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Silvia Violet's A CARNAL AGREEMENT is one hot regency novel., January 25, 2007
This review is from: A Carnal Agreement (Paperback)
While attending an engagement ball for one of her old classmates, whom she dislikes intensely, Cassandra encounters a man she won't soon forget. Neither will the rest of the ton after his few words of `congratulations' for the engaged couple send shockwaves throughout the entire ballroom.
Seven months later, Cassandra learns that not only has her despicable husband managed to get himself killed, but his will stipulates that she must have a child in order for her to inherit. Reddington never consummated the marriage, there isn't any possibility of her being pregnant. Her husband's death occurred in France. His solicitor and valet are the only other people who are aware of his demise. They both agree to keep quiet about Reddington's death for three months - allowing her the opportunity to fulfill the terms of the will. After all, nowhere in the will does it say that the child has to be Reddington's.
Mark Foxwood is opting to winter at his estate in Northamberly. He's spent months trying to forget Katryn, her betrayal, and how he'd made such a scene at her engagement ball. He fully intends to remain celibate during his time away from London, but realistically he knows he'd never be able to go for months without the pleasure of a woman's company. His vow of celibacy comes to an abrupt end when Cassandra visits him at his home requesting his assistance in helping her to thwart the stipulations of her diabolical husband's will. He can't possibly refuse to assist a lady in need, can he? When Cassandra is shot while returning to his home, Mark realizes that she is in danger, but from whom and why?
Silvia Violet's A CARNAL AGREEMENT is one hot regency novel. If you're picking this one up expecting dandies and fainting couches you're in for a real surprise, though you may require the fainting couch during some of the more explicit scenes. Both Cassandra and Mark are open and honest characters. I loved reading about them. I also love Cassandra's adventurous sister, Amanda, and Mark's friend, Rhys Stranton. They're fun characters that intrigued me and added a pleasurable element to the story because you're never quite sure what they would do or say next. In addition to the unforgettable characters, and exciting love story, readers also get the pleasure of joining in the suspense as Cassandra and Mark set about uncovering all the details and people involved in the horrifying activities that Cassandra's husband had been involved in before his murder. The suspense alone is well worth reading this book. It's exciting, completely unexpected, and will keep you glued to the pages late into the night.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A Carnal Agreement, July 11, 2008
This review is from: A Carnal Agreement (Paperback)
Cassandra Braxton has been given the news that an unknown enemy has murdered her husband, Viscount Reddington, in France. Even from the grave he is thwarting Cassandra; his will states that the only way she can inherit his holdings is if she bears a child. Since Cassandra is still untouched, that might be a bit tough. Cassandra comes up with a plan and it involves her new neighbor, Mark Foxwood.
Mark Foxwood, tired of London's games, travels to a home given to him by his father. Licking his wounds from a love affair gone wrong, Mark does not want company or to be bothered. His peace is disrupted by the arrival of Viscountess Reddington who proposes a scheme that peaks Mark's interest like nothing ever before. Agreeing to her plan, Mark invites her to become his guest for three months.
Three months might be too long if an unknown assailant has their way. Cassandra is in danger and has no one to turn to but the man she has just asked to seduce her.
A Carnal Agreement by Silvia Violet surprised me. Fully expecting bondage and submission, what I got was a beautifully written and intriguing historical novel. I found myself entranced by the story and sat enthralled throughout the book. Mark Foxwood, for all his bravado, is actually a teddy bear where Cassandra's concerned; I loved how he loves her. Cassandra is a most charming lady, especially when thinking of ways to get around Mark's edicts. She made me smile.
A Carnal Agreement was not like any novel I have ever read by Silvia Violet. This story shows her versatility as a writer and I simply thought it very entertaining and an all around good read.
Talia
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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
it's okay, April 28, 2007
This review is from: A Carnal Agreement (Paperback)
This book is a little lame... it's was on a lot of people's list so I thought I would check it out. It's way boring - I finished it in a short morning and grazed at that. But maybe it's a taste thing. The sex was just okay but just barely. it said it was bdsm but please.... only if your 13. but it wasn't a bad book... as in it was not the worst I've read... just not worth the cost.
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