Lord Fox's Pleasure

by Helen Dickson

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373304390
• ISBN13: 9780373304394
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Lord Fox has marriage on his mind...

Lord Lucas Fox had spent the past decade in political exile from England, as he had remained loyal to the crown instead of Cromwell's Protectorate. During his years of exile, Lord Fox had managed to acquire quite a fortune, but also suffered from treachery that almost left him dead. With King Charles II now securely on the throne, Lord Fox returned to England in triumph, determined to weed out those who would assassinate Lucas. While riding his horse in a welcoming parade, Lord Fox spies the most beautiful woman he had seen in quite some time and pulls her upon his horse to kiss her. He later learns that the woman is the youngest sister of his close friend, Thomas Fairworthy, and that the more Lucas grows to know the bewitching young woman, the more determined Lucas is to make her his bride!Prudence Fairworthy had held a torch for her brother's friend, Adam, and had hoped that Adam would notice that she had turned into a woman during his absence. Adam, however, is married now, and Prudence feels the pangs of a broken heart. She also feels vexed by her brother Thomas' friend, Lord Fox, who seems to ignite her temper every time she sees him. Everyone warns her that he is nothing but a rake - but what will she do when she discovers that he has marriage on his mind?I really enjoyed reading this book. I was caught up in the story from the first page. There was such a wealth of details and history in this book, I almost felt like I had been transported back in time and was actually watching the story unfold with my very eyes. Unlike many books that have a lot of details, the details were not overwhelming and only served to enhance the story itself. The only reasons I didn't give this book five stars were the tempers of Lord Fox and Prudence. Prudence acted like a spoiled, selfish little girl, and she seemed to delight in causing trouble for her brother Thomas and for Lord Fox himself. She spent so much of her time berating everyone that I couldn't form an attachment to her character. As for Lord Fox, he was often considerate and charming, but sometimes he flew off the wall for no reason and made Prudence's life, and those around him, very unpleasant. He seemed to enjoy scolding her, often for behavior that is typical for a teenager. Still, I enjoyed this book immensely, and if I could give it four and a half stars, I would. The sexual tension between Lord Fox and Prudence is tangible and you can almost feel the sparks when you touch the book. So if you enjoy a Regency romance filled with history, adventure, and romance, I am sure you will not be disappointed in this book.