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sarah_moynihan's review against another edition
3.0
'A lady on the brink of disaster
Quintessential debutante Lady Philippa Latham is determined to avoid scandal at all costs so that she may marry well. When her mother’s outrageous behavior threatens their family’s reputation, Philippa unwittingly follows her to a party no unmarried Society girl would risk attending. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Philippa is “rescued” from disaster by England’s most notorious scoundrel, which sets them both on a path to public and personal ruin.
A scoundrel in need of seduction
Lord Ambrose Sevrin is infamous for ruining his brother’s fiancée and refusing to marry her. Content to remain among the fringe of the upper ten thousand, he is an intriguing enigma to London’s elite. Philippa thinks she’s met the true Ambrose—a gentleman who would fight to defend her and help her secure a husband before it’s too late. But he can’t be that husband, even for her. He won’t tolerate redemption—or love—for his crimes are far worse than anyone can imagine.'
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3.5 stars, rounded down to 3 stars.
To Seduce a Scoundrel is the third book in Darcy Burke's Secrets and Scandals series.
This book has such a strong start and I was fully on board, I found both main characters to be really sweet and I was invested in them. I also loved that while trying to make their escape from the party unseen, it was like Murphy's Law was seriously working against them, making sure that everything could go wrong to thwart their escape did. And Philippa actually acknowledges this, which made it more amusing for me and kind of broke down the sheer impracticality of it for me.
But unfortunately I found that the book kind of started to lose steam for me at about the halfway point. What had been a really promising connection between Philippa and Ambrose turned a bit sour. Philippa is just constanly chasing him, despite him pushing her away multiple times. And Ambrose is playing with her emotions by allowing these situations between them to progress to a certain point only bring everything screeching to a halt to stick to his self made oath.
I think largely the problem was that Ambrose had his head up his butt for a little to long and nearly reuined everything as a result. I know that this is one of Darcy Burke's earliest series and so it is not of the calibre of writing that I am used to, but I will still be continuing with the series.
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I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited membership.
Quintessential debutante Lady Philippa Latham is determined to avoid scandal at all costs so that she may marry well. When her mother’s outrageous behavior threatens their family’s reputation, Philippa unwittingly follows her to a party no unmarried Society girl would risk attending. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Philippa is “rescued” from disaster by England’s most notorious scoundrel, which sets them both on a path to public and personal ruin.
A scoundrel in need of seduction
Lord Ambrose Sevrin is infamous for ruining his brother’s fiancée and refusing to marry her. Content to remain among the fringe of the upper ten thousand, he is an intriguing enigma to London’s elite. Philippa thinks she’s met the true Ambrose—a gentleman who would fight to defend her and help her secure a husband before it’s too late. But he can’t be that husband, even for her. He won’t tolerate redemption—or love—for his crimes are far worse than anyone can imagine.'
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3.5 stars, rounded down to 3 stars.
To Seduce a Scoundrel is the third book in Darcy Burke's Secrets and Scandals series.
This book has such a strong start and I was fully on board, I found both main characters to be really sweet and I was invested in them. I also loved that while trying to make their escape from the party unseen, it was like Murphy's Law was seriously working against them, making sure that everything could go wrong to thwart their escape did. And Philippa actually acknowledges this, which made it more amusing for me and kind of broke down the sheer impracticality of it for me.
But unfortunately I found that the book kind of started to lose steam for me at about the halfway point. What had been a really promising connection between Philippa and Ambrose turned a bit sour. Philippa is just constanly chasing him, despite him pushing her away multiple times. And Ambrose is playing with her emotions by allowing these situations between them to progress to a certain point only bring everything screeching to a halt to stick to his self made oath.
I think largely the problem was that Ambrose had his head up his butt for a little to long and nearly reuined everything as a result. I know that this is one of Darcy Burke's earliest series and so it is not of the calibre of writing that I am used to, but I will still be continuing with the series.
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I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited membership.
iskanderjonesiv's review against another edition
A lady on the brink of disaster
Quintessential debutante Lady Philippa Latham is determined to avoid scandal at all costs so that she may marry well. When her mother’s outrageous behavior threatens their family’s reputation, Philippa unwittingly follows her to a party no unmarried Society girl would risk attending. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Philippa is “rescued” from disaster by England’s most notorious scoundrel, which sets them both on a path to public and personal ruin.
A scoundrel in need of seduction
Lord Ambrose Sevrin is infamous for ruining his brother’s fiancée and refusing to marry her. Content to remain among the fringe of the upper ten thousand, he is an intriguing enigma to London’s elite. Philippa thinks she’s met the true Ambrose—a gentleman who would fight to defend her and help her secure a husband before it’s too late. But he can’t be that husband, even for her. He won’t tolerate redemption—or love—for his crimes are far worse than anyone can imagine.
sassysmutlover's review against another edition
5.0
I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This book is my favorite so far out of the series. I got a taste of Philippa's personality in His Wicked Heart, but I was still shocked that she would go to that party to confront her mother. For a girl raised to avoid scandal there was a lot around her in her own house. I just loved how she handles herself no matter what she didn't let it bring her down.
