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Improper Relations
After losing best friend and distant cousin Ann Weller in marriage to the Earl of Beresford, sharp-witted Charlotte Hayden feels inclined to be even ruder than usual to potential suitors. But after a compromising liaison with Beresford's wicked, wayward cousin, Shad, she's suddenly propelled into a reluctant marriage, and finds herself missing Ann more than ever. But when Ann returns from her honeymoon, she drops a bombshell—not only is she not sure she loves Beresford, she's also had a child out of wedlock, and is planning to betray her husband with her former lover. Charlotte's realization that she’s falling in love with Shad only serves to make her dilemma even should she keep Ann's secret, or tell her husband the truth?
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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Janet Mullany
19 books104 followersJanet Mullany was raised in England by half of an amateur string quartet and now lives near Washington, DC. Persecuted from an early age for reading too long in the bathroom, she still loves books and is an avid and eclectic reader. She has worked as an archaeologist, classical music radio announcer, arts publicist, and for a small press.
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October 25, 2013
I love Janet Mullany, and this book was no exception. Both the main characters were incredibly charming and I loved the complexity of the relationship networks she set up--how Charlotte and Shad are in love but their friendships and families are still an important priority and sometimes even have to take precedence. I also loved how the heroine continued to not like her husband's best friend very much, and he didn't like hers. I think that happens in real life a lot (it's certainly happened to me) and you hardly ever see it in romance, where the hero/heroine must win over EVERYONE In their true love's lives. And as always the book was hilarious.
May 4, 2018
From practically the beginning I fell in love with this book's charms. I came upon this one quite by accident and it did not have very many reviews. I read the sample and was interested in the tone it cast. I have to say I love each and every one of the characters in this story. The lead characters even complemented each other very well.
The misunderstandings are many but the way these characters respond to them is funny. I have read a few historical romances and they do tend to feel stuffy and confined to the pages. I did not feel that way here. Just when you thought you knew them, they do something amazingly funny.
Two things that bothered me somewhat, 1) The term for the kids "bastard" it was used a lot and it did bug me that that term was used. It might just be suitable for the era though. 2) I wanted to know about the characters out come. I think more of what happened years later with the children would have been great. I just felt it just left me there to me imagination.
Its American Pie meets Oscar with the wit and charm of the book "The Wallbanger" combined. This book is a diamond in the rough.
The misunderstandings are many but the way these characters respond to them is funny. I have read a few historical romances and they do tend to feel stuffy and confined to the pages. I did not feel that way here. Just when you thought you knew them, they do something amazingly funny.
Two things that bothered me somewhat, 1) The term for the kids "bastard" it was used a lot and it did bug me that that term was used. It might just be suitable for the era though. 2) I wanted to know about the characters out come. I think more of what happened years later with the children would have been great. I just felt it just left me there to me imagination.
Its American Pie meets Oscar with the wit and charm of the book "The Wallbanger" combined. This book is a diamond in the rough.
November 30, 2011
This book was awesome, amazing, wonderful, funny, romantic, and racy and I loved it! You'll never think of or look at calamine lotion the same way again!
January 24, 2010
Improper Relations
by Janet Mullany
Released February 18, 2010
Publisher: Little Black Dress
ISBN: 978-075347803
Genre: Historical Romance
4/5 Stars
Summary (Press Release)
Compromising liaisons, crossed wires and conflicting loyalties - It's another gem from Regency star Janet Mullany. After losing best friend and distant cousin Ann Weller in marriage to the Earl of Beresford, sharp-witted Charlotte Hayden feels inclined to be even ruder than usual to potential suitors. But after a compromising liaison with Beresford's wicked, wayward cousin, Shad, she's suddenly propelled into a reluctant marriage, and finds herself missing Ann more than ever. But when Ann returns from her honeymoon, she drops a bombshell - not only is she not sure she loves Beresford, she's also had a child out of wedlock, and is planning to betray her husband with her former lover. Charlotte's realisation that she's falling in love with Shad only serves to make her dilmema even worse: should she keep Ann's secret, or tell her husband the truth?
My Thoughts
The first few lines of the novel caught my attention immediately: "My story begins with a wedding. Not, I hasten to add, mine. I have been assured from reliable sources that certain farmyard creatures would sprout wings and fly were I to receive a proposal." I found these lines intriguing and right from the beginning, I knew I was going to like the heroine of this novel, Charlotte Hayden.
