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Pickpocket Countess (2008)

by Bronwyn Scott(Favorite Author)

3.43 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0373294891 (ISBN13: 9780373294893)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Harlequin

review 1: *oogles the cover* Hot Damn! Why doesn't mine have this cover? Mine is a two pack of regency sins, doubt my partner would think my reading so innocent if it had that cover though xD Why is it if you don't actually read, you assume all books are 'boring' and there's no way any of them could have sex in them? I had a guy ask me why I was laughing as I read the other night, and when I replied that the scene I was reading was getting so steamy it was ridiculous, he stared at me in surprise and asked what the book was about- not anything interesting, surely?Hah, well anyway, this one was a true delight. I really liked the idea that Nora was so much more in control of the situation- the scene where she leaves Brandon wanting is my favorite xDAnother great regency romance, and ya... morey! I have another one of this author's to read today! What a treat!
review 2: Most HR don't have a female thief. Most HR heroines are virgins. Most HR don't bring to life the dangers of industrialization. This is obviously not a normal HR.Set in 1831, the issues that seemed to play a great part in the story is the Reform Act, along with the rising number of factories in England (with a shot at child labor). The heroine is Nora, a merchant's daughter become Manchester's infamous 'Cat'- a Robin Hood-like figure for the 19th century. She steals for investors for factories, instilling fear in those who want to bring in this dangerous institution. The hero, Brandon, is the Earl of Stockport and the man who may be capable of taming The Cat. When the two meet, passion flares between them, making both of them lose sight of their goals. But with time, the enemies can no longer pretend that they fighting against each other and must team up to protect their reputations and the livelihood of the common people. Nora and Brandon are a great team. They have very real attraction and interact with a ready passion beneath the veneer. They do make it hot, even with their clothes on. The characters are easy to like and understand, though we may not always hold their beliefs. Nora was a novel character, because she was not exactly a rich, privileged innocent lady that one associates with HR. She is athletic, motivated and compassionate, and previously married. A veritable modern independent woman. The addition of Jack, Brandon's friend, was nice for variety. I hope to see a book for him. This book wasn't amazing, but it was a very good read and incorporates a 'bad girl' heroine, a major plus. I would recommend this for anyone who like the H/H challenging each other and want a change from the normal HR premise. less

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