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Her Notorious Viscount
Beauty and her beast . . .
Viscount Nicholas Stoneworth is infamous—even being mentioned in the same breath with him is enough to ruin a lady's reputation. Why, the man's spent years in London's underworld pursuing every sort of vice while parlaying his hard muscled body into fame and fortune as a fighter! With his brother's untimely death, Nicholas must assume the title and relearn the civilized ways of the ton . . . and proper Jane Fenton is more than willing to teach him everything she knows.
Circumstances may have forced Jane into the role of ladies' companion, but she knows the danger of associating with a notorious man like Nicholas, a man who could tempt any woman into certain scandal. But her brother disappeared into the same underworld four long years ago, and if she transforms the libertine into a gentleman, he will use his connections to find him. Still, Jane will not—cannot—lose control. She must ignore the promise of sinful pleasure in his eyes . . . and her own wild desires desperate to break free.
Viscount Nicholas Stoneworth is infamous—even being mentioned in the same breath with him is enough to ruin a lady's reputation. Why, the man's spent years in London's underworld pursuing every sort of vice while parlaying his hard muscled body into fame and fortune as a fighter! With his brother's untimely death, Nicholas must assume the title and relearn the civilized ways of the ton . . . and proper Jane Fenton is more than willing to teach him everything she knows.
Circumstances may have forced Jane into the role of ladies' companion, but she knows the danger of associating with a notorious man like Nicholas, a man who could tempt any woman into certain scandal. But her brother disappeared into the same underworld four long years ago, and if she transforms the libertine into a gentleman, he will use his connections to find him. Still, Jane will not—cannot—lose control. She must ignore the promise of sinful pleasure in his eyes . . . and her own wild desires desperate to break free.
385 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 20, 2009
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Jenna Petersen
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July 4, 2012
When I read the blurb for Her Notorious Viscount, a story about an uncivilized former gentleman who's forgotten how to function in polite society, I got genuinely (and foolishly) excited. My mind instantly went to this ...
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... but with a dude and his raging penis instead of Audrey Hepburn and her winning charm. So I walked into this reading experience expecting elocution lessons, the viscount trying to balance books on his head, clever musical numbers, and a little belligerent sexual tension between tutor and student. Sadly, what I actually got was a whole bunch of wangst from an unlikable heroine, a supposedly tough hero with no balls to speak of, and a mystery plot that wasn't as much of a mystery as it was an excuse for the heroine to act like an irrational shrew.
When one of the main conflicts of a story makes less sense than wearing shorts in the dead of winter, I cannot in good conscience rate the book above 2 stars. The writing isn't particularly clever or inspiring. It's a lot of the same. Same psuedo-18th century British speak. Same uninspired love scenes. I wasn't particularly impressed. Also, this viscount isn't the least bit notorious. There isn't even a wacky sampling of him screwing up simple social situations. Nor does he do this:
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Bastard.
SUMMARY:
Lord Nicholas Stoneworth is thrust back into good society after the death of his beloved twin brother. He's been hanging out in London's underworld (yes, the author constantly refers to the bad side of town as the underworld, and yes, I did snicker each time I read it) as a fighter for several years because his daddy is a huge asshat who always loved his perfect brother more. So now a reluctant Nicholas is a viscount, and apparently a formal education and a life being raised by a goddamn marquis haven't really stuck in his big dumb brain. I'm assuming that all the fighting has turned him into Rocky Balboa.
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More than willing to offer her help is the prim and proper Jane Fenton. Although she's a lady's companion, Jane knows all kinds of stuff about propriety because she used to be a lady. *cue the saddest violin music ever* The daughter of a viscount, Jane was a perfectly acceptable member of society until three things happened. First, her brother got hooked on opium and disappeared in the dreaded underworld. Secondly, her daddy kicked the bucket without bringing his selfish bastard of a son home. Thirdly, Jane's cousin Patrick inherits the title under the grounds that her brother Marcus is probably/most-likely dead. This all leads to Jane losing her bananas. In exchange for her help preparing Nicholas for society, Jane asks the lovable rogue to search the underworld for Marcus to prove that the rightful viscount still lives. This naturally leads to sex.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!
For about one chapter of this book, I actually felt sorry for Jane. She's just this sad little thing in the beginning, trying to hold onto her pride even though she's fallen so far. She regrets being invisible now that she's little more than a servant. My sympathy went out to her. It would suck to go from carefree young woman with marriage prospects to some sort of social leper, free to go to all the same functions but unable to associate with "friends" from little more than a year ago. I thought, "Poor Jane. Her cousin must be a real asshole, throwing her out penniless like that. I can sympathize with this heroine."
But THEN the true story comes out, and it becomes clear that Jane is not so tragic as she is fucking hysterical. So it goes down like this:
- Brother abandons family for opium and disappears off the face of the earth.
- Viscount dies with his heir NOWHERE TO BE FOUND.
- Cousin Patrick ascends to the title after having Marcus pronounced dead.
- Cousin Patrick offers to marry Jane OR sponsor her for a season so she can find a suitable husband.
- Jane's all like, "Fuck you and your reasonable and kind offers. My brother's ALIVE, and you're an IMPOSTOR, even though I've known you all my life and you've never given an indication of being anything but fair and kind. I will turn my nose up at society and common sense and become a common working girl so that I can investigate my brother's NOT-death on my own. I hate you forever and always, Patrick! Go to hell, you slimeball!"
- Jane repeatedly shows up at Patrick's house to "investigate" her father's records about Marcus. While there, she insults Patrick and accuses him of all sorts of treachery. He allows her to abuse him every time and never bars her from coming back for another bitch session.
- Then she pisses and moans to Nicholas about how horrible her situation is because Patrick did it to her.
I'm sorry, but what kind of person decides she'd rather be homeless and at the mercy of a society with such a rigid class structure when the supposed villain is a perfectly nice guy who offers to marry her but is TOTALLY COOL with it if she doesn't. It's like getting pissed off and throwing the tray back in the face of that sweet little old lady who offers you samples at Sam's Club. What else was Patrick to do in his situation? Allow the title and estates to fall into squalor? Someone had to save the Fenton line, and Jane sure as hell didn't do anything rational to help. In addition, why is Jane so dedicated to her brother? The man abandoned her and NEVER CAME BACK after the death of their father. He also failed to return when Jane demoted herself to servitude. So either Marcus REALLY IS DEAD, or he's the biggest douche who ever lived.
