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Anne Stuart has become my go to for a quick romantic read. I like other novels in this genre but most of the books I’ve read by Stuart have been roughly 250 pages. Just enough for me to get to know the characters, have a little fun with the story, indulge in a sex scene or two and then move along without too much filler and fluff to spoil my appetite.

Bryony is the eldest daughter of three in the Russel family. After the disgrace and death of their father who is thought to have stolen money from some of his investors they are left with practically nothing. But Bryony isn’t one to just sit back. She has decided to take matters into her own hands and try to find the man truly responsible for such deeds. She goes into service for Kilmartyn one of the suspects hoping to find proof. However she finds she is in a little over her head.

Kilmartyn, married the wrong woman ten years ago and has regretted it more many years since. She has used his one secret against him to make his life miserable while she has dalliances with many men on the side.

“I miss you in my bed.”
“You surprise me, my love. There are usually so many occupying it that I wouldn’t have thought you’d notice.” The retort wasn’t a wise move on his part, but there were times he couldn’t resist.

When Bryony enters his employ he catches on right away she isn’t just the housekeeper she claims to be but is a spy. Although he thinks she is spying for different reasons. Kilmartyn starts to take great joy from his interactions with her trying to ferret out just why she is there. But once the game between them starts he isn’t sure he wants it to end.

She looked up at him, all stubborn defiance. She was a charming woman but a terrible spy. Didn’t she know her best bet was to encourage his advances instead of trying to drive him away? She was much more likely to ferret out his secrets by curling up next to him.

It is an intriguing and tangled mess that is funny and sweet at times.

As the sexual tension between Byrony and Kilmartyn grew I liked the play on words between them. I even liked the unusual way they looked out for each other even though they really didn’t trust one another.

Unfortunately the stove wasn’t hot enough, and I gave in to temptation. I realize it was unpardonable, but—”
“Oh, I rather like the idea of you giving into temptation.

The writing in this flows and I really enjoyed most of it but I’m going to say that had I simply read the book I probably would only give it 3 stars HOWEVER I purchased the accompanying audio at the same time and there was something about the narrator’s performance of the characters that increased my enjoyment of this story immensely.

Xe Sands did an incredible job of narrating the story and I do believe she sold it to me. Sands voice portrayal of Kilmartyn was perfect for me and I was complete in her thrall every time she was that character. I don’t believe I’ve ever been so turned on by a female narrator. The slow Irish brogue she chose for Kilmartyn was better than anything I would have thought up in my own head.


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Never Kiss a Rake Scandal at the House of Russell Anne Stuart 9781477807323 Books Reviews

This could have been a great read if the author would have developed the plot and central characters more.... She gave the heroine plenty of courage to hatch and commence her scheme... But made her so ditzy and dumb carrying it out.... The hero wasn't any better... The author should have had the hero figure out her identity sooner (all he did was remember eye-color and say the word "sister") and the two of them work in unraveling Brown and Cecily's plan.... With a comeuppance for them both (the way they were killed was far too simple). Not interested in the next two books as they are the exact same plot....
I was looking for new authors so took a punt on Anne Stuart based on a recommendation, but unfortunately she isn't for me. This is the sort of romance where you wonder how the hero is able to walk as he is so permanently in a state of semi or full arousal - almost from the moment our heroine first moves into his field of vision. I know LOTS of people love that, but it's not my sort of thing. A similar story (lady of gentle birth fallen on hard times masquerading as housekeeper for a reprobate who she believes will have papers that will prove her father's innocence) that I much prefer is Meredith Duran's Fool Me Twice. I prefer more emotion, more story, less of the constantly bulging breeches. If the breeches thing is for you, then buy this book. Me, I won't be back to this author. The quest for new authors continues elsewhere.
This was a new author for me and I really did enjoy the book.

Unlike others I like the heroine, yes, she was a little feisty and outspoken for the historical period, but then she was a lady, pretending to be a servant. They probably were alone too much together for the time, but hey you have to get the two alone to progress the romance.

I totally enjoyed the mystery in this story, villains, blood, murder most foul. Yep, kept me reading. Different, yet carried all the hallmarks of historical romance.

For those of you who are interesting in the sexy stuff, that is there too. Very plain spoken sexy scenes.

The reason for my three star rating is the ending. While it is satisfactory, and the story may be completed in the next book, I like a little more closure. The biggest and probably the silliest reason I did not like the ending is that suddenly, in their most dangerous moment the H and H began to to be...a little silly in their dialogue. They had had their sarcastic moments before, but, just a little to much for me in their life or death ending. Small complaint really, however for me to give a 4 star "I loved it" rating, I want to close the book thinking "that was a good read". Instead, I was thinking that would have been a great read except for ending.

Still I recommend it. I did like it and plan to try another book by this author.
Anne Stuart has become my go to for a quick romantic read. I like other novels in this genre but most of the books I’ve read by Stuart have been roughly 250 pages. Just enough for me to get to know the characters, have a little fun with the story, indulge in a sex scene or two and then move along without too much filler and fluff to spoil my appetite.

Bryony is the eldest daughter of three in the Russel family. After the disgrace and death of their father who is thought to have stolen money from some of his investors they are left with practically nothing. But Bryony isn’t one to just sit back. She has decided to take matters into her own hands and try to find the man truly responsible for such deeds. She goes into service for Kilmartyn one of the suspects hoping to find proof. However she finds she is in a little over her head.

Kilmartyn, married the wrong woman ten years ago and has regretted it more many years since. She has used his one secret against him to make his life miserable while she has dalliances with many men on the side.

“I miss you in my bed.”
“You surprise me, my love. There are usually so many occupying it that I wouldn’t have thought you’d notice.” The retort wasn’t a wise move on his part, but there were times he couldn’t resist.

When Bryony enters his employ he catches on right away she isn’t just the housekeeper she claims to be but is a spy. Although he thinks she is spying for different reasons. Kilmartyn starts to take great joy from his interactions with her trying to ferret out just why she is there. But once the game between them starts he isn’t sure he wants it to end.

She looked up at him, all stubborn defiance. She was a charming woman but a terrible spy. Didn’t she know her best bet was to encourage his advances instead of trying to drive him away? She was much more likely to ferret out his secrets by curling up next to him.

It is an intriguing and tangled mess that is funny and sweet at times.

As the sexual tension between Byrony and Kilmartyn grew I liked the play on words between them. I even liked the unusual way they looked out for each other even though they really didn’t trust one another.

Unfortunately the stove wasn’t hot enough, and I gave in to temptation. I realize it was unpardonable, but—”
“Oh, I rather like the idea of you giving into temptation.

The writing in this flows and I really enjoyed most of it but I’m going to say that had I simply read the book I probably would only give it 3 stars HOWEVER I purchased the accompanying audio at the same time and there was something about the narrator’s performance of the characters that increased my enjoyment of this story immensely.

Xe Sands did an incredible job of narrating the story and I do believe she sold it to me. Sands voice portrayal of Kilmartyn was perfect for me and I was complete in her thrall every time she was that character. I don’t believe I’ve ever been so turned on by a female narrator. The slow Irish brogue she chose for Kilmartyn was better than anything I would have thought up in my own head.