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To Seduce a Bride (Courtship Wars, Book 3)
written by Nicole Jordan
Studio : Ballantine Books
by Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2008-03-25
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Released : 2008-03-25
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780345494610
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 21 reviews)
List Price : $6.99
Our Price : $1.99
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Product Description |
“A wild, sexy romp . . . This is Nicole Jordan at her sizzling best.”
–Mary Jo Putney
Seduction has never been more enticing than in this third novel of Nicole Jordan's enthralling trilogy, The Courtship Wars.
Spirited beauty Lilian Loring believes that love is too risky a venture and that marriage is best avoided entirely–even if her unwanted suitor comes as deliciously packaged as Heath Griffin, the Marquess of Claybourne. The charismatic rogue has never met a woman who can discourage his advances, and after a show of resolve Lily too melts under Heath’s sensuous kisses. Perhaps that is why she decides to hide out in the last place a gentleman would look for a lady: a house of scandalous repute.
In bold pursuit, Heath discovers his enchanting spitfire cheerfully instructing the demimonde in the art of deportment. Now the thrill of the chase is exceeded only by his powerful need to possess Lily as his bride. For Heath, victory in their game of passion means nothing less than winning Lily’s elusive heart. . . . |
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How to Run off a Reader |
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This book is simply ermm bad porn, sorry but it is. The very very non plausible situations, shallow characters and baddly written, repetitive scenes; not to mention the historical incoherencies...made me want to go back to my Marjorie Lius in the middle of the reading...so that is exactly what I did. Save your money. Go to the movies or something. |
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Great historical romance |
Nicole Jordan's TO SEDUCE A BRIDE gives readers the unforgettable story of a Marquess who is determined to win the heart of a young woman known for her stubborn independence - a spirited chase is guaranteed!
Lily Loring has sworn off marriage, even having witnessed her sisters' bliss after falling in love and marrying. The youngest of three sisters, she is the most deeply affected by their father's infidelities and their parents' miserable marriage. She wants no part of having a man own her in the name of marriage, despite what society dictates as being proper. When Lily realizes that she has caught the eye of Heath Griffin, Marquess of Claybourne, she secretly flees to a boardinghouse run by her scandalous friend, Fanny. What she doesn't expect is Heath's immediate pursuit or his determination to court her, not at all put off by her position of teaching proper behavior to the demimonde.
Heath knows the minute he finds Lily Loring in the barn after her sister's wedding, more than a little foxed on champagne and talking to kittens, that she is different. Lily, with her brilliant mind, her unashamed willingness to use it and her propensity for saying precisely what is on her mind, is stimulating and intriguing and has him more interested than he has ever been in any other woman. When Heath learns of Lily's determination to remain unmarried, he sets out to change her mind with tender, passionate persuasion. Painful discouragement eventually begins to take the place of hopeful anticipation when it appears that Lily's stubborn defenses just might be impenetrable.
Nicole Jordan can take readers back in time as few authors can. Characters and settings come to life with lively conversations and lush descriptions. Heath's patient pursuit of the headstrong Lily leads them on a passion-filled road to romance, fueled by his desire to settle for nothing less than Lily's heart. While Heath is frustrated by her resistance, it was so well written that her continued hesitation isn't monotonous or tiresome to the reader. I've long thought that Ms. Jordan sets the bar when it comes to historical romance and I maintain that opinion after reading this most recent series by her. I give this book the highest of recommendations for all readers who appreciate excellent historical romance.
COURTESY LAURIE/ROMANCE JUNKIES |
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Why Not To Seduce a Bride |
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It's always a bad sign when your mind drifts to 1) taking out the garbage, 2) calling the dentist to make an appointment, 3) cleaning the refrigerator...when reading a novel. I had such a difficult time finishing this book, however, with a lot of eye rolling and exasperated sighs. I won't summarize the book, as the other previous reviewers did a wonderful job in their reviews. I will say that Lily was horribly written. Instead of coming off as a sympathetic heroine, she was portrayed as a self-centered, whiny, in-need-of-major-psychotherapy woman. Sure, she does want to help the ladies of the night, but really, what did she do? Teach them how to speak with the King's English? Heath, on the other hand, was supposed to be this awesome hero. Instead, he was depicted as a cardboard superhero, very one dimensional. There was no fleshing out of his character - what were his dreams, what were his demons, what were his aspirations, what drove him as a man? Nothing but this overwhelming desire to pursue Lily and get her to marry him. The reader is left with the question, "What is the world does he see in her?" However, the question most likely is, "Why in the world did I wasted my time reading this book?" |
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Spuky, Headstrong , and Independant |
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I would give it 3 and 1/2 stars but I cant. I like this book so much better than the other two because I could relate so much with her. I understand her fear for personal reasons and how she struggles with them. I like how she independent and noble and willing to stand up for her friends. I like that at first she doesnt give in to Heath what he's used to. What I like about Heath is that he's tender and giving with her. What I like most is that he doesnt dismiss the notion of falling love like his friends. I would have given it 4 stars but what i didnt like about the book was the part that she want to be his mistress even after he said he loved her and wanted her for his wife. |
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A disappointing end to the Courtship Wars series |
Lily Loring is the youngest of the three Loring sisters, a trio whose family was on the brink of ruin before the girls saved themselves by opening a school to teach young women etiquette. Lily is the most decidedly tomboyish of the three sisters. She prefers riding horses and dreaming of world travel to tea parties and balls. She is also the sister who is the most against marriage. Lily remembers her parents' union as an unhappy one, and has vowed that she will not be shackled to any man. So when she is pursued by the best friend of her former guardian, Lily determinedly puts him off--even going so far as to take up residence with her good friend Fanny Irwin, a notorious Cyprian.
Heath Griffin, Marquess of Claybourne, is known as a rake and a seducer among the ladies of the ton. Heath's reputation as a lover of women precedes him, and he never thought that he would voluntarily sit down before he met Lily. He finds himself captivated by her independent nature, sharp tongue, and quick wit. Heath quickly decides he'd like to court Lily, only to learn that she's gone into hiding to avoid his attention. When he finds her, Heath decides to court the lady--willing or no--and make her his bride.
To Seduce a Bride is the third book in Nicole Jordan's Courtship Wars series, following To Pleasure a Lady (Courtship Wars, Book 1) and To Bed a Beauty (Courtship Wars, Book 2). It is also by far the worst book in the series. Lily is an exasperating heroine, and while I wouldn't go as far as labeling her too stupid to live, she was most definitely too exasperating to enjoy. From the very beginning she was against marriage. I can understand that. In the Regency era, marriage was the equivalent to signing your life away for a woman, and I can understand her wanting the choice to be her own. But after Heath proved himself countless times, risked his neck for her, helped her friends, and did anything she asked of him, and she still refused to believe that he could be in love with her I almost wished that she were real so that I could slap some sense into her. From the beginning of this series Lily has been set up as the most independent Loring sister, the one who lamented the loss of her sisters and vowed never to marry herself. So I can respect the fact that she remained consistent. But I can't respect the fact that she wanted to have her cake and eat it too while leaving this gallant, chivalrous suitor with what amounted to a few crumbs of her leftovers. I didn't like her and because of that it was like pulling teeth to make myself finish this book.
The Courtship Wars series was, until this point, okay. The other two books were good, not great, but they were satisfying enough as a whole. This book put me in a bad mood with its infuriating heroine and I think I might have to read some old school Julie Garwood or Johanna Lindsey to pull myself out of the funk that I'm in. Take my advice and steer clear of this last book in the series, which does more to hurt the trilogy than to help it. |
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