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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN num: 9780843956078
ISBN number: 0843956070
Label: Leisure Books
Manufacturer: Leisure Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 370
Printing Date: November 28, 2006
Publishing house: Leisure Books
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Meagan Tavistock could easily see how Alexander had earned the nickname Mad, Bad Duke. His deep blue eyes promised sinful pleasure, his touch burned through the silk of her dress, and his rich voice intimated that as soon as they were skin to skin, he’d fulfill desires she didn’t even know she had. When a love spell missed its intended target, Meagan could no longer resist the temptation...until the magic wore off, leaving the pair in a most compromising position. Their only option was a marriage that thrust Meagan into a new world of high danger, dark secrets, and a passion so intense she couldn’t help wondering: Was it the lingering power of the spell or true love at last?
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Alexander, Grand Duke of Nvengaria is a sumptuous hero. He is a powerful alpha male who is under the spell of a shy English miss. Megan has seen Alex from afar but has never been introduced. These two are absolutely steamy together.
A love charm brings these two together. Its spell is overwhelming and quite frankly the very first time Alex and Megan meet is one of the most passionate scenes in the novel. I was hooked instantly. The intensity these two have for each other leaps off the pages.
Alex and Megan surrender to the love charm and begin a life together that is more than just romantic interludes. As ambassador to England, Alex must keep Nvengaria's interests in the forefront. He also is worried about time lapses in his memory and hopes that these events surrounding his memory loss cannot be used against him.
Megan must adjust to being an Ambassador's wife and find ways to coax Alex into a relationship built on friendship and trust. She worries that when the charm wears off they will find themselves not even liking each other.
This book is a keeper. It is the very first I have ever read by this author. Ms. Ashley has done an excellent job of character development. More importantly, she never forgot that the sweet chemistry between Alex and Megan is the crux of her novel.
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I was very curious to read this book. I had read two other Jennifer Ashley books. One was mediocre, the other absolutely fantastic. This one contained characters from the fantastic one (Megan, from "Penelope and Prince Charming."), so I was really rooting for it to follow in the footsteps of that one. Mostly, I was not disappointed.
The love story between the Grand Duke and the lovely English woman was beautiful, with spells, intrigue and hot, believable passion. The inner struggle that the hero has with himself is terrific and believable.
So, you are probably thinking, "Why not 5 stars?" Well, for a time, I feel that the supernatural part of the book takes over the romance part of the book. In a romance, that should always be the center. I was especially disappointed in this part of the book towards the end. I don't want to give away any plot, but the author lost me, taking away the believable and replacing with the unbelievable.
This is why I say "extremely original." That extreme is not exactly a compliment, but it's not an insult either. Rather, just maybe not my cup of tea.
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Alexander Octavien Laurent Maximilien, Grand Duke of Nvengaria, wakes up once more unclothed and bloody. Not sure what is happening to him or why he is suddenly losing track of time, Alexander knows that if anyone other than his trusted few servants finds out, he will be shipped to a nuthouse. Determined to find out who or what is behind these lapses, Alexander returns to his room, hoping against hope that no one in his household sees him. Too late. When Myn, a logosh, sees him, she tells him something that he doesn't understand but will later. It's bad enough that Alexander is in England instead of his beloved homeland, but now he has to deal with riddles as well.
Meagan Tavistock is coerced by her friend, Dierdre, into going to a witch's home in order for her friend to buy a love spell, which she wants to use on a statesman visiting England. When the talisman is completed, Dierdre refuses to take it home and implores Meagan to keep it for her until later that evening. While getting ready, Meagan unwraps the love spell and is instantly transported into a vision where she and a handsome, enigmatic man are together. When the vision ends, Meagan is visibly shaken but continues getting ready for the ball. Only when she is at the ball does she recognize the man of her vision as Alexander, the Grand Duke of Nvengaria. When Alexander's eyes meet Meagan's and he becomes as aware of her as she is of him, there is no stopping their attraction.
Alexander and Meagan come together in carnal sensuality hot enough to make a nun blush. What happens afterwards? Is it only the love spell or, by chance, have two people fallen instantly in love?
The Mad, Bad Duke is exquisite. Like most of the women he came into contact with, I immediately fell in love with Alexander. I love heroes with attitude, and while Alexander is not a flauntingly over the top alpha, he knew what he wanted and when. That is what made me care so much about him. He wanted Meagan, and while they both were sure it was the talisman causing their attraction, he continued to want Meagan even afterwards. He was loyal and just downright sexy. I thought Meagan the perfect combination of innocent and siren. Not sure why she wanted Alexander, she forged ahead and gave him her heart. It was sinfully sensual and extremely powerful.
Jennifer Ashley, in my humble opinion, has a must read in The Mad, Bad Duke. If you are a fan of historical romances, then this is the book for you. If you are a fan of historical romances with a bit of magic and paranormal thrown in to make the story completely perfect, then The Mad, Bad Duke is definitely the book to read. I can't help but joyfully recommend it!
Talia
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Jennifer Ashley superbly blended dreams of cinderella with sexy romance in her very first fantasy about the Land of Nvengaria in Penelope & Prince Charming. In this sequel, Alexander, Grand Duke of Nvengaria, also known as The Mad Bad Duke is living in England, assigned to represent Nvengaria for his cousin, Prince Damien. All the ladies of London are chasing the dark, handsome, bad duke and want him in their beds. When Megan Tavistock meets her married friend Deirdre at Black Annie's home in order for Deirdre to receive a "lust charm" so that she can lure Alex into her bed, something goes wrong with the charm. When Megan holds the charm for Deirdre in her reticule so that Deirdre's husband does not discover it, it is only Megan that Alex lusts for upon very first sight when he enters the ballroom. He takes her innocence at the ball and later insists upon marriage. Thinking that they only lust for each other due to the lust charm, Alex and Megan stuggle with their intense feelings of passion and desire. Nvengarians are naturally lustful people, but when Alex discovers he just happens to be half logosh, one of the magical beings of Nvengaria, his animal instincts become more intense during intense passion with Megan and he becomes concerned that he will harm her the more they are together. He fights his feelings of lust and love and his half logosh self. As their love grows the danger builds for the troubled Alex and Nvengaria. It is then up to Megan to help Alex realize that true love, not lust and a lust charm, will help him come to terms with his past, face his future, and help save Nvengaria. The Mad Bad Duke is a beautiful, magical, sensual story with the perfect blend of fantasy and romance that is difficult to put down.
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I started this book not realizing it dealt with a lot of fantasy and magic. It didn't take me long to become absolutely hooked. Although it does make references to a previous story, it easily stands on its own, and is in fact, better than the previous book. It's as if the author just hits her stride in this book. It's sexy, it's charming, the love spell plot is enchanting and it has everything a good read needs and more! I have not previously been a fan of demons and magic in my romances, but this one is written so well and so charmingly that it makes you clamour for more. The Nvengaria Series is spell-binding!
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