So every time that Jane cried over her circumstances - this happens a lot - I just wanted to throw the book and shout, "You brought this on yourself, Einstein!" And since a majority of the plot is dedicated to Jane's hysterical mystery, very little time is spent with Nicholas singing "I Could Have Danced All Night" and cursing Mr. Higgins. To say that I was disappointed is an understatement.
There's a ridiculous fight at the end, in which Nicholas becomes a total wet blanket in the face of Jane's angry judgment. This woman is so intensely unlikable. I swear. She's the one who should have been banished to the underworld.
And one more thing. Underworld. Was Nicholas teaming up with Kate Beckinsale to fight werewolves while he was there?
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There's a good question to ponder, my friends.
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... but with a dude and his raging penis instead of Audrey Hepburn and her winning charm. So I walked into this reading experience expecting elocution lessons, the viscount trying to balance books on his head, clever musical numbers, and a little belligerent sexual tension between tutor and student. Sadly, what I actually got was a whole bunch of wangst from an unlikable heroine, a supposedly tough hero with no balls to speak of, and a mystery plot that wasn't as much of a mystery as it was an excuse for the heroine to act like an irrational shrew.
When one of the main conflicts of a story makes less sense than wearing shorts in the dead of winter, I cannot in good conscience rate the book above 2 stars. The writing isn't particularly clever or inspiring. It's a lot of the same. Same psuedo-18th century British speak. Same uninspired love scenes. I wasn't particularly impressed. Also, this viscount isn't the least bit notorious. There isn't even a wacky sampling of him screwing up simple social situations. Nor does he do this:
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Bastard.
SUMMARY:
Lord Nicholas Stoneworth is thrust back into good society after the death of his beloved twin brother. He's been hanging out in London's underworld (yes, the author constantly refers to the bad side of town as the underworld, and yes, I did snicker each time I read it) as a fighter for several years because his daddy is a huge asshat who always loved his perfect brother more. So now a reluctant Nicholas is a viscount, and apparently a formal education and a life being raised by a goddamn marquis haven't really stuck in his big dumb brain. I'm assuming that all the fighting has turned him into Rocky Balboa.
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More than willing to offer her help is the prim and proper Jane Fenton. Although she's a lady's companion, Jane knows all kinds of stuff about propriety because she used to be a lady. *cue the saddest violin music ever* The daughter of a viscount, Jane was a perfectly acceptable member of society until three things happened. First, her brother got hooked on opium and disappeared in the dreaded underworld. Secondly, her daddy kicked the bucket without bringing his selfish bastard of a son home. Thirdly, Jane's cousin Patrick inherits the title under the grounds that her brother Marcus is probably/most-likely dead. This all leads to Jane losing her bananas. In exchange for her help preparing Nicholas for society, Jane asks the lovable rogue to search the underworld for Marcus to prove that the rightful viscount still lives. This naturally leads to sex.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!
For about one chapter of this book, I actually felt sorry for Jane. She's just this sad little thing in the beginning, trying to hold onto her pride even though she's fallen so far. She regrets being invisible now that she's little more than a servant. My sympathy went out to her. It would suck to go from carefree young woman with marriage prospects to some sort of social leper, free to go to all the same functions but unable to associate with "friends" from little more than a year ago. I thought, "Poor Jane. Her cousin must be a real asshole, throwing her out penniless like that. I can sympathize with this heroine."
But THEN the true story comes out, and it becomes clear that Jane is not so tragic as she is fucking hysterical. So it goes down like this:
- Brother abandons family for opium and disappears off the face of the earth.
- Viscount dies with his heir NOWHERE TO BE FOUND.
- Cousin Patrick ascends to the title after having Marcus pronounced dead.
- Cousin Patrick offers to marry Jane OR sponsor her for a season so she can find a suitable husband.
- Jane's all like, "Fuck you and your reasonable and kind offers. My brother's ALIVE, and you're an IMPOSTOR, even though I've known you all my life and you've never given an indication of being anything but fair and kind. I will turn my nose up at society and common sense and become a common working girl so that I can investigate my brother's NOT-death on my own. I hate you forever and always, Patrick! Go to hell, you slimeball!"
- Jane repeatedly shows up at Patrick's house to "investigate" her father's records about Marcus. While there, she insults Patrick and accuses him of all sorts of treachery. He allows her to abuse him every time and never bars her from coming back for another bitch session.
- Then she pisses and moans to Nicholas about how horrible her situation is because Patrick did it to her.
I'm sorry, but what kind of person decides she'd rather be homeless and at the mercy of a society with such a rigid class structure when the supposed villain is a perfectly nice guy who offers to marry her but is TOTALLY COOL with it if she doesn't. It's like getting pissed off and throwing the tray back in the face of that sweet little old lady who offers you samples at Sam's Club. What else was Patrick to do in his situation? Allow the title and estates to fall into squalor? Someone had to save the Fenton line, and Jane sure as hell didn't do anything rational to help. In addition, why is Jane so dedicated to her brother? The man abandoned her and NEVER CAME BACK after the death of their father. He also failed to return when Jane demoted herself to servitude. So either Marcus REALLY IS DEAD, or he's the biggest douche who ever lived.
So every time that Jane cried over her circumstances - this happens a lot - I just wanted to throw the book and shout, "You brought this on yourself, Einstein!" And since a majority of the plot is dedicated to Jane's hysterical mystery, very little time is spent with Nicholas singing "I Could Have Danced All Night" and cursing Mr. Higgins. To say that I was disappointed is an understatement.
There's a ridiculous fight at the end, in which Nicholas becomes a total wet blanket in the face of Jane's angry judgment. This woman is so intensely unlikable. I swear. She's the one who should have been banished to the underworld.
And one more thing. Underworld. Was Nicholas teaming up with Kate Beckinsale to fight werewolves while he was there?
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There's a good question to ponder, my friends.
June 18, 2009
Her Notorious Viscount is my first historical romance by Petersen and I greatly enjoyed it. Starting a new HR author is always loaded with risk (IMO), but I was extremely relieved to see that Petersen doesn't employ any of those annoying story ploys that drive me crazy: NO major misunderstandings, NO ridiculous fights and obstacles that only exist to make the book longer, NO saboteurs who are in love with either the H/H and do everything they can to keep them apart (and of course, always almost succeed).
