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Stephanie Laurens

Auteur van Devil's Bride

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Stephanie Laurens was born in Sri Lanka, which was at the time the British colony of Ceylon. Her family moved to Melbourne, Australia, where she eventually received a Ph.D in biochemistry. She and her husband moved to London for four years where they worked as research scientists. They returned to toon meer Melbourne where she worked in the field of cancer research and eventually ran her own research laboratory. She began writing romance novels as a hobby, but due to her success she became a full-time novelist. Her first book, Tangled Reins, was published in 1992. Her other works include the Cynster Family series, the Cynster Sisters series, and the Bastion Club series. Stephanie's book's, By Winter's Light and The Lady By His Side made the New York Times bestseller list. (Bowker Author Biography) toon minder
Fotografie: photo by Sigrid Estrada

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Devil's Bride (1998) 1,315 exemplaren
A Rake's Vow (1998) 949 exemplaren
De flonkering van het geluk (1999) 908 exemplaren
de zoete adem van de macht (1999) 907 exemplaren
A Secret Love (2000) 905 exemplaren
On a Wild Night (2002) 854 exemplaren
En de bruid bloosde (2003) 852 exemplaren
De koestering van de nacht (2001) 850 exemplaren
On a Wicked Dawn (2002) 840 exemplaren
All About Passion (2001) 827 exemplaren
The Lady Chosen (2003) 813 exemplaren
The Promise in a Kiss (2001) 804 exemplaren
A Fine Passion (2005) 788 exemplaren
To Distraction (2006) 784 exemplaren
The Ideal Bride (2004) 775 exemplaren
A Gentleman's Honor (2003) 750 exemplaren
A Lady of His Own (2004) 749 exemplaren
The Taste of Innocence: A Cynster Novel (2007) — Auteur — 727 exemplaren
What Price Love?: A Cynster Novel (2006) 701 exemplaren
The Untamed Bride (2009) 638 exemplaren
Captain Jack's Woman (1997) 635 exemplaren
Beyond Seduction (2007) 634 exemplaren
Mastered By Love (2009) 587 exemplaren
The Edge of Desire (2008) 573 exemplaren
Temptation and Surrender (2009) 568 exemplaren
Four in Hand (1993) 521 exemplaren
The Elusive Bride (2010) 509 exemplaren
Het heft in eigen hand (2011) — Auteur — 493 exemplaren
In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster (2011) 443 exemplaren
The Reckless Bride (2010) 429 exemplaren
The Brazen Bride (2010) 428 exemplaren
The Reasons for Marriage (1994) — Auteur — 422 exemplaren
Impetuous Innocent (1994) 412 exemplaren
An Unwilling Conquest (1996) 377 exemplaren
It Happened One Night [Anthology 4-in-1] (2008) — Medewerker — 364 exemplaren
And Then She Fell (2013) 357 exemplaren
A Comfortable Wife (1997) 353 exemplaren
Hero, Come Back (2005) — Medewerker — 351 exemplaren
Secrets of a Perfect Night [Anthology] (2000) — Medewerker — 348 exemplaren
A Lady of Expectations (1995) 339 exemplaren
The Lady Risks All (2012) 320 exemplaren
The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh (2013) 303 exemplaren
By Winter's Light (2014) 278 exemplaren
It Happened One Season (2011) — Medewerker — 251 exemplaren
My Scandalous Bride [Anthology 4-in-1] (2004) — Medewerker — 250 exemplaren
Rogues' Reform (3-in-1) (1994) 219 exemplaren
A Match for Marcus Cynster (2015) 218 exemplaren
The Lady's Command (2016) 211 exemplaren
The Tempting of Thomas Carrick (2015) — Auteur — 205 exemplaren
A Buccaneer at Heart (2016) 167 exemplaren
The Daredevil Snared (2016) 157 exemplaren
Lord of the Privateers (2016) 150 exemplaren
Tangled Reins (1992) 132 exemplaren
Devil's Bride [and] A Rake's Vow (2004) 106 exemplaren
The Pursuits of Lord Kit Cavanaugh (2019) 104 exemplaren
Royal Bridesmaids (2012) — Medewerker — 101 exemplaren
Fair Juno (1994) 99 exemplaren
Rules of Engagement (3-in-1) (1994) — Medewerker — 93 exemplaren
The Lady By His Side (2017) 86 exemplaren
Royal Weddings: An Avon Impulse Anthology (2011) — Medewerker — 66 exemplaren
Captain Jack's Woman [and] A Gentleman's Honor (2006) — Auteur — 55 exemplaren
The World of Stephanie Laurens (2011) 54 exemplaren
An Irresistible Alliance (2017) 52 exemplaren
Lady Osbaldestone's Plum Puddings (2019) 43 exemplaren
Rose in Bloom (1999) 42 exemplaren
Scandalous Lord Dere (2000) 41 exemplaren
A Conquest Impossible To Resist (2019) 38 exemplaren
Melting Ice (2004) 28 exemplaren
The Murder at Mandeville Hall (2018) 26 exemplaren
The Trouble with Virtue (2-in-1) (2013) — Medewerker — 24 exemplaren
The Fall of Rogue Gerrard (2008) 24 exemplaren
The Meaning of Love (2021) 23 exemplaren
The Secrets of Lord Grayson Child (2021) 22 exemplaren
Desire's Prize (2013) — Auteur — 22 exemplaren
The Games Lovers Play (2021) 20 exemplaren
Foes, Friends and Lovers (2022) 19 exemplaren
The Wedding Planner (2012) 18 exemplaren
Lost and Found: a novella (2005) 18 exemplaren
The Time for Love (2022) 13 exemplaren
A Return Engagement (2012) 7 exemplaren
A Family of His Own 6 exemplaren
3 Cynster Novels 4 exemplaren
Salva Por Um Cavalheiro (1900) 3 exemplaren
Razones Del Amor, Las (2004) 3 exemplaren
Todo sobre la pasión (2007) 2 exemplaren
Under the Mistletoe Box Set (2012) — Medewerker — 2 exemplaren
Sombras al amanecer (2008) 2 exemplaren
The Adventurers Quartet Complete Collection (2017) — Auteur — 1 exemplaar
Long, Live, Love: Omnibus — Medewerker — 1 exemplaar
Raptada por Um Conde (2017) 1 exemplaar
Preco do Amor, O (2007) 1 exemplaar
Una esposa a su medida (2005) 1 exemplaar
Un amor sorprendente (2014) 1 exemplaar
Primer y único amor (2013) 1 exemplaar
Second 5 books of the Cynsters series (2003) — Auteur — 1 exemplaar
Third 5 Books of the Cynsters series (2003) — Auteur — 1 exemplaar

