Lord Seth Templeton has no desire for life to change. He enjoyed every minute of his bachelor existence. Anyway, his older brother, the Marquis of Eastbrook, partakes in enough seriousness for one family. His reputation as a rake has never caused him any problems…until now.Now, he must find a wife. And quickly. According to the terms of the inheritance, he must be engaged within two months or … within two months or forfeit his grandfather’s money—money that would save his family. Finding a wife would be easy enough for a man like Seth but he’s certainly not ready to settle down. Surely there must be a way out of this situation…?
In search of a solution, Seth finds himself in the depths of a place in which he never thought he’d set foot…
A library.
He also finds himself spending time with the clever Miss Prudence Hartley. The woman is a whizz with books and the law, and is thus, extremely useful to Seth. He needs her—for her strangely vast brain only of course.
After all, what does it matter if he likes the way she pouts as she reads a book or furrows her brow in concentration? He’s a rake. And nothing will change that.
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The Inheritance Clause #2 the series was great fun to read. (One bothersome note was the fact that no surprise was ever mentioned by anyone at Prudence’s last name !?!)
A triumphant addition to the series
This is another triumph and a great addition to the series. This spicy plot continues the journey of the siblings in their quest. The characters are beautifully crafted, and all have the courage to overcome their phobias, to achieve their happiness.
Again this focused on the type of character I do not usually enjoy. Seth is a rake and I despise them. However, I admit that he was upfront about it. He made it clear he was in it for the fun not commitment. He was quite intelligent otherwise, more so than he seemed, but he kept it hidden. I have to say I don’t think Pru changed him so much as she allowed him to be himself. Pru I straight up loved from start to finish. She was amazing. I loved that she was math smart and loved to read and was lawyer intelligent. Absolutely awesome. They complimented one another well. Enjoyed the story a lot.
This was another cute historical romance with no angst and a bit of steam. Seth has to fulfill a task in his Grandfather’s will of finding himself a wife within allotted period of two months. But unlike his siblings he decides to be proactive and find a legal solution to his trouble – a loophole that will get him out of this predicament. So with this intent he enters a private library where he meets Prudence, a woman described as having a man’s brain in a woman’s body. She is smart but very private. Thus starts a partnership that transforms into friendship then love. There was not much going on in this book, but I enjoyed their friendly banter and the society rules they had to follow. It was an endearing moment when Seth realized he loved Pru. I liked their simple love story.
I enjoyed everything about this book – the “getting to know” one another, the changes in the 2 main characters, no drama or angst, humor, budding romance and love. This 2nd book in the series has the youngest brother Seth, Lord Templeton, who is a well known partier and rake among the Ton, following his grandfather’s task as outlined in his will. Seth has two months to take a wife and become engaged or lose his inheritance. Seth does not want to marry and has decided to try and find a legal way to escape his grandfather’s demand.
Seth meets and seeks the assistance of an extremely intelligent woman, Prudence Hartley. Prudence had her coming out season which she enjoyed, married for 2 years and then her husband died – that was several years ago and she never went back to society and retreats to libraries doing studies on medieval times. Then she meets Seth and all the old feelings start to rise and they build a relationship as friends with no drama – just two people finding happiness with one another and the affections build in to something neither on of them was looking for but so happy they found it.
I highly recommend this series – it is easy to read, happy, fun and entertaining. The books can be read as stand alone as Samantha Holt does a great job at setting the story up. I hope we get more of this series as we still have 2 siblings with tasks to complete.
A Rake Never Changes His Spots by Samantha Holt is book Two in The Inheritance Clause Series. This is the story of Seth Templeton and Prudence Hartley. I have read the previous book, but feel you can make this a standalone case if you wish to do so. Seth’s Grandfather’s will states that he needs to marry to inherit his money. Which leads him to Prudence…a very smart /bookish women who could help him figure a way out…or later he wants a way in with her.
Loved their story and such a great fan of Ms. Holt’s writing. Looking for more from this author!!
