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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780060543136
ISBN: 0060543132
Label: Avon
Manufacturer: Avon
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2004-02
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: February 24, 2004
Studio: Avon
Features:- ISBN13: 9780060543136
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Lucinda is the last of three friends who agreed to turn the tables on London's most incorrigible rakes. But love is the farthest thing from her mind.
A Hero in Disguise
With her two best friends happily married, Lucinda Barrett realizes she can no longer put off her lessons in love. The rogue she hopes to educate must be someone who will keep her life steady and uneventful -- and that someone is definitely not Robert Carroway! The handsome, brooding war hero is far too complicated, and he shuns London society and its “trivialities.” Still, it is a pleasant surprise when Robert offers to assist Lucinda in her mission to reform and wed a more suitable nobleman. Now if only she can resist the sensuous allure of Robert's astoundingly blue eyes -- and his intense inner fire that leaves her breathless. Lucinda wants a husband, not a passionate, irresistible lover who could shake her world with one deep, lingering kiss. And her heart is telling her that this man could be the most dangerous, disastrous…and exhilarating love she will ever know.
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this is the third but not the best of the trilogy. it's pretty boring compared to the other two.
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That's exactly what this book is about, real love! Not only is it incredibly well-written, but it is very moving, Suzanne Enoch draws you into to the story, the characters, their pains and joys in a way few authors do.
The story is my favorite of the "Lessons in Love" trilogy. Robert "Bit" Carroway, is a wounded, aching ex-soldier, who has been struggling with his return to civilian life for several years. When his older brother marries, his new sister-in-law's friends visit her at the Carroway home. There he meets Lucinda Barrett and she becomes his saving grace, his means for healing and becoming whole again. When a traitor and thief steal important military papers and accuse Robert of the theft and treason, Lucinda, Robert, the Carroway clan join forces to clear Robert's name. In the process, Robert falls in love with Lucinda, although she has her heart set on another. Robert loves her madly, but knowing his condition adn that he is not completely healed from his military experiencs, he is willing to be content with just knowing "that one day she could possibly love him a little."
The story is quick, light-hearted in many parts, and a delightful read. One of the many reasons I love this book is because Enoch develops Robert's character so well, she puts you into his mind, and you feel his pain, his heartache, his joy, and you experience his steps toward healing. Lucinda is a delightful heroine, although you do get stressed at times with the fact that she refuses to acknolwedge that Robert means more to her than her "chosen student".
Through everything though, love conquers all and in the end all is made well. Robert Carroway is a perfect hero and this is a delightful ending to a very good trilogy. I only wish Encoh would consider writing another novel which cameos Lucinda and Robert - it would be great to see where they are now. Either way, I highly recommend this novel it is one which I bought some time ago and continue to revisit time and again. It is a definte keeper!!
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Robert "Bit" Carroway is a wounded soldier still suffering from being tortured by the French three years earlier. He's quiet and unsure of himself, often retreating to his room as soon as he feels panicked.
He secretly watched Lucinda, the friend of his sister-in-law, for years. He slowly started to make himself known to her and a chance encounter caused him to strike a deal with her. If she helped him with his rose garden, something he suggested having to distract himself, then he would help her with in her lessons to 'train' Lord Geoffrey Newcombe and eventually wed him. He only did it so he could spend more time with her, never expecting he would actually fall in love with her.
I must say that I rather liked Robert. His character was very unique from the typical bad arrogant attitudes that get very old very fast. A man can be a man without being so demanding and cocky. I was rooting for Robert and he quickly became one of my favorite heroes. Another unique aspect of this book, to me, was that Robert not only had a nice family (an increasing rarity) but a caring family. His brothers' concern for him touched me. I loved their relationship.
I felt as if the twist towards the end of the book took away from the story between Robert and Luce. The reader already knew everything would work out and it just felt like wasted pages. It was mentioned many times that characters were worried that Robert would have to be locked up in prison that I started to expect that would happen. It may sound sadistic, but I was disappointed that it didn't happen. It would have been a touching moment. When everything eventually worked out and Robert is cleared there's only a few pages left of the book and the reader already knew what was going to happen.
I think the reader also deserved to have known what exactly had happened to Robert while he was held captive. It was hinted and lightly touched on, with a few experiences thrown here and there, but there were no flashbacks or discussions about what *really* happened. I think the typical "let the reader decide" ploy is just an excuse for lazy writing.
His obvious insecurity with himself was what appealed to me the most, especially when Luce tried to remove his shirt and his discomfort with his limp.
All in all, the first half of the book is really good. The reader was exposed to an interesting character and was able to go through his ups and downs with him. The rest of the book is okay and predictable. I'm not really disappointed that I read it but I don't really have that satisfaction of finishing a really good book.
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Ms. Enoch never disappoints. Whether writing stories about the present day or the past, this author has a flair for dialog and creates believable interesting characters. Also in her favor--she can write--unlike most romance authors. If you are a thinking woman with a college education who still enjoys the occasional fairy tale, and knows that most literary fiction is just a romance or mystery with pretensions, look no farther.
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A well written book. However I have to agree with another reviewer and say I don't think Ms. Enoch is for me.
I loved Robert and ever so loving his family. Perfect characters in every way.
I found Lucinda to be very shallow. Looking for life to always be "simple"....
Couldn't stand the fact that Lucinda's other suitor was always in the middle of everything.
If like me you are looking for a passionate love story filled with sensuality, this is NOT it.
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