Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
What I liked about Lord of Scoundrels:
- Jessica Trent - This heroine is no ninny! She is strong, witty and intelligent. As a woman, it feels great to read a female character that is not just the regular "sit and take it" heroine. Jessica gave Sebastian a run for his money -- and I had tons of fun reading ALL about it!
- *spoiler alert! Dain says to Jessica " then shoot me" and she, well, she obeys! Brilliantly written scene. I laughed soooo hard.
- The sex scene by the pillar - steamy! "A two-year-old, am I, my lady?" he tore off his right glove with his teeth. "I'll teach you how old I am." - Oh my HOT Tamales! I got goosebumps and all kinds of warm with this scene. Thank you, Loretta Chase. Thank you!
- The story was so rich that even the other stories were calling out for me, specially Comte d’Esmond's story. I wanted to learn more about him and what was cooking between him and Leila Beaumont to the point that I have placed their love story, Captives of the Night on my "To Read" list.
What I disliked about Lord of Scoundrels:
- The poor physical description of the hero, Sebastian Dain. One moment he was described as a monster with a big nose and in the other he was a "beautiful" man. I need more than one word to draw a picture for a character. What made Sebastian beautiful? My own conclusion is that his nature was soooo rough and HOT, it made him drop dead handsome. I didn't have the help of the author to form an exact picture of his physical appearance -- I felt in love with his actions rather than his looks. I guess that's not so bad after all.
Favorite Quotes from Lord of Scoundrels:
- "Dain," she said in a low, hard voice, "if you do not release my hand this instant, I shall kiss you. In front of everybody." (Chapter 4)
- "Damnation," he said. And then he didn't care what he crushed or broke. he reached out and wrapped his monster hands about her waist and lifted her straight up until her wet, sulky face was even with his own. And in the same heartbeat, before she could scream, he clamped his hard, dissolute mouth over hers. The heavens opened up then, loosing a torrent." (Chapter 5)
- "A two-year-old, am I, my lady?" he tore off his right glove with his teeth. "I'll teach you how old I am." (Chapter 15)
- "I love you," she told him, repeating it to every thrust, as though she would drive the words into him, as he drove his body into hers." (Chapter 15)
- YES! YES! YES! This story was great! Funny and with a strong female character. A MUST READ.
