A Woman of Virtue

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Summary: A compelling historical romance
Review: "A Woman of Virtue is a complex historical romance set in Regency London. Cecilia, Lady Walrafen is a beautiful but lonely young widow. She is a virtuous and honourable woman spending her time helping poor young fallen women to find their place in the world. She works at a charity mission in the slums of the East End where she encounters misery, hopelessness, crime and danger. When she finds out that Lord David Delacourt is taking over supervising the mission in the absence of his vicar brother-in-law, Cecilia is shocked and furious. She hates Lord Delacourt who she considers the most notorious and immoral rake in London. They have met under unfortunate circumstances six years ago when David nearly ruined her reputation.David is not less disturbed by the fact that they have to spend time in each other's company. For years he managed to avoid her but he keeps his promise to his brother-in-law.Cecilia wounded his pride all those years ago and she is the only woman who touched his softer, deeply buried emotions. Their relationship is a difficult one. Cecilia is struggling with her contradictory feelings and David can't keep his passion for her hidden for long. At the same time terrible things happen in the slums and some of the inhabitants of the mission are involved in them too. Cecilia and David work together with the authorities to solve the mystery. I find this a very satisfactory and highly exciting story. The author obviously spent time researching the era and the setting and she has a sharp eye for detail.I enjoyed the sizzling verbal fights and the sensual love scenes of the primary characters. They are both described as deep and honourable individuals. The secondary cast are joy to read about and they have a lasting impact on the reader. Especially Maximillian de Rohan who I am glad to find the hero in the author's other novel "No True Gentleman".
A WOMAN OF VIRTUE is a work of an author of exceptional penmanship. The plot successfully balances a moving passionate romance with a good amount of exciting suspense. I find the social issues involved very interesting and they give more depth and meaning to the book. I highly recommend it to the sophisticated reader.

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Summary: A wonderful read!!
Review: A WOMAN OF VIRTURE by Liz Carlyle offers the reader romance, sensuality, mystery and intrigue. This is a very good book.
Cecelia and David meet under a cloud of badly-handled, mistaken identity, the circumstances of which keep them apart (and enemies) for six long and uneventful years. Yet both of them recognize that the ill feelings between them will not die. Cecelia has, without her knowledge, punished David's indiscretion far too long. David has suffered not only from Cecelia, but from his own past. Now it's time for his soul to gain peace.
A WOMAN OF VIRTUE also offers an excellent murder mystery, one in which the culprit and the ending are a real surprise.
This is one of those solid books in which information was clearly researched. For the real or amateur history buff in all historical romance lovers, research and accuracy lend the air of realism. Liz Carlyle is a name I was happy to learn.

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Summary: A FRESH, NEW VOICE
Review: A WOMAN OF VIRTURE by Liz Carlyle offers the reader romance, sensuality, mystery and intrigue. This is a very good book.
Cecelia and David meet under a cloud of badly-handled, mistaken identity, the circumstances of which keep them apart (and enemies) for six long and uneventful years. Yet both of them recognize that the ill feelings between them will not die. Cecelia has, without her knowledge, punished David's indiscretion far too long. David has suffered not only from Cecelia, but from his own past. Now it's time for his soul to gain peace.
A WOMAN OF VIRTUE also offers an excellent murder mystery, one in which the culprit and the ending are a real surprise.
This is one of those solid books in which information was clearly researched. For the real or amateur history buff in all historical romance lovers, research and accuracy lend the air of realism. Liz Carlyle is a name I was happy to learn.

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Summary: At Last My Prayers Are Answered!
Review: Finally! A book that's worth $6.50 the publisher is asking! Liz Carlyle delivers what I hunger for, and seriously BIG kudos go out to Sonnet for publishing a full-bodied romance instead of a 385-page version of "romance light." If this book were a desert, it would be filled with fat, calories, sugar, and every other wicked-good substance known to woman. No silly fluff, no big misunderstanding plot, no too-stupid-to-live heroine. Carlyle's books are erotic enough to be worthy of the name ROMANCE without scrimping on emotional depth. Yes, this book is one of those now-endangered species -- a romance with a plot, as well as a troupe of wonderful characters. (And I'm not even talking about the hero and heroine yet.) My only question is, if Sonnet can publish books like this, why can't other publishers?

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Summary: tired formlua
Review: I bought this book because of the glowing reviews on this site, and most of the time that is a good bet. But, this time it was not. This book is not very romantic, nor interesting. The two main characters, Cecilia and Lord Delacourt, were not well developed, I am not sure even what they looked like, except for her breast size, and his handsomeness. There are many minor characters in the book that are more interesting than the main ones. The plot revolves around a mystery of some prostitutes getting murdered. In the end you don't really care who did it, nor do you through out the book. If not for the infrequent romantic moments the book would have been a total yawn. I barely finished it.

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Summary: Big Fan from Southwestern Virginia
Review: I find that I am never disappointed by one of Ms Carlyle's books, and her newest certainly follows suit! Lord Delacourt one of my favorite supporting actors has a story of his own, and true to form he has gotten himself into trouble again, more than even he imagines. Cecila Markham-Sands the honourable but headstrong lady, is the love he has his heart set on, but she rebuffs his advances, while craving his attention...delicious! Once again this book has me laughing and crying at the same time. I love the way Ms Carlyle uses word play and veiled humor that keeps me chuckling to the end, while at the same time keeping me on the edge of my chair with the mystery plot. I like a writer who pays attention to the descriptions and charactor development that makes me feel like I know these people and am right there part of the story. Forget chocolate when I have a Carlyle in my hands!!!! Thanks for another great read, please keep them coming.

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Summary: It was great!
Review: I had read A Woman Scorned and My False Heart and loved both. I was not disappointed by this book, either. Cannot wait to read her next book. I'm a fan!!

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Summary: It was great!
Review: I had read A Woman Scorned and My False Heart and loved both. I was not disappointed by this book, either. Cannot wait to read her next book. I'm a fan!!

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Summary: A new Favorite Author
Review: I have just about finished this novel and have just ordered the other three books written by her! Wow! I love her writing style, Her hero Delacourt is my kind of guy, Kemble is an absolute riot, de Rohan and Cecilia - awesome.... and the dialog in this novel alone is fabulous. I find myself belly laughing throughout - that is when I'm not swooning over the love scenes - very erotic! Another great author to add to my list...I can't wait to read her other novels and look forward to anything new! Bravo ... another devoted fan!

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Summary: A great read!
Review: I just finished A Woman of Virtue by Liz Carlyle last night. For anyone who was a fan of A Woman Scorned this book does not disappoint. This is the sequel to AWS telling the story of Jonette's brother. I loved David Delacourt because Liz made us feel all of the emotion and anguish and self doubt that he had. It was refreshing that after they slept together they discussed where to go from there (what a concept), no big misunderstanding looming in the background. Did I mention how much I enjoyed the relationship between David and Cecelia? The book is worth reading alone just to meet Kimble the Valet. He's hilarious! The story was very fast and the book just flew by while I was reading it. It has a high sensuality rating (yeah!). Can you tell that I loved this book?