The Diabolical Baron (Signet Regency Romance)

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Summary: Putney's First Book
Review: This is not Ms Putney's normal passionate regency. I think that is the reason so many are disappointed. There is not the misunderstanding or a mystery to be solved. It is a story of a young girl forced by an uncaring parent to marry well to pay his bills. Jason needs a wife. He dosn't care who she is as long as she will allow him to continue his life as it is. Jason fill in love when he was 21 and because of the rejection has never loved again. Richard, who appears in several of Putney's later books, is a wounded cavalry officer who finds out he is an earl. Richard meets Caroline and they realize they share very similar view on life. They fall in love. Jason realizes that Caroline is definitely not the type of women he can spend any time with. Especially when he meets Jessica, Caroline's aunt. Jessica is the women he fill in love with when he was 21. Jessica still loves Jason and wants very madly to marry him. The story of course follows its course to suitable solution. Reggie Devonpoert, "The Rake", is introduced here as the villian. I would recommend the book, with the note that there are no love scenes and very little passion in the book.

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Summary: First, But Not her Best
Review: This is Putney's first book, and it shows. It's dull. The main character, Caroline, is your stereotypical "bit of a ninny" Regency heroine. "The Rake", a sequel to this book, is infinitely more enjoyable a read. In fact, it is one of Putney's finest books (I've read more than ten of them): and you don't need to read this one, to understand it. So - my advice is - skip this, and go straight to "The Rake": or "The Bargain", which I understand will shortly be re-released as well.

Rating:
Summary: First, But Not her Best
Review: This is Putney's first book, and it shows. It's dull. The main character, Caroline, is your stereotypical "bit of a ninny" Regency heroine. "The Rake", a sequel to this book, is infinitely more enjoyable a read. In fact, it is one of Putney's finest books (I've read more than ten of them): and you don't need to read this one, to understand it. So - my advice is - skip this, and go straight to "The Rake": or "The Bargain", which I understand will shortly be re-released as well.

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Summary: A bit dull
Review: This was my first Mary Jo Putney book, and I was a bit disapointed because she's supposed to be the paragon of regency. I never really liked four character novels, because it's a bit odd having the supposed hero insulting the heroine, and you always end up feeling bad for someone. Also, there was no internal plot. Everyone was running around assuming this that and the other thing about everyone else, which is rather flimsy when holding up the novel. I'm surprised the book was as long as it was. Still, it was Mary Jo Putney's first book, and I haven't read any of her others, so maybe this was just her "warm up" to the writing industry. Also, her writing is beautiful, and she has a real talent for describing things well and with little words, (I hate when a simple secene gets too wordy- but it doesn't happen here).

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Summary: "EXCELLENT...EXCELLENT...EXCELLENT"
Review: Usually when you start a new book, you can basically tell who
is going to end up with whom but not in this one...I truly enjoyed how Ms Putney involves you in the lives of the enchanting characters in this book. It is the second book I have read of hers and so far the most delightful. I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
Can't believe other people gave it such low reviews. Well worth the time to read as far as I am concerned. You won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Romance with a twist!
Review: When Jason, the Baron Radford, draws Caroline Hanscombe's name out of a hat for a wife, he never expected true love (with a twist!) Jason is engaged to Caroline, Caroline loves Richard, Richard has no one, Jason loves Caroline's beautiful Aunt Jessica, Jessica loves Jason but won't accept him because he's engaged to her neice. What a triangle! All turns out great and Ms. Putney creates a great first book. The story continues with The Bargain and The Rake.