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The pleasure of your company is requested at the wedding of Miss Eliza Cynster . . . but not until she’s rescued from a daring abduction by the most unexpected of heroes!
Brazenly kidnapped from her sister Heather’s engagement ball, Eliza Cynster is spirited north to Edinburgh. Desperate and determined to escape, she seizes upon the first possible champion who happens along— gentleman scholar Jeremy Carling.
Villains and rescues are a far cry from Jeremy’s expertise, yet he cannot abandon a damsel in distress. But danger lurks and hurdles abound in their race to escape the mysterious laird, until a final confrontation on a windswept cliff reveals what their future life could hold— if both are bold enough to capture and own the unexpected love they now share.
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New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science, a hobby that quickly became a career. Her novels set in Regency England have captivated readers around the globe, making her one of the romance world's most beloved and popular authors.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Cynster Sister in Love,
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This review is from: In Pursuit Of Eliza Cynster: A Cynster Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
IN PURSUIT OF ELIZA CYNSTER by Stephanie LaurensIn Pursuit of Eliza Cynster is the second book in Stephanie Laurens' Cynster Sisters trilogy and the 17th novel in the Cynster series of books. Like the previous Cynster sister book, In Pursuit focuses on the abduction, rescue and eventual HEA of a Cynster female. Including an adventure through two countries and countless little towns and villages, In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster will leave you breathless and longing for a glass of wine and the comfort of your own bed. Eliza Cynster is tired of the constant presence of her over-protective brothers and cousins. Well aware of Heather Cynster's kidnapping some weeks before, the Cynster males are taking no chance that the remaining eligible females are put into the precarious position of another potential abduction. But when a note , requesting her presence elsewhere, away from Heather and Breckenridge's celebration, Eliza is more than ready for a change of scenery. But a mysterious man and a drugged induced stupor quickly force Eliza to realize, that she is the next target of a man named McKinsey. Jeremy Carling is a scholar, a man who spends most of his time, reading, researching and studying ancient tomes and books. But, when a carriage carrying, what looks like a screaming Eliza Cynster, rumbles by, he remembers the threat against the famous Cynster sister's and realizes, that he may be Eliza's only hope for a rescue. Following the carriage through rural England, he soon realizes that Eliza and her abductors are heading for Scotland. Not wanting to waste time, and possibly losing track of the carriage, Jeremy enlists the help of his brother in law and a couple of boyhood friends, to aid in the rescue of Eliza Cynster. But Eliza's captives have already made preparations, and quickly escort Eliza out of town, but not before, Jeremy is able to get word to Eliza, that she is not alone. Eliza's abductors are hired by the mysterious Laird, known only as McKinsey, to the readers.'an aristocratic man intent on finding a woman of eligible marriage potential- so that he is able to procure the 'golden chalice' from his mother. Without the chalice, 'McKinsey' will lose everything'his castle, his land and his honor. Therefore, he gives warning to the hirees, that no harm must befall Eliza Cynster-she is to be treated with the utmost respect and care. But Victor Stropes is a hired gun; a man used to getting the job done at all costs. And McKinsey, knowing that Stropes and the others, are only doing their job, takes on the added burden of tailing the trio of kidnappers, wherever they go with Eliza, to ensure her safety. Jeremy soon enlists the aid of his family, in the rescue of Eliza. When Eliza is hidden in the basement of a newly renovated townhouse by her captors, Jeremy is forced to execute her escape-but he soon finds out that each housing unit is outfitted with an alternate escape, buried deep under foundation. When Stropes and the others finally realize that their captive has alluded them, panic sets in, as McKinsey arrives to handle the exchange. Angered that Stropes and the others have not been able to protect Eliza from rescue, McKinsey releases Stropes from his contract, and declares their partnership ended. Stropes is so incensed that he is now perceived as a failure, sets out on his own, to re-capture Eliza and make good on the deal. Jeremy Carling senses there is something different about Eliza Cynster. She is not like her sisters. She is quiet, unassuming and seemingly more fragile. When they set out, on their trek homeward, across the harsh Scottish countryside on horseback, he soon realizes, that she is unable to handle the pressures and nuances involved with riding a horse, and they are forced to set out on foot. But the knowledge that both Stropes and McKinsey have not stopped in their hunt to reclaim Eliza, have the young couple running for their lives. Eliza is comforted to know, that the bookish Jeremy has taken it upon himself, to map out their route, ensuring their safety along the way. But even disguised as a young boy in britches, Eliza and Jeremy's escape route, is soon discovered and Stropes, as