Ann, a vicar's daughter, came to live with Charlotte's family after she inherited a large sum of money upon the death of a dreadful, old cousin, for whom she had been a housekeeper. After being introduced to society, she committed the sin of meeting the Earl of Beresford and falling in love before Charlotte was able to make a match of her own. Despite all this, Charlotte and Ann remain strong friends and Charlotte is the maid-of-honour at Ann's wedding. At Ann's wedding, she meets the Earl's good friend, Jonathan Trelaise, Viscount Shadderly, the 'wicked' cousin, and feels an immediate attraction.
While at a ball several days later, Charlotte and Shad are caught in an embarrassing situation, and the gossips are alive with the news. Shad does the honourable thing and proposes to Charlotte as it is the only way to save both of their reputations. Even after he proposes, Shad can't imagine why he was so impulsive and worried about Charlotte's reputation, but it seems he couldn't stop thinking about her and her lips, despite her sharp tongue and her lack of interest in following societal norms.
During the ensuing courtship and wedding, Shad mistakingly thinks Charlotte's in love with Ann's husband Lord Beresford, and feels sudden jealousy. And when Ann comes home from her honeymoon and confesses a shocking secret to Charlotte, which she hides from Shad, he becomes even more suspicious, and suspects she is making assignations to meet Beresford when he is busy elsewhere. I do not want to give anything away here, but the ensuing situations provide a lot of grief to all parties involved until everything is resolved satisfactorily in the end.
The text is fun and flirty and makes you feel good when you read it. It isn't your typical romance novel with the bodice-ripping love scenes, but full of flirtations and many innuendos. Ms. Mullany entertains with dry wit, and brilliantly funny escapades that made me laugh, and feel sheepish for the characters caught in the situations. It was about parties, clothes, shopping, and gossip. There was a darker side too; there were those moments about those who don't follow societal norms, and the poor, and what can happen if they are not taken care of, or if they don't have families who can help them. They were just glimpses, but given in such a way, it made you pause and think, and know that not everything is perfect.
The developing relationship between Charlotte and Shay and the contrasting relationship between Ann and Beresford is brilliantly done. While I admired Charlotte's loyalty to her friend, there were times when I wanted to shake her to make her see that Ann often thought about herself above all others. This often got Charlotte into trouble with Shad and could have prevented a lot of problems. That being said, Improper Relations was enjoyable, pure fun, and I enjoyed every minute of this book, a novel written with emotion and sensitivity. I am looking forward to Ms. Mullany's next book.
by Janet Mullany
Released February 18, 2010
Publisher: Little Black Dress
ISBN: 978-075347803
Genre: Historical Romance
4/5 Stars
Summary (Press Release)
Compromising liaisons, crossed wires and conflicting loyalties - It's another gem from Regency star Janet Mullany. After losing best friend and distant cousin Ann Weller in marriage to the Earl of Beresford, sharp-witted Charlotte Hayden feels inclined to be even ruder than usual to potential suitors. But after a compromising liaison with Beresford's wicked, wayward cousin, Shad, she's suddenly propelled into a reluctant marriage, and finds herself missing Ann more than ever. But when Ann returns from her honeymoon, she drops a bombshell - not only is she not sure she loves Beresford, she's also had a child out of wedlock, and is planning to betray her husband with her former lover. Charlotte's realisation that she's falling in love with Shad only serves to make her dilmema even worse: should she keep Ann's secret, or tell her husband the truth?
My Thoughts
The first few lines of the novel caught my attention immediately: "My story begins with a wedding. Not, I hasten to add, mine. I have been assured from reliable sources that certain farmyard creatures would sprout wings and fly were I to receive a proposal." I found these lines intriguing and right from the beginning, I knew I was going to like the heroine of this novel, Charlotte Hayden.
Ann, a vicar's daughter, came to live with Charlotte's family after she inherited a large sum of money upon the death of a dreadful, old cousin, for whom she had been a housekeeper. After being introduced to society, she committed the sin of meeting the Earl of Beresford and falling in love before Charlotte was able to make a match of her own. Despite all this, Charlotte and Ann remain strong friends and Charlotte is the maid-of-honour at Ann's wedding. At Ann's wedding, she meets the Earl's good friend, Jonathan Trelaise, Viscount Shadderly, the 'wicked' cousin, and feels an immediate attraction.
While at a ball several days later, Charlotte and Shad are caught in an embarrassing situation, and the gossips are alive with the news. Shad does the honourable thing and proposes to Charlotte as it is the only way to save both of their reputations. Even after he proposes, Shad can't imagine why he was so impulsive and worried about Charlotte's reputation, but it seems he couldn't stop thinking about her and her lips, despite her sharp tongue and her lack of interest in following societal norms.
