Seducing Charlotte (Accidental Peers, #1) (Entangled Scandalous)

by Diana Quincy

• ISBN10: 1622661036
• ISBN13: 9781622661039
• Publish Date: 15 April 2013
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Entangled: Scandalous
• Format: eBook
• Language: English

Reviews

[kimbacaffeinate]

Camryn is a Marquess and an industrialist who finds himself intrigued by a Charlotte Livingston a bluestocking and a social reform. The chemistry and banter between these two had sparks flying, but a violent rebellion against the machine is sweeping across the countryside. Camryn leads the charge in thwarting this rebellion. While Charlotte is not immune to his charms the secrets, she harbors could destroy them all.

I love strong, confident, stubborn, inquisitive heroines and Charlotte was a breath of fresh air. She made me giggle one moment and shake my head in despair the next. Her stubborn and opinions could at times blind her and it was fun seeing her grow. Her heart is true; her cause is noble, and I wanted her to have it all. Camryn for a man of his social standing is very forward thinking making him a pioneer of sorts. Of course, he is swoon-worthy and at first I thought he was a complete scoundrel, but as Quincy peeled back his layers I found him to be irresistible, stubborn, stupid and totally kissable. LOL. Characters from Compromising Willa and Tempting Bella and it was wonderful seeing them.

Seducing Charlotte like the other novels in the Accidental Peers series featured a strong heroine who unwittingly gains the attention of a much sought after bachelor. Quincy infuses suspense, heat, a little angst and wicked chemistry that will keep the reader engaged. I find when I read her books I quickly become caught up in the tale, and find the romance to be genuine. The sex scenes are sensual without going into too much detail, and they heated the page from mere kisses to tantalizing teases. Charlotte’s secrets added suspense, danger and threatened the romance. Quincy paced the tale perfectly with highs and lows. While there is angst, she doesn’t overdue it or drag it out instead she allows my heart to race even as I know I will eventually get the happily ever after I desire.

[Angie]

Seducing Charlotte starts off with an illicit affair between the Marquess of Camryn and a married woman. She's...uh, well, she's giving him a blow job in the garden during a ball, and Charlotte sees it all! That's certainly a great way for our love interests to meet! Although their first proper meeting involves Charlotte asserting her position as a social reformist who is unhappy with the way Cam is running his businesses. At least how she assumes he's running them, and you know what they say about when you assume?

The romance of Seducing Charlotte starts of as the typical enemies to lovers type which I adore. At first glance, it seems like Cam is a womanizer, but that's not the case at all. He's just having a tryst in the garden. Charlotte is not exactly a model of propriety, since she watches the exchange with excited curiosity. Then they meet and butt heads. She is feisty and has strong opinions which shall not be swayed, and things get slightly heated between them whenever industrialization and the attacks on factories are brought up. Eventually, Cam convinces her to see his own factories and Charlotte realizes she's wrong, and things get heated in other ways!

As for the plot, it's directly connected to the romance. Seducing Charlotte is set during the time when industry is really taking off. Charlotte is appalled by the conditions of the factories she's visited and how so many people are out of work after being replaced by machines. However, she may be closer to the machine wreckers than she lets on, and is harboring a secret. It's why she refuses Cam's proposal despite their courting. I was worried that her secret was going to be something stupid, since I'm typically not a fan of the whole "I have a terrible secret that will make you not want me" plots. But it's not; it's actually something that could ruin Cam's ambitions. It wasn't shocking though.

I loved Seducing Charlotte in the beginning. The banter and bickering between Charlotte and Cam is entertaining and their chemistry is sizzling. I was definitely invested in their relationship, but not so much in the plot. Charlotte was a bit too stubborn at times, and I think she should have spilled her secret earlier. I still liked it though.

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