Prudence Cynster has turned her back on husband hunting in favor of horse hunting. As the head of the breeding program underpinning the success of the Cynster racing stables, she’s on a quest to acquire the necessary horses to refresh the stable’s breeding stock.On his estranged father’s death, Deaglan Fitzgerald, now Earl of Glengarah, left London and the hedonistic life of a wealthy, wellborn … wellborn rake and returned to Glengarah Castle determined to rectify the harm caused by his father’s neglect. Driven by guilt that he hadn’t been there to protect his people during the Great Famine, Deaglan holds against the lure of his father’s extensive collection of horses and, leaving the stable to the care of his brother, Felix, devotes himself to returning the estate to prosperity.
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I’ve never met a Stephanie Laurens book that I didn’t love – and this one is no different. Demon (A Rogue’s Proposal) was one of my favorites in the original Cynster books and now, I get a peek at him in his sixties and I loved him all over again. Those original books presented us with the most memorable and larger-than-life characters, and it is nice to see them as they’ve grown older. Meeting their children has been so much fun. I’ve loved all of the later books too, but those heroes are pale in comparison to the originals.
Twenty-nine-year-old Prudence (Pru) Cynster now runs the breeding program for the Cynster stables. She’s the oldest of four siblings and all except the youngest are involved in running the stables. As head of the breeding program, Pru knows that they need a fresh infusion of breeding stock to remain in the top position. Pru has decided not to marry – she cares nothing for fripperies, balls, teas – she’d much rather be out among the horses – but – her mother is trying to persuade her to have ‘just one more season’. Then, to Pru’s delight, she receives a letter from Ireland asking if the Cynsters might be interested in an ‘arrangement’ with the writer’s breeding stock. The letter includes enough information about the horses to intrigue Pru and she knows she has to leave immediately for Ireland – well – immediately after managing to convince her father to allow it. She sends a letter to Ireland to let them know she’s coming and sets off.
After his father’s death, Deaglan Fitzgerald, now Earl of Glengarah, returns home to Ireland to find a neglected estate. His father never cared for the estate nor the people who resided on it – the ONLY thing he cared about was collecting prime horseflesh. He didn’t collect for making a profit or using the horses in any way – he only wanted to possess the very best horses. Deaglan is slowly putting things to right on the estate and his next task needs to be the stables because they are a drain on the estate – not adding anything at all – other than the beauty of the horses themselves.
Deaglan was on his way into his castle when his brother Felix came hurrying up to him – filled with excitement. Deaglan manages to calm him and find out what has happened. Shocked, but not unhappy, Deaglan learns that Felix has written to the Cynster stables – using Deaglan’s name – and a P.H. Cynster is on his way – to arrive that very afternoon!
When the visitor’s carriage arrives, a beautiful woman alights – hmmm – she must be P. H. Cynster’s sister or wife. Lucky man if it is his wife. So, why is it taking so long for P. H. Cynster to leave the carriage – then, the footman shuts the door leaving only the beautiful woman and her two servants standing there. Deaglan can’t believe it – P. H. Cynster is a woman!
As Pru and Deaglan evaluate the horses and work together – sinister things begin to happen. Are they accidents? It doesn’t seem like it. As they work together and as they try to puzzle out what is causing the ‘things’ to happen, they become closer and closer.
This is a pretty steamy read and it begins early on – but Pru puts some limitations on their relationship from the very beginning. Daeglan agrees to the stipulations, but he’s not sure he’s happy about them. Can he overcome Pru’s objections to marriage?
This book isn’t quite as intense and urgent as some of this author’s books, but it does have arson, murder attempts, theft, and betrayal – they are just somewhat blander than some.
I highly recommend the book – I loved it.
I have read the entire series of this family. I wait patiently for each new book. If you can, start at the beginning of the series and enjoy every minute. I have!
Stephanie Laurens is at her strongest in the Cynster series! Stephanie creates wonderful, loving relationships that stay with you even after the book is finished. A Conquest Impossible to Resist is just that – impossible to resist!
Loved this book! Love the Cynster’s old or new. Not going to do a synopsis…BUY IT!!! It’s so worth it. The world she has built is amazing and makes you want to be a part of it. Can’t wait to read the next.
Humm, the reviews for this book are surprising. I have read just about everything Stephanie has written and all of the Cynster books. This book is a twist on the plot if you read a lot of Regency romance’s.Usually there is something that brings the H & H together, murder, scandal, problems with the family ect. But this is Prudence’s story and to any who have read books that included her growing up you know she is not a normal girl of that period. If she had a problem or needed help she would never turn to a strange man of the ton. Pru would just ask the man in her family for help. She grew up with some of the worst Rake’s being her father, uncles and cousin’s. She has always been horse crazy, and spent more time with her father Demon in the stable then on the dance floor. After a number of season’s due to her mother Felicity/Flick making her go. And a number of offer’s of marriage that she turned down.
She is in charge of the Cynster breeding program, she receives a letter from the Earl of Glengarah about breeding from their horse’s. No on has ever been able to view the collection of Glengarah horse’s. So she goes to Ireland, and meet Deaglan other rake, but she is there to see the horse’s.
But when they meet for the first time in her life, she has an attraction to the handsome Earl.
Deaglan, is also surprised by his immediate response to a high lady of the ton.
These two have to follow there attraction, and find common ground, so they are already trusting each other before the drama starts.
Someone does not want a deal between the Cynster’s and the Glengarah and will stop at nothing
to stop it.
Please give this book a change, it is different but just as wonderful as all of Stephanie’s stories are.
This was one of her better books in awhile. She’s been hit or miss over the past several years. Weak story plots and books that are part of a trilogy that should be a single story.
As with all Ms. Laura’s books the characters are simply marvellous together. I love being able to read a story that’s not only knew but welcomes the fabulous characters from last books. As long as she keeps writing I’ll keep buying! The Cynsters and all there many branches bring intrigue, witty repartee and spellbinding love stories that might be historical but,which will allow the reader to fall in love over and over again!
Please Stephanie Laurens keep writing more beautiful love stories ! You are without peer in your magnificence. Your truly Devoted fan. LM. Hall
Another great book in the Cynster family books! Pru and Deaglan started wary of each other. Both holding back information in order to make the best deal. Only when they finally become truthful with each other do they actually find what is best for all.
I enjoy this series it moves well
I really enjoyed the latest installment of the Cynster Family sagas.