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Temptation's Darling
A disastrous debutante becomes the toast of the town with a little help from a friend of the Prince Regent’s.
Threatened by powerful enemies, William Blackburn, Earl of Ketterham, lives in exile in the Scottish Highlands with his daughter Vanessa. When she comes of age, William urges her to return to her mother in England to make her society debut. Raised with all the advantages and freedom a boy would have, Vanessa doubts she can fit into the world of ball gowns, parties, and high society. Nonetheless, she agrees to return to England, determined to end the vendetta against her father, never imagining the high price she will have to pay.
Lord Montgomery Townsend enjoys living on the edge, courting danger as he fixes potentially scandalous problems for the Prince Regent. While hiding out at the home of the Countess of Ketterham, Monty watches a disaster-in-the-making as his hostess tries to prepare her estranged daughter for a match with the pompous son of a powerful family. Puzzled as to why the fiercely independent Vanessa submits to being turned into a puppet and offered up to the arrogant rogue, Monty nonetheless steps in to make her dreams come true. But no good deed goes unpunished and soon he faces more pressing problems, including the temptation to upend Vanessa’s wedding plans so he can marry her himself.
Threatened by powerful enemies, William Blackburn, Earl of Ketterham, lives in exile in the Scottish Highlands with his daughter Vanessa. When she comes of age, William urges her to return to her mother in England to make her society debut. Raised with all the advantages and freedom a boy would have, Vanessa doubts she can fit into the world of ball gowns, parties, and high society. Nonetheless, she agrees to return to England, determined to end the vendetta against her father, never imagining the high price she will have to pay.
Lord Montgomery Townsend enjoys living on the edge, courting danger as he fixes potentially scandalous problems for the Prince Regent. While hiding out at the home of the Countess of Ketterham, Monty watches a disaster-in-the-making as his hostess tries to prepare her estranged daughter for a match with the pompous son of a powerful family. Puzzled as to why the fiercely independent Vanessa submits to being turned into a puppet and offered up to the arrogant rogue, Monty nonetheless steps in to make her dreams come true. But no good deed goes unpunished and soon he faces more pressing problems, including the temptation to upend Vanessa’s wedding plans so he can marry her himself.
400 pages, Hardcover
First published July 16, 2019
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About the author
Johanna Lindsey
148 books7,263 followersJohanna Helen Howard was born on March 10, 1952 in Germany, where her father, Edwin Dennis Howard, a soldier in the U.S. Army was stationed. The family moved about a great deal when she was young. Her father always dreamed of retiring to Hawaii, and after he passed away in 1964 Johanna and her mother settled there to honor him.
In 1970, when she was still in school, she married Ralph Lindsey, becoming a young housewife. The marriage had three children; Alfred, Joseph and Garret, who already have made her a grandmother. After her husband's death, Johanna moved to Maine, New England, to stay near her family.
Johanna Lindsey wrote her first book, Captive Bride in 1977 "on a whim", and the book was a success. By 2006, with over 58 Million copies of her books have been sold worldwide, with translations appearing in 12 languages, Johanna Lindsey is one of the world's most popular authors of historical romance.
Johanna's books span the various eras of history, including books set in the Middle Ages, the American "Old West" and the popular Regency England-Scotland. She has even written a few sci-fi romances. By far the most popular among her books are the stories about the Malory-Anderson Family, a Regency England saga.
Johanna Lindsey died on Oct. 27, 2019 in Nashua, N.H. She was 67.
In 1970, when she was still in school, she married Ralph Lindsey, becoming a young housewife. The marriage had three children; Alfred, Joseph and Garret, who already have made her a grandmother. After her husband's death, Johanna moved to Maine, New England, to stay near her family.
Johanna Lindsey wrote her first book, Captive Bride in 1977 "on a whim", and the book was a success. By 2006, with over 58 Million copies of her books have been sold worldwide, with translations appearing in 12 languages, Johanna Lindsey is one of the world's most popular authors of historical romance.
Johanna's books span the various eras of history, including books set in the Middle Ages, the American "Old West" and the popular Regency England-Scotland. She has even written a few sci-fi romances. By far the most popular among her books are the stories about the Malory-Anderson Family, a Regency England saga.
Johanna Lindsey died on Oct. 27, 2019 in Nashua, N.H. She was 67.
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August 12, 2020
I enjoyed this book a lot, the Narrator Priscilla Carson did a wonderful job. The characters were passionate, caring and real. I haven’t read a contemporary romance in quite a while, I’m going to read more. I enjoyed all the relationships between characters, they were all believable and sincere. The story itself was very intriguing, I expected nothing less from Johanna Lindsey, she’s brilliant. I was very entranced from the start and never lost interest. I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen between a few characters. It certainly gives an addictive story with a happily ever after.
June 22, 2019
It's been a long time since I've read a new Johanna Lindsey book. This reminded me why I love her books and historical romances so much. Her writing just seems so effortless. The flow, the characters, the way she brings humor in her characters. It sucks me in every time.
Temptation's Darling has one of my favorite types of heroines. She's young but mature. Brave, bold but not harsh. She's a tomboy and a lady. The way Vanessa handled so many situations in this book made me a big fan.
I didn't know how I would feel that she was encouraging an engagement with another man from the hero, but I really have no complaints. You completely understand her situation. It left me wondering how Monty was going to fix this before it was too late.
In the mean time, we get good quality time with Vanessa and Monty. Enough time that had me loving them as a couple and rooting for a way for them to be together. Monty is was very entertaining. He's a rake but extremely charming. You can not but help to fall in love with his character.
We also get some fun side characters that came along for the ride. I actually really liked the guy Vanessa was trying to marry. I hope the author has a story for him. He was so interesting and made an impression.
I've missed reading Johanna Lindsey and she did not let me down in her newest Temptation's Darling.
Temptation's Darling has one of my favorite types of heroines. She's young but mature. Brave, bold but not harsh. She's a tomboy and a lady. The way Vanessa handled so many situations in this book made me a big fan.
I didn't know how I would feel that she was encouraging an engagement with another man from the hero, but I really have no complaints. You completely understand her situation. It left me wondering how Monty was going to fix this before it was too late.
In the mean time, we get good quality time with Vanessa and Monty. Enough time that had me loving them as a couple and rooting for a way for them to be together. Monty is was very entertaining. He's a rake but extremely charming. You can not but help to fall in love with his character.
We also get some fun side characters that came along for the ride. I actually really liked the guy Vanessa was trying to marry. I hope the author has a story for him. He was so interesting and made an impression.
I've missed reading Johanna Lindsey and she did not let me down in her newest Temptation's Darling.
July 17, 2019
Johanna Lindsey has been a prolific author for decades for good reason: she knows how to bring great characters to life while telling an interesting story that grabs the reader's attention and keeps it until the pages run out. This was another of those great stories, and I genuinely enjoyed it.
You know the story: girl (in this case, Vanessa/Nessa/Nessi) grows up like a boy; girl meets boy (Monty) when dressed as boy; boy figures it out; shenanigans ensue! That is a major oversimplification as most of this happens in the opening couple of chapters, so it isn't long before our main characters are clearly enamored with each other after much flirtation and innuendo, but it takes them most of the rest of the book to catch up with the rest of us. Vanessa is a little distracted, however, as she is determined to bring her father back from exile and will literally do anything: including dragging a rake with questionable morals to the alter to accomplish that task. Monty, also considered a rake but less deplorable, has vowed never to marry himself, but he cannot imagine why someone as intriguing, beautiful, unique, and captivating as Vanessa would possibly want to shackle herself to someone so unappealing as the target she has set. As her friend, though, he agrees to help her --- because who better than to teach someone to snare a rake than a.... fellow rake?! And let's throw in a random boy-king ward of the prinny under the guardianship of Monty along with gorgeous twin sisters of Vanessa making their debut just to spice it up a little more!
I loved the plot of this book, and the characters were fun and engaging. There were some twists and turns to the end, and those were very fun. My only complaint was that the steamy goodness wasn't so steamy... and it was very high-level (I like a little more kick to my romances, and Lindsey usually delivers more than she did in this one). But overall, a fun read.
Plot --- 4/5
Main Characters --- 4/5
Supporting Cast --- 4/5
Steam Level* --- 2.5/5
Violence --- nothing graphic
Language --- not egregious
POV --- 3rd
*Note that steam level is not a rating so much as a how hot was it: 0/5 - clean; 1/5 - mild; 2/5 - sensual but nothing descriptive; 3/5 - now we're getting somewhere; 4/5 - yes please! ; 5/5 - they did EVERYTHING in this one, y'all
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
You know the story: girl (in this case, Vanessa/Nessa/Nessi) grows up like a boy; girl meets boy (Monty) when dressed as boy; boy figures it out; shenanigans ensue! That is a major oversimplification as most of this happens in the opening couple of chapters, so it isn't long before our main characters are clearly enamored with each other after much flirtation and innuendo, but it takes them most of the rest of the book to catch up with the rest of us. Vanessa is a little distracted, however, as she is determined to bring her father back from exile and will literally do anything: including dragging a rake with questionable morals to the alter to accomplish that task. Monty, also considered a rake but less deplorable, has vowed never to marry himself, but he cannot imagine why someone as intriguing, beautiful, unique, and captivating as Vanessa would possibly want to shackle herself to someone so unappealing as the target she has set. As her friend, though, he agrees to help her --- because who better than to teach someone to snare a rake than a.... fellow rake?! And let's throw in a random boy-king ward of the prinny under the guardianship of Monty along with gorgeous twin sisters of Vanessa making their debut just to spice it up a little more!
I loved the plot of this book, and the characters were fun and engaging. There were some twists and turns to the end, and those were very fun. My only complaint was that the steamy goodness wasn't so steamy... and it was very high-level (I like a little more kick to my romances, and Lindsey usually delivers more than she did in this one). But overall, a fun read.
Plot --- 4/5
Main Characters --- 4/5
Supporting Cast --- 4/5
Steam Level* --- 2.5/5
Violence --- nothing graphic
Language --- not egregious
POV --- 3rd
*Note that steam level is not a rating so much as a how hot was it: 0/5 - clean; 1/5 - mild; 2/5 - sensual but nothing descriptive; 3/5 - now we're getting somewhere; 4/5 - yes please! ; 5/5 - they did EVERYTHING in this one, y'all
I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
November 1, 2020
Pocas veces Lindsey me falla, y esta no es una de ellas.
Una trama muy bien cincelada, un romance cocinado a fuego lento y unos giros interesantes que encajan a la perfección con los personajes.
Recomendable.
Una trama muy bien cincelada, un romance cocinado a fuego lento y unos giros interesantes que encajan a la perfección con los personajes.
Recomendable.
July 16, 2019
2.5 Stars
My rating is mostly based on the pace. It felt quite slow to me. Perhaps I'm judging it based on previous Lindsey titles, though. Temptation's Darling is really a departure from the feel of her earlier releases.
I did admire the characters. Both the main players were charming and head strong in all the right ways.
However, it was a struggle to keep turning those pages for most of the book. Also, the heat level is really low, which again felt like a departure for a Lindsey title.
My rating is mostly based on the pace. It felt quite slow to me. Perhaps I'm judging it based on previous Lindsey titles, though. Temptation's Darling is really a departure from the feel of her earlier releases.
I did admire the characters. Both the main players were charming and head strong in all the right ways.
However, it was a struggle to keep turning those pages for most of the book. Also, the heat level is really low, which again felt like a departure for a Lindsey title.
September 27, 2022
It was enjoyable, but not enjoyable enough. Not only was the chemistry and tension lacking, but also the two main characters being ginger just doesn't sit right with my spirit.
December 16, 2020
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4,5 para esta historia divertida y llena de acción.
Nos situamos en Inglaterra durante el reinado de Jorge IV, y la autora sabe cómo envolvernos con su magnífica ambientación para que nos sintamos parte de la historia. Aunque, en esta ocasión, los personajes no provienen solo de Londres, lo que aporta variedad a la historia: la protagonista femenina, aunque inglesa de nacimiento, ha vivido toda su vida en Escocia, y parece que se ha olvidado de cómo ser una dama; y los protagonistas secundarios (que forman parte de una de las tramas que maneja la autora) provienen del reino de Feldland. Resulta curiosa la mezcla de personajes, que genera situaciones cómicas.
Hay dos tramas secundarias, que en realidad pueden resumirse en una sola definida con una palabra: persecución, y que da pie a la la trama romántica, propiciando el encuentro entre los protagonistas; y otra trama principal que cabalga entre la venganza y la solución de un problema del pasado, que sserá la que separe a los protagonistas. Y aunque la historia de amor entre ellos debería de ser el punto importante, a mi parecer le ha faltado un poco más de romance a la historia, ya que quizás la autora se ha centrado más en la aventura y la acción que acompaña en todo momento a los personajes. Desde luego, la historia atrapa, y te encuentras deseando saber en todo momento cómo va a acabar todo el enredo.
Nuestro protagonista masculino es Monty (lord Montgomery Townsend), apuesto, divertido, encantador, irreverente... vamos, un conquistador. Me ha encantado como personaje, con esas salidas irónicas, y su trato con sus compañeros de viaje. Protagoniza algunos de los momentos más divertidos. Sin embargo, casi hasta el final de la historia parece muy superficial en sus sentimientos, a pesar del deseo que experimenta por Vanessa, y su declaración de amor me resultó bastante tibia.
Vanessa, o Nessi, es una joven con carácter. Criada en Escocia por su padre, ha recibido demasiada libertad, y por eso no actúa de forma comedida ante circunstancias en las que cualquier dama no intervendría, contraste que se muestra más patente cuando llega a su casa y se ve al lado de sus hermanas. Nessi es impulsiva, pero también es joven, y un poco inexperta. Curiosamente, el primer encuentro entre Vanessa y Monty me ha recordado un poco al encuentro de James Malory con Georgina. Aunque la historia no tiene nada que ver, creo que los personajes sí que tienen un poco de ellos.
Por momentos he sentido que el romance entre la pareja se sobre entiende, y aunque hay algunos encuentros románticos, e incluso algunos más apasionados, no se ve tanto el amor o el romance puro, como en otras de las novelas de la autora.
Su estilo, como siempre, fantástico, elegante y rico. La fluidez de la historia te lleva de la mano haciendo que no puedas parar de leer, y, a pesar de todo, terminas la lectura con una sonrisa de satisfacción.
4,5 para esta historia divertida y llena de acción.