Every once in a while, I decide to comment on the cover. Does this man look like a rake? He doesn’t even look old enough to drink. Now that is out of my system, this series has been excellent and book two is no different. I love Prudence Hartley, but Gil thinks he can outsmart the system. It’s funny, love has a way of creeping up even on the most resistant of rakes.
This was a great read, short but highly enjoyable. Love the interaction between Seth and Pru. What started as an effort to find a way for Seth to not having to get married to get his inheritence, finally turned to something more. Well-written, with a few intimate moments steamy enought to satisfy fans of the kind, it was a highly enjoyable read.
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According to his grandfather’s will, Lord Seth Templeton must be engaged (truly engaged) by the end of the two months in order to receive his inheritance. Seth is determined to find a way out of his task, a legal way. He meets Prudence Hastings, a lady with a brilliant legal mind doing research at the library. She agrees to help him with his problem. As they work together, they become good friends, maybe more. What will happen if Pru finds a way out? Or if she doesn’t? It could get interesting.
This is a lovely story filled with fun, friendship, and romance. Pru is intelligent (very intelligent) and is happy to be away from society and immersed in her studies. She is a bit stubborn, but has a soft side. The interaction with her family and the dogs is sweet. Seth starts as a typical Regency rake, arrogant, full of himself, and confident with the ladies. Even though he is not happy with his task, he is devoted to his family and will do what is best for them. These two are awesome together. From the moment they meet there are sparks, all kinds of sparks. The story is an easy entertaining read. The epilogue is great. Another wonderful story from Samantha Holt! I recommend it.
His older brother was serious enough for the whole family. Then he finds out he needs to find a wife and quickly. His grandfather will sets out the rules to get his inheritance. He finds his way to the library where he finds her. He thinks she can help. What will happen between them? Will they find true love? See what will happen between them
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The gorgeous cover drew me in, and after reading the sample, I purchased the book, and I was enchanted with the writing as much as I was with that luscious cover. Lord Seth Templeton, our hero, is a charismatic rake and needs to get married if he is to receive an inheritance, which he desperately needs. He encounters by chance in the library the studious Prudence Hastings, who is working on her research in medieval law. Seth is noisy, he is distracting Pru, so she finally asks him if she could be of some assistance, and she is, as Seth needs to find a loophole in a legal document. Pru cannot resist the challenge, and this, gentle readers, is the beginning of a most charming historical romance!
Samantha Holt respects the tone and the mores of the Regency era, in the narrative and in the dialogues. Her writing is smooth as silk and particularly eloquent; but her characters charmed totally charmed me. I adored Seth and Pru, individually and together! How do you write happiness at reading such a lovely book? The story itself is quite simple: it’s literally boy meets girl, they fall in love, and they live happily ever after, but the execution is perfection itself! There is no angst, no unwanted seduction, no lies, no misunderstandings; it’s just realising that the person in front of you is the right one for you and letting yourself fall in love because it’s so right. The romance progresses gradually, as Seth and Pru become friends, and then more. Seth and Pru share an exceptional chemistry that leaps off the page; they made me happy, they made me smile. I wanted them to be together because they were so perfect for each other. For those interested, there is one sex scene, very tastefully done, and wonderfully set up. Samantha Holt was a new author to me, and I am over the moon with having judged this book by its cover! What a lovely, delightful, irresistible story! Now, on to book one, whose story takes place concurrently with this one.
I loved this book. It was a great second in this interesting series. We get the youngest playboy/rake brother for this one. Seth funds he doesn’t think he needs to be married. Then you have spinster Prudence who has built a wall around her heart because of bad past experiences. These two really show us why we love historical romance.
4.5 Stars
I, George Lockett, do decree that my grandchildren, herein named, will inherit my fortune in its entirety, so long as they fulfill the following terms. Each person must complete their task to my lawyer’s satisfaction or their share of the inheritance shall be forfeit.
Lord Seth Templeton has no desire for life to change. He enjoyed every minute of his bachelor existence. Anyway, his older brother, Theo the Marquis of Eastbrook, partakes in enough seriousness for one family. His reputation as a rake has never caused him any problems.
