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“One of the rising stars of historical romance” beguiles with her Berkley debut of a brand-new trilogy (Booklist ).“The most powerfully original historical romance author working today.”—New York Times bestselling author Lisa KleypasThe mysterious Baroness von Seidlitz-Hardenberg is everything the Duke of Lexington ever wanted. But then she disappears without a trace. For the “baroness” is Venetia Easterbrook, a proper young widow with her own vengeful... more
while Beguiling the Beauty was beautifully written, I wasn’t feeling the romance
Full ReviewMs. Thomas is a writer whose craft grows more dazzling with each book she writes. In this novel, she explores deftly the nature of love, the power of beauty, and the damage men and women do to each other in the pursuit of both
Full ReviewComplex, compelling characters, an unusual and emotionally powerful plot, and prose with the range and beauty of music—what more can a reader ask for?
Full ReviewI found the romance in this book to be cold. It has quite a slow start... I think it all carries on too long
Full ReviewI love character-driven romance, and Sherry Thomas excels at it. Beguiling the Beauty builds a full-bodied romance on the foundation of a spare plot.
Full ReviewI never felt an amorous connection between Christian and Venetia and as a result their final admittance of love lacked a warmth or genuineness that I long for in a couple.
Full Reviewthe dialogue and sections that were focusing on Venetia and the duke's families were a bit on the long side and I found myself losing interest.
Full Reviewthe ending felt rushed, I just wanted more even though I knew there wasn’t more; if that’s possible.
Full ReviewThis is a great Victorian romance in which gossip and innuendoes are critical to unfairly destroying reputations. The lead couple is super
Full ReviewI thought the love story was fantastic; the writing compelling and amazing...I adored the book. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book
Full Reviewpopulated within those sparkling words were some very unlikeable characters. Even the secondary ones... I could not find it in my heart to like Venetia or Christian.
Full ReviewA sad state of affairs that should have tugged on my heart strings - yet it didn't...there was something missing from the romance between Christian and Venetia
Full ReviewI loved this book. I kept stopping when I was reading so I could clap my hands gleefully like a small child given her favorite present.
Full ReviewTake a not so original thought and turn it into a story that has you turning page after page, unable to set the book down? Well, that’s the point, isn’t it, when you read romance...I assure you, I was NOT disappointed.
Full Reviewone has to accept the premise that a man would hold onto a love-at-first-sight obsession for 10 years and a woman would fall in love with a man who deeply offended her. A little belief-suspending and this becomes an enjoyable book
Full ReviewDeception, mystery and the promise of something more kept my eyes glue to the pages. I could not put it down!
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