The Seduction Of An English Scoundrel (2005) - Plot & Excerpts
Hunter dives into regency England, weaving a delightful heart-warming romp of seduction and romance. Set in 1815 England, Hunter introduces the roguish Boscastle family – four men and one girl full of passion and a desire to live life to its fullest. “The Seduction of an English Scoundrel” tells the story of Grayson Boscastle, the fifth Marquess of Sedgecroft. Grayson has it all – charm, wit, and style, yet he wants to set an example for his roguish siblings and he’s not quite sure where to start.The novel opens with Grayson hosting a wedding between his cousin, Nigel, and Lady Jane Belshire. Unfortunately, Nigel never shows up. As Jane waits at the bleak altar, Grayson notices her and is impressed by her ability to weather such a devasting event. He admires her fortitude and her physical attributes. His heart goes out to the jilted bride and he offers to save her reputation with the ton by being seen with her. Her parents agree. Jane, who had conspired with Nigel to be jilted at the altar so neither of them would be forced to enter into a loveless marriage, is stunned by Grayson’s offer. She has no recourse but to agree to his plan.For Grayson, this offer is a bit out of character for him. He’s a scoundrel, not a knight on a white horse. He begins to escort Jane out on the town and quickly finds her alluring. The scoundrel in him can’t help himself – he boldly takes kisses from Jane – kisses that hint of a deeper hunger between them.As Grayson “falsely” courts Jane for the ton, the courtship takes an unspoken deeper meaning for him. He aches to be with Jane, to show her how desirable she is, and Jane, despite herself, revels in his attention. The white-hot chemistry between the two leads Grayson to take indecent liberties with Jane who gives in with little protest. After all, she’s falling in love with him.Grayson soon realizes his “false” courtship is real to him. He wants to make Jane his wife – even after discovering how she plotted with Nigel to bring about her wedding disaster. Jane wants to tell him or her duplicitous wedding plot, but fears Grayson will leave her if he does.Grayson soon contracts with her parents to marry her. Then he takes her to his family’s villa near the sea. They consummate their relationship in a pleasure filled night of bliss. The next day, Jane realizes Grayson knows what she did to wreck her wedding to Nigel. She tries to disentangle herself from Grayson, but it proves a challenge. When Grayson finally admits to it, Jane says she wants him to court her for real or she won’t marry him.Hunter’s writing is sharp. The plot moves at the right pace, keeping the reader turning the page. Grayson and Jane are perfectly matched and the supporting cast also have their own interesting stories to tell. The love scenes are tasteful and passionate.Hunter writes in a point of view that shifts between characters within scenes. Known as a “Lonesome Dove” perspective, (after the same novel) this point of view can be confusing to readers, but the romance genre in general is forgiving of it.“The Seduction of an English Scoundrel” is a wickedly sinful romance that the reader will enjoy.
Author: Jillian HunterFirst published: 2005Length: 5313 locations, 371 pagesSetting: London 1814Sex: Frequent and explicit.Includes: Excerpt from The Love Affair of an English Lord.I made a mistake. I admit it. I shouldn't have bought this book. I'd read Book 2 of the series and been desperately disappointed. But I forgot to check my books/reviews and was intrigued.And then I started reading...Jane is left standing at the altar by one cousin, immediately squired about town with another. As his reputation for rakishness and demireps precedes them, the reader is left watching the train wreck unfold.Oh, thinks our Hero, nothing can possibly go wrong!And so lust goggles lead our once demure and intelligent heroine into many situations of potential disgrace - and he doesn't care!Oh my, oh my! How can he ever forgive me for choosing not to marry my friend who has gotten another woman pregnant, and encouraging him to be with her! This man who has constantly forced his attentions upon me despite my clear wishes may think less of me! Oh woe is me...*slap*And let's not forget Simon, brother and chaperone, so brilliantly inept he loses her to dally with his own paramours at every turn. Our Darling Dad who holds Jane completely responsible for her fall from grace and sets her up to be an object of society's derision.Argh!Everyone is constantly moving outside the social mores. She is ruined and no one cares.But finally, my biggest issue with this book. A Hero who is a manipulative bully with abusive stalker tendencies and a Dominant streak. Ladies of the Romance Novels, if he is telling you what to wear, determining when and where you will see your friends and watching over those encounters, taking you places you feel uncomfortable, stopping you from talking to others... Run Away. These are those signals you should be reading.He sets her up for humiliation and she understands. It was all because the poor dear was hurt and really it's a sign of how much he lurves her.Sure, there's redemption. But I was no longer giving a fuck.I wanted to enjoy it.I was looking to like it.I was wrong.The Boscastle Series:Book 1 The Seduction of an English Scoundrel - Grayson and JaneBook 2 The Love Affair of an English Lord - Chloe and DominicBook 3 The Wedding Night of an English Rogue - Heath and JuliaBook 4 The Wicked Games of a Gentleman - Drake and EloiseBook 5 The Sinful Nights of a Nobleman - Devon and JocelynBook 6 The Devilish Pleasures of a Duke - Emma and AdrianBook 7 Wicked as Sin - Gabriel and AletheaBook 8 A Wicked Lord at the Wedding - Sebastien and EleanorBook 9 The Wicked Duke Takes a Wife - Harriet and Griffin(ISBN 0-345-48467-3)-CR-
What do You think about The Seduction Of An English Scoundrel (2005)?