During the ensuing courtship and wedding, Shad mistakingly thinks Charlotte's in love with Ann's husband Lord Beresford, and feels sudden jealousy. And when Ann comes home from her honeymoon and confesses a shocking secret to Charlotte, which she hides from Shad, he becomes even more suspicious, and suspects she is making assignations to meet Beresford when he is busy elsewhere. I do not want to give anything away here, but the ensuing situations provide a lot of grief to all parties involved until everything is resolved satisfactorily in the end.
The text is fun and flirty and makes you feel good when you read it. It isn't your typical romance novel with the bodice-ripping love scenes, but full of flirtations and many innuendos. Ms. Mullany entertains with dry wit, and brilliantly funny escapades that made me laugh, and feel sheepish for the characters caught in the situations. It was about parties, clothes, shopping, and gossip. There was a darker side too; there were those moments about those who don't follow societal norms, and the poor, and what can happen if they are not taken care of, or if they don't have families who can help them. They were just glimpses, but given in such a way, it made you pause and think, and know that not everything is perfect.
The developing relationship between Charlotte and Shay and the contrasting relationship between Ann and Beresford is brilliantly done. While I admired Charlotte's loyalty to her friend, there were times when I wanted to shake her to make her see that Ann often thought about herself above all others. This often got Charlotte into trouble with Shad and could have prevented a lot of problems. That being said, Improper Relations was enjoyable, pure fun, and I enjoyed every minute of this book, a novel written with emotion and sensitivity. I am looking forward to Ms. Mullany's next book.
April 29, 2013
1st read 11/19/10: 3.5 stars. I do enjoy Janet Mullany's regency spoofs. She has a very subversive way of playing with the genre. I like her imperfect characters and the way she twists things around.
I enjoyed this one very much and liked the alternating POVs from the hero and heroine. Overall this book is set after the marriage and involves the main characters getting to know and trust each other. I enjoy this type of plot when done well, and I enjoyed this one very much.
I really need to get my hands on the rest of her books! I have read this one and The Rules of Gentility which I also highly enjoyed and recommend.
Cover Art: Quiet, but tasteful. I like. (I detest romance novel cover art with naked and poorly drawn bodies hanging out and bulging all over the place. Glrrgh!)
I enjoyed this one very much and liked the alternating POVs from the hero and heroine. Overall this book is set after the marriage and involves the main characters getting to know and trust each other. I enjoy this type of plot when done well, and I enjoyed this one very much.
I really need to get my hands on the rest of her books! I have read this one and The Rules of Gentility which I also highly enjoyed and recommend.
Cover Art: Quiet, but tasteful. I like. (I detest romance novel cover art with naked and poorly drawn bodies hanging out and bulging all over the place. Glrrgh!)
July 2, 2011
I read this novel enroute (and back) to a friend's wedding and from the pun in the title to the last word, Ms. Mullany had me laughing aloud and reading passages to my husband while he was driving, prefaced by such phrases as "this is why I love this woman's writing!" and "I love her wit!" Clever wordsmithing is important to me as a reader and Ms. Mullany has a strong author's "voice." Her plotting and characters are always utter delicious as well. She's one of the few authors whose books I can't put down -- and I've scolded her for that because she's so entertaining that I can't get my own writing done!
November 28, 2011
This was a nice, somewhat typical story about a nearly on-the-shelf spinster who marries a rake. It's execution however elevates this romance to well above average. This was told in the first person with alternating sections from the heroine, Charlotte's and then the hero Shad's, perspective. The dialogue was witty and the plot entertaining. This had a rather zany, 1950s rom-com feel to it with a secret baby, suspected adultery, hovering mistresses and a melodramatic mother. Never fear, all ends well.
March 1, 2010
Enjoyed this so much! Described as 'Regency chicklit' and rakish regency romance, both of which made complete sense. Story told in first person present with alternating viewpoints of hero and heroine, both of whom are engaging and unpredictable. A wonderful bathtub/fireplace/beach read.
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February 26, 2010
So much fun - with some flaws, the plot-what-plot seems to need a very stupid misunderstanding. It is also a spoof, some of the reactions and dialogue snapping are very modern, that is something which bothers me in a lot of other authors, but here I was just charmed. This was just fun, and precisely what I was in the mood for!
