Historical Romance Review: Notorious by Nicola Cornick ? Book ...

Imprint: HQN Publisher: Harlequin Publish Date: July 19, 2011 Genre: Historical Romance Source: ARC e book provided by NetGalley My Review: Summary from Publisher:

When the ton?s most notorious heartbreaker?

Dangerously seductive and sinfully beautiful, Susanna Burney is society?s most sought after matchbreaker. Paid by wealthy parents to part unsuitable couples, she?s never yet failed to accomplish her mission of? diverting a groom-to-be. Until her final assignment brings her face-to-face with the man who?d once taught her
an intimate lesson in heartache?

?Meets London?s most disreputable rake?

James Devlin has everything he?s always wanted: a title, a rich fianc?e and a place in society. But the woman who?s just met his eyes across a crowded ballroom threatens it all. Not because she?d once claimed his heart, or that every sinuous swirl of her ball gown takes his breath away. But because the secrets she carries could cost him everything. To put the past to rest once and for all, Dev just might have to play Susanna at her own wicked game?

My Review:

I enjoyed reading Notorious, the main characters are a part of the Ton, but not born into it. ?Susanna and Devlin had been married briefly when they were young. ?But, as young people do, they made mistakes and were separated. ?Susanna did what she had to do to survive, and Devlin went on to explore the world in the navy. ?After 9 long years, their paths cross again in London, where sparks fly and carefully laid plans change.

What I really liked about Notorious was the nature of the main characters. ?They are average people who worked hard to make their way in the world. ?They are not people of gentility or nobility, they are working class, dynamic and determined people who will do anything to achieve their goals. ?I admired both Susanna and Devlin for that determination. ?That same stubbornness also hindered Susanna and Devlin from truly understanding each other. ?After so much time and confusion, ?they had many obstacles to overcome. ?At times I felt that Devlin was too harsh on Susanna, however, the chemistry between them was powerful.

I enjoyed reading Notorious, I did not fully love it. ?It is a good story, but it is conventional Historical Romance. ?There is nothing wrong with the book, but I felt that it didn?t have that stand-out quality to it. ?Notorious is a good read, and Historical Romance fans will also enjoy reading it.

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