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The Wife Trap: A Novel
written by Tracy Anne Warren
Studio : Ivy Books
by Ivy Books
Release Date : 2006-04-25
Publisher : Ivy Books
Released : 2006-04-25
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780345483096
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 16 reviews)
List Price : $6.99
Our Price : $2.89
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Product Description |
Your presence is requested at a wedding deception.
After orchestrating a scandalous high-society ruse, Lady Jeannette Brantford is banished from her family’s estate in England and sent to live with boring elderly cousins in the Irish countryside. But Jeannette’s exile is surprisingly eventful. En route to her dreaded destination, she encounters Darragh O’Brien, a devilishly handsome architect who transforms Jeannette’s punishment into a delicious whirlwind of wits, words, and undeniable passion.
Although no less than a duke could satisfy a lady of her status, Jeannette is unable to extinguish the burning desire she has for Darragh’s smoldering looks and sizzling kisses. Little does she know, her dashing Irishman is no commoner. He’s the eleventh Earl of Mulholland–and he’s thoroughly enjoying the irresistible game of hard-to-get. But before he reveals his true identity, a little temptation and trickery are in order to teach his fair lady a lesson or two about love. |
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Jeanette's self indulgent pity party is just too funny to resist. |
Jeanette Brantford did not want to get married and talked her twin sister, Violet, into taking her place as the bride for what should have been her own wedding. Once the deception was discovered, as punishment, Jeanette's parents banished her from England to stay with her elderly cousins in Ireland. She's just sure that she'll wither away to nothing. Even her maid has abandoned Jeanette in her time of need. Rather than accompany her into exile in the wilderness of Ireland, Jacobs sought employment elsewhere.
Irishman Darragh O'Brien is no commoner. He's the eleventh Earl of Mulholland. Instead of marrying for money he chose to labor as an architect in order to restore his family estate and support his mother and siblings. Of course, Jeanette isn't aware of his gentry status, and he fully intends to use that fact to learn is she has true feelings for him.
Jeanette thought that being exiled to Ireland was the worst thing that had ever happened to her - until she met Darragh. This baseborn man insults her, has the audacity to laugh at her, and horror of all horrors, he has absolutely no respect for her station in life. He also intrigues and excites her like no other man. Of course, her being the highborn lady that she is, Jeanette could never marry such a commoner. Indulging in a little harmless flirting, heated looks, and stolen kisses should satisfy her fascination with him. It is Darragh's own fault that her every waking thought is consumed with either him or returning to England. After all, it is his workmen that awaken her every morning at the unholy hour of six with their work on Jeanette's cousins' home. It may be perfectly acceptable to these uncouth people but Jeanette is a lady of refinement and must both maintain her normal schedule and get the proper amount of sleep. Politely asking Darragh to have his crew start work a little later in the day was just as politely refused. Darragh sees Jeanette for the selfish, self-indulgent woman she's always accepted as her right and he's having none of it. It's a battle of wills that will have him alternately wanting to strangle or kiss her.
THE WIFE TRAP is the second book in Tracy Anne Warren's back-to back trilogy which also consists of THE HUSBAND TRAP and THE WEDDING TRAP. In a nutshell, these books are simply delightful. Each one can be read separately but they do have interconnecting characters so reading all three books really does make it more fun. I couldn't help but smile my way through the pages of THE WIFE TRAP, Jeanette's self indulgent pity party is just too funny to resist. She's so convinced everything important in life is in England and revolves around her place in society that it's simply delightful to imagine Darragh not cave into her demands and not allow her to get away with her childish stunts.
Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies) |
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Outstanding Sophmore Effort |
The Wife Trap is the second novel in the romantic historical trilogy by author Tracy Anne Warren that continues the enchanting saga of the Brantford twins and their search for true love. Once again, Ms. Warren delivers a cleverly-plotted, skillfully-written, character-driven historical romance that is sure to please any discerning fan of romance. Borrowing from the English Bard himself, she puts her own delightful twist on the taming of a shrew that pits the beautiful, but willful and spoiled Jeannette Brantford against the handsome and equally stubborn Darragh O'Brien.
Ms. Warren imbues her writing with a strong, vivid and colorful array of characters that never fail to entertain as the story unfolds. And as a special treat, the reader gets to catch up with old friends from her first novel, The Husband Trap. With this second novel, Ms. Warren proves that she is a writer who can consistently deliver a top-notch romance that is full of life, laughter, and most importantly, love.
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Couldn't Put This One Down! |
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At first, I couldn't stand the heroine, Jeannette, but I'm so glad I stuck with it!!! I loved that Darragh taught her a much needed and deserved lesson and in the end, I grew to really like her! I stayed up until 3 a.m. last night just so I could finish the book and today bought Tracy Anne Warren's other two books in this series. I was truly sorry this book had to end, but I'm looking forward to reading more from this author! |
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Unappealing heroine |
Jeannette Brantford caused a huge scandal with her twin sister Violet in England when they traded places after Jeannette refused to marry Adrian Winter. Violet and Adrian are now very happily married but Jeannette has been sent to Ireland to wait out the scandal. Along the way her coach becomes stuck in the mud and Darragh O'Brien comes to the rescue.
Jeannette thinks Darragh is very handsome, but he is rude and certainly no gentleman. Jeannette has no intention of fraternizing with any one she believes to be below her station. Also, she fled her engagement to Adrian because she thought herself in love with another man, but she was crushed when he dumped her. Jeannette now intends to marry for money and title.
Darragh finds the beautiful Jeannette intriguing. Although they continually spar with each other, they are also secretly very attracted to each other. Nothing can come of their affections though, because they are from two very different worlds. Even a few stolen kisses can't change who they are and what they want. After being caught in a compromising position, Darragh and Jeannette are forced to marry. Darragh is really a titled Earl but he keeps his status a secret from Jeannette because he wants her to love him, not his money. As time goes by Darragh worries though, that asking Jeannette to love him without giving her the possessions she desires may be too much to ask of his wife.
The Wife Trap left me with mixed feelings. Although I think the storyline is clever, try as I might, I cannot understand what Darragh sees in Jeannette. Darragh is roguishly handsome, charming and witty but Jeannette is rude, snobbish and nasty. I adored Darragh but I whole-heartedly disliked Jeannette. She has no redeeming qualities whatsoever and she does not deserve a man as good as Darragh. In my opinion, Darragh is truly trapped with Jeannette as his wife. With the exception of Jeannette, The Wife Trap has all the makings of a wonderful romance. Unfortunately though, Jeannette is with Darragh and therefore the book lost its appeal for me.
Nannette
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least favorite of the trilogy |
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The writing style is great but i just could not get over the heroine's spoiled brat attitude and she had no other redeeming qualities to recommend her. It's a wonder that the hero would even fall in love with someone so obnoxious. It was the heroine that made this story unpalatable. |
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