Seduction of a Proper Gentleman
Last Man Standing, Book 4

Victoria Alexander

Publisher:
Avon

Release Date:
August 26, 2008

Genres:
Historical Romance

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9780061449468
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Reviewed by
Natalie S.

Review Posted:
September 2008

Lady Kathleen McDonald’s grandmother has told her more than once that the only way to break a family curse is for Kate to marry the Earl of Norcroft.  Not quite sure she believes in the curse, Kate puts her trepidations aside and begins her journey to London only to lose her memory after falling at the train station during a stop.  Unsure of her name, what she was doing, or where she was going causes Kate to worry upon regaining consciousness. The biggest worry, however, is the fact that she finds herself ensconced in the country home of Oliver Leighton, a man she finds compelling but reserved.  A man she knows she should remember.   

Oliver Leighton is the winner of a bet he and his three best friends made months ago.  The last friend left unwed, Oliver finds himself happy for his friends but somewhat envious as well. Oliver knows as the Earl of Norcroft he must find a wife but he is unwilling to settle.  He wants to marry a woman who he can love.  When an unconscious young woman is brought to his country home and wakes up claiming amnesia, Oliver is immediately suspicious of her motives.  The fact that he desires her doesn’t sit very well with him either.  Who is this woman and why does he want to be around her? 

The setting of SEDUCTION OF A PROPER GENTLEMAN is set during the Regency Era in England which happens to be one of my most favorite time frame in European history.  I love the rules and often times crazy stipulations the members of society have to go through in order to find a spouse.  Oliver knows his duty. He is an earl and as an earl, must marry for procreation purposes.  Oliver’s feelings about marriage just differ from the norm, however, and that makes him a man after my romance loving heart.  Seeking a life mate, he does not want to settle for anything less than mutual desire.  He is focused on being proper and fully aware of his roll in society.  He was no less than sensual but so much more than sexy!   

Kate’s characterization is written in such a way that I found myself smiling more than once at her antics.  She is loyal to her family and since she has decided to honor her grandmother’s wishes, she fully means to follow through.  Her bout of amnesia sets her course a bit off track but Kate perseveres.  Curious about the amnesia storyline and how it could possibly end nicely, I could not stop reading and I can happily say the conclusion is better than I envisioned. 

SEDUCTION OF A PROPER GENTLEMAN will entertain and delight.  Victoria Alexander has written it in such a way that readers will be hard pressed to not read SEDUCTION OF A PROPER GENTLEMAN in one sitting.  Often light hearted, the banter and desire between Kathleen and Oliver is truly beautiful.  Historical romance as it is meant to be, SEDUCTION OF A PROPER GENTLEMAN is a welcome addition to anyone’s library. 

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