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Brighton Intrigue
MISS BENNINGTON'S BATTLE
Miss Ariane Bennington had to suspect that Damien de Villars, the wealthy and worldly Marquess of Chatham, was merely using her in a game of intricate intrigue involving the elegant, dangerously attractive Comte de Triens.
Other than that, the dazzlingly handsome Damien could have no use for an inexperienced chit of a girl like Ariane--not when he had the sophisticated and stunning Solange Crecy at his beck and call, and the exquisite Cecily Ashton as his ideal future match in marriage.
Ariane also suspected that de Triens could not imagine her resisting his skillful seduction, and that Damien saw her as no more than a pretty pawn. Somehow Ariane had to prove both of them wrong....
Miss Ariane Bennington had to suspect that Damien de Villars, the wealthy and worldly Marquess of Chatham, was merely using her in a game of intricate intrigue involving the elegant, dangerously attractive Comte de Triens.
Other than that, the dazzlingly handsome Damien could have no use for an inexperienced chit of a girl like Ariane--not when he had the sophisticated and stunning Solange Crecy at his beck and call, and the exquisite Cecily Ashton as his ideal future match in marriage.
Ariane also suspected that de Triens could not imagine her resisting his skillful seduction, and that Damien saw her as no more than a pretty pawn. Somehow Ariane had to prove both of them wrong....
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1988
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October 4, 2021
I loved this book, I found it very enjoyable, it was an intriquing read. It had great development between the couple which is the most important aspect of a romance book for me, it was a highly entertaining story of two people who, despite themselves, fall deeply in love linked with a plot of undercover spies and plotting. There was only minor misunderstandings which were cleared up without dragging it on for too long which is always a plus. I always love when there is some mystery/suspense aspects to a regency too as it gives it a more exciting story so I loved the spy aspect and the missing brother. The hero was very charming, a man of great patience and understanding, his back and forth wit with the heroine was very enjoyable as was there scenes of tranquility and companionship as they were falling in love, the heroine was lovely too, she was headstrong and impatient but she was still a classy lady and they were will suited, as they say in the novel they're both the only ones that can handle each other effeciently. This is the second book by Emma Lange that I have read so far, I have more of hers in my library and I look foward to reading them given how much I enoyed both her novels.
August 12, 2013
3.25 Stars
This traditional Regency begins with eighteen-year-old Ariane Bennington entering a tavern in disguise. Trying to imitate a boy, she is searching for a man who can lead her to find her older brother. Before she plunges into something she'll later regret, Damien de Villars, the Marquess of Chatham, comes to her aid.
Her parents are deceased and she is given permission by her governess to assist this stern-looking gentleman in a plot to save the government. The problem is Ariene is unaware of this. She thinks she is going to Brighton to befriend a lonely young girl and look for Colin, the brother who is missing. Damien has made a promise that he will find him.
Some ten years older, he refers to Ariane as 'infant', 'brat', 'minx', and 'compassionate child' and treats her as someone who is a too young. For the time being. Then a slow awareness between the two begins to rumble. Looks are exchanged, quiet time is spent together in simple relaxation and when Ariane does say something, Damien finds himself laughing. And he wonders what is happening to him.
There is a secondary story with a suave French count who is enamored with Ariane. Damien is all too aware of this man's feelings. Ms. Lange, the author, does a keen job of displaying emotions through much of this story with facial expressions. Eyes twinkling, sparkling and gleaming....biting the lower lip.....a light blush tinting the cheek....brows scowling....a mouth with a gentle curve. It is a clean romance but you feel the tension building between the two main characters.
I had a few quibbles with the story. The child-like names that were used gave the story some minor 'eeeww' moments. I was also surprised by the number of spelling mistakes in this Signet romance. And lastly, for me, the ending was a bit too long. These are minor quirks of mine but I still found this Regency suspense better than most.
This traditional Regency begins with eighteen-year-old Ariane Bennington entering a tavern in disguise. Trying to imitate a boy, she is searching for a man who can lead her to find her older brother. Before she plunges into something she'll later regret, Damien de Villars, the Marquess of Chatham, comes to her aid.
Her parents are deceased and she is given permission by her governess to assist this stern-looking gentleman in a plot to save the government. The problem is Ariene is unaware of this. She thinks she is going to Brighton to befriend a lonely young girl and look for Colin, the brother who is missing. Damien has made a promise that he will find him.
Some ten years older, he refers to Ariane as 'infant', 'brat', 'minx', and 'compassionate child' and treats her as someone who is a too young. For the time being. Then a slow awareness between the two begins to rumble. Looks are exchanged, quiet time is spent together in simple relaxation and when Ariane does say something, Damien finds himself laughing. And he wonders what is happening to him.
There is a secondary story with a suave French count who is enamored with Ariane. Damien is all too aware of this man's feelings. Ms. Lange, the author, does a keen job of displaying emotions through much of this story with facial expressions. Eyes twinkling, sparkling and gleaming....biting the lower lip.....a light blush tinting the cheek....brows scowling....a mouth with a gentle curve. It is a clean romance but you feel the tension building between the two main characters.
I had a few quibbles with the story. The child-like names that were used gave the story some minor 'eeeww' moments. I was also surprised by the number of spelling mistakes in this Signet romance. And lastly, for me, the ending was a bit too long. These are minor quirks of mine but I still found this Regency suspense better than most.
July 9, 2010
I've long since lost my copy of this book, but this was one of the first romances I ever truly loved. I got the book as a young teenager, and it turned me on to Regencies and to much of romance in general. Wonderful story, and great memories!
September 25, 2009
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