Shawna P. (shawna-pinsky) reviewed on
I have to start out by saying that this is not the typical book I read. I never thought I would be a fan of Regecny Romance novels/time period romance novels. I am more of a Paranormal/Urban Fantasy fan.
The story centers around the hero Duke William Randall of Clairmont and Lady Lucinda Grey. Both of which are very strong characters. Lucinda Grey has avoided just about every suitor in London. At age 26 she has proven that a woman does not need to be married to be happy (which is truly not the norm in the 1800s). Afterall it's every woman's dream to marry, right....NOT. However Lucinda does appease her friend and meets suitor after suitor only to turn them down.
Duke William Randall, also known as Iron Will, has a bit of a reputation. One that preceeds him. He is not a fan of the proper high society and is instead known for his temper and galavanting around with numerous women in London. Never settling down and instead jumping from bed to bed. What no one knows is that he is part of a secret society of spies known as the Young Corithians in which they protect the best intrests of England. Therefore his reputation and his actions are what is needed in order to cover up his affilitation with this society.
Luncida's and William's paths cross when the society stumbles upon a plot for the kidnapping of Lucinda. Since William is the best spy they have his job is to go undercover protecting Lucinda by posing as suitor. William believes this mission to be like any other mission until he sets his eyes Lucinda. He is truly captivated by her beauty and as he starts to get to know her realizes she is more than a pretty face. She is independent, strong, funny, and above all intelligent. After all she has managed to avoid every suitor that has entered her life.
Lucinda is of coarse unaware of the attempt on her life. When she meets William at a party she has know idea that his true intentions are to protect her. However she can't help but notice how handsome and sexy he is but she is aware of his reputation. She can't help be attracted to him, but when he offers to court her she is not truly sure it is something she wants. Yet he has something she wants more than anything else and to her allowing "Iron Will" to court her is the only way to obtain what she wants. After all she has avoided marriage since she was 16 it shouldn't be that difficult to avoid falling for his charms.
This book had drama, romance, and intrigue. Through out the novel we see William's feelings grow for Lucinda and her's for him. However a man that has been so used to not feeling anything for anyone doesn't know if he can truly love Lucinda the way she deserves. After all he believes he is truly unlovable. However as Lucinda's feelings grow she shares with him her heart trying to break through to Will. Yet time and time again she is heart broken. Can Will get over his past and make a choice to live a life with love or will is iron will get in the way of true hapiness. You have to read the book to find out.
The book had action, romance, and intrigue. I found the character's sarcastic bantar between one another to be funny and normal. I would have enjoyed a little more umph in the romance scenes but that's just the way I like it. All in all a good read that kept me occupied. If you are a fance of the time period/regency romance novels I suggest you pick this book up
The story centers around the hero Duke William Randall of Clairmont and Lady Lucinda Grey. Both of which are very strong characters. Lucinda Grey has avoided just about every suitor in London. At age 26 she has proven that a woman does not need to be married to be happy (which is truly not the norm in the 1800s). Afterall it's every woman's dream to marry, right....NOT. However Lucinda does appease her friend and meets suitor after suitor only to turn them down.
Duke William Randall, also known as Iron Will, has a bit of a reputation. One that preceeds him. He is not a fan of the proper high society and is instead known for his temper and galavanting around with numerous women in London. Never settling down and instead jumping from bed to bed. What no one knows is that he is part of a secret society of spies known as the Young Corithians in which they protect the best intrests of England. Therefore his reputation and his actions are what is needed in order to cover up his affilitation with this society.
Luncida's and William's paths cross when the society stumbles upon a plot for the kidnapping of Lucinda. Since William is the best spy they have his job is to go undercover protecting Lucinda by posing as suitor. William believes this mission to be like any other mission until he sets his eyes Lucinda. He is truly captivated by her beauty and as he starts to get to know her realizes she is more than a pretty face. She is independent, strong, funny, and above all intelligent. After all she has managed to avoid every suitor that has entered her life.
Lucinda is of coarse unaware of the attempt on her life. When she meets William at a party she has know idea that his true intentions are to protect her. However she can't help but notice how handsome and sexy he is but she is aware of his reputation. She can't help be attracted to him, but when he offers to court her she is not truly sure it is something she wants. Yet he has something she wants more than anything else and to her allowing "Iron Will" to court her is the only way to obtain what she wants. After all she has avoided marriage since she was 16 it shouldn't be that difficult to avoid falling for his charms.
This book had drama, romance, and intrigue. Through out the novel we see William's feelings grow for Lucinda and her's for him. However a man that has been so used to not feeling anything for anyone doesn't know if he can truly love Lucinda the way she deserves. After all he believes he is truly unlovable. However as Lucinda's feelings grow she shares with him her heart trying to break through to Will. Yet time and time again she is heart broken. Can Will get over his past and make a choice to live a life with love or will is iron will get in the way of true hapiness. You have to read the book to find out.
The book had action, romance, and intrigue. I found the character's sarcastic bantar between one another to be funny and normal. I would have enjoyed a little more umph in the romance scenes but that's just the way I like it. All in all a good read that kept me occupied. If you are a fance of the time period/regency romance novels I suggest you pick this book up
