Caught in the Act

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Summary: Pure Delight,find it if you can
Review: Wow what happened to Betina Krahn? If you can find this out of print gem you are in for a treat. Based on this book I would have to say Ms Krahn peaked early in her career as the other books of hers I've read have been a disappointment with stupid sappy spineless heroines who loved to be abused by arrogant, idiotic and just plain mean males. She has created two delightful characters in Caught in the Act though. Based in Tudor England with guest appearences by Elizabeth and Sir William Cecil as you could never imagine him this story is written in the style of an Elizabethan comic play complete with naughty verses and couplets as we move from one act to the next.It is a simple story of an arranged marraige between a very bright, scholarly, curious, unconventional and naive young woman and an experienced,handsome and extremely talented rogue and gambler who is chronically short on cash. What makes this story so enjoyable is the relationship between our heroine and her "bought" husband gentleman Jack. He is without a doubt the most likeable heroe I have ever encountered in romance novel. Jack genuinely LIKES and respects women and enjoys their company and it's not hard to understand why the ladies like him so much.The attraction between the main characters is developed convincingly and early and in a unique way. We get the enjoyment
of watching them grow as individuals and as a couple without the verbal and mental abuse so may romances seem to depend on. Did I mention that Jack was very talented? The sex in this book is funny, tender and SIZZLING!!! That also describes Jack in particular and the book in general. So if you're in the mood for an Elizabethan romp complete with naughty vixens, scheming rogues, a unique and charming heroine, wit and humour through out and love scenes that will steam up your windows find Caught in the Act and treat yourself to some time in the company of Gentleman Jack.