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Stephanie Laurens

Auteur de Devil's Bride

151+ oeuvres 33,640 utilisateurs 667 critiques 85 Favoris

A propos de l'auteur

Stephanie Laurens was born in Sri Lanka, which was at the time the British colony of Ceylon. Her family moved to Melbourne, Australia, where she eventually received a Ph.D in biochemistry. She and her husband moved to London for four years where they worked as research scientists. They returned to afficher plus Melbourne where she worked in the field of cancer research and eventually ran her own research laboratory. She began writing romance novels as a hobby, but due to her success she became a full-time novelist. Her first book, Tangled Reins, was published in 1992. Her other works include the Cynster Family series, the Cynster Sisters series, and the Bastion Club series. Stephanie's book's, By Winter's Light and The Lady By His Side made the New York Times bestseller list. (Bowker Author Biography) afficher moins
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Séries

Œuvres de Stephanie Laurens

Devil's Bride (1998) 1,315 exemplaires
A Rake's Vow (1998) 946 exemplaires
Scandal's Bride (1999) 908 exemplaires
A Rogue's Proposal (1999) 907 exemplaires
A Secret Love (2000) 905 exemplaires
On a Wild Night (2002) 854 exemplaires
The Perfect Lover (2003) 853 exemplaires
All About Love (2001) 850 exemplaires
On a Wicked Dawn (2002) 841 exemplaires
All About Passion (2001) 827 exemplaires
L'élue (2003) 813 exemplaires
The Promise in a Kiss (2001) 804 exemplaires
A Fine Passion (2005) 788 exemplaires
To Distraction (2006) 784 exemplaires
The Ideal Bride (2004) 776 exemplaires
A Gentleman's Honor (2003) 750 exemplaires
A Lady of His Own (2004) 749 exemplaires
The Taste of Innocence: A Cynster Novel (2007) — Auteur — 727 exemplaires
What Price Love?: A Cynster Novel (2006) 701 exemplaires
The Untamed Bride (2009) 638 exemplaires
La femme du capitaine Jack (1997) 636 exemplaires
Beyond Seduction (2007) 634 exemplaires
Mastered By Love (2009) 587 exemplaires
The Edge of Desire (2008) 573 exemplaires
Temptation and Surrender (2009) 568 exemplaires
Four in Hand (1993) 521 exemplaires
The Elusive Bride (2010) 509 exemplaires
Audacieuse Heather (2011) — Auteur — 494 exemplaires
The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae (2012) 452 exemplaires
Précieuse Eliza (2011) 444 exemplaires
The Brazen Bride (2010) 429 exemplaires
The Reckless Bride (2010) 429 exemplaires
The Reasons for Marriage (1994) — Auteur — 424 exemplaires
Impetuous Innocent (1994) 413 exemplaires
An Unwilling Conquest (1996) 378 exemplaires
It Happened One Night [Anthology 4-in-1] (2008) — Contributeur — 364 exemplaires
And Then She Fell (2013) 359 exemplaires
Une union de convenance (1997) 354 exemplaires
Hero, Come Back (2005) — Contributeur — 351 exemplaires
Secrets of a Perfect Night [Anthology] (2000) — Contributeur — 348 exemplaires
A Lady of Expectations (1995) 341 exemplaires
The Lady Risks All (2012) 323 exemplaires
The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh (2013) 303 exemplaires
By Winter's Light (2014) 279 exemplaires
It Happened One Season (2011) — Contributeur — 251 exemplaires
My Scandalous Bride [Anthology 4-in-1] (2004) — Contributeur — 250 exemplaires
Rogues' Reform (3-in-1) (1994) 219 exemplaires
A Match for Marcus Cynster (2015) 218 exemplaires
The Lady's Command (2016) 216 exemplaires
The Tempting of Thomas Carrick (2015) — Auteur — 206 exemplaires
A Buccaneer at Heart (2016) 167 exemplaires
The Daredevil Snared (2016) 158 exemplaires
