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Mar 03, 2018 Jultri rated it information technology was ok

DNF 30%. Inconsistent characters, unsubtle writing at times. Left me bored.

4 and i/ii Stars! Murder, Mystery and a Marriage of Convenience… oh, my!

Set in 1805 (Prologue) and 1809, this is the story of Sophy, Lady Marlowe, who had the misfortune of being married off by her uncle to a brute, Simon, Marquis of Marlowe. She stood his corruption for a twelvemonth, so learned to use a pistol and denied him her bed. Simply one night, Simon takes a plunge downwardly their stairs. Was information technology an accident or murder?

It turns out that Simon was feeding information to Napoleon through a homo known equally Le Ren

4 and one/2 Stars! Murder, Mystery and a Spousal relationship of Convenience… oh, my!

Fix in 1805 (Prologue) and 1809, this is the story of Sophy, Lady Marlowe, who had the misfortune of beingness married off by her uncle to a brute, Simon, Marquis of Marlowe. She stood his abuse for a yr, then learned to use a pistol and denied him her bed. But ane night, Simon takes a plunge downwardly their stairs. Was it an blow or murder?

It turns out that Simon was feeding data to Napoleon through a man known every bit Le Renard, "the Flim-flam", and was fool enough to threaten the spy with exposure. It cost Simon his life but the manner of death cast suspicion on Sophy.

Viscount Harrington is an interesting guy. A one-time officer, he has been dispatched to chase for the Fox. That hunt brings him to Sophy'southward rescue. First, he defends her against her despicable uncle and then he saves her from the gallows. He means to have her and information technology seems he will, for it is marriage to him that will be her salvation.

Harrington was a force and even strong-willed Sophy was not able to resist him. Busbee does a great job of bringing us into the Regency era with its house parties, balls and elite with too much time on its easily. It'south a long tale at 448 pages but your patience will be rewarded with an heady stop. Busbee's fans will be certain to enjoy information technology.

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Not equally blench-worthy embarrassing as I was expecting but unfortunately, non as spicy equally I was wanting. I liked the characters even though they were a tad inconsistent. Overall, not the best merely still fun and interesting.

Dull. The heroine is and then incredibly uptight that I don't understand the hero's interest in her. I need a nap later reading this. Ho-hum. The heroine is then incredibly uptight that I don't understand the hero's interest in her. I need a nap after reading this. ...more

Bisbee at her best

England at war with France. Spys, intrigue, alive, passion and dearest. These are the things that make up 1 of the best books. This i.

PUBLISHING INFO: Zebra, 12/2013
ORIGNIAL PUB: Warner, v/2000
FORMAT: Paperback, Eastward-book
GENRE: Historical Romance
SETTING: England, 1809
MY Class: B

This was more of a historical mystery than romance. Both hero and heroine were uninteresting to me. I wasn't as well interested in their human relationship, to be honest. I didn't care for how they came to be married either.

I actually enjoyed the mystery of finding out who the Fox was and it was no surprise that it wasn't revealed until nearly the end. Surprisingly it west

PUBLISHING INFO: Zebra, 12/2013
ORIGNIAL PUB: Warner, 5/2000
FORMAT: Paperback, E-book
GENRE: Historical Romance
SETTING: England, 1809
MY GRADE: B

This was more of a historical mystery than romance. Both hero and heroine were uninteresting to me. I wasn't too interested in their human relationship, to be honest. I didn't treat how they came to exist married either.

I really enjoyed the mystery of finding out who the Fox was and it was no surprise that it wasn't revealed until well-nigh the end. Surprisingly it wasn't who you'd retrieve. I was annoyed that Sophy, out of nowhere, idea she'd figured out who the possessor of the cravat pin was, the pivot that belonged to the Fox, who's as well a serial killer. We didn't get to see into her mind to sympathize how she came to that decision, she just blurted the proper name out to Ives.

I tend to similar evil characters and then I really liked her uncle Edward and Agnes but didn't see the betoken of Anne, Agnes' ward, being in the story at all. Bringing Anne into the story was how we were introduced to Agnes but I think at that place could take been a better manner of writing her into the story. Sophy's siblings didn't play much of a role in the story either so I could have done without them also.

I received this from the publisher in commutation for an honest review.

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I really like Shirlee Busbee. Her "Becomes Her" series is truly fantastic. This volume non and so much.

I really did not like Sophy (the heroine) - yes she was abused by her showtime husband and her uncle was a wiggle - but to me information technology didn't justify what a witch she was. She threatened to kill people at the drib of a hat and instead of asking questions just made assumptions and was nasty

Ives (the hero) was more likable just not enough to salve the story. I think he could have handled Sophy much amend. He coul

I really like Shirlee Busbee. Her "Becomes Her" series is truly fantastic. This book not and then much.

I really did not like Sophy (the heroine) - aye she was driveling by her offset hubby and her uncle was a jerk - only to me it didn't justify what a witch she was. She threatened to kill people at the driblet of a lid and instead of asking questions just made assumptions and was nasty

Ives (the hero) was more likable just not enough to save the story. I think he could have handled Sophy much better. He could have let her know he was doing some investigating for a friend without revealing what he was doing - at to the lowest degree then she wouldn't take thought he was merely like her sometime husband. But alas, that was not how the story was written.

