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Pride and Prudence
A CHAMPION'S PRIDE
The heroic exploits of dashing Captain James Ashley have made him an idol in the eyes of an adoring public. But in London's salons, the society ladies whisper that "The Most Delectable Man in England" is good for only one thing. The proud adventurer wants respectability, not a reputation for excellence in battle and bed. But one obstacle stands in his way: the exquisitely distracting vixen, Lady Prudence Farnsworth.
A LADY'S FIRE
The lovely, tempestuous widow's fierce independence stirs the conqueror in him, and her searing sensuality makes him ache to taste the fire of her kiss. Rumor has this tempting woman of dark mystery linked to Captain Ashley's despised enemy, so even one ecstasy-filled evening together would be perilous. But when two equally passionate souls come together, no amount of pride or willful prudence can keep them apart.
The heroic exploits of dashing Captain James Ashley have made him an idol in the eyes of an adoring public. But in London's salons, the society ladies whisper that "The Most Delectable Man in England" is good for only one thing. The proud adventurer wants respectability, not a reputation for excellence in battle and bed. But one obstacle stands in his way: the exquisitely distracting vixen, Lady Prudence Farnsworth.
A LADY'S FIRE
The lovely, tempestuous widow's fierce independence stirs the conqueror in him, and her searing sensuality makes him ache to taste the fire of her kiss. Rumor has this tempting woman of dark mystery linked to Captain Ashley's despised enemy, so even one ecstasy-filled evening together would be perilous. But when two equally passionate souls come together, no amount of pride or willful prudence can keep them apart.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
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Malia Martin
4 books10 followersRaised on Hawaii, Malia Martin grew up listening to stories rich in culture and history. From the moment she could read and write she has been doing both in great abundance. She majored in English just so she could read her way through college. And she married a man who loves to cook and can do his own ironing so she could spend every spare moment writing. When the children came she found that the hours she spent pushing swings, watching ballet classes and driving carpools lent themselves marvelously well to plotting.
Malia now lives in California with her three small children and extremely supportive husband. When she is not reading, writing or plotting, she loves to ski, play tennis and take her children to the beach.
Malia now lives in California with her three small children and extremely supportive husband. When she is not reading, writing or plotting, she loves to ski, play tennis and take her children to the beach.
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October 4, 2015
Three stars for the first 2/3, one star for the last part.
Captain James Ashley is sent to the coastal town of Alreadyforgotthename to shut down a smuggling ring lead by The Wolf. As soon as he comes to town, Ashely comes down with an immediate case of the hotpants for the lovely widow Farnsworth. Lady Prudence, secretly one of the smugglers, decides to take one for the team and make Captain Hotpants her lover so she can keep a close eye on him. What dedication. What sacrifice. What a gal.
Then everyone gets a lobotomy and everything I liked about the book gets tossed out the window.
Captain James Ashley is sent to the coastal town of Alreadyforgotthename to shut down a smuggling ring lead by The Wolf. As soon as he comes to town, Ashely comes down with an immediate case of the hotpants for the lovely widow Farnsworth. Lady Prudence, secretly one of the smugglers, decides to take one for the team and make Captain Hotpants her lover so she can keep a close eye on him. What dedication. What sacrifice. What a gal.
Then everyone gets a lobotomy and everything I liked about the book gets tossed out the window.
November 2, 2017
good book
October 11, 2023
I like the writing style and the building of relationship and the tension between them, and enjoyed the seaside town characters. Didn't love the ending, but you can't have everything.
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