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Let Sleeping Rogues Lie

door Sabrina Jeffries

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"Don't let yourself be fooled, Madeline: once a rake, always a rake."--Mrs. Charlotte Harris, headmistressWhen Madeline Prescott took a teaching position at Mrs. Harris's School for Young Ladies, it was to help restore her father's reputation. Instead, she's in danger of ruining her own. The devilishly handsome Anthony Dalton, Viscount Norcourt, has agreed to provide "rake lessons" to Mrs. Harris's pupils so they can learn how to avoid unscrupulous gentlemen, and Madeline is to oversee his classes. She has always believed that attraction is a scientific matter, easily classified and controlled -- until she's swept into the passionate desire that fiercely burns between her and Anthony. Nothing could be more illogical than risking everything for a dalliance with a rake -- even one who's trying to behave himself. Yet nothing could be more tempting. . . ."Exceptionally entertaining and splendidly sexy."--Booklist on Beware a Scot's Revenge… (meer)
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For interests of remaining clear, I'm not entirely certain what year the story takes place. Its obviously after Louisa and Foxmoor marry (so after 1821), but it doesn't mention Venetia at all (which took place in 1822) and a minor character in Rogues, Elinor Bancroft, has her own story told in the Snowy Night with a Stranger anthology and is set in December of 1823 and thus still in school for Rogues (but almost at her coming out). So its my assumption the story is set in late 1822/early 1823 (since Elinor had at least one season done with by the beginning of her story). I do worry about these things a little much I think.

On to the actual story! Madeline and Anthony were a fine pair! Neither of them really knew what to do with the other--Madeline wasn't used to men, other then her father, treating her as an intellectual equal and Anthony was just plain flabbergasted by the audacity and deviousness of her spirit. I don't think he was ever really angry with her for her deception, definitely not after he heard her reasons at least. They both made a lot of presumptions--something more grounded then others--but in the end it worked out.

Foxmoor makes an appearance in this, as one of Anthony's old school chums, and of course Mrs. Harris makes a lot of appearances (since the book is partially set in the school. This book made Mrs. Harris out to be a bit more sneaky and cynical then the others I think; she doesn't want to give Anthony the benefit of the doubt, she is ready to jump to the worst conclusions and questions Madeline's sanity numerous times. Considering her history with her (not so lamented) late husband, I suppose that's only natural.

The chemistry between Anthony and Madeline is filled with sparks since the two of them are, by nature, questioners. They both want more answers then the either wants to give at any given time and tend to know how to delay that line of thought (through amorous pursuits). Madeline, aided on by the matchmaking students Lucy Seton (who's own book is Book 5) and Elinor Bancroft, who thinks its marvelous fun to tease the two of them endlessly. The Rake Lessons, amusing as they are, were invaluable I believe, just as Madeline said. Certainly the first 'test' Anthony put to the girls they failed miserably. Learning and experiencing are two different things--which I believe the heart of the matter for the book itself.

Anthony's dark secret was a little weak--not the treatment he endured, but the 'monster' that he kept under tight control. He's apparently a very lusty fellow (which is good since all the woman featured so far seem the same!), but thought that his urges were too twisted and dark. Its kind of an odd reversal of the olden day Regency heroines who believed that if they lusted for a man's body there was something wrong with them.

The ending is good, if predictable and there are some tender family moments. Overall a fun treat to read. ( )
  lexilewords | Dec 28, 2023 |
Let Sleeping Rogues Lie
4 Stars

This series has been very hit and miss with books #2, #3 and #5 just not working for me. That said books #1, #4 and #6 are very entertaining.

Anthony and Madeline's romance is sweet and sexy, and they are both very likable as well. Madeline's matter-of-fact personality and her interest in natural history lead to some hilarious moments as she has virtually no verbal filter. While her determination to help restore her father's reputation is admirable, her plan to achieve this is not all that realistic or believable.

Although Anthony is a typical reformed rake, one cannot help but admire his desire to protect his niece. Moreover, the fact that he respects and admires Madeline for her intelligence only adds to his appeal.

The story is well-paced with some interesting historical detail on the nitrous oxide (laughing gas) party fad. The only minor issue with the writing is Jeffries penchant for referring to Anthony's penis as his "bad boy", which is just downright strange.

