported from the pages of the book into the story.
Have I made you curious? Good, because I recommend the full The Rake and the Recluse series to all readers of romance. Both Retribution and The Rake and the Recluse series get a 5 star rating from Book Savvy Babe. The series is on my favorite shelf, hopefully, you will find it on yours too.
I received this book for review
The outstanding Rake and the Recluse series comes to a sensational close with Retribution. In Retribution, Perry and his love must overcome obstacles of class, family approval, and a dangerous enemy set on retribution.
I loved this final installment in the series, not only do Perry and his love resolve their insecurities and plan for their future, but we also get to know more of the Trumbull family, including some intriguing cousins. (I still won't give away the identity of Perry's love, you have to read the series to find out who she is.) The story wraps up beautifully, I felt the emotions of the characters and wanted to cheer them on. There is some suspense about what Hepplewort is planning and what the outcome will be. All together, Retribution kept me fully engaged and I read this installment in one sitting.
I mention in my review of book 5, Submission, that I missed Gideon and Francine. In Retribution, I find that I did not miss them anymore. I was taken with Peregrine and his lady, fully engaged in their story. The relationship becomes less fragile as it develops and the growth in both of the characters is beautiful and satisfying. One of my favorite scenes of this entire series is in this book, in involves Perry, his lady, and a piano...
Retribution is a sensational, riveting conclusion to an already outstanding series. The Rake and the Recluse is simply beautiful, a "must read" series.
*Notes on the series:* Jenn LeBlanc’s photography interspersed throughout the story only enhances the story. Illustrated novels are a very new concept (as far as I know, unique to Jenn LeBlanc), but with both visually stunning photographs and impressive writing Jenn LeBlanc has created a new format for a literary masterpiece.
Each installment of this series is uniquely crafted to focus the storyline and engage readers. With the story broken into segments, the reader is able to really learn each of the characters and understand the setting. The reader is transported from the pages of the book into the story.
Have I made you curious? Good, because I recommend the full The Rake and the Recluse series to all readers of romance. Both Retribution and The Rake and the Recluse series get a 5 star rating from Book Savvy Babe. The series is on my favorite shelf, hopefully, you will find it on yours too.
I received this book for review
March 3, 2012
***original review with pictures posted at Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance***
Kati: So it has finally come to an end and I don’t even know where to begin to share my feelings about this last installment. All I can say is it’s sexy, heartbreaking, gasp worthy, helloooo boy cousins (You swear that he’s a secret agent man, and after looking at it five ways to Sunday, I think he is too. That glint in the eye when he’s checking out the walking stick with the super secret knife compartment...) and it’s come full circle. WOW! Can our review be super short? It’s like I don’t want to give anything away. I want people to read this last part. And yes, there is The Famed Piano Scene. Hepplewhatsit gets what he deserves and more; quite a poetic justice. I had so many favorite quotes, I pretty much highlighted the whole thing. Haha.
Jamie: This is what we have been waiting for. But its also sad because we’ve come to love Gideon and Perry and their story which is now over. But let’s talk about Perry and his instrument. Our lusty rake is very adept at using his skills in places one wouldn’t think. A train... a piano... on horseback. There is a lot to talk about but then we would give it all away and there is no fun in that.
Kati: So I suppose we could talk about the illustrations. Um, gah! Those were pretty sexy.
Jamie: Pretty sexy? There was drool on my keyboard. And I was having some hot flashes and getting all flustered.
Kati: So true. The first sexy illustration I got to I squeaked and got a look of disapproval. Oopsie! Got any favorite quotes? I might just have to post a picture of my highlights. That’s how ridiculously highlighter happy I got. I’d give this last part a 6 of 5 hearts if we could but since our rating is only 5 of 5, we’ll give it that. Which makes the full serial (since we review each and every one) 30 of 30 hearts. Eesh!
Jamie: Now, not to get ahead of ourselves there are two very good looking and eligible bachelors still unattached. Calder and (my new crush) Warrick. I sure hope we get some more of them. Do you hear that Ms. LeBlanc?