MAIN CHARACTERS, Miss Jane Fenton and Viscount Nicholas Stoneworth:
Jane and Nicholas were wonderful leading characters and there were some really humorous interactions between them, since Jane is Miss Prim and Proper and Nicholas has basically been shunning society and cast out of the ton for ~10 years. Another plus is the chemistry between them, which is very well written and sizzles off the pages.
*Super priceless* was when the Jane saves the Nicholas - such a nice change! She doesn't literally save him, but usually you have the hero who ends up facing down her bullies and yelling at them and then all of us female readers understandably sigh dreamily (probably don't need to add gender, since I think the size of the male audience is negligible - if it even exists). HERE, however, we have the heroine who sticks up for the hero and it was a total "you go girl" moment ;-).
OTHER COMMENTS:
I loved Nicholas' best friend, "Rage," and think he would be great as a hero in another book. I was also surprised to find that I really liked Viscount Patrick Fenton, Jane's cousin, and hope that he gets his own book. It was such a nice change to have another character who is in love with the heroine yet isn't manipulative, is an actual decent and honorable human being, acknowledges that the heroine doesn't like him in that way (also nice, because I hate when an author creates divided loyalties like that) and so goes out of his way to help the hero.
Although there was a mystery subplot, the way it played out was very interesting and it was a nice change to not have some crazed murderous greedy villain confusing things and somewhat unnecessarily. In some ways it kind of stretched plausibility, but we read these books for enjoyment, not reality, so it wasn't enough of a stretch to truly bother me.
BOTTOM LINE:
Her Notorious Viscount was a light and enjoyable read that I would definitely recommend for a lazy weekend afternoon. As an author, Petersen lines up with other historical romance writers like Julia Quinn and Karen Hawkins.
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[UPDATE]: reread and is a nice, simple, and quick romance; lowered the rating from 4 to 3.5, because although yes I still think the mystery subplot was a nice change, as I wrote in my review before, the whole ploy and backstory of her brother, Marcus, disappearing, is super flimsy—that she's looking for him 2 or 4 (conflicting dates given) after he disappeared ...? Yeah. Also didn't like the final wrench that was thrown in to extend the plot; Jane needed to snap out of it and calm down.
Was also kind of annoyed about constantly hearing how good-looking Nicholas was; it drives us nuts when we the hero is always focused on the heroine's physical appearance constantly and have decided it's just as annoying when the situation is reversed.
MAIN CHARACTERS, Miss Jane Fenton and Viscount Nicholas Stoneworth:
Jane and Nicholas were wonderful leading characters and there were some really humorous interactions between them, since Jane is Miss Prim and Proper and Nicholas has basically been shunning society and cast out of the ton for ~10 years. Another plus is the chemistry between them, which is very well written and sizzles off the pages.
*Super priceless* was when the Jane saves the Nicholas - such a nice change! She doesn't literally save him, but usually you have the hero who ends up facing down her bullies and yelling at them and then all of us female readers understandably sigh dreamily (probably don't need to add gender, since I think the size of the male audience is negligible - if it even exists). HERE, however, we have the heroine who sticks up for the hero and it was a total "you go girl" moment ;-).
OTHER COMMENTS:
I loved Nicholas' best friend, "Rage," and think he would be great as a hero in another book. I was also surprised to find that I really liked Viscount Patrick Fenton, Jane's cousin, and hope that he gets his own book. It was such a nice change to have another character who is in love with the heroine yet isn't manipulative, is an actual decent and honorable human being, acknowledges that the heroine doesn't like him in that way (also nice, because I hate when an author creates divided loyalties like that) and so goes out of his way to help the hero.
Although there was a mystery subplot, the way it played out was very interesting and it was a nice change to not have some crazed murderous greedy villain confusing things and somewhat unnecessarily. In some ways it kind of stretched plausibility, but we read these books for enjoyment, not reality, so it wasn't enough of a stretch to truly bother me.
BOTTOM LINE:
Her Notorious Viscount was a light and enjoyable read that I would definitely recommend for a lazy weekend afternoon. As an author, Petersen lines up with other historical romance writers like Julia Quinn and Karen Hawkins.
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[UPDATE]: reread and is a nice, simple, and quick romance; lowered the rating from 4 to 3.5, because although yes I still think the mystery subplot was a nice change, as I wrote in my review before, the whole ploy and backstory of her brother, Marcus, disappearing, is super flimsy—that she's looking for him 2 or 4 (conflicting dates given) after he disappeared ...? Yeah. Also didn't like the final wrench that was thrown in to extend the plot; Jane needed to snap out of it and calm down.
Was also kind of annoyed about constantly hearing how good-looking Nicholas was; it drives us nuts when we the hero is always focused on the heroine's physical appearance constantly and have decided it's just as annoying when the situation is reversed.
May 4, 2022
So I originally started reading Jenna Petersen in late 2015 and about the same time Jess Michaels books. I think it took me awhile to realize they were the same author. All I know is I loved both of their writings and it makes sense why. :)
I was updating my list of all the books I read (almost a 200 page word doc) and decided to combine Jenna and Jess' books together similarly like I do for Minerva Spencer/S.M. LaViolette and Laura Trentham and Leah Trent and realized I was missing a few of Jenna's that I had not read and this book was one of them.
I felt both characters had great depth and understanding. I feel their story was told and their was a nice finish. Of course in this case I would have loved an extended epilogue. I felt Nicholas and Jane had a great love story. I love how "complete" this book felt when I was finished and by that I just mean I didn't feel anything was left out or not said.
Great read.
I was updating my list of all the books I read (almost a 200 page word doc) and decided to combine Jenna and Jess' books together similarly like I do for Minerva Spencer/S.M. LaViolette and Laura Trentham and Leah Trent and realized I was missing a few of Jenna's that I had not read and this book was one of them.
I felt both characters had great depth and understanding. I feel their story was told and their was a nice finish. Of course in this case I would have loved an extended epilogue. I felt Nicholas and Jane had a great love story. I love how "complete" this book felt when I was finished and by that I just mean I didn't feel anything was left out or not said.
Great read.
April 7, 2009
Although "Her Notorious Viscount" was just shy of four stars for me, I bumped it up based on my smile at the end :) Jenna Petersen's latest regency romance is about a man and a woman who neither quite fit in; but both manage to find a place for themselves, with each other. A lovely message in today's world.
