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What Price Love? : A Cynster Novel
 
What Price Love? : A Cynster Novel
Author: Stephanie Laurens

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Publisher: William Morrow
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780060840846 - ISBN-10: 0060840846
Publication Date: 3/1/2006
Pages: 352


Other Versions of this Book: Audio CD

Book Description:
Enter the unforgettable world of New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens, creator of the phenomenal Cynster family. This amazing clan -- and their friends -- is a bold, powerful group of men who let nothing stand in their way when it comes to matters of the heart. And in this, Stephanie Laurens's newest novel, a passionate man and a daring woman confront the ultimate question. . . .

What Price Love?

There is nothing more fascinating than a darkly handsome rake, especially one as controlled and elusive as Dillon Caxton, protégé of Demon Cynster. Despite his dangerous air, Dillon is a man of sterling reputation, but it wasn't always so. Years ago, an illicit scheme turned into a nefarious swindle, and only the help of his cousin, Felicity, and her husband, Demon, saved Dillon from ruin. Now impeccably honest, he guards his hard-won reputation and is the Keeper of the Register of all racing horses in England. His standing and aloofness make Dillon undeniably desirable to young ladies, but despite all the lures thrown his way, he remains uninterested -- his attention unfixed.

Until "Miss Priscilla Dalling" erupts into his life. A stunning beauty, she affects Dillon as no other ever has, but what fascinates him even more is that this tempting young lady is clearly desperate, and equally clearly lying about wanting to see the Register to fulfill the whim of an eccentric aunt.

Lady Priscilla Dalloway will do anything to see what's in the Register -- even lie! Her twin brother, Russell, who had fought with their father and left the family home to work with the finest racehorses, has disappeared. Pris knows that clues to his whereabouts can be found in the tome Dillon Caxton refuses to let her see.

She unleashes her feminine wiles on Dillon -- to no avail. But Dillon is now determined to learn the truth behind her quest. Exploiting the powerful attraction that flares between them, he succeeds in convincing Pris to tell him all, to trust him with her twin's life. Together, Dillon and Pris locate Rus, only to discover that his life is being threatened by the perpetrators of a massive betting swindle.

The time is ripe for Dillon to repay old debts by helping another as he himself was helped. Assisted by Demon, Felicity, and Barnaby Adair, Dillon and Pris embark on a journey riddled with danger -- and undeniable passion -- as they seek to overturn the swindle and expose Rus's deadly enemies. And along the way they discover the answer to that age-old question: What price love?

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Diana B. (AuntDi) - PA wrote on 6/2/2009...


I'm only a casual follower of the Cynster novels, and I enjoyed this story as much as the others. Very similar in all ways, about 250 pages in, I wondered if I had already read it and had to check to see that I hadn't. But it is a solid historical romance with likeable characters and a bit of a mystery. Some visits from the couples from the earlier novels let us know that their happily-ever-afters are still going strong.

Elizabeth C. (sfelizabeth) wrote on 1/1/2009...


I thought this book was just OK. I just don't like the second generation of Cynsters as much as the first. Laurens' later books are much more formulaic than the earlier ones. The sex and mystery in this one is pretty good though.

Barbara F. wrote on 4/1/2007...


Dillon Caxton, protege of Demon Cynster is the Keeper of the Register of all racing horses in England. His standing and aloofness make him undeniably desirable to young ladies but his attention is unfixed. Until Miss Priscilla Dalling erupts into his life. a stunning beauty, she affects Dillon as no other ever has, but what fascinates him is that this tempting lady is clearly desperate, and equally clearly lying about wanting to see the Register to fulfill the whim of an eccentric aunt!

Kendra P. (kendralou) wrote on 10/2/2006...


Not near as good as the early Cynster novels. I just found this one average.

Vicki L. (vicki) wrote on 9/13/2006...


Though I thought the book was a little longer than necessary, I truly enjoyed reading it!

Suzanne W. (IBlameJane) wrote on 8/8/2006...


Excellent book. One of my favorites by Stephanie Laurens.

Kathy I. wrote on 4/22/2006...


Perhaps he should call her bluff...but no matter how intently he searched her eyes, he couldn't be sure she wasn't lying. It was posssible her tale, fanciful though it was, was the unvarnished truth....
The distance between them was too great for him to be sure, but he thought her eyes snapped. For an instant, the outcome hung in the balance---whether she would retreat, or try some other, possibly more high-handed means of persuasion--but then she signed again, and smoothly rose. Dillon rose, too, surprised by her very real impulse to do something to prolong her visit.......

Carol G. wrote on 4/16/2006...


Loved it! wished it came in paperback release instead of hardcover - got it from the library - couldn't wait for the paperback version . . . More Cynsters! Yum!!!


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