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Summary: A clever plot
Review: A first-rate tale of two people who manage to find love despite a difficult situation. The clever plot, interesting characters and realistic historical details will keep the pages turning.
Rating: 
Summary: So -so
Review: An interesting plot line, but Ravenswood's rationalizations about why he didn't want to get married and the many subterfuges resulting from his illogical thinking got old very quickly.The sex scenes didn't quite fly; they lacked a certain sizzle. And, as another reviewer pointed out, there were certain modern expressions that were jarring to the story. "I'm giving you an out" is one that comes to mind -- I'm quite certain that such an expression would not have been used in early 19th century England. Still, though, I've read much worse than this one, and being somewhat disappointed with this book will not stop me from reading another by this author.
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Summary: Maximum Entertainment. 4.75 Stars.
Review: Congratulations to Sabrina Jeffries on this effort. This gal can write comedy. I giggled and laughed through the amusing pages. Yet, I found the author still maintained an air of yearning and passion. Not a small feat! The storyline is delightfully pure - a stuffy English Viscount and a beautiful, exotic woman. His attitude? "Appearance is everything." Her attitude? "Hogwash." The year is 1821, and in a Philadelphia pub two brothers sit and drink hard cider. Spencer Law, the fifth Viscount Ravenswood daydreams and mutters about the maddening, intriguing Miss Abigail Mercer they recently met. After several mugs of cider, the normally reserved viscount even spouts love poetry. His brother watches in astonished fascination and an idea is born. Viscount Ravenswood returns to his uncluttered life in England. Weeks later, Abigail Mercer travels to England to begin her role as his viscountess. One problem, Ravenswood is not Abigail's husband or is he? With this, Sabrina Jeffries opens the flood gates. This talented author pens a cheerful, tantalizing book from the first page to the last. Spencer Law is a man who does not know what he is neglecting; Abigail Mercer is only too happy to show him. She is an adorable heroine; she is perpetually upbeat and methodically waves her magic wand over the viscount, the refined upper class, and the spellbound reader.
Truly, "Married to the Viscount" is an amusing, sensual book. Why not a perfect score? Disturbingly, this reader felt a contemporary touch in some struggles and expressions. Nevertheless, this is a good book, and I will continue my search for this clever author. Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.
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Summary: Okay, but nothing exciting
Review: I agree with the disappointed reviewer. I had hoped for something better...I now assume that most of the reviews were written by THE AUTHOR, HER FAMILY, HER FRIENDS. This is a generic rehash of the type of "romance" NOVEL THAT MAKES PEOPLE cringe. I like Abigail but Spencer got on my nerves. He is the type of man no woman should get involved with. The fact that Abugail fell in love with him is too unbelievable for me. Better luck next book
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Summary: DISAPPOINTED TOO
Review: I agree with the disappointed reviewer. I had hoped for something better...I now assume that most of the reviews were written by THE AUTHOR, HER FAMILY, HER FRIENDS. This is a generic rehash of the type of "romance" NOVEL THAT MAKES PEOPLE cringe. I like Abigail but Spencer got on my nerves. He is the type of man no woman should get involved with. The fact that Abugail fell in love with him is too unbelievable for me. Better luck next book
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Summary: sparkling fun
Review: I loved this book! A smart heroine and a wonderful hero, great dialogue, and sparkling sensuality made this a fantastic read.
Rating:
Summary: Okay, but nothing exciting
Review: I usually enjoy this author's books, but this one lacked the spark I've seen in her past works. The characters were dry and unappealing, the plot slow, and the end result nothing to shout about. But I will read her again, just to make sure this book wasn't written on an off day - we all have them.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I was very disappointed with this book. I have read many historical romances and found this new book a waste of my money.
It is not one I will keep in my extensive library.
Better luck next time.
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Summary: enjoyable historical
Review: In 1821 Viscount Spencer Law accompanied his brother Nat to Philadelphia where he meets attractive Abigail Mercer and her ailing father, owner of Mercer Medicinal Company. Nat wants to own half of Mercer Medicinal, but Spencer has some doubts yet promises to fund the venture. However, the Home office calls Spencer back to England so he leaves Nat behind in the states. A year later, Spencer waits for the arrival of Nat, who is late to his own engagement party to lady Evelina. However, instead of Nat's grand entrance, Abigail, in mourning due to her beloved father's death enters claiming to be Spencer's wife by proxy. Apparently, Nat forged documents, stole Abigail's dowry, and sat in for Spencer at a ceremony. Spencer, who had no plans to marry due to a war injury leaving him unable to produce children, sells Abigail with the idea of a marriage of convenience until they find his wastrel brother who is in hiding. Before readers draw negative conclusions about Nat, he paid for Abigail to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Thus he is much more complex than just the first brush con artist that he seems. Spencer is an intriguing lead protagonist firmly believing he has no future and that the heir must come from Nat. Abigail is a charmer who makes Spencer feels whole. Regency romance fans will have good feelings towards author Sabrina Jeffries for this enjoyable historical. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Fans of this series won't be disappointed!!
Review: Readers of Ms. Jeffries' previous books will remember the hero of this one, Lord Ravenswood, from "Dance of Seduction." Like me, they probably viewed him as a stuffy bore....but believe me, he's been holding out on us. The heroine is vibrant, intelligent, and more than a match for the former spymaster and his uptight Regency cronies. This one is hot, folks! Don't miss it! A fitting end to an excellent series
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