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Pseudoniemen en naamsvarianten
Laurens, M. S.
Geboortedatum
1953-08-14
Geslacht
female
Nationaliteit
UK
Australia
Geboorteplaats
Ceylon
Woonplaatsen
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
London, England, UK
Opleiding
(PhD|Biochemistry)
Beroepen
biochemist
romance novelist

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Discussies

Historical romance maybe regency, England in Name that Book (september 2015)

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I read the book and I listened to the audiobook. The audio is excellently narrated. The flow is smooth and seamless and the narrator's voice very pleasant.

Well, we’ve come to the end of this Cynster generation – and the end of this series. Not sure when, or if, there will be an additional Cynster series, but they are about to cross the mark into the 1900s and I’m not sure I’ll be interested in those. The author is going back to add more books to the Casebook of Barnaby Adair series and I am happy to see that because I really enjoyed those.

Toby, the last unmarried Cynster of his generation, is now undertaking his last mission for the Crown. Talk about miffed – not only is Drake, Marquess of Wilchelsea, buckling to pressure from all of the Cynster ladies who want Toby married, but he is also sending him on a babysitting mission. So, rather than ending his career with an exciting mission, he’ll be escorting a doctor, his daughter, and a packet of intercepted German dispatches back from Vienna. Ho-Hum!

