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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780380773527
ISBN number: 038077352X
Label: Avon
Manufacturer: Avon
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 384
Printing Date: May 01, 1994
Publishing house: Avon
Release Date: May 01, 1994
Sale Popularity Level: 31747
Studio: Avon
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In the shelter of her country cottage, Sara Feilding puts pen to paper to create dreams. But curiosity has enticed the prim, well-bred gentlewoman out of her safe haven—and into Derek Craven's dangerous world.
A handsome, tough and tenacious Cockney, he rose from, poverty to become lord of London's most exclusive gambling house—a struggle that has left Derek Craven fabulously wealthy, but hardened and suspicious. And now duty demands he allow Sara Fielding into his world—with her impeccable manners and her infuriating innocence. But here, in a perilous shadow-realm of ever-shifting fortunes, even a proper 'mouse' can be transformed into a breathtaking enchantress—and a world-weary gambler can be shaken to his cynical core by the power of passion. . .and the promise of love.
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Sara Fielding is a prim and proper gentlewoman. But when Derek Craven opens the door to his dark world of gambling and danger, he finds that even an innocent 'mouse' can be transformed into a breathtaking enchantress -- and a cynical gambler can be shaken to his core by the power of passion and love. She stood at peril's threshold --then love beckoned her in. A prim, well-bred gentlewoman, Sara Fielding is a writer who puts pen to paper to create dreams. But now curiosity is luring her from the shelter of her country cottage into the dangerous world of Derek Craven -- handsome, tough, and tenacious -- and the most exciting man Sara has ever met. Derek rose from poverty to become the wealthy lord of London's most exclusive gambling house. And now duty demands that he allow Sara Fielding to enter his perilous realm of ever-shifting fortunes -- with her impeccable manners and her infuriating innocence. But there is a hidden strength and sensuality to the lady that captivates him beyond his better judgment. And in this world, where danger lurks behind every shadow, even a proper mouse can be transformed into a breathtaking enchantress -- and a cynical gambler can be shaken to his core by the power of passion and the promise of love.
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Okay, I finally caved in and bought this book (despite its high cost) since my flight was delayed and I was stuck in an airport over night. I had heard so much about it and the hero - who according to some readers was a dreamy character. Nothing could be further from the truth IMHO.
I know this was an earlier work of Lisa Kleypas' but I still expected more after reading such (mostly glowing reviews). The characters were well developed, as is Ms. Kleypas' style but I just did not sense a true connection in the beginning between the two leads. What I mean is, after their initial meeting they hardly spent any time together. Infact, I thought she was more likely to fall in love with the factotum, Worthy, seeing as she spent more time with him.
Contrary to being praised by devoted readers, the hero was immoral or should I say amoral. For example, he had no qualms about sleeping with other men's wives. I found myself cheering for "crazy woman", his ex-mistress, whom he casts aside. She keeps popping up to make his and the heroine's life a living hell. In my opinion, I agree with the ex-mistress' husband - he got what he deserved and more. I disliked the so-called hero so much I was cheering for the villainess who was pretty bad. I would have passed this one over if I wasn't so bored and desperate to read almost anything at the time.
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I loved the heroine and hero in this book they were so perfect for one another and I totally fell in love with Derek Craven! :)
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Sara Fielding is a young author who likes to write about the seedier side of life; the gambling, prostitutes and thieves. Out one night researching her subsequent book in a bad part of town she rescues notorious gambling house owner, Derek Craven, when he is being attacked by two men.
Derek Craven was born and then left abandoned in a drainage ditch. Raised by a handful of prostitutes, he is no stranger to the side of life that Sara is researching or writing about. He reluctantly allows her acess to his club, which is usually restricted to mostly men, for research purposes and becomes smitten with her. However, she is probably the most genuine lady he has ever met, and as such feels he is unworthy of her.
Although Sara is as sweet as she is innocent, she is also not a doormat. She is a strong and compassionate heroine who is also amazingly resourceful. She wasn't whiny or simpering, she was intelligent and fun. Derek has struggled to rise above his upbringing, he has never fully accepted that he is better than the gutter from which he came. He has multiple layers to his complicated personality, making him an intriguing and commanding lead. Together they compliment each other perfectly, two very different people who make a fabulous couple.
This is one of my sister's all time favorite historicals and she finally strong armed me into reading it. After enjoying it so much, I am sorry I waited so long to read this book, it easily became one of my favorites. There are challenges and obstacles right up into the end that make this book a page turner. What I liked most about this book is usually as soon as the happily ever after happens, the book is over. That is not the case with this story, instead we get a rare glimpse into the 'after' of the happily ever after. This was a wonderful book and I am sure I will revisit the characters again. Enjoy!
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Cherise Everhard, February 2008
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best romance I have read to date. she does the tortured hero better than any other book has done. you will not be able to put it down. would give it more stars if i could.. definitely will keep forever.
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This was just the most satisfying story. I loved the people in it, Derek & Sara, they were compelling and this story was so much more than just a story, she really captured the magic of storytelling with this book. Very special!
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