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Boscastle #1
The Seduction of an English Scoundrel
Award-winning author Jillian Hunter pens a delightful romp of passion and tantalizing trickery proving all is fair in matters of love.
It would have been the wedding of the year–had the groom, Sir Nigel Boscastle, bothered to put in an appearance. To the shock of her distinguished guests, the respectable Lady Jane Welsham is left humiliated at the altar. Yet truth be told, although outwardly ruined she is elated to have escaped marriage to a man she does not love.
Enter Grayson Boscastle, the irresistible Marquess of Sedgecroft (and cousin to Nigel). Grayson’s duty is clear: salvage the young lady’s pride and reestablish the family’s good name, while repairing his own tarnished reputation as one of London’s most notorious scoundrels. Their whirlwind affair is the talk of the ton. Yet nothing is as it seems between the bewitching Lady Jane, who knows that her wedding was cleverly sabotaged, and her charming rogue, as they are drawn into an amusing game of seduction and secrets.
It would have been the wedding of the year–had the groom, Sir Nigel Boscastle, bothered to put in an appearance. To the shock of her distinguished guests, the respectable Lady Jane Welsham is left humiliated at the altar. Yet truth be told, although outwardly ruined she is elated to have escaped marriage to a man she does not love.
Enter Grayson Boscastle, the irresistible Marquess of Sedgecroft (and cousin to Nigel). Grayson’s duty is clear: salvage the young lady’s pride and reestablish the family’s good name, while repairing his own tarnished reputation as one of London’s most notorious scoundrels. Their whirlwind affair is the talk of the ton. Yet nothing is as it seems between the bewitching Lady Jane, who knows that her wedding was cleverly sabotaged, and her charming rogue, as they are drawn into an amusing game of seduction and secrets.
371 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 26, 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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May 13, 2024
Reread: 5/7/24
3.5 stars!
Lady Jane is embarrassingly left at the altar with the whole ton watching. Lord Grayson is furious that his cousin could hurt this "delectable" woman. The former rake decides to repair the family name by making amends to Jane. He offers to escort her about society to show that Jane is still marriage material. Love that! Unfortunately, his attraction to her complicates his good deed . He also admires that Jane is funny, clever, and strong. The fact that she can put on a brave face after the love of her life left her is impressive! Or is it?
Jane planned the whole thing! She and Nigel have been engaged since the cradle and love each other like brother and sister. She talks Nigel into running away to marry his family (impregnated) governess. All would have gone swimmingly if Grayson hadn't shown up. Jane can't resist the Boscastle charm and soon falls in love with the rake. She's scared to tell Grayson the truth, and she should be! When Grayson learns the truth, he decides to turn the tables on his love.
It's been years since I read this book. It didn't live up to my high expectations of what I remembered. This wasn't a bad book, but neither was it great. The story feels a little rushed in some places. The games between the MC got a little ridiculous and redundant at the end. Grayson's revenge was farfetched. What family would leave their daughter unchaperoned? He says he'll marry her after he takes his revenge and her parents are like, "Okay, ruin our daughter, ". Thanks, dad!
The story still had some entertaining parts. I really loved the MC! Grayson was charismatic and charming. My kind of H! Jane was likable, funny, and mature (TG!). They were extremely compatible and watching their love develope was wonderful. Their siblings added to the craziness (in a good way) of the plot. I'm tempted to read their books next
Conclusion: I would give this book 3 stars! It was entertaining even with some of the problems. This was just an easy, light read
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Read: 7/22/10
Cute story!!
3.5 stars!
Lady Jane is embarrassingly left at the altar with the whole ton watching. Lord Grayson is furious that his cousin could hurt this "delectable" woman. The former rake decides to repair the family name by making amends to Jane. He offers to escort her about society to show that Jane is still marriage material. Love that! Unfortunately, his attraction to her complicates his good deed . He also admires that Jane is funny, clever, and strong. The fact that she can put on a brave face after the love of her life left her is impressive! Or is it?
Jane planned the whole thing! She and Nigel have been engaged since the cradle and love each other like brother and sister. She talks Nigel into running away to marry his family (impregnated) governess. All would have gone swimmingly if Grayson hadn't shown up. Jane can't resist the Boscastle charm and soon falls in love with the rake. She's scared to tell Grayson the truth, and she should be! When Grayson learns the truth, he decides to turn the tables on his love.
It's been years since I read this book. It didn't live up to my high expectations of what I remembered. This wasn't a bad book, but neither was it great. The story feels a little rushed in some places. The games between the MC got a little ridiculous and redundant at the end. Grayson's revenge was farfetched. What family would leave their daughter unchaperoned? He says he'll marry her after he takes his revenge and her parents are like, "Okay, ruin our daughter, ". Thanks, dad!
The story still had some entertaining parts. I really loved the MC! Grayson was charismatic and charming. My kind of H! Jane was likable, funny, and mature (TG!). They were extremely compatible and watching their love develope was wonderful. Their siblings added to the craziness (in a good way) of the plot. I'm tempted to read their books next
Conclusion: I would give this book 3 stars! It was entertaining even with some of the problems. This was just an easy, light read
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Read: 7/22/10
Cute story!!
February 23, 2023
3 Estrellitas. Ha estado bien para iniciarse con la serie y conocer a la autora, pero tampoco me ha parecido como para tirar cohetes. A veces me parecía un libro más, pero en otras ocasiones su comedia hacía las delicias de las lectoras.
Empecé "Mi amado marqués" con muchas ganas un fin de semana que dispongo de tiempo para leer. Pero los días de diario son un suplicio porque por más que quiero no avanzo ni saco tiempo para leer. Supongo que por eso la segunda parte del libro me ha costado más.
"Mi amado marqués" es el primer libro de la serie Boscastle. Los Boscastle son una familia aristocrática de la Regencia inglesa. A su modo, son todos hermosos, seductores y unos canallas.
Jane va a casarse con uno de los Boscastle, pero no con uno de los buenos especímenes. Toda su vida, desde la cuna, su familia planeó su boda con Nigel Boscastle, y ahora, el día de la boda, el novio no se presenta. Tras horas de espera, se hace evidente que el novio ha dejado plantada a la novia. Y lejos de pensar la congoja por la que ésta está pasando, lo cierto es que Jane no parece afectada.
Para Jane, Nigel ha sido siempre como un amigo o un hermano, él está enamorado de otra persona y no quiere que el suyo sea un matrimonio desgraciado. Jane prefiere quedarse soltera a tener un matrimonio sin amor. Así que juntos planean que él no se presente.
En seguida el escándalo de la novia plantada es mayúsculo, y para ahorrarle a Jane ésa situación, Grayson Boscastle, el marqués y cabeza de la familia, decide erigirse en su paladín, amparar a la novia dándole su protección para que el escándalo sea menor y ella tenga la oportunidad de otro matrimonio.
Pero Grayson y Jane están en peligro de enamorarse el uno del otro. Paseos, bailes, reuniones. Grayson se porta como un buen acompañante, casi como un pretendiente, pero Grayson es un libertino, un canalla que ha tenido montones de amantes. ¿Qué puede ver en Jane?
La verdad es que a Grayson, Jane le atrae mucho, como no lo ha hecho una mujer en mucho tiempo, y ésa atracción debería preocuparle, pero no es así. A Jane también le gusta ése hombre atractivo, del que sabe no debería enamorarse. Y su sentimiento de culpa será mucho mayor al ver cómo crece el afecto entre ambos mientras ella guarda un secreto que podría destruir lo que ambos están empezando.
La situación llegará a tal calibre que cuando Grayson se entere del secreto de Jane, su venganza será terrible. Y aquí ha sido para mí cuando el libro ha declinado. Hasta entonces, me estaba gustando bastante. Pero después no me gusta cómo ha tratado a Jane, ni su castigo ejemplar, aunque todo fuera finalmente para conseguirla. Creo que esto es lo que ha flaqueado en la trama.
