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Ladies Series #2
Lady Hellfire
A Defiant Beauty
After she braved the perils of the wild frontier, there wasn't a man alive that Kate couldn't handle—or so the reckless spitfire thought—until she found herself on British soil and in the presence of the devilishly disturbing Marquess of Richfield. Dangerously attractive, mysteriously tormented, he ignored her, disarmed her, enticed her, But Alexis had too many women in his life, and Kate vowed she'd never be just one more...
A Dangerous Rake
To Lord Alexis de Granville, women were for solace, to be used as they had always used him. Yet the lovely Katherine Grey refused to play the game. One moment she scandalized him with her brash American manners, the next she seduced him with her lush lips and flame-colored hair. Worst of all, the tempestuous wench touched his faithless heart. Now, in a castle beset by treachery, Alexis will do anything, fight anyone, to make her want him as much as he needs her...
After she braved the perils of the wild frontier, there wasn't a man alive that Kate couldn't handle—or so the reckless spitfire thought—until she found herself on British soil and in the presence of the devilishly disturbing Marquess of Richfield. Dangerously attractive, mysteriously tormented, he ignored her, disarmed her, enticed her, But Alexis had too many women in his life, and Kate vowed she'd never be just one more...
A Dangerous Rake
To Lord Alexis de Granville, women were for solace, to be used as they had always used him. Yet the lovely Katherine Grey refused to play the game. One moment she scandalized him with her brash American manners, the next she seduced him with her lush lips and flame-colored hair. Worst of all, the tempestuous wench touched his faithless heart. Now, in a castle beset by treachery, Alexis will do anything, fight anyone, to make her want him as much as he needs her...
308 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 1992
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Suzanne Robinson
34 books59 followersLynda Suzanne Robinson (b. July 6, 1951 in Amarillo, Texas) is an American writer, author of romance (under the name Suzanne Robinson) and mystery novels (under the name Lynda S. Robinson). She is best known for her series of historical whodunnits set in Ancient Egypt during the reign of Tutankhamun and featuring Lord Meren, "the Eyes and Ears of Pharaoh". She lives in Texas with her husband and has a doctorate in anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin.
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August 6, 2013
Awful. I originally wanted to give it a 2, but then the author went and destroyed it.
The Hero (Alexis) is a sexually active baboon, the heroine (Kate) is a fake intellectual who simpers and cries just as badly as all the other insipid characters the author writes about (only Kate's crying and self-loathing is hidden under seemingly witty rapport). The sex scenes are mediocre at best and the dialogue has no rhyme or reason.
Here is a simple breakdown of this book..,
1) Hero (Alexis): 0 out of 5 - no score; he's literally disgusting and I'm surprised he doesn't have an STD. He's a hypocrite and has no will power.
2) Heroine (Kate): 1 out of 5 - one star; for such a self-sufficient woman (she runs her father's gold mining industry), she's awfully swayed by the opinions of others. Her character takes the turn for the worse when she becomes all, "woe is me...the Hero doesn't like me. He's ashamed of meeeeee...sobbbb" (there are many parts in the book where she is told - and scolded - by her family and by the Hero and told that he is ashamed of her "American" ways).
3) Plot - 0 out of 5: seriously? Did I just read 300 pages of insipid dialogue between characters? The "development" of the love story between Hero and Heroine is lukewarm at best...
4) Sex - 0 out of 5: one scene of almost rape of the Heroine by the Hero, only for at his second attempt at sex, she gives in to him because she "wants to feel" something from the Hero. SOOO...let me get this straight, she is going to have sex with him to see if this feeling of lunacy she feels about him is love?
STAHPPPPPPPPP. I HAVE 100 MORE PAGES TO GO AND I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN MAKE IT. UGHHHHHH.
The Hero (Alexis) is a sexually active baboon, the heroine (Kate) is a fake intellectual who simpers and cries just as badly as all the other insipid characters the author writes about (only Kate's crying and self-loathing is hidden under seemingly witty rapport). The sex scenes are mediocre at best and the dialogue has no rhyme or reason.
Here is a simple breakdown of this book..,
1) Hero (Alexis): 0 out of 5 - no score; he's literally disgusting and I'm surprised he doesn't have an STD. He's a hypocrite and has no will power.