Lord of the Privateers (2016) 151 exemplaires
Tangled Reins (1992) 133 exemplaires
Devil's Bride [and] A Rake's Vow (2004) 106 exemplaires
The Pursuits of Lord Kit Cavanaugh (2019) 104 exemplaires
Fair Juno (1994) 99 exemplaires
Royal Bridesmaids (2012) — Contributeur — 99 exemplaires
Rules of Engagement (3-in-1) (1994) — Contributeur — 93 exemplaires
The Lady By His Side (2017) 86 exemplaires
The Greatest Challenge of Them All (2017) 71 exemplaires
Royal Weddings: An Avon Impulse Anthology (2011) — Contributeur — 66 exemplaires
Captain Jack's Woman [and] A Gentleman's Honor (2006) — Auteur — 55 exemplaires
The World of Stephanie Laurens (2011) 54 exemplaires
An Irresistible Alliance (2017) 52 exemplaires
Lady Osbaldestone's Plum Puddings (2019) 42 exemplaires
Rose in Bloom (1999) 42 exemplaires
Scandalous Lord Dere (2000) 41 exemplaires
A Conquest Impossible To Resist (2019) 38 exemplaires
Melting Ice (2004) 28 exemplaires
The Murder at Mandeville Hall (2018) 26 exemplaires
The Seduction of Sebastian Trantor (2011) 25 exemplaires
The Fall of Rogue Gerrard (2008) 24 exemplaires
The Trouble with Virtue (2-in-1) (2013) — Contributeur — 24 exemplaires
Desire's Prize (2013) — Auteur — 22 exemplaires
The Secrets of Lord Grayson Child (2021) 22 exemplaires
The Meaning of Love (2021) 22 exemplaires
The Games Lovers Play (2021) 20 exemplaires
Foes, Friends and Lovers (2022) 19 exemplaires
Lost and Found: a novella (2005) 18 exemplaires
The Wedding Planner (2012) 18 exemplaires
The Time for Love (2022) 13 exemplaires
A Return Engagement (2012) 7 exemplaires
A Family of His Own 6 exemplaires
3 Cynster Novels 4 exemplaires
Razones Del Amor, Las (2004) 3 exemplaires
Salva Por Um Cavalheiro (1900) 3 exemplaires
Sombras al amanecer (2008) 2 exemplaires
Domada por amor (Club Bastion #8) (2010) 2 exemplaires
The Complete Bastion Club Series (2009) 2 exemplaires
Under the Mistletoe Box Set (2012) — Contributeur — 2 exemplaires
Todo sobre la pasión (2007) 2 exemplaires
The Adventurers Quartet Complete Collection (2017) — Auteur — 1 exemplaire
Long, Live, Love: Omnibus — Contributeur — 1 exemplaire
Una esposa a su medida (2005) 1 exemplaire
Raptada por Um Conde (2017) 1 exemplaire
Preco do Amor, O (2007) 1 exemplaire
Un amor sorprendente (2014) 1 exemplaire
Primer y único amor (2013) 1 exemplaire
Second 5 books of the Cynsters series (2003) — Auteur — 1 exemplaire
Third 5 Books of the Cynsters series (2003) — Auteur — 1 exemplaire

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Northanger Abbey (1817) — Postface, quelques éditions21,522 exemplaires
These Old Shades (1926) — Avant-propos, quelques éditions2,365 exemplaires
Scottish Brides [Anthology 4-in-1] (1999) — Contributeur — 501 exemplaires

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Historical romance maybe regency, England à Name that Book (Septembre 2015)

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Very charming!

This book reminded me of some Agatha Christie stories; Set in a house filled with intriguing characters, each one a potential suspect, it kept me guessing until the end.

It was a bit slow, but I really liked Simon and Portia together. Their chemistry was simply delightful. I'd give it a near-perfect 5 rating, but the sluggish pace nudges it down to a 4.5.
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selsha | 10 autres critiques | Mar 27, 2024 |
I read the book and I listened to the audiobook. The audio is excellently narrated. The flow is smooth and seamless and the narrator's voice very pleasant.

