That Scandalous Heiress (Zebra Regency Romance) [Paperback]

Martha Kirkland (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821766082
• ISBN-13: 978-0821766088
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars scandle vs scandle, September 22, 2001

By 

Tiffany Lloyd (Phoenix, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: That Scandalous Heiress (Zebra Regency Romance) (Paperback)

When orphan Miss. Marianne McCord is notified that she is the new owner of Bibb Grange, she can't wait to move in and get away from her mean great aunt. Even if that means that she has to go alone and unchaporoned she doesn't care because she'll have a home to call her own! However when the only 3 servents quit and leave, and the entire villiage snubs her because there is no other person with her, male or female to act as guaridan or charorone, she almost starts to doubt herself. But she's dealt with snubs before; after all most of her life people thought of her as a byblow. But she doesn't care because now she has her own home and can take care of herself. Except when it comes to her hansome neighbor Viscount Adam Jenson.

Adam has come to his country estate to allow a horrible scandle to blow over. When he first arrives he doesn't want to talk to anybody, however that changes when he meets Miss McCord. This is one woman he just can't seem to get enough of, but yet drives him crazy too! For some reason she just keeps popping up in bad places and almost gets herself killed by his horse!!!

This book had the potential to be a great book. Unfortuntly, the author started too many little plots to help the main plot but never finished them all. For instance, in the beginning of the book the reader is shown the BIG scandle that sent Adam to his estate. The scandle is occasionally brought up thoughout the book showing that it hasn't blown over yet, but in the end is never finished and the truth never relvealed to the reader. Also as a reader I was expecting a few confrontations and only received one, which was the one between Adam and Marianne's cousin, Titus Brougham. Another thing was the way that when Marianne admitted to herself that she loved Adam (which didn't take long) she just seem to start flinging herself towards Adam. It just didn't seem right for the regency period that a girl who wasn't a fortune hunter to try to get a kiss from a man like she did.

Sorry but I give this book only 3 stars. Could've received many more but too many things weren't finished. Better luck next time.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly charming read ..., May 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: That Scandalous Heiress (Zebra Regency Romance) (Paperback)

I love romances and this book spoke directly to my heart. Charmingly written, THAT SCANDALOUS HEIRESS is a winner in every sense. The characters were well written and thoroughly likeable. Marianne was a special delight and I could see why Adam was immediately intrigued by her. The chemistry between the hero and heroine was there from the first meeting and sustained throughout the entire book.

I also thought the mystery element of the story was perfectly handled -- it was just enough to add to the story without obscuring the plot.

This is one of the best books I've read this year and I will read it again. BRAVO, Ms. Kirkland! You never fail.

Run, do not walk, to buy this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swept away into Regency England!, May 1, 2000

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Jacquie D'Alessandro (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: That Scandalous Heiress (Zebra Regency Romance) (Paperback)

Once again, Martha Kirkland (my very favorite Regency author) has treated us to a well-crafted, lovely tale that is so beautifully and authentically written, I feel like I'm sitting in a drawing room, enjoying tea with the Regent himself. Marianne is a wonderful heroine who defies the strict societal rules of the day and chooses to live alone in a manor house she's inherited. Adam, Viscount Jensen, is a worthy match for Marianne and I greatly enjoyed seeing them overcome their problems and differences to find true love. Do yourself a favor--brew a cup of your favorite tea, put your feet up, and let Martha Kirkland take you away to Regency England for a few wonderful, memorable hours.