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Boscastle #2
The Love Affair of an English Lord
Award-winning author Jillian Hunter both amuses and delights with another irresistible tale of scandal and seduction.
When Chloe Boscastle is caught indiscreetly kissing a man in a park, her brother Grayson–the protective patriarch of the Boscastle family–sends her off to a country manor to stay until the scandal in town subsides.
Soon after Chloe’s banishment begins, she is shocked to learn that her neighbor Dominic Breckland, the devilish Viscount Stratfield, has been killed in his bed. But she is even more stunned to discover the dangerously handsome “victim” taking refuge in her lingerie closet one night. By some miracle Dominic has survived his attack–and wishes the world to believe him dead. Can the alluring Lady Chloe keep his secret? Dominic uses all his masculine charm to persuade her as they work together to unmask his enemy. Of course, being caught sheltering a seductive scoundrel could further mar Chloe’s already tarnished reputation. But, really, what’s a little scandal to a lady in love?
When Chloe Boscastle is caught indiscreetly kissing a man in a park, her brother Grayson–the protective patriarch of the Boscastle family–sends her off to a country manor to stay until the scandal in town subsides.
Soon after Chloe’s banishment begins, she is shocked to learn that her neighbor Dominic Breckland, the devilish Viscount Stratfield, has been killed in his bed. But she is even more stunned to discover the dangerously handsome “victim” taking refuge in her lingerie closet one night. By some miracle Dominic has survived his attack–and wishes the world to believe him dead. Can the alluring Lady Chloe keep his secret? Dominic uses all his masculine charm to persuade her as they work together to unmask his enemy. Of course, being caught sheltering a seductive scoundrel could further mar Chloe’s already tarnished reputation. But, really, what’s a little scandal to a lady in love?
361 pages, Paperback
First published May 31, 2005
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Jillian Hunter
51 books429 followersJillian Hunter is the bestselling author of over twenty historical romances. She lives with her husband, three daughters, a pug and a poodle in Southern California. She loves anyone who can make her laugh, which means she is in love with Mike Myers and Tyler Perry.
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March 26, 2023
3 Estrellitas. Ha estado bien, pero tampoco me ha parecido una joyita. En ése sentido, creo que más o menos han ido por los mismos tiros el primer libro de la serie y éste segundo. Están bien, pero los falta algo para que sean más entrañables.
"Mi amado Lord" es el segundo libro de la serie Boscastle, una familia aristocrática de la Regencia inglesa, oscuros y peligrosos a su manera. En éste caso, la protagonista es Chloe, la hermana menor de los Boscastle, pero también la más descarada, vivaracha y escandalosa de todos.
Debido a sus recientes e indecorosos comportamientos, Grayson, el marqués de Sedgecroft y hermano mayor de Chloe, ha decidido mandarla al campo con sus tíos para alejarla de la ciudad, de sus tentaciones y de sus escándalos.
En el campo, Chloe se aburre como una ostra y está deseando una aventura, hasta el punto de que la aventura la encuentra a ella cuando un hombre, supuestamente muerto, aparece en su vestidor.
Dominic, el vizconde Stratfield, falleció hace un mes, o eso se piensa en el pueblo. Stratfield había sido un libertino, un hombre que saltaba de cama en cama, y a nadie en la localidad le ha extrañado que muriera a manos de cualquier marido celoso. A su vez, el pueblo fue testigo de su sepelio y se lo ha dado por muerto. Hasta que su figura aparece de vez en cuando y todo el mundo da por hecho que es su fantasma que anda buscando venganza.
Chloe no cree en esas tonterías sobre Stratfield, en lo que si cree es en que está un su vestidor, perfectamente vivo y herido. Dominic suplicará a Chloe que lo mantenga escondido un tiempo hasta que se cure de sus heridas, y ahí será cuando se inicie la relación entre ellos.
No, Dominic no murió a manos de un marido celoso, si no de alguien que lo quiere muerto porque tiene mucho que ganar si él desaparece. Ahí es cuando entrará en juego una trama de espionaje que no sólo entraña al protagonista, si no a todos los de la novela, pues algunas historias ocurridas en el pasado también atañen a los Boscastle, y juntos, Dominic y Chloe lucharán por su relación, pero también por desentrañar lo ocurrido y atrapar al asesino.
