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Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel [Mass Market Paperback]

Samantha Grace
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

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Book Description

February 7, 2012

HE'LL NEVER SETTLE FOR ONE WOMAN...

Debonair bachelor Lord Andrew Forest lives for pleasure and offers no apologies. But he receives a dose of his own medicine when his family's entrancing houseguest beds him, then disappears without so much as a by-your-leave. He'd like to teach the little vixen a thing or two about how to love and man...if he can find her..

AND SHE WON'T SETTLE FOR HEARTBREAK...

After the dashing man of her dreams is revealed as a lying scoundrel, heiress Lana Hilary is ready to seek a match with a respectable gentleman-if only they weren't so dreadfully boring. Unable to rein in her bold nature for long, Lana flirts with trouble and finds herself entangled with exactly the type of man she's vowed to avoid.


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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Where have all the good men gone? That is what Lana Hillary wants to know. Sure, Lana can find the perfect match for family members and friends, but when it comes to finding her own Prince Charming, all Lana seems to encounter is a bunch of fortune-hunting toads. Still it doesn’t keep Lana from trying to find the right man to marry, someone who will cherish and treasure her, someone kind and respectable, someone so totally not like Lord Andrew Forest. The very definition of a love-’em-and-leave-’em rake, Andrew is the last man on earth whom Lana would even consider marrying. However, when Lana finds herself thrown together with Drew at a country-house party, she finds herself giving in to temptation. The difference is that this time Lana vows she will be the one doing the “loving and leaving.” Grace’s fabulously fun debut will dazzle and delight readers with its endearingly outspoken heroine, devilishly rakish hero, and abundance of high-octane sexual chemistry. --John Charles

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"Evocative... There is a charm in Grace's prose that will delight readers." - RT Book Reviews

"Grace's fabulously fun debut will dazzle and delight readers with its endearingly outspoken heroine, devilishly
rakish hero, and abundance of high-octane sexual chemistry." - Booklist

"Samantha Grace's debut novel, Miss Hillary Schools A Scoundrel is simply delightful. Ms. Grace writes an amazingly detailed story. Miss Hillary Schools A Scoundrel is most certainly a page-turner and I soaked up every single word from the very beginning." - Netgalley Reader Review

"Readers will quickly find themselves immersed in a young rake's Regency romance with an innocent miss in Samantha Grace's debut Regency Romance. The characters are fun and witty, leading readers along a flirtation and into love." - Night Owl Reviews

"Looking for the next 'must have' historical romance? Well look no further than Samantha Grace's debut novel MISS HILLARY SCHOOLS A SCOUNDREL." - The Romance Reviews

"Definitely one to try for historical romance lovers, and I am anxiously awaiting book two in the series." - I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read

"I loved it, I adored it and I can't wait to read more from this author. My final conclusion? Miss Hillary Schools A Scoundrel is an absolute 'must read.'" - Once Upon a Chapter

"It was a great start to this series and I can't wait to see who's going to be next." - Booked Up

" If you are looking for a warm Regency filled with wit and laughter and a bit of mystery and some wonderful, hot loving, this is a great debut to try! 4 stars" - Rogues Under the Covers

" I enjoyed the scenes between Lana and Andrew as well as the well written secondary characters." - Reader Forever

"This is a new author to keep an eye on, and I predict a new star on the rise!" - CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

"Samantha Grace's debut Regency historical, Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel, is a laugh-out-loud tale of two unlikely lovers and the obstacles to true love, most of which they created themselves." - Linda Banche and Her Historical Hilarity

"This charming debut from Grace has all the ingredients that make historical romance so fascinating, with a pair of protagonists who try to deny their mutual attraction, but, alas, love will out." - Library Journal

"Wickedly sensual, MISS HILLARY SCHOOLS A SCOUNDREL, a debut novel by talented author Samantha Grace, is a humorous, passionate historical romance is sure to be a winner." - Romance Junkies

"I knew this would be good the minute I picked it up the first time. I am not often wrong when I have these hunches. I wasn't wrong with this one. This was one hell of a debut by Samantha Grace." - Books Like Breathing

"This book is a real joy and for a debut author I was impressed with the writing quality, flow of the plot, and unpredictable twists and turns along the way." - The Romance Reader

"After reading Miss Hillary, I really look forward to reading more of this very promising series." - Reader, I Created Him

"What an exciting, fun read!" - Mrs. Condit & Friends Read Books

"This is an entertaining story with a humorous underscore that should keep readers of historical romance interested until the end" - Long and Short Reviews

"This was a touching, feel-good, happy romance with a twist of danger!" - Love Romance Passion

" I give my thumbs up recommendation to give Samantha Grace a try. I think Regency readers will find her a pleasant writer." - Fall in Love with Books

"Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel this book has found a spot on my keeper shelf and I cannot wait for Ms. Grace's next adventure into this amazing world she has created." - RomFan Reviews

"This is an enjoyable debut by Ms Grace. I look forward to reading more of her stories." - Historical Romance Writers

"Samantha Grace has crafted an enticing romance with many twists and turns until the very last page. She enlightens with Regency details yet never overwhelms. Overall the novel delivers a satisfying romp with the telltale happy ending." - Historical Novels Review

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; Original edition (February 7, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402258313
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402258312
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.2 x 6.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Samantha Grace is the author of several Regency romance novels. Publisher's Weekly describes her stories as "fresh and romantic" with subtle humor and charm. She writes what she enjoys reading: romantic comedies about family, friendship, and flawed characters who learn how to love deeply.

