This was the last book in Elizabeth Hoyt's Prince Trilogy. This book is the fourth book I have read by her, and she is quickly become one of my very favorite authors. She can tell a darn good story that has some humor and intensity, with a hero and heroine that are believable. And she has done it again with Simon and Lucy's story. I loved Simon. He was never serious and joked about everything until he met Lucy. **He was honest with his feelings, as was Lucy, something that's not done in all stories, since so many are based on misunderstandings and internal conflict.** Anyways, Lucy could see right through with him and he lost it when she told him that she felt like she had known him forever after knowing him for a couple of days. What I sincerely enjoyed about The Serpent Prince was that we went along a cute little journey while Simon and Lucy got to know each other. This was a superb story, and Elizabeth Hoyt can't crank books out quick enough for this reader. If you have not read any of her books, you are really missing out!
Helpful Score: 3
I enjoyed the book but not as much as the first two.... where as some like a book that's indepth and detailed I would rather read a book that moves along with the story, thus keeping my interest....
Helpful Score: 2
When Lucy Craddock-Hayes finds a naked, badly beaten man in a ditch, she orders her footman to help her take him to her home. As she nurses that man back to health, she learns that he is Viscount Simon Iddlesleigh, a man with a sly wit and tons of charm. Simon can't believe he has been rescued by an angel. He falls for her immediately, but knows he isn't good enough for her. He is bent on revenging the death of his brother. He has killed two men in duels, but there are two others who he knows are responsible for Ethan's death. He won't stop his vengeance, even for the beautiful Lucy.
This is a solid historical romance with interesting characters. I did not enjoy it as much as the first two in the series. I think the tone of the book became darker in the second half when the heroine (and mWhen Lucy Craddock-Hayes finds a naked, badly beaten man in a ditch, she orders her footman to help her take him to her home. As she nurses that man back to health, she learns that he is Viscount Simon Iddlesleigh, a man with a sly wit and tons of charm. Simon can't believe he has been rescued by an angel. He falls for her immediately, but knows he isn't good enough for her. He is bent on revenging the death of his brother. He has killed two men in duels, but there are two others who he knows are responsible for Ethan's death. He won't stop his vengeance, even for the beautiful Lucy.
This is a solid historical romance with interesting characters. I did not enjoy it as much as the first two in the series. I think the tone of the book became darker in the second half when the heroine (and I) learned exactly what Simon was up to. But, this book is still well-worth reading. My rating: 4 Stars.e) learned exactly what Simon was up to. But, this book is still well-worth reading. My rating: 4 Stars.
This is a solid historical romance with interesting characters. I did not enjoy it as much as the first two in the series. I think the tone of the book became darker in the second half when the heroine (and mWhen Lucy Craddock-Hayes finds a naked, badly beaten man in a ditch, she orders her footman to help her take him to her home. As she nurses that man back to health, she learns that he is Viscount Simon Iddlesleigh, a man with a sly wit and tons of charm. Simon can't believe he has been rescued by an angel. He falls for her immediately, but knows he isn't good enough for her. He is bent on revenging the death of his brother. He has killed two men in duels, but there are two others who he knows are responsible for Ethan's death. He won't stop his vengeance, even for the beautiful Lucy.
This is a solid historical romance with interesting characters. I did not enjoy it as much as the first two in the series. I think the tone of the book became darker in the second half when the heroine (and I) learned exactly what Simon was up to. But, this book is still well-worth reading. My rating: 4 Stars.e) learned exactly what Simon was up to. But, this book is still well-worth reading. My rating: 4 Stars.
Helpful Score: 2
Lucy Craddock-Hayes almost stumbles over a dead man while walking one morning. Upon closer examination, she discovers he is not quite dead yet, but may soon be if she doesn't get him some help. In spite of her servant's reluctance, she sends him for help, and they take him to her house. Her father maintains that he will not have the man in his house, but Lucy calmly directs the servants to take him to a spare room. Viscount Simon Iddesleigh is engaged upon revenge, seeking out his enemies one by one, and challenging them to duels. He has killed two of them so far, and has three more before he is avenged. His enemies hired murderers to do away with him, and he was caught off guard. He cannot allow Miss Craddock-Hayes to become a target for his enemies, but she is determined to befriend him. Thoroughly enjoyable book.
Helpful Score: 2
It started well but the ending seemed a little unfinished and I did not like turning a secondary character who I had felt could be a minor hero into a second rate villian. I did not like the dangling ends.
