Naughty by Nature

by Barbara Pierce

Book Overview

Patience Rose Farnaly was easily lured away from her wealthy family by the false love of a dangerous man. Rather than face a grim future on the streets, Patience struggled to find honest work as an actress. But when the irresistibly charming Earl of Ramscar offers her legitimate employ in London as a lady's companion to his sister, Patience snaps up the chance although her attraction to Ramscar leaves her on shaky ground. Ever since a devastating...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312947968
• ISBN13: 9780312947965
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

very naughty

This I thought was the best in the series. I loved Ramscar he sounded so sexy. The part in the tub was up there the love making is veery hot. I loved the names that are picked out for the men they have another meaning to them as you read in the book. I am so looking forward to the next one.

Love This Author! Naughty and Oh So Nice!

Patience Farnaly was just fifteen when she was lured away from her wealthy home by the assurances of a charlatan who promised to marry and make her an actress. Lied to and ruined Patience soon realized her mistake yet survived years of abuse until a providential accident gave her some release. Trying to live an honest life with a traveling troupe of players Patience met the very charming Earl of Ramscar, who offered her a new proposition - an offer to employ her as a Lady's companion to his sister - the chance she's been waiting for, but could she handle the budding attraction to her new employer. After a devastating fire left his sister Meredith scarred for life, and his mother and other sister dead, Ramscar vowed to keep her safe. Now that he's hired Patience as her companion his conscience is somewhat clear, but fantasies of the beautiful companion are definitely doing a number on his overactive libido. Plus if the truth came out on Patience's background, his sister's season might be over before it even begins. *** Ah, once more we enter the halls of the domain of les sauvage nobles- those nobles who embrace freedom at all costs, yet for Ramscar, the footloose ways of the nobles are fast becoming less and less likely to keep his attention which has been re-focused on the delightful Lady's maid he hired as his sister's companion. Ms. Pierce has once again enthralled me with her captivating storytelling abilities. Tinged with moments of titillating dialog, in all the right places, the love affair between Ramscar and Patience unfurls with equal amounts of honest passion and layer upon layer of respect and trust which had been missing in Patience's life. At the tender age of fifteen, Patience had endured the worst in believing the honeyed words and promises of a cad who used her ill. That early life of survival taught Patience much about the cruel nature of man, but it took the trust and love of a good man to regain her self-esteem. I loved the scene where Ramscar, so caught up in Patience's beauty, worried over whether or not he had done the right thing in hiring an actress to help his sister. I believe it was pivotal moment when overhearing Patience speaking with Meredith to calm her fears that Ramscar realized he had done a good thing and the little actress would work out fine. It was at that same time that I believe Patience felt good about herself and began to realize her own self worth. Pierce brought in a splendid cast of secondary characters, including Meredith whose scars kept her from facing the world; Ramscar's friends from previous stories; and coupled this with a dash of intrigue from Patience's past that threatened to ruin her new-found happiness. All in all, I was immersed from the first page to the last and encourage new readers to experience the thrill from this captivating new author. Highly recommended! Marilyn Rondeau, [...]

Sensual and Heartwarming!

Fans of romance, and especially Barbara Pierce fans, will fall in love with this "Naughty" tale of passion that captivates the reader from the very first pages. Patience Rose Farnaly dreamed of being an actress. As a young girl of only fifteen, she is lured away from her upstanding aristocratic family by a ruthless con man, Julian Phoenix, for the theatre's bright lights, but instead is abused. When an accident occurs, she leaves him for dead and joins another theatre group as Miss Winslow, feeling hurt and shamed to think of returning to her family. While entertaining with her new group at one of London's finest homes, she meets the handsome and charming Fowler Knowden, Earl of Ramscar. Ram finds the audacious and beautiful Patience Rose as the one who could possibly bring his sister, Meredith, severely burned by a fire and living as a hermit; out of the house and into society. Not only does Patience have the "patience," but the style to bring Meredith out into society like a shining star. There is also mystery and intrigue, as well as the joy of a reunion for the lovely and kind Patience. "Naughty by Nature" is truly a beautiful, touching, and yet sensual story with happy endings not just for Meredith, but true love for Patience and Ram. Not since Maddy and Christian Langland, Duke of Jerveaux in Laura Kinsdale's "Flowers from the Storm" have I been so touched by a story. Ms. Pierce has written many entertaining and well-written romances, this is definitely one of her best!

as sexy and exciting as it is NAUGHTY!

Patience threw away the life of privilege and security her wealthy family could provide to run off with an unscrupulously dangerous man. Rather than return home in disgrace or live on the streets she opts to seek honest work as an actress - until the Earl of Ramscar offers her a position as a companion to his sister. Fowler Knowden, Earl of Ramscar, has every intention of presenting his sister to society and secure her a husband. Not a simple task considering Meredith has lived virtually in seclusion since the fire that left her scarred and their mother and sister dead. Securing a companion in a bid to make her more comfortable with the changes that are about to occur. Ramscar just hadn't counted on the effect she's having on his libido. Since the `unfortunate' demise of Julian Phoenix, the man who lured Patience away from her family, she's worked hard to keep the small group of traveling actors together. Things are starting to come unraveled and the offer of steady employment as a companion to Meredith gives Patience an opportunity she'd not dare dream possible. By using her skills as an actress and unexpectedly witty comments she manages to win over Ramscar's introverted sister and inadvertently Ramscar. While they battle their growing attraction, Patience helps Meredith prepare for their trip to London. It's soon obvious that their attraction is too strong to deny and they begin to embark on an illicit affair - one that while immensely satisfying and showing Patience the joys of sex with a `skilled' man also threatens Ramscar's status among his peers known as the les sauvages nobles. Patience has deep dark secrets in her past that she's fearful will destroy the happiness she's found with Ramscar, but will he really turn his back on her if the truth is revealed? I found NAUGHTY BY NATURE to be a thoroughly enjoyable story on many different levels. Patience's innocence, Meredith's fears and Ramscar's love for them both really pulls this story together and makes you care about what happens to them. Barbara Pierce captivates her readers by combining suspense, charming characters, and unique situations with such delightful results that you won't be able to put this book down until you've read every last word. While this book is a continuation of the CARLISLE SERIES, it can be read as a stand alone - but if you're like me you'll want to know about what happened in the previous books. NAUGHTY BY NATURE is the third installment in Barbara Pierce's CARLISLE SERIES. If you haven't already picked up copies of WICKED UNDER THE COVERS and SINFUL BETWEEN THE SHEETS then be sure to do so - and of course be on the lookout for the next book, SCANDALOUS BY NIGHT, due out in August 2008. Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

delcious, touching, delightful

Pierce scores again with her books for St. Martin's Press. I love the colorful, sexy covers, but what's even better are the stories inside. This one is so heart-warming. Patience Farnley was only fourteen years old when she believed a rake, and actor, and followed him away from her sheltered life. Soon she is betrayed by the dazzling man, and left ruined, and with a headache of handling the acting troupe he abandoned when he abandoned her. Down the road, she meets the handsome Earl Ramcar, Fowler Knowden. Fowler has a sister who is a recluse because she is scarred from a fire. He offers Patience the chance to become a companion to his sister, hoping the enchanting Patience will help ease the pain of seclusion for his sibling. Of course, he desires Patience for himself, and soon their passion cannot be denied. As Patience find happiness in Fowler's arms, the specter of her past comes a calling to try and ruin the new life she has built for herself. Very touching story, with characters that were instantly alive for me, that made me care.