Nos situamos en Inglaterra durante el reinado de Jorge IV, y la autora sabe cómo envolvernos con su magnífica ambientación para que nos sintamos parte de la historia. Aunque, en esta ocasión, los personajes no provienen solo de Londres, lo que aporta variedad a la historia: la protagonista femenina, aunque inglesa de nacimiento, ha vivido toda su vida en Escocia, y parece que se ha olvidado de cómo ser una dama; y los protagonistas secundarios (que forman parte de una de las tramas que maneja la autora) provienen del reino de Feldland. Resulta curiosa la mezcla de personajes, que genera situaciones cómicas.
Hay dos tramas secundarias, que en realidad pueden resumirse en una sola definida con una palabra: persecución, y que da pie a la la trama romántica, propiciando el encuentro entre los protagonistas; y otra trama principal que cabalga entre la venganza y la solución de un problema del pasado, que sserá la que separe a los protagonistas. Y aunque la historia de amor entre ellos debería de ser el punto importante, a mi parecer le ha faltado un poco más de romance a la historia, ya que quizás la autora se ha centrado más en la aventura y la acción que acompaña en todo momento a los personajes. Desde luego, la historia atrapa, y te encuentras deseando saber en todo momento cómo va a acabar todo el enredo.
Nuestro protagonista masculino es Monty (lord Montgomery Townsend), apuesto, divertido, encantador, irreverente... vamos, un conquistador. Me ha encantado como personaje, con esas salidas irónicas, y su trato con sus compañeros de viaje. Protagoniza algunos de los momentos más divertidos. Sin embargo, casi hasta el final de la historia parece muy superficial en sus sentimientos, a pesar del deseo que experimenta por Vanessa, y su declaración de amor me resultó bastante tibia.
Vanessa, o Nessi, es una joven con carácter. Criada en Escocia por su padre, ha recibido demasiada libertad, y por eso no actúa de forma comedida ante circunstancias en las que cualquier dama no intervendría, contraste que se muestra más patente cuando llega a su casa y se ve al lado de sus hermanas. Nessi es impulsiva, pero también es joven, y un poco inexperta. Curiosamente, el primer encuentro entre Vanessa y Monty me ha recordado un poco al encuentro de James Malory con Georgina. Aunque la historia no tiene nada que ver, creo que los personajes sí que tienen un poco de ellos.
Por momentos he sentido que el romance entre la pareja se sobre entiende, y aunque hay algunos encuentros románticos, e incluso algunos más apasionados, no se ve tanto el amor o el romance puro, como en otras de las novelas de la autora.
Su estilo, como siempre, fantástico, elegante y rico. La fluidez de la historia te lleva de la mano haciendo que no puedas parar de leer, y, a pesar de todo, terminas la lectura con una sonrisa de satisfacción.
January 16, 2020
Sigh... I just didn't want this to end! Such a sweet story and the last one of Johanna's to read.😭 Whatever shall I do??? Well, read all of them a second time, that's what.😏
August 5, 2019
3.5 Stars
September 2, 2019
Why does a headstrong and willful daughter on an earl want to marry a disrepute rake? To reunite her father with her family. Six years earlier the Earl of Ketterham, William Blackburn, fled England to Scotland with his daughter, Vanessa, to save his family from scandal after killing Henry Rathban in a duel. Henry's brother, wealthy and powerful Lord Albert, gave him a choice, exile or ruination of his family due to the affair between Henry and William's wife, Kathleen. Nessa has finally returned to England for her season reuniting with her mother and twin sisters. If she can get Albert's son to marry her, then her father can return to England. However, on her way home, she meets Lord Montgomery "Monty" Townsend and his traveling companions, Charley and Arlo. Monty is a self-proclaimed rake. Nessa, trying to disguise herself as a boy, accompanied by two Scottish brothers, join the trio, where they are all traveling to the same destination. The harmless flirtation, friendship, and teasing heats up to a mutual attraction between Nessa and Monty, but she is determined to marry Albert's son. An enjoyable historical romance that reminds you why the author is still popular after 40 years of writing.
March 20, 2021
3,7/5 estrellas.
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‘Mi querida tentación’ es más que una novela romántica. Es una novela de secretos, misterios y líos de familias que cuando explotan no dejarán a nadie indiferente.
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Con el inicio próximo de la temporada en Londres, Vanessa imparte el viaje hacia la casa de su madre. Lleva 6 años sin ver a su madre y a sus dos hermanas, por lo que sabe que su llegada no será precisamente fácil, y más cuando los secretos de su apresurada partida comienzan a salir a la luz. Por si fuera poco, conoce a Monty quien no le pondrá las cosas nada fáciles cuando empieza por fin la temporada y tiene otro pretendiente en mente.
En sí, la historia la he disfrutado un montón, aunque tampoco ha sido para nada lo que yo me imaginaba que iba a ser. Yo pensé que sería una historia de amor, sencilla, con salseo y amena. Y aunque cumple con estas premisas, tiene también muchas subtramas que creo que quitan fuerza a esta historia de amor principal. Esa es la sensación que se me ha quedado, como que en verdad el romance no tenía mucho peso (aunque lo tenga).
Y de verdad os digo que me ha gustado la historia, pero creo que como yo me esperaba otra cosa y lo leí en un momento en el que necesitaba ese tipo de historia, pues me resultó más densa que lo que hubiera sido si lo hubiera leído en otro momento. Así que con esto os quiero decir que recomiendo mucho la lectura, porque está muy guay, pero tened en cuenta que no es solo una historia romántica.
Hablando de la edición os puedo decir que me ha resultado super fácil de leer. Es una novela que, para mí gusto, tiene bastante diálogos lo cual hace que todo avance mucho más rápido, además de que los capítulos son cortitos lo cual hace que te deje con ganas de seguir leyendo. Es lo típico de “venga, un capítulo más”, y acabas leyendo 20. También, la edición en papel tiene la letra bastante grande, lo cual solo hace que la lectura sea todavía más fácil y fluida.
Retomando un poco el tema de la trama, os quería hablar un poco sobre los personajes. Y es que he adorado un montón a Vanessa, pero Monty no me ha acabado de gustar. Bueno, no es que no me haya gustado, es que no he sido capaz de conocerle y eso ha hecho que perdiera interés en su historia, porque básicamente no me transmitía nada. Y eso creo que ha restado a mi sensación general con el libro. Aun así, como no es un personaje principal en el sentido de que veamos muchas escenas desde su punto de vista, pues tampoco es algo que moleste mucho. En ese sentido, creo que como Vanesa es la narradora principal y ella sí que tiene una personalidad súper notoria y creo que compensa en algún sentido esa mayor falta de carisma de otros personajes.
Creo que como os he comentado el tema de las subtramas, también tengo que comentaros algo sobre los personajes que las protagonizan. Y es que creo que la autora ha sabido muy bien jugar con lo que es la impresión del personaje. Haciendo que pensemos algo de él, tengamos una teoría, y después cambie al descubrirse la verdad. Y eso me ha pasado con varios personajes de esa historia, así que por ese lado estoy contenta.
Ya para terminar os quería hablar de la forma de narración. La cosa es que, como ya os he dicho, me ha resultado muy fácil de leer, pero tampoco creo que la prosa en sí sea del estilo contemporáneo, pero tampoco es difícil de comprender. Creo que tiene sus momentos, y en sí es bastante fácil y fluida. Sí que os comento que tiene una prosa en tercera persona, pero va variando entre una perspectiva más general y una perspectiva más centrada en un personaje.
