Thursday, 28 October 2010

Because You're Mine - Lisa Kleypas


Publication
1997, Avon, Capitol Theater #2

In short
Lady Madeline Matthews would rather shame herself than sacrifice her freedom - which is why, to avoid a marriage to an aging, lecherous lord, she seeks out the company of Logan Scott. A torrid affair with the notorious womanizer would surely condemn her in the eyes of good society.
Though a legend in the bedchamber, Logan is in truth an intensely private man tormented by past betrayals. Now a forward little minx is disrupting his life with her vibrant charm and unspoiled beauty, a high-spirited enchantress completely at sea in London’s sophisticated whirl. But when what begins with a kiss threatens to blossom into something more rapturous and real, will Logan and Madeline have the courage to drop the masks they hide behind in the name of love?

In words
After reading the first one in this series, I hoped I would like this one better and fortunately I did, although it still wasn't up to LK's usual standard, IMO. I was intrigued by Logan in the 1st book, but he didn't entirely live up to it in this book. Nice read, but nothing special.

In numbers
Voice - 2 (max 3)
Characters - 2 (max 3)
Romance - 2 (max 2)
Plot - 1 (max 2)
Sensuality - 1

No minus points
Total - 8
B = 7.5/10 = 3.5 stars

1 comment:

  1. I was only so so on both books in this short series. I read them first many years ago and then I reread Because You're Mine just a couple of years ago and liked it even less. I was pretty squicked out at the difference in ages and I found Madeline on the immature side. Of course judging by her age that's not surprising.

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