Kati:I second that!
OUR FAVORITE QUOTES:
Jamie:
Kati:
OVERALL: Jenn LeBlanc has given us love, laughter, naughtiness and sexiness along with gorgeous jaw dropping, eye popping, gasp worthy illustrations that sent our pulses pounding and our hearts racing. She kept us glued to our inboxes hoping and praying that we'd find the next installment waiting to be read and ogled. She's shared memorable characters as well as quotable quotes which we sometimes just let slip in our everyday lives. The journey comes to a close with the final installment of the remastered, revamped The Rake and the Recluse. Part Six was everything we wanted it to be and more. Miz LeBlanc, Perry was worth waiting for. But now, we want Calder and Warrick. Stat!
***review copy provided by author***
Kati: So it has finally come to an end and I don’t even know where to begin to share my feelings about this last installment. All I can say is it’s sexy, heartbreaking, gasp worthy, helloooo boy cousins (You swear that he’s a secret agent man, and after looking at it five ways to Sunday, I think he is too. That glint in the eye when he’s checking out the walking stick with the super secret knife compartment...) and it’s come full circle. WOW! Can our review be super short? It’s like I don’t want to give anything away. I want people to read this last part. And yes, there is The Famed Piano Scene. Hepplewhatsit gets what he deserves and more; quite a poetic justice. I had so many favorite quotes, I pretty much highlighted the whole thing. Haha.
Jamie: This is what we have been waiting for. But its also sad because we’ve come to love Gideon and Perry and their story which is now over. But let’s talk about Perry and his instrument. Our lusty rake is very adept at using his skills in places one wouldn’t think. A train... a piano... on horseback. There is a lot to talk about but then we would give it all away and there is no fun in that.
Kati: So I suppose we could talk about the illustrations. Um, gah! Those were pretty sexy.
Jamie: Pretty sexy? There was drool on my keyboard. And I was having some hot flashes and getting all flustered.
Kati: So true. The first sexy illustration I got to I squeaked and got a look of disapproval. Oopsie! Got any favorite quotes? I might just have to post a picture of my highlights. That’s how ridiculously highlighter happy I got. I’d give this last part a 6 of 5 hearts if we could but since our rating is only 5 of 5, we’ll give it that. Which makes the full serial (since we review each and every one) 30 of 30 hearts. Eesh!
Jamie: Now, not to get ahead of ourselves there are two very good looking and eligible bachelors still unattached. Calder and (my new crush) Warrick. I sure hope we get some more of them. Do you hear that Ms. LeBlanc?
Kati:I second that!
OUR FAVORITE QUOTES:
Jamie:
"You've changed me just as much as you say I've changed you. I was lost, and you found me. I ran from my brother's house, yet now I understand that all the reasons I left were wrong. I understand how he felt, I understand why he could do the things he did."
He stood, his voice rising with each word. " I relinquish my station. I'll disappear, with you, because I now understand. I understand how he could shun convention and propriety and nearly give up everything he is--no--everything he was meant to be. For her, Lilly, all for her."
Kati:
"It wasn't your fault. I should never have set you on my instrument," he said with a sly grin.
She wiggled her hips. "Your instrument seems to have survived." She leaned over his chest on her crossed hands.
He pressed into her. "I leave you with no doubt as to the condition of said instrument."
OVERALL: Jenn LeBlanc has given us love, laughter, naughtiness and sexiness along with gorgeous jaw dropping, eye popping, gasp worthy illustrations that sent our pulses pounding and our hearts racing. She kept us glued to our inboxes hoping and praying that we'd find the next installment waiting to be read and ogled. She's shared memorable characters as well as quotable quotes which we sometimes just let slip in our everyday lives. The journey comes to a close with the final installment of the remastered, revamped The Rake and the Recluse. Part Six was everything we wanted it to be and more. Miz LeBlanc, Perry was worth waiting for. But now, we want Calder and Warrick. Stat!
