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Summary: CARLYLE CAN DO NO WRONG
Review: Another winner from LC. If you haven't read all her books, what are you waiting for???? I agree, this book can stand on its own, but it is ever so much richer with her other books to back it up. Great characters - most of which were introduced in her earlier books. Sizzle in the romance department, suspense, danger, etc. This is my kind of book. A KEEPER!
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Summary: Just Read this book!!!
Review: Generally as series go along the books start to get worse and worse but not with this author. The characters are believable they have reasons for their actions not just gut feelings. Most importantly the plot is believable. The chemistry between the two main characters is believable and draws the reader in. Just read the book and you will see.
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Summary: I am stunned by all of the good reviews for this book!
Review: I absolutely hated it. I have read a few other Liz Carlyle books and thought they were okay, but this one was horrible.I hate romance novels where the author is trying too hard to write for a different genre. This is a ROMANCE novel, not a murder mystery. I could barely keep my attention on the story it was so tedious and uninteresting. I found myself skipping whole pages because I couldn't bear to read them. The sex scenes were few and far between. The ones that did exist were passionate enough, but way too far into the story. I don't think Catherine and Max should have jumped in the sack by page 5, but I also don't think it should have taken 300 pages. This book really turned me off to Liz Carlyle. I guess my tastes run a little differently than other reviewers here. If you want a fiction murder mystery with a LITTLE sex and romance thrown in, this is your book. If you like a ROMANCE novel with a little story thrown in, this is definitely not for you.
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Summary: My favorite Carlyle!
Review: I have read many of this author's works, and this is my favorite by far. Max is such a wonderful man, and such a unique character for romance novels set in this time period. Imagine, a hero who has a job! But while society may look down on him, Catherine *admires* that he works to help others. Not that all is smooth sailing - Max stubbornly fights his attraction to a woman he thinks could never truly love him. But theirs is an irresistable connection, and I love that Cat fights for her man. And, surprisingly for me, I liked the murder mystery aspect of the storyline. Normally, I find such to be a distraction in a romance, but this one helps Max and Catherine (and the reader) get to know one anothers' characters better, so it actually helps the love story along. As in all of Carlyle's books the love scenes are deliciously steamy, and in this case very tender. They definitely make *love*, right from the start, even when they haven't even admitted it to themselves yet. It almost made me sad to finish this book, so I know I will be re-reading it often.
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Summary: Definitely a GREAT read!
Review: I saw where a reviewer listed this as being her favorite- and I can definitely see why she listed this one. Lady Catherine Woodway has been a childless widow for a while due to a hunting accident. She is visiting an aunt that insist on her attending activities of the ton. Catherine is attractive, spunky, curious and very honest when dealing with others. She would much rather spend time quietly and is constantly looking for times to escape from the rush of everyday activities while living in London. It is during one of these escapes during early dawn that she places herself in the middle of a police corruption case that Maximilian De Rohan, policeman and magistrate from the Home Office, has been investigating for a while. To hid his and Catherine's identity and keep the suspects from becoming suspicious, Max has to act quickly- by grabbing her into a Lover's Embrace (one of those "heart-stoppers", "toe curler", never-to-be-forgotten kisses!). From this kiss Catherine has feelings that she has never felt before and tries to pursue a relationship that Max constantly fights. He has been down such a road before with bad results and vowed never to trust another again. But with his heart, his grandmother and cousin's meddling, and Catherine's constant availability - he doesn't have a chance. Then a murder takes place drawing in several within the ton as being suspicious, one being Catherine's brother, and Max is put on the case to solve- throwing Max and Catherine together one more time. The characters are wonderful- with several secondary characters that really help make the story that much more interesting. There is never a dull moment with love scenes are passionate and bits of humor... Well, it wasn't slow read for me and is one that I highly recommend- hope you enjoy it, too. It definitely won't be won't be my last LC book to read!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I simply couldn't put it down. The characters are vivid and the emotion is riveting. Liz Carlyle proves that romance novels can be works of literary art.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I simply couldn't put it down. The characters are vivid and the emotion is riveting. Liz Carlyle proves that romance novels can be works of literary art.
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Summary: or 3 & 1/2. Great characters, slow pacing
Review: I wish I could say that I like this book more than I did. Max & Catherine are terrific characters; Max especially is a very complex, and therefore compelling, character. And there are some very nice secondary characters as well. The murder mystery carries on throughout the novel, and there is uncertainty about the killer's identity until the end. The sex scenes are very hot, very erotic. The reader also gets the sense that Carlyle has done her research on the period; it infuses the narrative and action but is always just beneath the radar.
The murder mystery does, however, generally overshadow the romance. For at least half the book, the protagonists are apart more than they are together. When they are together, it's exciting, but the book often plods along in between. Part of the problem is an over-reliance on narrative; usually it's while delving into the psyche of one of the characters. That information is importnat, but Carlyle has so much of it and in such long segments that it significantly slows the pace of the novel. When I've plenty of time, I can easily read a book in a day; this one took me nearly 4 days, becuase I just couldn't stick with it for long periods of time.
Another problem is that several of the many secondary characters are not sufficiently delineated to keep them straight; this is especially true of most of the murder suspects. A good editing could make this a fabulous book. If you like a lot of mystery with your romance, try this one. If steamy romance is your thing, skim through the murder mystery sections and focus on the combustible scenes between Catherine & Max. If a lot of narration really bothers you, you might want to look elsewhere.
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Summary: Yes!
Review: If you're looking for a carefully written, literate novel that holds true to its time period, try NO TRUE GENTLEMAN. Carlyle's characterization and plotting are as successful as usual; and the chemistry between Max and Caterine burns up the pages.
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Summary: enjoyable romantic historical mystery
Review: In 1826 Earl Harry Markham morosely knows his wife Julia blatantly has affairs with any willing male of the Ton. Worse Harry feels helpless about her activity with his only defiance being his refusal to beget an heir with his spouse because he simply does not trust her to not cuckold him that way too. Instead he chooses to allow his earldom to shift to another family member than any spawn of the she-devil he married. When someone murders Julia, the aristocracy and the police assume Harry couldn't take anymore. However, Harry's sister feels that any one of the spouses of Julia's lovers could have done the deed and pleads with Investigator Max De Rohan to find the truth. Meanwhile Catherine Wodesway stumbles into the midst of Max's work forcing him to kiss her to keep her safe. Soon a reluctant Max finds Catherine at his side making inquiries that place them in danger, but also forging a deep attraction between the professional and amateur sleuths that could lead to more if they live long enough to investigate their feelings. Fans of Amanda Quick's March-Lake tales will enjoy Liz Carlyle's plunge into romantic historical mystery. The story line is more who-done-it though the romance between the lead characters adds flavoring to the delightful plot. Clever red herrings provide readers with a taste of the end of the Regency era as well as false clues. The lead couple is a fun pair to observe as Max is NO TRUE GENTLEMAN, but along with Catherine rounds out a pleasurable tale. Harriet Klausner
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