July 6, 2012
How does this book only have 6 reviews after 2 years?? I ordered it and peeked at the first pages when it came in the mail, then spent the next 5 hours ignoring everything around me. It's a hilarious, fast-paced, witty-with-acerbic-aplomb tale, has a lovely, poignant romance, and I absolutely ADORED it. I will be grabbing every book this author has ever written!!
November 18, 2012
I finished the book with 300+ pages in one sitting. A page turner and fast paced with great romance and humor. The main characters are not annoying except for Ann, the goody-two-shoe friend of Charlotte. A light ans easy read.
February 20, 2012
This is light fare, rather like an opera.
May 14, 2012
really really fun.
March 15, 2010
A great spoof of the "stupid misunderstanding" plotline.
December 18, 2012
2nd time I've read it and still cracking. Not a serious book however.
January 16, 2017
Charlotte Hayden was no ordinary woman in Victorian era where women usually being pretty than smart and blunt. Unlike her best friend and distant cousin Ann Weller who just got married to the Earl of Beresford, Hayden felt inclined to be even ruder than usual to potential suitors, including Beresford's wicked, wayward cousin, Shad. One incident between Hayden and Shad both compromised that she was suddenly propelled into a reluctant marriage. Secrets and misunderstanding between the men and women tend to made situation more complicated and what would happen to the marriages of theirs?
It has been a very long time for me to read Victorian age stories and starting 2017 by reading this is a very interesting start. I was swayed by the pretty cover and then the synopsis sold it. Getting the book was like a challenge for me because at first I didn’t want to buy the book when I couldn’t get the other book in the same series. Fortunately I could get my hands on both of them so I started with this first book of the series.
Since it’s been a very long time reading Victorian age stories, it takes a while to warm up to the stories because I took more time to read it over and over again to comprehend it well. Not complaining about how the writing was but it was just me with Victorian age stories, maybe because I already get used to modern writing that it takes more time to read it but overall I love this book. I love the characters because it takes the story more entertaining or maybe just because they are so charming and that is my favorite kind of character. Can’t wait to read the other one from Lord Shad series!
It has been a very long time for me to read Victorian age stories and starting 2017 by reading this is a very interesting start. I was swayed by the pretty cover and then the synopsis sold it. Getting the book was like a challenge for me because at first I didn’t want to buy the book when I couldn’t get the other book in the same series. Fortunately I could get my hands on both of them so I started with this first book of the series.
Since it’s been a very long time reading Victorian age stories, it takes a while to warm up to the stories because I took more time to read it over and over again to comprehend it well. Not complaining about how the writing was but it was just me with Victorian age stories, maybe because I already get used to modern writing that it takes more time to read it but overall I love this book. I love the characters because it takes the story more entertaining or maybe just because they are so charming and that is my favorite kind of character. Can’t wait to read the other one from Lord Shad series!
January 14, 2020
Funny, well constructed and well written.
Very funny book with interesting characters who get themselves into the usual tangles in unusual ways. There is the outspoken heroine who is too herself “take”; the oleaginous villain who wants to marry her for her money; the hero who is not the rake society believes him to be; the forced marriage as the result of an amusing misunderstanding and the eventual success of an unlikely alliance. The dialogue seems authentic to me; it’s not Georgette Heyer but it’s far better than most. The peripheral characters are well drawn and I hope they will lead to other books by this author.
Very funny book with interesting characters who get themselves into the usual tangles in unusual ways. There is the outspoken heroine who is too herself “take”; the oleaginous villain who wants to marry her for her money; the hero who is not the rake society believes him to be; the forced marriage as the result of an amusing misunderstanding and the eventual success of an unlikely alliance. The dialogue seems authentic to me; it’s not Georgette Heyer but it’s far better than most. The peripheral characters are well drawn and I hope they will lead to other books by this author.
October 13, 2025
Absolutely gorgeous! I love a good Regency romance (they’re always so romantic and sweet, and they create such delightful flutterings within oneself!) Charlotte and Shad are truly charming. I also adored the subtle similarities between Charlotte’s mother and Mrs. Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. I really appreciated how the complexities of friendship and love were written, giving this story a refreshing twist on the classic Regency romance.
May 16, 2022
I find this book hilarious. There is something about the way it's written that kept me laughing at every turn. Both the main characters are quite disagreeable and yet, easy to love. It's an interesting historical fiction with all the cliches of the genre. Not that I minded. ;)
March 8, 2019
3.5* can be a re-read. i liked the characters
December 1, 2023
Janet Mullany books are akin to Georgette Heyer books, Regency romance, but a bit racier, and ALWAYS funny!
