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3.0 out of 5 stars Please let it be over soon
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2013
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Characterization in Regency romances, is for me, critical. I love forward thinking heroines, and shy, vulnerable heroines; and cheeky, hoyendish heroines - but whatever their character type, they have to be drawn within the constraints of the society, attitudes and behaviours of the time.

This heroine was so smothered in the constraints of the Regency period, I couldn't believe in her.

She was just too everything in the face of nastiness, servitude, etc - but when the hero steps in to help her out and put her life to rights, she becomes this ungracious, ungrateful shrew.

By the time she's abducted by the villain, I am almost ready to cheer! Marius (the hero) deserved better than this childish piece of baggage.
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Addicted!
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013
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If you are looking for something light that you don't have to figure out a plot, or code, or have to remember all the details in order to figure out the solution to the problem, you will enjoy this romantic story. Romantic because the heroine is rescued just by chance by the hero who just by chance knows her family and takes a sudden, unexplainable interest in checking out her story, followed by the time-consuming efforts involved in solving her dilemma. He allows compassion and tenderheartedness to drive him rather than the hardheaded, unfeeling, aloof, usual manner of most men of his position. This was a relaxing lighthearted and heartwarming (if you like happy endings!) read. I love the regency setting with the dress styles, food habits, big houses with plenty of servants, etc.
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Unknown
2.0 out of 5 stars Sixty-nine and counting
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013
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Loved the story ....love, mystery, suspense all combined. However, I cannot seem to get past the errors! Examples: held up her had to stop him (hand?); liked being within him (with?); if I name Ramsey has the controller (as?); you have reached you majority (your?); to poor his own brandy (pour?); I would get what I everything wanted (everything that I wanted?); the embroidery was on the back was as it had been in the front ( back as it had been?); he robe was capping revealing part of her left breast (her robe?); I happen to Mr. Marius (to be); the tied their wrists together (they?).
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Germaine Rosenquist
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book by again, a very good writer.
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013
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This story is about a person in the upper class, in a private school, who's father dies and she can no longer go there, because she cannot afford it. She stays as a servant and how her treatment changes from good to bad, what happens to her and how she gets through it all, She has help from a gentleman of the upperclass, who knows her relatives, and her path to her returning to her old life. It has murder, kidnapping, hiding to keep from being found. It makes a very good story, and written by Jane Charles, it is sure to be a very good story. I highly recommend this book

Germaine Rosenquist
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BookWormess
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2014
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Wow. Jane Charles hits the mark on this one! I loved the characters in this book. Its another offering with the romance in the beginning, then we throw in the drama and mystery at the end. Marius, true to form, is dense enough that he's about to give up on Sabrina when he finally figures it all out. His final attempt at wooing her is charming and shows that he, indeed knows and loves the girl. The mystery part of the book is different enough from the normal and will keep you on the page. Stayed up way too late because I couldn't put it down. Nice characters, good plot....believeable and not too sappy. Can't wait to read #3.
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JESSELYN LACEFIELD
3.0 out of 5 stars Anticipating next read
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019
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Would like to have had a bit more intrigue but was an excellent storey. A gentleman's guide series has been so entertaining and I can't wait to get started on the next one .
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sage-thyme-basil
3.0 out of 5 stars Too many errors.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2015
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I was so distracted be the typographical and grammatical errors in this book, I almost lost the story line. I'm no English teacher, but the errors in this book were almost too many to take. Some of the sentences made no sense at all. Unfortunately, this seems to be a trend in e-books.
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lilirishpiper1982
5.0 out of 5 stars She does it again!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015
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This story is a true "Cinderella" tale. The heroine, though cousin of a peer, is locked away at her finishing school where she is the maid to her classmates. That's how she met the hero. I would say more but I don't want to ruin the story for other potential readers. This book is a must read for all Regency romance fans.
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MDG
3.0 out of 5 stars Another good story spoilt by poor editing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2014
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Jane Charles relates really intriguing, excellent stories.
I can only surmise they are self published.
They obviously appeal to her mainly North American female readers.
Sadly she can't spell, doesn't have a grasp of the use of certain prepositions, tenses, misuses and obviously doesn't understand the meaning of many of the long words she uses. Her grammatical errors are sometimes deplorable.
Used, I assume, in order to impress her readers of the degree of her intellect .
She needs to 1) invest in a decent dictionary. 2) employ a literate editor.
A careful re-reading of Jane Austin and The Bronte sisters novels might remind her of proper English language usage.
I realise I'm a pedant, but these stories truly require much more careful editing.
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janpuls
4.0 out of 5 stars His Contrary Bride
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2016
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Marius Parker & his friends are accompanying the Prince Regent when the Prince’s horse is lamed near to Lady Davies Academy for Young Ladies. Marius notices a servant & is taken with her. Sabrina Chester has been a servant at the Academy for the last four years, previously she was one of the affluent students until her father’s death, which left her destitute. Sabrina is rescued from her plight by Marius Parker. When he learns of her background goes to see her cousin. He can’t understand Sabrina’s plight as both her uncle & cousin are wealthy.

There is murder, intrigue as well as romance, which keep you reading until the end. I would have liked Simone to have regained her sight after her second accident.The characters are well rounded & good to meet characters from the earlier book.
Another good read from the series just spoilt by quite a few typos
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Frustrated Writer
2.0 out of 5 stars Great Storyline but needs to be edited due to poor use of the English language
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2014
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I loved the storyline, loved the characters but and it is a big but... This English in this book is disgusting. I was able to carry on reading as the storyline had grabbed me but as a reader, just how many times was I supposed to ignore all the poorly put together sentences. This book needs a really good edit. It was like reading someone's writing if English was their second language and they hadn't really got it right yet for example.. sentences similar to this one I'm making up... He forgot how much he loved bacon was written something like... Forgot he much how loved bacon.. far too many examples and there further you got in the book, the worse it got. It's a shame as if this hadn't been the case, I would have given it a 5 star..
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Cassidy
3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been better
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2013
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Bought this book as for £0.73 thought it was worth a go and to be fair the book is, as the previous reviewer indicated, a fairly light and undemanding read. What irritated me however were the numerous typos in the book, which meant I often had to second guess what the writer had intended to say. I don't think there is any excuse for such sloppiness - surely someone is supposed to weed such errors out before the book is published? For that reason I am only giving this book 3 stars.
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J.W
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2013
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Haven't finished it yet but will be sad when I do. A great read even though I found the characters a little annoying. It flowed well so, easy to pick up and put down
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