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Perfection
They call him Lord Heartless for good reason. Brandon Pellidore, Marquess of Hartley, knows that a slip of his tongue or the least sign of emotion, and the trustees overseeing his fortune will brand him as mad as his grandmother and father before him. But a runaway beauty with a sparkle in her eye may prove his undoing. Celia Rider is determined to discover why her own fortune has gone missing, and her search leads her to Brandon's door. As secrets and dangers mount, can Celia convince Brandon to remove his mask so that they can share a love that is nothing short of perfection? Sweet Regency romance with gothic overtones. Previously published by Kensington Zebra.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2003
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Regina Scott
134 books1,011 followersRegina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully for literature as we know it, she didn’t actually sell her first novel until she had learned a bit more about writing. Since her first Regency romance was published in 1998, her stories have traveled the globe, with translations in many languages including Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese. She is now the author of more than 50 works of warm, witty historical romance.
She and her husband of 30 years reside in Washington State on the way to Mt. Rainier. Regina Scott has driven four in hand, learned to fence, sailed on a tall ship, and dressed as a Regency dandy, all in the name of research, of course. Sign up for her free alert service to hear when the next book will be out or on sale at https://subscribe.reginascott.com/. You can find her online blogging at www.nineteenteen.com. Learn more about her at www.reginascott.com and connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorreginascott .
She and her husband of 30 years reside in Washington State on the way to Mt. Rainier. Regina Scott has driven four in hand, learned to fence, sailed on a tall ship, and dressed as a Regency dandy, all in the name of research, of course. Sign up for her free alert service to hear when the next book will be out or on sale at https://subscribe.reginascott.com/. You can find her online blogging at www.nineteenteen.com. Learn more about her at www.reginascott.com and connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorreginascott .
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November 28, 2011
When I first picked up this book I honestly wasn’t sure if I was going to read it or not. But that is the beauty of the library! It costs me nothing to take a book home and then have a change of heart. I’m glad that I didn’t decide against reading this book. I have to admit that I really enjoyed this book.
I really liked the character of Brandon. He’s a tortured soul, and frankly, that appeals to me. I like characters with a bit of dark depth to them. All of the characters were written well for the roles they needed to fill, and even the characters that could have grated on my nerves (thankfully) managed not to.
The plot moved along fine and actually kept me guessing. It wasn’t that I was unaware of who the troublemaker was. What kept me guessing was how it would be revealed. I don’t usually care for mystery, but I enjoyed it this time. I will admit that I felt the ending was handled a little to quickly and didn’t appreciate the cliché, but the rest of the book was fine and I can overlook that one little thing.
The author’s ability to write coherently was greatly appreciated, as was her ability to write on a higher level than a grade schooler. Sometimes romance is so elementary, but this book struck a fine balance between easy, quick reading and too dumbed down.
Perfection ended up being a great read for this busy holiday season. It was an easy read, yet it kept my attention and kept me turning pages even when I should have been doing something else. I’d recommend this book for any time when you want something good to read but, for whatever reason, can’t be forced to think too much about what you’re reading.
I really liked the character of Brandon. He’s a tortured soul, and frankly, that appeals to me. I like characters with a bit of dark depth to them. All of the characters were written well for the roles they needed to fill, and even the characters that could have grated on my nerves (thankfully) managed not to.
The plot moved along fine and actually kept me guessing. It wasn’t that I was unaware of who the troublemaker was. What kept me guessing was how it would be revealed. I don’t usually care for mystery, but I enjoyed it this time. I will admit that I felt the ending was handled a little to quickly and didn’t appreciate the cliché, but the rest of the book was fine and I can overlook that one little thing.
The author’s ability to write coherently was greatly appreciated, as was her ability to write on a higher level than a grade schooler. Sometimes romance is so elementary, but this book struck a fine balance between easy, quick reading and too dumbed down.
Perfection ended up being a great read for this busy holiday season. It was an easy read, yet it kept my attention and kept me turning pages even when I should have been doing something else. I’d recommend this book for any time when you want something good to read but, for whatever reason, can’t be forced to think too much about what you’re reading.
February 4, 2019
Brandon Pellidore is aware that the slightest bit of emotion could have him declared mad as his grandmother and father before him. Celia Rider is determined to learn where her inheritance has gone. Together, this pair faces a manipulator neither expect.
What makes this book fun is that the troublemaker is not unknown through the majority of the book. I enjoyed seeing how Brandon and Celia follow clues and tried to figure it out for themselves. They work off each other's strengths, and influenced each other for the better.
I really enjoyed seeing this author's earlier works, since I have loved her newer series. The cover did not appeal to me at all, but of course I could not judge a book by it's cover!
I would recommend this to Regency reader's looking for a gothic edge to their read.
What makes this book fun is that the troublemaker is not unknown through the majority of the book. I enjoyed seeing how Brandon and Celia follow clues and tried to figure it out for themselves. They work off each other's strengths, and influenced each other for the better.
I really enjoyed seeing this author's earlier works, since I have loved her newer series. The cover did not appeal to me at all, but of course I could not judge a book by it's cover!
I would recommend this to Regency reader's looking for a gothic edge to their read.
May 25, 2019
This was different than the other books I’ve read of hers. It definitely had the gothic feel. One reviewer’s comments I read of this book said it kept her guessing until the very end. I’m rather confused because Lady Honoria clearly says that she wants revenge. Anyhoo, I’m glad it ends happy. I doubt I’ll read this particular one again though.
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November 5, 2016
This is a good book for anyone that realizes that rebellion must often be repented of to get what we really want which is peace and love.
April 29, 2017
What a fantastic story!
If you want to see perfection, take a long look at the cover of this book. And the story inside is no less perfect.
It's a tangled web of match and mismatch, changing partners, love and honor, treachery and betrayal, murder and madness, and pure evil directing the play. Celia and Brandon must follow a rocky path to find their happiness.
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If you want to see perfection, take a long look at the cover of this book. And the story inside is no less perfect.
It's a tangled web of match and mismatch, changing partners, love and honor, treachery and betrayal, murder and madness, and pure evil directing the play. Celia and Brandon must follow a rocky path to find their happiness.
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