Aún así, el libro está bien escrito, y como inicio de serie no ha estado mal. El romance está bien, lejos de ése trama de venganza, que creo podría haberse ahorrado la autora. Pero lo que sí que me ha descuadrado es la familiaridad con que se tratan los personajes, llamandose por sus nombres de pila en vez de formalmente o por sus títulos. Eso hace que me salga de la trama y lea sobre personajes contemporáneos vestidos de época, no es un detalle que me guste en las novelas.
Pero ya que he empezado, continuaré la serie, pues algunos de los Boscastle me han llamado mucho la atención.
Empecé "Mi amado marqués" con muchas ganas un fin de semana que dispongo de tiempo para leer. Pero los días de diario son un suplicio porque por más que quiero no avanzo ni saco tiempo para leer. Supongo que por eso la segunda parte del libro me ha costado más.
"Mi amado marqués" es el primer libro de la serie Boscastle. Los Boscastle son una familia aristocrática de la Regencia inglesa. A su modo, son todos hermosos, seductores y unos canallas.
Jane va a casarse con uno de los Boscastle, pero no con uno de los buenos especímenes. Toda su vida, desde la cuna, su familia planeó su boda con Nigel Boscastle, y ahora, el día de la boda, el novio no se presenta. Tras horas de espera, se hace evidente que el novio ha dejado plantada a la novia. Y lejos de pensar la congoja por la que ésta está pasando, lo cierto es que Jane no parece afectada.
Para Jane, Nigel ha sido siempre como un amigo o un hermano, él está enamorado de otra persona y no quiere que el suyo sea un matrimonio desgraciado. Jane prefiere quedarse soltera a tener un matrimonio sin amor. Así que juntos planean que él no se presente.
En seguida el escándalo de la novia plantada es mayúsculo, y para ahorrarle a Jane ésa situación, Grayson Boscastle, el marqués y cabeza de la familia, decide erigirse en su paladín, amparar a la novia dándole su protección para que el escándalo sea menor y ella tenga la oportunidad de otro matrimonio.
Pero Grayson y Jane están en peligro de enamorarse el uno del otro. Paseos, bailes, reuniones. Grayson se porta como un buen acompañante, casi como un pretendiente, pero Grayson es un libertino, un canalla que ha tenido montones de amantes. ¿Qué puede ver en Jane?
La verdad es que a Grayson, Jane le atrae mucho, como no lo ha hecho una mujer en mucho tiempo, y ésa atracción debería preocuparle, pero no es así. A Jane también le gusta ése hombre atractivo, del que sabe no debería enamorarse. Y su sentimiento de culpa será mucho mayor al ver cómo crece el afecto entre ambos mientras ella guarda un secreto que podría destruir lo que ambos están empezando.
La situación llegará a tal calibre que cuando Grayson se entere del secreto de Jane, su venganza será terrible. Y aquí ha sido para mí cuando el libro ha declinado. Hasta entonces, me estaba gustando bastante. Pero después no me gusta cómo ha tratado a Jane, ni su castigo ejemplar, aunque todo fuera finalmente para conseguirla. Creo que esto es lo que ha flaqueado en la trama.
Aún así, el libro está bien escrito, y como inicio de serie no ha estado mal. El romance está bien, lejos de ése trama de venganza, que creo podría haberse ahorrado la autora. Pero lo que sí que me ha descuadrado es la familiaridad con que se tratan los personajes, llamandose por sus nombres de pila en vez de formalmente o por sus títulos. Eso hace que me salga de la trama y lea sobre personajes contemporáneos vestidos de época, no es un detalle que me guste en las novelas.
Pero ya que he empezado, continuaré la serie, pues algunos de los Boscastle me han llamado mucho la atención.
January 12, 2026
Finally, a great historical book!
Plot
Jane stood alone at the altar, everyone felt bad for her. Little did they know, she planned this all along. Grayson, a Marquess, Rake extraordinaire, felt bad and "faked court her" so she's not ostracised by the Ton. That was not in Jane's plan, but hey, getting courted by a handsome man is hardly a problem.
Review
You know how sometimes author says a character is a Rake, but they just occasionally enjoy sex, like Michael Stirling, and the Bridgerton brothers? When Jillan Hunter says a character is a Rake, he's a Rake. Although I do like that she didn't take it too far.
The Mc's physical chemistry is off the charts! The hero is obsessed w her, the smut is good.
Grayson, although gallant in his pursuit of Jane, is occasionally a perv and a hypocrite. I still like him very much, and that has something to do with his attention being solely on the heroine.
This book really shows how their connection is made. I appreciate that. I don't think I get a lot of heart to heart in books lately, but this one takes the cake. They spent weeks together, actually getting to know eachother, and their connection and friendship sounds believable.
I would have like Jane to be pursued by more men just to get Gray's ego down, but alas.
There's a lot of talk on gossip and how one bad move= bad reputation, but it's easily fixed, turns out. The ton in this book is very fickle so don't take it seriously.
Grayson was a bit mean at times, in terms of teasing her, but they already had a marriage contract so I'll let it slide.
I do not enjoy the bit with the courtesan. It was supposed to be funny and everything, but it just brings me a lot of second-hand embarrassment. I'll ignore it, toss it from my memory.
Overall, a very easy book to read. Funny and lighthearted.
Thank you to Irene/Daemyra for choosing this one for us to buddy-read. We really lucked out!
Plot
Jane stood alone at the altar, everyone felt bad for her. Little did they know, she planned this all along. Grayson, a Marquess, Rake extraordinaire, felt bad and "faked court her" so she's not ostracised by the Ton. That was not in Jane's plan, but hey, getting courted by a handsome man is hardly a problem.
Review
You know how sometimes author says a character is a Rake, but they just occasionally enjoy sex, like Michael Stirling, and the Bridgerton brothers? When Jillan Hunter says a character is a Rake, he's a Rake. Although I do like that she didn't take it too far.
The Mc's physical chemistry is off the charts! The hero is obsessed w her, the smut is good.
Grayson, although gallant in his pursuit of Jane, is occasionally a perv and a hypocrite. I still like him very much, and that has something to do with his attention being solely on the heroine.
This book really shows how their connection is made. I appreciate that. I don't think I get a lot of heart to heart in books lately, but this one takes the cake. They spent weeks together, actually getting to know eachother, and their connection and friendship sounds believable.
I would have like Jane to be pursued by more men just to get Gray's ego down, but alas.
There's a lot of talk on gossip and how one bad move= bad reputation, but it's easily fixed, turns out. The ton in this book is very fickle so don't take it seriously.
Grayson was a bit mean at times, in terms of teasing her, but they already had a marriage contract so I'll let it slide.
I do not enjoy the bit with the courtesan. It was supposed to be funny and everything, but it just brings me a lot of second-hand embarrassment. I'll ignore it, toss it from my memory.
Overall, a very easy book to read. Funny and lighthearted.
Thank you to Irene/Daemyra for choosing this one for us to buddy-read. We really lucked out!
March 4, 2017
**3.5**
Es sin duda uno de los libros más cómicos que he leído este mes, pero aunque creo que la pluma de esta autora es muy buena, le falta pulir algunas cosillas. Con los años leyendo este género me he vuelvo más exigente y aunque este libro me dejó una muy agradable sensación no puedo ponerle más de 3.5. Porque aunque el ritmo fue fluido siento que la historia tenía mucho más potencial porque vamos... una no todos los días sabotea su propia boda. Y mucho menos en esa epoca que dicho sea de paso me costó un poco ubicarla por la forma de tratarse entre los protagonistas. No se si sea cosa de la traducción o ya estaba escrito así pero a mí tanta familiaridad se me hizo extraña en un principio. Sabiendo como era la sociedad en ese tiempo.
En fin, el descubrimiento de esta autora me deja queriendo saber más sobre los protagonistas de los próximos libros, y una sensación muy pero muy agradable.
Es sin duda uno de los libros más cómicos que he leído este mes, pero aunque creo que la pluma de esta autora es muy buena, le falta pulir algunas cosillas. Con los años leyendo este género me he vuelvo más exigente y aunque este libro me dejó una muy agradable sensación no puedo ponerle más de 3.5. Porque aunque el ritmo fue fluido siento que la historia tenía mucho más potencial porque vamos... una no todos los días sabotea su propia boda. Y mucho menos en esa epoca que dicho sea de paso me costó un poco ubicarla por la forma de tratarse entre los protagonistas. No se si sea cosa de la traducción o ya estaba escrito así pero a mí tanta familiaridad se me hizo extraña en un principio. Sabiendo como era la sociedad en ese tiempo.