Stone is really the brand new Viscount Stoneworth, elevated to the title by the death of his beloved twin. Ignored and disparaged by his father, Stone became the antithesis of his brother and disappeared from polite society into London's infamous Underground. Now that he's ascended to the title, he will need to straighten up his act to take his place in the ton and uphold the family name...no matter how little he wishes to do so.
Jane is a lady whose decisions have resulted in her current status as a companion. First she lost her father and then shortly afterward, her missing brother was declared dead. However, Jane refuses to believe that her brother is gone. Instead, she's sure the cousin only declared him dead in order to inherit the family's title and wealth. So instead of allowing him to care for her, or accepting his numerous marriage offers, she hired herself out as a companion and continues her search for news of her brother. When word reaches her of Stone's familiarity with the Underground, where her brother disappeared, she's sure his status as a gentleman will cause him to help her. Instead, she's forced to make a deal with Stone: her assistance in society comportment in return for his assistance in finding word of her brother.
It's not hard to quickly figure out where the plot is headed; but in this case it really is the journey that makes all the difference. Petersen imbues every scene with the smoldering passion between Stone and Jane...it fairly jumps off the page. And her deft handling of the growing relationship and caring between the hero and heroine made it seem perfectly believable. Her secondary characters were amusing and irritating in turn and included at least one whose story I'd like to read! It all comes together in a feel-good, sexy romance that's a quickish read...not a bad way to spend an afternoon, eh?
Stone is really the brand new Viscount Stoneworth, elevated to the title by the death of his beloved twin. Ignored and disparaged by his father, Stone became the antithesis of his brother and disappeared from polite society into London's infamous Underground. Now that he's ascended to the title, he will need to straighten up his act to take his place in the ton and uphold the family name...no matter how little he wishes to do so.
Jane is a lady whose decisions have resulted in her current status as a companion. First she lost her father and then shortly afterward, her missing brother was declared dead. However, Jane refuses to believe that her brother is gone. Instead, she's sure the cousin only declared him dead in order to inherit the family's title and wealth. So instead of allowing him to care for her, or accepting his numerous marriage offers, she hired herself out as a companion and continues her search for news of her brother. When word reaches her of Stone's familiarity with the Underground, where her brother disappeared, she's sure his status as a gentleman will cause him to help her. Instead, she's forced to make a deal with Stone: her assistance in society comportment in return for his assistance in finding word of her brother.
It's not hard to quickly figure out where the plot is headed; but in this case it really is the journey that makes all the difference. Petersen imbues every scene with the smoldering passion between Stone and Jane...it fairly jumps off the page. And her deft handling of the growing relationship and caring between the hero and heroine made it seem perfectly believable. Her secondary characters were amusing and irritating in turn and included at least one whose story I'd like to read! It all comes together in a feel-good, sexy romance that's a quickish read...not a bad way to spend an afternoon, eh?
December 18, 2009
Excerpt:
Beauty and her beast . . .
Viscount Nicholas Stoneworth is infamous—even being mentioned in the same breath with him is enough to ruin a lady's reputation. Why, the man's spent years in London's underworld pursuing every sort of vice while parlaying his hard muscled body into fame and fortune as a fighter! With his brother's untimely death, Nicholas must assume the title and relearn the civilized ways of the ton . . . and proper Jane Fenton is more than willing to teach him everything she knows.
Circumstances may have forced Jane into the role of ladies' companion, but she knows the danger of associating with a notorious man like Nicholas, a man who could tempt any woman into certain scandal. But her brother disappeared into the same underworld four long years ago, and if she transforms the libertine into a gentleman, he will use his connections to find him. Still, Jane will not—cannot—lose control. She must ignore the promise of sinful pleasure in his eyes . . . and her own wild desires desperate to break free.
I had high hopes for this book. The cover is drop dead gorgeous, the excerpt sounded really interesting, and i've heard good things about it. Unfortunately for me it fell flat. It started out great in the beginning but it lost my interest later on. I find it hard to stay with the book. The plot just seemed to be lagging and i could almost figure out everything that was going to happen. Plus neither Jane nor Nicolas really appealed to me. Normally if at least one character appeals to me then i can keep reading with interest. This time neither did. It's sad that i really have nothing to say about the book because it was just so "ok" to me. The plot was ok (and so slow), the characters were ok, and everything was just ok.
Beauty and her beast . . .
Viscount Nicholas Stoneworth is infamous—even being mentioned in the same breath with him is enough to ruin a lady's reputation. Why, the man's spent years in London's underworld pursuing every sort of vice while parlaying his hard muscled body into fame and fortune as a fighter! With his brother's untimely death, Nicholas must assume the title and relearn the civilized ways of the ton . . . and proper Jane Fenton is more than willing to teach him everything she knows.
Circumstances may have forced Jane into the role of ladies' companion, but she knows the danger of associating with a notorious man like Nicholas, a man who could tempt any woman into certain scandal. But her brother disappeared into the same underworld four long years ago, and if she transforms the libertine into a gentleman, he will use his connections to find him. Still, Jane will not—cannot—lose control. She must ignore the promise of sinful pleasure in his eyes . . . and her own wild desires desperate to break free.
I had high hopes for this book. The cover is drop dead gorgeous, the excerpt sounded really interesting, and i've heard good things about it. Unfortunately for me it fell flat. It started out great in the beginning but it lost my interest later on. I find it hard to stay with the book. The plot just seemed to be lagging and i could almost figure out everything that was going to happen. Plus neither Jane nor Nicolas really appealed to me. Normally if at least one character appeals to me then i can keep reading with interest. This time neither did. It's sad that i really have nothing to say about the book because it was just so "ok" to me. The plot was ok (and so slow), the characters were ok, and everything was just ok.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2009
After sitting on my bookshelf for over a year, I finally decided to pick this book up and read it. It was the first book that I have read by Jenna Peterson and I was so thrilled with it that I will definitely be looking for more of her books. I'm glad that I hung on to this book and that I read it at last! 4 1/2 stars!
The first thing that I love about this book is the cover. It is deliciously yummy!! I love the tension in the guy's face and body.. as if he is pleading with her to ease his .. umm.. pain. But the cover is not the only good thing about the book!
