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The Scoundrel's Secret Siren
He could deny the truth no longer: the most valuable thing he’d ever won in a game of chance was the heart of Miss Lorelei Lindon. Was love not the greatest gamble of all?
When bored Miss Lorelei Lindon sneaks out in the middle of the night in search of ghosts, she finds rather more than she bargained for in the enigmatic Lord Winbourne. And when he does a dastardly thing and steals her treasured necklace as a memento of their midnight encounter, she must find a way to retrieve it without causing a scandal.
Lord Winbourne is certainly a mystery and he seems determined to make her whole world unravel. How can one man burn with such passion one moment, and assume such a frosty façade the next?
Will Lorelei be able to retrieve her trinket without losing her heart and her virtue to the irresistible rake? Is she a complete wanton or is the passion between them so wrong that it must be right? And will he acknowledge the true depth of his own passion before it is too late?
Throw in a few well-meaning relatives, a niece stubbornly caught up in her own romantic dilemmas and duel to the death, and Lorelei’s life will surely never be boring again…
When bored Miss Lorelei Lindon sneaks out in the middle of the night in search of ghosts, she finds rather more than she bargained for in the enigmatic Lord Winbourne. And when he does a dastardly thing and steals her treasured necklace as a memento of their midnight encounter, she must find a way to retrieve it without causing a scandal.
Lord Winbourne is certainly a mystery and he seems determined to make her whole world unravel. How can one man burn with such passion one moment, and assume such a frosty façade the next?
Will Lorelei be able to retrieve her trinket without losing her heart and her virtue to the irresistible rake? Is she a complete wanton or is the passion between them so wrong that it must be right? And will he acknowledge the true depth of his own passion before it is too late?
Throw in a few well-meaning relatives, a niece stubbornly caught up in her own romantic dilemmas and duel to the death, and Lorelei’s life will surely never be boring again…
225 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2013
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Daphne du Bois
11 books22 followersDaphne has always had a passion for literature and history and one day it occurred to her: what better way to use her English Literature degree than to write the kinds of stories she loves to read? She hasn’t looked back since.
Daphne also writes lyrical fantasy under the pen name Emily de Courcy, and who knows where she'll branch out next!
Daphne has stacks of notebooks full of stories that still need to be written, which she insists on bringing with her when she moves around the world (she’s done this a lot!). She likes her books full of romance, magic, adventure, witty repartee and a dash of silly humour. When Daphne isn’t writing, she can be found painting, picnicking, reading and listening to all sorts of exciting music.
Daphne also writes lyrical fantasy under the pen name Emily de Courcy, and who knows where she'll branch out next!
Daphne has stacks of notebooks full of stories that still need to be written, which she insists on bringing with her when she moves around the world (she’s done this a lot!). She likes her books full of romance, magic, adventure, witty repartee and a dash of silly humour. When Daphne isn’t writing, she can be found painting, picnicking, reading and listening to all sorts of exciting music.
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October 1, 2013
This is a charming Regency romance written in the style of traditional regency romance – but not without sexual tensions between the lead characters.
The heroine is Miss Lorelei Lindon, a young lady of modest means who is tired of living in the country and yearns to experience the bustling town life. She lives vicariously through the novels she reads, adventurous tales of highwaymen and pirates that take her away from her dreary life. When her maid tells her of a legend of a ghost lady known to haunt a particular road at night, she decides to indulge in her first and last adventure – by ghost hunting – before entering the marriage mart in London as a debutante. Lorelei’s adventure turned out more than she expected when instead of a ghost, she encountered an earl who took not only her first kiss, but also her mother’s pendant.
Alastair Tilbury, Earl of Winbourne, did not expect a masked young lady coming to his rescue when his carriage overturned on a dark road, nor her laughing eyes and teasing smiles. The jaded earl was intrigued by his “siren,” and managed to take a memento from her before she rode off after assisting him. When the Season began, he once again donned a cynical mask of disdain as more debutantes are paraded around him, until he recognized Lorelei as his midnight siren, who refused to acknowledge their prior meeting…and then, the game was on.
