Helpful Score: 6
This was the first book I can remember reading by this author and it was an nice and easy read. The characters weren't too complex, but not too shallow either. The story-line had some laughs and a decent plot which will keep you reading. Will probably look for the rest of the series, since I've noticed it's a trilogy, but it's not high on my must read list.
Helpful Score: 3
Quite interesting! And an ending that just blew me away (and made me sigh and smile)
Helpful Score: 1
A lovely romance from Robards - this one set in Regency England.
Helpful Score: 1
Surprisingly lighthearted Regency era romance. The premise and even cover art seem rather dark but Karen Robards writes interesting, fairly upbeat characters.
A convincing and slow built love story, Robards provides steamy scenes and for once a realistic deflowering. The foundation for the sisters was well set and Robards establishes enough interest in them to compel you to read the next book in the series.
The back cover and title are a bit misleading as the scandal of the "siblings" in love is only addressed in the last part of the book. The wrap up to the story was a little too tidy and convenient but I wasn't reading it for the "mystery". However the ending dialed down a solid four stars to 3.5.
A convincing and slow built love story, Robards provides steamy scenes and for once a realistic deflowering. The foundation for the sisters was well set and Robards establishes enough interest in them to compel you to read the next book in the series.
The back cover and title are a bit misleading as the scandal of the "siblings" in love is only addressed in the last part of the book. The wrap up to the story was a little too tidy and convenient but I wasn't reading it for the "mystery". However the ending dialed down a solid four stars to 3.5.
Helpful Score: 1
I thought it was a good read and enjoyed it.
Helpful Score: 1
The beginning of the story, when two people are pretending to be who and what they are not, is quite well done. As the story resolves itself, and good wins out after all, the reader will most likely come away from the book with a satisfied feeling. This is an author whose other books I'll have to read.
Helpful Score: 1
A great trilogy, I recommend highly.
I loved this book! A different twist on the usual historical romance. This is part of a trilogy and I will be listing those titles as well once I have read them.
England--1810: When Lady gabriella Banning recieves word that her half-brother, The Earl of Wickham, has died on his tea plantationin Ceylon, she faces the reality that her and her younger sisters, Claire and Elizabeth, are suddenly penniless. the familys riches will pass to the next male heir--a distant cousin--and the Banning sisters are doomed unless Gabby thinks fast.
Which she does, Pretending Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges bautiful Claires London season. Sje'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabupusly wealthey nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabbys plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious strangers deciet, She exposes her own.
Bound by secrets and lies, gabby and the rougish adventurer strike sparks off each other--and soon London society is abuzz over the scandulous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love.
Which she does, Pretending Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges bautiful Claires London season. Sje'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabupusly wealthey nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabbys plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious strangers deciet, She exposes her own.
Bound by secrets and lies, gabby and the rougish adventurer strike sparks off each other--and soon London society is abuzz over the scandulous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love.
The first of this trilogy, and an excellent book! Karen Roberts does it again!
1st in this trilogy. Very good book.
Enjoyed all 3 books of the series. Fun story.
England, 1810: When Lady Gabriella Banning receives word that her half-brother, the Earl of Wickham, has died on his tea plantation in Ceylon, she faces the reality that she and her younger sisters, Claire and Elizabeth, are suddenly penniless. The family's riches will pass to the next male heir -- a distant cousin -- and the Banning sisters are doomed unless Gabby thinks fast.
Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire's London season. She'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabby's plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger's deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other -- and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love....
With this beautifully rendered romance, bestselling author Karen Robards begins a sweeping series about three unforgettable sisters poised to take the ton by storm.
Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire's London season. She'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabby's plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger's deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other -- and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love....
With this beautifully rendered romance, bestselling author Karen Robards begins a sweeping series about three unforgettable sisters poised to take the ton by storm.
England, 1810: When Lady Gabriella Banning receives word that her half-brother, the Earl of Wickham, has died on his tea plantation in Ceylon, she faces the reality that she and her younger sisters, Claire and Elizabeth, are suddenly penniless. The family's riches will pass to the next male heir -- a distant cousin -- and the Banning sisters are doomed unless Gabby thinks fast.
Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire's London season. She'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabby's plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger's deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other -- and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love....
With this beautifully rendered romance, bestselling author Karen Robards begins a sweeping series about three unforgettable sisters poised to take the town by storm.
AMAZON.COM BOOK DESCRIPTION
Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire's London season. She'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabby's plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger's deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other -- and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love....
With this beautifully rendered romance, bestselling author Karen Robards begins a sweeping series about three unforgettable sisters poised to take the town by storm.
AMAZON.COM BOOK DESCRIPTION
England, 1810 When lady Gabriella Banning receives word that her half brother , the Earl of Wickham has died on his tea plantation in Ceylon, she faces the reality that she and her younger sisters are suddenly penniless. The familie's riches will pass tothe next male heir- a distand cousin- and the Banning sisters are doomed unless Gabby thinks fast.
When Lady Gabriella Banning receives word that her half-brother, the Earl of Wickham, has died on his tea plantation in Ceylon, she faces the reality that she and her younger sisters, Claire and Elizabeth, are suddenly penniless. The family's riches will pass to the next male heir -- a distant cousin -- and the Banning sisters are doomed unless Gabby thinks fast.
Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire's London season. She'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabby's plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger's deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other -- and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love...
Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire's London season. She'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabby's plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger's deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other -- and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love...
England, 1810: When Lady Gabriella Banning receives word that her half-brother, the Earl of Wickham, has died on his tea plantation in Ceylon, she faces the reality that she and her younger sisters, Claire and Elizabeth, are suddenly penniless. The family's riches will pass to the next male heir -- a distant cousin -- and the Banning sisters are doomed unless Gabby thinks fast.
Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire's London season. She'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabby's plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger's deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other -- and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love....
With this beautifully rendered romance, bestselling author Karen Robards begins a sweeping series about three unforgettable sisters poised to take the ton by storm.
Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire's London season. She'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabby's plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger's deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other -- and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love....
With this beautifully rendered romance, bestselling author Karen Robards begins a sweeping series about three unforgettable sisters poised to take the ton by storm.
