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One Wicked Night (Andersen Hall Orphanage)

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I really liked the basic idea of the story line, but I wish it had been a bit more realistic. Great things could have been done with the premise, but they weren?t. Perhaps I'm in the minority, but I like historical accuracy in my historical romances. The idea of a mistress (at least the mistress of anyone less than a royal duke, anyway) being included in ton parties is ludicrous, as is the heroine's fretting about her reputation. What reputation? She's someone's acknowledged mistress! She has no reputation. So, over all, not a bad book, but not a keeper either.

This was a really fun read. What I loved was how, on their first meeting, the hero thinks the heroine has snubbed him. From then on, she's got an uphill battle to win his heart. This author is great with character, has a sense of humor and the romance is steamy. I highly recommend it.

unlike some of the other reviewers I enjoyed this book. The hero is a decent, hardworking ex-bow street runner who now has his own agency. The heroine, a "lightstocking", a woman who is being kept by a lord as a mistress. The villans are truly villanous, the supporting cast are fun. Yes, some of the story is inplausible but it IS romance people. Just relax, and enjoy yourself:) I've read better but many more that are much worse. At least B++ sex, likable cast that you'll want to win, and great ending. If you like regency with a twist, then give this book a try.

In Sari Robin's "One Wicked Night" Lillian Kane is determined to prove her "protector" can't be responsible for the murder of another woman, so she enlists Nick Redford--the ex bow street runner turned private investigator that she's been fantasizing about since meeting him in a dark garden. He wants nothing to do with the case at first, but she finds a unique way to convince him and once he's on the trail he's apparently like a dog with a bone. Unfortunately, the story also includes another dog; the Queen's kidnapped pug, Lancelot. The story digresses from the main plot line here and I'm really not sure why. Suffice it to say, Nick finds the dog (was there any doubt?) and we're back on the main path again, working to prove that Dillon couldn't have murdered anyone and that Lillian's evil (aren't they always) stepfather was really responsible. I enjoyed the other Andersen Hall stories, this one not so much. I liked Nick, but didn't find Lillian that easy to relate to and I thought the villains were mediocre.

even ignoring the class differences and Lillian's unaccountable acceptance by the ton...But then... along came the queen's dog. From that moment on, this book became a farce. It was so often downright silly. I swear, that dog-napping plot was one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read! Several times, I almost threw the book across the room in disgust -- and I never mishandle books.

Without that disgusting subplot, the book would have been enjoyable despite its aforementioned historical defects. But the plot and the characters actions and dialogue during that were some of the most horrid stuff I've ever read. If you read Robins, get this one from the library so that you have additional background for More Than a Scandal -- and I do like Nick -- but you either have to wade though the disgusting dog plot or skip that section. Actually, the latter may be the better idea; then the book woun't be totally spoiled for you. 1.5 to 2 stars. Could have been more without the *(*&#&^%^ dog.

It took me a few chapters to really get into and understand the plot of this novel but once I did - I really enjoyed this book. The basics of the story is that Lillian is pretending to Dillion's mistress to be protected from her evil father (not biological) and help give Dillion a good image since he is gay. The plot does a great twist when Dillion is accused/framed for murder by Lillian father and Dillion's brother. Lillian hires Nick to gather information and clear Dillion. As the reader to know the 'who done it' but how Nick undercovers the plot is a lot of fun. Of course Lillian and Nick hit it off - you will love how Lillian talks Nick into working for her....

I read the book. It was O.K. I did not like the fact that there was not a little more distinctions in the social classes. Lillian was (as far as the Ton was concerned) a fallen lady, but she was portrayed more like a young widow. Nick was working class, but except for a brief scene in the beginning, he was always treated like a peer of the realm. I also agree that some of the dialog was a bit modern. It was a good read, the setting just didn't feel right.

The only other problem I had with this book is the whole scene with the queen's dog. You know one of my favorite movies is called Guarding Tess. It stars Nicholas Cage and Shirley MacLaine. There is a scene where Ms. MacLaine is kidnapped by her driver in conjunction with his sister and her husband. Mr. Cage realizes that the driver committed the crime based on wounds on the driver's person. He then threatens the servant with physical violence if the whereabouts of Ms. MacLaine is not revealed. Ms. MacLaine is later found on the in law's farm buried in the ground dehydrated and dirty. Sound's familiar?

In 1810, Lillian Kane shocks the Ton when she refuses to marry Marques Dillon Mayborn, but instead shows HER SCANDALOUS INTENTIONS by becoming his mistress. Lillian likes Dillon, but does not love him. The mistress is a sham to fool her odious stepfather Cornelius who wants Lillian to marry one of his chosen losers so he can control her trust fund that she inherits when she turns twenty-four.

In 1811, a desperate Cornelius gains an advantage when the distraught brother of Dillon, Russell, talks with him. They arrange a plot to get Dillon away from Lillian so that her stepfather can abduct her. Russell thinks that his ally wants him to wed his stepdaughter, but Cornelius has other plans. Meanwhile, the Solicitor General Dagwood arrests Dillon charging him with the murder of Lady Langham. Knowing he is innocent, Lillian turns to Enquiry Agent Nicholas Redford to prove her contention. As he works the case for his client, Nicholas realizes that she is the target of an odious scheme even as they fall in love.

ONE WICKED NIGHT is an engaging Regency romantic suspense that grips readers once they understand the motives of key players. The story line moves rather quickly from the time Dillon goes to Newgate until the final confrontation. Though Cornelius is as odious as they come, fans will appreciate Dillon's sacrifice, an enlightened Lady, and the courage of the lead couple that all come together in a fabulous tale.

Harriet Klausner

Good story, well-developed characters but some of the jargon and dialogue - egads!

This is a wonderful ESCAPE book. Perfect for your summer trip. I'm not a big ROMANCE story reader but REALLY enjoyed how Ms Robins intertwined INTRIQUE and SUSPENSE with those HOT SEX SCENES! DEFINETELY FUN!