La trama en general ha estado bien, y aunque el libro empieza algo inverosímil y aburrido, admito que al principio me estaba costando un poco; a mitad de novela la trama ha mejorado, sobre todo la historia de trasfondo. En cuanto al romance, me ha gustado, pero tampoco me ha parecido inolvidable, pero sí me ha gustado el hecho de que él sea un libertino y ella una chica algo descocada para la época, y hayan acabado siendo tal para cual.
En general me parece que es una serie que se puede leer, pero tampoco me parece para tanto, o de lo mejor que se ha publicado de novela romántica. Me parece una serie más, pero es entretenida, quizás no del estilo de los Knight, los Bedwyn o las Wallflowers, todas éstas me parecen palabras mayores, pero se deja leer, y seguramente la continuaré.
"Mi amado Lord" es el segundo libro de la serie Boscastle, una familia aristocrática de la Regencia inglesa, oscuros y peligrosos a su manera. En éste caso, la protagonista es Chloe, la hermana menor de los Boscastle, pero también la más descarada, vivaracha y escandalosa de todos.
Debido a sus recientes e indecorosos comportamientos, Grayson, el marqués de Sedgecroft y hermano mayor de Chloe, ha decidido mandarla al campo con sus tíos para alejarla de la ciudad, de sus tentaciones y de sus escándalos.
En el campo, Chloe se aburre como una ostra y está deseando una aventura, hasta el punto de que la aventura la encuentra a ella cuando un hombre, supuestamente muerto, aparece en su vestidor.
Dominic, el vizconde Stratfield, falleció hace un mes, o eso se piensa en el pueblo. Stratfield había sido un libertino, un hombre que saltaba de cama en cama, y a nadie en la localidad le ha extrañado que muriera a manos de cualquier marido celoso. A su vez, el pueblo fue testigo de su sepelio y se lo ha dado por muerto. Hasta que su figura aparece de vez en cuando y todo el mundo da por hecho que es su fantasma que anda buscando venganza.
Chloe no cree en esas tonterías sobre Stratfield, en lo que si cree es en que está un su vestidor, perfectamente vivo y herido. Dominic suplicará a Chloe que lo mantenga escondido un tiempo hasta que se cure de sus heridas, y ahí será cuando se inicie la relación entre ellos.
No, Dominic no murió a manos de un marido celoso, si no de alguien que lo quiere muerto porque tiene mucho que ganar si él desaparece. Ahí es cuando entrará en juego una trama de espionaje que no sólo entraña al protagonista, si no a todos los de la novela, pues algunas historias ocurridas en el pasado también atañen a los Boscastle, y juntos, Dominic y Chloe lucharán por su relación, pero también por desentrañar lo ocurrido y atrapar al asesino.
La trama en general ha estado bien, y aunque el libro empieza algo inverosímil y aburrido, admito que al principio me estaba costando un poco; a mitad de novela la trama ha mejorado, sobre todo la historia de trasfondo. En cuanto al romance, me ha gustado, pero tampoco me ha parecido inolvidable, pero sí me ha gustado el hecho de que él sea un libertino y ella una chica algo descocada para la época, y hayan acabado siendo tal para cual.
En general me parece que es una serie que se puede leer, pero tampoco me parece para tanto, o de lo mejor que se ha publicado de novela romántica. Me parece una serie más, pero es entretenida, quizás no del estilo de los Knight, los Bedwyn o las Wallflowers, todas éstas me parecen palabras mayores, pero se deja leer, y seguramente la continuaré.
April 30, 2016
Eh, just kinda meh.
February 27, 2012
Disappointed. The book had so much potential. I liked the plot but unfortunately did not feel like I was given the opportunity to get to know the hero/heroine. Very superficial and silly. Too much dialogue which was nonsensical and did not seem appropriate to the situations they found themselves in.
Behavior did not seem right for the historical period and the speech didn't either.
Not for me.
Behavior did not seem right for the historical period and the speech didn't either.
Not for me.
April 19, 2022
Chloe and Dominic. 3.5 stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 18, 2016
Chloe Boscastle es quizás la más conflictiva de los hermanos Boscastle y es por ello que para evitar más escándalos la envían a vivir con sus tíos Humprey y Gwendolyn.
Sus intentos de reformarse darán al traste cuando aparece en su habitación el “fantasma” de Dominic Breckland, conde de Stratford. Ese hombre al que todos dan por muerto le creará nuevos problemas, sobre todo descubrir quién es su asesino y sobre todo evitar enamorarse de un hombre como él.