Samantha is a part-time hospice social worker, moonlighting author, and full time wife and mom. She enjoys life in the Midwest with her husband, two witty kids, and a multitude of characters that spring from her imagination.


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Customer Reviews

For this reader, the story went on a bit too long. Marlene @ Reading Reality  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
It was a fun read! Nancy Meador  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
The interactions between the characters were great. Cocktails and Books  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great debut! February 7, 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Miss Lana Hillary has gotten herself into a bit of a situation. She has found herself attracted to the type of man she has sworn off after a broken engagement, a scoundrel. And unfortunately her first meeting with this scoundrel is quite indecent to say the least. As Lana is trying to escape the lecherous advances of a man she disgusts, she climbs out of a window and hangs there until the rakish Lord Andrew Forest happens by and is able to help. But as Andrew is a rake of the highest order, he thinks a kiss is a proper thank you. Hee hee. You can see the mutual attraction right off the bat with this couple but as Lana only will marry for love, there is no room for scoundrels but that doesn't stop Andrew from pursing her. And when Lana's brother, Jake, throws down the ultimate challenge--stay away from my sister--the pursing begins in earnest. After all, Andrew doesn't need to bed her completely, just some more steamy kisses will do. However, the attraction is too strong and passionate for that to stay true and Lana ends up being the one that throws up the walls afterwards and leads Andrew on a bit of a chase.

This is Samantha Grace's debut novel and she does an excellent job of taking many common Regency themes--dashing scoundrels who will never marry but fall hard, heroines that refuse to marry for anything less than love, meddling mamas that must see their almost-on-the-shelf-daughter married now, protective older brothers--and mixing it all together in a way that was still fresh and fun to read. I love stories that have large extended families that are close and get along well and this one delivers on that front as well through Andrews family. Andrew has a wonderful relationship with his parents and siblings as does Lana. Lana has a close bond with her brother Jake but there is tension between their parents and their mama can be a bit tiring at times.

As for Lana herself, she was very delightful. I thought she was going to be shy and proper but that turned out not to be the case. Lana is witty, clever and a bit carefree but has a wall around her heart that Andrew tries so hard to break down with his love and affection but with his past rakish ways, it is a bit hard to Lana to truly trust him completely. It was great to watch Andrew slowly transform from scoundrel to gentleman, while still maintaining his warm sense of humor and charm. I also appreciated there was no back and forth on telling each other they loved one another. When they realized it, it was said shortly after that. Really one of the only negatives for this book was Andrew's pet name for Lana. It is just a pet peeve of mine as I do not personally like nicknames being used all the time in place of the persons real name but the nickname 'peach' did suit Lana and when she confronts him about it (as she thinks it is a negative to do with her despised hair color)...sigh, so sweet.

Overall, a very solid debut for me. This book had be laughing quite a bit at the sharp wit and also had quite a few surprised laughter at the end. There is a dash of intrigue thrown in for the last part of the book that had me flipping the pages to see how it would end and I was definitely surprised. Quite a bit of surprised laughter for me there! There is also a small introduction into the next book in this series featuring Jake and the mysterious widow, Lady Amelia and I am quite anxious for that book! If you are looking for a warm Regency filled with wit and laughter and a bit of mystery and some wonderful, hot loving, this is a great debut to try! 4 stars
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed June 3, 2012
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Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had such high hopes for this book- thought it would be quirky and fun. But I found it rambling, contradictory and confusing. The main characters kept contradicting themselves in word, thought, and deed so the overall effect was very disjointed.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't finish June 5, 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I really enjoyed the first few chapters of this book. But as soon as I got deeper into the story and got a feel for the characters a bit, I just found myself more and more disinterested with everything. The book read more like a novella. I just didn't believe in some of the actions of the characters. Everything just became so cutesy and too predictable. I got more than half-way through when I decided to put the book down in frustration. Now here I am two months later and I still don't have the desire to pick the book back up.

Don't get me wrong, this book is by no means horrible. I just found that for me it was hard to believe in some of the things that were happening. When I read I want to believe in everything that is occurring, not rolling my eyes at how predictable and uncharacteristic everything is.

**ARC copy provided by NetGalley**
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