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A Lady of His Own (Bastion Club, #3)

by Stephanie Laurens (Goodreads Author)

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Oleta Blaylock said: " I don't know what it was about this story that drew me in but I could seem to put it down. The mystery part was very compelling however the development of the romance was very captivating. Both of these characters Charles St. Austell and Penelope “Pe I don't know what it was about this story that drew me in but I could seem to put it down. The mystery part was very compelling however the development of the romance was very captivating. Both of these characters Charles St. Austell and Penelope “Penny” Selbourne are so evenly matched you wonder why they have stayed apart for so long. The story of course explains the problems and I can see how the separation may have happened. You just keep turning the pages wanting to find the next little bit of information that is available.

Charles St Austell, Earl of Lostwitheil, has spent most of the last thirteen years of his life is France spying for the British. Being half French it is the perfect cover for him. When he left there was little chance of him inheriting the title but faith had other plans. With the battle at Waterloo done he has come home to take up the mantle as head of his family. He is disillusioned with the young women of the ton and who could blame him. He has spent so much time alone that he really does need Penelope to help find his social legs again. I liked Charles a lot in fact it is going to be very hard to choose a favorite out of the Bastion Club. I especially loved that he seemed a little lost and confused around Penny.

Penny is more than a little headstrong and prone to taking charge. She has helped run her family estate for year as her brother had a wild streak a mile wide. She wants her way and nothing is going to stop her from getting it. I think that she is going to need a very firm hand to keep her out of trouble in the future. Penny is good for Charles and it is amusing to see them together and read their reactions to each other. Penny is a lot of help with Charles’s investigation but she is a hindrance at times.

I continue to be intriguing by Dalziel. I know that he gets his own story eventually but Ms. Laurens always leaves you wondering who he really is and is there a heart in need of love and compassion beating in that chest.

This villain in this piece is beyond redemption. He is a stone cold killer that doesn't care about anyone or how he accomplishes his mission. It is sad that so many innocents are killed in pursuit of that mission. I am glad that he was caught and disposed of quietly.

Ms. Laurens has done a wonderful job of making this an intriguing and enjoyable story. While not a highly emotional story that are amusing parts and sad parts and there are some parts that make you feel all warm and cozy. I had wished that Devil Cynster would show up but alas it was not meant to be. All the characters in this story are wonderful and we get to see more of Jack Warnefleet and Gervase Tregarth near the end of the book. There are plenty of steamy love scenes throughout the story as well as a sampling of the life of a country gentleman. This book is a must of historical romance readers. ...more "

Sep 12, 2014 07:55AM · see review

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“You are stingy with our words," she accused, then laughed gayly as she swept around, tossing over her shoulder a roguish look that drew the length of him. "But I am more generous, my lord. You are indeed a fine sight."
-Aislinn”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, The Wolf and the Dove

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“It was terrible of you," Shanna pouted, but her eyes danced as they turned askance to meet his. "I could have left, you know. I was that angry."
"I would have followed you," Ruark assured with a flash of white teeth. "You have my heart and my baby. You would not have escaped.”
― Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Shanna

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