Although this story employs numerous tropes familiar in historical romance, such as the cynical lord who was crossed in love; the innocent love-seeking heroine who is no match for the hero’s games; the hero and heroine are drawn to each other despite themselves, etc., the author nonetheless crafted an entertaining story that is both original yet familiar. While Griff’s cynical demeanor shattered Lorelei’s fantasies of him as her dream-hero, Lorelei did not give up trying to understand him, and eventually came to realize that his coldness was a mask of self-protection against love and genuine affection. In that, I greatly enjoyed seeing Lorelei grow into a mature woman mentally and how her love for Griff transformed the reticent earl into admitting to his own love. But precisely as the book was more heroine-focused, Griff was more like a stock character – albeit interesting enough in his own way – in his act of swearing against love after one heartbreak, a matter of some ambiguity as neither his backstory was explained in depth, nor his past character given enough lightness of character to effect such a drastic change in demeanor after one event. It was not as if the past Griff was a youth who believed deeply in love to begin with, so it seemed odd that the current he would be so against it.
Aside from this issue, his interaction with Lorelei was highly amusing and while he may not have deserved her love for the greater part of the book, in the end their love by itself was a great enjoyment to read. I am extremely grateful for the author seeking me out for this book, as it was a wonderful read, and I will surely anticipate her future works.
*Review copy provided by the author for an honest review
The heroine is Miss Lorelei Lindon, a young lady of modest means who is tired of living in the country and yearns to experience the bustling town life. She lives vicariously through the novels she reads, adventurous tales of highwaymen and pirates that take her away from her dreary life. When her maid tells her of a legend of a ghost lady known to haunt a particular road at night, she decides to indulge in her first and last adventure – by ghost hunting – before entering the marriage mart in London as a debutante. Lorelei’s adventure turned out more than she expected when instead of a ghost, she encountered an earl who took not only her first kiss, but also her mother’s pendant.
Alastair Tilbury, Earl of Winbourne, did not expect a masked young lady coming to his rescue when his carriage overturned on a dark road, nor her laughing eyes and teasing smiles. The jaded earl was intrigued by his “siren,” and managed to take a memento from her before she rode off after assisting him. When the Season began, he once again donned a cynical mask of disdain as more debutantes are paraded around him, until he recognized Lorelei as his midnight siren, who refused to acknowledge their prior meeting…and then, the game was on.
Although this story employs numerous tropes familiar in historical romance, such as the cynical lord who was crossed in love; the innocent love-seeking heroine who is no match for the hero’s games; the hero and heroine are drawn to each other despite themselves, etc., the author nonetheless crafted an entertaining story that is both original yet familiar. While Griff’s cynical demeanor shattered Lorelei’s fantasies of him as her dream-hero, Lorelei did not give up trying to understand him, and eventually came to realize that his coldness was a mask of self-protection against love and genuine affection. In that, I greatly enjoyed seeing Lorelei grow into a mature woman mentally and how her love for Griff transformed the reticent earl into admitting to his own love. But precisely as the book was more heroine-focused, Griff was more like a stock character – albeit interesting enough in his own way – in his act of swearing against love after one heartbreak, a matter of some ambiguity as neither his backstory was explained in depth, nor his past character given enough lightness of character to effect such a drastic change in demeanor after one event. It was not as if the past Griff was a youth who believed deeply in love to begin with, so it seemed odd that the current he would be so against it.
Aside from this issue, his interaction with Lorelei was highly amusing and while he may not have deserved her love for the greater part of the book, in the end their love by itself was a great enjoyment to read. I am extremely grateful for the author seeking me out for this book, as it was a wonderful read, and I will surely anticipate her future works.
*Review copy provided by the author for an honest review
November 19, 2013
Lorelei Lindon escapes her hum drum life by reading books about ghosts and feisty heroines whom she wishes to emulate. When her maid tells her there is a real ghost in little Paddlington Village, Lorelei sneaks away late at night in hopes of spotting this infamous ghost. What she wasn't expecting was to meet the 6th Earl of Winbourne on her ghost adventure... whom not only stole her pendant, but her heart.
This was the first Regency romance, (a sub-genre of romance set during the period of the British Regency, early 19th century), I've read and I really enjoyed it! The characters are proper, and eloquent which I found refreshing. I enjoyed the witty repertoire between Lorelei and Lord Winbourne as their love built slowly but surely.
