- Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Romance (Oct 17 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0380818078
- ISBN-13: 978-0380818075
- Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 10.7 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 186 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #611,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Ashworth's (Someone Irresistible) somber Victorian-era romance opens on the gloomy coast of Cornwall with a bride's death. The bride's older brother, Marcus, the earl of Renn, arrives in England shortly thereafter, having been abroad for four years. While his mother and brother snipe at each other, Marcus turns to Mary Marsh, the beautiful, mysterious woman who has lived with the family for several months, designing his sister's intimate wedding garments. Already intrigued by Marcus from his sister's description of him, Mary agrees to stay and help him investigate his sister's demise, only to find that the investigation becomes more dangerous, and the passion that simmers between herself and the earl more heated, with every secret unturned. But Mary has secrets, too-ones she's unwilling to reveal. The sense of doom that pervades the story will pull readers onward inexorably, but much along the way is jarring. Mary very modernly thinks of "working through" her guilt in regards to her own family issues, and characters often switch from high to low emotions without warning or reason. Nevertheless, Mary and Marcus's feelings that they've found soul mates in each other rings true, which makes for a satisfying denouement.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
When the mesmerizing Marcus Longfellow, theEarl of Renn, comes striding into Miss Mary Marsh's life,her world is set spinning. The ladies of London's ton clamor for the lacy confections Mary creates, but the earl is seeking something more from her. And he is very persuasive in his pursuit. Gentle, quiet Mary has always avoided romance, but her strong attraction to theadventurous nobleman is immediate and irresistible.Dare she trust the dashing lord with her secrets?
She is hiding something -- Marcus is certain of it -- a clue, perhaps, to explain his sister's untimely death. A sensuous seduction will surely loosen young Mary's tongue,and the determined earl is eager to oblige -- for in all his world travels, Marcus has found no treasure moreexquisite than she. But is his growing passion for herinterfering with his search for the truth?
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not quite perfect,
By S. Reader "scibarfan" (Spring Hill, TN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: When It's Perfect (Mass Market Paperback)
Part of the book's problem was its unevenness. Sometimes it really held my interest and other times I just wanted to be finished with it. I like Marcus a lot (a lot, alot), but Mary doesn't impress me much. In fact, I found her annoying. Somehow, though, I cannot see this woman who so loved the sea and wilds of Cornwall, hating to leave that behind, happy to follow Marcus to the dry deserts of Egypt.The letters from the sister that opened each chapter were a very nice touch, adding to the reader's understadning, providing foreshadowing, and making the sister an active character in the story. The who-done-it is also well executed, as are the love scenes. All in all, it's okay and has its good moments, but it's not great -- and definitely not perfect.
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: When It's Perfect (Mass Market Paperback)
Such a simple storyline, written with effortless skill, and the love scenes are drawn with touching finesse. I have read countless romance novels and this author's ability to shape a love scene measure up with the best. The description of her lingering romantic moments is seductive, sensual, and so beautiful. **Sigh**This book is the sequel to Ashworth's "Someone Irresistible". The setting is Cornwall, England in the year 1855. The story begins with the tragic ending of a much-loved sister. Marcus Longfellow, the Earl of Renn, has come home seeking answers. He implores Miss Mary Marsh, his sister's friend, to aid him. The beginning of the book is slow paced, and this leisure tempo enables the reader to understand the characters fully. Mary Marsh, 29, is a spinster by choice. She is wellborn, but not of the noble class. Mary makes her way in the world by designing lacy erotic ladies' undergarments. Thus, the path Ashworth draws upon to set up some of the romance. Marcus Longfellow is gentle, poised, confident, and poetic. The morning following their first warm liaison, the Earl of Renn whispers softly: --- "I learned something last night, Mary. I learned that in all of my thirty-four years, I've never once been given paradise. Oh, I thought I'd had paradise before, several times in fact, but I learned last night that I was wrong. Very, very wrong. Nothing in my experience has been like the paradise you gave me, Mary." **Sigh. Are there men in the world like this?** --- The stimulating subplot surrounding the sister's death is intriguing. The mysterious secrets circling the family are compelling, and throughout the pages, Ashworth continues to tease the reader with carefully timed connections. This Adele Ashworth's work is close to perfection; however, I was troubled with one element. It bothered me that Mary embarked on a career designing erotic lingerie. Why? Upon suffering the forceful loss of innocence, would any woman then move forward and design lingerie meant to arouse wild sexual passion in a husband or lover? Nevertheless, this is a good book. A solid read all the way. Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Read,
By A Customer
This review is from: When It's Perfect (Mass Market Paperback)
I am surprised by the negative reviews for this book. I have read many romances and although this may not be the very best I really enjoyed it and finished it in record time. It definitely deserves a four star rating. Give it a try--you won't be disappointed.
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