2) Heroine (Kate): 1 out of 5 - one star; for such a self-sufficient woman (she runs her father's gold mining industry), she's awfully swayed by the opinions of others. Her character takes the turn for the worse when she becomes all, "woe is me...the Hero doesn't like me. He's ashamed of meeeeee...sobbbb" (there are many parts in the book where she is told - and scolded - by her family and by the Hero and told that he is ashamed of her "American" ways).
3) Plot - 0 out of 5: seriously? Did I just read 300 pages of insipid dialogue between characters? The "development" of the love story between Hero and Heroine is lukewarm at best...
4) Sex - 0 out of 5: one scene of almost rape of the Heroine by the Hero, only for at his second attempt at sex, she gives in to him because she "wants to feel" something from the Hero. SOOO...let me get this straight, she is going to have sex with him to see if this feeling of lunacy she feels about him is love?
STAHPPPPPPPPP. I HAVE 100 MORE PAGES TO GO AND I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN MAKE IT. UGHHHHHH.
March 18, 2012
Overall Rating: 4.50 // Action: 3 / Emotion: 3.5 / Romance: 4 / Sensuous: 2.5 / Suspense: 4.5 // Historical Flavor: 3.5 / Laughter: 5½ / Tears: 1
Would recommend Suzanne Robinson's book, Lady Hellfire , as a fun, entertaining, intriguing Historical Romance. Robinson composed a well-written story that drew readers deeply into lives of the characters.
Robinson created Alexis, a hunky, gorgeous, hero that draws women like bears to honey. She placed on his wide shoulders {1} a mother who blamed him for the deaths of his father and sister (his memory of that incident foggy); {2} a loyal, but illegitimate best friend; {3} haunting memories from participating in the battle at Balaclava; and {4} the consequences of inviting his mistress to his mother's house party.
Alexis's life was complicated when the apparently immune-to-him heroine, Kate, entered his home. Kate is furious at being forced to learn to be a lady in her mother's home country of England. Rather than be a fluffy ornament (like her mother), Kate is a strong-willed, determined, competent businesswoman (handling the family's finances after her father's death).
Robinson stirs in {1} a bit of action (death rides, burning homes, unexpected accidents), {2} a lot of suspense, {3} a bit of laughter, {4} some clever dialogue, {4} a teary moment, {5} some interesting supporting characters; {6} moments of emotional vulnerability by both Alexis and Kate; and {7} adds undeniable attraction to bring romance to the story and add spice and sizzle to the lovemaking.
A more in-depth, detailed review of Lady Hellfire appears at Wolf Bear Does Books.
Would recommend Suzanne Robinson's book, Lady Hellfire , as a fun, entertaining, intriguing Historical Romance. Robinson composed a well-written story that drew readers deeply into lives of the characters.
Robinson created Alexis, a hunky, gorgeous, hero that draws women like bears to honey. She placed on his wide shoulders {1} a mother who blamed him for the deaths of his father and sister (his memory of that incident foggy); {2} a loyal, but illegitimate best friend; {3} haunting memories from participating in the battle at Balaclava; and {4} the consequences of inviting his mistress to his mother's house party.
Alexis's life was complicated when the apparently immune-to-him heroine, Kate, entered his home. Kate is furious at being forced to learn to be a lady in her mother's home country of England. Rather than be a fluffy ornament (like her mother), Kate is a strong-willed, determined, competent businesswoman (handling the family's finances after her father's death).
Robinson stirs in {1} a bit of action (death rides, burning homes, unexpected accidents), {2} a lot of suspense, {3} a bit of laughter, {4} some clever dialogue, {4} a teary moment, {5} some interesting supporting characters; {6} moments of emotional vulnerability by both Alexis and Kate; and {7} adds undeniable attraction to bring romance to the story and add spice and sizzle to the lovemaking.
A more in-depth, detailed review of Lady Hellfire appears at Wolf Bear Does Books.
September 29, 2022
I LOVE this book!! Though Alexis can be such a pain in the ***! I’m willing to overlook his awful behaviour because in his heart of hearts he loves Kate so much. Kate is the spunky heroine I adore. Her put downs are precious and I live for every time she drags Alexis down a peg or two from his lofty perch.