Es el segundo libro de esta serie que leo y al principio pintaba bien pero en fin me ha costado terminarlo, no sé si soy yo pero es que me costaba engancharme al relato.
La verdad es que todavía no me lo explico porque está bien narrado, tiene todo lo que tiene que tener una historia: un buen relato con su intriga, sus dosis de romance, su parte divertida pero…creo que le faltó esa chispa que hace saltar la emoción por una historia. Pese a que sus protagonistas son buenos, agradables, tanto Dominic como Chloe se quedaron en un quiero y no puedo, no llegué a conectar con ellos, no me sacaron ningún tipo de emoción.
Qué queréis que os diga la novela tiene todo para ser buena pero no transmite emoción, por lo menos a mí no me llega. Es como hacer un plato de comida, tiene todos los ingredientes con su medida correspondiente, está bien elaborado pero a la hora de probarlo, notas que no sabe bien, que le falta algo pues eso me pasa con este libro y es una pena.
No sé si repetiré con esta autora, me gustaría leer la novela correspondiente a Heath pero me echa para atrás encontrarme en la misma situación.
Sus intentos de reformarse darán al traste cuando aparece en su habitación el “fantasma” de Dominic Breckland, conde de Stratford. Ese hombre al que todos dan por muerto le creará nuevos problemas, sobre todo descubrir quién es su asesino y sobre todo evitar enamorarse de un hombre como él.
Es el segundo libro de esta serie que leo y al principio pintaba bien pero en fin me ha costado terminarlo, no sé si soy yo pero es que me costaba engancharme al relato.
La verdad es que todavía no me lo explico porque está bien narrado, tiene todo lo que tiene que tener una historia: un buen relato con su intriga, sus dosis de romance, su parte divertida pero…creo que le faltó esa chispa que hace saltar la emoción por una historia. Pese a que sus protagonistas son buenos, agradables, tanto Dominic como Chloe se quedaron en un quiero y no puedo, no llegué a conectar con ellos, no me sacaron ningún tipo de emoción.
Qué queréis que os diga la novela tiene todo para ser buena pero no transmite emoción, por lo menos a mí no me llega. Es como hacer un plato de comida, tiene todos los ingredientes con su medida correspondiente, está bien elaborado pero a la hora de probarlo, notas que no sabe bien, que le falta algo pues eso me pasa con este libro y es una pena.
No sé si repetiré con esta autora, me gustaría leer la novela correspondiente a Heath pero me echa para atrás encontrarme en la misma situación.
October 22, 2010
I wanted to like this book and while I didn’t dislike it, I did find myself putting it down over and over again. Both the hero and heroine are intriguing but there was something missing though I never could quite put my finger on what it was. Part of the issue was the lackadaisical ending which didn’t leave me convinced that this couple would be together for the next fifty years.
The Love Affair of an English Lord is a cute read but I was hoping for so much more. ~ Cerise, www.ireadromance.com
The Love Affair of an English Lord is a cute read but I was hoping for so much more. ~ Cerise, www.ireadromance.com
July 28, 2015
3.5 Stars
January 27, 2024
5/5 ⭐
“¿Cómo iba a explicarle que se había enamorado de un hombre que él creía enterrado? Si casi no se lo creía ni ella misma.”
👻ME ENCANTÓ. Es el 2do de la saga Boscastle y es muy muy pero MUY divertido. Mucho más que el 1ro, “Mi querido Marqués”. Acabo de descubrir que es una autora que sabe ser romántica y divertida a la vez.
👻En ésta historia tenemos a la familia de Chloe que para alejarla de su afición al escándalo y los bailes, decide recluirla en la aburrida mansión de su tío, Sir Humprey, con el objetivo de que se serene. Lo último que había hecho fue ser sorprendida in fraganti mientras se besaba con un joven barón. Atrás quedan las fiestas, las risas y las amistades más peligrosas.
👻Pero ahora se enfrenta a un “problema”: secuestrada en su propia casa por un hombre al que todos creen muerto, un sujeto peligroso, desesperado... y muy atractivo. O sea, “el problema” está instalado en su habitación con una herida de bala. Un hombre que sólo podía ser un fantasma: Dominic, vizconde de Stratfield, conocido por su hedonismo y libertinaje presuntamente asesinado. Pero como Chloe descubre pronto, el caballero está muy vivo... y su poder de seducción es más que una leyenda y ella empieza a sentirse atraída por él y viceversa.