La verdad es que espero leer más cosas de esta autora, y aunque tristemente esta será la última que se publique, lo bueno es que dejó un montón de historias que empezaré a descubrir ahora.
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‘Mi querida tentación’ es más que una novela romántica. Es una novela de secretos, misterios y líos de familias que cuando explotan no dejarán a nadie indiferente.
-
Con el inicio próximo de la temporada en Londres, Vanessa imparte el viaje hacia la casa de su madre. Lleva 6 años sin ver a su madre y a sus dos hermanas, por lo que sabe que su llegada no será precisamente fácil, y más cuando los secretos de su apresurada partida comienzan a salir a la luz. Por si fuera poco, conoce a Monty quien no le pondrá las cosas nada fáciles cuando empieza por fin la temporada y tiene otro pretendiente en mente.
En sí, la historia la he disfrutado un montón, aunque tampoco ha sido para nada lo que yo me imaginaba que iba a ser. Yo pensé que sería una historia de amor, sencilla, con salseo y amena. Y aunque cumple con estas premisas, tiene también muchas subtramas que creo que quitan fuerza a esta historia de amor principal. Esa es la sensación que se me ha quedado, como que en verdad el romance no tenía mucho peso (aunque lo tenga).
Y de verdad os digo que me ha gustado la historia, pero creo que como yo me esperaba otra cosa y lo leí en un momento en el que necesitaba ese tipo de historia, pues me resultó más densa que lo que hubiera sido si lo hubiera leído en otro momento. Así que con esto os quiero decir que recomiendo mucho la lectura, porque está muy guay, pero tened en cuenta que no es solo una historia romántica.
Hablando de la edición os puedo decir que me ha resultado super fácil de leer. Es una novela que, para mí gusto, tiene bastante diálogos lo cual hace que todo avance mucho más rápido, además de que los capítulos son cortitos lo cual hace que te deje con ganas de seguir leyendo. Es lo típico de “venga, un capítulo más”, y acabas leyendo 20. También, la edición en papel tiene la letra bastante grande, lo cual solo hace que la lectura sea todavía más fácil y fluida.
Retomando un poco el tema de la trama, os quería hablar un poco sobre los personajes. Y es que he adorado un montón a Vanessa, pero Monty no me ha acabado de gustar. Bueno, no es que no me haya gustado, es que no he sido capaz de conocerle y eso ha hecho que perdiera interés en su historia, porque básicamente no me transmitía nada. Y eso creo que ha restado a mi sensación general con el libro. Aun así, como no es un personaje principal en el sentido de que veamos muchas escenas desde su punto de vista, pues tampoco es algo que moleste mucho. En ese sentido, creo que como Vanesa es la narradora principal y ella sí que tiene una personalidad súper notoria y creo que compensa en algún sentido esa mayor falta de carisma de otros personajes.
Creo que como os he comentado el tema de las subtramas, también tengo que comentaros algo sobre los personajes que las protagonizan. Y es que creo que la autora ha sabido muy bien jugar con lo que es la impresión del personaje. Haciendo que pensemos algo de él, tengamos una teoría, y después cambie al descubrirse la verdad. Y eso me ha pasado con varios personajes de esa historia, así que por ese lado estoy contenta.
Ya para terminar os quería hablar de la forma de narración. La cosa es que, como ya os he dicho, me ha resultado muy fácil de leer, pero tampoco creo que la prosa en sí sea del estilo contemporáneo, pero tampoco es difícil de comprender. Creo que tiene sus momentos, y en sí es bastante fácil y fluida. Sí que os comento que tiene una prosa en tercera persona, pero va variando entre una perspectiva más general y una perspectiva más centrada en un personaje.
La verdad es que espero leer más cosas de esta autora, y aunque tristemente esta será la última que se publique, lo bueno es que dejó un montón de historias que empezaré a descubrir ahora.
December 9, 2020
La autora se despide con una trama algo compleja pero que desarrolla de manera que parece simple, demostrando una vez más que merece la calificación de “gran dama de la romántica”.
Me ha sorprendido en dos momentos cruciales de la historia, que yo creía previsible desde las primeras páginas (y también habría sido una buena trama) y ha resultado no serlo en absoluto. Al menos para mí.
Me ha gustado que se salga de la tendencia habitual de “reformar al libertino”, me ha gustado mucho la relación de pareja, basada en el equilibrio entre la amistad y la atracción física. Y cada uno de los protagonistas por separado son personajes estupendos, muy bien construidos y con comportamientos muy coherentes respecto a la personalidad con que nos presentan desde un principio. La de ella es arrolladora y la de él, cautivadora.
Los rodean unos secundarios y antagonistas que no les ponen las cosas fáciles y que en algunos momentos resultan exaperantes. En otros, divertidos. En conjunto, la novela es entretenida, destila cariño y engancha pronto. A pesar de ser larga, se lee rápido y quizá tiene un final precipitado en relación a todo el desarrollo, pero la autora no deja ningún cabo suelto.
Echaré de menos las historias de Johanna Lindsey (sobre todo las ambientadas en el Oeste, es una maestra en este subgénero)
Recomiendo esta novela a las que os guste la romántica histórica.
Me ha sorprendido en dos momentos cruciales de la historia, que yo creía previsible desde las primeras páginas (y también habría sido una buena trama) y ha resultado no serlo en absoluto. Al menos para mí.
Me ha gustado que se salga de la tendencia habitual de “reformar al libertino”, me ha gustado mucho la relación de pareja, basada en el equilibrio entre la amistad y la atracción física. Y cada uno de los protagonistas por separado son personajes estupendos, muy bien construidos y con comportamientos muy coherentes respecto a la personalidad con que nos presentan desde un principio. La de ella es arrolladora y la de él, cautivadora.
Los rodean unos secundarios y antagonistas que no les ponen las cosas fáciles y que en algunos momentos resultan exaperantes. En otros, divertidos. En conjunto, la novela es entretenida, destila cariño y engancha pronto. A pesar de ser larga, se lee rápido y quizá tiene un final precipitado en relación a todo el desarrollo, pero la autora no deja ningún cabo suelto.
Echaré de menos las historias de Johanna Lindsey (sobre todo las ambientadas en el Oeste, es una maestra en este subgénero)
Recomiendo esta novela a las que os guste la romántica histórica.
July 30, 2019
I always love reading Johanna Lindsey, and this is no exception. I do love her stories. Always enjoyable and entertaining, and gripping.
If this writer is new to you, I would suggest reading the Malory series, if you haven't already.
Loved this! 5☆
If this writer is new to you, I would suggest reading the Malory series, if you haven't already.
Loved this! 5☆
March 18, 2021
Como todos los libros de Johanna Lindsey es muy entretenido. Pero para mi gusto le ha faltado más romanticismo y pasión .
La trama es interesante . En cuantos la relación entre los dos personajes principales me ha parecido más sosa que en los otros libros de la autora .
La trama es interesante . En cuantos la relación entre los dos personajes principales me ha parecido más sosa que en los otros libros de la autora .
September 4, 2025
This is a convoluted story. There was no one in this book that I liked. The heroine needed to stay the hell out of her parent's business and the hero groped the heroine every time he saw her. There are other things that happened that I just didn't care about.
