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Unwelcome Invader
"I'm not a poor little thing! I'm tough and unscrupulous and you'd better not forget it!"
But beneath her show of bravado, Jane West had to face the Marc Le Rossignol had her exactly where he wanted her!
The arrogant Frenchman all but owned her precious business and, he assured her, it was only a matter of time before he owned her, too! And, though Jane was determined to fight, Marc was playing a lethal game with her that he seldom lost--seduction!
But beneath her show of bravado, Jane West had to face the Marc Le Rossignol had her exactly where he wanted her!
The arrogant Frenchman all but owned her precious business and, he assured her, it was only a matter of time before he owned her, too! And, though Jane was determined to fight, Marc was playing a lethal game with her that he seldom lost--seduction!
- GenresEnemies To Lovers
Hardcover
First published January 1, 2011
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Angela Devine
55 books6 followersAngela Devine grew up in Tasmania, surrounded by forests, mountains and wild seas- it's no wonder she's not a fan of big cities. Before taking up writing, she worked as a teacher, librarian and university lecturer, As a young mother and PhD. student, she read romance fiction for enjoyment and later decided it would be even more fun to write. Angela is married with four children, loves chocolate and Twinings tea and hates to iron. Her current hobbies include gardening, bushwalking, traveling and listening to classical music.
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December 19, 2020
The unwelcome invader is the French winemaker hero who has leased (with the option to buy) the heroine’s vineyard in Tasmania. The story opens with the heroine returning from a six month study in France when she discovers her father has sold her out and that she is now a guest in her own home.
Heroine is rightly outraged, but then spoils it by being outraged about everything. Yes, this is one of *those* heroines – short-tempered, juvenile and quick to jump to conclusions.
Hero is a perfect match for her since he is cagey about his feelings and plans all under the guise of “sophisticated” cynicism.
There is an OW (of course!) who jets in from France to claim her man in front of the heroine (and do a spot of accounting). Once she spreads her poison, she jets back to France so that the H/h can have a travelogue of Tasmania after a successful harvest.
The hero eventually coaxes the virgin heroine into bed, but warns her off of thoughts of marriage. Heroine pretends she doesn’t care and accepts his invitation to meet his family in France.
In France the hero shocks his parents by announcing they are sleeping together. Heroine is mortified, but manages to enjoy the travelogue of Bordeaux. The H/h fight and heroine moves out of the tower room she shared with hero.
OW shows up and convinces the heroine that she is now sleeping with the hero in the tower room and that heroine should leave immediately.
Heroine believes her and manages to cause one more misunderstanding at the train station. She tells hero that she only slept with him to get her vineyard back.
Hero believes her, but delivers the deed to the vineyard in person a month later. (The carbon footprint of these characters is enormous)
H/h finally confess their feelings for an HEA where they will live in France and fill the chateau with children.
This was disappointing because the H/h both lied and carried on the misunderstandings for far too long. No one got a comeuppance – not dear old dad who took the heroine’s money and skipped town nor the OW.
Heroine is rightly outraged, but then spoils it by being outraged about everything. Yes, this is one of *those* heroines – short-tempered, juvenile and quick to jump to conclusions.
Hero is a perfect match for her since he is cagey about his feelings and plans all under the guise of “sophisticated” cynicism.
There is an OW (of course!) who jets in from France to claim her man in front of the heroine (and do a spot of accounting). Once she spreads her poison, she jets back to France so that the H/h can have a travelogue of Tasmania after a successful harvest.
The hero eventually coaxes the virgin heroine into bed, but warns her off of thoughts of marriage. Heroine pretends she doesn’t care and accepts his invitation to meet his family in France.
In France the hero shocks his parents by announcing they are sleeping together. Heroine is mortified, but manages to enjoy the travelogue of Bordeaux. The H/h fight and heroine moves out of the tower room she shared with hero.
OW shows up and convinces the heroine that she is now sleeping with the hero in the tower room and that heroine should leave immediately.
Heroine believes her and manages to cause one more misunderstanding at the train station. She tells hero that she only slept with him to get her vineyard back.
Hero believes her, but delivers the deed to the vineyard in person a month later. (The carbon footprint of these characters is enormous)
H/h finally confess their feelings for an HEA where they will live in France and fill the chateau with children.
This was disappointing because the H/h both lied and carried on the misunderstandings for far too long. No one got a comeuppance – not dear old dad who took the heroine’s money and skipped town nor the OW.
May 12, 2014
I used to enjoy this type of books :/
December 29, 2018
Overall meh
His explanation at the end was supposed to make everything good. For me it didn't. Most of the book was ok.
His explanation at the end was supposed to make everything good. For me it didn't. Most of the book was ok.
September 12, 2019
Sweet romance!
This story has a timeless quality. The characters and storyline are well presented to draw the reader in and find the romance inspiring.
This story has a timeless quality. The characters and storyline are well presented to draw the reader in and find the romance inspiring.
hq-to-read
May 28, 2020I'm not a poor little thing! I'm tough and unscrupulous and you'd better not forget it!"
But beneath her show of bravado, Jane West had to face the truth: Marc Le Rossignol had her exactly where he wanted her!
The arrogant Frenchman all but owned her precious business and, he assured her, it was only a matter of time before he owned her, too! And, though Jane was determined to fight, Marc was playing a lethal game with her that he seldom lost�seduction!
But beneath her show of bravado, Jane West had to face the truth: Marc Le Rossignol had her exactly where he wanted her!
The arrogant Frenchman all but owned her precious business and, he assured her, it was only a matter of time before he owned her, too! And, though Jane was determined to fight, Marc was playing a lethal game with her that he seldom lost�seduction!
March 14, 2018
De mis favoritas 💖
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