I loved the characters. The hero, Nicholas Stoneworth is a little rough around the edges. He has been living as a pugilist and has forgotten much of the etiquette of living amongst the ton so he enlists the help of Jane Fenton, the heroine, to help him relearn the ways of the titled society.
Jane is serving as a Lady's Companion; She is a Lady herself, but because of her parents' death and unknown whereabouts of her brother, she is forced to make a living for herself or put her life in the hands of her cousin whom she suspects had something to do with her brothers' disappearance. So in exchange for her etiquette lessons Nicholas uses his connections in the underworld to search for Jane's brother.
Jane and Nicholas have an immediate attraction to one another and their interactions are heated and filled with longing and tension. This is definitely a relationship that sizzles!
The reason for the 1/2 star deduction is because Jane acted like a silly ninny toward the end of the book for a few pages.. it was, IMO, out of character and just strange. But it didn't last for too long and she corrected the error of her ways- with the help of Nicholas (sigh), his mother and her cousin!
I give my whole-hearted recommendation for reading this book! Enjoy!
The first thing that I love about this book is the cover. It is deliciously yummy!! I love the tension in the guy's face and body.. as if he is pleading with her to ease his .. umm.. pain. But the cover is not the only good thing about the book!
I loved the characters. The hero, Nicholas Stoneworth is a little rough around the edges. He has been living as a pugilist and has forgotten much of the etiquette of living amongst the ton so he enlists the help of Jane Fenton, the heroine, to help him relearn the ways of the titled society.
Jane is serving as a Lady's Companion; She is a Lady herself, but because of her parents' death and unknown whereabouts of her brother, she is forced to make a living for herself or put her life in the hands of her cousin whom she suspects had something to do with her brothers' disappearance. So in exchange for her etiquette lessons Nicholas uses his connections in the underworld to search for Jane's brother.
Jane and Nicholas have an immediate attraction to one another and their interactions are heated and filled with longing and tension. This is definitely a relationship that sizzles!
The reason for the 1/2 star deduction is because Jane acted like a silly ninny toward the end of the book for a few pages.. it was, IMO, out of character and just strange. But it didn't last for too long and she corrected the error of her ways- with the help of Nicholas (sigh), his mother and her cousin!
I give my whole-hearted recommendation for reading this book! Enjoy!
April 10, 2011
After the intensity of Lover Unleashed, I needed something soothing to read and HER NOTORIOUS VISCOUNT was ideal. This is an engaging story of two lonely people who dare to defy society's rules to find lasting happiness.
Whatever Nicholas Stoneworth does is never good enough for his father, Lord Bledsoe. He is constantly compared with his older twin brother, Anthony, and found lacking. Finally, Nicholas rebels and, following an argument with his father, disappears into the seedy underworld of London. There, he makes a profitable living as a pugilist. Then the tragic death of his brother changes everything and Nicholas is forced to assume his role as Viscount Stoneworth and re-enter society but things do not run smoothly.
Attending his first ball in many years, he succeeds in making a spectacle of himself, much to the chagrin of his father. Nicholas cares nothing for his reputation until Anthony's widow, Lucinda, makes him realize just how his actions are tainting Anthony's memory and affecting his nieces' futures. Her words touch Nicholas as nothing else has and he is determined to re-learn the skills required to be a gentleman. All he needs now is someone to teach him but he is not expecting that someone to be a virginal lady's companion!
Two years ago, Jane Fenton, Viscount Fenton's daughter, lived the life of a lady but two tragedies change her life forever. Following an argument with their father, her brother Marcus disappears without trace. After her father's death, her cousin Patrick has Marcus declared dead and assumes his title. He offers to assist Jane, but believing that Patrick has something to do with her brother's disappearance, she refuses his help.
Forced to seek employment, Jane obtains a position as companion to Lady Ridgefield. Convinced that Marcus is still alive somewhere in the seedy depths of London and hearing the rumours circulating about Nicholas and his familiarity with London's underworld, Jane thinks she has found someone who can help find her brother.
Arriving at his house one evening, Jane asks for his help but Nicholas requires something in return. He will use his nefarious contacts to make inquiries about her brother, but in return, she must train him in the art of being a gentleman again. At first, Jane refuses what she sees as an impossible task but her overwhelming concern for her brother sways her to accept. They find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other and love flourishes. But can their love survive society's censure and Nicholas' deception?
I really like Nicholas and Jane. They are two lonely people who feel they are outcasts on the edge of society. I feel that they are victims of circumstances not of their making. In some way, their lives seem to run parallel. Nicholas's rebellion was caused by his father's constant rejection and, similarly, Jane's circumstances are a direct result of the argument between her father and brother. Ms Petersen has created a wonderful chemistry between them and I love the way Nicholas can't resist trying to shock Jane with his actions and words. One particular scene comes to mind where Jane comes to his house and finds him in his dressing robe:
"My first lesson to you is that a gentleman does not meet a lady in his robe."
For a moment Nicholas stared at her. Then he set the fresh drink on the tabletop and moved for his robe tie. Jane staggered back, splashing alcohol onto the wooden floor in her hasty retreat.
"No!" she yelped as she covered her eyes with her free hand.
There are lots of similar scenes which made me chuckle and those looking for passionate love scenes won't be disappointed either.
No wonder Jane can't resist Nicholas with his dark good looks, rippling muscles and lusty reputation! If that's not enough to make your heart flutter, then may be Jane's description will:
He resembled a tiger who had been caged for exhibition. Dangerous and feral.
However, there is much more to Nicholas because he cares deeply about his mother, his sister-in-law and his nieces. It is only for their sake that he is willing to make the effort to become a true gentleman who will be accepted back into society. He is also protective of Jane when he believes she is being menaced by her cousin, Patrick.
Jane is no weak simpering miss. She can more than hold her own in the verbal battles with Nicholas and I love this particular setdown she gives him:
"You are not only uncouth, sir, but you are cruel," she whispered. "I asked you for help and you dismiss me like I am a bug on your boot. You have no manners, no charm, no niceties in you at all. No wonder the ton despises you."
I admire her determination to find her brother no matter what the personal cost, and the scene where she gives Nicholas' father, Lord Bledsoe, a serious berating for his treatment of Nicholas is an absolute gem.
I love Ronan ‘Rage' Riley, Nicholas's friend and fellow pugilist, with his irreverent talk and I am pleased that he has his own story in the novella, ‘Rogue for a Night'.
