Seduced

by Pamela Britton

Book Overview

Lucien St. Aubyn and Elizabeth Montclair hate each other-well, perhaps not hate, but something akin to a strong loathing. Lucien sees Elizabeth as the biggest snob who ever danced upon Society's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446611298
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Forever
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

A murdering whoremonger?

'Seduced' by Pamela Britton is humorous historical romance novel. I enjoyed the batter between the two main characters was funny and real. The storyline that Lucien losses a bet and has to wear a dress is very funny. I cried, laughed and over all ended the book satisfied to have enjoyed magnificent story. I would recommend this novel and The Lady Lies by Samantha Saxon.

Romance with a courtroom drama

I enjoyed this book enough to make a point of ordering everything else the author has written. Among the things I enjoyed about it were:1) The characters were believable and interesting. Our heroine is largely an open book, though a well-written character, but there are a number of mysteries surrounding the hero that are revealed slowly as the book progresses. I believe the author did a good job of pacing when it came to handling the hero, and it kept me very interested.2) I believe the secondary characters in the book were somewhat more believable -- better drawn -- than the secondary characters tend to be in many romance novels. It may not be a big thing, but I find it helps me get into the story when the conversations the main characters are having with others in the story, and the actions of secondary characters, seems realistic and three-dimensional.3) Although it is but a small portion of the book in terms of pages, the trial drama is well constructed. For courtroom dramas in novels to work, as I believe this one does, it has to be on an intellectual level. That is, we really have to think that both sides in the trial are putting forth their best arguments but that somehow there is some fact, some piece of evidence, that we the reader and the characters in the trial have not considered or which have not been revealed to us. And that missing piece, when it is revealed, cannot be unbelievable or contrived. That is the case here, which adds a satisfying legal twist to the plot.4) The heroine's evolving appreciation for the hero, whom she dislikes as the book begins, are based on something more significant than his clothes and his looks. And it is not overdone. Too often in regency romance novels the hero is the best looking, best-dressed, most tan (in a culture that didn't perceive a tan as a plus, in a country with scarcely any sun) and most muscular guy around, and the heroine is attracted to him on a hormonal level. Lust at first sight, so to speak, or soon thereafter. The hero in this book has the usual physical attractiveness, but the heroine comes to like and love him for qualities he has that are far less superficial.5) As the book progresses, the hero has a change of attitude about not only the heroine but his life. The reasons he does so are credible and well-handled. He becomes an increasingly sympathetic character and one the reader truly roots for by the time the trial part begins.

Outstanding Book and New Author for Me!

I had not read Britton before picking up this copy of "Seduced" - it is a fact that I am soon to remedy after finishing this wonderful Regency-era romp. The hero, a purported rake, is the quite charming Lucien St. Aubyn, Duke of Ravenwood who is also dubbed the Duke of Death - mainly because people close to him tend to die (including his father and brother). He is also known for debauching innocent young women.Our heroine is the very lovely, Lady Elizabeth Montclair - daughter of an Earl. One would think that having that lofty title would make her quite eligible but for the fact that her grandfather was made an earl by virtue of a whim of King Edward I who thought he was "one fine cobbler". Naturally, title not withstanding, and of low-born birth she is not taken seriously, but has through sheer fortitude composed herself to be above reproach with nary a hint of scandal - which was one of the reasons why Lucien had singled her out to be his next victim - that and the fact that she went out of her way to let people know how much she loathed him. When they're caught together without a chaperone, she's forced to marry him to save her reputation. Yes, we've all read the marriage of convenience theme many times over but this author has contrived to make it all the more memorable for me with intense visual imagery and strong emotional feelings. She has developed the personalities to a point that you are truly rooting for these two to come to terms with one another and make a go of this marriage. The dialog is fresh and witty with several instances of deep down belly aching laughs as they constantly bait one another with some pretty outrageous seduction quips and dares, then turns the tables completely to give you tremendous emotional depth -particularly when Lucien is charged with the murder of his older brother and the suspense builds - enough to make you cry. It is a roller coaster ride by an author I can't wait to read more of.

A Really Entertaining Read!!

My first Pamela Britton book and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The author definitely displays a flair for the absurd and the result is a funny, fresh, yet emotional read - you'll laugh and cry!Lucien St Aubyn, true to his unsavory reputation, has just compromised cool, unattainable Lady Elizabeth Montclair. Lucien's reputation is not only as an unrepentant rake, he's also known as the "Duke of Death" because so many of the people closest to him have died - including his elder brother. Lucien's seemingly blithe misbehaviour has prompted the ugly rumour that he even killed his brother for the title.Elizabeth's position in Society is extremely fragile and she has always been conscious never to put a foot wrong. Now utterly ruined by a despicable rake with no scruples, she fully expects him to simply walk away - why should a Duke feel the need to do the honorable thing by the grandaughter of a common cobbler?But Lucien hands Elizabeth the first of many surprises when he shows up roses in hand, on bended knee to propose. She really does not want to wed him, but has no other choice. After the wedding, they travel to his castle on the coast of northern Wales where they will spend the first few months of their married life, after which they can go their separate ways. But in the days and weeks that follow, their mutual dislike and verbal sniping starts to turn into something else. Somewhere along the way, they begin to like each other. Lucien finds his way past her cool, aloof exterior and Elizabeth sees past his reputation and glimpses the man he truly is. But when Lucien faces some serious legal trouble, a worried Elizabeth wonders with dread just how hard Lucien will fight the charges. Has she come to love him only to lose him to his own misguided guilt?OK, much as I enjoyed it, I do have a complaint. Often there are people and events referred to that are never fully explained, but you get the impression that you are supposed to know all about them - very frustrating! I saw this same complaint made in one of the reviews for her first book, "My Fallen Angel" so maybe the author and her editor can work on that. But all in all, highly recommended!

Pamela Britton does it again!!

Lucien St. Aubyn has been labeled the Duke of Death. Everyone close to him has died over the years, including his older brother (although that death is attributed, whether rightly or wrongly, to Lucien's own hand). Elizabeth Montclair's time is running out. This is her third season to be paraded around looking for a husband, and, as a result, her family is nigh onto penniless. It's do or die time for Elizabeth to procure a husband; however, she is not interested.Enter Lucien, who is suffering from a deep feeling of boredom. He spies Elizabeth across a room and immediately devises a plan. How about by seducing a woman who loathes him? Could there be a greater challenge? It doesn't hurt that Elizabeth is not really considered of the upper class and no one will care if he seduces and ruins her.Elizabeth has heard all the rumors about Lucien and knows that they must be true - the Duke of Death has crossed her path before and left only a negative impression. She would rather expire than have anything to do with him.Lucien maneuvers circumstance to capture Elizabeth alone at this soiree...and they are caught - compromising her totally. He offers marriage, and trapped, Elizabeth accepts. Although he doesn't and won't allow himself to love her and she loathes him, can they make this marriage work?This book was a very entertaining read. The adversarial nature of Lucien and Elizabeth's relationship allow for lots of sexual tension and fun and games between them. Seduction is the theme and it is well represented here. I have never heard of such inventive eating of fruit before in my life! There is also a wager between them later in the book which made me laugh out loud at the consequence of poor Lucien's loss.On a more serious note, as they learn to know each other, as Lucien is slowly revealed to Elizabeth through experience and the comments of others, we are allowed to see what is really driving this tormented soul. How could anyone help falling in love with him?I recommend this book highly!!