A classic historical romance novel from New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas (“One of today’s leading lights in romantic fiction” —Seattle Times), Because You’re Mine is a breathtaking tale of romantic intrigues and uncontained passions that showcases this acclaimed author at her very best. Returning to Regency Era London, Kleypas weaves a sensuous tale of a lovely intriguer’s attempts to seduce a notorious seducer in order to save herself from an unwanted prearranged marriage—only to have true love complicate the affair. This is emotional, sensual, absolutely superb storytelling from a multiple RITA Award-winning historical romance superstar that any serious fan of top-quality love stories must not miss.
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"I am in awe of the exceptional talent Lisa Kleypas has as a storyteller." -- --Rendezvous
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“I don’t care about your conscience. All I want is for you to kiss me again.”
Lady Madeline Matthews would rather shame herself than sacrifice her freedom. To avoid marrying an aging, lecherous lord, she seeks out the company of Logan Scott,for a torrid affair with the notorious womanizerwould surely condemn her in the eyes of good society.
In truth, Logan is an intensely private man tormentedby past betrayals. Now a forward little minx, completelyat sea in London’s sophisticated whirl, is disruptinghis life with her vibrant charm and unspoiled beauty.But when what begins with a kiss threatens to blossominto something more rapturous and real, will Loganand Madeline have the courage to drop the masksthey hide behind in the name of love?
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Lisa Kleypas graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree. She is a RITA award winning author of both historical romance and contemporary women's fiction. Her novels are published in fourteen different languages and are bestsellers all over the world. She lives in Washington State with her husband Gregory and their two children.
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125 of 130 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I'm surprised to see some of the bad reviews here. I throughly enjoyed this book and finished it in a day. While some may see the plots and characters "formulaic", heck, they work-and I might add,similar plotlines have worked for some of bestselling romance writers as well for years. "If it ain't broke why fix it?"
Logan is a great "tortured" hero. 30, been around the block and then some with many lovers, but had only one "true"love that betrayed him. Madeline is the perfect yin to his yang. Sweet, full of love and patience, but still a strong woman. Unlike others, I found it likable that here is a regency heroine who refused to sit back and be betrothed to a truly horrid person just because it's the "right" thing for her parents interests. She was willing to accept whatever fate her actions caused, and that would have been huge in those days.
It was refreshing to see characters, hero & heroine both, who were basically abused growing up (he was physically, she was neglected/emotionally put down) that went on with their lives and became productive members of society rather than let their misfortune make then abusive themselves. The sub-plot dealing with these issues were very engrossing to read.
The playhouse storyline was refreshing as most regencies deal strictly with the "ton", so this was a unique change of pace. This book struck me as similar in chemistry and plot movement to some other well known authors like Johanna Lindsey and Amanda Quick. I think Miss Kleypas has a long and illustrious career ahead of her and will in time become as popular as some of these authors if not more.... Read more ›
Logan is a great "tortured" hero. 30, been around the block and then some with many lovers, but had only one "true"love that betrayed him. Madeline is the perfect yin to his yang. Sweet, full of love and patience, but still a strong woman. Unlike others, I found it likable that here is a regency heroine who refused to sit back and be betrothed to a truly horrid person just because it's the "right" thing for her parents interests. She was willing to accept whatever fate her actions caused, and that would have been huge in those days.
It was refreshing to see characters, hero & heroine both, who were basically abused growing up (he was physically, she was neglected/emotionally put down) that went on with their lives and became productive members of society rather than let their misfortune make then abusive themselves. The sub-plot dealing with these issues were very engrossing to read.
The playhouse storyline was refreshing as most regencies deal strictly with the "ton", so this was a unique change of pace. This book struck me as similar in chemistry and plot movement to some other well known authors like Johanna Lindsey and Amanda Quick. I think Miss Kleypas has a long and illustrious career ahead of her and will in time become as popular as some of these authors if not more.... Read more ›
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By a.charles
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I found that the story of Madeline and Logan was beautiful!Madeline is your typical teenager wearing he heart on her sleeve.Oh,but what a match she was for the jaded Logan Scott!Madeline likes to act on her impulses.Logan likes everything in his life to be routine and stuctured.When the impulsive Maddy decides that she wants him,Logan had better watch out! Passion,love and lust abound.If you want sex read a book by Stella Cameron(Stella is brilliant too!).However,if you want a believeable love story,full of passion and angst,Kleypas is for you!Before you read "BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE",read the story rhat introduces Logan,"SOMEWHERE I'LL FIND YOU".My only complaint about Lisa,is that she doesn't write more books!