Usually where there's a baddy in the story, he ends up threatening the heroine but it is refreshing to find an unusual twist in this book.
If you are looking for a well-written story with lots of chemistry between the hero and heroine, HER NOTORIOUS VISCOUNT will not disappoint.
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Whatever Nicholas Stoneworth does is never good enough for his father, Lord Bledsoe. He is constantly compared with his older twin brother, Anthony, and found lacking. Finally, Nicholas rebels and, following an argument with his father, disappears into the seedy underworld of London. There, he makes a profitable living as a pugilist. Then the tragic death of his brother changes everything and Nicholas is forced to assume his role as Viscount Stoneworth and re-enter society but things do not run smoothly.
Attending his first ball in many years, he succeeds in making a spectacle of himself, much to the chagrin of his father. Nicholas cares nothing for his reputation until Anthony's widow, Lucinda, makes him realize just how his actions are tainting Anthony's memory and affecting his nieces' futures. Her words touch Nicholas as nothing else has and he is determined to re-learn the skills required to be a gentleman. All he needs now is someone to teach him but he is not expecting that someone to be a virginal lady's companion!
Two years ago, Jane Fenton, Viscount Fenton's daughter, lived the life of a lady but two tragedies change her life forever. Following an argument with their father, her brother Marcus disappears without trace. After her father's death, her cousin Patrick has Marcus declared dead and assumes his title. He offers to assist Jane, but believing that Patrick has something to do with her brother's disappearance, she refuses his help.
Forced to seek employment, Jane obtains a position as companion to Lady Ridgefield. Convinced that Marcus is still alive somewhere in the seedy depths of London and hearing the rumours circulating about Nicholas and his familiarity with London's underworld, Jane thinks she has found someone who can help find her brother.
Arriving at his house one evening, Jane asks for his help but Nicholas requires something in return. He will use his nefarious contacts to make inquiries about her brother, but in return, she must train him in the art of being a gentleman again. At first, Jane refuses what she sees as an impossible task but her overwhelming concern for her brother sways her to accept. They find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other and love flourishes. But can their love survive society's censure and Nicholas' deception?
I really like Nicholas and Jane. They are two lonely people who feel they are outcasts on the edge of society. I feel that they are victims of circumstances not of their making. In some way, their lives seem to run parallel. Nicholas's rebellion was caused by his father's constant rejection and, similarly, Jane's circumstances are a direct result of the argument between her father and brother. Ms Petersen has created a wonderful chemistry between them and I love the way Nicholas can't resist trying to shock Jane with his actions and words. One particular scene comes to mind where Jane comes to his house and finds him in his dressing robe:
"My first lesson to you is that a gentleman does not meet a lady in his robe."
For a moment Nicholas stared at her. Then he set the fresh drink on the tabletop and moved for his robe tie. Jane staggered back, splashing alcohol onto the wooden floor in her hasty retreat.
"No!" she yelped as she covered her eyes with her free hand.
There are lots of similar scenes which made me chuckle and those looking for passionate love scenes won't be disappointed either.
No wonder Jane can't resist Nicholas with his dark good looks, rippling muscles and lusty reputation! If that's not enough to make your heart flutter, then may be Jane's description will:
He resembled a tiger who had been caged for exhibition. Dangerous and feral.
However, there is much more to Nicholas because he cares deeply about his mother, his sister-in-law and his nieces. It is only for their sake that he is willing to make the effort to become a true gentleman who will be accepted back into society. He is also protective of Jane when he believes she is being menaced by her cousin, Patrick.
Jane is no weak simpering miss. She can more than hold her own in the verbal battles with Nicholas and I love this particular setdown she gives him:
"You are not only uncouth, sir, but you are cruel," she whispered. "I asked you for help and you dismiss me like I am a bug on your boot. You have no manners, no charm, no niceties in you at all. No wonder the ton despises you."
I admire her determination to find her brother no matter what the personal cost, and the scene where she gives Nicholas' father, Lord Bledsoe, a serious berating for his treatment of Nicholas is an absolute gem.
I love Ronan ‘Rage' Riley, Nicholas's friend and fellow pugilist, with his irreverent talk and I am pleased that he has his own story in the novella, ‘Rogue for a Night'.
Usually where there's a baddy in the story, he ends up threatening the heroine but it is refreshing to find an unusual twist in this book.
If you are looking for a well-written story with lots of chemistry between the hero and heroine, HER NOTORIOUS VISCOUNT will not disappoint.
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This review was originally written for The Romance Reviews
September 9, 2015
This is a really bland book!! lol
I am laughing because I find it funny that I still like the book despite it being so bland. Jane and Nicholas are good characters. Jane is a bit crazy in her dealings with her cousin but overall she is a level-headed heroine. Nicholas is a rather standard perfect hero. Even though he was supposed to be the family black goat, he behaved relatively well in the book.
I had a good time reading the book. It was kind of a soothing experience. The book is probably not historically accurate but is entertaining enough with 2 rather pleasant leads.
I am laughing because I find it funny that I still like the book despite it being so bland. Jane and Nicholas are good characters. Jane is a bit crazy in her dealings with her cousin but overall she is a level-headed heroine. Nicholas is a rather standard perfect hero. Even though he was supposed to be the family black goat, he behaved relatively well in the book.
I had a good time reading the book. It was kind of a soothing experience. The book is probably not historically accurate but is entertaining enough with 2 rather pleasant leads.
February 6, 2018
Omg, favorite couple. This book had me smiling just thinking about it. The only thing I didn't like is that I found the ending rushed and wished some more of the ball scenes where Nicholas courted Jane were actually described. In essence, since I loved the characters, I wanted to see more of Jane's everyday life be described (even though to others that would probably just be boring).
August 5, 2009
Wow! I really liked this one :-)
September 30, 2009
I was in the mood for a light historical and this fit the bill. This is the first book I've read by Jenna Petersen.
I really enjoyed the characters. It was interesting to me that Nicholas was such a contrast. With Jane he was so sweet and tender I had to remind myself he wasn't always like that.
Jane I enjoyed for most of the novel, but her actions toward the end marred her somewhat IMO. She let hate and rage fuel herself for so long, I expected to see some kind of character growth by the end. Unfortunately it didn't come..not to my satisfaction.
