"Brianna Northfield is determined to pierce her husband's very proper facade."
Reviewed by Leanne Davis
Posted March 29, 2010
Romance Historical
The Duke of Rohlthven ascended to his title as a young man
after the sudden death of his father. His two younger
brothers have lived the lives they chose. Damien has served
Lord Wellington int he Peninsula. Robert has earned a
reputation of rake. Colton has immersed himself in learning
what he needs to do to take over the responsibilities that
are now his. He is wealthy and a powerful political
presence but he is known for his very proper behavior. He has recently married and his wife is convinced there must
be more to marriage than what she has experienced thus far.
Brianna is browsing in a bookstore when she comes across a
book which caused such a scandal that it was banned. Lady
Rothburg was a notorious courtesan before she settled down
in marriage. Her book on gaining and keeping the interests
of a man scandalized society. Brianna fell in love with the Duke at first sight. She is
concerned that he will follow society and take a mistress
after a decent interval. She tries out the recommendations
in the book and finds that Colton is so much more than his
public persona. Brianna's two best friends are horrified when Brianna tells
them what she has done but find that they need the advice
offered. Rebecca Marston is Brianna's only single friend.
She has been in love with Lord Robert Northfield since she
first saw him. Her father despises Lord Robert and she knows that his
reputation is such that he will never look her way. Her
parents are exasperated by her refusal of all the proposals
she has received. When Brianna orders her to read the book,
she decides that she must have the strength to take the
chance to attract Robert's interest. While Colton appreciates his wife's newfound skills at
making love, he is so afraid that she is cheating on him
that he hires someone to follow her and discover the truth
of what she does each day. This action will cause Brianna
to confront him and make him expose his feelings in a way
that she never expected. Ms. Wildes has created an amusing situation with some rather
enjoyable and interesting characters. The strong sensual
content might be offensive to traditional Regency fans but
those are more receptive will want to pick up this book.
The humor is light-hearted and handled deftly. Yet, the
emotional content is satisfying.
SUMMARY
No real lady should take lessons from a scarlet
woman...
The Duke of Rolthven's new wife,
Brianna, is the perfect aristocratic bride. So what would
society say if they saw her with a copy of Lady
Rothburg's Advice--a courtesan's lessons for the
boudoir? When his innocent wife suddenly becomes a vixen
in the bedroom, the proper Duke is truly astounded by her
seductive powers. Following a courtesan's advice might
lead to trouble-but will it lead to Brianna's ultimate
desire: winning her husband's love?
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