👻Dominic no está realmente muerto, sino que simuló su muerte para inquietar al asesino que intentaba matarlo, quien no es otro que su tío. Después de una persecución, Dominic se esconde en el armario de Chloe, donde ésta lo encuentra muy vivo. Por su parte, Lord Stratfield no puede creer su mala suerte, porque de entre todas las mujeres, justamente la alocada hermana pequeña de Heath tiene que ser atractiva y atrevida. Si le hacía algo, Heath era capaz de partirlo en dos con sus propias manos, aunque en el pasado habían sido amigos.
👻Pronto, Chloe decide pasar de secuestrada a cómplice de Dominic, a pesar de los peligros, se sumará a otro pequeño escándalo, siendo ya una mujer enamorada porque luego de una serie de encuentros clandestinos subterráneos llenos de pasión, Chloe decide ayudarlo a ser libre por su cuenta.
👻Insisto: Es una novela muy divertida, emocionante, cuyos personajes no respetan las normas en el juego de la seducción porque el amor es así: atropella y quema. Mención especial para la tía Gwendolyn con sus ocurrencias disparatadas.
👻RECOMENDADA. Ansiosa por leer el 3ro que es la historia del misterioso Heath.
“¿Cómo iba a explicarle que se había enamorado de un hombre que él creía enterrado? Si casi no se lo creía ni ella misma.”
👻ME ENCANTÓ. Es el 2do de la saga Boscastle y es muy muy pero MUY divertido. Mucho más que el 1ro, “Mi querido Marqués”. Acabo de descubrir que es una autora que sabe ser romántica y divertida a la vez.
👻En ésta historia tenemos a la familia de Chloe que para alejarla de su afición al escándalo y los bailes, decide recluirla en la aburrida mansión de su tío, Sir Humprey, con el objetivo de que se serene. Lo último que había hecho fue ser sorprendida in fraganti mientras se besaba con un joven barón. Atrás quedan las fiestas, las risas y las amistades más peligrosas.
👻Pero ahora se enfrenta a un “problema”: secuestrada en su propia casa por un hombre al que todos creen muerto, un sujeto peligroso, desesperado... y muy atractivo. O sea, “el problema” está instalado en su habitación con una herida de bala. Un hombre que sólo podía ser un fantasma: Dominic, vizconde de Stratfield, conocido por su hedonismo y libertinaje presuntamente asesinado. Pero como Chloe descubre pronto, el caballero está muy vivo... y su poder de seducción es más que una leyenda y ella empieza a sentirse atraída por él y viceversa.
👻Dominic no está realmente muerto, sino que simuló su muerte para inquietar al asesino que intentaba matarlo, quien no es otro que su tío. Después de una persecución, Dominic se esconde en el armario de Chloe, donde ésta lo encuentra muy vivo. Por su parte, Lord Stratfield no puede creer su mala suerte, porque de entre todas las mujeres, justamente la alocada hermana pequeña de Heath tiene que ser atractiva y atrevida. Si le hacía algo, Heath era capaz de partirlo en dos con sus propias manos, aunque en el pasado habían sido amigos.
👻Pronto, Chloe decide pasar de secuestrada a cómplice de Dominic, a pesar de los peligros, se sumará a otro pequeño escándalo, siendo ya una mujer enamorada porque luego de una serie de encuentros clandestinos subterráneos llenos de pasión, Chloe decide ayudarlo a ser libre por su cuenta.
👻Insisto: Es una novela muy divertida, emocionante, cuyos personajes no respetan las normas en el juego de la seducción porque el amor es así: atropella y quema. Mención especial para la tía Gwendolyn con sus ocurrencias disparatadas.
👻RECOMENDADA. Ansiosa por leer el 3ro que es la historia del misterioso Heath.
April 19, 2012
I have read almost all of the Boscastle series and while some gripe that there isn't enough character development, I find Hunters books just right. No, there isn't a whole lot of character development or musings on motivation and the like, but sometimes I'm not in the mood for that and so I find Hunter fits the bill when I need something light and fun and sexy.
This book was just enough for what I wanted. Chloe and Dominic never really connected on a mental level, more physically than anything else, but I was okay with that. If you want something fun and easy and sexy, then this is for you. If you want something in-depth, skip it.
