Faith [Mass Market Paperback]

Deneane Clark (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2010

It was divinely providential, acknowledged most mamas of the ton, how time could change a man. A mere younger son the year before, a notorious prankster and womanizer, Gareth Lloyd was now the dignified Marquess of Roth. And the sudden possession of such a large fortune made him the catch of the Season.

He was also everything Miss Faith Ackerly despised. To her, a rake and a libertine could no more become a pillar of society than a leopard could change its spots. For a maid as prim as she was pretty, Gareth’s wealth was no more an inducement to wed than his title. Yet those warm brown eyes did not show the soul of a scoundrel. They promised to protect and cherish, to fend off any foe…though they indeed tempted her with the pleasures of the bedroom. No, no act of God could make her desire Gareth. But a leap of faith could lead to true love.

     

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Editorial Reviews

Review

“Nicely written and with a bunch of lively characters, debut author Clark's tale engages the reader in a merry chase between a charming English lord and a spirited young woman in the game of matrimony.”-Romantic Times on Grace

                                                                                                                           

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About the Author

  2007 Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award–Best First Historical Romance (Grace).

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (January 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843963522
• ISBN-13: 978-0843963526
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,805,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars amusing gender war, December 31, 2009

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This review is from: Faith (Mass Market Paperback)

Faith Ackerly is happy for her sister Grace who loves her spouse (see Grace). However, she has no interest in finding a husband for herself.

Faith especially wants nothing to do with infamous rake Gareth Lloyd, who has just received his title. However, she admits to herself, he seems serious about performing the responsibilities attached to his new position and not just remain a more affluent wastrel; but ultimately she concludes a leopard cannot change its spots. To her chagrin, she is attracted to the womanizer. To make matters worse, a gossip catches her kissing Gareth at a ball. Compromised, they marry and head to his estate where he plans to persuade his bride that they belong with one another; if each moves past their fears of love.

Although some besides Herman's Hermits will say "second verse same as the first", Faith and Gareth make a fine couple who go through a similar amusing gender war like Grace and Trevor did with the fresh twist of their battles occurring after they are forced to marry. The cast is strong led by a spunky female who prefers being a spinster on the shelf rather than finding a husband; let alone forced to marry a wastrel whom she loves. Readers will enjoy Deneane Clark's lighthearted historical frolic.

Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars "These two did their best to infuriate me at times but I thoroughly enjoyed their journey. ", January 7, 2012

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This review is from: Faith (Paperback)

Miss Faith Ackerly is ready to find her Mr. Right among this season's ton. After watching her sister find love and happily-ever-after Faith is looking for her own. Most marriage matches found among the ton are more business than pleasure but that simply will not do for Miss Faith Ackerly.

For most of his life Gareth Lloyd has been known as the second son, a prankster and a stud. Now that Gareth has become the Marquess of Roth he is the most eligible man in the ton. The women are fawning all over him but the one that sparks his interest doesn't fall at his feet as he would like.

Gareth is the opposite of what Faith wants in a husband. How can she find love with a known womanizer? Even as his touch sets her on fire Faith is content to deny her feelings until Gareth and Faith are caught in a compromising position. What is the proper thing to do? Gareth and Faith must marry or her reputation will be in tatters. Can this couple find love together or will there be too many obstacles in their way?

Faith is a lovely romance filled with wonderful characters. I really enjoyed Faith. Faith and Gareth share a burning chemistry that lights up the pages. I am growing to adore the Ackerly women and the men they attract. This is my first Virtue novel. You don't have to read the series in order to follow along, but after reading one book it's impossible not to want to read the others. Deneane Clark has written a family full of bold, brazen, beautiful, strong and sexy women. I fell in love with these sisters! They are inspiring from their relationships with each other to the relationships they find with their husbands. Gareth is an ex-womanizer with a big heart but boy did he make me angry at times. These two did their best to infuriate me at times but I thoroughly enjoyed their journey. Faith is a sweet and satisfying read!

Miranda
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Faith, February 26, 2010

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This review is from: Faith (Mass Market Paperback)

Great book - you won't be disappointed. The story made me laugh and cry. Its a keeper!