December 2, 2020
Review:
Hoy vengo ha hablaros de la última novela que publicó en vida la autora que me adentró en este mundo tan mágico que es la literatura... Johanna Lindsey.
Ha sido una lectura realmente dura... simplemente el pasar las hojas era un mundo ya que me acercaba más y más al final y al hecho de saber que sería la última. El saber que esos personajes secundarios que, lo más probable, hubieran tenido su propia historia... se quedarán sin ella.
de verdad que no sabéis lo duro que me ha resultado.
No obstante he disfrutado de esta novela desde le inicio hasta su final feliz, por que sí, esta señora siempre culmina sus obras llevándolas a buen puerto... como los cuentos de hadas que nos contaban de niñ@s.
La trama fue un gran factor para que este libro me llegase a gustar tanto ya que tenemos a una joven que desea salvar a su familia y no le importa tener que sacrificarse para lograrlo. además de contar con el "plus" del cliché de "jovencita que se disfraza de hombre". Y si me conocéis bien no os debe de extrañar que me enganchará.
Y su protagonista femenina ha sido otro factor para que subiera el rating y, no solo por Nessa, sino también por esos secundarios que me han robado parte del corazón como sus hermanas gemelas o el estirado "príncipe" y su "sirviente" ambos invitados en su residencia del campo.
En cuanto al romance he de decir que me pareció demasiado precipitado. Si es cierto que he captado el por qué de esa relación amorosa que quiso darle la autora...Sin embargo no terminó de ser demasiado realista y eso hizo que le bajase un poco la valoración al final. Aun así soy una romántica y me he terminado por encariñar y pienso atesorar los recuerdos que he obtenido.
Quiero acabar esta reseña agradeciendo los años que he pasado leyendo sus maravillosas historias y por enseñarme el camino hacia este universo tan amplio que son los libros.
Rating:
4/5 ⭐
Hoy vengo ha hablaros de la última novela que publicó en vida la autora que me adentró en este mundo tan mágico que es la literatura... Johanna Lindsey.
Ha sido una lectura realmente dura... simplemente el pasar las hojas era un mundo ya que me acercaba más y más al final y al hecho de saber que sería la última. El saber que esos personajes secundarios que, lo más probable, hubieran tenido su propia historia... se quedarán sin ella.
de verdad que no sabéis lo duro que me ha resultado.
No obstante he disfrutado de esta novela desde le inicio hasta su final feliz, por que sí, esta señora siempre culmina sus obras llevándolas a buen puerto... como los cuentos de hadas que nos contaban de niñ@s.
La trama fue un gran factor para que este libro me llegase a gustar tanto ya que tenemos a una joven que desea salvar a su familia y no le importa tener que sacrificarse para lograrlo. además de contar con el "plus" del cliché de "jovencita que se disfraza de hombre". Y si me conocéis bien no os debe de extrañar que me enganchará.
Y su protagonista femenina ha sido otro factor para que subiera el rating y, no solo por Nessa, sino también por esos secundarios que me han robado parte del corazón como sus hermanas gemelas o el estirado "príncipe" y su "sirviente" ambos invitados en su residencia del campo.
En cuanto al romance he de decir que me pareció demasiado precipitado. Si es cierto que he captado el por qué de esa relación amorosa que quiso darle la autora...Sin embargo no terminó de ser demasiado realista y eso hizo que le bajase un poco la valoración al final. Aun así soy una romántica y me he terminado por encariñar y pienso atesorar los recuerdos que he obtenido.
Quiero acabar esta reseña agradeciendo los años que he pasado leyendo sus maravillosas historias y por enseñarme el camino hacia este universo tan amplio que son los libros.
Rating:
4/5 ⭐
March 22, 2020
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Gallery Books in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Temptation's Darling is the last book from our beloved Johanna Lindsey, as many already know, this author passed away last October from a battle with cancer. I will admit that I wasn't sure I could get through this book and postponed it and even though I received the ARC for it, I really struggled with the energy into picking this book up because I have such love for this author so I did need to give myself time to wait for when I was emotionally and mentally ready for this story. I first off want to mention that this book was such a darling read and I had such a blast with this book. No surprise considering how flawless this author's writing is, but whew it was so different from anything I have read from her previously. It really kept me on my toes ....in a good way.
Temptation's Darling begins with our heroine. Vanessa has been living with her father for six years, when her father was forced to leave England due to blackmail and a scandal and secrets held by her mother, she chose to leave with her father. And spent quite a few years with him in Scotland, but now the time has come for her to have her season and be with her mother and sisters again. Vanessa is not ready to give up her freedom but knows this is what her father wants for her. On her journey she meets up with the rake and friend of "prinny" who is on a secretive mission of his own. be a protector of a secret prince. Through some adventure, scandal, secrets and passion Vanessa and Monty explore their relationship and their love will be tested ....
Temptation's Darling is such an endearing story that tugged at my heartstrings and I held so many delightful moments in experiencing this story. It was so bittersweet at times, and not going to lie I did get pretty emotional while reading this book. I found this story to be truly delightful in every way and from the moment these two meet up on the road and save each other, I was warmed by their bond. Loved their charming bantering and the secretive sensuality that builds between them. Both are so fierce and passionate in their lives, and definitely delivers all the yummy vibes you come to expect from this author.
We get quite a conflict in this story though with the whole triangle thing going on. Of course, its not your dreaded love triangle. Since Vanessa is set to marry a man she doesn't care for at all, but doing it so her father can come back home, and she is put in the middle of a horrible situation to protect her family. We see some secrets revealed about her mother and her true intention and the pain that love can bring at times. But have no fear, because Vanessa and Monty find their way towards their HEA and its so beautiful and epically done.
Overall I found Temptation's Darling to be a romance that will endear its reader to the heart and soul.....entertaining, dynamic and energizing!
Temptation's Darling is the last book from our beloved Johanna Lindsey, as many already know, this author passed away last October from a battle with cancer. I will admit that I wasn't sure I could get through this book and postponed it and even though I received the ARC for it, I really struggled with the energy into picking this book up because I have such love for this author so I did need to give myself time to wait for when I was emotionally and mentally ready for this story. I first off want to mention that this book was such a darling read and I had such a blast with this book. No surprise considering how flawless this author's writing is, but whew it was so different from anything I have read from her previously. It really kept me on my toes ....in a good way.
Temptation's Darling begins with our heroine. Vanessa has been living with her father for six years, when her father was forced to leave England due to blackmail and a scandal and secrets held by her mother, she chose to leave with her father. And spent quite a few years with him in Scotland, but now the time has come for her to have her season and be with her mother and sisters again. Vanessa is not ready to give up her freedom but knows this is what her father wants for her. On her journey she meets up with the rake and friend of "prinny" who is on a secretive mission of his own. be a protector of a secret prince. Through some adventure, scandal, secrets and passion Vanessa and Monty explore their relationship and their love will be tested ....
Temptation's Darling is such an endearing story that tugged at my heartstrings and I held so many delightful moments in experiencing this story. It was so bittersweet at times, and not going to lie I did get pretty emotional while reading this book. I found this story to be truly delightful in every way and from the moment these two meet up on the road and save each other, I was warmed by their bond. Loved their charming bantering and the secretive sensuality that builds between them. Both are so fierce and passionate in their lives, and definitely delivers all the yummy vibes you come to expect from this author.