En fin, el descubrimiento de esta autora me deja queriendo saber más sobre los protagonistas de los próximos libros, y una sensación muy pero muy agradable.
July 31, 2014
Honestly, sometimes I wonder why I even bother. I don't really like romances very much. And yet, every once in a while, when one crops up on a list by an author who hasn't utterly disgusted me yet, I pick it up. I think I'm trying to prove I'm not a book snob. See, I'll read anything! Even romance!
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Note: The rest of this review has been withdrawn due to the changes in Goodreads policy and enforcement. You can read why I came to this decision here.
In the meantime, you can read the entire review at Smorgasbook
January 20, 2026
A very good regency romance that ticks off regency romance bingo: It's the start of a family series so we are introduced to a large cast of supporting characters, the heroine and hero battle it out with witty banter, each scene is either at a ball, a drive, or someone's sitting room, and the mood is light.
I never read Jillian Hunter before, and the cover for this book would have made me pass it over, but the blurb sounded interesting. The writing style is easy to read and the humour is so regency romance- it can be silly, Jeeves and Wooster style, which I love. I also loved the fast burn rate. Fast for a historical romance. He kisses her on the day of her jilting! The foreplay is good, often better than the boudoir scenes we are treated to (I think 2?)
Grayson, once a scoundrel, assumes the head of the family after his father passed away unexpectedly. He has been adjusting to his new role surprisingly well, and has offered his chapel as the venue for one of his cousin's wedding to the heroine, Jane. Jane has been jilted at the altar, and Grayson, feeling his responsibilities/intrigued by the bride, decides he will help her by squiring her around, in the hope that she can land another match, because he feels that it is his job to make some amends for a member of his household. Unbeknownst to Grayson, Jane does not want to be married and had cooked up this whole jilting scheme with her betrothed, Nigel.
From there, the story is Grayson and Jane getting to know each other. There are some fun turning-points in the novel. I admired Jane because she reminded me a lot of an Amanda Quick heroine: she was confident, no-nonsense, practical about things, but also in tune with her sensuality. No hemming and hawing about being intimate with Grayson or deceiving him. Yes, some, but not that self-flagellation that some authors make their heroines go through. Definitely wallpaper romance, but a delightful romp.
Buddy read with Millie!
Reading bingo:
6 a pink book cover
I never read Jillian Hunter before, and the cover for this book would have made me pass it over, but the blurb sounded interesting. The writing style is easy to read and the humour is so regency romance- it can be silly, Jeeves and Wooster style, which I love. I also loved the fast burn rate. Fast for a historical romance. He kisses her on the day of her jilting! The foreplay is good, often better than the boudoir scenes we are treated to (I think 2?)
Grayson, once a scoundrel, assumes the head of the family after his father passed away unexpectedly. He has been adjusting to his new role surprisingly well, and has offered his chapel as the venue for one of his cousin's wedding to the heroine, Jane. Jane has been jilted at the altar, and Grayson, feeling his responsibilities/intrigued by the bride, decides he will help her by squiring her around, in the hope that she can land another match, because he feels that it is his job to make some amends for a member of his household. Unbeknownst to Grayson, Jane does not want to be married and had cooked up this whole jilting scheme with her betrothed, Nigel.
From there, the story is Grayson and Jane getting to know each other. There are some fun turning-points in the novel. I admired Jane because she reminded me a lot of an Amanda Quick heroine: she was confident, no-nonsense, practical about things, but also in tune with her sensuality. No hemming and hawing about being intimate with Grayson or deceiving him. Yes, some, but not that self-flagellation that some authors make their heroines go through. Definitely wallpaper romance, but a delightful romp.
Buddy read with Millie!
Reading bingo:
6 a pink book cover
September 18, 2010
While I did like elements of the story, I got frustrated with some logic flaws. Theoretically, the heroine was "ruined" owing to the fact that her bridegroom jilted her at the altar. Turns out that she herself set this up; neither she nor her intended had ever wanted to marry, and he wanted to marry someone else. OK, so why not just have him elope a week before the wedding? Why put herself in the position of standing at the altar before a crowd of people for hours waiting for the man she knew would never come? And yes, it's true that a woman's reputation would be tarnished by such a situation, but to make out like she would not be accepted in respectable company because of it - that's a bit much. If she had the connections, she could easily persuade the ton she was the wronged party, and her reputation would survive it. But hey, just to make the story good, the male protag decides to "salvage" her reputation by appearing to court her, temporarily. He happens to be a renowned rake, and his instant, avid attentions to her right after she's abandoned at the altar would hardly help her repair her reputation. Rather, it would more likely cause people to speculate that maybe her bridegroom jilted her because he found out she was fooling around with the rake. There's more like that; I often felt like the author was bending rules of logic in order to put her characters in the dramatic situations.
January 29, 2015
Lady Jane, has been stood up at the altar by her fiancée, and close friend. Everyone is heartbroken for
her, but Jane can’t wait for the opportunity to find true love. Jane has a secret that she hatched, and she is joyful at the current events, now she knows it will be up to her to make her own fate. But there is one obstacle that she didn’t plan on…Grayson Boscatsle. Gray is furious at his cousin, and knows that it is up to him to maintain the family honor, and seek reparations for the wrong done. But for some reason, Jane doesn’t seem all that heartbroken over what has happened. Gray just assumed she is putting a good front, and he insists that he escort her around town, and show others what he sees in her. But before long, he starts to fall in love with her, but the secret that Jane is hiding from him, will bring about a sensual game of seduction and secrets…but who will win and triumph?
Jillian Hunter has been around for quite some time, but for some reason this is the first time I have read a book of hers. She has been on my watch list for a while, and I just had to try her out when I noticed this series on the shelves of my local library. So I thought I would be “original” and try this series in order. Let’s see if I can complete this “mission impossible” since I seem to have the worst habit of reading a series out of order. Any who….I will say that I truly loved this story. Now it did take me a bit of time to get into the book, but I think I was just adjusting to the unique writing style of the author.
This book was a ball of laughs and giggles, and I loved this couple. They were so engaging, especially to this reader, and the interaction between them was contagious, I just almost wished I could just jump into the pages and join in their fun. Now the real fun…doesn’t happen until toward the end and wow did that surprise me. Normally, with a plot line like this one, you don’t expect it to turn out this way, but this author really twisted her way with this story; I loved her creativity with the series of events. The way she forms these characters, well it was just charming. I loved every one that played a part in the story. What I also loved was seeing the family of Gray…their comradery and teasing of each other, added a certain flair to the story and a bit of drama at times. But what exquisite drama it is! An lighthearted and playful story with a touch of sensuality and moving emotions…Deliciously SEXY!!
her, but Jane can’t wait for the opportunity to find true love. Jane has a secret that she hatched, and she is joyful at the current events, now she knows it will be up to her to make her own fate. But there is one obstacle that she didn’t plan on…Grayson Boscatsle. Gray is furious at his cousin, and knows that it is up to him to maintain the family honor, and seek reparations for the wrong done. But for some reason, Jane doesn’t seem all that heartbroken over what has happened. Gray just assumed she is putting a good front, and he insists that he escort her around town, and show others what he sees in her. But before long, he starts to fall in love with her, but the secret that Jane is hiding from him, will bring about a sensual game of seduction and secrets…but who will win and triumph?
Jillian Hunter has been around for quite some time, but for some reason this is the first time I have read a book of hers. She has been on my watch list for a while, and I just had to try her out when I noticed this series on the shelves of my local library. So I thought I would be “original” and try this series in order. Let’s see if I can complete this “mission impossible” since I seem to have the worst habit of reading a series out of order. Any who….I will say that I truly loved this story. Now it did take me a bit of time to get into the book, but I think I was just adjusting to the unique writing style of the author.
