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The Gamekeeper's Lady (2011)

by Ann Lethbridge(Favorite Author)

3.5 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

037329641X (ISBN13: 9780373296415)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Harlequin

series

Rakes in Disgrace

review 1: This was surprisingly one of the best Regency romances I read. I tend to find them too stiff-upper-lip and droll but picked this one up because the premise seemed a bit different - illegitimacy and a disowned lord getting together. But, I was pleasantly surprised by the first half of the book. Towards the end I felt that the plot was getting a bit too thick and full of characters for my liking but it still held together never-the-less, so I've given it 5 stars instead of 4, for pure enjoyment.
review 2: This one of three Harlequin Historicals I got in a recent order and I was pleased with all three of them. I will be giving brief reviews on all.I have always been fascinated by the idea of a member of the ton in 'disguise' as someone far beneath him. This is ... morethe first book in Ann's 'Rakes in Disguise' series.Lord Robert Mountford is a devil may care rake of the first order, dallying with widows, married ladies, gambling, everything that is required for the dissipated life of a rake. He goes a step too far and finds himself shunned by his peers and kicked to the cobblestone walk by his imperial father. His older twin brother offers to help monetary wise, but proud Robert will have none of it.Cut to three years later, and Robert has been working hard these last years, trying to save enough money to pay back his debts. He secures the job of assistant gamekeeper at the Wynchwood Estate. It is here he comes across Frederica Bracewell, niece of the owner. She is treated more as a servant than a beloved member of the family, because she has a cloud of shame over her head, she was illegitimate. Frederica is no raving beauty, and she stutters, but the beyond handsome Robert sees something in her that appeals to him greatly.Federica is like no lady Robert has ever met, she draws, quite well in fact, and after seeing Robert shirtless, asks if he will pose for her. One thing leads to another and sparks ignite between the two. When the story stayed focused and Robert and Frederica in that small gamekeeper's cottage, I was enchanted. Wonderful couple, so much to overcome. And the love scenes sizzled.But I found the conflict near the end of the book that took place at a masked ball somewhat convolutedand predictable, but it did not take away from the overall enjoyment of the read.Well written, well developed characters, the heat between the hero and heroine was sensual and lush, and the story worked best when it stayed focused on the two in that small little cottage.3.5 stars out of 4 for the book less

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