We get quite a conflict in this story though with the whole triangle thing going on. Of course, its not your dreaded love triangle. Since Vanessa is set to marry a man she doesn't care for at all, but doing it so her father can come back home, and she is put in the middle of a horrible situation to protect her family. We see some secrets revealed about her mother and her true intention and the pain that love can bring at times. But have no fear, because Vanessa and Monty find their way towards their HEA and its so beautiful and epically done.
Overall I found Temptation's Darling to be a romance that will endear its reader to the heart and soul.....entertaining, dynamic and energizing!
October 30, 2020
5/5⭐
Mis inicios en la romántica fue con Johanna Lindsey y leer su última novela es triste porque ella ha fallecido hace un año y...no habrá más amores apasionados. Johanna fue un ícono de la novela romántica adulta no sólo con sus tapas con Fabio Lanzoni desnudo sino con su estilo, sus personajes (James Malory de "Amable y Tirano" me robó mi esencia en éste género 😆) y sus historias que allá por los 80 fueron furor. Hoy, en estos tiempos las historias de Johanna pueden algunos eriquetarlas de machistas pero como lectora de romántica adulta, para mí nada que ver.
Y Mi querida Tentación viene a caer en mis manos después de meses de no leer romance. Hoy me despido de la pluma de Johanna cuya prosa me ha hecho sonreír y devorarme el libro.
es la historia de Vanessa Blackburn quien yace escondida junto a su papá, el conde de Ketterham, huyendo de enemigos poderosos, en tierras de Escocia durante seis años lejos de sus dos hermanas gemelas y de su madre.
Vannesa decide por impulso marcharse con su papá, lo que cambiará su vida porque se convierten en exiliados y recibirá una educación muy distinta a la de sus hermanas. Vanessa aprenderá a ser abierta, libre y con ideas propias pero claro, debe volver a su casa y ser presentada en sociedad, pese a que no lo desea. De todas formas, en su viaje a Dawton Manor Vanessa vivirá una serie de aventuras viajando oculta con una apariencia nada habitual para su época (que para muchas puede ser un cliché pero esa firma de Johanna Lindsey) pero le sirve para escapar de las garras de los ladrones.
Y en ese viaje conocerá a 😍 Montgomery Townsend, un libertino con fama de ciertos actos cometidos lo que lo lleva a huir constantemente de maridos que solo quieren venganza contra él. Pero además, Monty esconde un secreto que lo hace pedir con urgencia un lugar donde esconderse y para ello llevará a cabo una misión que consiste en cuidar y proteger a un joven , el misterioso Charley, y para ello partirá a la casa de la condesa de Ketterham y en ése viaje conocerá a Vanessa y ésta será para él una piedra en el zapato...Y a partir de aquí, las cosas cambian.
Debo confesar que hice el esfuerzo de estirar la lectura porque no quería terminarlo ya que disfruté y suspiré de amor como sólo la novela romántica adulta ochentosa puede hacerlo. Y estoy triste porque nunca más volveré a leer algo nuevo de ella. Me leí todas sus obras anteriores pero re leerla (algo que hago poco y nada) no es lo mismo que esperar con ganas un libro nuevo de ella.
Lo recomiendo para todas las que somos romántica incurable. Es cierto, la historia no tiene grandes novedades más que algo al final pero Johanna fue la reina de la romántica y nosotras, sus súbditas, nos es de obligación leerla.
Mis inicios en la romántica fue con Johanna Lindsey y leer su última novela es triste porque ella ha fallecido hace un año y...no habrá más amores apasionados. Johanna fue un ícono de la novela romántica adulta no sólo con sus tapas con Fabio Lanzoni desnudo sino con su estilo, sus personajes (James Malory de "Amable y Tirano" me robó mi esencia en éste género 😆) y sus historias que allá por los 80 fueron furor. Hoy, en estos tiempos las historias de Johanna pueden algunos eriquetarlas de machistas pero como lectora de romántica adulta, para mí nada que ver.
Y Mi querida Tentación viene a caer en mis manos después de meses de no leer romance. Hoy me despido de la pluma de Johanna cuya prosa me ha hecho sonreír y devorarme el libro.
es la historia de Vanessa Blackburn quien yace escondida junto a su papá, el conde de Ketterham, huyendo de enemigos poderosos, en tierras de Escocia durante seis años lejos de sus dos hermanas gemelas y de su madre.
Vannesa decide por impulso marcharse con su papá, lo que cambiará su vida porque se convierten en exiliados y recibirá una educación muy distinta a la de sus hermanas. Vanessa aprenderá a ser abierta, libre y con ideas propias pero claro, debe volver a su casa y ser presentada en sociedad, pese a que no lo desea. De todas formas, en su viaje a Dawton Manor Vanessa vivirá una serie de aventuras viajando oculta con una apariencia nada habitual para su época (que para muchas puede ser un cliché pero esa firma de Johanna Lindsey) pero le sirve para escapar de las garras de los ladrones.
Y en ese viaje conocerá a 😍 Montgomery Townsend, un libertino con fama de ciertos actos cometidos lo que lo lleva a huir constantemente de maridos que solo quieren venganza contra él. Pero además, Monty esconde un secreto que lo hace pedir con urgencia un lugar donde esconderse y para ello llevará a cabo una misión que consiste en cuidar y proteger a un joven , el misterioso Charley, y para ello partirá a la casa de la condesa de Ketterham y en ése viaje conocerá a Vanessa y ésta será para él una piedra en el zapato...Y a partir de aquí, las cosas cambian.
Debo confesar que hice el esfuerzo de estirar la lectura porque no quería terminarlo ya que disfruté y suspiré de amor como sólo la novela romántica adulta ochentosa puede hacerlo. Y estoy triste porque nunca más volveré a leer algo nuevo de ella. Me leí todas sus obras anteriores pero re leerla (algo que hago poco y nada) no es lo mismo que esperar con ganas un libro nuevo de ella.
Lo recomiendo para todas las que somos romántica incurable. Es cierto, la historia no tiene grandes novedades más que algo al final pero Johanna fue la reina de la romántica y nosotras, sus súbditas, nos es de obligación leerla.
October 21, 2020
La trama toma un rumbo muy diferente a lo que esperaba desde el comienzo, me temo que llevaba una idea preconcebida totalmente errónea y me alegra que la autora consiguiese sorprenderme y descolocarme con la historia a partes iguales, disfruté de todo en conjunto más que si hubiese sido el romance que yo esperaba porque el factor sorpresa me pilló desprevenida.
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October 27, 2020
Una historia cargada de secretos, intrigas y férreas venganzas.
Mi querida tentación de Johanna Lindsey es una historia cargada de pasión, coqueteo y venganza, una búsqueda de la libertad y de la felicidad que unirá a dos espíritus salvajes, decididos y tenaces sin esperar que dicho nexo acabe destinándolos a un amor fuerte que aplacará sus más profundos deseos.
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Mi querida tentación de Johanna Lindsey es una historia cargada de pasión, coqueteo y venganza, una búsqueda de la libertad y de la felicidad que unirá a dos espíritus salvajes, decididos y tenaces sin esperar que dicho nexo acabe destinándolos a un amor fuerte que aplacará sus más profundos deseos.
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October 30, 2020
No conecté con la historia, me pareció aburridísima...