There is just something about Sevrin that makes you love him and want to help him. I knew there was more to the story about his brother and the girl he ruined and for the first time while reading a book I actually cringed when I finally got to the part about his brother.
The whole book just felt so real. Every time I thought they would finally get together something would get thrown in the way and would say no, but in a good way. I could not believe it when she asked him to help her in her room. I did get a bit confused when Swan grabbed her the last time because it kinda felt thrown in, but then I understood why it happened.
This book is my favorite so far out of the series. I got a taste of Philippa's personality in His Wicked Heart, but I was still shocked that she would go to that party to confront her mother. For a girl raised to avoid scandal there was a lot around her in her own house. I just loved how she handles herself no matter what she didn't let it bring her down.
There is just something about Sevrin that makes you love him and want to help him. I knew there was more to the story about his brother and the girl he ruined and for the first time while reading a book I actually cringed when I finally got to the part about his brother.
The whole book just felt so real. Every time I thought they would finally get together something would get thrown in the way and would say no, but in a good way. I could not believe it when she asked him to help her in her room. I did get a bit confused when Swan grabbed her the last time because it kinda felt thrown in, but then I understood why it happened.
floppybutton's review against another edition
4.0
4 ORIGINALITY STARS!!!!
**ATTENTION ALL LADIES (and some guys)!** This book has a fighter in it!
You’re probably thinking, “Wait, but it’s historical.” That’s right!!!!! A historical romance with a sexy fighter, a fight club, a fabulous heroine, and a delightfully, sinfully, action-packed plot.
He was a mass of dry, brittle wood and she was the flame that would burn him to the ground.
My Ambrose Sevrin:
Ambrose Sevrin, the Viscous Viscount, is a fighter. After seducing his brother’s fiancé and losing his brother in a tragic accident, he decides to make a vow to become celibate. He doesn’t believe himself to be good anymore.
He couldn’t explain how fighting kept the demons at bay, how the physical pain kept him from falling into the abyss of his tragic, reprehensible mistakes, how without it, he withdrew to the point of bare existence where misery and regret ruled his soul.
My Philippa:
Philippa (fresh, sweet, unspoiled) is approaching an unmarriageable age. She has turned down several suitors because she believes in love. When she follows her mother to a scandalous sex club (gasp!), Ambrose rescues her from being discovered and her identity and reputation ruined forever. And so begins this story of Ambrose rescuing Philippa over and over again but refusing to face his love. Philippa is determined to make him see that he is a good man, who loves her.
You seduce me with every look, every touch, every breath. And I humbly beg you to never stop.
“I’m a bit ticklish.”……“Lovely”
The passion is HOT!! The story is fantastic and…..UNIQUE!! I’ve read a lot of historical romance. I consider historical romance to be my first love, so believe me when I say this is original and I have never read a historical romance like THIS ONE!!
“Stay close to me,” Sevrin said against her temple. His warm breath was comforting. She turned into him and slid her arms around his waist. “They’ll have to pry me off you.”
This is my first Darcy Burke novel, and I will definitely be reading more!
**Received this ARC from Netgalley for an honest review**
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**ATTENTION ALL LADIES (and some guys)!** This book has a fighter in it!
You’re probably thinking, “Wait, but it’s historical.” That’s right!!!!! A historical romance with a sexy fighter, a fight club, a fabulous heroine, and a delightfully, sinfully, action-packed plot.
He was a mass of dry, brittle wood and she was the flame that would burn him to the ground.
My Ambrose Sevrin:
Ambrose Sevrin, the Viscous Viscount, is a fighter. After seducing his brother’s fiancé and losing his brother in a tragic accident, he decides to make a vow to become celibate. He doesn’t believe himself to be good anymore.
He couldn’t explain how fighting kept the demons at bay, how the physical pain kept him from falling into the abyss of his tragic, reprehensible mistakes, how without it, he withdrew to the point of bare existence where misery and regret ruled his soul.
My Philippa:
Philippa (fresh, sweet, unspoiled) is approaching an unmarriageable age. She has turned down several suitors because she believes in love. When she follows her mother to a scandalous sex club (gasp!), Ambrose rescues her from being discovered and her identity and reputation ruined forever. And so begins this story of Ambrose rescuing Philippa over and over again but refusing to face his love. Philippa is determined to make him see that he is a good man, who loves her.
You seduce me with every look, every touch, every breath. And I humbly beg you to never stop.
“I’m a bit ticklish.”……“Lovely”
The passion is HOT!! The story is fantastic and…..UNIQUE!! I’ve read a lot of historical romance. I consider historical romance to be my first love, so believe me when I say this is original and I have never read a historical romance like THIS ONE!!
“Stay close to me,” Sevrin said against her temple. His warm breath was comforting. She turned into him and slid her arms around his waist. “They’ll have to pry me off you.”
This is my first Darcy Burke novel, and I will definitely be reading more!
**Received this ARC from Netgalley for an honest review**
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