This book was a ball of laughs and giggles, and I loved this couple. They were so engaging, especially to this reader, and the interaction between them was contagious, I just almost wished I could just jump into the pages and join in their fun. Now the real fun…doesn’t happen until toward the end and wow did that surprise me. Normally, with a plot line like this one, you don’t expect it to turn out this way, but this author really twisted her way with this story; I loved her creativity with the series of events. The way she forms these characters, well it was just charming. I loved every one that played a part in the story. What I also loved was seeing the family of Gray…their comradery and teasing of each other, added a certain flair to the story and a bit of drama at times. But what exquisite drama it is! An lighthearted and playful story with a touch of sensuality and moving emotions…Deliciously SEXY!!
June 21, 2021
*4.5 stars ✨
April 19, 2022
Jane and Grayson. I enjoyed this one, but the later part of the story both Jane and Gray did things that was quite over the top.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 18, 2015
I loved it! It was fun and full of humor with just the right amount of steam. My only complaint was that I thought the ending could have been shortened up a bit. It seemed to take a little longer to wrap everything all up than it needed to. But other than that it was a great book :)
January 22, 2014
Author: Jillian Hunter
First published: 2005
Length: 5313 locations, 371 pages
Setting: London 1814
Sex: Frequent and explicit.
Includes: Excerpt from The Love Affair of an English Lord.
I made a mistake. I admit it. I shouldn't have bought this book. I'd read Book 2 of the series and been desperately disappointed. But I forgot to check my books/reviews and was intrigued.
And then I started reading...
Jane is left standing at the altar by one cousin, immediately squired about town with another. As his reputation for rakishness and demireps precedes them, the reader is left watching the train wreck unfold.
Oh, thinks our Hero, nothing can possibly go wrong!
And so lust goggles lead our once demure and intelligent heroine into many situations of potential disgrace - and he doesn't care!
Oh my, oh my! How can he ever forgive me for choosing not to marry my friend who has gotten another woman pregnant, and encouraging him to be with her! This man who has constantly forced his attentions upon me despite my clear wishes may think less of me! Oh woe is me...
*slap*
And let's not forget Simon, brother and chaperone, so brilliantly inept he loses her to dally with his own paramours at every turn. Our Darling Dad who holds Jane completely responsible for her fall from grace and sets her up to be an object of society's derision.
Argh!
Everyone is constantly moving outside the social mores. She is ruined and no one cares.
But finally, my biggest issue with this book. A Hero who is a manipulative bully with abusive stalker tendencies and a Dominant streak. Ladies of the Romance Novels, if he is telling you what to wear, determining when and where you will see your friends and watching over those encounters, taking you places you feel uncomfortable, stopping you from talking to others... Run Away. These are those signals you should be reading.
He sets her up for humiliation and she understands. It was all because the poor dear was hurt and really it's a sign of how much he lurves her.
Sure, there's redemption. But I was no longer giving a fuck.
I wanted to enjoy it.
I was looking to like it.
I was wrong.
The Boscastle Series:
Book 1 The Seduction of an English Scoundrel - Grayson and Jane
Book 2 The Love Affair of an English Lord - Chloe and Dominic
Book 3 The Wedding Night of an English Rogue - Heath and Julia
Book 4 The Wicked Games of a Gentleman - Drake and Eloise
Book 5 The Sinful Nights of a Nobleman - Devon and Jocelyn
Book 6 The Devilish Pleasures of a Duke - Emma and Adrian
Book 7 Wicked as Sin - Gabriel and Alethea
Book 8 A Wicked Lord at the Wedding - Sebastien and Eleanor
Book 9 The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife - Harriet and Griffin
(ISBN 0-345-48467-3)
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First published: 2005
Length: 5313 locations, 371 pages
Setting: London 1814
Sex: Frequent and explicit.
Includes: Excerpt from The Love Affair of an English Lord.
I made a mistake. I admit it. I shouldn't have bought this book. I'd read Book 2 of the series and been desperately disappointed. But I forgot to check my books/reviews and was intrigued.
And then I started reading...
Jane is left standing at the altar by one cousin, immediately squired about town with another. As his reputation for rakishness and demireps precedes them, the reader is left watching the train wreck unfold.
Oh, thinks our Hero, nothing can possibly go wrong!
And so lust goggles lead our once demure and intelligent heroine into many situations of potential disgrace - and he doesn't care!
Oh my, oh my! How can he ever forgive me for choosing not to marry my friend who has gotten another woman pregnant, and encouraging him to be with her! This man who has constantly forced his attentions upon me despite my clear wishes may think less of me! Oh woe is me...
*slap*
And let's not forget Simon, brother and chaperone, so brilliantly inept he loses her to dally with his own paramours at every turn. Our Darling Dad who holds Jane completely responsible for her fall from grace and sets her up to be an object of society's derision.
Argh!
Everyone is constantly moving outside the social mores. She is ruined and no one cares.
But finally, my biggest issue with this book. A Hero who is a manipulative bully with abusive stalker tendencies and a Dominant streak. Ladies of the Romance Novels, if he is telling you what to wear, determining when and where you will see your friends and watching over those encounters, taking you places you feel uncomfortable, stopping you from talking to others... Run Away. These are those signals you should be reading.
He sets her up for humiliation and she understands. It was all because the poor dear was hurt and really it's a sign of how much he lurves her.
Sure, there's redemption. But I was no longer giving a fuck.
I wanted to enjoy it.
I was looking to like it.
I was wrong.
The Boscastle Series:
Book 1 The Seduction of an English Scoundrel - Grayson and Jane
Book 2 The Love Affair of an English Lord - Chloe and Dominic
Book 3 The Wedding Night of an English Rogue - Heath and Julia
Book 4 The Wicked Games of a Gentleman - Drake and Eloise
Book 5 The Sinful Nights of a Nobleman - Devon and Jocelyn
Book 6 The Devilish Pleasures of a Duke - Emma and Adrian
Book 7 Wicked as Sin - Gabriel and Alethea
Book 8 A Wicked Lord at the Wedding - Sebastien and Eleanor
Book 9 The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife - Harriet and Griffin
(ISBN 0-345-48467-3)
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October 11, 2016
Jane Welsham está a punto de abandonar la soltería con Sir Nigel Boscastle pero todos sueños caen en un saco roto (y su buen nombre) cuando el novio la deja plantada el día de la boda.
Grayson Boscastle, Marqués de Sedgecroft y primo del susodicho elemento rompecorazones cree que su deber es restablecer el buen nombre de la señorita pero quizás tenga otras intenciones.
Bueno esta novela es una recomendación y es que en este momento en el que no paro de leer, vamos que estoy enganchada a la novela romántica, tenía que salir de las tres autoras fetiches que tengo y ver que hay más pececitos en el mar. Así que estoy estrenándome con esta autora y con una serie que parece que promete.
No me desagrada la forma de narrar de Jillian Hunter, es muy buena, lo que veo que la diferencia es que su lenguaje es más de andar por casa, me explico: sin darte cuenta nuestros personajes de un momento a otro se tratan de usted y luego a tutearse y viceversa, esto supongo es algo premeditado. Luego su trato es más familiar, no tiene tanto formalismo (con esto me refiero no solo a los protagonistas sino al resto también).
Se lleva la palma el protagonista masculino, sin duda a mi damita interior le hizo poner las manos en la boca, ruborizarse y expresar un sonoro “ohhh” de sorpresa por las barbaridades que soltaba, jajaja, porque Grayson es un libertino con una boca muy sucia, no se corta un pelo y expresa lo que siente sin ambages. Quizás esto me sorprendió porque no estoy habituada a encontrarlo en los libros que he leído por el momento, un punto que lo diferencia, para bien o para mal, no lo sé.
Más de la primera parte del libro se me hizo bastante lenta, es cierto que me divertía ese carácter descarado de Grayson y del lenguaje menos formal de los personajes que aparecen, esto por una parte me gusta por otra no, me parece alejado de lo normal en esa época (vale que un personaje sea un soez hablando pero todos…), las libertades de damitas (sí, se me pegó la palabrita) que se supone que no deberían mostrarlas…son cosillas que no me cuadraron en esa época en la que se ambienta la novela (quizás me estoy montando yo sola un cuento, no sé).
El final final también me pareció cansino, desando acabarlo.
