The Shocking Lord Standon (Harlequin Historical) [Mass Market Paperback]

Louise Allen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: September 1, 2008

Rumors fly that Gareth Morant, Earl of Standon, is to be wed. He cannot honorably deny them, but he won't be forced into marriage.

Encountering a respectable governess in scandalizing circumstances, Gareth demands her help—to make him entirely ineligible.

He educates the buttoned-up Miss Jessica Gifford in the courtesan's arts. But Gareth hasn't bargained on such an ardent, clever pupil—or on his passionate response to her! He wanted to cause a stir—it seems they are about to brew a scandal!

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373295111
• ISBN-13: 978-0373295111
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,106,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Louise Allen is the author of over twenty five Regency romances, published by Harlequin and Mills & Boon.

The Regency is her passion, an endlessly fascinating era full of contrast and change, danger and elegance, luxury and squalor. Women had freedoms that would shock their Victorian granddaughters, yet lived within social codes that both intrigue and appal us now. Men in Society could win fortunes at the turn of a card and lose their lives in the hazard of a duel all in the space of twenty four hours. It is all so different, with the glamour of the past gilding it - and yet the characters seem to reach out and touch us now.

She lives in England in a village in Bedfordshire with her husband. He is not sure whether to be flattered or alarmed to be told he is the inspiration for all her romantic heroes! Whenever possible they escape to their cottage on the North Norfolk coast or to London, exploring the streets with an 1808 guidebook in hand.

Every time Louise starts on a new plot she resolves to plan it carefully, make copious notes first and write lots of drafts in a disciplined and orderly manner. What inevitably happens is that the story starts to write itself in her head until it gets completely out of control - meanwhile the study floor becomes a sea of open books, prints and maps and she can be found sitting in the car at traffic lights, muttering dialogue. At that point she has to start writing, knowing full well that the hero and heroine are going to take over and sabotage all her attempts at discipline. It is, after all, their story.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous!!!!!, April 7, 2009

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This review is from: The Shocking Lord Standon (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

I didn't get from this story that Gareth 'must wed' as the previous reviewer wrote, but there was no doubt that Jessica was his true soul mate. There are only a handful of heros worth remembering and Gareth is certainly one of them. Every action, every word he spoke, every thought, was perfect. Even when he was less than perfect [in his own mind], when he explained to Jessica that he was 'adequate' with a sword and dueling, he was wonderful. The author did an outstanding job with his dialogue; he said just the right thing every time. Well done, Ms Allen.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good reading, September 23, 2008

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Maria Rennard "romantic lady" (Salem, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Shocking Lord Standon (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

Gareth, Earl of Standon, must wed and so his likely choice is Jessica Gifford a starch-up governess who could use lessons in the courtesan's arts. Gareth intends to do just that. Good reading. Maria Rennard