Loving A Lost Lord (Lost Lords) (Paperback)

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Starred Review. The enchanting first Lost Lords novel confirms bestseller Putney (The Marriage Spell) as a major force in historical romance. In early 19th-century northern England, Mariah Clarke inherits beautiful Hartley Manor. George Burke, Hartley's former owner, claims that Mariah's father won the estate by cheating at cards and attempts to regain it by courting Mariah, who recklessly claims she's already married. When she rescues an amnesiac man from the sea, she sees her chance to make the lie true, naming him Adam and convincing him she's his wife. Sensual romance heats up between the couple until Mariah reluctantly reveals the truth. When she learns of Adam's real history, Mariah must make a terrible choice. Entrancing characters and a superb plot line catapult this tale into stand-alone status. (July)
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Battered by the sea, Adam remembers nothing of his past, his ducal rank, nor the shipwreck that almost claimed his life. However, he's delighted to hear that the golden-haired vision tending his wounds in his wife. Mariah's name and face may be familiar, but her touch, her warmth, feel deliciously right. When Mariah Clarke prayed for a way to deter a bullying suitor, she didn't imagine she'd find the answer washed ashore on a desolate beach. Convincing Adam that he is her husband is surprisingly easy. Resisting the temptation to act his wife, in every way, will prove anything but. And now a passion begun in fantasy has become dangerously real - and completely irresistible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420103288
• ISBN-13: 978-1420103281
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #65,334 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not good either., September 20, 2009

By	Mary Be. - See all my reviews

A game of cards goes awry, leaving George Burke in a state of frustration and believing he was cheated by the new owner's father. It is 1812 and, Mariah Clarke, the new owner of the stately manor in England, finds herself in a very awkward situation. It seems that, George Burke, wants his house returned and plans to force, Mariah, to marry him. A lie is told, however, claiming Mariah is already married. The seas were always a treacherous place, and no one knows that better than Adam. Adam is having difficulties remembering his past...or the shipwreck that almost took his life. He is, however, a man that will help Mariah out if her current predicament. Remember the lie she told about being married? Well, after rescuing the amnesic Adam from the shipwreck, she tells him they are married.

Unable to remember, Adam, believes her, and the two soon fall in love. A deceptive love, however, and she finally realizes it when she discovers Adam's true identity. It seems this mystery man is really the Duke of Ashton. How can she tell him? Their love was built on deception, and he'll surely want to leave her once the truth is told. What to do? I'll stop there so I don't spoil the story for you. The first half of the book really showcases Mary Jo Putney's talent as a writer. Yet, while the book has a great cast of characters...the story is rather predictable. The way Mariah is weaved to handle two different men - each with a his own agenda - is well-done, and moves the story along at a good pace. The book wasn't bad, but by no means was it good either. I would recommend some of Mary Jo's earlier work or JoAnna Wylde's beautifully written Price of Freedom or Price of Pleasure any of which will sink you into a richly detailed story.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Mediocre, August 12, 2009

By	Janet Samuels (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've read all of Mary Jo Putney's historical books (as well as her recent magic-oriented books) and generally love most of them. I somewhat enjoyed the first half of this book --- which is why I gave it two stars. Even then, there was a little too much background information on all of the Duke's friends (I imagine this is because they'll each be getting a book of their own). The first half also has several plot holes (such as when she asks him if he speaks English and then announces they are married -- well, wouldn't you know that your husband speaks English???). However, the second half has so many coincidences and unbelievable twists that I came close to just giving up on it. I read thru to the end but it definitely DOES NOT compare with her early historicals -- read Dancing on the Wind or Shattered Rainbows for a true taste of Putney's ability to write good historical romance novels.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Way too many coincidences and cliches....., September 10, 2009

By	CJ (London, UK) - See all my reviews

One of my top ten historical romances ever is by MJP - The Rake - and I just can't believe that this book is written by the same person!? I haven't read her most recent books because they are not my thing but she has returned to historical romance and I decided I would definitely give it a go. I'm just glad I bought it 2nd hand on Amazon and didn't throw good money away on a new copy. The plot is unbelievable - OK - like someone else points out, so are other plots in other books, but if it's well written and the characters are good then you can suspend your disbelief. This book was not only full of unlikely coincidences but it was so flat, the characters so uninspiring and one dimensional, the cliches and coincidences piled high one on top of the other that I was just snorting in total disbelief by the time the last long lost family turned up with barely any outrage on the part of the heroine (whose father had deceived her all her life). I am deeply disappointed and I definitely won't be giving any of the other books in the series a look in. Straight to the charity shop with my copy.