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Confessions of a Little Black Gown
Author: Elizabeth Boyle

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Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780061373237 - ISBN-10: 0061373230
Publication Date: 4/1/2009
Pages: 384

Book Description:
She spied him in the shadows . . . And in an instant, Thalia Langley knew the man before her was no saint. He might claim to be the Duke of Hollindrake's unassuming country cousin, but no man that handsome, that arresting, could be anything but . . . well, he simply must be an unrepentant rogue. His cat-like grace and power leave Tally shivering in her slippers at the notion of all the wicked, forbidden things he might be capable of doing . . . to her. Indeed, Lord Larken is no bumbling vicar, but a master spy there in his majesty's service to find—and murder—a notorious pirate freed in a daring prison escape. Devoted to the Crown, Larken's not about to let an interfering (and not entirely innocent) Mayfair miss disrupt his ruthless plans. Yet how can he be anything but tempted by this lady in a little black gown . . . a dress tantalizing enough to lead even Larken astray.

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Sobia A. (SoBe) wrote on 5/1/2009...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

a pretty quick read, I finished it in a few hours.

The characters weren't bad, if not fully fleshed out.
And it's not too angst ridden, and the story is pretty easy to follow. More details on The Hero's past would have been nice... we're told he's more or less tortured, and we even know why, but we don't really FEEL it, and it didn't really seem like the Hero felt it either (he comes off as a tiny bit angsty, not because he thinks he is, but because the author tells him he is, if that makes sense) Though him being a super spy is a bit hard to believe as he ended up getting help from a rather campy (though cute) source to bring us our HEA.

It's been awhile since I've read a historical, and I have to say this didn't really encourage me to read another one anytime soon. I will say that she built up the next book quite well though. The secondary characters definitely got your attention, though I didn't always like them.

It was cute though, so worth the read, if for no other reason then to cross it off my TBR, but definitely not a keeper.

Michelle D. (Michelle74) wrote on 5/13/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

England Early 1800s

Excellent! Elizabeth Boyle does not fail with her story of Thalia. Having read all of her prior books, I have been waiting for this (and most especially Pippin's) story for a long time. The story is page turning. The hero, who had a small role in a former book, is wonderfully suited for Thalia and she for him. Their relationship never leaves me wanting. The dialogue is witty and the characters irresistible.
A definate recommendation.


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Andrea B. wrote on 7/21/2009...


I just love Boyle's writing. The stories are good and it is interesting to see her weave everyone's lines together. Everything just comes together nicely if you read the entire series. This one is about Tally and a hero that is just perfect for her.

Mary (mekach) wrote on 7/19/2009...


enjoyed it

Pam B. (PamelaK) wrote on 4/29/2009...


Very good storyline, engaging characters & character development, a bit of mystery, some romance, & a twist that I never saw coming make for a good Regency romp. It helps if you have read some of Ms. Boyle's previous books, just to clarify the characters, but it isn't required, as the story holds up by itself. Enjoy.


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