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Proper Series #1
Proper Conduct
A proud, proper lady finds herself swept into fiery passion with a half-gypsy in this irresistible romance from an up-and-coming Regency author.
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Published January 1, 2002
About the author
Shannon Donnelly
48 books53 followersShannon Donnelly's writing has won numerous awards, including a RITA nomination for Best Regency, the Grand Prize in the "Minute Maid Sensational Romance Writer" contest, judged by Nora Roberts, RWA's Golden Heart, and others. Her work has repeatedly earned 4½ Star Top Pick reviews from Romantic Times magazine, as well as praise from Booklist and other reviewers, who note: "simply superb"..."wonderfully uplifting"....and "beautifully written."
In addition to her Regency romances, she has had novellas published in several anthologies, has had young adult horror stories published and is the author of several computer games.
In addition to her Regency romances, she has had novellas published in several anthologies, has had young adult horror stories published and is the author of several computer games.
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July 13, 2008
Penelope Harwood is the sensible one in her family. Her father has squandered the family fortune on hare-brained schemes and her mother is too ill and frail to deal with it.
Two men come by with another "investment opportunity" for her father, though this one might not be as it seems.
I found Penelope to be stiff even for a Regency-era character. This didn't grab me as well as most regencies do.
Two men come by with another "investment opportunity" for her father, though this one might not be as it seems.
I found Penelope to be stiff even for a Regency-era character. This didn't grab me as well as most regencies do.
November 13, 2012
Another Regency romp by Shannon Donnelly, part of her "Proper" Trilogy. Very satisfying and entertaining, once you accept the premise of a love story between a Romany Lord and a very "proper" spinster. I've read and enjoyed all three of the books, and am going back to reread the first I encountered, A Proper Mistress. That one is the best of the three and even includes some nice recipes for lagniappe. Great choices for a lazy, cloudy day spent mostly in bed, reading between naps.
January 15, 2009
It was charming, and had several nice touches!
May 19, 2011
This is a sweet romance. Christo & Penelope had a lot to overcome and at times I wondered how they'd get past it. They did with a very satisfying HEA.
P.S.- I loved all the horse stuff.
P.S.- I loved all the horse stuff.
February 2, 2016
Trad regency..A bit boring
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