Los personajes principales no me disgustaron pero tampoco me deslumbraron. Jane, sí es espabilada pero a veces se deja llevar, tampoco estuvo mal esa relación de pique con Grayson.
Grayson es eso un libertino con todas las letras, a él las formalidades le traen al fresco, no se corta un pelo y de la lengua tampoco. No me gustó que fuera macarra las veinticuatro horas si os soy sincera, y mira que me suelen gustar casi todos los protagonistas ;)
Por todo esto le doy tres estrellas y media en realidad, a ver si con el siguiente de esta serie cambia un poco mi perspectiva.
Grayson Boscastle, Marqués de Sedgecroft y primo del susodicho elemento rompecorazones cree que su deber es restablecer el buen nombre de la señorita pero quizás tenga otras intenciones.
Bueno esta novela es una recomendación y es que en este momento en el que no paro de leer, vamos que estoy enganchada a la novela romántica, tenía que salir de las tres autoras fetiches que tengo y ver que hay más pececitos en el mar. Así que estoy estrenándome con esta autora y con una serie que parece que promete.
No me desagrada la forma de narrar de Jillian Hunter, es muy buena, lo que veo que la diferencia es que su lenguaje es más de andar por casa, me explico: sin darte cuenta nuestros personajes de un momento a otro se tratan de usted y luego a tutearse y viceversa, esto supongo es algo premeditado. Luego su trato es más familiar, no tiene tanto formalismo (con esto me refiero no solo a los protagonistas sino al resto también).
Se lleva la palma el protagonista masculino, sin duda a mi damita interior le hizo poner las manos en la boca, ruborizarse y expresar un sonoro “ohhh” de sorpresa por las barbaridades que soltaba, jajaja, porque Grayson es un libertino con una boca muy sucia, no se corta un pelo y expresa lo que siente sin ambages. Quizás esto me sorprendió porque no estoy habituada a encontrarlo en los libros que he leído por el momento, un punto que lo diferencia, para bien o para mal, no lo sé.
Más de la primera parte del libro se me hizo bastante lenta, es cierto que me divertía ese carácter descarado de Grayson y del lenguaje menos formal de los personajes que aparecen, esto por una parte me gusta por otra no, me parece alejado de lo normal en esa época (vale que un personaje sea un soez hablando pero todos…), las libertades de damitas (sí, se me pegó la palabrita) que se supone que no deberían mostrarlas…son cosillas que no me cuadraron en esa época en la que se ambienta la novela (quizás me estoy montando yo sola un cuento, no sé).
El final final también me pareció cansino, desando acabarlo.
Los personajes principales no me disgustaron pero tampoco me deslumbraron. Jane, sí es espabilada pero a veces se deja llevar, tampoco estuvo mal esa relación de pique con Grayson.
Grayson es eso un libertino con todas las letras, a él las formalidades le traen al fresco, no se corta un pelo y de la lengua tampoco. No me gustó que fuera macarra las veinticuatro horas si os soy sincera, y mira que me suelen gustar casi todos los protagonistas ;)
Por todo esto le doy tres estrellas y media en realidad, a ver si con el siguiente de esta serie cambia un poco mi perspectiva.
November 2, 2015
Very interesting book. It reminds me of those amusing moments while reading Oscar Wilde's plays.
That being said, I find it hard to take this book seriously. Jilian Hunter has a rather unusual voice in historical romance genre. In fact, I felt that I was reading a historical comedy more than romance.
The twists and turns, the plotting, the scheming, the getting back at you, the I love you out of nowhere..........if we ridicule some romances for their dramatic betrayals and contrived conflicts, this book is exactly that, only in the opposite direction. How the characters took all these significant life events in stide is astounding. Having one's reputation ruined for a young lady should be no laughing matters. But Jane appeared to not give a shxt about it. I am not big on historical accuracy since I cannot claim any expertise on the subject. But I seriously doubt some of the settings and behaviors are true to the time period.
I do have to give the book credit: I finished it. While reading it I had trouble suppressing a wicked smile. Some of the things they said......oh so witty.
This book is the 1st book in a long series, a family with many siblings. It seems like a light and comical version of Mary Balogh's Bedwyn series. Cue: Duke of Bewcastle, Wulfric Bedwyn and Marquess of Sedgecroft, Grayson Boscastle. Bewcastle, Boscastle; potato, potato. Both have a large family with brothers and sisters. Both are "heads of the family" who want to run everyone's life. I mean, I cannot help but notice the similarities in the characters.
I imagine the author's style would appeal to readers who prefer lighter reads. Plus, disregard all period expectations and plot believability.
That being said, I find it hard to take this book seriously. Jilian Hunter has a rather unusual voice in historical romance genre. In fact, I felt that I was reading a historical comedy more than romance.
The twists and turns, the plotting, the scheming, the getting back at you, the I love you out of nowhere..........if we ridicule some romances for their dramatic betrayals and contrived conflicts, this book is exactly that, only in the opposite direction. How the characters took all these significant life events in stide is astounding. Having one's reputation ruined for a young lady should be no laughing matters. But Jane appeared to not give a shxt about it. I am not big on historical accuracy since I cannot claim any expertise on the subject. But I seriously doubt some of the settings and behaviors are true to the time period.
I do have to give the book credit: I finished it. While reading it I had trouble suppressing a wicked smile. Some of the things they said......oh so witty.
This book is the 1st book in a long series, a family with many siblings. It seems like a light and comical version of Mary Balogh's Bedwyn series. Cue: Duke of Bewcastle, Wulfric Bedwyn and Marquess of Sedgecroft, Grayson Boscastle. Bewcastle, Boscastle; potato, potato. Both have a large family with brothers and sisters. Both are "heads of the family" who want to run everyone's life. I mean, I cannot help but notice the similarities in the characters.
I imagine the author's style would appeal to readers who prefer lighter reads. Plus, disregard all period expectations and plot believability.
January 10, 2024
5/5 ⭐
“Me ahogaría en ti. No he dejado de pensar en ti a todas las horas, desde esa noche en el laberinto”
👑Desde el capítulo uno empieza divertido siendo éste el 1ro de 15 😯libros pero sólo 3 están publicados en español.
🔥 Mi amado Marqués está ambientado en la regencia de 1915 y nos cuenta la historia de Grayson Boscastle, marqués de Sedgecroft. Son seis hermanos que integran la familia Boscastle y pertenecen a la aristocracia de la Regencia inglesa. Se caracterizan por ser todos seductores, tremendos canallas y llenos de pasión y claro, muy seductores, capaces de hechizar a jóvenes inocentes y hacerlas caer en la perdición.
🩷La cuestión es que Grayson de la noche a la mañana pasa a ser cabeza de la familia Boscastle y asistir a la boda de su alocado primo Nigel, quien deja plantada a la novia en el altar y, sin otra que hacer, decide hacer el bien para con la joven muchacha, a la que imagina sufriendo de forma desconsolada y se siente culpable por la manera en que se comportó su primo, le propone un plan con el único fin de solucionarlo de la mejor manera posible y que Jane Belshire no sufra los cotilleos de la sociedad y no termine convirtiéndose en una solterona.
🔥De modo que le propondrá a los padres de Jane y a ella misma, pasearse en sociedad y cortejarla delante de todo el mundo, para que vean que Jane no está destrozada por el hecho de que la dejaran plantada en el altar, sino que sigue siendo deseable a los ojos masculinos, pese a que tiene que reconocer que la novia se está mostrando firme, valiente y admira la fortaleza de ella.
🩷Lo que el arrogante Boscastle no sabe es que Jane ha hecho un acuerdo con Nigel para ser abandonada en el altar y así ninguno de los dos se vieran obligados a contraer un matrimonio sin amor, de modo que queda helada ante la oferta de Grayson. Es más, asociarse con Sedgecroft se parece un poco a caminar con los ojos vendados por el borde de un acantilado porque sabe que él es un aventurero, siempre inclinado a hacer suyas las causas perdidas. Jane sabe que es un hombre que atrae los problemas y siempre está dispuesto a salirse con la suya sin importarle las consecuencias.
