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Scandalous Again [Mass Market Paperback]

Christina Dodd (Author)
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Publication Date: Feb 13 2003

Two exquisite cousins must exchange identities in a scandalous deception.

Madeline de Lacy, the duchess of Magnus, prides herself on being one of the most sensible young women in England, which is why she can't believe that, in a turn of the cards, her noble father has losthis entire estate -- and her! -- to a stranger.

On a mission to salvage her family fortune, she changes places with her cousin and companion, sending the meeker Eleanor to confront the man who had won Madeline's hand. Now, Madeline is free to enter the home of a notorious gambler, and pretends to be meek, humble, and competent with an iron. She is, of course, none of those things; she simply is resolved to win her family's fortune back. Just when she thinks matters can't get worse, she meets Gabriel Ansell, the earl of Campion, and they do. Horribly worse.

Four years ago, Madeline was engaged to Gabriel, and worshipped his arrogant kisses. Now, being forced to marry a man she doesn't know pales in comparison to the ordeal of facing Gabriel again, the man who betrayed her -- Gabriel, the only man she ever loved.

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Dodd, author of the bestselling Governess Brides series (My Favorite Bride, etc.), is back with the first Regency-era romance in her two-part Changing Places series. Lady Madeline de Lacy, one of the most powerful women in England, is struggling to hold her family together following her gambler father's catastrophic loss at cards. When she learns that he has gambled away her hand in marriage and is planning to stake her most precious heirloom in the Game of the Century, she takes drastic action. She switches places with her cousin and companion, Eleanor, and heads to The Game disguised as a companion herself. Eleanor, in turn, agrees to see Madeline's new fiance and break the engagement. Madeline is accustomed to running her life and the lives of those around her, so posing as a lady's maid proves to be a challenge, especially when she discovers her former fiance, Lord Gabriel, at the party. Now she must maintain her ruse even as she's drawn to the man she jilted four years earlier. Dodd is known for crafting spicy romances with a touch of humor, and this book is no exception. Less appealing, however, is her alpha-male hero, who spends most of the book punishing Madeline for her past behavior. Still, the story moves along at a bright clip and will likely please Dodd's fans despite a hasty denouement.
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About the Author

Christina Dodd's novels have been translated into ten languages, won Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart and RITA Awards, and been called the year's best by Library Journal. Dodd is a regular on USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and New York Times bestseller lists. Some Enchanted Evening is the first book in her classic new series The Lost Princesses.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A diverting read with 2 excellent secondary characters Jun 28 2004
By S. Reader
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Both characters have a lot of leftover pain from their broken engagement; that drives much of their interaction and, therefore, some of the plot. Madeline doesn't trust Gabriel, thinks he's too much like her gambling, undependable father. He wants to make her admit that, make her admit the pain her father has caused her, admit her love for him, and gain her trust. He doesn't always do that well as he uses her attrraction for him against her. Madeline wants to control him, so Gabriel keeps trying to control her, to force her to give up control. Thus, their interaction is not always pretty. They are two very strong personalities who have to find a way to trust each other and to form a partnership, a give-and-take relationship.

The young but wise Thomasin and the misogynistic valet MacAllister are superb secondary characters and are often the ones to get through Madeline's thick skull. Rumbelow is your usual brilliant-but-slimy villain who finally fails due to his own hubris. The Game of the Century was not particularly exciting; only the question of whether Madeline would finally trust Gabriel made it truly interesting.

Warning: This book ends with a cliff-hanger, setting up the sequel, One Kiss From You.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Dodd wrote a dud.... Jun 14 2004
By Romance Lover
Format:Mass Market Paperback
There's nothing good to say about this book. The main characters are shallow, insecure, self-absorbed, mean and unforgiving. In short, thoroughly unlikeable. The plot is insipid and dull. Don't bother with this one.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Boring Again May 9 2004
By Lealing
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Madelaine de Lacy, Duchess of Magnus has swapped places with her cousin Eleanor to be a lady's companion so that she can attend the Game of the Century to stop her father from gambling away the family's heirloom, the Queen's tiara. On arrival at Chalice Hall, she meets Gabriel Ansell, Lord Campion, the fiance that she deserted 4 years ago. Will Madelaine resist the charms of Gabriel and will they trust each other enough to stop the scam that is the Game of the Century?

This is my second book by Christina Dodd and will probably be my last. I had trouble finishing the book and alsmost gave up half way through. The danger lurking in the background didn't really get off to a start and you could predict the ending. There was no chemistry between Gabriel and Madelaine except for one sex scene which was quite hot. Apart from this scene give the book a miss and read a book by other historical romantic authors who do a much better job.

Lealing

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Worthwhile Read....
The duke has lost his daughter, Madeline de Lacy, the future duchess of Magnus, to a total stranger in a card game. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2004 by "klpepsi"
4.0 out of 5 stars Always good with Dodd
I enjoyed this book, as I do with all Christina Dodd novels. Her novels flow so well and keep me interested in reading. Read more
Published on Feb 16 2004 by Meesha77
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved this, but love the second one a little bit more.
I liked the two leading characters, the duchess that had to work as a companion and her ex fiance' were very entertaining. Read more
Published on Nov 29 2003 by Jenna Leigh
3.0 out of 5 stars I liked it despite some little errors! 3 1/2 stars really!
This is my second Dodd book, and unlike some other reviewers, I didn't have a problem with the male characters in this book. Read more
Published on Oct 19 2003 by Alena
4.0 out of 5 stars When is the next book in the series due?
I love Christina Dodd's writing....this book would have been rated 5 stars if I knew when the next in the series was coming...I just can't stand waiting. Read more
Published on July 10 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars Blah...
I am usually a huge fan of Christina Dodd's novels, but this one left me feeling bored. The magic that Dodd has created in her other novels was sorely missing in this one. Read more
Published on July 7 2003
2.0 out of 5 stars a disappointment for sure
Parts of this book were what you would expect of Christina Dodd, but other parts seem like a graduate school writing assignment that went awry, especially the last dozen pages or... Read more
Published on May 30 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Scandalous Again
I really enjoyed this book by Christina Dodd but then I haven't read any book written by her that I haven't enjoyed. I think she puts a lot of thought into her characters. Read more
Published on May 6 2003 by Shirley Shope
3.0 out of 5 stars Novelty--a disappointing Dodd
Dodd's 'Rules of...' series was my introduction to this author. They were so good I got a couple other of her books. Scandalous Again does not live up to this author's output. Read more
Published on May 5 2003 by L E Field
2.0 out of 5 stars Scandalously dull
Madeline is a spoilt and petulant infant throughout, so much so that we really never get to see a relationhip between she and her ex Gabriel develop. Read more
Published on April 25 2003 by J. Mullally
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