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 | | Before the Scandal: The Notorious Gentlemen (Avon Historical Romance) by Suzanne Enoch ISBN-10: 9780061456749 ISBN-10: 0-06-145674-8 ISBN-13: 9780061456749 ISBN-13: 978-0-06-145674-9 Mass Market Paperback 2008-08-01 Avon Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description It Was a Scandal Waiting to Happen . . . Colonel Phineas Bromley is a legend—on the battlefield and in the bedroom. Though he's won many wars, and even more hearts, nothing could prepare him for his new life. When Phin discovers that someone has been pushing his family toward ruin, he assumes the role of a legendary highwayman. Riding out in the middle of the night, hidden behind a mask, Phin heads straight into trouble . . . and into the arms of the ravishing girl next door. Coming face-to-face with a masked man did not frighten Alyse Donnelly as it should have. Instead, she finds him rather dashing. But her foolish heart has led her into trouble before, and helping a fugitive may mean jeopardizing her own plans, no matter how enticing his kisses. Now, as the danger grows, Alyse must make a choice between freedom . . . and the chance for true love. | ||
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Pretty boring from start to finish... Phinneas Bromley & Alyse Donnelly's story just fizzled for me. The total lack of chemistry/spark between the two leads made this book such a boring read. Maybe it's because they grew up together and their relationship had always been one that was platonic? I don't know. But it didn't grab at me like her previous book "After the Kiss" did. Even the scandal was pretty boring. I did, however, love reading about the supporting characters like William, Beth, and Bram. I hope they all turn up in Enoch's final book in this series, especially Beth and Bram. | ||
Excellent - I found myself swept away to another time ! This was great book - I found myself telling my family - wait..wait...I just have find out what happens and then I'll help! (opps I quess I won't be mother of year) This is the second book of the The Notorious Gentlemen series (1st book After the Kiss: The Notorious Gentlemen). In this book Phin the second son comes home from the war after being gone for 10 years because he thinks his brother is ill. When he arrives home he realizes that his 17 year old sister tricked him but she does need him home because something is wrong. When he arrives home he see his old childhood friend Alyse who has has her own problems throughout the years. Together they solve a mystery , have a sweet romance and French Highwayman enters their lives!! ENJOY! I am looking forward to Bram's Story! | ||
Couldn't see through it right away, so yay! I enjoyed this historical romance for the sheer fact that while it was obvious who the villians were, the reason behind the plotting was a slow reveal. The writing was well done, the romance believable for the genre. The heroine isn't too perfect nor is she a simpering victim waiting to be rescued. I liked her pluck and her conversations with the hero. The villians were nasty enough to deserve more than the got in the end.... | ||
What's with all the highwaymen lately? Maybe I would have enjoyed this more if I hadn't just read Julia Quinn's new book and Ms. Enoch's other book "After the Kiss". It's Highway/masked men everywhere!! This was an okay read - not as good as "After the Kiss." I wish I had more background on Alyse and Phin's childhood to really see how close they were before and their chemistry. It would have made their instant relationship when Phin came home more feasible. I really liked Phin - he had to work through some tough internal and external conflicts to get to his happy ending. SPOILERS********* The whole bath thing being the motivation for Richard Donnelly and Co. to committ murder felt too artificial. These were affluent noblemen after all... Didn't really see their need to do what they did - especially in the way they went about it. Also, they way they all got off scot free after nearly burning everyone alive was annoying. The romance was so, so. Phin was amazing, but as others said, Alyse wasn't all that wonderful. She needed some more spunk. Overall, I give this 3.5 stars - because of Phin. I am eagerly awaiting Bram's story... Hope Ms. Enoch is writing quickly! | ||
Ummm, not too sure Have got mixed views about this book and really can't make up my mind what I think. I enjoyed the story and read the book in one go but thought the romance was a little lacking in chemistry. The ultimate test...is it a keeper? No, not for me. | ||