The book primarily focuses on Marco and Kate. Marco plays the role of a man who enjoys to partake in a life of drinking and womanizing. While these are most definitely hobbies of his, he also has another very important responsibility. Kate is the daughter of an American man, some would consider a pirate, and an English mother.
She made a promise when they were dying that she would attempt to form a relationship with her judgmental English grandfather. This has brought her to England, and placed her directly in the sights of Marco. He pursues her, and she refuses to fall for a man like him.
When they find themselves wrapped up in a murder mystery they have no choice but to become allies. The close contact just might spur something more. I have mixed feelings about To Tempt A Rake. I absolutely adored Kate, but Marco was setting off my sleazeball radar in a major way. I had difficulty finding any redeeming characteristics in him. When he finally revealed the haunted past that lead him to lead the life of a rouge, I found it very anticlimactic.
My lack of love for one of the main characters, paired with a very slow start to the first half of the book made it hard for me to want to continue reading. I also felt it was bogged down with too many characters. I had trouble keeping track of who was who, and felt the need to take notes to keep the large cast straight.
The plot did pick up after a murder that made me think of the board game Clue. Not a bad thing at all, as I love me some Clue. The second half of the book focuses more on Marco and Kate, and their quest to bring down the bad guys. This gave Marco a chance to redeem himself a bit, and I found the ick factor he provoked diminished slightly. Kate was really the driving force that kept me reading. Feb 01, Ing rated it it was ok. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Cara Elliott is a new to me author. I have not read the previous two books in this series so I'm not sure if I would have enjoyed the book more or not if I had read the previous two books first.
With that said I thought this book read well as a stand alone. I was never lost and could easily keep up with the story. It was the main couple that caused me to not enjoy the book. Kate and Marco as a couple was boring to me. I could never really get into their storyline or into them as individuals. Kat Cara Elliott is a new to me author. Kate is a scientist and has been brought up in a life away from the London ton. Her mother ran off and married a man not acceptable to her family and was cut off.
Kate is back in her grandfathers life and the ton to fulfill her parents wish to make amends with her grandfather. She has traveled all over with her parents and has been taught to think. You would think with all that I would have found her character more interesting but I was never able to enjoy Kate. My main reason for not enjoying her character was the fact that it was repeatedly brought up over and over again throughout the book how she didn't fit into society and how much she didn't enjoy it.
I get it but man it seems like every other page kept pointing to this fact. Also she makes comments about her grandfather being awful but I never really got that. I never saw his interactions with Kate as being awful. It felt more like the grandfather just didn't know how to act around the heroine. As for Marco he's a rake. He has a reason for his rakish behavior which I found a little weak as a reasoning for him to act so blase about life. He was a bit more interesting then Kate but not by much. I thought the story had too much happening in it and could never see why these two even liked each other.
There wasn't much time spent on the development of their relationship. All I ever got was they were in lust with each other and nothing more. The secondary love story between the grandfather and a fellow scientist friend of Kate kept this book entertaining for me. The little interaction between these two fulfilled the romance I was looking for. The murder mystery plot of this book kept me reading until the end. I am sad that I didn't enjoy this book as much as I would have liked. I have heard nothing but great things about it. I didn't work for me but if you like historical romances with murder mystery, smart heroines, and secret spy hero then you'll enjoy this book.
These are all elements that would normally guarantee enjoyment for me but somehow in this case fell flat. Dec 30, Lisa rated it really liked it Shelves: Kate Woodbridge had a very unusual childhood for a granddaughter of a duke. She traveled the world with her parents acquiring expertise in botany and has no real claim for all the traditional English customs. But a promise to her dying parents forces her to return to London and try to build a relationship with the stogy old duke. Thankfully she meets up with the other intellectual ladies in the 'Circle of Sin' and has somewhere where she feels like she belongs but she still does not tell the lad Kate Woodbridge had a very unusual childhood for a granddaughter of a duke.
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Thankfully she meets up with the other intellectual ladies in the 'Circle of Sin' and has somewhere where she feels like she belongs but she still does not tell the ladies all her shameful secrets of her past. When she meets the cousin of one of her friends, Marco, the Conte of Como, she is quite flustered as they have met in the past and she just hopes Marco does not remember her.
Too bad he eventually places her unique scent and remembers where and why they have meet before. By this time they are both at her grandfathers country home for a party, Kate is there at her grandfathers request, and Marco is there on some secret business for the government and everything goes into a tailspin when there is a murder and the blame is pointed at Kate. This is the third book I have read from Cara Elliott and I have enjoyed every single one. It has a wonderful mix of heated romance, mystery and touching relationships between family members.
There is a small side romance between a couple of the older characters that I very much enjoyed and thought it added a nice warmth to the storyline, along with a few chuckles, watching those two hard headed people butt heads. You can feel the attraction between Kate and Marco right away, and even though they previously met in the second book To Surrender To A Rogue you don't need to read them in order, though you do get more of a sense of their early relationship.