May 10, 2019
It was a tough call between a two and a three star rating for this book. I went with three, since I liked about three-quarters of the book, but I would go for 2-1/2 if I could.
I really loved the relationship between the two main characters. She is strong and independent; he admires her for these qualities. The two keep up a clever and flirtatious banter and always seem to be on equal footing. Both are hiding secrets from each other, but they are also aware of this fact and don't become overly troubled by it. Some depth is given to otherwise supporting characters by giving them their own chapters here and there. Some of those characters do bad and foolish things, thinking they are doing their best to protect those they love, but we're led to understand their motives, if not agree with their actions.
I really liked a lot of things about this book, except the sex scenes-which were ridiculous-and the ending-which felt rushed and, I thought, shortchanged some of the "villainous" characters, especially considering the ability of the author to create sympathy for characters in other parts of the book.
I really loved the relationship between the two main characters. She is strong and independent; he admires her for these qualities. The two keep up a clever and flirtatious banter and always seem to be on equal footing. Both are hiding secrets from each other, but they are also aware of this fact and don't become overly troubled by it. Some depth is given to otherwise supporting characters by giving them their own chapters here and there. Some of those characters do bad and foolish things, thinking they are doing their best to protect those they love, but we're led to understand their motives, if not agree with their actions.
I really liked a lot of things about this book, except the sex scenes-which were ridiculous-and the ending-which felt rushed and, I thought, shortchanged some of the "villainous" characters, especially considering the ability of the author to create sympathy for characters in other parts of the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 14, 2019
Temptation's Darling by Johanna Lindsey
What I find to be most intriguing about a Johanna Lindsey story is not that it is a romance, but that her heroines are statement. Temptation's Darling is not the story of a victim. Vanessa is determined to live on her own terms, despite her sex and because of upbringing. I admire a woman who knows her mind and follows her heart. Vanessa still has much to learn about love, life and adventure. Monty could be the tutor of a lifetime, if pride doesn't get in the way. Temptation's Darling is a passionate tale of a courageous soul and an unpredictable love that will captivate the heart and inspire the soul.
What I find to be most intriguing about a Johanna Lindsey story is not that it is a romance, but that her heroines are statement. Temptation's Darling is not the story of a victim. Vanessa is determined to live on her own terms, despite her sex and because of upbringing. I admire a woman who knows her mind and follows her heart. Vanessa still has much to learn about love, life and adventure. Monty could be the tutor of a lifetime, if pride doesn't get in the way. Temptation's Darling is a passionate tale of a courageous soul and an unpredictable love that will captivate the heart and inspire the soul.
July 17, 2019
I've been reading and loving Johanna Lindsey's writing for almost 25 years. I was eagerly awaiting Temptation's Darling release but although the story started of wonderfully it lost me almost half way through and never really caught my attention again. It really felt like a Johanna Lindsey-esque novel, like someone was trying to write like Johanna Lindsey, but it didn't feel authentic. The chemistry between the main characters was there, but the passion wasn't.
April 6, 2020
At the beginning, the story moves too slowly and didn't keep my attention well. After Nessi arrived at her mother's house, my eyes glued into the story.
I liked the wit and a sense of humor that she brings in her characters.
Nessi and Monty were delightful and funny. Overall it was a fun read.
I wish there's more story about Charley or Sebastian. But now she's gone.
Her last writing before she died. She was one of my favorite author. I will greatly miss her. Rest in peace.
I liked the wit and a sense of humor that she brings in her characters.
Nessi and Monty were delightful and funny. Overall it was a fun read.
I wish there's more story about Charley or Sebastian. But now she's gone.
Her last writing before she died. She was one of my favorite author. I will greatly miss her. Rest in peace.
July 12, 2019
3.5 stars, rounded up.
Lady Vanessa “Nessi” Blackburn has lived in Scotland with her exiled father, the Earl of Ketterham for the last six years, but now she is going to Cheshire to be reunited with her mother and twin sisters and to go to London for the season where she hopes to find a way to lift her father’s banishment.
Montgomery “Monty” Townsend, the youngest son of the Earl of Marlham, retired from the army at his father’s request and out of sheer boredom, started “fixing” potential scandals for the Prince Regent by acting as scapegoat for him. Currently Prince George’s amorous liaisons have set more than one angry husband after him and the Prince has yet another problem he needs handled, a problem that requires Monty to rusticate in the country. Lucky for Monty, the Prince has arranged accommodations with an old friend, Kathleen Blackburn.
Nessi and Monty meet on the road to her mother’s house, Nessi is disguised as a boy and appears to be traveling alone, so Monty invites her to join their party and quickly figures out she is not a boy. The shared secret begins a friendship between them and Monty’s support is invaluable to her once they reach her mother’s estate.
Once Nessi confronts her mother, she learns that her mom may have already found a way to bring her father back to England and Nessi immediately agrees to marry the son of the man that banished her father. The catch is the man – Daniel Rathban – doesn’t want to marry, he is an unrepentant rake who is completely jaded and has no interest in innocents. And for all her bravado, Nessi is an innocent and will need a teacher and she had the perfect man in mind – Monty! For his part, Monty is not happy about the engagement to Daniel, but Nessi will not reveal why she is so hell-bent on marrying him. All too soon, Monty realizes he wants Nessi for himself, but until he learns why she needs to marry Daniel, their chance fir love is doomed.
This was a cute story and I did enjoy it, but there is A LOT going on and most of it is ridiculous, plus just about every nobility title is used incorrectly and her mother’s title is so odd, that I can’t even begin to figure it out, the love scenes are tepid, the reason for Nessi’s father’s exile is lame and Monty is a bit hard to figure out – but for some reason, these things did not bother me nearly as much as I would have expected. The banter between Nessi and Monty is great, Nessi’s interaction with her sisters is spot on perfect, for the most part the book is just a lighthearted romp with a dash of drama and heartache, it is not perfect, but if you don’t try to take it too seriously, it is a very entertaining and enjoyable read.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an e-ARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
Lady Vanessa “Nessi” Blackburn has lived in Scotland with her exiled father, the Earl of Ketterham for the last six years, but now she is going to Cheshire to be reunited with her mother and twin sisters and to go to London for the season where she hopes to find a way to lift her father’s banishment.
Montgomery “Monty” Townsend, the youngest son of the Earl of Marlham, retired from the army at his father’s request and out of sheer boredom, started “fixing” potential scandals for the Prince Regent by acting as scapegoat for him. Currently Prince George’s amorous liaisons have set more than one angry husband after him and the Prince has yet another problem he needs handled, a problem that requires Monty to rusticate in the country. Lucky for Monty, the Prince has arranged accommodations with an old friend, Kathleen Blackburn.
Nessi and Monty meet on the road to her mother’s house, Nessi is disguised as a boy and appears to be traveling alone, so Monty invites her to join their party and quickly figures out she is not a boy. The shared secret begins a friendship between them and Monty’s support is invaluable to her once they reach her mother’s estate.
Once Nessi confronts her mother, she learns that her mom may have already found a way to bring her father back to England and Nessi immediately agrees to marry the son of the man that banished her father. The catch is the man – Daniel Rathban – doesn’t want to marry, he is an unrepentant rake who is completely jaded and has no interest in innocents. And for all her bravado, Nessi is an innocent and will need a teacher and she had the perfect man in mind – Monty! For his part, Monty is not happy about the engagement to Daniel, but Nessi will not reveal why she is so hell-bent on marrying him. All too soon, Monty realizes he wants Nessi for himself, but until he learns why she needs to marry Daniel, their chance fir love is doomed.