Well, we’ve come to the end of this Cynster generation – and the end of this series. Not sure when, or if, there will be an additional Cynster series, but they are about to cross the mark into the 1900s and I’m not sure I’ll be interested in those. The author is going back to add more books to the Casebook of Barnaby Adair series and I am happy to see that because I really enjoyed those.

Toby, the last unmarried Cynster of his generation, is now undertaking his last mission for the Crown. Talk about miffed – not only is Drake, Marquess of Wilchelsea, buckling to pressure from all of the Cynster ladies who want Toby married, but he is also sending him on a babysitting mission. So, rather than ending his career with an exciting mission, he’ll be escorting a doctor, his daughter, and a packet of intercepted German dispatches back from Vienna. Ho-Hum!

However, by the time he makes it to Vienna, he finds everything has changed. The doctor is deceased, perhaps not naturally, and both the Germans and the Austrians are trying to retrieve the packet of dispatches. Heinrich Maier, an Austrian, is a longtime foe of Toby’s and is almost as good as Toby. While the Austrians are a threat to the mission, it is the Germans who are dangerous. The two German agents operate by force and brute strength rather than intellect.

The babysitting mission Toby expected turns out to be as exciting as he’d want his last mission to be. That certainly wouldn’t be a problem except he is now escorting the doctor’s daughter and three children she refused to leave behind. Their escape through Austria, Germany, and Italy is fraught with danger. It also has a delightful set of children who make the book – you will love them. You’ll also love the descriptions of the beautiful countryside – and the idyllic time spent hiding on a lovely island in a beautiful Italian lake.

It was lovely to see Toby – who always wanted to be the bachelor uncle to his nieces and nephews – find the true meaning of family and love. I recommend this book and hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I also hope you are looking forward to those new Barnaby Adair books starting in July 2024. Happy Reading!
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BarbaraRogers | Mar 18, 2024 |
My second read, and I found this book to be just as enjoyable as the first time around.

It perfectly captures the essence of a 'historical romance novel'. The dynamic between the main characters, with its mix of tension and affection, paints a picture of the slow process of building trust.

The addition of a mysterious subplot adds an extra layer of intrigue, giving the characters something compelling to pursue.

While I wasn't fond of Leonora's family members, their portrayal felt relatable, evoking sympathy for her situation. At first, some scenes were a bit off (a lady and a gentleman being left alone in the early 1800's seems questionable) but truly don't think her family members cared.

Overall, it was a fun and engaging read that struck the right balance between some romance, steam and mystery.
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selsha | 16 autres critiques | Feb 27, 2024 |
This book delves into the story of Devil's Parents. Setting aside our prior knowledge from the Cysnter Series concerning Sebastian, the narrative presented here is undeniably romantic. I found myself enamored by the romance and dynamics between the main characters. I loved how they fell in love.

Alert: However, I couldn't help but anticipate an explanation for the events established in Devil's Bride, particularly concerning Richard/Scandal. I was eagerly awaiting some sort of explanation regarding Sebastian's behavior—whether it be him being drugged, abducted by aliens, or any plausible explanation where *I* could forgive him. Frankly, I needed closure on Sebastian's infidelity. And, there is no conceivable scenario where Helena would simply forgive him based on his flimsy excuse of feeling pity for Richard's mother. Unfortunately, the story concludes before this crucial moment unfolds.

Despite this narrative gap, IF we can pretend the impending events don't actually happen, the book itself is great. I rated it based on THIS book, regardless of what we know will happen further in the series.
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selsha | 11 autres critiques | Feb 23, 2024 |

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Statistiques

Œuvres
151
Aussi par
3
Membres
33,640
Popularité
#574
Évaluation
½ 3.7
Critiques
667
ISBN
1,568
Langues
15
Favoris
85

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