Highly anticipated second book in Christina McKnight’s bestselling Craven House Series!COURTSHIP WAS NEVER SO SCANDALOUSThe grandson of an unconventional marquis and son of a notorious woman, Elijah Watson, Marquis of Ridgefeld, has spent most of his life outside of London. His atypical upbringing has left him longing for roots and a traditional family life, and he’s determined to live his life … to live his life above reproach. When he meets Miss Samantha Pengarden, he believes he’s found the woman he wants to marry—except she has other far more sensual ideas for him.
Known throughout the ton as the illegitimate rebellious daughter of London’s disreputable Craven House Madame, Samantha has never had to face the world without her shy twin by her side—until now. Her sister’s marriage and the return of her blackguard father leaves her alone and adrift. When Elijah agrees to escort her to the town’s most infamous establishments, she thinks she’s finally found a man with a taste for scandal and a knowledge of matters of the flesh.
But she never counted on Elijah being so honorable. When Samantha is listed as the mistress of the Marquis of Ridgefeld in White’s betting book, her reputation is in ruins—and only Elijah can save her. Can two total opposites come together for a love certain to last a lifetime?
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Christina McKnight’s book are entertaining to read and leave me with a good feeling.
An interesting story from a different perspective. Entertaining characters with some twists.
This was a fun read. Love the female character. She had spunk! A lot of the women in these historical romances are prone to cry, whine and faint. I like a woman with attitude and strength.
I loved this book. It was a page turner for sure!
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Enjoyed reading this book. It shows how one can get past a bad past and move on to enjoy life with someone who you can see potential in. It shows how good can help one overcome bad attitude. Nice clean romance. Nice characters
Fun read
I liked the main characters in this story, and how they connected on a deeper level in an atmosphere where most relationships are superficial. It does seem a bit unrealistic that the women in this book had so much freedom, but it made for an interesting read.
Another great book. Lots of twists and turns. Loved it.
Lots of twists and turns with this regency romance.
The characters are fun. Believable.
a nice twist on the plot
Typical romance book. A fun, fast read.
Samantha Pengarden is at Hollybrooke Manor, the country home of Lord Cummings to celebrate the upcoming wedding of her twin sister Judith to Lord Cartwright.
Consequences
Consequences
Was all her eldest sister Marce said when Sam was doing something she ought. But the consequences of her walk to escape the wedding plans caused her to meet the devilishly handsome Elijah Watson the Eighth Marquis of Ridgefield. Who is headed to the Manor to discuss housing his Grandfather’s collection of antiquities at the British Museum. He needs to talk to Lord Cartwright and Lord Cummings but since Lord Cartwright is the one marrying Judith he has been invited to stay for the wedding. Thus throwing him and Sam together in more ways then one. Sam’s curiosity has gotten her into trouble again as she has found a book forbidden to young miss’ when she is caught by Eli. Their attraction grows and everything is going fine until Sam and Jude’s father shows up throwing everything into turmoil.
I loved Sam and Eli’s story. I love all of Ms. McKnight characters. She has a way of writing strong females who are feisty, beautiful and in Sam’s case curious who are able to find that one male who complements them and makes them whole without taking away from their character.
This book can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend that you read the first one in the series to fully understand the relationship between the twins.
Very enjoyable. Can’t wait to read another. Characters were very well developed. One felt a great deal of empathy for Elijah. His pain regarding his neglectful mother and losing his grandfather was quite evident.
There are many five star reviews of this book, but I don’t share their enthusiasm. I did not like the heroine, daughter of a Madam, raised in a brothel with her twin sister, plus children of different liaisons: a younger and older sister and an ass of a brother, none of whom are particularly likeable either. The story told is of two damaged, abandoned, lonely people who figure out eventually that their life experiences make for a good match. It just took too long to get there.
Good read, moody and predictable
This was an OK read. I just thought it was different.
Another great book by Ms McKnight. Eli and Sam were the perfect match. Only wish there had been a little more to their lives together. I look forward to reading the third book in the series.
A couple meeting on a road to a wedding, she is walking in the rain and he’s riding by in his carriage and picks her up. They have immediate attraction and find over several days they are a lot alike. She of course has to be concerned about a relationship as she is illegitimate as is her twin sister and although they have never met their father who met their mother as a courtesan, things will change. Slightly repetitious about his sadness but can be ignored with the captivating story. Makes you want to read about the rest of the family.