Reckless Encounter [Hardcover]

Rosemary Rogers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2001

Only Rosemary Rogers could create a tale of passion and vengeance so captivating, so unforgettable, that you'll savor it time and again.

REVENGE
Celia St. Remy Sinclair has harbored a dark obsession since the tender age of twelve: to bring about the downfall of Lord Northington, the man responsible for her mother's death. Now an elegant and self-possessed beauty of twenty-two, she leaves America for London, determined to avenge the act of violence that shattered her life.

REDEMPTION
Celia is stunned when she comes face-to-face with her nemesis -- for this rakishly charming gentleman called Colter is not what she expected. When she discovers he is the new Lord Northington, son of the man she's vowed to destroy, she embarks upon a daring plot to take revenge on the father through the son. But even the best-laid plans can be thwarted by the powerful forces of the human heart . . .

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Not as sensual as Rogers's fans may expect, this Regency-era bodice ripper is marred by a muddled plot and numerous historical inaccuracies. Raised in an American orphanage, Celia St. Remy Sinclair has come to England to take revenge on Lord Northington, the ruthless aristocrat who raped her mother and murdered their faithful family retainer nine years earlier. When she arrives, she learns that Lord Northington is now the Earl of Moreland, and that his rakish son, Colter, bears the Northington title. It's lust at first sight for Celia and her alpha male, but several obstacles stand in their way. As it turns out, Colter is a spy for the Tory government, and a tedious story line involving the hunt for the Cato Street Conspirators interrupts the romance. Colter's personal aim to root out the illegal practices going on in his family's shipping business tangles the tale further and will make Rogers's most avid fans squirm; aristocrats, after all, rarely if ever dirtied their hands in trade. The fact that Celia travels without a lady's maid is another major faux pas that is merely glossed over. Nevertheless, Rogers's novels (Sweet Savage Love; Savage Desire) are better known for their sensuality than their historical accuracy, and her diehard readers will readily consume this slapdash romance. (Dec.)Forecast: The forced seduction scenario, though popular in the '80s, has given the romance genre a bad name, and its presence here may put off new readers. Rogers has a considerable fan base, however, and her latest should sell well despite its misleading cover (which features a woman wearing a dress more indicative of the early 20th century than the 19th).

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From Booklist

After Lord Northington brutally assaults her mother and kills a beloved family servant, young Celia St. Remy Sinclair swears to herself that she'll avenge the crimes. Nine years later, Celia leaves her home in America and travels to England to set her plan for revenge into motion. While at a fashionable London soiree with her godmother, Celia is introduced to Lord Northington, but much to her surprise he's not the man she's expecting but rather his son, Colter. The idea of getting to the senior Northington through the junior tempts Celia, but she never expected to fall in love with the son of a man she's determined to destroy. Rogers' latest historical romance may sound familiar, with its rakish hero who can be both civilized and savage, beautiful headstrong heroine, and plot spiced with danger and steamy love scenes, but this is exactly what her many dedicated readers crave, and Rogers serves it up with a polished flair. John Charles
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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: San Val (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417806230
• ISBN-13: 978-1417806232
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,040,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb romance!, January 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Reckless Encounter (Mass Market Paperback)

Frankly, I don't understand what book the PW reviewer read. I found the comments misleading, at best. It's explained quite well why Celia didn't have a maid accompany her to England, and all the Rosemary Rogers heroines I've ever read are strong, unconventional women anyway. The hero is very alpha male, a strong man passionate about his country as well as the heroine. I loved the historical facts, and did not find they overpowered the story. Has the reviewer never read The Scarlet Pimpernel? It was not unknown for men of the upper class to become spies. Nor was it unknown for them to involve themselves in the business aspects of their estates and holdings. It's ridiculous to think they dipped snuff all day and allowed employees to handle all the details. At any rate, I agree that the romance was not as overpowering as in Ms Rogers other books, but it was still hot and breathtaking. Overall, I found this book two cuts above many of the other books out today, and have no qualms in giving it 5 stars.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Much Better!!!!, March 2, 2005

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LH "BookS 'R' Fun" (Inwood, WV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Reckless Encounter (Mass Market Paperback)

After reading "Wicked Loving Lies", I was not planning to read anymore of her books. But, I already had purchased this book and it was sitting of my book shelf. So, I thought I would read it to see if it was any better. I really did enjoy this book. I actually had a hard time putting it down. I just wanted to keep reading and reading. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes regency romances. As always, Happy reading!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rosemary Rogers doesn't disappoint!, November 4, 2002

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Debra A. Qualmann "pepeperfume" (Beaver Dam, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Reckless Encounter (Mass Market Paperback)

Cecila and Colter were well-matched as all Rosemary Rogers Characters are. I have read every novel she has written, except for "The Wanton", and I have always found that the heroine is strong and resourceful. Filled with determination and honor. The Hero is always dark, sexy and intriguing.
I have read reviews by readers who seem to compare all her heroes to, Steve Morgan, the hero in Sweet Savage Love! Perhaps this is because 'Sweet Savage Love' was such a wonderfully written novel that it belongs beside 'Gone with the Wind' as a classic. The thing I believe that made the novel so memorable was that Ginny matched Steve and Steve matched Ginny. This is what I find makes all of Rosemary Rogers' novels memorable. You may not want the hero for yourself--though this is rare--but you will never be able to say the hero and the heroine were not meant for each other.
In 'A Reckless Encounter', this is very true. The suspicion and dark intrigue behind the romance is always interesting. I never know for sure if I'm turning the pages to bury myself in the romance or the intrigue. Bravo! Rosemary! And Thank you!