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“This book was pretty funny and had me giggling quite often. I love strong, confident female characters.
Carrie Hinkel-Gill wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
But I have to say that Sebastian was my favorite character of this book because he's such a devious little shit (sorry, but I still can't think of a better way to describe him. It's what my grandmother would have called him!). Wells had you constantly wondering just what antics he would pull next.
Of course, with the free nature of Gemma, you were always wondering what sort of trouble she might find herself in!
There were some very unexpected twists in this book too that made it enjoyable to read! ”
“ thought it was good. I wish there had been more interaction with the Gemma and Sebastian. I've seen similiar plots in other books.”
allison f wrote this review Saturday, July 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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retroredux wrote this review Friday, December 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
no scandal but lot of cliches.........., December 26, 2008
Synopsis:
She could overcome her infamous past-but not a present-day passion.
As a promise to her dying grandfather, self-proclaimed rake Sebastian Laidley has three months to marry off his childhood friend Gemma-or marry her himself. But this daughter of a notorious seductress has inherited her mother's charms, and when she turns them on Sebastian, he'll long to be the only man who wins her heart.
My Review:
Scandal's daughter unfortunately falls flat on it's promises. It has no scandal, no passion and very little originality. Knowing that this is a debut book, I tried to give the author the benefit of the doubt, hence three stars, but Scandal's Daughter is in actuality a two star book, and that's being generous.
The storyline is chock a block of every cliche, "I'm too much a Rake/tainted female to be married", "the misunderstandings" plot, "family scandal but family members are not what they appear to be", etc. I could go on but I don't want to bore you.
The heroine, Gemma, whose supposed to be this self sufficient dynamo, walks around the entire book with blinders on, not conprehending anyone elses motivations, not even realizing her grandfather, who she lives with, is dying, though the hero, realizes this as soon as he see the old man, after many years away. Gemma is about one step away for the dreaded "too stupid too live" title.
The one love scene was also "been there done that", the heroine, who berates herself constantly for feeling desire, thinking she must be "tainted" like her mother, then does a 180 turn and decides to become a wanton, right down to using protection her "scandalous" mother gives her.
The hero was not much better-Sebastian was a one dimensional cutout of many unreformed Rakes of past authors, nothing new here. It doesn't bode well for a less than 300 page book when you it takes almost five days to slog through, but I fell asleep several times trying to read this. This was one of those Historical Romances that the H/H literally fight their feelings until the last 10 pages-and it was not worth the wait.
Not recommended-3 stars.
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Jennifer Ray wrote this review Sunday, February 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Admitted rake Sebastian Laidley, the sixth Earl of Carleton, is not marriage material. No matter how he tries to convince his dying godfather of the fact, it doesn’t prevent him from agreeing to assist in finding the man’s granddaughter a husband before he passes. He has three months to marry lovely Gemma off, else he must marry the headstrong girl himself.
Sebastian devises a plan sure to find a match for his charge. But he never took into account the effect Gemma would have on him, the increasing irritation he would feel at the thought of her with any man but himself, nor the lady’s own reluctance to marry…
What a lovely read! Christine Wells’ book Scandal’s Daughter is a book sure to satisfy those who enjoy historical romances. My first read by this author, I was happy to find a well-written story, imaginative plot, and realistic characters I easily empathized with.
What I found most interesting was watching the evolution of both the hero and the heroine as the story progressed. Each of them begin the tale with certain beliefs concerning what is important to them, what they want in their individual futures. Before long, those beliefs are shaken, and by the book’s end, they realize that everything that is truly important can only be found together.
Scandal’s Daughter leaves the reader with some valuable truths – that no one is beyond forgiveness and redemption, and love really does conquer all.
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“Scandal's Daughter is one of the most well-rounded, appealing historical romances I've read. I felt I understood Scovy completely, even when he acted his worst. Gemma was so right for him - they just had to get together! The secondary characters supported the story beautifully, and I came away at the end feeling I understood families and all their struggles and love and machinations that little bit better. I look forward to reading more Christine Wells stories. ”
jennieadams wrote this review Saturday, October 27 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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