by Lisa Kleypas
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....
3.5 solid stars. I love Lisa Kleypas writing and have loved most of her books. When stranger Marry at times was slow and cheesy but that's really what you get when reading a Historical Romance. I just found that I liked her later works better and do realize that this was one of her earlier works....
First Kleypas book I read. I liked it although it wasn't her best work but still good read. The title and excerpt are what got me to read it. The characters were really interesting and I thought the set up and time setting was great. The tone was much darker but that was a plus for me. It made the b...
I enjoyed this 1800s New Orleans story about Lysette running away from bad fiance caught by twin sons of rich planation owner Max with his own agenda ... the action, characters and passion all good but rated 3.5* because Lisa Kleypas has written much more captivating books.
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