***review copy provided by author***
March 14, 2012
Originally reviewed at AsianCocoa's Secret Garden
**This serial novel needs to read in order. This review may contain spoilers.**
Retribution is the final book in this unique serial novel. Perry and Lilly continue to fall in love with one another but the class difference may make it difficult for the two to find happiness. Perry continues to give fantastic instructions on love making and is also teaching Lilly how to read and write. But the evil antagonist, Hepplewort has come back to London to find a wife and Perry and his cousins will not stop until they thwart his plans. Soon the vengeful and hard headed, Hepplewort decides to steal Lilly away from Perry. Will Lilly be able to rise above the fear of her rapist? Will Hepplewort finally get what he deserves? Retribution is full of tension and you will have to read this incredible last part to find out. The ending was spectacular and I loved how Jenn LeBlanc brought the story around full circle.
Final Thoughts -
I didn’t know what I was getting into when I agreed to read and review this illustrated, six part serial novel. The last book I read that had pictures in it was Last Tango in Paris. It had pictures of scenes from the movie. That was a very erotic read and the pictures definitely brought the book to life. With this novel though, the pictures were very tastefully done and added to the experience of reading this love story. It took me awhile to get used to the photos but I thought it was a lovely addition and I hope that Jenn LeBlanc continues with this theme. The writing was well done and the story was captivating. As I said in my review of Freedom, the pictures made it feel like I was watching/reading a television drama series. I do think that it would be worthwhile to place all six parts into one single book. The Rake and The Recluse was an enchanting time travel story with a very unique story telling approach. I am rating the complete serial novel 4 stars.
**This serial novel needs to read in order. This review may contain spoilers.**
Retribution is the final book in this unique serial novel. Perry and Lilly continue to fall in love with one another but the class difference may make it difficult for the two to find happiness. Perry continues to give fantastic instructions on love making and is also teaching Lilly how to read and write. But the evil antagonist, Hepplewort has come back to London to find a wife and Perry and his cousins will not stop until they thwart his plans. Soon the vengeful and hard headed, Hepplewort decides to steal Lilly away from Perry. Will Lilly be able to rise above the fear of her rapist? Will Hepplewort finally get what he deserves? Retribution is full of tension and you will have to read this incredible last part to find out. The ending was spectacular and I loved how Jenn LeBlanc brought the story around full circle.
Final Thoughts -
I didn’t know what I was getting into when I agreed to read and review this illustrated, six part serial novel. The last book I read that had pictures in it was Last Tango in Paris. It had pictures of scenes from the movie. That was a very erotic read and the pictures definitely brought the book to life. With this novel though, the pictures were very tastefully done and added to the experience of reading this love story. It took me awhile to get used to the photos but I thought it was a lovely addition and I hope that Jenn LeBlanc continues with this theme. The writing was well done and the story was captivating. As I said in my review of Freedom, the pictures made it feel like I was watching/reading a television drama series. I do think that it would be worthwhile to place all six parts into one single book. The Rake and The Recluse was an enchanting time travel story with a very unique story telling approach. I am rating the complete serial novel 4 stars.
June 24, 2012
Good ending to Perry and Lilly's story. Intense. Interesting epilogue also. I'd like to see more books in the series.
July 15, 2012
Great ending to a FANTASTIC series. I am so sad that there is no more for me to read. I just loved these!
July 17, 2017
4.5 for the whole book. Quite a great ending to this book. I very much enjoyed this read.
As for Part 6, I enjoyed Perry with his love interest. I think the author did a really good job with her backstory and their growing relationship. I also really enjoyed what happened with Hepplewort, the awful awful man.
As for Part 6, I enjoyed Perry with his love interest. I think the author did a really good job with her backstory and their growing relationship. I also really enjoyed what happened with Hepplewort, the awful awful man.
June 26, 2013
I w write my review on the Redux Version
July 17, 2013
I truly enjoyed this series. Fast moving, historical romance, and a bit of "thriller" mixed in.
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