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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Love Scenes But Lacking,
This review is from: Pure Temptation (Leisure historical romance) (Mass Market Paperback)
~~~ MAJOR Spoilers Alert~~~
I have been a big fan of Connie Mason ever since I read Lion's Bride but I found this story annoying at times. Connie Mason writes amazing love scenes, but it seems she use the same formula: girl is a virgin, but hides it; guy believes the girl is not a virgin despite her protests; guy realize she's not a virgin during intercourse, but goes on any way; from then onward guy has sex with girl whenever he feels angry, jealous, or any other powerful emotion...(Personally, I like the whole she gets pregnant at the end). I'm getting a little tired of the same 'secret virgin until sex' routine, but at least in this story, the male character's mind reels over her being a virgin and feels somewhat responsible. The male character, Jackson, who is supposedly being a "rogue" is mistakenly labeled for Moira, the female character, was the true rogue. She's constantly lies and avoids telling the truth or what's on her mind even after they admit their love for one another and are married. That was the BIG thing she did that bother me because she did that throughout the whole book. Moira claims she would never steal yet she takes money to get a passage. She get upset that Jackson didn't come after her even though she rejected him, stole his money to get away from him, and told him she didn't love him. The excuses of 'protecting him from society/danger', 'didn't want to be thrown in prison', 'gossip about her being his mistress', and etc. really gets old. I found those excuses made by an insecure, highly sensitive woman instead of a supposedly fiery, beautiful, stubborn, proud Irish woman. And I really doubt pregnancy hormones causes you to go that insane. The man is willing to put his life and heart on the line constantly doesn't convince her he's the one. I hate how Jackson commends her about being so smart and cunning trying to escape. Holding in your breath, accepting someone's offer to escape, and hitting someone with a crowbar blindly in the dark are not smart or cunning. I did enjoy Jackson's fits of possession and jealousy. It showed that his emotions were boiling along with his loins. It was adorable when he would reject every one of Moira's suitors and picture himself as her ideal husband. I also liked that Connie Mason added the historical element in her book about the Hellfire Club and Caves. I was surprised she added English gentry's dark, dirty secret especially in a romance novel. It's nice that she pushed the boundaries and tried something moodier and true to history. ~~End of MAJOR Spoilers~~ Jackson had such a vile temper that I could kind of see why Moira would constantly questioned his motives, but he would always explain himself (unlike Moira who thinks the worst of him when she's in doubt). I seriously found she lacked faith in him. I would really advise not to read this book because I found the leading lady the most aggravating damsel-in-distress. I don't know how Jackson changed his ways because of her, but I'm betting it was sex for I don't see what else she offers. Maybe Jackson likes her ultra-sensitive emotions that drives her to act rash and unpredictable. If you just want to read great love scenes, I advise you to read only them and skip the in-between. There are plenty of them - all full of passion. I really did enjoy the secondary characters (except Spence who was uptight and insensitive at times) and the whole family bonding. If you still want to read this story, but I gave away too much, I can promise you I only told you the things that I disliked like character traits not any major schemes and twists.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ah Connie you did it again!,
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This review is from: Pure Temptation (Leisure historical romance) (Mass Market Paperback)
Well I have to say that Connie is one of my favorite writers. I have read just about everything she's put out at least once. This book I originally read years ago when it first came out and I decided to reread all of her books.First off I have to say great cover! And Where can I get a man like that? Oh My! "Fanning myself" Well on to the story. I would almost call this book gothic. It has a dark manor house that is haunted by a beautiful spirit Lady Amelia. She is trying to insure the that Jackson Greystoke doesn't drink, game and carouse himself to death. He is a rogue who needs taming. In steps our heroine Moria O'Toole. She is on the run from a dark secret when she is hit by the carriage that Jackson is riding in. He can't just leave her there do die so he takes her back to the manor. Now as she heals they discover the strong attraction between the two. They both try and resist but the fates or is that the spirits have willed it. But before they can be happy there is Moria's secret to deal with and Jackson's own fears of marriage and love. There are some very hot love scenes in this book but what would a Connie book be without them? I really enjoyed this book and plan to reread it again and again.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book !,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pure Temptation (Leisure historical romance) (Mass Market Paperback)
This book was awesome. I couldn't put this book down at all. The ghost was cool because he was trying straighten Jackson, because he was known as a lady's man until he met Moira. Then he started to care. Read this book it was great.
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