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Binding: Mass Market PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 813 EAN: 9780380809165 ISBN: 0380809168 Label: Avon Manufacturer: Avon Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 384 Publication Date: March 01, 2000 Publisher: Avon Release Date: March 07, 2000 Studio: Avon Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: Setting: Regency England Sensuality Rating: 8 Lucien Balfour, the sixth earl of Kilcairn Abbey, is compelled by his father's last will and testament to launch his cousin into society. A confirmed bachelor and acknowledged rake, Lucien can barely tolerate his country cousin (let alone her obnoxious mother); determined to marry her off as soon as possible, he advertises for a finishing governess. Alexandra Beatrice Gallant is a highborn lady who has been forced to earn her keep as a governess and desperately needs employment. Nevertheless, when she realizes that the handsome man interviewing her is the notorious earl, she has grave misgivings about accepting his job offer. Indeed, it soon becomes apparent that Lucien is not only committed to polishing his cousin's social skills, he's also dead set on bedding the lovely Alexandra. Unfortunately for Lucien, Alexandra is as strong willed and levelheaded as she is beautiful, and although Lucien doesn't believe in love, he finds himself wanting to slay dragons for the gorgeous governess. For her part, Alexandra has increasing difficulty refusing the earl's kisses. Still, despite scandal and interfering dowagers, the biggest barrier to a happy conclusion is Alexandra's own self-doubt, and winning her hand will test Lucien's determination to the limit. Author Suzanne Enoch doesn't miss a beat in this charming Regency tale. The dialogue snaps with wit, the plot possesses interesting twists and turns, and the secondary characters are unforgettable, especially the horrid aunt. The heroine is intelligent and well educated, sensible as well as warmhearted, and is the perfect foil for the hero's cynicism and intellect. Reforming a Rake is sure to delight. --Lois Faye Dyer Product Description: A governess must never be alone with a man. Her reputation mustn't have even a hint of scandal. She must never reveal personal emotions. No matter how strong the provocation by her employer. A governess never questions her employer's commands. Even when he's tempting her to forsake respectability for desire? She must never, ever, fall in love with someone above her station. Especially a rake—no matter how devastating his kisses may be . . . Alexandra Gallant is a governess extraordinaire—and if it weren't for that unfortunate incident at her last position, she wouldn't now be forced into the employ of Lucien Balfour, the most notorious rake in London. Though the sinfully attractive earl hired her to teach his young cousin, his seductive whispers and toe-curling kisses suggest he has something far less respectable in mind . . . And that will never happen. For although Lucien seems determined to teach her about pleasure, she has a few lessons to teach him about love! Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Amazing Romance!Now this is what romance is supposed to be like! Lucian and Alexandra are both intelligent, independent, people who grow throughout the book to its fabulous ending. Neither demeans or tries to hurt the other, either physically or emotionally. Even when they disagree, they're not deliberately cruel to each other. This book is about two people who genuinely respect and enjoy one another. Indeed, from the beginning you see the camaraderie that quickly develops as they try to deal with Lucien's ... Read More Rating:  - pretty funny linesVery well written story, and different from other historical romance in that this one has lots of humor and the hero lets lose making fun of everyone. Lucien has a lot of funny lines; he is overly blunt about how he feels about people and society. I love the wit and it moves the story along very well. I also like how the author gave examples of what a governess teaches her charge. As others have mentioned, I was baffled by the heorine's reluctance to marry Lucien. She really has nothing ... Read More Rating: - Reforming a ReaderFirst of all, let me just say that I have only been reading historical romances for about 5 months. I would always make fun of my friend for reading them, until she finally convinced me to try "just one." "Reforming a Rake" is the first book she loaned me. It took me about 6 hours to read it and I immediately called her. I couldn't stop talking about Lucien and Alexandra and how amazing these characters were. I couldn't believe that a romance novel could have characters with such depth, witty banter, ... Read More Rating: - I loved it!!!!!!I bought this book many months ago and I loved it! Lucien is to die for and Alexandra is so stubborn, but perfect for the Earl. The dialogue was extremely funny. Lucien is the best hero you could ever find. I loved the way he did everything for Alexandra and she was still stubborn till the very end. I've read this book many times over and I know I'll read it many more times in the future. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who likes romances. Rating:  - Maybe 3 & 1/2 -- Lucien's great; best as part of seriesLucien IS wickedly witty and an impressive seducer. It's refreshing for the man to realize he wants a permanent commitment first; Lucien keeps after Alexandra until she finally acquieses. How on earth could she resist so long? Her refusals did get old and seemed to be based on flimsy reasoning. She's okay as a heroine, but not nearly as strong a character as Lucien. Frankly, she deserved being kidnapped. Aunt Fiona is a woman worth getting angry with, but Rose is generally annoying. What Lucien's ... Read More |
