Notorious

Rebels of the Ton Series, Book 1

By: Minerva Spencer

Narrated by: Heather Wilds

The cure for a willful wife....

Drusilla Clare is full of opinions about why a woman shouldn't marry. But that doesn't stop the rush of desire she feels each time her best friend's brother, notorious rake Gabriel Marlington, crosses her path. So imagine her dismay when she finds herself in the clutches of a scoundrel, only to be rescued by Gabriel himself. And when Gabriel's heartless - and heart-pounding - proposal comes, it's enough to make Dru's formidable resolve crumble...

...is a smitten husband.

She's sharp-tongued, exasperating - and due to one careless moment - about to become his wife. Still, something about Drusilla has Gabriel intrigued. First there's the delicious flush of her skin every time she delivers a barb - and then the surprisingly sensual feel of her in his arms. Gabriel even finds himself challenged by her unusual philosophies. And when he discovers a clandestine rival for Dru's affection, his temperature flares even hotter. But the real threat to their happiness is one neither of the newlyweds sees coming. If they're to save their future - and their very lives - they'll need to trust in each other and their growing love.

Contains mature themes.

©2020 Minerva Spencer (P)2020 Tantor

slow start, great finish

slow start, great finish, can't wait to read more in the series. Heather Wilds is a great narrator.

Basic Historical Romance

If you like historical romance you'll probably like this...pretty formulaic..unrequited love till the forsed marriage then the kidnapping then the lead in to the next book.

Good

Mystery, entertaining plot, strong women, kind men are all included. What more can you ask?

Notorious by Minerva Spencer

Notorious by Minerva Spencer
1st in the Rebels of the Ton series. Historical romance. May be a spin-off of a different series.
Drusilla Clara thinks of herself as an independent woman and has no intention of marrying. But society demands and a compromising situation has her getting married to rake Gabriel Marlington. The two must reconcile their differing life styles and beliefs to have a happy and successful marriage union.

I hate when issues could simply be resolved if the hero and heroine just talked to each other. Most of this book had them at odds and taking to someone other than the spouse. I also had a problem with the double standards but realize it may have been historically accurate which is sad. Old fashioned but explicit sex scenes including the “Little death”.
Cliffhanger situation although the couple has mainly resolved their differences.

The audio version was what saved this book for me. It was well done with emotions well performed as well as variations on voices.

Not for me

This seems like a well written story, the narrator is wonderful. But I dnf'd it, because the set up of the heroine in love with the hero, forced to marry, and her being so outwardly hostile to him gave me such vicarious embarrassment and anxiety. no thanks.