June 13, 2020
just reread improper relations last night, desperation. the second read provided a clarity to appreciate the sharp wit, subtle nuance of great romance, aggravation with the understanding that love is a risk. and the unequal love we put into friendships. Beresford, Duke, somewhat a dim man, marries Ann, Charlotte's ostensible best friend. [not truly reciprocated] Beresford tells Shad without reason that Charlotte has a tendre for him, totally beyond the pale and she tolerates him only for Ann's sake. Shad believes him. Shad and Charlotte are compromised unfairly and forced into marriage from a single kiss--which Charlotte enjoys. She is blase about marrying Shad which irritates his male pride. Charlotte's odd quirks, sharp tongue and plain looks are not what Shad was looking for--but in his purview she was far more interesting than the empty-headed females he was faced with. The surprise passion of their wedding night is left to our imagination; it is only when Charlotte asks can we do it again that their perfect fit begins to shape itself. Meanwhile the day after her marriage Beresford's mistress bangs on Shad's door. sworn to secrecy Charlotte is dashed and hurt he is already looking for a whore. Meanwhile Shad's sister does a do-over on Charlotte and her attractions begin to be recognized not only by Shad. Mullany does an excellent job dealing with sensual, sexual content: it is so off handed it becomes quite risque. There are so many good lines, so many scenes of understated hilarity. Shad believes himself dying and is nursed back to health by Charlotte. Ann leads Charlotte into situations which infuriate Shad and make him doubt her faithfulness. The threads are becoming quite entangled. Another adventure to visit her love child, which she forces Charlotte into, once again making Shad question her fidelity. Protecting Ann has become essential for Charlotte even when it inflames Shad's jealously. He finally realizes how deeply in love he is and how shallow and undeserving of Charlotte's friendship Ann is. Charlotte also realizes this unequal attachment. Bound for Ann's ball in excellent moods when Shad reads a gossip note in the paper that pairs Charlotte and Beresford at Vauxhall implying... and his mood changes to total angry iceberg. Shad punches Beresford out in the receiving line and a duel ensues. Hilarity as Ann plans a picnic breakfast to stop the duel. The ladies and three bottles of champagne descend on the grounds. Charlotte running towards Shad, with a champagne bottle she is still drinking from, surprises him and he shoots her. She wants to drink the brandy they are cleaning the wound with. Hysteria under partial wraps continues especially when Charlotte keeps reminding Shad he did not believe her faithful, and he shot her [accidentally and a graze wound.] More shenanigans ensue. Did I mention constant bedding? [Whereas Ann has had a problem with Beresford in that arena which Charlotte doesn't understand.] Meanwhile Ann becomes her normal shallow and selfish self intending to run off with the father of her love child. Ann announces she will leave Beresford for the father who dumped her a year ago but has written to reconcile. Charlotte feels it her duty to save Ann once again. She enlists Shad's outrageous aunt and her naughty boys, and the ending crescendos at an inn. Truly a comedy of errors worthy of a Marx brother's Shakespeare plot, with accompany rapier quick actions. The story is told from two different perspectives which I did not fully appreciate the first time. At this reading, all the nuances of comedy and passion, friendship and love are presented with a philosophical detachment that only serves to heighten the controlled hilarity. Went from 3 to 5 stars. and would reread again.
November 7, 2011
WARNING: I don't want to put in spoilers, so I may sound a little cryptic to someone who hasn't read this book yet!
This was my first book by this author. I enjoyed reading it well enough, except for the last 20 or so pages, there it seemed a little bit rushed.
I didn't like the revelation regarding the situation with Ann (Charlotte's best friend). I felt there was no HEA for her and her husband, although there could have been one easily. I mean, that's the reason I read this genre, I want a happy ending, so I felt slightly cheated here. You don't even get to know if this second couple solved their marital problem. Also, the book ended with the impression, that Ann is going to keep something secret from her husband during their marriage and that is 1. a no-go for me in fiction/romance (at least not this kind of secret) and 2. I don't think her husband deserves this, he is a likeable sort and he loves his wife Ann quite a lot. And, come on, I think he at least must have suspected something wasn't quite as it should be.
All in all, I would like to rewrite the whole situation, put in a villain, make Ann realise her mistake, reveal her secret to her husband, some forgiving on his part and everything would work out nicely. It's done in other romances as well and, ok, may be a little bit boring (because so often used before), but better boring than dissatisfied!!