This book was just enough for what I wanted. Chloe and Dominic never really connected on a mental level, more physically than anything else, but I was okay with that. If you want something fun and easy and sexy, then this is for you. If you want something in-depth, skip it.
February 28, 2009
The Boscastle siblings are some of my favorite historical romance characters. They are all so passionate and stubborn, but also funny and lovable. Chloe and Dominic's story was no different. I loved the Stratfield Ghost and the concept of Chloe finding Dominic hiding in her unmentionables! The plot was predictable, but highly enjoyable.
August 7, 2010
The plot was pretty good …Dominic wants to find person who tried to kill him so he fakes his death and ends up hiding in Chloe's lingerie closet. It had some action and funny Aunt Gwen but it had lots of pondering. Eventually I ended up skimming, reading only dialogue.
March 13, 2016
La escandalosa Chloe Boscastle ha encontrado la horma de su zapato en el escándalo andante que se ha convertido Dominic, el difunto vizconde.
Da gusto encontrar una familia tan entrañable como esta.
Da gusto encontrar una familia tan entrañable como esta.
June 30, 2019
The Love Affair of an English Lord features an intriguing premise with a great mystery plot.
Chloe Boscastle is rusticating in the country after her brother sent her to live with family after she was caught kissing a man in a park. Soon after her arrival, she is shocked to hear her neighbor Dominic Breckland, the Viscount Stratfield, has been killed. Even more shocking, when she returns home one evening she finds the man hiding in her closet. Dominic is determined to find the person who tried to kill him and he needs to remain in hiding until he finds them. But as Chloe and Dominic spend more time together, their relationship quickly begins to heat up.
Chloe loves being in society, so being sent to the country is in her opinion, one of the worst things that could happen to her. I found her family’s reaction to be a bit over the top and I didn’t like how quick they were to dismiss Chloe’s feelings. There are very few chances for Chloe to interact with others while in the country which I think is in part why she latches onto Dominic so quickly after he mentions looking for the person who tried to kill him.
Dominic is very bitter about what happened to him and is determined to catch the person responsible. After discovering that his brother’s death may not have been an accident, Dominic began looking into the situation which is what ultimately led to someone trying to kill him. Despite the dangers to himself, Dominic refused to back off which was something I admired about him.
Chloe and Dominic’s relationship doesn’t get off to a great start due to Dominic’s arrival being perceived by Chloe as an intruder prior to her realizing who he is. Even after Chloe finds out who Dominic is, Dominic feels the need to threaten Chloe into helping him which didn’t exactly endear him to me. Dominic also has a tendency to push Chloe away for seemingly no reason which got frustrating after a while. I did end up enjoying the duo’s investigation into the person who tried to kill Dominic though and I loved the ultimately Chloe was the one to discover a key piece of information.
The Love Affair of an English Lord was an enjoyable enough read, I just didn’t love the relationship between the main characters. I would potentially read something else from this author in the future if the premise was one I would like.
Chloe Boscastle is rusticating in the country after her brother sent her to live with family after she was caught kissing a man in a park. Soon after her arrival, she is shocked to hear her neighbor Dominic Breckland, the Viscount Stratfield, has been killed. Even more shocking, when she returns home one evening she finds the man hiding in her closet. Dominic is determined to find the person who tried to kill him and he needs to remain in hiding until he finds them. But as Chloe and Dominic spend more time together, their relationship quickly begins to heat up.
Chloe loves being in society, so being sent to the country is in her opinion, one of the worst things that could happen to her. I found her family’s reaction to be a bit over the top and I didn’t like how quick they were to dismiss Chloe’s feelings. There are very few chances for Chloe to interact with others while in the country which I think is in part why she latches onto Dominic so quickly after he mentions looking for the person who tried to kill him.
Dominic is very bitter about what happened to him and is determined to catch the person responsible. After discovering that his brother’s death may not have been an accident, Dominic began looking into the situation which is what ultimately led to someone trying to kill him. Despite the dangers to himself, Dominic refused to back off which was something I admired about him.
Chloe and Dominic’s relationship doesn’t get off to a great start due to Dominic’s arrival being perceived by Chloe as an intruder prior to her realizing who he is. Even after Chloe finds out who Dominic is, Dominic feels the need to threaten Chloe into helping him which didn’t exactly endear him to me. Dominic also has a tendency to push Chloe away for seemingly no reason which got frustrating after a while. I did end up enjoying the duo’s investigation into the person who tried to kill Dominic though and I loved the ultimately Chloe was the one to discover a key piece of information.