Overall, a light and entertaining read that made me want to read Mrs. Harris's book immediately. ( )
  Lauren2013 | May 5, 2023 |
Cuando Madeline Prescott aceptó un empleo como profesora en la academia para jóvenes señoritas, lo hizo para ayudar a recobrar el buen nombre de su padre. En cambio, corre el peligro de arruinar el suyo propio. El diabólicamente apuesto Anthony Dalton, vizconde Norcourt, ha aceptado dar «clases sobre libertinos» a las alumnas de la señorita Harris a fin de que aprendan a eludir a caballeros sin escrúpulos, y Madeline debe supervisar las clases.
Siempre creía que la atracción es una cuestión científica, fácilmente clasificable y controlable, hasta que se ve arrastrada a un apasionado deseo que arde ferozmente entre Anthomy y ella. Nada podía ser más ilógico que arriesgarlo todo en pos de una aventura con un libertino, aunque sea por uno que intente comportarse como es debido. Sin embargo, nada podría ser más tentador...
  Natt90 | Jan 27, 2023 |
Good book about two people with pain and secrets, who are very different and yet find a way to help each other. Madeline is a relatively new teacher at Mrs. Harris's school. She applied there after she and her father left Shropshire under a cloud. Dr. Prescott was a respected doctor until one of his patients died while he was using the new nitrous oxide during her treatment. The local baron, a particularly nasty and vicious man, is making trouble for the doctor and pushing to have him charged with murder. Madeline is desperate to clear her father's name and is determined to find the scientist who wrote about the use of nitrous oxide and ask for his help.

Anthony Dalton, Viscount Norcourt, recently inherited the title when his brother died. His niece's fate, thanks to the lack of a will, was left up to the courts to decide. There are two claimants for Tessa's care. First, Anthony's aunt and uncle, who Anthony is desperate to keep away from Tessa. He still bears the mental and emotional scars of the time he spent with them and dreads the thought of what they would do to Tessa. Then there is Anthony, a confirmed bachelor and notorious rake whose flaunting of Society's rules was a direct result of his treatment at their hands. He feels that getting Tessa into the right school is his best chance of proving that he has her best interests at heart. Unfortunately, most of the schools want nothing to do with him. Appealing to Mrs. Harris is his last chance.

I loved the first meeting between Madeline and Anthony. She is familiar with his reputation and fears he has ulterior motives. But once she learns about Tessa, she knows she must help get the girl away from the baron - the same one who threatens her father. She agrees to help him convince Mrs. Harris if he will consent to spend the next two weeks teaching classes in 'How to Avoid Rakes, Rogues, and Fortunehunters". Mrs. Harris is skeptical but agrees to give him a chance. I loved the back and forth between Madeline and Anthony as they work through the negotiations. It is immediately apparent that there are sparks between them.

I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Madeline and Anthony. Both are highly intelligent and have quick wits. Madeline knows that her attraction to Anthony is trouble waiting to happen, but she can't stop thinking about him. Anthony is equally attracted and determined to find a way to get Madeline into his bed without risking his custody battle. The more time they spend together, the stronger the flames grow. There are some great scenes of the two of them as their banter fans the fire between them. And when those flames become explosive, the heat between them is incredible. But both of them are also hiding secrets. Madeline hasn't told Anthony the truth of why she has made her demands for fear of his refusal to help. I got quite frustrated by her reticence as it showed a lack of trust in the man she was coming to love.

Anthony held on to his own secrets about why he was so determined to get Tessa away from his relatives. I ached for him as more of his past was revealed. The cruelty and abuse he suffered as a child still haunts him. I loved how Madeline pried those secrets out of him and did so with compassion rather than pity. When Madeline's deception came out, Anthony was understandably hurt and angry. I liked that, once the initial explosion was over, he was able to listen and understand. He also realized that if he was going to be able to help Madeline and save Tessa, he had to face his past first. I loved the difference it made in him. It also gave him some interesting ammunition for his final confrontation with his uncle. That confrontation was immensely satisfying, and I loved the follow-up of the epilogue.

The beginning of each chapter began with correspondence between Mrs. Harris and her school's benefactor, her "Cousin Michael." He comes across as a bit of a self-righteous prig, and I enjoyed seeing her push back when she didn't agree with him. Though Charlotte occasionally seemed judgmental, her protectiveness toward Madeline was real. I liked that she also came to believe in Anthony as well. ( )
  scoutmomskf | Oct 14, 2019 |
Loved it! Anthony and Madeline are easily one of my most favorite couples ever. They are quite obviously great for each other, well once they got over their trust/control issues. They had a wonderful supporting cast, which always makes a book so much more enjoyable to me. I daresay I shall have to add [a:Sabrina Jeffries|50886|Sabrina Jeffries|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1285607087p2/50886.jpg] to my favorite authors list for this one. ( )
  bookjunkie57 | Apr 17, 2015 |
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"Don't let yourself be fooled, Madeline: once a rake, always a rake."--Mrs. Charlotte Harris, headmistressWhen Madeline Prescott took a teaching position at Mrs. Harris's School for Young Ladies, it was to help restore her father's reputation. Instead, she's in danger of ruining her own. The devilishly handsome Anthony Dalton, Viscount Norcourt, has agreed to provide "rake lessons" to Mrs. Harris's pupils so they can learn how to avoid unscrupulous gentlemen, and Madeline is to oversee his classes. She has always believed that attraction is a scientific matter, easily classified and controlled -- until she's swept into the passionate desire that fiercely burns between her and Anthony. Nothing could be more illogical than risking everything for a dalliance with a rake -- even one who's trying to behave himself. Yet nothing could be more tempting. . . ."Exceptionally entertaining and splendidly sexy."--Booklist on Beware a Scot's Revenge

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