The Taste of Innocence

Written by Stephanie Laurens

Narrated by Simon Prebble

Stephanie Laurens entices readers anew with each of her delectable Regency era novels, and this New York Times best- seller showcases Laurens at her captivating best. Charles Morwellan, eighth Earl of Meredith, knows he must marry, but he plans to do so on his own terms. So, after years of escaping the clutches of would-be wives, it is quite a shock when he is refused by the beautiful Sarah Conningham.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books Audio
• Release date: Jan 1, 2008
• ISBN: 9781470333454

Stephanie Laurens

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science, a hobby that quickly became a career. Her novels set in Regency England have captivated readers around the globe, making her one of the romance world's most beloved and popular authors.

Reviews for The Taste of Innocence

[kathy Dunne · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

OK story but too long.

[cyderry · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Stephanie Laurens has been writing the Cynster novels since 1998 and in this book we find a new connection as well as seeing old friends. In this installment , Charles, Earl of Meredith decides that it is time to marry and choses Sarah Conningham the daughter of a neighbor. They have known each other since childhood, but when he returns to his ancestral home and applies for Sarah's hand, he is startled when she states that she wants a marriage of passion and excitement and that she will give him 2 weeks to show that he can give her that before she will respond to his proposal.What Charles learns is that Sarah is not just a passionate woman but kind-hearted and gentle of spirit devoting her time and efforts to the local orphanage.Sarah learns that her long ago infatuation with Charles may have been more and together they embark on a life of secrets to be revealed and love to be cherished.Sarah's orphanage plays a vital role in the story as well as identifying Charles' character and eccentricities. Cynsters never fail in entertaining.

[mels_71_1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This was an okay read. The phrase taste of innocence was repeatedly used and was frankly annoying. I've read better books by Laurens. The scenario at the end between the two heroes and the villian was not believable ... I kept thinking as if anyone would actually do this. Other than that it covered the usual romace bases.

[cylence · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is yet another story in the cynster line, following the relationship of Alathea's brother. He picks a woman that he has known his whole life to marry with no intent of loving her. Before she will agree to his suit, however, he has to convince her by letting her get to know him. She, of course, will marry for nothing but true love. After time together making out and making love in the summerhouse behind her home, she agrees to marry him and the marriage is not what she wants because he doesn't show affection or caring for her outside of the bedroom. He has a misguided notion that if he lets himself care, he will forget his other responsibilities. I liked the concept of the story, but I had problems believing that someone who really loved another person as he claimed to love the heroine would really be able to not show love and affection towards them and just wall themselves off. I also had trouble with the fact that everything resolved itself so quickly. I suppose I'm picky, but the story seemed slow at the beginning and hurried at the end instead of even paced with a little more time for reconciliation and understanding. he came to the realization that he has to care about her after dealing with problems with her property (an orphanage), and it just seemed odd that it would all fall together like that.

[mendoza_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Having been a long time Laurens fan I've rarely had anything bad to say about her novels. Even when she basically moved to the second generation Cynsters and quite honestly, I could barely remember what I had just read a day after completing the books. But, having admitted that I can still say that I have enjoyed all of her books because I like her style and I like the realtionships she builds for her hero and heroine. Even if things get a little repetitious.So, it was a pleasant surprise to read The Taste Of Innocence and find that it was fresh. The angle was a little bit different and 2 weeks later I still remember what I had read. A good sign and I hope for a conintuing up swing from Ms Laurens.