My main problem is that I never fully believed in the romance between Devon and Kathleen. Her willingness to look after her late husband’s sisters shows a considerate and compassionate nature. I will provide a list of the household inventory as soon as possible, so that you may loot and pillage in an organized fashion.” Her voice was refined, the cut-glass syllables frosted with dislike. I admire her genuine concern for the fate of the servants and tenants when she believes Devon intends to sell the estate, and her pluck in standing up to him. Kathleen’s high-handedness and rigid adherence to rules is irritating at times, but I understood how much she was influenced by her upbringing with Lord and Lady Berwick. What kind of modern vessel shall I find myself soaking in tonight? A rusted pail?” She hesitated before admitting, “You won’t have a shower bath.” “Sufficiently adequate for me to take a shower bath?” “The plumbing is adequate,” she said defensively. I love the funny exchanges with Kathleen when he is discussing his plans to modernise the plumbing at Eversby Priory. However, the notorious Ravenel temper erupts on more than one occasion.
The scene where he holds a weeping Kathleen shows that he is compassionate while dramatic events later in the story reveal a man willing to sacrifice himself for others.
Whether or not he wanted the responsibility that came with the title, it was his. The sword had been suspended above him from the moment he’d been informed of Theo’s death.
He simply wants to be rid of his inherited responsibilities without any concern for those people his actions will affect, but gradually he comes to the realisation that… Some aspects I really enjoyed but others I found disappointing.Īt first, Devon’s actions seems to confirm him as totally heartless and selfish. Well, I have to confess that I had mixed feelings about the book. Like every other Lisa Kleypas fan, I have been waiting eagerly for this book, which heralds her return to writing historical romances after a gap of five years. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains:Ĭan she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she’s ever known? But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny-and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon’s own. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl’s three innocent sisters are still occupying the house. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities. Devon Ravenel, London’s most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom.
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