Those who enjoy Regency romances will no doubt enjoy The Scoundrel's Secret Siren by Daphne du Bois. I give it 4 stars!
***I received an E-copy of this book for a fair and honest review.
This was the first Regency romance, (a sub-genre of romance set during the period of the British Regency, early 19th century), I've read and I really enjoyed it! The characters are proper, and eloquent which I found refreshing. I enjoyed the witty repertoire between Lorelei and Lord Winbourne as their love built slowly but surely.
Those who enjoy Regency romances will no doubt enjoy The Scoundrel's Secret Siren by Daphne du Bois. I give it 4 stars!
***I received an E-copy of this book for a fair and honest review.
March 16, 2020
Despite the enjoyable writing, I loathe this trope in whatever form it comes: the "I can't help but be attracted to the big fat jerk since he's so hot" one. I'm sorry. And despite his BFJness, the h This is definitely a me, not you thing.
Readers who enjoy historical romance might enjoy this one a lot. I definitely appreciated content that was clean for the most part and lack of OP drama. We don't run into the H's ex-paramours or whatevers at all, and that was very considerate of the author considering how "vast" his experience with women was. At least the h made him feel things that he'd never felt before, even in the bedroom. Lucky her. 🙄
Readers who enjoy historical romance might enjoy this one a lot. I definitely appreciated content that was clean for the most part and lack of OP drama. We don't run into the H's ex-paramours or whatevers at all, and that was very considerate of the author considering how "vast" his experience with women was. At least the h made him feel things that he'd never felt before, even in the bedroom. Lucky her. 🙄
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 26, 2013
I stared at the star's for a few minutes before I decided to three star this book.
This book was about an adventurous young woman who falls in love at first site after sneaking out of her house in the dead of night (a truly shocking thing according to the ton). The rest of the book is about them figuring that out for themselves.
So, lets start with the cover.
I know it is art. I KNOW beauty is in the eye of the beholder...but my first thought when I saw that cover was that it is UGLY! As in, ugly. Seriously. That chick on the cover looks like a dude in drag. I do not know that a cover has ever jumped out and smacked me in the face like that. This is my 132nd or so review on GR and that cover...Just say no.
Okay, now that that is out of my system. My other big issue was editing. There were too many mistakes for it to have been professionally edited.
I did three star this book so obviously I found something to like.
I like mischievous heroine's who toe the line. They make me smile. And Lorelei was definitely that. She was outspoken in a time when women were demur.
The story line was good...mostly. The beginning was painful but around 10% into the book it picked up.
The Earl (the "hero") of the book was outright an asshole. Once in a great while you would get a peek into who he really was but I couldn't help but wonder what was supposed to be so great about him. He was sardonic and a "commanding" figure, so I mostly forgave the author for this guy.
You have to really like regency romances to get into this one. I like all romances so that works for me. But, if you aren't into regency, this may not be for you.
I got this book for free in exchange for my honest review...and now I feel like I need to apologize to the author for being so harsh...For a second novel, it is a good book...I just think it needed more time to be smoothed out before it was published.
But hey, some people like books that are rough around the edges. I enjoyed it.
This book was about an adventurous young woman who falls in love at first site after sneaking out of her house in the dead of night (a truly shocking thing according to the ton). The rest of the book is about them figuring that out for themselves.
So, lets start with the cover.
I know it is art. I KNOW beauty is in the eye of the beholder...but my first thought when I saw that cover was that it is UGLY! As in, ugly. Seriously. That chick on the cover looks like a dude in drag. I do not know that a cover has ever jumped out and smacked me in the face like that. This is my 132nd or so review on GR and that cover...Just say no.
Okay, now that that is out of my system. My other big issue was editing. There were too many mistakes for it to have been professionally edited.
I did three star this book so obviously I found something to like.
I like mischievous heroine's who toe the line. They make me smile. And Lorelei was definitely that. She was outspoken in a time when women were demur.
The story line was good...mostly. The beginning was painful but around 10% into the book it picked up.
The Earl (the "hero") of the book was outright an asshole. Once in a great while you would get a peek into who he really was but I couldn't help but wonder what was supposed to be so great about him. He was sardonic and a "commanding" figure, so I mostly forgave the author for this guy.