well as a determined McKinsey, pursue them relentlessly. McKinsey's dogged pursuit is now one of a guardianship over Eliza, fearing Stropes will capture at any cost. And McKinsey, the aristocratic gentleman that he is, is steeped in the knowledge, that Jeremy Carling, is better suited as a potential husband for Eliza Cynster, than he ever will be. As the story unfolds, Eliza and Jeremy soon recognize that their relationship is more than just one of a search and rescue. Their feelings towards one another blossom, as each day unfolds, and they are forced to stay together each night, for their own safety and protection. But as their trek takes them closer to the Scotland/England border, Stropes disdain for Jeremy and his overwhelming need to re-capture Eliza at all cost, puts the couple at risk for injury and possible death. When Jeremy is shot and wounded by Stropes, McKinsey's fury at the attempted killing, sparks a fight between the two men, and their resulting plunge off a cliff, force Jeremy and Eliza to the realization how much of a mad-man, Stropes had become. Presuming, both men had died from the fall, Eliza and Jeremy continue on their journey home, crossing the border between England and Scotland, into the welcoming arms of family and friends. As with all romance storylines, Eliza and Jeremy's happily ever after, is arguably predictable. During his recovery, the couple, question their love for each other, if only because, their respective families, are completely oblivious to the connection between the couple or play the fools, allowing the young couple to realize on their own- the destiny that awaits. But love conquers all and in the end, another Cynster sister, is betrothed to the man, her hero and friend. The final book in the series is The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae..I do believe we meet the real Mr. McKinsey. [...]
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3.5 out of 5 stars (36 customer reviews) 34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good love story, but too slow moving,
By Jen "Red Hot Books" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In Pursuit Of Eliza Cynster: A Cynster Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
A mysterious Scottish laird is on the hunt for a Cynster sister to become his wife. He doesn't really want to do it; His mother is forcing him through blackmail. His first attempt to secure a Cynster wife failed when Heather Cynster got away from the kidnappers he hired (in Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue.) Now, he is hoping for better luck by hiring a new man to snatch her younger sister Eliza.But shortly after the kidnappers take to the road with their quarry in hand, Eliza manages to gain the attention of a gentleman in a passing carriage. That man, Jeremy Carling, will eventually become her rescuer. But escape from the captors is only the beginning. The laird and the man he hired won't let them get away so easily. The story follows their pursuit of the couple, as they try to make their way back to England and to safety. The basic plot of the book is a great deal like its predecessor. The biggest difference is that here, more time in the story is focused on the getaway than the time our heroine spends in captivity. The love story is ok. Neither our hero or heroine is flighty or fickle. There is a quiet surety to their relationship as it develops. And despite their own insecurities, there is never any doubt to their feelings for each other. But this book was far too long. The first half had decent pacing, but the second half just went on and on. Too many love scenes in too much detail. **Holy cow! I never thought I would say that about a book.** While they were good at the beginning, they lost their magic by the third or fourth round. And the maps. Good gravy, they consulted the maps every five minutes. And described the routes and roadways in excruciating detail. I found my eyes jumping over chunks of text every time someone pulled out a map because I knew what was coming next. The story was most effective when it focused on Eliza and Jeremy discovering their feelings. It was also gratifying to watch them grow as individuals as they learned to be a couple. The laird is also interesting as we learn bits and pieces about him and his motivations. But the book was bloated. I believe an aggressive editor could have streamlined this into a much stronger piece. 3 stars. 25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Are they there yet, are they there yet...,
By Belly - Published on Amazon.com
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Well, diehard fans will love it, people like me who are starting to get peeved with the series are going to wish they've saved their 10 bucks. I can't decide if it's better or worse than Breckenridge, which isn't saying much. I've been a fan of Stephanie Laurence for years so I feel like a traitor saying this, IMO the Cynster series got progressively worse as it went along but these Cynster Sisters ones are beyond the pale. I'll still buy the 3rd one, because I have to know about the Earl. But that'll be it for me.I don't think these 3 will be the last of them though, the pendant has to pass through more hands yet. Pros... We got to learn a fair bit more about the Earl of Glencrae. He still gets my vote as the most interesting character in the 2 books so far. Several of the original Cynsters made an appearance toward the end, as did several of the Bastion Club characters. Eliza is a much better heroine than