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November 29, 2020
On, I do love the way Suzanne Robinson writes her male characters. They are so complex and luscious and just gorgeous.
The writing was excellent, the plot was mostly okay, until the big reveal and I found myself rolling my eyes. It followed a similar pattern of Lady Defiant.
The writing was excellent, the plot was mostly okay, until the big reveal and I found myself rolling my eyes. It followed a similar pattern of Lady Defiant.
March 26, 2021
Great writing. Enjoyable Book. A little weak in the last two chapters (ending)
June 26, 2024
I read a scathing review of this book that was very critical of the main characters and their actions. My view is very different. Both the H and h are very flawed characters with mommy issues for different reasons. What makes the book work for me is that both characters have developed different strategies for dealing with the traumatic experiences of their real life. There is no sugar coating of war, conflict, brutality. The vivid descriptions made me realize that this brutality is still present but information about it is filtered for us to cocoon us from reality so that we can pretend that it no longer exists.
The H's trauma is both the deaths of his sister and father as well as his time in the Crimean war. The h's earlier life included traveling across early America (desert heat, attacks by natives, deprivation) and the rough life of early San Francisco (gangs, convicts).
The H buried himself in women, the h hides herself in trying to meet expectations of the British society that is so important to her mother. They are often hurtful to each other. Suspicious accidents and deaths, a fake engagement, a house party, friction between the H and h, are all part of the story of how they get to their HEA.
The H's trauma is both the deaths of his sister and father as well as his time in the Crimean war. The h's earlier life included traveling across early America (desert heat, attacks by natives, deprivation) and the rough life of early San Francisco (gangs, convicts).
The H buried himself in women, the h hides herself in trying to meet expectations of the British society that is so important to her mother. They are often hurtful to each other. Suspicious accidents and deaths, a fake engagement, a house party, friction between the H and h, are all part of the story of how they get to their HEA.
May 23, 2023
I loved the heroine here, Kate aka ''Lady Hellfire''
She had guts, she knew how to stand for herself and demanded respect lool
The only thing I would love more was for her to make Alexis beg more.
In the first book, Nora made her husband beg for several chapters and I loved it
Alexis was such an ass! The way he treated Kate after sleeping with her was disgusting, like you are still planning to find your perfect lady and heir after having your virgin? And how he will push her away because Mr. was a coward, lame!
Lady Julianna didn't make sense, at all! I get that she was crazy but Jeez lady, there is crazy and there is CRAZY 😲
4 stars and half, it had tension, an arrogant male pursuing a strong female lead, murders and mystery but Alexis was such an ass, I have to remove half a star lol
She had guts, she knew how to stand for herself and demanded respect lool
The only thing I would love more was for her to make Alexis beg more.
In the first book, Nora made her husband beg for several chapters and I loved it
Alexis was such an ass! The way he treated Kate after sleeping with her was disgusting, like you are still planning to find your perfect lady and heir after having your virgin? And how he will push her away because Mr. was a coward, lame!
Lady Julianna didn't make sense, at all! I get that she was crazy but Jeez lady, there is crazy and there is CRAZY 😲
4 stars and half, it had tension, an arrogant male pursuing a strong female lead, murders and mystery but Alexis was such an ass, I have to remove half a star lol
September 13, 2019
I think, with this author, I would enjoy every drama, angst, romantic indecision etc.
Heroine was really admirable with her courage and intellectual capability but had serious romantic misconception. Still I liked her.
I know the hero was hugely flawed which I usually detested but I can’t help it. He was awesome!!!
Heroine was really admirable with her courage and intellectual capability but had serious romantic misconception. Still I liked her.
I know the hero was hugely flawed which I usually detested but I can’t help it. He was awesome!!!
August 1, 2023
Oh yes, my favourite things
1. A victorian manwhore in desperate need of therapy.
2. A protagonist who is "not like other girls"
3. Writing that feels as if it was a wattpad Harry Styles fanfic written by a child who thinks she's better than everyone because she has read Shakespeare
Fuck this honestly.
1. A victorian manwhore in desperate need of therapy.
2. A protagonist who is "not like other girls"
3. Writing that feels as if it was a wattpad Harry Styles fanfic written by a child who thinks she's better than everyone because she has read Shakespeare
Fuck this honestly.
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