🩷Grayson es un hombre que lo tiene todo: encanto e ingenio, pero quiere dar el ejemplo a sus hermanos y no está muy seguro de por dónde empezar porque no se parece en nada a un caballero montado en un caballo blanco.
🔥Me ENAMORÉ de Grayson que es todo un canalla, un arrogante héroe pero sin degradar a los demás, sino que su arrogancia es en ciertos momentos graciosa. Y Jane es honesta en su pasión atrevida con él sin exagerar ya que mientras es cortejada falsamente, dicho cortejo empieza a calar en lo más profundo de Grayson y empieza a darse cuenta de que con Jane va entrando en territorio traicionero, peligroso, no explorado. Más de una vez pensó en la posibilidad de poner fin al arreglo entre ellos, pero no lograba decidirse a hacerlo; Sigue inventándose montones de pretextos para continuar viéndola. Al final decide que, como mínimo, debía intentar quitársela de la cabeza cuando no estaban juntos. A tal punto que había descuidado sus asuntos. Nunca se había sentido a gusto participando en los ociosos pasatiempos de la aristocracia. De ninguna manera podía permitirse estar pensando en una mujer todo el día, por atractiva que fuera. Sin embargo, prácticamente no pensaba en otra cosa, y constantemente se sorprendía esperando con ilusión volver a verla. Se sentía ansioso por asistir con ella a algún evento agradable o ameno, por hablarle de sus preocupaciones por la familia o de pedirle consejo. ¿En qué se había convertido el arreglo con ella para ayudarla? La lectora tendrá que descubrirlo y también averiguar qué ocurre con Nigel porque una conspiración que nuestro héroe desconoce saldrá a la luz y él solo será un peón más, un obstáculo para una dama como Jane que de inocente ella no tiene nada.
🔥 Mi amado marqués es una novela muy original, divertida, romántica obvio, que se destaca por los graciosos diálogos entre los personajes que son una constante lucha de ingenio, que me trajeron recuerdos a los Bridgerton. Leí este libro bajo un gran temporal que nos dejó con más de 300 milímetros en mi ciudad. No olvidaré mi contexto personal cuando recuerde éste libro.
💯Recomendada y con deseos de seguir con el 2do libro que es la historia de la hermana de Grayson Chloe y el 3ro, que es la historia del misterioso Heath
“Me ahogaría en ti. No he dejado de pensar en ti a todas las horas, desde esa noche en el laberinto”
👑Desde el capítulo uno empieza divertido siendo éste el 1ro de 15 😯libros pero sólo 3 están publicados en español.
🔥 Mi amado Marqués está ambientado en la regencia de 1915 y nos cuenta la historia de Grayson Boscastle, marqués de Sedgecroft. Son seis hermanos que integran la familia Boscastle y pertenecen a la aristocracia de la Regencia inglesa. Se caracterizan por ser todos seductores, tremendos canallas y llenos de pasión y claro, muy seductores, capaces de hechizar a jóvenes inocentes y hacerlas caer en la perdición.
🩷La cuestión es que Grayson de la noche a la mañana pasa a ser cabeza de la familia Boscastle y asistir a la boda de su alocado primo Nigel, quien deja plantada a la novia en el altar y, sin otra que hacer, decide hacer el bien para con la joven muchacha, a la que imagina sufriendo de forma desconsolada y se siente culpable por la manera en que se comportó su primo, le propone un plan con el único fin de solucionarlo de la mejor manera posible y que Jane Belshire no sufra los cotilleos de la sociedad y no termine convirtiéndose en una solterona.
🔥De modo que le propondrá a los padres de Jane y a ella misma, pasearse en sociedad y cortejarla delante de todo el mundo, para que vean que Jane no está destrozada por el hecho de que la dejaran plantada en el altar, sino que sigue siendo deseable a los ojos masculinos, pese a que tiene que reconocer que la novia se está mostrando firme, valiente y admira la fortaleza de ella.
🩷Lo que el arrogante Boscastle no sabe es que Jane ha hecho un acuerdo con Nigel para ser abandonada en el altar y así ninguno de los dos se vieran obligados a contraer un matrimonio sin amor, de modo que queda helada ante la oferta de Grayson. Es más, asociarse con Sedgecroft se parece un poco a caminar con los ojos vendados por el borde de un acantilado porque sabe que él es un aventurero, siempre inclinado a hacer suyas las causas perdidas. Jane sabe que es un hombre que atrae los problemas y siempre está dispuesto a salirse con la suya sin importarle las consecuencias.
🩷Grayson es un hombre que lo tiene todo: encanto e ingenio, pero quiere dar el ejemplo a sus hermanos y no está muy seguro de por dónde empezar porque no se parece en nada a un caballero montado en un caballo blanco.
🔥Me ENAMORÉ de Grayson que es todo un canalla, un arrogante héroe pero sin degradar a los demás, sino que su arrogancia es en ciertos momentos graciosa. Y Jane es honesta en su pasión atrevida con él sin exagerar ya que mientras es cortejada falsamente, dicho cortejo empieza a calar en lo más profundo de Grayson y empieza a darse cuenta de que con Jane va entrando en territorio traicionero, peligroso, no explorado. Más de una vez pensó en la posibilidad de poner fin al arreglo entre ellos, pero no lograba decidirse a hacerlo; Sigue inventándose montones de pretextos para continuar viéndola. Al final decide que, como mínimo, debía intentar quitársela de la cabeza cuando no estaban juntos. A tal punto que había descuidado sus asuntos. Nunca se había sentido a gusto participando en los ociosos pasatiempos de la aristocracia. De ninguna manera podía permitirse estar pensando en una mujer todo el día, por atractiva que fuera. Sin embargo, prácticamente no pensaba en otra cosa, y constantemente se sorprendía esperando con ilusión volver a verla. Se sentía ansioso por asistir con ella a algún evento agradable o ameno, por hablarle de sus preocupaciones por la familia o de pedirle consejo. ¿En qué se había convertido el arreglo con ella para ayudarla? La lectora tendrá que descubrirlo y también averiguar qué ocurre con Nigel porque una conspiración que nuestro héroe desconoce saldrá a la luz y él solo será un peón más, un obstáculo para una dama como Jane que de inocente ella no tiene nada.
🔥 Mi amado marqués es una novela muy original, divertida, romántica obvio, que se destaca por los graciosos diálogos entre los personajes que son una constante lucha de ingenio, que me trajeron recuerdos a los Bridgerton. Leí este libro bajo un gran temporal que nos dejó con más de 300 milímetros en mi ciudad. No olvidaré mi contexto personal cuando recuerde éste libro.
💯Recomendada y con deseos de seguir con el 2do libro que es la historia de la hermana de Grayson Chloe y el 3ro, que es la historia del misterioso Heath
December 11, 2023
Just plain fun. A little slow to start as it was a big family a a longer set up but once the leads were together, the banter, humor, sizzle, and scheming just swept me away. Really really enjoyed this light hearted romp and can’t wait to continue the series.
Readers of the Bridgerton books will enjoy this. It came out the year before Duke and I and features a big, fun, sometimes flawed family, a lot of humor, and more steam.
Readers of the Bridgerton books will enjoy this. It came out the year before Duke and I and features a big, fun, sometimes flawed family, a lot of humor, and more steam.
October 18, 2020
3.75 ⭐
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Un libro entretenido 💕.
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Me la pasé bien con la historia de Greyson y Jane, me divertí bastante 😊. Pero sentí que la última parte de la trama se pudo haber manejado de una manera distinta para mi gusto (esperaba algo más dramático 🤷♀️).
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Mi personaje favorito si duda es Grayson, me gustó mucho su virilidad y su ingenio 😉.
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La pluma de la Autora es super ligera y adictiva, definitivamente voy a seguir leyéndola 💓.
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Un libro entretenido 💕.
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Me la pasé bien con la historia de Greyson y Jane, me divertí bastante 😊. Pero sentí que la última parte de la trama se pudo haber manejado de una manera distinta para mi gusto (esperaba algo más dramático 🤷♀️).
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Mi personaje favorito si duda es Grayson, me gustó mucho su virilidad y su ingenio 😉.