The Love Affair of an English Lord was an enjoyable enough read, I just didn’t love the relationship between the main characters. I would potentially read something else from this author in the future if the premise was one I would like.
September 2, 2019
Chloe Bocastle is seen kissing a gentleman and her brother Grayson, the patriarch of the family, sends her off to the country until the scandal cools off. This happens on the page time of book 1, where Grayson is the hero.
Upon her arrival to the country, she finds her neighbor, Dominic, has been viciously murdered in his bed. Why, then, is he hiding in all of her unmentionables in her room? He is trying to solve the mystery of why someone wants him dead by continuing the play dead.
The first 100 pages take place basically in Chloe's bedroom where she discovers Dominic. I find Hunter's dialogue funny and fast paced, as usual. I think her flow has improved a bit with this story too. Some tension between them is built up, but doesn't go far, since Dominic is wounded.
Dominic had quite the scandalous reputation and now that he's 'dead', people claim his ghost is seducing people during the night. The rumors are quite funny and silly. There's a scene that I loved, where is does descend on Chloe while she sleeps, pleasuring her and leaving behind a white rose.
There were quite a few funny parts in this book. But I thought the character depth was lacking a bit. I also felt like Chloe gave in too fast for Dominic. There was no thought of the future repercussions and they hardly knew each other. I get that happens in romance, but I just didn't feel the build up at this point. Yet, overall, an enjoyable and fun read. Heath, another Boscastle brother, comes in toward the end of the story to wrap up the ends up Chloe's scandalous situation and he is the hero of book 3, The Wedding Night of an English Rogue.
Upon her arrival to the country, she finds her neighbor, Dominic, has been viciously murdered in his bed. Why, then, is he hiding in all of her unmentionables in her room? He is trying to solve the mystery of why someone wants him dead by continuing the play dead.
The first 100 pages take place basically in Chloe's bedroom where she discovers Dominic. I find Hunter's dialogue funny and fast paced, as usual. I think her flow has improved a bit with this story too. Some tension between them is built up, but doesn't go far, since Dominic is wounded.
Dominic had quite the scandalous reputation and now that he's 'dead', people claim his ghost is seducing people during the night. The rumors are quite funny and silly. There's a scene that I loved, where is does descend on Chloe while she sleeps, pleasuring her and leaving behind a white rose.
There were quite a few funny parts in this book. But I thought the character depth was lacking a bit. I also felt like Chloe gave in too fast for Dominic. There was no thought of the future repercussions and they hardly knew each other. I get that happens in romance, but I just didn't feel the build up at this point. Yet, overall, an enjoyable and fun read. Heath, another Boscastle brother, comes in toward the end of the story to wrap up the ends up Chloe's scandalous situation and he is the hero of book 3, The Wedding Night of an English Rogue.
June 19, 2020
Ah, don't we all wish that scary noise that goes thump in the night would turn out to be a tall, dark, and handsome gentleman hiding in our lingerie closet? A gentleman who desperately needs our help to keep his secret and let justice prevail!
I enjoyed this intrigue-laced romance and found it delightful to watch the "naughty" heroine sent away to the country in order to tame her "wild" ways get herself into a much greater scandal while rusticating in the bucolic English countryside. (Though to be fair, scandal did come knocking at her door . . . er . . . closet.) There were many entertaining moments in this story before the scoundrels met justice and the scandalous were redeemed by true love, but in the end, all was well -- just the way romance readers like it!
I enjoyed this intrigue-laced romance and found it delightful to watch the "naughty" heroine sent away to the country in order to tame her "wild" ways get herself into a much greater scandal while rusticating in the bucolic English countryside. (Though to be fair, scandal did come knocking at her door . . . er . . . closet.) There were many entertaining moments in this story before the scoundrels met justice and the scandalous were redeemed by true love, but in the end, all was well -- just the way romance readers like it!
October 10, 2015
Just couldn't get into it.
September 29, 2017
leído en Oct 2010
July 24, 2024
This author is just plain fun. Don't expect anything super angsty or groundbreaking here. It is a romp with some intrigue/mystery thrown in. No true deep emotions but some lust and some pining and a good HEA. And lots of hysterical scenes in a dressing closet. Seriously. Hunter knows how to set up a funny scene and then just keep it going. I was snorting quite a bit as Chloe, who is trying to be good after being banished to the country, just keeps having ridiculous things happen. Really didn't sense any connection at the beginning and thought the initial interactions with Dominic were a bit thin, but once I got past that, I simply enjoyed the fun style and easy writing. Escapism right here.
