Patience (Paperback)

by C., H. Admirand (Author)

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Viscount Rexley's family fortune is on the brink of bankruptcy and his father is being blackmailed. Marrying an heiress to protect their fortune and family name is the only solution, but before he can begin his search, he has a dawn appointment to keep. Lady Patience is impetuous, impulsive and impossible. But her parents have a plan to secure a marriage, and their daughter's future intending to find a gentleman of noble birth (with deep pockets), who has NEVER met their daughter, but first she intends to stop her childhood friend from getting killed in a gentleman's duel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: The Wild Rose Press (May 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601540655
• ISBN-13: 978-1601540652
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,035,724 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Klovers! Courtesy of CK2S Kwips & Kritiques, July 17, 2007

By	Jennifer Ray "Reviewer for Wild on Books (www... (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Scandal drove Patience into seclusion three years ago, far from the wagging tongues of the Ton. Through it all, she never lost the support of her family, including her cherished young cousins. With those same cousins now set to make their debut in London this year, Patience has promised that she will stand by their side, acting as chaperone and ensuring they do not repeat her unfortunate mistakes.

But Patience isn't exactly aptly named. Indeed, the well-meaning but reckless girl tries the patience of those around her time and again with her hare-brained schemes. Never considering repercussions of her own actions beforehand, she finds herself in compromising situations again and again. Still, she is determined to look out for her innocent young cousins, despite her own ill-fated ideas.

Viscount Rexley was not ready for a wife, and cannot believe his father has signed a marriage contract on his behalf without consulting him first. Learning that his family's fate and reputation depend on the marriage, he reluctantly agrees. When he meets the well-intentioned and socially inept woman promised as his bride, he balks. His family's reputation means everything to him, and he won't risk it - even for a creature as lovely and engaging as Patience.

But fate & love have a way of intervening in the most inconvenient ways, and Rexley soon finds himself veritably smitten with his young bride-to-be who he soon learns is ignorant of the marriage contract, leaving him no choice but to woo the recalcitrant damsel. When danger rears its ugly head, he must save her from a fate worse than social disgrace...

I have had the pleasure of reviewing several of C.H. Admirand's novels, and can say without reservation that this is an author who can always be relied on for a great read! All of the stories I've read from her so far have been historicals set in two different periods, and she has handled each with considerable aplomb. I have to say that none of the blurbs I have read for Admirand's books really do them justice. None convey just how rich and lively the worlds she creates are. Patience is no exception to this.

The title character, Patience, is an admirable heroine. She is noble, warm, with a giving nature that considers everyone else before herself. She also has the most regrettable tendency towards acting before thinking, which lands her in some hot water time and again. At times this ensues in some hilarity, but most often it leaves her in danger of varying degrees.

Rexley is a man of great honor, a savior to women in distress, and the perfect romantic hero. Although circumstance forces his betrothal upon him, he approaches it with the grace of a gentleman who has set his sights on courting the lady of his choosing. Of course, his natural attraction for Patience helps in that regard immensely. Still, Rexley exhibits his noble nature repeatedly, aiding not just his own lady-love, but saving the virtue and reputations of other women as well - most notably his betrothed's own cousins. Rexley's generosity and sense of justice knowns no boundaries, even extending to those of the lesser classes when they suffer from ill-deeds.

Patience is not alone in her exploits by any means. Her cousins Charity and Prudence not only join her in her schemes, but make a few bad choices of their own. I suspect Admirand is subtly setting the stage for sequels starring these two intriguing characters - at least I fervently hope so!

Patience is a wonderful book guaranteed to satisfy readers who love historical romances. With an appropriately reluctant heroine, a determined hero, and a cast of well-rounded supporting characters bound by an intriguing suspense plot, this is a book that will enjoy a long shelf life.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It Takes More Than Patience, June 14, 2008

By	Mrs. Robinson "Free-to-be" (Oakdale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

It took more "Patience" than I possess to finish this book. I ordered it based on the synopsis and positive reviews from Amazon, but I was way disappointed. I found the novel to be poorly written with several spelling/typo errors, and the story line was tedious. Everything about the book seemed amateurish to me, including the typeface and cover. It was a cliche from start to finish. Bottom line: This may be the worst book I've ever tried to read.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Patience- A Joyfully Recommended Title , August 20, 2007

By	M. Nix "Joyfully Reviewed" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lady Patience still suffers from her disastrous début on the ton. She had her heart broken and for a woman who leads with her heart, and determines the consequences later this was disastrous. She has returned this year to help chaperone her cousins, mostly to make sure they don't fall for the same "lines" she did. She didn't count on her parents setting up a marriage for her, or meeting her betrothed on a dueling field, while trying to save a childhood friend.

Viscount Rexley has taken on a lot of responsibility in the last six months, since he found his father after a failed suicide attempt. Now he is trying to save the family fortune, and start looking for a wife. Unfortunately his father signs a marriage contract with a woman he hasn't met. But, while Lady Patience drives him insane he is instantly drawn to her. Can they overcome their differences and let their love blossom?

Patience is a wonderful romantic story where the main character leads with her heart at all costs. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, the suspense and the characters. The author does a wonderful job of letting us see not only into Patience's head but also into Rexley's at the same time. Seeing their reactions to each other, and their love grow. I thoroughly recommend Patience for those who love a Historical Romance, and I seriously hope that Patience's cousins get their own tales.

Tanya reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed