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A Rakes Vow [Mass Market Paperback]

Stephanie Laurens
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Oct 1 1998

He vowed never to marry. She vowed no man would trap her. But some vows are meant to be broken....

Vane Cynster greatly enjoys his dalliances, but he's always remained aloof when other Cynster men stepped up to the altar. Resolved to never submit to being leg-shackled to any woman, he believes he's found the ideal temporary refuge from London's infuriating husband hunters at Bellamy Hall. But an encounter with irresistible Patience Debbington has his head -- and his heart -- spinning...and soon he has more than mereseduction on his mind.

But Patience is not about to succumb to arrogant, presumptuous Vane's sensuous propositions. Certainly his kisses leave her weak, and his caresses leave her flushed and burning with desire. But he is bound to be unfaithful -- just like every other man -- and despite his assurances, she will not trust the handsome, elegant rogue with her heart.

But can a promise to resist temptation stand firm when passion demands otherwise?


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To this second book of her Bar Cynster series, Stephanie Laurens brings a thorough command of Regency style, as well as graphic, uninhibited love scenes. Elegant, commanding Vane Cynster graciously bows to fate when he seeks shelter from a storm and meets the woman he realizes he's destined to marry--Patience Debbington, the spinster niece of Vane's kindhearted godmother. Although her attraction to Vane is immediate and electrifying, Patience distrusts "elegant gentlemen" like her father, who broke her mother's heart by failing to return her love. To pursue Patience, Vane settles into his godmother's household, which consists of various poor relatives and assorted hangers-on, and is caught up in the search for a petty thief and occasional "Spectre" who is harassing them. It requires all of Vane's investigative abilities to catch the criminal, and all of his considerable powers of persuasion--as well as many ardent couplings with Patience--to convince her that family, loyalty, and love come first for him. Laurens is especially skillful at capturing Regency males, aristocrats whose refined restraint barely masks their powerful underlying urges. Appearances by others of the extended, devoted Cynster family ensures that readers will become increasing attached to this ongoing series. --Ellen Edwards

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Stephanie Lauren's heroines are marvellous tributes to Georgette Heyer CATHY Kelly --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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2.0 out of 5 stars I'm still not finished! July 12 2004
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I've had this book for months, and have only made it about 3/4's of the way through it. I've read other books instead of finishing this one. I can't seem to get myself interested in it enough to finish, and that's extremely unusual for me. This was my second book in the Cynster Series, and I really liked Devil's Bride much better. I don't know if I will continue with the Cynster Series (when and if I even finish this one). At least I can see from other reviews that I'm not the only one disappointed in this book. I'm going to force myself to read the rest of it, but I honestly can't see myself continuing with this series.
The plot is thin at best, and taking far too long to get interesting. Patience started getting on my nerves in the first few pages and I almost want Vane to walk away from her. With all her casual liason's with him, it's amazing that pregnancy or scandal never crosses her mind.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Devil's Bride Jan 26 2004
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Except for her hard-to-understand aversion to men like Vane, Patience is a good if slightly ordinary heroine. We eventually understand her reasoning, but it takes time to sympathize. Vane is one of those characters you really want to like, a lot, but Laurens never gives him his due. To me, Vane is never as clearly realized as the rest of the Cynsters.

I, however, found it refreshing (having read this series out of order) to have the hero almost immediately realize that this was the woman he wanted to marry and she's the one who needs convincing. The mystery plot was not particularly good; honestly, why could no one figure out the sand any earlier? Geez.

But Laurens writes well, and this book is enjoyable, although certainly not the best of the series. I think Vane has been cheated; it's almost as though the author never really understood him. His handling of Patience's brother Gerrard was one of the most insightful elements. Read it as part of the series, but it's hardly the best. Devil's and Scandal's stories are much better.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Rake's Vow Jan 23 2004
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Just when you thought Stephanie Laurens couldn't get any better, she writes another stunning novel.

Following Devil's Bride as the second book in the Bar Cynster series by Laurens, this book manages to top the first.

Vane Cynster makes a mad run for it after his cousin Devil's wedding, as he refuses to be caught in the parson's mousetrap as well, but leave it to a thunderstorm to force him to take cover at his godmother's house, and introduce him to Miss Patience Debington.

When Patience gets trapped in the intrigue surrounding a petty thief at the house party she's attending, things begin to look up for her and her brother Gerrard when Vane shows up and puts his investigating skills to good use.

Though Patience hates the idea of getting tied to an "elegant gentleman" for life, she finds herself falling in love with the handsome cynster.

Laurens continues to amaze with her talent for writing. Hopefully she'll continue to pull off these wonderful romance novels for many years to come.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not so bad
I am new to these books, but I have to say Stephanie Laurin's, writing is so beautiful. Even with this book being slow, I just love how she writes. Read more
Published on Sep 21 2003 by Just a Dreamer
2.0 out of 5 stars Same plot as Devil�s Bride...
Vane Cynster, Devil's cousin and closest friend, has his turn at meeting his match in this book. An enforced stay at his godmother's house brings him into contact with her niece,... Read more
Published on Feb 16 2003 by Dr W. Richards
3.0 out of 5 stars 2nd in the Bar Cynster series
First off these books should be read in order. The 1st book is DEVIL'S BRIDE, which is Devil's story. Devil is the cousin to the hero of this book, Vane. Read more
Published on Oct 5 2002 by Brenda Condit
2.0 out of 5 stars Booooooring!!!!!!
This is my third book by Stephanie Laurens, and unfortunately...I think its my last...I have tried to like this author, but I just cant do it. Read more
Published on Sep 28 2002 by M. I.
5.0 out of 5 stars I like Vane the most
I think it's pretty good, expecially Vane's character. He seems to be sensible than other Cynsters. I migth be wrong, just my impression. Read more
Published on Jun 1 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars Love those cysnter men
Vane is the second eldest in the 6 known as the Bar cynster. He runs into (quite literally) Patience Debbington and thus begins his downfall. Read more
Published on May 1 2002 by Joey Roberts
1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected . . .
This book is so excruciatingly slow and boring I couldn't get past the 5th Chapter. It had NOTHING to hold my attention.
Published on April 8 2002 by Lilliam M. Martinez
4.0 out of 5 stars Vane is definitely that...
Good love story, with a fairly different mystery running through the story.Another of those Cynsters who refuses to marry and a young woman who feels the same. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars Another satisfyling Bar Cynster novel.
Even though this is the second book in the series, I read it last and found it just as satisfying as all the others. Read more
Published on May 30 2001 by mirope
5.0 out of 5 stars A RAKE'S VOW
STEPHANIE LAURENS DID IT AGAIN, GOOD READING. I LOVE ALL HER CHARACTERS. ROMANIC,SEXY AND FUNNY IT HAS EVERYTHING.
Published on April 6 2001 by bernadette rodriguez
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