- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus Books
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0749937181
- ISBN-13: 978-0749937188
- Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 3.1 x 19.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 318 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #991,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Falling in love with Richard,
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This review is from: Scandals Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
Is amazingly easy to do. In spite of the stretching Miss Laurens had to do to make this plot work and in spite of the 'mysticism' inherent in the 'Lady of the Vale' aspect, this is one of my favorite Cynster novels. Richard is everything good that Devil is without the unwillingness to bend. I found him so much warmer and more human with his doubts, so much less arrogant in his posture. He is strong and protective and possessive without ever crossing the line into overbearing. Yes, there are places where I argue with the plot development, with the characterization, even with the pacing. And I found the handling of Algaria idiotic. To echo another reviewer, no way would this man, as protective as he is, allow this woman, whose violent nature has already manifested once, to be nursemaid to his children. Still, of the nine Cynster novels I've read, this hero and Lucifer turned out to be my favorites of all the Cynster males thus far. For total enjoyment it's necessary to be able to feel for AND WITH the character. I ask myself whether I'd marry him and answer 'yes'. I couldn't say the same thing for Devil. And then I reverse and ask myself if I'd marry HER if I were in his position. No. Sigh. My own recalcitrance at being manipulated would prevent me. To me manipulation is unacceptable, a complete turn-off either in books or in real life. It's a good way for a book to find its way into my trashcan. Although it was a close thing with Devil, none of Miss Lauren's books have landed there. Hooray for Stephanie.
1.0 out of 5 stars
I couldn't finish this one.,
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This review is from: Scandals Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved "Devil's Bride" and "A Rake's Vow" and bought the entire Bar Cynster series after reading the first two. I wish I would have looked at "Scandal's Bride" a little more closely before spending the money.I thought Scandal was sexy in "Devil's Bride" and "A Rake's Vow." I mean, he wasn't mentioned all that often, but as Devil's half-brother, he was sure to be sexy and strong, right? Well, his character in "Scandal's Bride" is okay, but the heroine and plot make this book disappointing. I never connected with the heroine. And I am NOT a huge fan of supernatural storylines. I think Richard would have thought her a mentally ill young woman and ran the other way. I know that Scotland is full of mysticism and lore, but I agree with the other poster who said a woman known for "witchcraft" in that day and age would have been condemned, killed, or at least branded an outcast. I just didn't care enough about these characters and this story to read past the first few chapters. I can't recommend this one. Hopefully the next Cynster book is better.
3.0 out of 5 stars
The effort of writing a book,
This review is from: Scandals Bride (Mass Market Paperback)
I would just like to say that this book doesn't differ much from Lauren's past books, but that doesn't mean that it's not a good book! It's basically heroe trying to persuade heroine to fall in love with him, but hey there is some appeal in that and as for the whole 'Lady of the Vale' thing I deeply simpathise with Laurens in trying to make her books different from her others by adding that something different. Truth be told: I don't like magical books unless they are fantasy novels and so the whole idea of 'the lady of the vale' in a historical romance was a bit far-fetched. I also found it qiute hard to believe that Richard would actually fall for his wifes witchcraft. In my oppinion he should have sent her to a psychiatrist to get her checked out! Apart from these few things that I didn't like I think Laurens did make an effort to make a good book. She just wanted to make it different from her other books and went about doing it all wrong!The last thing I would like to mention is that some reviewers should watch what they are writing. One reviewer said that there is no such word as 'witchy' in the dictionary. Well, so what if there isn't. The word is used in many books and there is no law that says we can't make up words. A lot of people's surnames aren't in the dictionary, so what are you getting at?! Anyway, even though this book didn't appeal to me that much I must say that I adored 'A rakes vow' and 'On a wild night'. Keep writing, Stephanie, you're doing a great job!
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