You have to really like regency romances to get into this one. I like all romances so that works for me. But, if you aren't into regency, this may not be for you.
I got this book for free in exchange for my honest review...and now I feel like I need to apologize to the author for being so harsh...For a second novel, it is a good book...I just think it needed more time to be smoothed out before it was published.
But hey, some people like books that are rough around the edges. I enjoyed it.
September 29, 2014
The Scoundrels Secret Siren by Daphne du Bois is a 2013 Daphne du Bois publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This delightful and charming regency period romance tells the story of Lorelei, an adventurous soul nearly bored to death staying in the country while her father is away. Hearing a tragic tale of lost love with resulted in several ghost sightings, Lorelei decides to sneak out in hopes of catching sight of the fabled apparition. Well, instead she encounters Lord Winbourne and the two have a brief encounter in which each was unable to really see the other due to the dark night and Lorelei wearing a veil. When Lorelei realizes she no longer has her pendant she knows Lord Winbourne must have taken it. In the light of day, meeting in some of the same social circles, Lord Winbourne is very different. He is cold, calculating and appears to have the worst possible reputation as a scoundrel. Despite that, Lorelei is determined to get back her moonstone pendant and finds herself learning more about Winbourne as a result. Is there more to the notorious ladies man than meets the eye or he is man Lorelei should avoid at all cost?
This is truly a traditional regency romance in the Jane Austen style of story telling. This book is well written and the dialogue is super. I just loved the banter between Winbourne and Lorelei. It snaps, crackles and pops. The story is light with no real heavy angst or drama plus there is an intertwining storyline that serves as a tiny secondary romance. It's just a sweet love story with a very slight hint of sensuality. I have no complaints with this one. 5 stars.
This delightful and charming regency period romance tells the story of Lorelei, an adventurous soul nearly bored to death staying in the country while her father is away. Hearing a tragic tale of lost love with resulted in several ghost sightings, Lorelei decides to sneak out in hopes of catching sight of the fabled apparition. Well, instead she encounters Lord Winbourne and the two have a brief encounter in which each was unable to really see the other due to the dark night and Lorelei wearing a veil. When Lorelei realizes she no longer has her pendant she knows Lord Winbourne must have taken it. In the light of day, meeting in some of the same social circles, Lord Winbourne is very different. He is cold, calculating and appears to have the worst possible reputation as a scoundrel. Despite that, Lorelei is determined to get back her moonstone pendant and finds herself learning more about Winbourne as a result. Is there more to the notorious ladies man than meets the eye or he is man Lorelei should avoid at all cost?
This is truly a traditional regency romance in the Jane Austen style of story telling. This book is well written and the dialogue is super. I just loved the banter between Winbourne and Lorelei. It snaps, crackles and pops. The story is light with no real heavy angst or drama plus there is an intertwining storyline that serves as a tiny secondary romance. It's just a sweet love story with a very slight hint of sensuality. I have no complaints with this one. 5 stars.
January 7, 2014
this was a book I got free from one of the free kindle books sites. I loved the characters and the plot was a change from the majority of today's regencies.
March 25, 2014
It has been some time since I have read such a fun and sweet story. The author writes to spark our imagination and lead us through a fantasy. Even in this era (21st century), don't we dream of doing something out of the norm, something unacceptable, but fun? Further, having our fantasy of an illicit encounter with a roue'. An Earl that is tall, has broad shoulders and chest (mandatory), the smile that admits him in and out of trouble-not to mention the lips, and a deep, resonate voice. He absconds first with her lips, her virtue and her heart...take me away!
So it goes for Lorlei Lindon, who meets said Earl on the Paddington Road...in the middle of the night...when she is ghost hunting. His carriage is disabled so he climbs up behind her to be rescued. Even her horse, Tulip, doesn't mind. As a thank you, he gives her a first memorable kiss under the veil that hides her face, and he snatches her deceased mother's locket.
Later, in town for her presentation and first season, at a garden party given by her new friend Julia who introduces her to her uncle-she recognizes the name-Alasdair Tilbury, sixth Earl of Winbourne. And he recognizes her golden locks.
