When Strangers Marry
by:
Lisa Kleypas (author)
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780739427224 (0739427229)
Publish date: January 1st 2002
Publisher: Avon
Pages no: 390
Edition language: English
Category:
Love,
American,
Historical Fiction,
Romance,
Adult,
Historical Romance,
Family,
Southern,
Womens Fiction,
Chick Lit,
Regency,
Regency Romance
Series: Vallerands (#1)
By far the biggest highligh of this book is the fact that Kleypas wrote it set in New Orleans before Louisiana was purchase by the United States in 1812. She has obviously done extensive research into the Creole customs and political atmosphere of the time. There are various reference to how people ...
Posted on Under the CoversLysette Kersaint is being abused by her stepfather and her futures lies with a man whom she despises. In a desperate attempt to escape her fate, she flees…right into the arms of Maximilien Vallerand, where he takes in her to protect her. Little does she know that Max has hi...
Lysette is desperate to find a way to escape her betrothal, so she flees her home. After being lost in the bayou, she is caught by two twin boys stealing their pirougue. They then take her to their father, who is Maximilien Vallerand, one of the most powerful men in the area, and an enemy to her fia...
This is an old Lisa Kleypas and I think possibly her first novel. It was definitely different from what she writes today. I did enjoy this book but not as much as her more recent novels. I thought some parts of this book were very sweet. There was some sweet scenes between Max and Lysette.One thing ...
The particulars: Historical Romance, Avon, available as e-bookThe review:The blurb:Lysette buried her face against Max's throat. "But he's going to take me away. Don't let him, don't -- " "You're not going anywhere," Max interrupted. "Calm yourself, Lysette. It's not good for you to become excited....