Lord Langdon's Kiss

by Elena Greene

Book Overview

Lord Langdon returns from war to find his family in debt and his brother courting Nell Ashley, a country miss he suspects of social climbing. He tries to expose her scheme by luring her to pursue him... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821765833
• ISBN13: 9780821765838
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Zebra Books
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.3" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

A Pleasant Visit to Another Time

Lord Langdon's Kiss is a lovely story. Elena Greene's writing style is smooth and unemcumbered. Her historical accuracy regarding customs and attitudes of the Regency Period helps the modern reader understand why the characters behave as they do. Although in Regency novels, one always knows who will end up with whom, it is enjoyable to go along for the ride when a clever writer such as Greene takes the reins. I look forward to reading her next book.

Fresh New Talent for the Regency Genre

War-weary Lord Langdon returns to England after the war to find his estate and finances in great disorder. He also finds his younger brother in the clutches of the inappropriate yet very attractive Nel Ashley, who has the nerve to criticize him for the neglect of his family, his people and his estate. A series of Austin-esque misunderstandings and one very seductive kiss send both down the enchanted garden path to true love. Despite their misunderstandings, the passion between these two characters is palpable. Ms. Greene's first book is well-researched and very well-written. She is a promising new voice for the Regency genre and I look forward to reading her next book!

Traditional Regency

Elena Greene's first book. Her heroine is practical. As the parson's daughter it is quite unlikely that she will ever get another offer as good as the one she has from the Earl of Langdon's younger brother. However although he is charming she still has some doubts about him.Set in the country, Nell, as parson's daughter, spends time sorting out the villagers, looking after the sick etc. There were some nice gentle touches in the book. Problems got resolved, not always melodramatically, but resolved never the less. I look forward to her next book, it will be difficult to reach the same standard as the first.From the dust cover of the Zebra paperback edition...The Imperious PeerJames Mayland, the earl of Langdon, is horrified when he discovers that his feckless younger brother is betrothed to Nell Ashley from the vicarage. He's certain that Nell, who only has a meager dowry is a fortune hunter: Now to save his brother from a loveless marriage, Langdon plans on enticing this fetching miss into a com-promising situation-with himself! But one ardent kiss teaches the distrustful lord that, far from blunting Cupid's arrow, he has deflected it deep into his own wary heart...The Parson's Darling DaughterNell is quite shocked and dismayed when the earl's studied aloofness seems to melt every time she is near! She can scarcely wonder; though, at her own elated response-since her fondness for his brother falls some-thing short of grand amour And when James's continued attentions lead to passionate kisses, she finds herself caught in a most devilish dilemma...

Lord Langdon's Kiss

Vicar's daughter Nell Ashley has fallen in love with DarcyMay land, and he loves her too. Her characters are vibrant, and herprose shows signs of brilliance. The second half of the story slows down considerably, great things are ahead for Elena Greene. END