Much as she tries, she cannot stay away from him-that voice, those arms, those lips. And, try as he might (tongue in cheek), he cannot stay away from her. He cannot deny she is chipping away at his cold rake's heart. This ducking and dodging leads to some unexpected, humorous and enticing scenarios including her showing up to act at his inconspicuous 'second' in a duel in which he spots her, thus leading him getting injured, and she risks her reputation to take him to an inn to tend to his wound for a week.
There is dancing, walks/rides in Hyde Park, horseback riding instructions at a country estate with the earl in tow, that all ends in chaos and Lorlei lost in Alastair's eyes...and his lips...on hers.
So it goes for Lorlei Lindon, who meets said Earl on the Paddington Road...in the middle of the night...when she is ghost hunting. His carriage is disabled so he climbs up behind her to be rescued. Even her horse, Tulip, doesn't mind. As a thank you, he gives her a first memorable kiss under the veil that hides her face, and he snatches her deceased mother's locket.
Later, in town for her presentation and first season, at a garden party given by her new friend Julia who introduces her to her uncle-she recognizes the name-Alasdair Tilbury, sixth Earl of Winbourne. And he recognizes her golden locks.
Much as she tries, she cannot stay away from him-that voice, those arms, those lips. And, try as he might (tongue in cheek), he cannot stay away from her. He cannot deny she is chipping away at his cold rake's heart. This ducking and dodging leads to some unexpected, humorous and enticing scenarios including her showing up to act at his inconspicuous 'second' in a duel in which he spots her, thus leading him getting injured, and she risks her reputation to take him to an inn to tend to his wound for a week.
There is dancing, walks/rides in Hyde Park, horseback riding instructions at a country estate with the earl in tow, that all ends in chaos and Lorlei lost in Alastair's eyes...and his lips...on hers.
April 12, 2014
3.5 stars
I have been dipping my toes back into the lovely world that is Historical (Regency) Romance lately and have had a few pleasant surprises! The Scoundrel's Secret Siren by Daphne du Bois started with such an interesting "meet up" between Lorelei and Lord Winbourne that it was hard to put down since I was wildly curious what would happen next. The sense of adventure, intrigued and throwing caution to the wind really kicked this story off right!
Daphne du Bois does a great job with her characters, they were interesting, a bit outside the norm and engaging. At times I got bogged down with the vocabulary (I will admit to having to use my dictionary function on my Kindle several times reading this book) but once I pushed on I was able to sit back and enjoy the story.
Lord Winbourne and Lorelei were an interesting and frustrating pair! The indignation they ignited in each other and their witty banter were a joy to read. I will admit to wanting to see more sparks between them and wishing for more heat (but you all know my tastes when it comes to heat levels and that would be ruin for a lady of the ton) but in the end how everything played out was very satisfying. I will be curious to see if Daphne du Bois turns this into a series, which would be a great since there were so many characters that sparked my interest outside of Lord Winbourne and Lorelei.
If you are a regency fan, The Scoundrel's Secret Siren and Daphne du Bois are a great pair to add to your reading list! I will definitely be keeping my eye out for future books coming from this author.
I have been dipping my toes back into the lovely world that is Historical (Regency) Romance lately and have had a few pleasant surprises! The Scoundrel's Secret Siren by Daphne du Bois started with such an interesting "meet up" between Lorelei and Lord Winbourne that it was hard to put down since I was wildly curious what would happen next. The sense of adventure, intrigued and throwing caution to the wind really kicked this story off right!
Daphne du Bois does a great job with her characters, they were interesting, a bit outside the norm and engaging. At times I got bogged down with the vocabulary (I will admit to having to use my dictionary function on my Kindle several times reading this book) but once I pushed on I was able to sit back and enjoy the story.
Lord Winbourne and Lorelei were an interesting and frustrating pair! The indignation they ignited in each other and their witty banter were a joy to read. I will admit to wanting to see more sparks between them and wishing for more heat (but you all know my tastes when it comes to heat levels and that would be ruin for a lady of the ton) but in the end how everything played out was very satisfying. I will be curious to see if Daphne du Bois turns this into a series, which would be a great since there were so many characters that sparked my interest outside of Lord Winbourne and Lorelei.