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La pluma de la Autora es super ligera y adictiva, definitivamente voy a seguir leyéndola 💓.
September 16, 2024
This book wasn't exactly what I imagined it would be, but I can't say it was that bad. Only not the type of historical I prefer.
August 28, 2014
NOTE: This is more a detailed plot summary than a review. I write these so I can remember what happened in any given book, especially those in a series. But if anyone else finds this helpful - awesome.
The book opens several hours into the wedding ceremony of Lady Jane Welsham & Sir Nigel Boscastle. But Nigel still not present, Jane’s family is slowly realizing that their daughter’s been jilted, and the Boscastles appear bewildered: this will be the first scandal they’ve faced since the heirdom was passed to the current patriarch and hero of this story: Grayson Boscastle, the fifth Marquess of Sedgecroft.
Nigel is Grayson’s cousin, and unbeknownst to everyone there except Jane, he hasn't jilted her. The pair schemed a plan that allowed Nigel to escape their arranged marriage to marry his true love (the Boscastle’s former governess); Jane sacrificed herself for Nigel’s happiness. Not knowing this and trying to make right and set a better example for his family, Grayson approaches Jane, proposing that he publicly court her, the theory being that his interest in her will validate her continued worthiness, setting her up for continued longevity in society, rather than spinsterhood which is the presumed default after a public jilt. Jane feels honor-bound to refuse the offer, but is so attracted to Grayson, she can’t refuse and indulges herself in his affections.
The plot and characters were set up well enough until here. But now it gets ugly…
Grayson’s next youngest brother (Lieutenant Colonel Lord Heath) is in the British secret intelligence and is assigned the task of finding Nigel. Finding Nigel of course reveals the truth of his departure and Jane’s deception. But once Grayson learns of the truth behind Jane’s indifference to Nigel’s slight, he decides to punish her with it - i.e. even though by this point he’s self-identified that he’s in love with Jane and would like to marry her, he goes around her back to her father for a binding marriage contract, sends her entire family packing so they can’t relay what’s transpired, and then proposes that Jane become his mistress since she has no other remaining options in life. Doubly-hurt that her family would leave without her and that Grayson would put his best friend and lover in the position of mistress when wife is a viable option, she pathetically decides she’d rather be with Grayson than without and agrees. Grayson’s objective hurting Jane in reparations for her deceit to him complete, he intends to reveal his deception to Jane and propose and proceed with marriage. But something clicks for Jane and after a brief chat with Grayson’s sister who is able to confirm the gist of her suspicions, Jane realizes that Grayson knows about her and Nigel plot and decides to beat him at his own game by publicly playing the role of courtesan as their next event, complete with see-through gowns and outlandish behavior. Eventually they both reveal what they know, but prior to the courtesan-stint, I’m somewhat of the opinion that Jane didn’t have much to apologize for whereas Grayson actions were beyond apology; Jane never intended to intentionally hurt anyone, in fact, her actions were to lessen pain the world; but Grayson purposefully set out to inflict pain on the one he supposedly loved most.
After these sickening character devolutions and the resulting plot death-spiral, the book ends with Jane only agreeing to marry Grayson if he’ll "properly court her.” I think the author thought that the opposite Regency story-arch of wedding to friendship to lovers to courting was clever, but their relationship was so disgusting at this point, completing the arch was un- stomachable.
There are many times when I’ve said to myself: “Well, I’ll never get those 6 hours back.” But this was an instance where I was not merely indifferent that I spent the time poorly but mad. Not just that I could have better utilized 6 hours on vacation but that I’m OCD enough that I likely will read the next 13 books in the series. So admittedly I’m angry in advance for the dozens of hours I'll likely lose if future plot lines and characters remain so exceedingly poor.
The book opens several hours into the wedding ceremony of Lady Jane Welsham & Sir Nigel Boscastle. But Nigel still not present, Jane’s family is slowly realizing that their daughter’s been jilted, and the Boscastles appear bewildered: this will be the first scandal they’ve faced since the heirdom was passed to the current patriarch and hero of this story: Grayson Boscastle, the fifth Marquess of Sedgecroft.
Nigel is Grayson’s cousin, and unbeknownst to everyone there except Jane, he hasn't jilted her. The pair schemed a plan that allowed Nigel to escape their arranged marriage to marry his true love (the Boscastle’s former governess); Jane sacrificed herself for Nigel’s happiness. Not knowing this and trying to make right and set a better example for his family, Grayson approaches Jane, proposing that he publicly court her, the theory being that his interest in her will validate her continued worthiness, setting her up for continued longevity in society, rather than spinsterhood which is the presumed default after a public jilt. Jane feels honor-bound to refuse the offer, but is so attracted to Grayson, she can’t refuse and indulges herself in his affections.
The plot and characters were set up well enough until here. But now it gets ugly…
Grayson’s next youngest brother (Lieutenant Colonel Lord Heath) is in the British secret intelligence and is assigned the task of finding Nigel. Finding Nigel of course reveals the truth of his departure and Jane’s deception. But once Grayson learns of the truth behind Jane’s indifference to Nigel’s slight, he decides to punish her with it - i.e. even though by this point he’s self-identified that he’s in love with Jane and would like to marry her, he goes around her back to her father for a binding marriage contract, sends her entire family packing so they can’t relay what’s transpired, and then proposes that Jane become his mistress since she has no other remaining options in life. Doubly-hurt that her family would leave without her and that Grayson would put his best friend and lover in the position of mistress when wife is a viable option, she pathetically decides she’d rather be with Grayson than without and agrees. Grayson’s objective hurting Jane in reparations for her deceit to him complete, he intends to reveal his deception to Jane and propose and proceed with marriage. But something clicks for Jane and after a brief chat with Grayson’s sister who is able to confirm the gist of her suspicions, Jane realizes that Grayson knows about her and Nigel plot and decides to beat him at his own game by publicly playing the role of courtesan as their next event, complete with see-through gowns and outlandish behavior. Eventually they both reveal what they know, but prior to the courtesan-stint, I’m somewhat of the opinion that Jane didn’t have much to apologize for whereas Grayson actions were beyond apology; Jane never intended to intentionally hurt anyone, in fact, her actions were to lessen pain the world; but Grayson purposefully set out to inflict pain on the one he supposedly loved most.
After these sickening character devolutions and the resulting plot death-spiral, the book ends with Jane only agreeing to marry Grayson if he’ll "properly court her.” I think the author thought that the opposite Regency story-arch of wedding to friendship to lovers to courting was clever, but their relationship was so disgusting at this point, completing the arch was un- stomachable.
There are many times when I’ve said to myself: “Well, I’ll never get those 6 hours back.” But this was an instance where I was not merely indifferent that I spent the time poorly but mad. Not just that I could have better utilized 6 hours on vacation but that I’m OCD enough that I likely will read the next 13 books in the series. So admittedly I’m angry in advance for the dozens of hours I'll likely lose if future plot lines and characters remain so exceedingly poor.
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February 18, 2018
Es genial. Al principio lo agarré con miedo porque es la primera vez que leo a Jillian Hunter pero una vez que se calman las aguas se me hizo una historia divertida, romántica y me mantuvo una sonrisa boba en la cara.
El día que Jane Belshire quedó plantada en el altar, Grayson Boscastle decidió pasar de ser un libertino sin remedio a convertirse en su héroe salvador. Lo que ninguno de ellos previó, es que este intento de salvar su reputación los llevaría a caer en los brazos del otro.
La camadería entre ellos es la mejor, atentan contra las normas sociales y rozan el límite del decoro todo el tiempo, disfrutan de su mutua compañía mientras vamos conociendo al clan Boscastle y Belshire por completo.
Me resultó divertida su química, la zalamería de Grayson es encantadora cuando quiere jugar a ser una persona respetable y verlos juntos, como la pareja perfecta que son, hace de este libro algo muy romántico. Sin dudas, es una serie que pienso leer mientras se mantenga fresca en mi memoria.
El día que Jane Belshire quedó plantada en el altar, Grayson Boscastle decidió pasar de ser un libertino sin remedio a convertirse en su héroe salvador. Lo que ninguno de ellos previó, es que este intento de salvar su reputación los llevaría a caer en los brazos del otro.
