The Sherbrooke family saga continues with James and Jason Sherbrooke, identical male twins who look exactly like their beautiful Aunt Melissande, and not at all like their father, the earl, which riles him to no end.
James, 28 minutes older than his brother, is the heir. He is solid, is James. He's a student of astronomy, rides like a centaur, and unlike his brother, Jason, enjoys learning the ropes of managing his father's estates. He no longer sows excessive wild oats, as his neighbor, Corrie Tybourne-Barrett, a brat he's known since she was three years old, looks forward to doing since she turned eighteen. When she nearly shoves him off a cliff, sneering all the while, James hauls off and spanks her.
A promising start. Then, unfortunately, the earl, Douglas Sherbrooke, is shot at. This leads to Georges Cadoudal, a Frenchman in the employ of the English War Ministry with whom Douglas had dealings some years before. But Cadoudal died in 1815, fifteen years earlier. Were there children who might want revenge against Douglas? But the question is why: Georges and Douglas parted friends -- at least Douglas believed that they had.
Adventures compound; Corrie hurls herself into the thick of things. As for Jason, he swims like a fish, loves horses, wants to start a stud farm, still sows more oats than a man should be allowed, but finally meets a girl who stops him in his tracks. And then what happens?
You will have to read the book to find out. I hope you enjoy yourself. The characters are rich, colorful, and a hoot to boot. The mystery will confound you....
Helen A. (sweeteepye) from SYRACUSE, IN wrote on 4/17/2007...
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Romance, murder attempts and an unwanted marriage. What more do you need to make an excellent book.
Donald G. from YUMA, AZ wrote on 4/14/2007...
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A romance novel with a solid story line. I enjoyed this book very much, and I'm not normally a romance novel fan.
Marion O. (Doglover2) from SHEFFIELD, MA wrote on 4/1/2007...
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Coulter at her best.
Bonnie M. from MUSKEGON, MI wrote on 3/3/2007...
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8th in the Sherbrooke Series
Kayla H. (detailoring) from COEUR D ALENE, ID wrote on 12/21/2006...
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I love this book! It's fantastic, and kept my attention every step of the way! And there's so many different types of humor throughout as well, so it can fully entertain anybody!
Lisa S. (lilred) from SHIPPENSBURG, PA wrote on 9/26/2006...
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lIKE COULTER AS A WRITER HER BOOKS ARE ALWAYS GOOD
Mary C. from OELWEIN, IA wrote on 9/23/2006...
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Just started reading books by this author. Really enjoy her books.
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Samantha Y. (samanthachels) from KELSEYVILLE, CA wrote on 3/30/2007...
The Sherbrooke family saga continues with James and Jason Sherbooke, identical male twins who look exactly like their beautiful Aunt Melissande, and not at all like their father, the earl, which riles him to no end.
James, twenty-eight minutes older than his brother, is the heir. He is solid, is James. He's a student of astronomy, rides like a centaur, and unlike his brother Jason, enjoys learning the ropes of managing his father's estates. He no longer sows excessive wild oats, as his neighbor, Corrie Tybourne-Barrett, a brat he's known since she was three years old, looks forward to doing since she turned eighteen. When she nearly shoves him off a cliff, sneering all the while, James hauls off and spanks her.
A promising start. Then, unfortunately, the earl, Douglas Sherbrooke, is shot at. This leads to Georges Cadoudal, a Frenchman in the employ of the English War Ministry with whom Douglas had dealings some years before. But Cadoudal died in 1815, fifteen years earlier. Were there children who might want revenge against Douglas? But the question is why: Georges and Douglas parted friends -- at least Douglas believed that they had.
Adventures compound; Corrie hurls herself into the thick of things. As for Jason, he swims like a fish, loves horses, wants to start a stud farm, still sows more wild oats than a man should be allowed, but finally meets a girl who stops him in his tracks. And then what happens?
You will have to read the book to find out.
Nancy E. (neckrote) from PARLIN, NJ wrote on 2/8/2007...
I loved all of Coulter's bride series. This is the 8th in the series but not necessary to read in order.
Mae N. (Skippyfool) from CHARLOTTE, NC wrote on 11/22/2006...
The Sherbrooke family saga continues with James and Jason Sherbrooke, identical male twins who look exactly like their beautiful Aunt Melissande, and not at all like their father, the earl, which riles him to no end.
James, twenty-eight minutes older than his brother, is the heir. He is solid, is James. He's a student of astronomy, rides like a centaur, and unlike his brother, Jason, enjoys learning the ropes of managing his father's estates. He no long sows excessive wild oats, as his neighbor, Corrie Tybourne-Barrett, a brat he's known since she was three years old, looks forward to doing since she turned eighteen. When she nearly shoves him off a cliff, sneering all the while, James hauls off and spanks her.
A promising start. Then, unfortunately, the earl, Douglas Sherbrooke, is shot at. This leads to Georges Cadoudal, a Frenchman in the employ of the English War Ministry with whom Douglas had dealings some years before. But Cadoudal died in 1815, fifteen years earlier. Were there children who might want revenge against Douglas? But the question is why: Georges and Douglas parted friends - at least Douglas believed that they had.
Adventures compound; Corrie hurls herself into the thick of things. As for Jason, he swims like a fish, loves horses, wants to start a stud farm, still sows more oats than a man should be allowed, but finally meets a girl who stops him in his tracks. And then what happens?
You will have to read the book to find out. I hope you enjoy yourself. The characters are rich, colorful, and a hoot to boot. The mystery will confound you.
Karen R. (kruffus) from DEARBORN, MI wrote on 6/21/2006...
Very good read
Tina T. (tinabean88) from CATASAUQUA, PA wrote on 1/16/2006...
another great story from Catherine Coulter , a sassy regency mystery /romance.
Melissa S. (MissyAnn) from SPRING HILL, TN wrote on 12/2/2005...
I'm not a big fan of Catherine Coulter, but this book was very good.
Lisa I. (lrimerman) from WATERFORD, MI wrote on 11/28/2005...
Classic Coulter Regency Romance. I really liked this one. Enjoyable Characters and a interesting plot. Hope she continues with another one in this series.
Josie L. from ORLANDO, FL wrote on 11/21/2005...
Great book in the series!
Heather L. from AMHERST, NH wrote on 11/20/2005...
Historical romance with a bit of intrigue centered around two fabulously handsome twins. Feisty woman surround them, along with a steadfast staff. Someone is threatening the life of their father, and they all come together to try to figure out who, and how to protect each other. A nice easy read.
Jo G. (jgrrtt) from WATSON, OK wrote on 10/7/2005...
I really liked this book. I liked the way it referred to other characters in previous books in this series.