This was a cute story and I did enjoy it, but there is A LOT going on and most of it is ridiculous, plus just about every nobility title is used incorrectly and her mother’s title is so odd, that I can’t even begin to figure it out, the love scenes are tepid, the reason for Nessi’s father’s exile is lame and Monty is a bit hard to figure out – but for some reason, these things did not bother me nearly as much as I would have expected. The banter between Nessi and Monty is great, Nessi’s interaction with her sisters is spot on perfect, for the most part the book is just a lighthearted romp with a dash of drama and heartache, it is not perfect, but if you don’t try to take it too seriously, it is a very entertaining and enjoyable read.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an e-ARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
November 27, 2020
Alimentados cada uno por su misión personal. Dos desconocidos unirán sus caminos en una
aventura en donde se guardan secretos, y ambos lo saben, que se reconocen como iguales y que serán toda una gozada para el paladar lector. Con algunas intrigas que se van añadiendo en el camino, un elenco variopinto y un misterio por ahí, nos vamos a encontrar un romance en donde el cortejo viene acompañado de gran sentido del humor, de dos iguales, de grandes momentos y de un argumento que además de resaltar la fuerza de la familia, nos vuelve a mostrar mujeres que pisan fuerte, hombres visionarios y un romance que te hace suspirar en MI QUERIDA TENTACIÓN, que sin duda me robó el aliento.
No era de extrañar que la pluma de Johanna Lindsey apareciese por aquí, aún estoy sufriendo por le perdida de esta pluma, pero espero que aún tengamos alguna sorpresa en un futuro, aunque sin duda volveré a releer algunas de sus obras, que son una pasada. ¡feliz lectura!
aventura en donde se guardan secretos, y ambos lo saben, que se reconocen como iguales y que serán toda una gozada para el paladar lector. Con algunas intrigas que se van añadiendo en el camino, un elenco variopinto y un misterio por ahí, nos vamos a encontrar un romance en donde el cortejo viene acompañado de gran sentido del humor, de dos iguales, de grandes momentos y de un argumento que además de resaltar la fuerza de la familia, nos vuelve a mostrar mujeres que pisan fuerte, hombres visionarios y un romance que te hace suspirar en MI QUERIDA TENTACIÓN, que sin duda me robó el aliento.
No era de extrañar que la pluma de Johanna Lindsey apareciese por aquí, aún estoy sufriendo por le perdida de esta pluma, pero espero que aún tengamos alguna sorpresa en un futuro, aunque sin duda volveré a releer algunas de sus obras, que son una pasada. ¡feliz lectura!
July 14, 2019
Vanessa Blackburn has been in Scotland separated from her mother and living with her father. She has to return to England for her season and on her journey home, she meets Montgomery Townsend, a known rake. I have been a Johanna Lindsey fan since my teens and while this book had romance, danger and some intriguing plot lines, it didn't grab as some of her work in the past. For me, it was enjoyable and I loved the relationship between Vanessa and Monty but it wasn't what I would call, "unputdownable."
Thank you for this ARC in exchanged for my honest feedback.
Thank you for this ARC in exchanged for my honest feedback.
November 25, 2020
4.5 stars
August 15, 2020
3,5 Sapendo che questo è stato l'ultimo romanzo scritto dalla Lindsey prima della morte, l'ho letto con una strana commozione, memore anche di tanti bei libri precedenti.
Certo, forse non rientra tra i suoi migliori, tuttavia poggia su una storia quanto meno originale, anche se forse troppo complessa per risultare vivace in ogni pagina.
Un marito che coglie la moglie sul fatto e che, per lavare l'onta e la rabbia, uccide in duello l'amante. Tante storie partono o anche finiscono così, ma stavolta l'eroe buono è indotto alla fuga e all'esilio, nascondendosi per sei anni, perchè i parenti dell'ucciso reclamano vendetta e con uno scandalo potrebbero rovinare per sempre le tre figlie di William.
Così William, per amore delle bambine, se ne va sulle Highlands, portando soltanto la primogenita con sè, almeno fino all'età del debutto e del suo ritorno in società.
Naturalmente, la figlia è cresciuta un po' maschiaccio, cavalca un cavallo enorme, non ha paura di spacciarsi per maschio, e quindi non esita a scegliersi compagni di viaggio - a loro volta - molto particolari.
Diciamo che da questo momento in poi occorre sospendere del tutto la propria incredulità, perché la Lindsey non risparmia nulla, da falsi libertini in cerca di redenzione, a veri libertini con il cuore spezzato, da reali stranieri in incognito a madri-trafficone, pronte a tutto pur di evitare gli scandali, sino a un notevole intervento di Prinny (sì, il reggente) in tutta la faccenda.
Coerenza storica e di storia, addio. Ne viene fuori una matassa parecchio ingarbugliata, che si districa a fatica solo sul finale, e che però resta amabile nella lettura.
Se non altro, i colpi di scena non mancano, così come i duelli, i baci e i balli.
Anche i protagonisti sono simpatici, a modo loro, nonostante il loro amore abbia lo spessore della carta velina, quasi oscurato dai vari segreti e intrighi, per cui ciascuno mente su qualcosa (a fin di bene, ovvio!).
Sarebbero 3 stelle, mezza in più per nostalgia.
Certo, forse non rientra tra i suoi migliori, tuttavia poggia su una storia quanto meno originale, anche se forse troppo complessa per risultare vivace in ogni pagina.
Un marito che coglie la moglie sul fatto e che, per lavare l'onta e la rabbia, uccide in duello l'amante. Tante storie partono o anche finiscono così, ma stavolta l'eroe buono è indotto alla fuga e all'esilio, nascondendosi per sei anni, perchè i parenti dell'ucciso reclamano vendetta e con uno scandalo potrebbero rovinare per sempre le tre figlie di William.
Così William, per amore delle bambine, se ne va sulle Highlands, portando soltanto la primogenita con sè, almeno fino all'età del debutto e del suo ritorno in società.
Naturalmente, la figlia è cresciuta un po' maschiaccio, cavalca un cavallo enorme, non ha paura di spacciarsi per maschio, e quindi non esita a scegliersi compagni di viaggio - a loro volta - molto particolari.
Diciamo che da questo momento in poi occorre sospendere del tutto la propria incredulità, perché la Lindsey non risparmia nulla, da falsi libertini in cerca di redenzione, a veri libertini con il cuore spezzato, da reali stranieri in incognito a madri-trafficone, pronte a tutto pur di evitare gli scandali, sino a un notevole intervento di Prinny (sì, il reggente) in tutta la faccenda.
Coerenza storica e di storia, addio. Ne viene fuori una matassa parecchio ingarbugliata, che si districa a fatica solo sul finale, e che però resta amabile nella lettura.
Se non altro, i colpi di scena non mancano, così come i duelli, i baci e i balli.
Anche i protagonisti sono simpatici, a modo loro, nonostante il loro amore abbia lo spessore della carta velina, quasi oscurato dai vari segreti e intrighi, per cui ciascuno mente su qualcosa (a fin di bene, ovvio!).
Sarebbero 3 stelle, mezza in più per nostalgia.
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