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Educated and brilliant, classics scholar Catherine Hartland has yet to meet a man who takes her intellect seriously or views the fairer sex as anything but mere playthings. Certainly the Marquis of Rutherston is no exception. But, as much as her head demands she ignore his bold, sensual gaze, his beautifully sculpted features, and his clear intent to kiss her senseless, have her heart dictating otherwise.
Cynical and weary of matchmaking games, the Marquis is stunned by his own reaction to a woman so different from the docile, biddable beauties he much prefers. Catherine might be the only woman in London immune to his considerable charms, but that immunity convinces him she is the only woman he has to have. And as passion makes Catherine a prisoner of her own desires, she knows the time has come to teach this arrogant gentleman a lesson in the true meaning of love.
"I consider Elizabeth Thornton a major find." —Mary Balogh, New York Times–bestselling author of the Westcott Novels
"A major, major talent, Ms. Thornton takes her rightful place as a genre superstar." —RT Book Reviews
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Educated and brilliant, classics scholar Catherine Hartland has yet to meet a man who takes her intellect seriously or views the fairer sex as anything but mere playthings. Certainly the Marquis of Rutherston is no exception. But, as much as her head demands she ignore his bold, sensual gaze, his beautifully sculpted features, and his clear intent to kiss her senseless, have her heart dictating otherwise.
Cynical and weary of matchmaking games, the Marquis is stunned by his own reaction to a woman so different from the docile, biddable beauties he much prefers. Catherine might be the only woman in London immune to his considerable charms, but that immunity convinces him she is the only woman he has to have. And as passion makes Catherine a prisoner of her own desires, she knows the time has come to teach this arrogant gentleman a lesson in the true meaning of love.
"I consider Elizabeth Thornton a major find." —Mary Balogh, New York Times–bestselling author of the Westcott Novels
"A major, major talent, Ms. Thornton takes her rightful place as a genre superstar." —RT Book Reviews
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Readers find this title entertaining and witty, with a volatile and tempestuous relationship between the hero and heroine. However, some reviewers feel that the heroine becomes shrewish and the book needs editing. Overall, it is a love story that can only be told in the pages of a book.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Dec 13, 2022
A story of courtship and the Volatile, tempestuous relationship between hero and heroine. Entertaining and witty dialogues. The heroine was good up to the point when she became shrewish and stupid enough to harbor suspicions. Makes you think that they would not have wasted precious moments bickering if they would just practice honesty with one another. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Aug 29, 2021
A love story that could only be told in the pages of a book1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Jan 9, 2020
This book needs editing, it's about 100 pages to long. I won't be reading searching out any of her other books. They appear the same in length if not longer and I assume they need some cutting as well.2 people found this helpful
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5
Feb 6, 2019
Boring prose and weird thoughts.
Grade: F4 people found this helpful
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