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Publisher:
The Wild Rose Press
Release Date:
May 2007
Genres:
Erotica
Historical Romance
ISBN:
eBook
9781601540652
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9781601540652
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No
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Reviewed by
Jennifer Ray
Review Posted:
June 2008
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Scandal drove Patience into seclusion three years ago, far from the wagging
tongues of the Ton. Through it all, she never lost the support of her family,
including her cherished young cousins. With those same cousins now set to make
their debut in London this year, Patience has promised that she will stand by
their side, acting as chaperone and ensuring they do not repeat her unfortunate
mistakes.
But Patience isn’t exactly aptly named. Indeed, the well-meaning but reckless
girl tries the patience of those around her time and again with her hare-brained
schemes. Never considering repercussions of her own actions beforehand, she
finds herself in compromising situations again and again. Still, she is
determined to look out for her innocent young cousins, despite her own ill-fated
ideas.
Viscount Rexley was not ready for a wife, and cannot believe his father has
signed a marriage contract on his behalf without consulting him first. Learning
that his family’s fate and reputation depend on the marriage, he reluctantly
agrees. When he meets the well-intentioned and socially inept woman promised as
his bride, he balks. His family’s reputation means everything to him, and he
won’t risk it – even for a creature as lovely and engaging as Patience.
But fate & love have a way of intervening in the most inconvenient ways, and
Rexley soon finds himself veritably smitten with his young bride-to-be who he
soon learns is ignorant of the marriage contract, leaving him no choice but to
woo the recalcitrant damsel. When danger rears its ugly head, he must save her
from a fate worse than social disgrace…
I have had the pleasure of reviewing several of C.H. Admirand’s novels, and can
say without reservation that this is an author who can always be relied on for a
great read! All of the stories I’ve read from her so far have been historicals
set in two different periods, and she has handled each with considerable
aplomb. I have to say that none of the blurbs I have read for Admirand’s books
really do them justice. None convey just how rich and lively the worlds she
creates are. PATIENCE is no exception to this.
The title character, Patience, is an admirable heroine. She is noble, warm,
with a giving nature that considers everyone else before herself. She also has
the most regrettable tendency towards acting before thinking, which lands her in
some hot water time and again. At times this ensues in some hilarity, but most
often it leaves her in danger of varying degrees.
Rexley is a man of great honor, a savior to women in distress, and the perfect
romantic hero. Although circumstance forces his betrothal upon him, he
approaches it with the grace of a gentleman who has set his sights on courting
the lady of his choosing. Of course, his natural attraction for Patience helps
in that regard immensely. Still, Rexley exhibits his noble nature repeatedly,
aiding not just his own lady-love, but saving the virtue and reputations of
other women as well – most notably his betrothed’s own cousins. Rexley’s
generosity and sense of justice knowns no boundaries, even extending to those of
the lesser classes when they suffer from ill-deeds.
Patience is not alone in her exploits by any means. Her cousins Charity and
Prudence not only join her in her schemes, but make a few bad choices of their
own. I suspect Admirand is subtly setting the stage for sequels starring these
two intriguing characters – at least I fervently hope so!
PATIENCE is a wonderful book guaranteed to satisfy readers who
love historical romances. With an appropriately reluctant heroine, a determined
hero, and a cast of well-rounded supporting characters bound by an intriguing
suspense plot, this is a book that will enjoy a long shelf life.
Note: This review was originally
written by Jennifer Ray for another review site. It is being reposted at
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