Still, the romance worked, as did the overall story arc, so I can't complain too much. Especially since I stayed up until 2 a.m. to finish it.
I really enjoyed the characters. It was interesting to me that Nicholas was such a contrast. With Jane he was so sweet and tender I had to remind myself he wasn't always like that.
Jane I enjoyed for most of the novel, but her actions toward the end marred her somewhat IMO. She let hate and rage fuel herself for so long, I expected to see some kind of character growth by the end. Unfortunately it didn't come..not to my satisfaction.
Still, the romance worked, as did the overall story arc, so I can't complain too much. Especially since I stayed up until 2 a.m. to finish it.
March 12, 2012
I have to admit, I was drawn to this book by the UFC-style fighting (ha) the viscount indulges in. The romance was sweet and the premise was interesting. But. Two major things prevented me from really loving this book:
1) continuous mention of "The Underground," as though it's some kind of tangible club or subway station you can enter and leave. That drove me nuts.
2) the heroine's major overreaction, and the hero's subsequent groveling, at the end. She seriously flew off the deep end and acted like a total holier-than-thou jerk. And he reacted like a doormat - not the tough, ultra-alpha UFC-style boxer he'd been written as. That killed the romance for me :-(
1) continuous mention of "The Underground," as though it's some kind of tangible club or subway station you can enter and leave. That drove me nuts.
2) the heroine's major overreaction, and the hero's subsequent groveling, at the end. She seriously flew off the deep end and acted like a total holier-than-thou jerk. And he reacted like a doormat - not the tough, ultra-alpha UFC-style boxer he'd been written as. That killed the romance for me :-(
October 31, 2020
Because I enjoyed Jess Michaels’s An Introduction to Pleasure, I decided to check out some of her earlier works, when she was writing under the pen name Jenna Petersen.
I must say I’m pleasantly surprised! Although Her Notorious Viscount reads differently that later books by the same author - mostly the heat level seems to be more subdue - I was utterly charmed by Nicholas and Jane’s story.
This one is a sweet retelling of the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast, with likable characters, romantic plot and well written prose.
I finished it in merely two days, it was a delight to read.
The thing that I enjoyed the most was how natural any interaction between the main couple felt. It was not only about their chemistry – which was lovely – but how well the author painted a vivid, life-like picture of two people just being with each other. Jane and Nicholas are very tactile characters; even from the beginning they both liked to sneak in little touches here and there and I was all for it.
I loved the dynamics between them and how multidimensional their personalities were. Their romance was a pleasure to follow and it gave me all the warm and fuzzy feelings.
Wonderful book to ward off doom and gloom of the currents days.
5/5 stars
I must say I’m pleasantly surprised! Although Her Notorious Viscount reads differently that later books by the same author - mostly the heat level seems to be more subdue - I was utterly charmed by Nicholas and Jane’s story.
This one is a sweet retelling of the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast, with likable characters, romantic plot and well written prose.
I finished it in merely two days, it was a delight to read.
The thing that I enjoyed the most was how natural any interaction between the main couple felt. It was not only about their chemistry – which was lovely – but how well the author painted a vivid, life-like picture of two people just being with each other. Jane and Nicholas are very tactile characters; even from the beginning they both liked to sneak in little touches here and there and I was all for it.
I loved the dynamics between them and how multidimensional their personalities were. Their romance was a pleasure to follow and it gave me all the warm and fuzzy feelings.
Wonderful book to ward off doom and gloom of the currents days.
5/5 stars
November 20, 2017
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Me encanta los encuentros clandestinos de los protagonistas... ;) y tuvo un buen final... ;)
Me encanta los encuentros clandestinos de los protagonistas... ;) y tuvo un buen final... ;)
August 29, 2019
Stars 3/4 (Kate Pearce, Maureen Driscoll, Elisa Braden)
Hey fellow readers I don’t summarize the books (as there are always great full summaries written that I read myself).
I only give it my personal, general, summary of 5 stars to 1 star.
3 stars: This book is worth a read but didn’t really have me excited about interacting with the book where I could not put it down. It lacks the excitement and well roundness of my personal markers for a great read throughout the book.
Development and interest in main characters, secondary characters, humorous, movement of the book, writing/conversation and romantic/sexual content (1-2 scenes or too much unnecessary).
Read it once and that is enough for me.
However, if this book is part of a series, I would read the next book (pervious book) in the series as it would still peek my reading interest.
I’ll continue reading from this author. I wouldn’t cross the author out of my potential reads in the future.
Hey fellow readers I don’t summarize the books (as there are always great full summaries written that I read myself).
I only give it my personal, general, summary of 5 stars to 1 star.
3 stars: This book is worth a read but didn’t really have me excited about interacting with the book where I could not put it down. It lacks the excitement and well roundness of my personal markers for a great read throughout the book.
Development and interest in main characters, secondary characters, humorous, movement of the book, writing/conversation and romantic/sexual content (1-2 scenes or too much unnecessary).
Read it once and that is enough for me.
However, if this book is part of a series, I would read the next book (pervious book) in the series as it would still peek my reading interest.
I’ll continue reading from this author. I wouldn’t cross the author out of my potential reads in the future.
July 24, 2011
This was a refreshing change of pace.. Just a good ole historical romance. Nicholas left society for London's underground where he felt like he fit in better.. He never felt like he fit in with the rich and all that came with it. He gets news that his twin brother has died and this devastates him. This forces him to return to society to take his brothers place but to many years in the underground has left him no longer knowing how to act acceptable. Jane was once part of the in crowd within society but with the death of her parents and her brother missing and then declared dead by her cousin she had to become a lady’s companion to Lady Ridgefield. Jane refuses to believe her brother is dead. As she see that Nicholas isnt fitting in she comes up with a plan. She will tutor him on how to act like a gentleman again if he will use is underground contacts to try and locate her brother.. There is alot of humor through the book and the sexual tension between Nicolas and Jane even though they both fight it is very hot. The side characters of Nicholas best friend Ronan “Rage” Riley and his widowed sister in law Lucinda were interesting and it was as I was reading this I found out the author wrote a ebook about there story which I now cant wait to read.
June 10, 2010
HER NOTORIOUS VISCOUNT leans heavily on the two main characters’ chemistry, leaving the plot rather wanting. Once again, we have the relatively plain female character unable to resist the allure of the titled and muscled bad boy, and the man falling for the woman because her no-nonsense dealings with him make her different from all the other women that have thrown themselves at him in the past. Nothing too special, thankfully saved by the likeability of the two, despite clichés.