La camadería entre ellos es la mejor, atentan contra las normas sociales y rozan el límite del decoro todo el tiempo, disfrutan de su mutua compañía mientras vamos conociendo al clan Boscastle y Belshire por completo.
Me resultó divertida su química, la zalamería de Grayson es encantadora cuando quiere jugar a ser una persona respetable y verlos juntos, como la pareja perfecta que son, hace de este libro algo muy romántico. Sin dudas, es una serie que pienso leer mientras se mantenga fresca en mi memoria.
April 7, 2013
Take the title of this book seriously. The entire book was a give and take between the H/H with very little story. Actually, none of it made sense, considering life during the Regency Period. As usual the story would not have taken place if the heroine had been honest and told everyone the truth. Of course that was the only thing that she did that was out of character. Any other action she made was abrupt almost to the point of being rude. But, what do I know? I thought it quite boring. Toward the end of the book I was skipping most of the text to get to the point. The next book is about the Boscastle sister, Chloe, a rebel in her own right. So far, she has come across as a silly, self absorbed, spoiled child. I will read the next book because I have it in hand...I am hoping Chloe has grown up.
March 23, 2014
I really liked The Seduction of an English Scoundrel. Grayson was very sweet when it comes to Jane and Jane was not in any way stupid or foolish or immature. She was a perfect match for Grayson because they are equal when it comes to their scheming ways and she would never bore Grayson. I will definitely continue with the series. The other siblings were definitely interesting.
July 27, 2016
Bastante divertido. Es un compromiso por conveniencia, que se convierte en amistad y luego amor. Hacen una pareja cómica y es un libro entretenido.
January 31, 2021
3/5 moved it to 3
Fun, silly, light read with a few problems. This is actually the second time I've read this but I haven't catalogued it yet. Anyway, the premise of this book with a fake jilt is quite the amusing read and I really did enjoy Jane and Grayson's banter. This isn't the most amazing book but it is one that I have kept coming back to because I really like Jane and Grayson. What I don't like is the lies and subversion go on for a little too long for my tastes. Plus Grayson kinda humiliates Jane which I am not a fan of obviously. The ending is nice but a little drawn out honestly. However, what bothers me the most is the fatphobia in this book. Esther is a minor character who was previously a governess for the Boscastle's despite her being similar in age??? But, the only thing you know about her is how stern she was and how big she is. The author never fails to bring up her weight when talking about her or all of her negative qualities. Even though Esther has a husband who loves her everyone is so surprised she could land him. At one point when she is pregnant someone says she is gonna give birth to a gorilla because of her size which really grinds my gears. If you're gonna use her an unlikable or even ugly character then call her ugly or give her an ugly personality, fat does not equal ugly. Get a new schtick.
Fun, silly, light read with a few problems. This is actually the second time I've read this but I haven't catalogued it yet. Anyway, the premise of this book with a fake jilt is quite the amusing read and I really did enjoy Jane and Grayson's banter. This isn't the most amazing book but it is one that I have kept coming back to because I really like Jane and Grayson. What I don't like is the lies and subversion go on for a little too long for my tastes. Plus Grayson kinda humiliates Jane which I am not a fan of obviously. The ending is nice but a little drawn out honestly. However, what bothers me the most is the fatphobia in this book. Esther is a minor character who was previously a governess for the Boscastle's despite her being similar in age??? But, the only thing you know about her is how stern she was and how big she is. The author never fails to bring up her weight when talking about her or all of her negative qualities. Even though Esther has a husband who loves her everyone is so surprised she could land him. At one point when she is pregnant someone says she is gonna give birth to a gorilla because of her size which really grinds my gears. If you're gonna use her an unlikable or even ugly character then call her ugly or give her an ugly personality, fat does not equal ugly. Get a new schtick.
May 13, 2024
Not for me.
I can believe I'm typing this, but this books was too horny for me. Not smutty, not spicy. Too horny. Like teenage boys level horny from the beginning to the end, and I just did not enjoy that.
Also, the story didn't make much sense to me. I do have quite a tolerance for historical inaccuracies, but this was a bit too much even for me.
I can believe I'm typing this, but this books was too horny for me. Not smutty, not spicy. Too horny. Like teenage boys level horny from the beginning to the end, and I just did not enjoy that.
Also, the story didn't make much sense to me. I do have quite a tolerance for historical inaccuracies, but this was a bit too much even for me.
November 25, 2025
The back and forth between Grayson and Jane is perfect. I laughed out loud many times. They were so funny I had a lot of fun reading this book. Absolutely marvellous. 4/5 stars 😊
July 14, 2010
3.5 stars
This book was funny as well as very romantic.
I loved everything: the story, the characters, the romance, the writingstyle.
This is a series I’m really going to enjoy reading.
Grayson is a hero to die for, Jane is a heroin you can really relate to.
Their interactions are romantic and fun, their chemistry is hot.
Grayson is endearing and in the way he wants to do the right thing by Jane, by his family and by the memory of his late father and brother.
Jane is endearing in the way she doesn’t stand in the way of Nigel’s true happiness in spite of it causing trouble for herself.
The siblings, both Boscastle and Welsham are a delight to read about.
I loved the way Jane and Grayson tried to trick and seduce eachother at every opportunity without knowing they each know of each other’s schemes.
Jillian Hunter had a way of writing that enthralls you despite of it being simple and straight forward. The dialogues and interactions are simply great.
I can only say that I want more of this and luckily for me there are at least 5 more books in this series to come.
This book was funny as well as very romantic.
I loved everything: the story, the characters, the romance, the writingstyle.
This is a series I’m really going to enjoy reading.
Grayson is a hero to die for, Jane is a heroin you can really relate to.
Their interactions are romantic and fun, their chemistry is hot.
Grayson is endearing and in the way he wants to do the right thing by Jane, by his family and by the memory of his late father and brother.
Jane is endearing in the way she doesn’t stand in the way of Nigel’s true happiness in spite of it causing trouble for herself.
The siblings, both Boscastle and Welsham are a delight to read about.
I loved the way Jane and Grayson tried to trick and seduce eachother at every opportunity without knowing they each know of each other’s schemes.
Jillian Hunter had a way of writing that enthralls you despite of it being simple and straight forward. The dialogues and interactions are simply great.
I can only say that I want more of this and luckily for me there are at least 5 more books in this series to come.
January 27, 2014
"The Seduction of an English Scoundrel" of Jillian Hunter was recommended to me because I really like historical romances. This is the first book I've ever read from this author.
So, the love story is captivating and intense. The characters are very nice, witty and well done. Unlike other reviewers, I have no problems with arrogant, intrusive or macho characters, since they get me to care for them. Sedgecroft has all these features and a few more, but the fact that I like to read something in a book does not mean that I accept it in real life. So I do not understand the criticism regarding his attitudes.
However, the historical accuracy is quite regretable. Jane's reputation would never survived being left at the altar and then courted by the cousin of the groom in such a short time. Jane's parents would never let her return to public life as early or allow her to be constantly accompanied by a man with questionable morals. These are only some of the points that Hunter chose to ignore in the name of making the story more delicious.
So, the love story is captivating and intense. The characters are very nice, witty and well done. Unlike other reviewers, I have no problems with arrogant, intrusive or macho characters, since they get me to care for them. Sedgecroft has all these features and a few more, but the fact that I like to read something in a book does not mean that I accept it in real life. So I do not understand the criticism regarding his attitudes.
However, the historical accuracy is quite regretable. Jane's reputation would never survived being left at the altar and then courted by the cousin of the groom in such a short time. Jane's parents would never let her return to public life as early or allow her to be constantly accompanied by a man with questionable morals. These are only some of the points that Hunter chose to ignore in the name of making the story more delicious.
April 19, 2009
I read so many serious books, so once a month I read a romance novel. I'm very picky - they have to be historical, with lots of humor and sex. As such, I don't find many that I really like. This book is the first in a series by Jillian Hunter that follows a scandalous family, and I usually choose to re-read one of them instead of trying to find a new romance. Tease me all you want, but this book is too much fun to pass up.
February 4, 2016
Delicious but the plot seemed a bit strained.
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