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S'està carregant… By Winter's Light: A Regency Romance (Cynsters) (edició 2015)de Stephanie Laurens (Autor)
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Apunta't a LibraryThing per saber si aquest llibre et pot agradar. No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra. The Cynster families are spending Christmas at Casphairn Manor in Scotland. The story focuses on the budding romance between the tutor and the governess, with 4 teenaged cousins doing what they can to assist Daniel in capturing Clare's heart. Interesting legends, and the bedroom part waits until the end. ( ) Excellent addition to the Cynster series, even though the main romance isn't between Cynsters, but two of their staff members. Daniel has long been drawn to Claire, but as a tutor whose charges are about to age out of his care, he hasn't felt in a position to support a wife. Just before Christmas, his employer asked him to stay on as his assistant in the antiquities business. This gives Daniel the impetus he needs to make his case to Claire. He's nervous because, while he believes his feelings are returned, he isn't positive. Claire has sensed his feelings, and is not sure what to do. Her marriage was not the best, and left her not trusting men and what they say they want, nor her own feelings around them. Her mind tells her to say no to furthering their relationship, but her heart isn't listening. I loved seeing the relationship develop between them. They had been friends before, as all the governesses and tutors are. Their exposure to the Cynsters, and seeing the obvious love among all the couples is a great example, and Daniel especially sees it as the model for what he wants. His first attempt to speak to Claire doesn't go that well, as she is spooked by her feelings. Her uncertainty leaves the door open for Daniel to do his best to persuade her. I loved the fact that he didn't just bulldoze over her fears, but addressed them, making her look at things in a different way. I loved seeing how his love helped her overcome them and see that happiness is possible for her after all. One of the really fun things about the book was seeing the help that Daniel had along the way. He thought that he had hidden his feelings from others very well, but Cynsters are a remarkably observant family. I loved seeing the way that the group of teen girls, led by Louisa, made sure that both Daniel and Claire went on the green cutting expedition, and how the girls made it their mission to sneak some mistletoe into the mix. I loved seeing how they were helped along by the Dowager Duchess, and her interest in helping the couple. It was fun seeing how nervous Daniel and Claire were about telling their employers of their plans, and how stunned they were by what happened. The scene in the library was perfectly Cynster-like and I loved how it turned out. Another main part of the book was the chance to get to know the next generation of Cynsters. The older kids, just reaching adulthood, were given the chance to show what they were made of during their Christmas Eve explorations. With it being their home turf, Lucilla and Marcus had the biggest roles to play. I especially enjoyed seeing Lucilla's actions during the crisis, and how her training as Lady-in-waiting was so critical. As with her parents' story, Scandal's Bride, the importance of the land around her is an integral part of who she is. The arrival of a neighbor to help foreshadows what looks to be in her future. I'm really looking forward to the next books in the series. This is the first book I have read about the Cynster family. Which I liked but I could tell I might have liked it more if I had read the prior novels or at least some of the prior novels. Then I would have established a relationship with the family and the children. There were just so many to try and keep straight in my head who was who. Although I did think that the romance between Daniel and Claire was sweet and charming. Besides all of the many characters, I did feel like the book was a bit too long. It seemed like scenes would go on and on and never really moved along at a steady pace. On the bright side, I thought the author built a nice world and backdrop for the book. Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
Pertany a aquestes sèriesCynster Family (22)
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Historical Fiction.
HTML: #1 New York Timesbestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to romantic Scotland to usher in anew generation of Cynsters in an enchanting tale of mistletoe, magic, and love. It's December 1837, and the young adults of the Cynster clanhave succeeded in having the family Christmas celebration held at snowboundCasphairn Manor, Richard and Catriona Cynster's home. Led by Sebastian,Marquess of Earith, and by Lucilla, future Lady of the Vale, and her twinbrother, Marcus, the upcoming generation has its own plans for the holidayseason. Yet where Cynsters gather, love is never far behind. Thefestive occasion brings together Daniel Crosbie, tutor to Lucifer Cynster'ssons, and Claire Meadows, widow and governess to Gabriel Cynster's daughter.Daniel and Claire have met before, and the embers of an unexpected passionsmolder between them, but Claireâ??once bitten, twice shyâ??believes a secondmarriage is not in her stars. Daniel, however, is determined to press his suit.He has seen the love the Cynsters share, and Claire is the lady with whom hedreams of sharing his life. Assisted by a bevy of Cynsters, innate matchmakersevery one, Daniel strives to persuade Claire that trusting him with her hand andher heart is her right path to happiness. Meanwhile, out riding on Christmas Eve, the young adults ofthe Cynster clan respond to a plea for help. Summoned to a humble dwelling inruggedly forested mountains, Lucilla is called on to help with the difficultbirth of a child, while the others rise to the challenge of helping her. With aviolent storm closing in and severely limited options, the next generation ofCynsters face their first collective testâ??can they save this mother and childâ??andthemselves, too? Back at the manor, Claire is increasingly drawn to Daniel,and, despite her misgivings, against the backdrop of the ongoing festivitiestheir relationship deepens. Yet she remains tornâ??until catastrophe strikes, andby winter's light she learns that loveâ??true loveâ??is worth any No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — S'està carregant… GèneresClassificació Decimal de Dewey (DDC)823.914Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Modern Period 1901-1999 1945-1999LCC (Clas. Bibl. Congrés EUA)ValoracióMitjana:
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