Lady Jane, has been stood up at the altar by her fiancée, and close friend. Everyone is heartbroken forher, but Jane can’t wait for the opportunity to find true love. Jane has a secret that she hatched, and she is joyful at the current events, now she knows it will be up to her to make her own fate. But there is one obstacle that she didn’t plan on…Grayson Boscatsle. Gray is furious at his cousin, and knows that it is up to him to maintain the family honor, and seek reparations for the wrong done. But for some reason, Jane doesn’t seem all that heartbroken over what has happened. Gray just assumed she is putting a good front, and he insists that he escort her around town, and show others what he sees in her. But before long, he starts to fall in love with her, but the secret that Jane is hiding from him, will bring about a sensual game of seduction and secrets…but who will win and triumph?Jillian Hunter has been around for quite some time, but for some reason this is the first time I have read a book of hers. She has been on my watch list for a while, and I just had to try her out when I noticed this series on the shelves of my local library. So I thought I would be “original” and try this series in order. Let’s see if I can complete this “mission impossible” since I seem to have the worst habit of reading a series out of order. Any who….I will say that I truly loved this story. Now it did take me a bit of time to get into the book, but I think I was just adjusting to the unique writing style of the author. This book was a ball of laughs and giggles, and I loved this couple. They were so engaging, especially to this reader, and the interaction between them was contagious, I just almost wished I could just jump into the pages and join in their fun. Now the real fun…doesn’t happen until toward the end and wow did that surprise me. Normally, with a plot line like this one, you don’t expect it to turn out this way, but this author really twisted her way with this story; I loved her creativity with the series of events. The way she forms these characters, well it was just charming. I loved every one that played a part in the story. What I also loved was seeing the family of Gray…their comradery and teasing of each other, added a certain flair to the story and a bit of drama at times. But what exquisite drama it is! An lighthearted and playful story with a touch of sensuality and moving emotions…Deliciously SEXY!!
—Lover of Romance
NOTE: This is more a detailed plot summary than a review. I write these so I can remember what happened in any given book, especially those in a series. But if anyone else finds this helpful - awesome.The book opens several hours into the wedding ceremony of Lady Jane Welsham & Sir Nigel Boscastle. But Nigel still not present, Jane’s family is slowly realizing that their daughter’s been jilted, and the Boscastles appear bewildered: this will be the first scandal they’ve faced since the heird
—Megan
Take the title of this book seriously. The entire book was a give and take between the H/H with very little story. Actually, none of it made sense, considering life during the Regency Period. As usual the story would not have taken place if the heroine had been honest and told everyone the truth. Of course that was the only thing that she did that was out of character. Any other action she made was abrupt almost to the point of being rude. But, what do I know? I thought it quite boring. Toward the end of the book I was skipping most of the text to get to the point. The next book is about the Boscastle sister, Chloe, a rebel in her own right. So far, she has come across as a silly, self absorbed, spoiled child. I will read the next book because I have it in hand...I am hoping Chloe has grown up.
—Lynne Tull
