No Woman Could Marry Him... He was one of London's most notorious rakes--a man so skilled at seduction that no woman had ever told him no...or led him to the alter. When Kerron Cashin is suddenly called to his country home, the local misses admire him from afar and stay well out of his scandalous path. But pretty Ellin Fayle ignores the warnings that surround Kerron, while offering him the enticement of her innocent passion. When her tantalizing kisses give way to seduction--and discovery--Kerron offers to take her hand in marriage. Until He Met Her... Ellin has been in love with Kerron since she was a girl, and becoming the handsome nobleman's bride is a dream come true. But when he whisks her away from her sheltered home to take her place in London society, she begins to wonder if a marriage begun in passion would ever become a union built from love... No Woman could Marry Him He was one of London's most notorious rakes-a man so skilled at seduction that no woman had ever told him noor led him to the altar. When Kerron Cashin is suddenly called to his country home, the local misses admire him from afar and stay well out of his scandalous path. But pretty Ellin Fayle ignores the warnings that surround Kerron, while offering him the enticement of her innocent passion. When her tantalizing kisses give way to seduction-and discovery-Kerron offers to take her hand in marriage. Until He Met Her Ellin has been in love with Kerron since she was a girl, and becoming the handsome nobleman's bride is a dream come true. But when he whisks her away from her sheltered home to take her place in London society, she begins to wonder if a marriage begun in passion would ever become a union built from love
This is my first novel by this author and it makes me eager to read more by her. I don't usually take chances on unfamiliar writers, but this time I'm glad I did. Ms. Evans Porter's writing strikes an emotional chord and her characters climb into your head and stay there long after the last page. Kerron Cashin and Ellin Fayle are good people but not goody-goody (you know what I mean if you've read books with "perfect" protagonists, so idealized that they don't ring true). In trying to make the best of a bad situation, they reveal their faults. They even make mistakes, like humans always do. The discovery she makes about her backgroud changes everything for the worst. Or so it seems! But it brings out the best in them.My one quibble is that the title doesn't seem to fit the story all that well. Beng a marriage of convenience plot, there's definitely some steamy sex, plus this hero has a liking for erotic literature which he puts to good use. But bodie-ripping romance it isn't.
Fascinating setting; delightful romance
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The unusual setting on the Isle of Man is what first drew me to this book, but what kept me reading was the rich characters and wonderful romance. The conflict between the characters is not only believable but compelling. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Highly recommended!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
As usual, Margaret Evans Porter delivers ... this time, a heartwarming love story about a handsome rake and the Manxwoman who loves him. Ellin is one of the warmest, most sympathetic heroines I've met in a long time, and Kerron is just magnificent! If you love original settings, lovable characters, and intelligent writing, THE SEDUCER won't disappoint -- I think it's Margaret Evans Porter's best yet!
Entertaining and well written!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Offers many fascinating historic details and some atypical settings. These lovers are delightful! Minor characters are interesting but not intrusive. Well worth reading.
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