If you are a regency fan, The Scoundrel's Secret Siren and Daphne du Bois are a great pair to add to your reading list! I will definitely be keeping my eye out for future books coming from this author.
October 21, 2015
I loved ‘His Wayward Duchess’ in The Lady Adventuress series, and now with time to explore more of Daphne du Bois’ offerings I went with 'The Rogue’s Secret Siren'. A fun a lightly toned book, I hammered through it. Our heroine Lorelei is witty and bold, and always eager for adventure. Deciding to scandalously head off on her own to hunt ghosts one night in the country she comes across the dastardly lord of this book, Alastair, Earl of Winbourne. From that moment on there is no escaping the man, and their unconventional romance dips tantalisingly through all the things that incite gossip in the Regency period.
It was fun to return to the adventuring and delightful silliness of the author’s characters, lined with passion and sheer romance of the period. I really loved Holly's journey in HWD, but I felt Lorelei with her bluntness and wry humour is way closer to how I imagine I’d be in that era (and indeed today!), and so far is a firm favourite. You gotta stick to your own.
Though this volume is in need of a final polish in some areas, the author’s love of the era still shines through, vibrant and eloquent, and the flawless shift through stubbornness, romance, heated passion and downright fun makes for a pleasurable romp in Regency society that hits all the right spots – make of that what you will.
I look forward to following Lorelei’s sister, Constance, in the next in the series and I'm enjoying delving into Ms. du Bois' tales of the era!
It was fun to return to the adventuring and delightful silliness of the author’s characters, lined with passion and sheer romance of the period. I really loved Holly's journey in HWD, but I felt Lorelei with her bluntness and wry humour is way closer to how I imagine I’d be in that era (and indeed today!), and so far is a firm favourite. You gotta stick to your own.
Though this volume is in need of a final polish in some areas, the author’s love of the era still shines through, vibrant and eloquent, and the flawless shift through stubbornness, romance, heated passion and downright fun makes for a pleasurable romp in Regency society that hits all the right spots – make of that what you will.
I look forward to following Lorelei’s sister, Constance, in the next in the series and I'm enjoying delving into Ms. du Bois' tales of the era!
September 30, 2013
Lorelei reads to cure her boredom, and her favorite types of books are ghost stories. So when she hears about a real-life-ghost who is haunting her neighborhood (the soul of a tragic young woman who is still searching for her lover), Lorelei sneaks out at night to see the ghost. Instead she meets the handsome and compelling Lord Winbourne, and because Lorelei is wearing a veil, she feels bold enough to flirt with him. She even accepts his advances and feels her first taste of passion.
And that’s only the beginning of the story! Lord Winbourne is a resourceful guy, and they meet again, but it’s always under the constraints of society and with Lorelei’s suspicions mixed. The result is a little Pride and Prejudice, and a lot of fun. My personal favorite was the waltz scene… I don’t want to give a lot away, but read the book, and you’ll understand why I liked it so much.
And the ending is good too. Again, I’m staying away from spoilers here, but know this: this a well written book with just the right amount of character development and chemistry. I didn’t want it to end, and I highly recommend it!
And that’s only the beginning of the story! Lord Winbourne is a resourceful guy, and they meet again, but it’s always under the constraints of society and with Lorelei’s suspicions mixed. The result is a little Pride and Prejudice, and a lot of fun. My personal favorite was the waltz scene… I don’t want to give a lot away, but read the book, and you’ll understand why I liked it so much.
And the ending is good too. Again, I’m staying away from spoilers here, but know this: this a well written book with just the right amount of character development and chemistry. I didn’t want it to end, and I highly recommend it!
September 28, 2013
Lorelei Lindon lived in Ledley Court England with her younger sister Constance. They lost their mother from influenza when Constance was only four years old. Their father John Lindon was away fighting for England and left his daughters at his estate in the care of Constance's governess Miss Fallon.
Little Paddlington was a village with a tale of a lady ghost that was hunting the main road to the village. Lorelei's curiosity made her sneak out in the middle of the night in search of the lady ghost, but instead she encountered the mysterious Lord Winbourne.