According to the terms of the inheritance, he must be engaged within two months or forfeit his grandfather’s money, money that would save his family. Finding a wife would be easy enough for a man like Seth but he’s certainly not ready to settle down. In search of a solution, Seth finds himself in the depths of a place in which he never thought he’d set foot, a library.
He also finds himself spending time with the clever Prudence Hastings. She’s researching medieval history but is a whizz with books and the law, and is thus, extremely useful to Seth.
An engrossing read with well developed characters who are so likeable, no intrigues, spies or kidnappings just a lovely story of two people working together, become friends then lovers & all the while falling deeper in love. Their developing relationship was a joy to read. I love it when a rake falls hard & Seth’s realisation that he was in love was very moving as was his proposal. I read the book in two sittings & was loathe to put it down. Two Templeton’s have completed their task, I look forward to Theo & Min’s stories
This is a fun, wonderful, entertaining story with great characters and humor. A rake looking to avoid entanglement and the requirement to marry stipulated in his grandfather’s will and a bookish bluestocking discover so much more to each other and themselves. I loved watching the relationship develop.
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Loves comes a little late, but arrives right on time for the dashing playboy and his daring spinster. Holt never ceases to charm hearts while tackling serious subjects and creating inspiring heroines. Prudence is a tough cookie. Her brain makes her unique, but her heart is all too human. When a Lord takes notice of her smarts is when this lonely duckling blossoms into the sweetest of swans. Seth and Prudence are a dazzling blend of intriguing romance and heartwarming storytelling. A perfect example of why I love historical romance.
We meet Seth or Lord Templeton as he is known back then who has to marry or lose his inheritance. He has no desire to marry so he thinks of a way out of this predicament. a renowned rake who has to find a bride or says goodbye to his inheritance. He thinks of getting Prudence help and she is no longer one of debutantes she was years ago, but nevertheless they make it work and this was short and sweet.
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It is was a cute sequel of the previous book, with this time the youngest brother, a renowned rake who has to find a bride or says goodbye to his inheritance.
But Seth, Lord Templeton is much more decided to find a way out of his grandfather’s will, as he thinks he has no need to marry.
To reach his goal, he enlists the help of a well educated and reclusive woman, Prudence Hartley.
Prudence might have enjoyed society life when she was a young debutante, but it was some years ago, since she has lost and retreated herself to avoid being hurt. So when she meets Lord Templeton, he roses long buried feelings.
There was no drama nor angst, it was a sweet story of two persons who find the one fated for them.
I am happy to be reunited with the Templeton family. The previous book “There Are Plenty More Dukes in The Sea” introduced the family and the inheritance clause. I really liked this story of challenges laid down and challenges accepted. In order to meet an inheritance clause, Lord Seth Templeton must become engaged to be married within two months. Seth is a notorious rake and you would think he would have no problem finding someone to help him. However, Seth wants more in a relationship. He wants to be able to respect the woman he is with knowing he would never be unfaithful. His older sister Minerva is a bookworm. He decides to once more to crack the books and try to find a legal way out. At the library he becomes aware of Miss Prudence Hastings. She is a brilliant minded woman who “has the brain of a man in a woman’s body” so says the librarian to Seth. Day after day Seth is at the library to the irritation of Pru. She sees that he is struggling and offers to help him. He accepts. As they spend time together, they get to know each other. Pru is not used to men seeing her as other than an intellectual. But Seth sees the woman behind the brain and it touches her heart. What is she going to do about these “illogical” feelings? A wonderful fun story of “illogical” love. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I read about Angel misadventures and enjoy every minute of the book now it is Seth turn to fulfill his grandfather wishes. Marianne or Pru who will it be? It was a good book I enjoyed the story the characters were great and the writing awesome. It is a book I would recommend. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
The second book in this series and it is now Seth Templeton’s turn to fulfill his terms of the will within the two months. Seth is a rake and when he comes to the City Libary to see if he can find a way out of the terms, he meets Miss Prudence Hastings the only woman to have access to the libraries books. When Seth tells Pru of his dilemma she decides to help him. I enjoyed reading how these two come together. Looking forward to reading the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.