February 20, 2019
Meh. DNF.
July 14, 2010
A scoundrel who's presumed dead hiding in an exiled troublemaker's chest of underwear. A book starting like this can only predict lots of fun and this second installment in Hunter's Boscastle-series turned out to be a true treat in the Regency-genre.
Chloe is brazen, independent and quick-minded. A true Boscastle, nothing less than the male ones...
Her brothers and sister thought they had her neatly tucked away in the country with her aunt and uncle, where she can do no more harm to her already damaged reputation. For social-minded Chloe this is the worst punishment possible but little did they all know that she would find true love hiding in her underthings.
Dominic possesses a witty kind of sarcasm that had me grinning at some of his remarks towards Chloe in the beginning and laughing out loud at his interaction with Justin, Chloe's country suitor. This scene was extremely funny, but everything about this book was a delight: hero, heroin, secondary characters, the interactions, the plot.
I enjoyed this book even more than book 1 and I really loved that book too. But in this one the chemistry between Chloe and Dominic was really the cherry on the cake. Their interactions were sparkling, witty and they were both able to deliver smart quips and comebacks as good as they received them from each other. They fall for each other hard and deep and the intensity of their blossoming love is breath-taking.
It was a delight to meet those delicious Boscastle men again. Supportive, loving, taking care of each other in their own bossy and medling ways and always in for a bit of pranking and teasing. And of course it was lovely to see Jane being her magnificent self in this book accepting no nonsense from Grayson and the other siblings.
Quotes:
If he was going to die, for a second time this month, he might as well go out on a rousing sexual fantasy.
Chloe was his world, the flame that had given him hope in darkness. She was also a strong, earthy woman with a passionate nature, and the thought of spending forever with her left him breathless.
Chloe is brazen, independent and quick-minded. A true Boscastle, nothing less than the male ones...
Her brothers and sister thought they had her neatly tucked away in the country with her aunt and uncle, where she can do no more harm to her already damaged reputation. For social-minded Chloe this is the worst punishment possible but little did they all know that she would find true love hiding in her underthings.
Dominic possesses a witty kind of sarcasm that had me grinning at some of his remarks towards Chloe in the beginning and laughing out loud at his interaction with Justin, Chloe's country suitor. This scene was extremely funny, but everything about this book was a delight: hero, heroin, secondary characters, the interactions, the plot.
I enjoyed this book even more than book 1 and I really loved that book too. But in this one the chemistry between Chloe and Dominic was really the cherry on the cake. Their interactions were sparkling, witty and they were both able to deliver smart quips and comebacks as good as they received them from each other. They fall for each other hard and deep and the intensity of their blossoming love is breath-taking.
It was a delight to meet those delicious Boscastle men again. Supportive, loving, taking care of each other in their own bossy and medling ways and always in for a bit of pranking and teasing. And of course it was lovely to see Jane being her magnificent self in this book accepting no nonsense from Grayson and the other siblings.
Quotes:
If he was going to die, for a second time this month, he might as well go out on a rousing sexual fantasy.
Chloe was his world, the flame that had given him hope in darkness. She was also a strong, earthy woman with a passionate nature, and the thought of spending forever with her left him breathless.
February 24, 2012
A good mystery, although I didn't like this one quite as much as the first book in the series. A couple of plotholes left over (maybe Hunter is saving those). I do like how the Boscastles introduced in book 1 play a continuing part in Chloe's book.
July 6, 2012
Cute read. True to regency novels. Not a life changer but enjoyable
October 26, 2013
silly and overdone. but moderately enjoyable.
July 13, 2022
Sinopsis:
Para alejarla de su afición al escándalo y los bailes, la familia de Chloe ha terminado por recluirla en la aburrida mansión de su tío, Sir Humprey. Atrás quedan las fiestas, las risas y las amistades más peligrosas. Pero ahora se enfrenta a una situación inimaginable, secuestrada en su propia casa por un hombre al que todos creen muerto, un sujeto peligroso, desesperado... y muy atractivo. Un hombre que sólo podía ser un fantasma: Dominic, vizconde de Stratfield, presuntamente asesinado. Pero como Chloe descubre pronto, el caballero está muy vivo... y su poder de seducción es más que una leyenda. Pronto, Chloe decide pasar de secuestrada a cómplice de Dominic, a pesar de los peligros. Porque... ¿Qué es otro pequeño escándalo para una mujer enamorada?