I also was a little bit frustrated with Shad (main character) and the thoughs he has during the last couple of pages. He assumes his wife Charlotte will keep the real circumstances of a certain event involving another man and the dark paths in Vauxhall Gardens from him and I just thought: "What?! Why should this be a secret? You know there DID something happen, it was in the papers and you already dealt with the affront to your honour in the ususal fashion. So just ask your wife, she was willing to tell you before, you just weren't listening, you idiot!" It really is just a small misunderstanding and I really don't understand why this couldn't be resolved.
So, in addition to some rewriting, this book needs another chapter or at least a real good epilogue. As it is, it's ok, somethimes even funny, but it easily could have get 3 or 4 stars.
This was my first book by this author. I enjoyed reading it well enough, except for the last 20 or so pages, there it seemed a little bit rushed.
I didn't like the revelation regarding the situation with Ann (Charlotte's best friend). I felt there was no HEA for her and her husband, although there could have been one easily. I mean, that's the reason I read this genre, I want a happy ending, so I felt slightly cheated here. You don't even get to know if this second couple solved their marital problem. Also, the book ended with the impression, that Ann is going to keep something secret from her husband during their marriage and that is 1. a no-go for me in fiction/romance (at least not this kind of secret) and 2. I don't think her husband deserves this, he is a likeable sort and he loves his wife Ann quite a lot. And, come on, I think he at least must have suspected something wasn't quite as it should be.
All in all, I would like to rewrite the whole situation, put in a villain, make Ann realise her mistake, reveal her secret to her husband, some forgiving on his part and everything would work out nicely. It's done in other romances as well and, ok, may be a little bit boring (because so often used before), but better boring than dissatisfied!!
I also was a little bit frustrated with Shad (main character) and the thoughs he has during the last couple of pages. He assumes his wife Charlotte will keep the real circumstances of a certain event involving another man and the dark paths in Vauxhall Gardens from him and I just thought: "What?! Why should this be a secret? You know there DID something happen, it was in the papers and you already dealt with the affront to your honour in the ususal fashion. So just ask your wife, she was willing to tell you before, you just weren't listening, you idiot!" It really is just a small misunderstanding and I really don't understand why this couldn't be resolved.
So, in addition to some rewriting, this book needs another chapter or at least a real good epilogue. As it is, it's ok, somethimes even funny, but it easily could have get 3 or 4 stars.
February 15, 2017
Lighthearted and witty, with likable main characters and eccentric supporting characters. A quick read: quick-paced plot and quick-timed text. For most of the novel, it's this simple momentum that carries one along -- all the normal challenges a hero or heroine face are tossed aside as unimportant. So what are their challenges? Some misunderstandings, and an external plot (external to their minds as well as external to them as a couple) that kicks in at the end. Mostly, it's good because it's a bit of a spoof on traditional regency romances; but it's also a novel in its own right, with every word well placed for comic timing.
September 13, 2014
I liked the first person point of view, although the switching back and forth between the hero and heroine did get a little confusing now and again. It's an entertaining read. I really enjoyed it.
I will admit I have no real idea what historic era this historical romance belongs to. It could be Georgian or Regency or even early Victorian. I can't even tell by the clothing descriptions, because those aren't specific enough. There is no reference to skirt widths or panniers or high waists or even men's waistcoat lengths. However, there is a visit to Vauxhall and a mention that it's a little shabby, which would make it Regency. Vauxhall was closed before Victoria came to the throne, and was very new during the Georges. Okay.
I will admit I have no real idea what historic era this historical romance belongs to. It could be Georgian or Regency or even early Victorian. I can't even tell by the clothing descriptions, because those aren't specific enough. There is no reference to skirt widths or panniers or high waists or even men's waistcoat lengths. However, there is a visit to Vauxhall and a mention that it's a little shabby, which would make it Regency. Vauxhall was closed before Victoria came to the throne, and was very new during the Georges. Okay.
March 15, 2013
Not my favorite by Janet Mullany, but still really good. I was excited enough to see that it was finally available on Kindle that I paid the $9 for it, which is more than I usually spend on ebooks, and I felt like I got my money's worth.
April 26, 2010
I enjoyed this one, but there were moments when I was like really? After all that, you STILL doubt her? Beresford annoyed me toward the end until he got his act together.
June 16, 2012
Quick, fun read!
April 21, 2013
I'm not sure how much of this I'll remember a week from now, but it was a pleasant diversion last night.
May 9, 2014
Very funny. A redo of the romance genre that makes the story much more interesting. I am not reading an earlier book by this author and she definitely improved from this book.
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