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2.0 out of 5 stars A hint of disappointment?, May 8 2003

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E. Kay "eclectic6" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

Ce commentaire est de: Hint Of Scandal (Paperback)

Alexander, Duke of Westlake, is a rake of the worst sort. At a party, he could have responded to one of the many tryst notes from his paramours--instead, he rushes off to see his injured nephew. On his way, Alex is attacked by highwaymen.

Shot and near-death, he winds up at the house of Arabella Tichley. She is a gentle, practical sort of girl. She loves her simple life at Mabry Green (a small village), and is described as being serious-minded and managing. Bella (and her family) nurses the duke back to health. And as Westlake's strength starts to return, the book's strengths begin to decline...

I won't tell you HOW it happens, but Bella's reputation is utterly ruined, and Westlake is involved. If you know enough about Society, gentleman's honor and ruined women--you can guess what happens next. Bella is forced into an unwanted marriage to save herself from being shunned.

I really enjoyed the first 100 pages. Up to that point, I had high hopes for the book. But then I was disappointed. At times, Alex is evasive, domineering and... boring. I was frustrated by the way he kept leaving his new duchess. Westlake's character fluctuated dramatically; therefore, I didn't feel like I really KNEW him. And while I sympathized with Bella, who was supposed to be a pratical, bookish sort of girl, I thought she was lacking in common sense. Prior to her run-in with the duke, she had a suitor who was a complete idiot. Why, oh WHY did she ever want to marry HIM?! Also, I was a bit puzzled by her desire for an annulment. Why would she trade scandal for scandal?

And while I didn't enjoy many parts of the book, I thought the last 5 pages were uplifting. Also, I would say that Rhonda Woodward has a good feel for the time period--especially considering this is only her second book. With an idea that is less commonplace and more exciting, she DOES have potential.

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1.0 out of 5 stars What a bore!, April 9 2004

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Ce commentaire est de: Hint Of Scandal (Paperback)

This book has a very promising first chapter, (which gets the 1 star) then swiftly went down the tubes with a wooden hero (who's not around much of the time) and superficial heroine. These were stick-Regency figures, not believeable characters. The plot was as thin as a wafer. And no sexual tension whatsoever! Should be renamed, More than a hint of Boredom.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I Really Liked It!, May 18 2003

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Beth Cochran (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews

Ce commentaire est de: Hint Of Scandal (Paperback)

Where have you been, Rhonda Woodward? For those of us who appreciate strong character development, engaging and realistic dialogue and a touch of humor in the Regency genre, ... In her second book, A Hint of Scandal, she gives us interesting, believable and complex characters woven into a story line that provides mystery, inner conflict and of course, romance. The opportunity to feel the outwardly reserved Arabella Tichley's emotions as she struggles with the prospect of nursing a mysterious stranger with a gunshot wound back to health kept me unable to put the book down. I could feel her inner conflict as the stranger forced her to evaluate what had been her perfect plan to create an uneventful small village life following a marriage to the local dandy. Arabella's horror and desperate attempt to think of a way to extract herself from an extremely compromising situation was realistic and presented in a manner that I could relate to. The story's hero, the Duke of Westlake, is a man of integrity, strength and resolve to both find and deal with his attempted assassins and find a way to capture the heart of the lovely Arabella. The antics of Arabella's cousin, Lady Beatrice, who has the ability to create chaos at every turn, are what cause a variety of twists and turns in the story line. Beatrice makes the reader wonder what she could possibly do next to complicate Arabella's life, and I found myself both embracing Beatrice as a lovable character and becoming annoyed with her short-sighted perspective in the ways she attempted to help her cousin, Arabella. Rhonda Woodward is a much appreciated new voice whose strength lies in her ability to present characters who keep you coming back for more. I thoroughly enjoyed A Hint of Scandal.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read!
I thoroughly enjoyed spending an afternoon with these delightful characters. I really love Regencies and this satisfied my craving for a good one. Lisez davantage

Published on May 13 2003 by heidi owens

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific light reading
Set around the year of 1818. Alexander Arthur Henry George, Duke of Westlake, received a summons from his widowed sister-in-law. Lisez davantage

Published on May 6 2003 by Detra Fitch