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The Art of Seduction
USA Today Bestselling author Melanie George displays her flair for vibrant characters and witty dialogue in a sparkling, sensual romance about a duke who finds that the girl he adored is now the woman he desires.
Parris Sutherland cares little for the gossip swirling about her after she is left at the altar. She is far too busy with a new project: masquerading as "Lady Scruples" and exacting justice on philandering men. If only she could resist the desire aroused by her childhood protector, Dominick Carlisle, recently returned home after eight years.
As the new Duke of Wakefield, Dominick has no interest in the aristocratic duties foisted upon him. He'd rather unmask Lady Scruples - especially if it distracts him from his long-suppressed feelings for Parris and the dreams that have haunted him since a sultry night with a mysterious girl so long ago.
But when Dominick discovers that all the women on his mind are one and the same - Parris - he vows to teach her a lesson by seducing her all the way to the altar.
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 2002
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About the author
Melanie George
24 books36 followersBefore she discovered romantic fiction, Melanie George was the CEO of an executive-search consulting firm. Her most important job, however, has always been that of mother, to both a much-adored son and two precious dogs.
When she is not writing, she is trying to restore her hundred-year-old house and has come to the conclusion that paint speckles will more than likely be a permanent part of her person.
When she is not writing, she is trying to restore her hundred-year-old house and has come to the conclusion that paint speckles will more than likely be a permanent part of her person.
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April 11, 2023
Me gustó mucho. Es una lectura muy pasional y emotiva, sobre todo en la última parte en que realmente me sentí en un capítulo de Cumbres Borrascosas. Le quito una estrella porque si hay algo que no soporto es que los principales secretos en este tipo de novelas se desvelen en un pis pas, luego que han atormentado tanto a sus personajes.
June 24, 2009
In a word: horrific.
I have read plenty of wallpaper historicals in my time. It's not something you can avoid in this age dominated by light historicals but there IS a difference between actually TRYING and not having a clue or not even bothering to do any research and just calling it a historical because you have "Duke" in a sentence. This is the latter. I cant believe I was able to finish it but I couldnt look away. It was like a trainwreck. My mind boggles that this book was even published and that the writer is an "USA Today bestselling" author.
I really hate to be this negative but this really was the most clueless historical I have ever read. Worse than any Victoria Alexander novel. Worse than Leslie LaFoy. I have even read Pride & Prejudice fanfic that had more of a clue.
The only reason I didnt give this a 1-star is because the H/H was sorta likable even if their motivations and logic didnt make sense.
I have read plenty of wallpaper historicals in my time. It's not something you can avoid in this age dominated by light historicals but there IS a difference between actually TRYING and not having a clue or not even bothering to do any research and just calling it a historical because you have "Duke" in a sentence. This is the latter. I cant believe I was able to finish it but I couldnt look away. It was like a trainwreck. My mind boggles that this book was even published and that the writer is an "USA Today bestselling" author.
I really hate to be this negative but this really was the most clueless historical I have ever read. Worse than any Victoria Alexander novel. Worse than Leslie LaFoy. I have even read Pride & Prejudice fanfic that had more of a clue.
The only reason I didnt give this a 1-star is because the H/H was sorta likable even if their motivations and logic didnt make sense.
February 4, 2018
A falta de nuevos libros en romance histórico, que es lo que me provoca en este momento, decidí releer algunos que tenían alta puntuación en mi calificación personal pre-Goodreads.
La sorpresa fue encontrar que muchos a los que había puesto cinco estrellas, ahora resulta que merecían menos, siempre en mi opinión, por supuesto. Y eso me ha provocado una etapa de revisionismo y hasta dudas existenciales: cómo pude pensar alguna vez que este libro merecía cinco estrellas!! No lo entiendo. Es una historia repetitiva, absurda por momentos, sin desarrollo y con poca acción: los protagonistas están enamorados, pero dudan hasta el último minuto por razones sin ninguna lógica! Las actitudes infantiles en adultos me sacan de quicio. Y también las autoras que se toman más de 200 páginas en resolver un conflicto que podría haberse solucionado con una sola conversación coherente.
Será que me pareció novedoso porque fue uno de los primeros que leí del género, hace unos 8 o 9 años? La verdad es que no lo sé. Pero ahora estoy decidida a releerlos todos. Revisionismo total!
La sorpresa fue encontrar que muchos a los que había puesto cinco estrellas, ahora resulta que merecían menos, siempre en mi opinión, por supuesto. Y eso me ha provocado una etapa de revisionismo y hasta dudas existenciales: cómo pude pensar alguna vez que este libro merecía cinco estrellas!! No lo entiendo. Es una historia repetitiva, absurda por momentos, sin desarrollo y con poca acción: los protagonistas están enamorados, pero dudan hasta el último minuto por razones sin ninguna lógica! Las actitudes infantiles en adultos me sacan de quicio. Y también las autoras que se toman más de 200 páginas en resolver un conflicto que podría haberse solucionado con una sola conversación coherente.
Será que me pareció novedoso porque fue uno de los primeros que leí del género, hace unos 8 o 9 años? La verdad es que no lo sé. Pero ahora estoy decidida a releerlos todos. Revisionismo total!
October 30, 2017
leído en Abril 2011
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May 4, 2008
Book 4 in Pleasure Series. Great Book.
September 25, 2009
Regency
December 8, 2009
I love the whole 'loved hyou secretly from when we were young' books, be it historical or contemporary
May 11, 2011
me encanto.por toda la inocencia que tenia la historia de a ratos.por todo!
September 10, 2012
Rated 4.5
August 11, 2015
Be. Still. My. Heart.
That is all.
That is all.
August 30, 2024
Keep blaming him when it was her fault for not telling him truth.
September 29, 2017
Una excelente novela. Amé absolutamente todo de ella, muy recomendada.
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