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by Karen Robards (Author) "If they caught her, she would die ..." (more)
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Moving effortlessly from a merchant ship on the high seas to the glittering ballrooms of London, this exhilarating 19th-century romance is full of swashbuckling suspense and sexual sparks. Hugh Battancourt has all the makings of a true romantic hero he's chivalrous, strong, daring, mysterious and even considerate. He's also just made the biggest blunder of his espionage career: he has abducted 21-year-old Claire Banning Lynes, an unhappily married beauty, and accused her of spying for the French. Although his senses tell him he's got the wrong woman, it takes a lot of convincing and a little seduction on Claire's part to assure him of that truth. In the midst of sorting out Claire's identity and warding off a band of French merchants and soldiers, Hugh and Claire fall in love, but can a married lady and a world-weary spy find happiness together? Adultery is often frowned upon in romances, but Robards (To Trust a Stranger; Scandalous) addresses the topic without making either of her protagonists appear underhanded or unsympathetic. While the sexual chemistry between Hugh and Claire crackles and a handful of secondary characters including Hugh's crusty but caring henchman and Claire's bold little sister charm their way into readers' hearts, the plot winds a predictable path to a satisfying yet saccharine denouement.
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A promotionally-priced, newly-repackaged reissue of Karen Robards's 2002 New York Times historical romance bestseller.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good story line... but, Oct 7 2003
By janlouise (Ruston, LA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Irresistible (Mass Market Paperback)
The setting is in England around 1813. Claire Lynes is mistaken for the female spy, Sophie Towbridge, and is hunted down by kidnappers but captured by Colonel Hugh Battancourt. Her only mistake was being at the wrong place at the wrong time. It takes a while to convince Hugh that she is Claire not Sophie. Sparks start up between Hugh and Claire when they travel by ship in close quarters. Claire is in an unhappy/loveless marriage with David but doesn't realize that until Hugh shows her what real love really is. So what about Sophie Towbridge, why are they out looking for her and how why is Hugh risking his life to capture Sophie? It Claire going to stay with David or will she leave him for Hugh? It's a love triangle. Read it and see what you think.

I do feel that this had a good story line but there were times there seemed to be no deepth- something missing. I, too, am one of those that finish a book every couple of days and just feel that there are better ones out there- though I won't say don't read this one. And KR fans may enjoy this one tremendously, but I again say that there are better ones out there.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic romance, April 4 2003
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This review is from: Irresistible (Mass Market Paperback)
Karen Robards is one of the best writers of historical romance on the market. I am also an avid reader of romance novels and I look forward to the next book in this series. Scandalous was one of my all-time favorite books and this one would certainly place high on that list.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Average, Mar 24 2003
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This review is from: Irresistible (Mass Market Paperback)
Well, what can I say about this book? To me it seemed just like every other romance novel I've read lately. Hard to believe this is the same author who wrote Dark of the Moon and This Side of Heaven, two of my all time favorites. The plot was predictable and the characters have been done before, many, many times. And is it me, or did this book have way too much in common with Tiger eyes (I think that was the name of it) another of her books? Maybe I'm just burned out on the genre, but I really expected more from Karen Robards.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Whoa ...
Both too much and too little --
Too much: cliched characters -- the alpha male turned to mush by love; a heroine too annoyingly cute and too good to be believed; an excessively... Read more
Published on Dec 23 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars When she is good...
As an author, Karen Robards is like the nursery rhyme about the little girl who had a little curl, right in the middle of her forehead. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2002 by HeyJudy

5.0 out of 5 stars I Don't Agree
I felt this was an excellent book and I have ready many historical romances. This was one of her best in my opinion. Read more
Published on Oct 6 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance is Back !! -- this book is romantic and very sexy!
The wait is over -- Karen Robards is back. This book is pure romance-- very reminiscent of Robards early historical romance novels! Read more
Published on Oct 1 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling Historical
While author Karen Robards has successfully ventured back and forth from the sub genres of historical romance and romantic suspense, her primary strength still lies in historical... Read more
Published on Sep 26 2002 by Sheri Melnick

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Historical Romance.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to the next book on the last sister. I hope it will be out soon.
Published on Sep 21 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I read two - three books a week and have been trying to get past page 65 for over two weeks.
Published on Sep 19 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Really bad
This book was much to long in the narrative. There was virtually no dialogue and I didn't read the prior book, but I never felt any of Claires pain from her past. Read more
Published on Sep 18 2002 by S. Lurie

4.0 out of 5 stars exciting Regency romantic suspense
In 1813, Claire Banning Lynes escapes from her abductors who are in deadly pursuit. They insist they just want a ransom, but Claire knows her feckless spouse does not have the... Read more
Published on Sep 14 2002 by Harriet Klausner

1.0 out of 5 stars Robards morphs into Cartland
Just a one word review would suffice - crap. Except for the one trademark steamy sex scene, this was a Barbara Cartland clone. Don't waste your time, or money, on this one.
Published on Sep 12 2002 by Pamela R. Faust

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