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Summary: So Refreshing!
Review: An intelligently written romance set in the Regency period, this book is wonderful in many respects. The writing is good and the characters are vivid, sensible, intelligent and very likeable. That doesn't mean that they're not romantic. There's no Terrible Misunderstanding (I hate those), and Beverley brings together many branches of a complex plot for a satisfactory ending. The well-constructed prose evokes a very romantic and sensual mood without verging on pornography (forgive me, but so many romances do just that). I loved the way she tied up loose ends or avenues left open in her previous "Company of Rogues" and "Three Guys Named George" books. This is one of the very few romance novels I really loved. Lots of depth, here, and I know it will be captivating on several re-reads, as well.
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Summary: The "rogues" are always studs.......
Review: but the story itself is pretty same old, same old, regency stuff. This book is one of the 3 in the "3 heroes" anthology and
it is the best of the 3. It's an ok read but not a keeper although the characters are very explicit and involved and likeable..
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Summary: an excellent read
Review: Here's what I hope will be a helpful hint: while it is not absolutely necessary to have read "An Unwilling Bride" by Jo Beverly, it really does help if you're very familiar with the plot and characters of that book. I read "An Unwilling Bride" many years ago, and while some things were familiar, I had forgotten a lot of what occurred in that novel, and as a result, was sometimes completely at sea in "The Devil's Heiress" because quite a few incidents from the former were referred to in the latter, and while everything was explained (eventually) I spent much of the book feeling as if I had wondered in the middle of a rather disconcertingly familiar play, and this kept distracting me, at times, from enjoying this otherewise rather excellent novel.
The Napoleonic Wars are over, and Major George Hawkinville ("Hawk") has returned home hoping to find peace and solace. Not that he has much hope to achieving this, for home also means coming face to face with his selfish and caddish father. As usual, Hawk's fears prove well founded, for his father has borrowed heavily against Hawkinville Manor in order to prove his right to the now dead Viscount Deveril's title and wealth. Unfortunately, the dead viscount had bequeathed his wealth to his erstwhile fiancee, Clarissa Greystone. So currently, Hawk's father has a title but no money, and with the need to repay the loan of twenty-thousand pounds hanging over their heads. Hawk's father's solution is for Hawk to court Clarissa and to marry her for her money, eventhough he thinks that Clarissa had murdered Deveril. Hawk however decides to try and find the evidence that Clarissa had indeed murdered Deveril, rather than marry that murderous young lady. And so he sets out for Gloucestershire, to the seminary that Clarissa is currently residing in. Where he finds that Clarissa, far from being a deadly femme fatale, is actually a very plain looking but rather witty young woman. Dicovering that Clarissa is about to spread her wings and make for the festive town of Brighton, Hawk follows her there, where he begins his slow but determined pursuit for Clarissa's heart and hand, all the while trying to discover if she had had anything to do with Deveril's death. Clarissa Greystone is a young woman full of secrets and fears. (This is where if you're unfamiliar with "An Unwilling Bride" the plot can become increasingly frustrating.) From the first few chapters, the reader will be able to glean that there was something fishy about Deveril's death, and that Clarissa did somehow figure into this, and that the merry band of noblemen, known as 'The Rogues' also had something to do with his death, and that Clarissa is actually rather fearful of, (and angry at) the Rogues. Although Clarissa is rather plain in appearance, she's always dreamed of being courted by a handsome and dashing young gentleman. Certainly Hawk fits the bill. And although she suspects that Hawk is a fortune-hunter, she is beginning to fall in love with him. But what is she to make of his frequent references to murder, and his claims at being very good at ferreting out the truth? Can she trust Hawk with the truth of how Deveril died? And what will happen when she discovers who Hawk really is?
"The Devil's Bride" is actually a really fun read. Hawk and Clarissa seem ideally suited to each other in character, intelligence and spirit. And it made for satisfying reading to see them grow closer and closer together, eventhough you could guess what would happen once Clarissa realised the truth about Hawk's interest in her. I also enjoyed reading the bits that dealt with Clarissa spreading her wings and coming into her own, and enjoying life. Another thing I did like was that the Rogues were painted in almost sinister terms for quite a bit of the novel, which fits in with Clarissa's fearful attitude towards them, and with Hawk's feelings of suspicions where they were concerned. "The Devil's Heiress" also sees the resurrection of one of the Rogues's most dangerous of enemies, and the ending promises that there will be another Rogue novel in the offing in the near future. In spite of my nitpicking, I really enjoyed reading "The Devil's Heiress." I think that Jo Beverly truly created something special in Hawk and Clarissa, and this made the hapily-ever-after ending all the more satisfying. A truly fun read.
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Summary: Silly dialogue, bad chemistry
Review: I don't have a lot of good things to say about this book. There wasn't much chemistry between the two main characters of this book. I really could have cared less if they ended up together. The one and only 'love scene' in this book is riddled with silly dialogue throughout... the female character Clarissa quoting passages from a book she had read entitled "Annals of Aphrodite". Here is a sample passage from this scene: All the feelings seemed to rush to the place he pressed on, and her hips pushed up again. 'Oh! The Precious Pearl of Eden's Ecstasy.'