I love the way the romance grew between Lord Winbourne and Lorelei. And I loved their dialog through out the story. If you love the 19th century England, this is the book for you. The author did a great job. It is very well written and provides detail that makes the reader eager to turn the page. It makes you feel their emotions and the passion that keeps growing stronger and makes it impossible to deny what they really feel for each other. I loved the book!
Great job Daphne!
Little Paddlington was a village with a tale of a lady ghost that was hunting the main road to the village. Lorelei's curiosity made her sneak out in the middle of the night in search of the lady ghost, but instead she encountered the mysterious Lord Winbourne.
I love the way the romance grew between Lord Winbourne and Lorelei. And I loved their dialog through out the story. If you love the 19th century England, this is the book for you. The author did a great job. It is very well written and provides detail that makes the reader eager to turn the page. It makes you feel their emotions and the passion that keeps growing stronger and makes it impossible to deny what they really feel for each other. I loved the book!
Great job Daphne!
September 29, 2013
Absolutely wonderful!
This book was suggested to me by a friend and I wasn’t really sure about it, since I prefer contemporary novels. But I was glad that I read it. It was good, and I enjoyed it. I liked the characters, the descriptions, the setting and the language idioms. I also liked having the opportunity to see how things used to be and how people felt about love, marriage and various aspects of life back then.
The heroine, Lorelei, was a girl ahead of her time, who wanted a little adventure and excitement in her life. She developed a great interest in a lady ghost who was said to be hunting the main road to the village next to her town. While out in the dark, instead of the ghost, she encounters the very handsome Lord Winbourne. I loved the way they met, and what he did, wanting to make sure that they would meet again.
Passion and desire consumes their everyday lives, throughout the story, and the development of their romance was intriguing and kept me turning pages.
I definitely recommend this book!
This book was suggested to me by a friend and I wasn’t really sure about it, since I prefer contemporary novels. But I was glad that I read it. It was good, and I enjoyed it. I liked the characters, the descriptions, the setting and the language idioms. I also liked having the opportunity to see how things used to be and how people felt about love, marriage and various aspects of life back then.
The heroine, Lorelei, was a girl ahead of her time, who wanted a little adventure and excitement in her life. She developed a great interest in a lady ghost who was said to be hunting the main road to the village next to her town. While out in the dark, instead of the ghost, she encounters the very handsome Lord Winbourne. I loved the way they met, and what he did, wanting to make sure that they would meet again.
Passion and desire consumes their everyday lives, throughout the story, and the development of their romance was intriguing and kept me turning pages.
I definitely recommend this book!
October 8, 2013
I’ve always had a soft spot for romance and mystery men, so it didn’t surprise me that I was hooked the moment I met grumpy Lord Winbourne. He sparked my interest immediately, and I couldn’t wait for Lorelei to see him again.
Lorelei was fun, she likes adventure and I liked her too. Watching their passion ignite just kept me wanting more, and before I knew it I hit the last page.
I would recommend The Scoundrel’s Secret Siren to anyone who enjoys a good romance taken place long ago, with a dark, mysterious man who will steal your heart.
Lorelei was fun, she likes adventure and I liked her too. Watching their passion ignite just kept me wanting more, and before I knew it I hit the last page.
I would recommend The Scoundrel’s Secret Siren to anyone who enjoys a good romance taken place long ago, with a dark, mysterious man who will steal your heart.
October 5, 2025
Very nice Oct 2025
A very good and easy to read story, very detailed and complete, didn't much like the earl he was too full of his own self importance but the storyline was imaginative
A very good and easy to read story, very detailed and complete, didn't much like the earl he was too full of his own self importance but the storyline was imaginative
August 13, 2016
loved it.
August 26, 2016
not a huge fan of this book. it was written very well, but the characters kind of irritated me :(
February 26, 2014
Wonderful fun
Wonderful fun
Enjoyed the book from beginning to end! The storyline was amusing and interesting. This was a true romance written in classy way.
Wonderful fun
Enjoyed the book from beginning to end! The storyline was amusing and interesting. This was a true romance written in classy way.
January 22, 2015
Good story. Plenty of quarrelsome foreplay. An adventurous young lady and a disreputable earl make quite an odd couple. Will check into more of this author's books.
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