Lady Kate Derramore and the Marquis of Northbrooke have one thing in common: In order to receive their inheritances, they must marry. Lady Kate, prevented from marrying the man she loves by her father’s will, determines to marry for convenience. With the forthrightness for which she is noted, she sets her sights on Jack — aforesaid Marquis. Jack, meanwhile, has tumbled into love with Kate at … at their first meeting. All might have gone swimmingly, were it not for his “other life,” the mysterious job that calls him out of town at the most inopportune moments. Unwittingly, he puts Lady Kate’s life in danger, and while attempting to rescue her comes up against her “reins-grabbing” nature. Will he ever be able to master Lady Kate? Will he ever be able to oust another man from her heart? And, despite Kate’s penchant for disaster, will he be able to save her life and his own?
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I liked the previous book better. Kate was silly and stupid. The marquis wasn’t much better. Together the idiots rambled and bumbled about their way to foil not just one but two plots against England. I loved that Jack was unexpected. I love when characters nip at each other. Just wished someone in the entire story has a brain.
An okay story. I was not a fan of the heroine. Her personality just rubbed me the wrong way. He was ok. We do get a HEA, but it’s sort of strange.
I truly enjoy G.G. Vandegraff’s work. She spins a delightful romance tale, built on one of my favorite Shakespeare works–but it took me a few chapters to recognize it, so cleverly written. I love that we can love the characters without getting embarrassed over steamy pages that should be kept private between lovers. Thank you!
Love g w vandegraft books
As usual, Ms Vandagriff has written another fantastic and enjoyable historical romance. This one highlighted the beginning of Kate and Jack’s relationship. Kate was a determined and feisty personality and Jack was involved in secret endeavors. Their lives were fraught with drama, lots of action, and misunderstandings. A few plot twists added to my continued interest and anxiety as to what was to happen next. Surly Ms Vandagriff’s talent continues to keep each reader thoroughly engaged in the story and highly anticipating the outcome.
One word. Melodramatic. Two words. Historically inaccurate. Paper doll characters that would flutter away at the merest hint of a breeze. This book is a great example of why I hate regency romances.
Characters just not relatable. Disappointed, usually enjoy this author.
Not a favorite for me. The basic plot has been done before and done better. Of course the taming of Kate is a play off of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew.
I didn’t always get why the character’s behaved as they did but the biggest problem I had was with the sexual content. Call me a prude but way too much for my tastes. I prefer the reader to have the bedroom door shut in their faces if I have to know anything about their sex lives at all. I got that they had a physical attraction already… Move on.
Too sexual.
clean regency romance, no explicit scenes or bad language
I very much enjoyed this book and found it difficult to put down until I finished reading it last night.
A wonderful romance
This was a fun romance with a little bit of mystery, intrigue and humor mixed into their adventure.
Cute book.
Good plot, easy read.
This was pure delight to read.
Love this author
I enjoyed both characters. It held my interest
For fans of Kiss Me Kate or Taming of the Shrew
Just ok I have read other books by this author. The story was a bit off. She lives the Italian she doesn’t slit if anxiety but not much meat!!!