However, by the time he makes it to Vienna, he finds everything has changed. The doctor is deceased, perhaps not naturally, and both the Germans and the Austrians are trying to retrieve the packet of dispatches. Heinrich Maier, an Austrian, is a longtime foe of Toby’s and is almost as good as Toby. While the Austrians are a threat to the mission, it is the Germans who are dangerous. The two German agents operate by force and brute strength rather than intellect.

The babysitting mission Toby expected turns out to be as exciting as he’d want his last mission to be. That certainly wouldn’t be a problem except he is now escorting the doctor’s daughter and three children she refused to leave behind. Their escape through Austria, Germany, and Italy is fraught with danger. It also has a delightful set of children who make the book – you will love them. You’ll also love the descriptions of the beautiful countryside – and the idyllic time spent hiding on a lovely island in a beautiful Italian lake.

It was lovely to see Toby – who always wanted to be the bachelor uncle to his nieces and nephews – find the true meaning of family and love. I recommend this book and hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I also hope you are looking forward to those new Barnaby Adair books starting in July 2024. Happy Reading!
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BarbaraRogers | Mar 18, 2024 |
My second read, and I found this book to be just as enjoyable as the first time around.

It perfectly captures the essence of a 'historical romance novel'. The dynamic between the main characters, with its mix of tension and affection, paints a picture of the slow process of building trust.

The addition of a mysterious subplot adds an extra layer of intrigue, giving the characters something compelling to pursue.

While I wasn't fond of Leonora's family members, their portrayal felt relatable, evoking sympathy for her situation. At first, some scenes were a bit off (a lady and a gentleman being left alone in the early 1800's seems questionable) but truly don't think her family members cared.

Overall, it was a fun and engaging read that struck the right balance between some romance, steam and mystery.
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selsha | 16 andere besprekingen | Feb 27, 2024 |
This book delves into the story of Devil's Parents. Setting aside our prior knowledge from the Cysnter Series concerning Sebastian, the narrative presented here is undeniably romantic. I found myself enamored by the romance and dynamics between the main characters. I loved how they fell in love.

Alert: However, I couldn't help but anticipate an explanation for the events established in Devil's Bride, particularly concerning Richard/Scandal. I was eagerly awaiting some sort of explanation regarding Sebastian's behavior—whether it be him being drugged, abducted by aliens, or any plausible explanation where *I* could forgive him. Frankly, I needed closure on Sebastian's infidelity. And, there is no conceivable scenario where Helena would simply forgive him based on his flimsy excuse of feeling pity for Richard's mother. Unfortunately, the story concludes before this crucial moment unfolds.

Despite this narrative gap, IF we can pretend the impending events don't actually happen, the book itself is great. I rated it based on THIS book, regardless of what we know will happen further in the series.
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selsha | 11 andere besprekingen | Feb 23, 2024 |
I really liked this book. I cried and I laughed and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I adored Francesca and Gyles! Francesca was a breath of fresh air compared to the other Stephanie Lauren's books.

Yes, it was predictable and is your classic cheap romance novel, which is what I expected!

The only con I have with this book is; the advice given to Francesca, by her MIL. It was truly detestable to me. It hurt because I used to be young and stupid enough to listen to this type of advice.

semi -
When a man tells you he only wants one thing and is clear about it, you can't expect him to change. It's not fair to either of you. We always say we want honesty from our partners, but when they're honest and say, "I'll never love you, I'll have other lovers," we shouldn't be surprised when they do! And for Francesca's mother-in-law to be like "ohh, haha, he doesn't mean it! Just keep trying!" is just abhorrent and sets her up for failure and heartbreak.

Admittedly, this is a romance novel, so the outcome diverges from reality.


Overall- I really enjoyed this book! It's on my favorites list for Stephanie Laurens
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selsha | 10 andere besprekingen | Feb 20, 2024 |

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Leden
33,616
Populariteit
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Waardering
½ 3.7
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666
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