'Probably.' He laughed into her dazed eyes. 'By all means, tell me what else you recognize as we go.'
'The Wanton Wave of Womanly Welcome,' she gasped as her body rose up and fell of its own accord. 'I tried it. Stroking the Precious Pearl... It was pleasant, but not like this!' So, you catch my drift. If you are wanting to get swept away in a romantic adventure, this isn't the book for you. It is silly and not in the slightest bit romantic. But that's just my opinion!
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Summary: Silly dialogue, bad chemistry
Review: I don't have a lot of good things to say about this book. There wasn't much chemistry between the two main characters of this book. I really could have cared less if they ended up together. The one and only 'love scene' in this book is riddled with silly dialogue throughout... the female character Clarissa quoting passages from a book she had read entitled "Annals of Aphrodite". Here is a sample passage from this scene: All the feelings seemed to rush to the place he pressed on, and her hips pushed up again. 'Oh! The Precious Pearl of Eden's Ecstasy.'
'Probably.' He laughed into her dazed eyes. 'By all means, tell me what else you recognize as we go.'
'The Wanton Wave of Womanly Welcome,' she gasped as her body rose up and fell of its own accord. 'I tried it. Stroking the Precious Pearl... It was pleasant, but not like this!' So, you catch my drift. If you are wanting to get swept away in a romantic adventure, this isn't the book for you. It is silly and not in the slightest bit romantic. But that's just my opinion!
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Summary: The Rogues Made This One Great!
Review: I really, liked this 3rd novel in the George series of Hawk and Clarissa. I found it quite satisfying in terms of the fast movement, bringing in characters from former novels, and tying up loose ends. I loved the "Hawk" even though he was portrayed as pretty much unfeeling and out to prove Clarissa a cheat, murdereress and forger. It goes to prove that even plain girls can find true love. Clarissa is not portrayed as a beautiful femme fatale as most heroines are. She will inhereit a fortune when she turns 21, and has resigned herself that her money, and not her looks will bring her a husband, so she goes into a relationship with eyes - wide open to that fact. Knowing it is her money that attracts she is willing to play the game for all its worth. Hawk, on the other hand, has no intention of marriage, only to try to gain back what he felt was robbed from the truly rightful heir of Lord Deveril. Clarissa finds him, handsome, sexy, and well, even if he is attracted by her money, she plans to play his game. She is a spunky, forthright, outstanding heroine - I really liked her! This was an excellent tale. I had read all the previous novels that introduced all the players so, I could relate to the tying up of loose ends. Now, I wonder if Ms. Beverley would like to finish up Dare's story! Dare should be a good one, yes!?!
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Summary: Hope for plain types
Review: I really, liked this 3rd novel in the George series of Hawk and Clarissa. I found it quite satisfying in terms of the fast movement, bringing in characters from former novels, and tying up loose ends. I loved the "Hawk" even though he was portrayed as pretty much unfeeling and out to prove Clarissa a cheat, murdereress and forger. It goes to prove that even plain girls can find true love. Clarissa is not portrayed as a beautiful femme fatale as most heroines are. She will inhereit a fortune when she turns 21, and has resigned herself that her money, and not her looks will bring her a husband, so she goes into a relationship with eyes - wide open to that fact. Knowing it is her money that attracts she is willing to play the game for all its worth. Hawk, on the other hand, has no intention of marriage, only to try to gain back what he felt was robbed from the truly rightful heir of Lord Deveril. Clarissa finds him, handsome, sexy, and well, even if he is attracted by her money, she plans to play his game. She is a spunky, forthright, outstanding heroine - I really liked her! This was an excellent tale. I had read all the previous novels that introduced all the players so, I could relate to the tying up of loose ends. Now, I wonder if Ms. Beverley would like to finish up Dare's story! Dare should be a good one, yes!?!
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Summary: It was HARD to get through.
Review: I thought this book was horrid! I'm so sorry to the author, but dang! He was manipulative up until the point that he just wasn't. what's up with that? and they she just forgives him? yeah right!
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Summary: It was HARD to get through.
Review: I thought this book was horrid! I'm so sorry to the author, but dang! He was manipulative up until the point that he just wasn't. what's up with that? and they she just forgives him? yeah right!
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Summary: DON'T READ THESE OUT OF ORDER!!
Review: I was so lost reading this book that I couldn't even enjoy the plot. There were so many extra characters that I was lost trying to keep track of everyone. If I'd known before I read it, that it was part of a series, I wouldn't have read it at all. If you've read all the other rogue and george series, than you may enjoy this book that connects back to all the characters. Still not thoroughly impressed with Jo Beverly, which is depressing since she's written so many regency novels, my favorites. I'm trying Hazard now and it's holding my attention, but barely. Not sure where Beverly goes wrong, I just have a hard time getting into the characters.
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