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A review by laurenjodi
A Fine Passion by Stephanie Laurens
4.0
A Fine Passion
4.5 Stars
After barely escaping the Parson's noose, Jack Warnfleet flees London for the Gloucestershire countryside only to encounter the lovely yet warrior-like Lady Clarice Altwood, who has very definite opinions about life, love, and marriage.
Stephanie Laurens is a wonderful storyteller; her characters are exceedingly appealing, and she certainly knows how to write a sizzling hot sex scene. That said, her writing style takes some getting used to as her sentence structure can be awkward (albeit grammatically accurate) and her narrative more concise.
In terms of this installment, Jack and Clarice's reluctant lovers romance is my favorite in the series thus far. Clarice is a very forthright and opinionated heroine, and her prickly nature might not appeal to all readers. Nevertheless, for me, her take no prisoners attitude is a breath of fresh air.
Jack is very similar to the other heroes in the series - bored with the simpering debutantes of the ton and their marriage-obsessed mamas. He is, however, looking for a place to call home and a woman to love and have a family with. Once he sets his sights on Clarice, nothing will stand in his way.
The plot surrounding the investigation into Clarice's cousin and her return to London society is interesting, especially the hints at a traitor hiding amongst the highest echelons of society, but definitely takes a back seat to the charming romance.
To sum up, this is a delightful read and I am looking forward to finding out more about the mysterious and enigmatic Dalziel, although his book is the last in the series.
4.5 Stars
After barely escaping the Parson's noose, Jack Warnfleet flees London for the Gloucestershire countryside only to encounter the lovely yet warrior-like Lady Clarice Altwood, who has very definite opinions about life, love, and marriage.
Stephanie Laurens is a wonderful storyteller; her characters are exceedingly appealing, and she certainly knows how to write a sizzling hot sex scene. That said, her writing style takes some getting used to as her sentence structure can be awkward (albeit grammatically accurate) and her narrative more concise.
In terms of this installment, Jack and Clarice's reluctant lovers romance is my favorite in the series thus far. Clarice is a very forthright and opinionated heroine, and her prickly nature might not appeal to all readers. Nevertheless, for me, her take no prisoners attitude is a breath of fresh air.
Jack is very similar to the other heroes in the series - bored with the simpering debutantes of the ton and their marriage-obsessed mamas. He is, however, looking for a place to call home and a woman to love and have a family with. Once he sets his sights on Clarice, nothing will stand in his way.
The plot surrounding the investigation into Clarice's cousin and her return to London society is interesting, especially the hints at a traitor hiding amongst the highest echelons of society, but definitely takes a back seat to the charming romance.
To sum up, this is a delightful read and I am looking forward to finding out more about the mysterious and enigmatic Dalziel, although his book is the last in the series.