Es una buena historia con bastante intriga y en si la historia de Dominic y su "muerte" me pareció bastante interesante, me encanto la fuerza de Chloe y como se puede ver la preocupación y el amor por toda su familia, también la tía de de Chloe logro sacarme un par de carcajadas con sus ocurrencias, aunque siento que pudo desarrollarse aun mas la historia si me gusto lo suficiente, ademas soy fan de esta familia así que espero que siga mejorando esta saga, es un buen libro si quieres algo solo para pasar el rato y pasarla bien.
Para alejarla de su afición al escándalo y los bailes, la familia de Chloe ha terminado por recluirla en la aburrida mansión de su tío, Sir Humprey. Atrás quedan las fiestas, las risas y las amistades más peligrosas. Pero ahora se enfrenta a una situación inimaginable, secuestrada en su propia casa por un hombre al que todos creen muerto, un sujeto peligroso, desesperado... y muy atractivo. Un hombre que sólo podía ser un fantasma: Dominic, vizconde de Stratfield, presuntamente asesinado. Pero como Chloe descubre pronto, el caballero está muy vivo... y su poder de seducción es más que una leyenda. Pronto, Chloe decide pasar de secuestrada a cómplice de Dominic, a pesar de los peligros. Porque... ¿Qué es otro pequeño escándalo para una mujer enamorada?
Es una buena historia con bastante intriga y en si la historia de Dominic y su "muerte" me pareció bastante interesante, me encanto la fuerza de Chloe y como se puede ver la preocupación y el amor por toda su familia, también la tía de de Chloe logro sacarme un par de carcajadas con sus ocurrencias, aunque siento que pudo desarrollarse aun mas la historia si me gusto lo suficiente, ademas soy fan de esta familia así que espero que siga mejorando esta saga, es un buen libro si quieres algo solo para pasar el rato y pasarla bien.
March 21, 2019
Pure unexplainable happiness!
I have enjoyed this incredible series when I first discovered it I. Paperback many years ago. I will admit to “killing” several series of books and having to replace them. I was so excited to see them on Kindle and be reintroduced to my beloved Boscastle Family and the lovable rakes and their true loves. I look forward to no longer having to agonize over having to replace my paperback copies any more. I look forward to rereading my favorite series again and again for many years to come. Thank you Jillian Hunter for the pure joy and happiness your books have given me over the years. I can’t wait for my daughter to read them finally. Over the years I’ve to,d her about them but we couldn’t find them as paperback books are slowly becoming a thing of the past. In retrospect at least I’ll save a few trees! I look forward to rereading this series to my hearts content.
I have enjoyed this incredible series when I first discovered it I. Paperback many years ago. I will admit to “killing” several series of books and having to replace them. I was so excited to see them on Kindle and be reintroduced to my beloved Boscastle Family and the lovable rakes and their true loves. I look forward to no longer having to agonize over having to replace my paperback copies any more. I look forward to rereading my favorite series again and again for many years to come. Thank you Jillian Hunter for the pure joy and happiness your books have given me over the years. I can’t wait for my daughter to read them finally. Over the years I’ve to,d her about them but we couldn’t find them as paperback books are slowly becoming a thing of the past. In retrospect at least I’ll save a few trees! I look forward to rereading this series to my hearts content.
December 25, 2018
Ok I really didn’t care for this one and I should have looked at the reviews I gave other novels in this series. I mean the plot was practically nonexistent and the characters were basically bubbleheads. The thing is I generally like this author but this series falls way short of what is expected from her.
March 19, 2019
Pretty good book, I enjoyed the characters and plot. I'm not really a fan of her smut but this was pretty decent. And I liked Dominic too.
May 8, 2019
Sí, sí. Muy romántico y todo, pero se enamoraron más rápido que un auto deportivo 😂😂 Aún así lo disfruté mucho y es el primer libro de este tipo que me saca carcajadas.
September 9, 2019
a little overdone, or perhaps a little raw? nonetheless, worthy mate for Chloe. best scenes of lingerie have come across. will continue on with the series...
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