- Paperback: 347 pages
- Publisher: Zebra (Aug 10 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0821759841
- ISBN-13: 978-0821759844
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 9.7 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
A simple plot involving a young woman who is forced to honor her childhood betrothal to a despicable earl, then finds love in the arms of an unlikely hero, takes a refreshing turn in this latest Regency by the author of Angel in My Arms. Responsible for the care of her self-absorbed mother and simple-minded, beautiful sister, Julia Thomas has no choice but to marry the cruel Earl of St. Martin. Soon after her arrival at the earl's London home, Julia falls in love with his foppish cousin, the Baron Griffin Archer, who dresses in garish clothing and is rumored to be homosexual. But like the Scarlet Pimpernel, Griffin's outrageous facade masks a man only Julia can see?a model of masculinity involved in a dangerous scheme to protect the king. To further complicate matters, she soon learns that Griffin is married and loves his wife. While the ending offers double happily-ever-afters, they come about in a way that is neither unique or surprising. Still, the lively narrative and rich characters outweigh those shortcomings, making this a first-rate read.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Julia Thomas faces her wedding day with dread. Twice her age, Simeon, the Earl of St. Martin, has an appetite for cruelty, yet Julia is bound by duty to marry him. Now, alone among the disturbing occupants of Simeon's home and terrified of his viciousness, Julia turns for companionship to his cousin, Griffin St. Martin, the one man who seems to be everything she's ever dreamed of--but who may not be anything he seems.
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One of the best I have read!,
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This review is from: Once More (Paperback)
Julia Thomas must care for her "slow" sister, Elizabeth. Therefore, she honors the agreement made between her father and Simeon, the earl of St. Martin, when she was a child. They wed. Julia knew how cruel the earl was and at one point tried to get out of the wedding. The earl told Julia he would have Elizabeth taken away if she ever so much as disagreed with him. She was trapped. Griffin St. Martin was the earl's cousin. Devotion to the king and country has made him live several lies. Griffin was wed to an elderly lady he loved as a mother, was considered to prefer men, and dressed outrageously! Julia and Griffin fell in love. However, by wedding the earl, Julia has now put her life, as well as, her sister's and Griffin's in danger. ***WONDERFUL! Much treason is afoot! You will hold your breath as each one unfolds. I laughed myself silly at times and sat on the edge of my seat others!***
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Outstanding!,
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This review is from: Once More (Paperback)
A book full of adventure, excitement and romance! Don't miss this one!
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Faulkner is a page turner.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Once More (Paperback)
Colleen Faulkner's new book is fantastic. It kept me awake reading until the middle of the night when I had to be at work in the morning. The mix of gritty historical reality mixed with deep romance is rare in historical romance novels. She made me feel as if I was in the room with the evil husband. He made my skin crawl. The caring and sacrifice of a sister for her mentally challenged sister touched my heart. No one who loves English romances should miss this new Faulkner novel. Angel In My Arms was my favorite Colleen Faulkner keeper until Once More. This writer is not afraid to tackle difficult moral subjects within the bounds of traditional, sensual romance. A definite winner.
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