No Decent Gentleman [Mass Market Paperback]

Patricia Grasso (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 9, 1999

He was a man no lady would dare to love, but no passionate woman could ever refuse...

She was the perfect lady...

How could this man, a virtual stranger, have such a profound effect on her? Sabrina Savage had never met Adam St. Aubyn.  But when her eyes met his, she felt she'd known him all her life.  Adam, Marquess of Stonehurst, was her savior.  He helped Sabrina toll the bell for her beloved  father, then promised to help her uncover the truth about his untimely death.  But at the reading of the will, Sabrina learned that she'd been pledged to Adam since childhood.  And he'd come to collect his bride.

He dared her to be a woman...

Refusing to be any man's prize, Sabrina challenged Adam to release her from their vows if she found a more suitable fiancée among London's ton.  But try as she might, Sabrina couldn't resist the subtle seduction of the mysterious nobleman who shielded his secrets as closely as his heart, whose gaze pierced her soul.  And nothing could have prepared Adam for Sabrina, whose innocent passions blazed with the same fine, rare fire as her titian hair.  .  .  .  

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Grasso's newest (after Violets in the Snow) is a mixed bag; while the story line is fun and the hero a delightful combination of strength, humor and arrogance, the heroine is overly feisty with a sensibility too modern for the Regency setting. Sabrina Savage is the eldest adopted daughter of an earl believed to have committed suicide. But Sabrina knows differently, and she will not rest until the suicide is ruled murder so that her father can be buried on hallowed ground. Adam St. Aubyn, the Marquess of Stonehurst, miraculously appears just in time to assist Sabrina in her quest to clear her father's honor?on the condition that she will fulfill the betrothal agreement signed by her parents some 15 years ago. Adam is wealthy and handsome and treats Sabrina well?but for reasons unexplained, she refuses him at every turn. Grasso's humorous style works well, as does the sexual tension she creates, but the story's potential is marred by Sabrina's unreasonable personality, which comes off as petulant.
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Review

"The story line is fun and the hero a delightful combination of strength, humor and arrogance....Grasso's humorous style works well, as does the sexual tension she creates."
--Publishers Weekly

"Patricia Grasso is a rising star on her way to the top."
--Affaire de Coeur

"Ms. Grasso makes the heart smile! She has a wonderful way of portraying her characters with humor and grace."
--The Literary Times

"Patricia Grasso is a 'not-to-be-missed' author!"
--Romantic Times

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Dell (February 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440224349
• ISBN-13: 978-0440224341
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,812,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So Many Lies and Learning To Trust, April 13, 2001

By 

Hannah M. Hurey (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Decent Gentleman (Mass Market Paperback)

Sabrina is a woman who has just lost her adoptive father to a suicide. She is deeply distraut and will do anything to clear her father's name of the stigma of suicide. Adam comes onto the scene during the burial and from there it is just one lie after another. Adam and Sabrina were betrothed when Sabrina was little more than in infant and now that her father is dead he is here to take control of her and her assets. Well, Sabrina is not going to stand for that. She lets Adam know exactly what she thinks about that!!! (A girl after my own heart) Sabrina has a tendency to bake when she is upset, which is quite a lot, and I loved this little quirky side to her. Sabrina eventually manages to persuade Adam to help her clear her father's name. What ensues is a funny, fast paced, and romantic story.

I liked this book and found it very easy to read. I did think that Sabrina was a little dense at times and the "plot" to capture the villian could have taken a few more twists and turns. But all in all, it was a delightful story to read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!, February 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: No Decent Gentleman (Mass Market Paperback)

Sabrina Savage is positive her father did not commit suicide. It had been murder. However, no one would believe her. That was when Adam St. Aubyn, Marquess of Stonehurst arrived. He helped Sabrina toll the bell for her beloved father, and vowed to help her find the murderer. Sabrina thought Adam a gift from above until she found out that she had been pledged to Adam since she was three. Adam agreed to give Sabrina and her sister a season in London. If Sabrina had not found someone she wished to marry who Adam deemed acceptable, she would marry him.

***No one in this story is who they appear to be. There are so many secrets it could make one dizzy. I loved it for that very reason! Every time a surprise came up and I finally accepted it, another would spring. Delightful!***

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest book i ever read, June 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: No Decent Gentleman (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the 1st book i read by Patricia Grasso. I love all the characters, it feel like i'm in the story. Adam, star, is just so charming and i like the little character trade of Sabrina. They are the perfect couple. the book make me laugh from the begining. If u like humorus book this would be perfect.