When Kate and Marco must embark on an adventure together that neither one expected, Marco finally comes to terms with why his is such a rogue this part I thought could have been expanded upon a bit more to give him a bit more history and Kate finally finds the love she has been missing since her parents death from more than one place. This is an excellent trilogy and I look forward to future books from Ms Elliott. I won this book on goodreads.
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Jun 15, Book Review Diva rated it really liked it Shelves: While attending one of her friends parties, Kate notices a familiar face across the room. That familiar face is the notorious rake Lord Marco Ghiradelli. Kate hopes that Marco does not recognize her, because if he does, he will know that Kate picked pocketed him in Naples while he was drunk. Lord Marco Ghiradelli can have any women he so desires, and women he desires now includes the beautiful Kate Woodbridge. Marco will put what he came to the party for aside and immediately do what it takes to protect Kate, even if means opening his heart up to her and putting his own life in danger.
I loved this book and how the romance and the murder mystery combined so well together in this novel. Aug 26, Dueep J. I normally do not give a new author, I am reading A bad review, because I know all about the amount of trouble taken in writing a book.
This star is for the botanical knowledge in this book. The rest of the book goes beyond awful. The chemistry between the two Main leads to just about that between cheese and Chalk..
Besides, the author is absolutely crazy about the word Bum. She uses it Once every two pages. If the heroine is not falling on her Bum, she is rubbing it or she is watching the hero' I normally do not give a new author, I am reading A bad review, because I know all about the amount of trouble taken in writing a book. If the heroine is not falling on her Bum, she is rubbing it or she is watching the hero's posterior. When one reaches the stage when "he threw her and her bum "bounced on the mattress" you begin winding up the book for the throw to the wall. So a bit about the story — you have already got an inkling about the style of writing in the paragraph above — the hero has a propensity of frequenting the whore houses and Low dives of Europe.
That is where he is good to find the heroine Who turns out to be the granddaughter of a Duke, no less. Her mama ran away with an American sea captain. That is to say that American Sea captains frequented the aristocratic circles of Mayfair, or the daughters of Dukes Went slumming in lowdown dives, to find American sea captains with which to elope. So anyway, the granddaughter comes back to her grandfather, and keeps protesting that she is not a lady. My father was a pirate. So naturally, he forces her to bed him, saying "You stole my purse.
So you still owe me. Jan 29, April rated it it was amazing Shelves: It is the third in the "Circle of Sin", series but can be read as a stand alone. It is well written with depth,details,fast paced,twists and turns. The "Circle of Sin" is a group of scholarly ladies, who would rather engage in scientific experiments than have afternoon tea with the ton. That is until love enters the equation. This story has love,romance, sweet sensuality, passion, treachery, spy,murder, transcontinental adventure, guilt,secrets, coming to terms with the past and moving to the future.
Kate and Marco have a past secret, if Marco remembers will Kate's future be destroyed? Kate, an outspoken,beautiful, rebellious part American, with a fiery temper, and a past that would make you quiver in your boots. Goes from a rebellious American to a resourceful lady who know her worth,strengths and her weakness.
Marco,is handsome, womanizer, a spy, alluring and mysterious with dark secrets and guilt from his past. He will go from a reckless rogue to a caring, loving husband who finally can leave his guilt behind and move forward. Sparks fly from the moment they meet until the story ends. Together, Kate and Marco, embark on an adventure of marriage,trying to save their country,save each other and return home unharmed and fully intact of their senses. I would recommend this book especially if you enjoy fast paced,adventure, mystery and sweet sensuality with a happy ending you will enjoy this one too.
This book was received for review from the publisher and details can be found at Forever, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing and My Book Addiction and More. Jan 30, Sherri rated it liked it Shelves: Although this is the third book in the series, it can definitely be read as a stand alone novel.
I enjoyed both main characters. They are both strong personalities with purpose in their lives, although society may not recognize their choices. Marco Ghiradelli, Conte of Como, is a man with many secrets. Kate Woodbridge is the granddaughter of the Duke who is hosting the house party. She previously robbed the Conte of Como in a brothel in Naples. So there is some history between the two of them. Kate and Marco have sparks flying between them the moment they are reunited. At the house party, a murder draws them together and they must solve the mystery in order to avoid Kate being framed.
I really enjoyed the mystery and romance of this book. Altogether a good solid read. Recommended for historical romance buffs that like strong, independent females and rakish males, along with banter that is quick and cutting. Feb 09, BecksBookPicks rated it liked it. I found this to be a cute book. It caught my attention and kept me interested until the end.
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This is one of those book where you meet the characters and you really get to know them. You feel the spark between the two and you can feel that they are really drawn to one another. It is almost right past the halfway point that the mystery begins. This is when it starts to get really interesting. You are no longer reading about these two characters and there attraction to one another that they must f I found this to be a cute book.
