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A promotionally-priced, newly-repackaged reissue of Karen Robards's 2001 New York Times historical romance bestseller.

About the Author

Karen Robards is the author of thirty-four novels and one novella. A regular on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists, among others, she is the mother of three boys, ages 12, 17, and 23, and lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

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"'T is sorry I am to be the bearer of ill tidings, Miss Gabby." Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming, entertaining, and intrigue! What more can I ask!, Mar 10 2004

By	Lighthouse (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scandalous (Mass Market Paperback)

This is certainly not your regular regency plot, so I can understand some of the less positive reviews. Brother and sister love would be pretty off-putting; however, the main characters did not think for a minute that they were really brother and sister. The unfortunate catch is that the general public did think they were siblings, and the author doesn't really tie up the public confusion at the end of the novel.

That said, the heroine is a warm and decent woman (not girl!) that you'll find yourself rooting for from the beginning. Her cleverness may save her family from disaster, but it may create even greater troubles down the line. I do so like characters who are willing to take risks after reading too many romances where the main pair are in love for most of the novel, but too frightened to admit it. Hurray for brave, strong-willed heroines! Our hero, on the other hand, is both sumptious and fun. I would certainly like to find him bedded down next to my room.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Irresistable is much better, Dec 3 2003

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This review is from: Scandalous (Mass Market Paperback)

The second one in this series is much better. However, one should read Scandalous so they have the background information on all the characters. This was a good read, but will not leave a lasting impression.

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4.0 out of 5 stars If you like historical romances this one is a great read!, Dec 11 2002

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This review is from: Scandalous (Mass Market Paperback)

Karen Robards' books are wonderful but as all romances, some are better than others. I have to say that this is one of my favorites. If you like an uncommon heroine, one that is not afraid to battle her economic woes by deceiving everyone as her last alternative then you'll enjoy the book. If you like the time frame and English setting you like it even more. A well-rounded heroine who is plain looking but shines in spirit. The storylines are definitely worth the read!

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Most recent customer reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good
This was my 5th book from Robards and although, not exactly my favorite, it was pretty good. It was a tad slow-moving at first, in comparison to the others I've read by her, but... Read more

Published on Oct 21 2002 by emilylcx

1.0 out of 5 stars The worst ever
This is my 4th Karen Robard's book and they go down hill all the way.I hated the sex scenes, which were so insipid. Read more

Published on Oct 13 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun romp
I have read the author's contemporary novels and liked them, but to me, this historical romance was even more entertaining. Read more

Published on Feb 21 2002 by shadowcat1

4.0 out of 5 stars Great story, done in by the dreaded 350-page rule
Ever wonder why all romances are about the same size? Publisher's everywhere have somehow decided that readers cannot keep their attention on a romance if it runs over 350 pages... Read more

Published on Jul 10 2001 by Suzanne B. Kelly