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Praise for Sunrise with a Notorious Lord
"This book is smart, sexy and fun."--Romance Novel News
"Regency fans will enjoy the bold heroine and rakish hero."--Publishers Weekly
"Alexandra Hawkins writes some of the best stories set in the era!"--Huntress Reviews
"Charming, fun and sexy."--RT Book Reviews
"Hawkins is pure magic that captivates her readers from cover to cover."--Romantic Crush Junkies Reviews
"There is never a dull moment when the Lords of Vice get together!"--The Romance Dish
"Sunrise With a Notorious Lord is a fun and lively story."--Romance Reviews Today
"Regency fans will enjoy the bold heroine and rakish hero."--Publishers Weekly
"Alexandra Hawkins writes some of the best stories set in the era!"--Huntress Reviews
"Charming, fun and sexy."--RT Book Reviews
"Hawkins is pure magic that captivates her readers from cover to cover."--Romantic Crush Junkies Reviews
"There is never a dull moment when the Lords of Vice get together!"--The Romance Dish
"Sunrise With a Notorious Lord is a fun and lively story."--Romance Reviews Today
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Dashing, decadent, and deliciously seductive, the notorious Lords of Vice indulge their every desire—from dusk until dawn…
Christopher Courtland, Earl of Vanewright—known around London as “Vane”—is the very picture of a rich, handsome ladies’ man. Why shackle himself to just one lady when he’s free to sample them all? In spite of his own mother’s attempts at matchmaking, Vane has sworn to stay single. Until he has a chance run-in with Miss Isabel Thorne…
A modest and refined beauty, Isabel is a lot more brazen than she appears. When a pickpocket tries to make away with Vane’s bejeweled snuffbox, Isabel attempts to thwart his escape…and manages to steal Vane’s heart. But the harder he tries to seduce the sharp-tongued, strong-willed Isabel, the more she resists. Now it’s up to this tried-and-true bachelor to find a new way to play the game…or risk losing the one woman who’s ever captured his heart.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Lords of Vice #4,
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This review is from: Sunrise with a Notorious Lord (Mass Market Paperback)
Set in London, 1823. Christopher Avery Courtland, Earl of Vanewright, is known as "Vane" to his friends. But he and his friends are known by the ton as "The Lords of Vice". A few of the gentlemen in his Vice circle have recently wed. Though their marriages are happy ones, Vane is simply not ready to stick his head through the marriage noose. Yes, Vane knows he must eventually wed, but not now. The Marchioness of Netherley, his seventy-two year old mother, has been doing her best to push Vane down the aisle of a church. Lady Netherley's schemes are becoming rather shrewd and Vane must constantly be on his guard. So when the marchioness invites the Thorne sisters to London for a season, Vane's mental alarms begin screaming.Isabel and Delia Thorne live with their mother in Cotersage. Since the death of her father, Isabel has been the responsible one. Her younger sister, Delia, has a high opinion of herself. Delia is the pretty one, while Isabel blends into the wallpaper. Like their mother, Delia has volatile moods. Isabel fears that her sister's recklessness will one day cause enough scandal to ruin her reputation. So when Isabel receives a letter from Lady Netherley it seems to be the answer to her prayers. Delia is exactly the type of young lady that could tempt Vane. A match between the two would be perfect. And no matter how attractive Isabel finds Vane to be or how intrigued with the man she becomes, Isabel will do everything she can to see her sister safely wed to the earl before the season ends. **** FOUR STARS! Many consider those in the ton of the Regency Era to have been the hight of etiquette and decorum. Others consider them to have been snobbish, unhappy people with inflated egos. Personally, I have no real opinion one way or the other. I do, however, know that Alexandra Hawkins writes some of the best stories set in the era! This is the fourth "Lords of Vice" title. Each one is a stand-alone tale that will entice your curiosity and keep you well entertained. This one has more than one twist to keep things interesting. The other gentlemen of the Vice circle are mentioned, but have no real impact on Vane's story. However, readers will get a glimpse of who will be the next Lord Vice to fall in love. (Just a vague mention in a conversation among the men. Do not skim or you may miss it.) As with all the other stories by this author, the characters' backgrounds are well developed and nothing unbelievable is added to the tale. The story stays true to the Regency Era time line. There is witty banter and clashing emotions, but no simpering miss with zero intelligence. I loved every moment I spent reading this delicious story! When a new reader picks up a title by Alexandra Hawkins, becoming a fan is inevitable. **** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews) 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
A Quandary for Readers,
By Dianne E. Socci-Tetro "Books & Chat" - Published on Amazon.com
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Of the four Lords of Vice romances written so far this has to be my least favorite. The first several books had held me in thrall and I just assumed that the rest of them would do so also. That this book would be as sexy and adventurous as the others. But, although Ms Hawkins follows her seduction formula right down to the bone, ( first kiss,a second longer kiss, a seduction leaving the woman satisfied but not the man, full out love-making,etc.)the characters and the plot were the shallowest yet.There was no depth, no growth and very nearly no emotion in the characters. The secondary characters (and I use the term loosely) were a farce. The Lords themselves are just becoming annoying as they stand around causing troubles for the Lord with a woman. I actually found myself not caring whether these two eventually found love or not. It was also my first experience with the woman being the least savory of the two. I do want to read Frost's book, but since I have a feeling that will be the last one, I find myself in a quandary; do I hope the next book doesn't read like something merely phoned in or do I skip it altogether? 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed,
By Judy - Published on Amazon.com
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Like many other fans, I anxiously waited for the release of Hawkins's fourth book in this series and like others I was very disappointed. I bought the book on the day it was released, yet it has taken me an entire week to finish it. I didn't even read it over the release weekend. There was no true connection between the characters and the book felt rushed. It seemed that an entire chapter was missing between the arrival of the heroine's mother and the heroine's falling out with the hero and the ending was dismissive of the situation with the sister, Delia and Ruddel. I cannot understand how these two fell in love or when they did. There was no true romance, no true passion, and no true drama. I cannot believe that I had to give this book only three stars!Alexandra Hawkins is good. If she wasn't, we wouldn't be so disappointed nor would readers still be anticipating new releases from this series. There are three books left and I think we all know that Frost's book will be last. I fervently hope that Hawkins does not disappoint us with Saint and Hunter's book because the eagerness and excitement over Frost's book is quite high. I would not want to be bitterly disappointed with the final novel. I anxiously await the other three books and hope that Hawkins will delight us with the stories of the other Lords of Vice. 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sunrise with a Notorious Lord (Lords of Vice),
By Robert - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Sunrise with a Notorious Lord (Mass Market Paperback)
Warning - spoilers ahead.I was highly disappointed with the latest work from Alexandra Hawkins. Up to this point the Lords of Vice were a captivating group. However, In this latest novel there was little depth to the story behind the main characters. The tension and distress that the two lovers experience at the point where Vane discovers Isabel's deceit was a little botched together. I was a little confused by how rushed this part felt. Why race through the best part of any romance novel, where the hero loses the girl and the real depth of their emotions should come through. How and why was the appearance of Isabel's mother at the Ball our heroine's undoing? I understand why she might cause a little embarrassment but not why the very next scene was the confrontation between Vane and Isabel. Did I miss something?? The hero didn't even get to deal with the token villain of the piece, instead choosing to drag Isabel back to bed. She just lost her sister and her Father's beloved works. We are left to assume that Mr Ruddel will get his just desserts. This book was thin on charcter development, emotional drama and story. The book felt rushed and had a rather trite ending, with none of the drama of Ms Hawkins previous novels. (Robert's wife) |
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