26 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When lovely young Madeline Matthews decides to flee her her family and ruin herself so she wouldn't have to marry her bethrothed, she picks actor Logan Scott as the man to have an affair with. Upon meeting Mr. Scott for the first time, she stupidly tells him "I'm going to be your next lover."
Logan immediately is turned off from this young girl. He likes his women with much more experience and older, not an innocent like Maddy. He tells her to leave. Maddy runs into the Julia, the dutchess of Leeds (Logan's partner at the theater) and she hires Maggie on the spot and also gives her a place to live. (Dutchess of Leeds from Somewhere I'll Find You).
Logan is angry with the decision and decides that although he is very attracted to Maddy that he is determined to ignore her. That proved not to be very easy when he becomes ill and Maddy is the person who takes care of him. Realizing himself in love with Maddy, Logan spends one wonderful night with the innocent young girl, only to find out the next morning that it was all planned. Angry, Logan vows never to see Maddy again and turns her away, ruined.
Two months later Maddy realizes she is pregnant and Logan marries her, but vows never to love her. His resistance is put to the test with Maddy charms her way into his life.
Because You're Mine is a pretty good book, although very annoying at first. My first impression of Madeline was that she was a stupid girl and Logan was an arrogant pig. Eventually the story grew on me and I found myself enjoying Madeline and Logan's story.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Thea
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I had seen this book before and never felt compelled to buy it, for some reason I didn't think an actor would make a very good romance novel hero. But after I met Logan in "Somewhere I'll find you", I was fascinated by him and had to read his story.
The reason I didn't rate this book with 5 stars is because I got really annoyed with the way Logan treats Madeline after he finds out about her little secret.
The fact that at first she only tried to seduce him to escape an unwanted marriage does not by far justifies the way he reacted when he found out. After all, he knew all along that she was hiding something, and her secret is not nearly bad enough for him to go into such a temper tantrum and feel so "betrayed". Besides, Maddy had given him ample prove that she really cared about him. She nursed him day and night when he was sick, risking getting sick herself and barely sleeping or eating to be with him. In return he treats her abominably for no apparent good reason. At the end the author tries to explain the reason for this (is not what we originally think), but this doesn't make much sense either.
I also found a little exagerated at the beginning of the book, the way he is in a constant state of arousal since the first time he sets eyes on Madeline.
On the other hand, the book is entertaining, the love scenes are hot, and Logan, despite his temper and his intransigence is fascinating. Contradictory, isn't it? He is bossy, rude, controlling, with a devil of a temper, and at the same time, he is so sweet, tender, passionate and just lovable. He is one of those romance heroes I wish were real. The scene when he first makes love to Madeline melted my heart. That's why I was so annoyed by the way he acted afterward.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Loved it, love all of her books! She is simply an amazing writer! A must read, and a shelf keeper!
Published 28 days ago by heidi stahl
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good, quick read.
I like how Maddie took steps to chang her future, even knowing the price she would likely pay.
Moved along at a good pace.
Moved along at a good pace.
Published 1 month ago by luc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absorbing!
I enjoy Kleypas' taking us away on adventures. This is another of those absorbing reads that takes its readers away to another place, in another time and keeps us there.
Published 2 months ago by Phyllis Warr
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Favorite!
I love Lisa Kleypas and once again she did not fell me with this story. An amazing story I think everyone should read.
Published 2 months ago by Maggie Payton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ok
Good read
I wish the ending was better, it was a very fickle reason for him to withhold his love, but a good read.
I wish the ending was better, it was a very fickle reason for him to withhold his love, but a good read.
Published 4 months ago by Tiffany Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lisa Kleypas at her best
I really enjoy most Lisa Kleypas works. Some are better than others. This is one of the stories that will rank high in list of Kleypas favorites. I enjoyed the role reversal. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ailmik
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sequel to SIFY **Minor Spoilers Ahead**
I really liked this one. Another I could not put it down.
Loved Maddy and Logan, both separately and while they were together. Read more
Loved Maddy and Logan, both separately and while they were together. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Desiree
4.0 out of 5 stars
Review from My Overstuffed Bookshelf
Yes, I am on a Lisa Kleypas reading kick. Since discovering and reading Dreaming of You, I scrounged my shelves to find any other books by this author that have been sent to me... Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. Jacobs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
I really enjoy most Lisa Kleypas works. Some are better than others. This is one of the stories that will rank high in list of Kleypas favorites. I enjoyed the role reversal. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms. W
1.0 out of 5 stars
Another Kleypas book that was unreadable
I really tried, but this is yet another Kleypas novel that I wasted money on and couldn't finish. This one's about some girl who is supposed to marry some old aristocrat. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Susan
