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I liked the book and surprisingly I liked Somerton - which after reading A Gentleman Never Tells and How to Tame Your Duke - I honestly didn't think was possible.

I liked the relationship between Somerton and Luisa aka Markham - the interaction between them before her disguise is uncovered is very entertaining.

The book has a little of everything in it - maybe it has a little too much of everything - we have jealousy, a brooding/wounded quasi hero, a princess in hiding, a love triangle, obsession, lust, adventure, betrayal and finally true love.

Having read A Gentleman Never Tells, I was already concerned about Somerton as a hero and I was hoping to see him in a totally different light in this book - and I did - to an extent - I found his obsession with Elizabeth disturbing and made believing that he could love Luisa very difficult. Halfway though the book and he still hasn't let her go - even after he knew Luisa was a woman. Then we find out not only does he have a bastard child with the first wife of Luisa's sister's husband (whom they are raising as their own child) but he also had an affair with the stepmother of her other sister's husband - it made me cringe.

I honestly didn't feel his love for Luisa until almost the very end of the book - he was remote with her and considering his past relationships - I guess I can understand that - but the way he obsessed about his first wife, made me feel sorry for Luisa. I don't think he really loved Elizabeth - but his actions towards her seemed much more intense and passionate than his actions towards Luisa.

The story ends well and I did finally believe that he truly loved her - but it was touch and go there for awhile

And the Epilogue aka babylogue was sweet - but it had a bit of an ick factor for me as well - it just doesn't seem possible to me that they could all just come together (the ex-wife with her new husband, the cuckolded husband and bastard child).

In the end, I am glad I read the book, but I don't think I would consider it a keeper.


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How to School Your Scoundrel A Princess in Hiding Romance Juliana Gray 9780425265680 Books Reviews

It was good, but I was expecting it to have a more explanatory ending!
Intriguing
I enjoyed this book, it was fun, happy, mysterious, I would recommend it and do hope many people will read it
This is definitely my favorite of the series, mostly because there is a lot more action and the story moves to Italy and then back to Holstein-Schweinwald-Huhnhof as Luisa attempts to regain her throne and defeat the anarchists. I also appreciated that Luisa and Somerton didn't just jump into bed together. There was a logical progression in their relationship, and they did the honorable thing (which is saying a lot for a scoundrel such as Somerton). It was a challenge to redeem Somerton, since he was pretty much the bad guy in at least two other lines of this story, but by the end, there was no question he had found the right woman and deserved his HEA. I loved the epilogue, because I just bet the family reunions are a doozy!
I enjoyed this book, after reading the previous books which were also great reads I wasn't sure if this would be a dud but the author has proven herself. I not only recommend this book but the series as well.
I loved this story, Somerton and 'Markham' were perfect for each other. Somerton is a revelation, and while portrayed badly in an earlier book, he turns out to be completely loyal and capable of deep emotion for those he loves, and who fall under his protection. Because of his childhood and upbringing he is completely unable to show his emotions and hides his feelings behind his ruthless exterior. He wife made no effort to know him and refused to move on and make the most of her life with him - I actually ended up not liking Elizabeth at all. Luisa/Markham saw him for who he was and loved him for it, didn't want to change him, didn't find his ruthlessness off putting and in fact admired those qualities in him. I loved that all his ruthless qualities weren't diminished or reformed by his love for Luisa. If you like a strong brooding wicked hero you'll love this book. This has definitely been added to my favorites list.
I must say this was a well written book. The author is a delight to read, the dialogue is good, if at times sparse, and by that I mean people talk more in real life and usually say too much, not too little. In either case, it was well done.

I did not like the Scoundrel at all. I liked Luisa of course and especially her father, Rudolf. Ok, ok, he is hardly a key character but for obvious reasons I liked him. Luisa definetely needed to grow as a leader. Always taken care of and letting others do the work. Well that changes and for the good.

It is my firm belief that if you want to free a country from tyranny, it needs to be done by those under its rule. Outside help is essential, but the real work needs to be done by those whose lives are effected the most. As so finally Luisa leads.

And the traitor in their midst, was a little hard to believe. I won't spoil it here, but that one was hard to wrap my suspension of disbelief around . . . as it were.

I thought there was too much here though. Somerton's story consumes most of the book. And let me say, I'm not sympathetic to Lady Somerton or her lover. As for the Duke, he is kind of a creep at times. Keeping his neice in the dark. Manipulating Somerton, Lady Somerton and Ronald as well as a host of "agents" around the world.

But like I said before, it is a good read. The scene where the dad and son connect was very good. As a father, I really feel badly for Somerton, especially the way he was raised. Deep scares and so he needs to grow too. Still he is a tough character to like, at least for me.
I liked the book and surprisingly I liked Somerton - which after reading A Gentleman Never Tells and How to Tame Your Duke - I honestly didn't think was possible.

I liked the relationship between Somerton and Luisa aka Markham - the interaction between them before her disguise is uncovered is very entertaining.

The book has a little of everything in it - maybe it has a little too much of everything - we have jealousy, a brooding/wounded quasi hero, a princess in hiding, a love triangle, obsession, lust, adventure, betrayal and finally true love.

Having read A Gentleman Never Tells, I was already concerned about Somerton as a hero and I was hoping to see him in a totally different light in this book - and I did - to an extent - I found his obsession with Elizabeth disturbing and made believing that he could love Luisa very difficult. Halfway though the book and he still hasn't let her go - even after he knew Luisa was a woman. Then we find out not only does he have a bastard child with the first wife of Luisa's sister's husband (whom they are raising as their own child) but he also had an affair with the stepmother of her other sister's husband - it made me cringe.

I honestly didn't feel his love for Luisa until almost the very end of the book - he was remote with her and considering his past relationships - I guess I can understand that - but the way he obsessed about his first wife, made me feel sorry for Luisa. I don't think he really loved Elizabeth - but his actions towards her seemed much more intense and passionate than his actions towards Luisa.

The story ends well and I did finally believe that he truly loved her - but it was touch and go there for awhile

And the Epilogue aka babylogue was sweet - but it had a bit of an ick factor for me as well - it just doesn't seem possible to me that they could all just come together (the ex-wife with her new husband, the cuckolded husband and bastard child).

In the end, I am glad I read the book, but I don't think I would consider it a keeper.