You are no longer reading about these two characters and there attraction to one another that they must fight off, but there is a murder and Kate is a suspect. She had to prove her innocence and her and Marco join together to prove this and who the killer really was. So you might be asking, why did I only give this book 3 stars. The story line wasn't quite fresh in my opinon and while I did it enjoy it as I stated from the time I begun it to the ending, I had this book figured out. However, I still think this book is a great read. Jan 31, Lisarenee rated it really liked it Shelves: Kate Woolbridge is not your average English Lady.
In fact she's really not a Lady or English. While her mother was the daughter of a Duke, her father was a American sea captain whom her mother married and ran off with. Most would refer to her father as a pirate. Kate has lead an unusual life and traveled to many different ports.
Now that her parents are deceased she's decided to try to mend bridges with the only family member she still has, her grandfather, The Duke of Cluyne. Marco, the Conte of Como, is a Italian rake. He doesn't do relationships, but something about Kate draws him to her. Her scent stirs a distant memory and if he ever unravels what that memory is Kate's dirty little secret may come out and she'll be ruined.
A book with murder, espionage, humor, and a touch of naughtiness makes for an enjoyable read. Oh, almost forgot to mention, I got this book free from a Goodreads first reads giveaway. Jan 17, Danes rated it did not like it. The character development is not sufficient. In my opinion, Kate is not convincing with the direction she pretends her life should go.
Marco is not intriguing. The cliche's are endless.
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What about the cultural differences? Is love so simple that any one man of such soothing charisma will continually put up with Kate's personality? And what about her past. It just seems fabricated to back into this plot which is for her two most conflicting loved ones to fight for her honor This book i The character development is not sufficient.
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This book is more about sexually driven situations rather than actual gripping drama. Life is much more complicated. This stuff is cookie-cutter material. Potential plots give way to classic cliche's. Do yourself a favor and just re-read a classic, like Little Women. Now that's time well spent no matter how many times you read it. Jan 19, Chrissy rated it really liked it Shelves: To Tempt A Rake is the third book in the circle of sin series. I always like to read series in order but I haven't read the first two books yet. I thought after reading To Tempt A Rake that it could be read as a stand alone.
I enjoyed this historical romance from the beginning to the end. This book had the right amount of mystery, romance and even murder. The characters in this book came to life for me and I was suddenly lost up in the novel. By receiving a complimentary copy and giveaway opportunity it in no way obligates me to write a good or bad review. I am an honest reviewer and my reviews are based on my own opinion and written only by me. Dec 06, Judith rated it really liked it. A new Cara Elliott book that is very readable, an interesting story about an independent woman who has returned to England because of a death-bed promise to her mother, that she will seek to reconcile with her grandfather, a wealthy and powerful English duke.
She is an expert botanist, and in addition she manages to thumb her nose at Polite Society numerous times. Now she is caught up in a murder mystery that appears to be pointing the finger of guilt directly at her. Fun romance for several cha A new Cara Elliott book that is very readable, an interesting story about an independent woman who has returned to England because of a death-bed promise to her mother, that she will seek to reconcile with her grandfather, a wealthy and powerful English duke.
Fun romance for several characters, sexual attraction that seems to remain unresolved for quite a portion of the novel, murder and mayhem, and difficult family relationship issues.
One of those books one can hardly bear to put down. My housework got put on hold for this one! Alle prijzen zijn inclusief BTW en andere heffingen en exclusief eventuele verzendkosten en servicekosten. Elektronica topcadeaus Korting op parfum Cadeauwinkel Cadeaukaarten Kerst voordeel. Ebooks kunnen worden gelezen op uw computer en op daarvoor geschikte e-readers. Ebooks lezen is heel makkelijk: Samenvatting Kate Woodbridge has spent most of her life sailing to exotic ports around the globe, acquiring an expertise in botany, along with a few less ladylike skills. So when a deathbed promise to her parents brings her to London to seek reconciliation with her grandfather, the imperious Duke of Cluyne, she feels like a fish out of water.
Her outspoken views and fiery temper tend to set off sparks in Society-especially with the rakish Conte of Como. A devil-may-care rogue, Marco finds the alluring and mysterious Kate a tempting target for his flirtations. But when murder strikes at the duke's country house party he begins to suspect that she's hiding a dark secret.
He has his own clandestine reasons for offering to help her prove her innocence. And so begins a journey of dangerous deception that leads from England to the glittering ballrooms of Vienna, where Marco and Kate must duel with a deadly villain. Toon meer Toon minder. Author Cara Elliott has created a magnificently compelling read! She has paired a scholar and a scoundrel Huntress Book Reviews, huntressreviews.
A well-constructed novel of relationships and suspense. Great character development, plentiful dialogue often touched with humor, spicy sexual tension, and exciting plotlines combine to make it a winner. In this nicely steamy debut, The characters experience real growth. James and Alessandra fight like cats and dogs, Elliott's ability to merge adventure, romance and an intriguing historical backdrop will captivate her readers and earn their accolades.
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