Heather was, there was none of the continuous inner dialogue about whether or not he loves her, which was a relief We didn't have to suffer through continual references to who was holding the reins, giving up the reins, taking a firm grip on the reins and whatever else it is they have all done with the reins in the previous 17 books. I think reins were only mentioned (in the context of love making) once. Jeremy was an interesting character. For a scholar to become a hero, it takes a great deal of guts. Cons... I like my romance novels to be credible. OK maybe I'm nit picking because I've had enough, but still. ***********Stop reading now if you don't want spoilers************ Eliza not being able to ride was unbelievable. She's a Cynster, they would have found a way to teach her. She had her breasts bound for 3 (?) days, I don't know if any of you have had to do that, but you can barley breath. 3 days of rushing up hill and down dale? I don't think so. The chapter where they are going to race to the border in a gig carrying 2 people being pulled by 1 horse for 17 miles to out run a man on a horse (whilst continually referring to a map) is ludicrous. What else can believably go wrong? and just how many bridges can believably be washed out? And, why did they dump their saddle bags then run off clutching the belongings they couldn't leave behind? They had to go through them anyway to get out what they needed, the logical thing would have been to stuff their water etc into one of the empty ones, and then run. How do you run trying to juggle clay water jars? The journey to Wolverstone was way too drawn out. Bart Simpson was sitting on my chair shouting arewethereyet?arewethereyet? The whole novel was about a hundred pages too long. It really needed a firmer hand with the editing. The extra length didn't help the story, it just drew it out and made it tedious. Ok, the MAP! For goodness sake! Why did they need to consult the map so often? They're in the process of outrunning a nut with a gun, travelling as fast as the poor horse can drag them and she has to look at the map every 34 seconds. (I'll ignore the fact completely that it would have been impossible to read it under the circumstances). It's Scotland in 1829! How many roads can there possibly be, and they've already consulted it a dozen times in the last 3 chapters, they must have the bl##dy thing memorised by now, what are the hoping to find. Oh far out, I may never recover, lol! But my absolute favourite, my highlight of the stupidity ...Halt Stop!... and Monty Python pops up and says, ...or I shall shout, ...Halt Stop!, again... 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Skip this book -- not crucial for the third book,
By ghy1221 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In Pursuit Of Eliza Cynster: A Cynster Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
Other reviewers did a good job summarizing the book so I will skip that part. What I will talk about it is why I gave the book two stars.First question: Did I like it? Unfortunately, no. Initially, I wanted to give this book one star because the book was sooo slow and, as other reviewers mentioned, it was deja vu all over again. The second book is exactly the same as the first book except the names of the hero and the heroine are different. It also doesn't help that Eliza keeps comparing her own kidnapping to Heather's. And my god, the maps! I do not have a good sense of direction and do like to plan out my trips but who actually whip out their maps that many times? I even remember one specific line where Jeremy and his crew explains their plan of escape to Eliza and they whip out a map saying, "It won't hurt to go over it one more time." For Eliza, it may have been informational but for the readers it was redundant because Jeremy and his crew went over it themselves 6 pages ago. I'm not sure if these roads on the map are accurate but it seemed that Stephanie Laurens spent too much time convincing the readers how each road intersected and which roads were best to take. In short, she spent too much time telling us rather than showing us Eliza and Jer's journey which really hindered the story. The next questions is: Will I read the next book? Probably. The reason why I gave the book a second star is because of the laird. Stephanie successfully peaked our interest in the mysterious laird's story. I was not invested in Jer and Eliza but I was actually shocked at what happened to the laird at the end of the book. Do I think the third book will be better? Perhaps marginally, perhaps not. I am already wondering if I will like Angelica because she seems to be the ultimate immature brat. By the way, she is 21 years to the laird's 31 years... In all honesty, I skipped and skimmed many parts of the book and probably only read about 250 pages out of 448 pages. That was because the book needed some heavy editing to start with and should never have been published with 448 pages. (All those poor trees!) The only reason why I read the book to the end is because I hate not finishing things. I've read every single book of Laurens' and liked most of them but the quality of her writing really lacked in this book. She was as subtle as a sledge hammer. I really wish she would take her time to write a good book rather than crank out several books a year. I'm willing to give her another chance but if the word "map" is mentioned more than once in the next book then I will have to stop reading Stephanie Laurens' books. |
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