As I said, the plot is pushed to the wayside for the characters, and while I’m hardly a romance snob, in that I don’t read these things for a scintillating plot (yeah right), the way that Jane’s etiquette lessons for Nicholas were simply passed over was a bit too unrealistic to be believed. I didn’t see any discernible transformation of Nicholas from street-mean to polished society member: Nicholas making a move on Jane almost immediately ended lessons whenever they popped up. As the plot is pretty much the only thing that makes this story stand out from the next historical romance, I have to admit that that was a disappointment. Still, a generously steamy read, and not too bad if you’re not picky.
As I said, the plot is pushed to the wayside for the characters, and while I’m hardly a romance snob, in that I don’t read these things for a scintillating plot (yeah right), the way that Jane’s etiquette lessons for Nicholas were simply passed over was a bit too unrealistic to be believed. I didn’t see any discernible transformation of Nicholas from street-mean to polished society member: Nicholas making a move on Jane almost immediately ended lessons whenever they popped up. As the plot is pretty much the only thing that makes this story stand out from the next historical romance, I have to admit that that was a disappointment. Still, a generously steamy read, and not too bad if you’re not picky.
June 10, 2011
Beauty and her beast . . . Viscount Nicholas Stoneworth is infamous—even being mentioned in the same breath with him is enough to ruin a lady's reputation. Why, the man's spent years in London's underworld pursuing every sort of vice while parlaying his hard muscled body into fame and fortune as a fighter! With his brother's untimely death, Nicholas must assume the title and relearn the civilized ways of the ton . . . and proper Jane Fenton is more than willing to teach him everything she knows. Circumstances may have forced Jane into the role of ladies' companion, but she knows the danger of associating with a notorious man like Nicholas, a man who could tempt any woman into certain scandal. But her brother disappeared into the same underworld four long years ago, and if she transforms the libertine into a gentleman, he will use his connections to find him. Still, Jane will not—cannot—lose control. She must ignore the promise of sinful pleasure in his eyes . . . and her own wild desires desperate to break free.
January 19, 2013
The first book of Stoneworth series. I loved it. It reminded me of The Proposition by Judith Ivory, but they are different in so many ways. I loved the hero more than the heroine. The character of the hero reflected that he needs reformation. For the heroine, it is the same prude heroine with hidden desires. I am somewhat fed with it. The plot of the story is good. It started it out great and the feeling that it will end, there is added conflict the h/h. I liked Patrick the cousin, I hoped there is a story for him.
There is so many things I want to add more my review, but since it is 2am in the morning I finished this book and I can't wait to share my feelings. No stress and simple read and it is a fast reading. One thing is, I can't seems to put it down even at work I am reading it.
It's not a book of perfection there some things common already for an HR books. Liked the realization of love why always comes in the ending part and the predictability of some events.
In spite of those, I liked reading this. I can't wait for the 2nd book.
There is so many things I want to add more my review, but since it is 2am in the morning I finished this book and I can't wait to share my feelings. No stress and simple read and it is a fast reading. One thing is, I can't seems to put it down even at work I am reading it.
It's not a book of perfection there some things common already for an HR books. Liked the realization of love why always comes in the ending part and the predictability of some events.
In spite of those, I liked reading this. I can't wait for the 2nd book.
December 10, 2012
The prim and proper heroine Jane kind of turned me off a bit when I started reading this book. However, I went back to it and it picked up. I love a hero that is naughty but kind underneath. Nicholas is a good man and despite his dealings in the underground, he's never cruel. He doesn't fight his feelings for Jane and it's kind of nice when the two of them do the deed. You know that he cares about her and hates for it all to end.
I hated that at 91 percent on my Kindle, there's a big misunderstanding. Fortunately, it is wrapped up quickly and the two have the HEA.
I hated that at 91 percent on my Kindle, there's a big misunderstanding. Fortunately, it is wrapped up quickly and the two have the HEA.
May 29, 2009
This book was soooooooooo good! It was the first book by Jenna Petersen that I have read and I will definitely be reading more. Nicholas and Jane were perfect for each other. I loved how tough Nicholas was, but I also thought his character was gentle and sweet. My favorite historical romance novels always fit the mold of the beauty and the beast and this one didn't disappoint me. I loved, loved, loved it! I wish for "Rage" to get his own book too!
March 13, 2013
I really liked this book - both the Hero and Heroine are engaging and likeable. The story is a bit different than your average historical romance as neither of the main characters fit into society. This book was published in 2009 and I'm just reading it now due to how much fun Jenna's Zombie books are . . . but that's a whole other review! Pick this one up if you can still find it - I don't think you'll be sorry.
August 30, 2014
If you think anyone can write period fiction, read this. It's full of mistakes, such glaring mistakes that you know the author has no sense of history whatsoever. This Viscount has pants, drinks Bourbon and talks of being in Society as if he was some gutter born snipe. The heroine is even worse, being completely blind to the conventions of her time and place. A Gretna Green marriage is a respectable fate???
Luckily I bought this second hand. I've binned it.
Luckily I bought this second hand. I've binned it.
February 10, 2015
Imagine my surprise when I found out that Jenna Petersen and Jess Michaels are the same person. I really love Jess Michaels!! Though they're different in a way that Michaels' stories are more daring than Petersen but still, her signature writing is still there. Both have great books. This book is the manifestation of that. This is the kind of story that would emit sighs from its readers like me. I wish I could have my own Nicholas. Oh my, that would be heaven. Sigh*
A must read.
A must read.
Want to Read
February 25, 2009I don't normally read Historical but I really like Jess Michaels work. Wish there was a website that listed authors and the various pen names they use. I had no ideal Jess Michaels and Jenna Petersen are one in the same.
May 16, 2009
This was an original premise with a strong heroine and a fabulous hero. The conflict was realistic and I really believed these characters would have a happily ever after. Great dialogue and nice secondary characters were a definite bonus.
March 27, 2009
Sweet book... I love student/teacher themes... :)
December 1, 2009
As Dodd said, it was pure escapist fun.
December 27, 2009
A charming story of accepting loss and love. The characters were easy to like; the story briskly paced.
March 3, 2010
I liked this story. The hero and heroine were both very likable.
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