And if all this nonsense was not enough - permit's add a side story of the suicide of the hero's brother and allow's make the hero for i paragraph decide to employ the heroine for revenge and and so never recollect of it again. Then permit'due south accept the heroine find out near it and use it to be nasty to the hero - for the hundredth fourth dimension.

There were so many things that could accept been done differently to make this story and the characters more enjoyable. Simply it fell curt - in my opinion skip this one and read her Becomes Her series instead

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FOR LOVE ALONE by Shirlee Busbee is another Regency Historical Romance set in 1809 England. Sophy Marlowe, a widow, defendant of a criminal offence to didn't commit finds herself accepting Viscount Ives Harrington's proposal to save herself. She swore she would Never ally once again,except for love. So a marriage of convenience turns into intrigue, secrets, deception, expose, passion, romance, and danger. "For Honey Alone" is an take a chance on both country and body of water, every bit the two flee from their enemies but they can not FOR LOVE Alone by Shirlee Busbee is another Regency Historical Romance set up in 1809 England. Sophy Marlowe, a widow, defendant of a crime to didn't commit finds herself accepting Viscount Ives Harrington'southward proposal to save herself. She swore she would Never ally again,except for love. So a marriage of convenience turns into intrigue, secrets, deception, expose, passion, romance, and danger. "For Dear Alone" is an chance on both state and sea, every bit the 2 flee from their enemies merely they can not escape their fate. Desire is not the only thing between them. Fast paced with charismatic characters and an intriguing storyline. Another peachy read. Ms. Busbee is a consummate storyteller and one I enjoy reading tremulously. Received for an honest review from the publisher.

RATING: 4

Estrus RATING: MILD

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More

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Apr 29, 2016 Amy rated information technology actually liked it

I really enjoyed this volume. I really like Sophie'due south spirit throughout the volume and her determination every bit well. The activeness and adventure continued throughout the book and kept y'all kind of questioning who "the play a trick on" may have been. I similar the subplot almost Anna and her aunt likewise as Silfies uncle William. So many characters sometimes model of the plot a bit, but in this case the more characters enhance the plot quite a bit and expanded the storyline in a non-disruptive way. The ending, so I will not I really enjoyed this book. I really like Sophie's spirit throughout the book and her decision as well. The action and chance continued throughout the volume and kept you kind of questioning who "the fox" may have been. I similar the subplot near Anna and her aunt as well as Silfies uncle William. So many characters sometimes model of the plot a bit, but in this case the more than characters enhance the plot quite a bit and expanded the storyline in a non-confusing way. The ending, so I volition not exist specific, was very well washed and had an excellent climax. In short, I look frontwards to reading more books by this writer. ...more than

Jun 29, 2016 Katrin rated it it was amazing

The volume is full of easy detective storylines which I enjoyed fifty-fifty if I'm not fond of detectives and I came in that location for romance! The romance function ofcourse is fine too and I liked the characters, both of them were not dumbass, very intelligible, smart and simple. :) The book is total of easy detective storylines which I enjoyed even if I'yard not fond of detectives and I came there for romance! The romance part ofcourse is fine as well and I liked the characters, both of them were not dumbass, very intelligible, smart and unproblematic. :) ...more

I liked the book. Information technology got to a point where I couldn't put it downwardly. I did figure out the villian before it was revealed in the story. I liked the way the relationship adult between the two principal characters. I liked the book. It got to a indicate where I couldn't put it down. I did figure out the villian earlier it was revealed in the story. I liked the manner the relationship developed between the two main characters. ...more

This was some other book recomended by Catherine Anderson and well worth reading. The story of a woman mistreated by her husband prior to his expiry and and then having difficulty wanting to be with a man afterwards. She does discover love and romance so all ends happily.

i DNF not considering it bored me merely i really just had no motivation to read it! i brand return to it...at some point. just for now? #dnf

Shirlee Elaine was born 9 August 1941 in San Jose, California, USA. She was the outset daughter of a career naval officer, after she had two sisters and iii brothers, they raised traveling the world. She went to the institute in Kentri, Morocco, after which she returned to California and she went to Burbank Bussines College of Santa Rosa, where she received a document in 1962.

Shirlee married w

Shirlee Elaine was born 9 August 1941 in San Jose, California, United states of america. She was the commencement daughter of a career naval officer, later she had two sisters and three brothers, they raised traveling the world. She went to the plant in Kentri, Morocco, later on which she returned to California and she went to Burbank Bussines Higher of Santa Rosa, where she received a document in 1962.

Shirlee married with Howard Busbee in June 22, 1963. At present, they live in hills of California, where they raise for pleasance Standard Schnauzers, Standardbred horses, and other many animals.

She has worked every bit a receptionist for the Marin County Title and Abstract Co., as constitute supervisor for Fairfield Title Co., and as secretary and drafting technician for the Canton Parks Section of Fairfield, California, where she met her life-long friend and mentor Rosemary Rogers. Published since 1977, Shirlee Busbee is the proud author of over 18 novels, including vii New York Times bestsellers. With over ix million copies of her books in impress, she is the recipient of numerous awards for excellence in writing, including the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award and Affaire de Coeur'south Silver and Bronze Pen Awards.

Yous may write to Shirlee Busbee care of C/O Warner Books, Inc., Fourth dimension and Life Building, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.

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