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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780380770137
ISBN number: 038077013X
Label: Avon
Manufacturer: Avon
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 384
Printing Date: June 01, 1993
Publishing house: Avon
Release Date: June 01, 1993
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She thought her heart was safe, but . . .
Reckless, wild, and beautiful, Lily Lawson delights in shocking proper London society -- and now she is determined to rescue her sister from an unwanted impending marriage to the notorious Alex, Lord Raiford, by fair means or foul. But while she succeeds outrageously, Alex is a master gamesman who is not to be undone.
Alex has lost one bride, yet he is enchanted by this remarkable lady who is willing to break any rule to flaunt her independence. When Lily offers him only scorn, he counters with kindness, and he parries her blistering barbs with gentle words and a soft, tender touch. The spirited miss will pay dearly for her interference -- with her body, her soul, and her stubborn, unyielding heart. But will Alex's own heart be the prize to be won in this sensuous game of love?
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Reckless, wild, and beautiful Lily Lawson is determined to rescue her sister from an unwanted marriage to the notorious Alex, Lord Raiford. But the spirited miss will pay dearly for her interference -- with her body, her soul, and her stubborn, unyielding heart. She thought her heart was safe, but... Reckless, wild, and beautiful, Lily Lawson delights in shocking proper London society -- and now she is determined to rescue her sister from an unwanted impending marriage to the notorious Alex, Lord Raiford, by fair means or foul. But while she succeeds outrageously, Alex is a master gamesman who is not to be undone. Alex has lost one bride, yet he is enchanted by this remarkable lady who is willing to break any rule to flaunt her independence. When Lily offers him only scorn, he counters with kindness, and he parries her blistering barbs with gentle words and a soft, tender touch. The spirited miss will pay dearly for her interference -- with her body, her soul, and her stubborn, unyielding heart. But will Alex's own heart be the prize to be won in this sensuous game of love?
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I really enjoy Lisa Kleypas books. She gets the chemistry right and her characters are all strong. I like "It Happened One Autumn" and "Mine Till Midnight" also. I also like Liz Carlyle - her writing is similar.
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This is the second book by Lisa Kleypas that I have read and love this one too! I love finding new authors that really capture my heart. This book get a little crazy in the middle, but overall I loved it!! This one is definately a keeper!!
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I absolutely love this book. I read it when it was very first issued and have re-read it many times over the years.
I have never encountered and heroine like Lily or a hero quite like Alex. The humanity of the great romantic pairing is unmatched by any other romance novel I have read. I like the sillines, the darkness, the desperation and the angst. It all works and works well.
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Many Kleypas readers love the sequel to this book better (Dreaming of You), but for me, Then Came You is my favorite. The relationship between the hero and heroine is wonderfully drawn, with both touching and funny moments. I get a little tired of the typical Kleypas alpha hero in many of her later books (big hulking brutes all) but Alex is a refreshing example of a confident, capable, smart man who doesn't sneer at the idea of falling in love, or consider it a weak emotion. He's both masculine AND warm and soothing, and is a wonderful foil for the feisty heroine. The motivations behind both characters' actions and the way they come to love each other is a hilarious, fun ride.
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Having been in Italy for a time Lily returned to London and has been making waves, sometimes literally, ever since. Lily is not what the London ton society is used to, she is brash, daring and outspoken. She hunts; she gambles and has even been known to wear trousers! *gasp* She has cut her hair short and goes against all the normal rules for women in society.
Determined to save her sister from a loveless marriage to Lord Alex Raiford; Lily hatches a scheme that puts her in his home and places her and Alex at odds every chance she can get. Alex is determined to marry the quiet, biddable sister, but it's hard to ignore Lily's effortless charms. Forcing her sister into the arms of her true love, Lily is responsible for Alex being single yet again. Alex sets out to teach her lesson at the gambling house where she frequents, but they both get a little more than they bargained for.
My sister has been begging me to read this story for years. I kept putting it off and putting it off. Finally the other night she gave me this book and the subsequent in the series and made me promise I would read it next. Well I started this book yesterday and could hardly put it down.
I loved Lily and her outgoing personality. I love how she never backed down from Alex. I loved the huge impression she made every where she went. But mostly I loved the vulnerable and private side of her that she kept hidden, I found her an admirable and emotionally deep and bright heroine. Lily has a secret past and everyday she is haunted a little by the past. Alex was the perfect match for her.
This was not a one dimensional romance. With Lily's past and her interesting present, it makes for more than an engaging read. There are some very tender and heart breaking moments mixed into all the laughter and mischief. Lily has a best friend, Derek, who owns a casino. His story, Dreaming of You, is the subsequent and if his story is half as intriguing as this one, and half as entertaining as his character was in this one, it will be another excellent read. This was a wonderful and refreshing historical, one I am not sure I will give back to my sister! ;)
Cherise Everhard, February 2008
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