The Taste of Innocence (Cynster Novels) | Stephanie Laurens

The Taste of Innocence (Cynster Novels) | Stephanie Laurens | interesting Cynster tale

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The Taste of Innoc...

	The Taste of Innocence (Cynster Novels) Stephanie Laurens Avon, 2007 - 464 pages average customer review:based on 27 reviews view larger image
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Not her best work

I think it is time to let the Cynster saga go except for some cameo appearances in the Bastien Club novels. This latest one did not maintain a whole lot of sexual tension or develop an interesting relation between the two principal characters.

I've been trying to figure out exactly why. I think it's because the novel bogs down a bit too much in its description of Sarah and Charlie's internal feelings and dialogues. I think the dialogues are generally believeable and well-written taken by themselves. But, over the course of the book they generate a ponderous sense of inertia.

I have really enjoyed the Bastien books lately though.

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interesting Cynster tale

In 1883 Charlie Morwellan knows as the Earl of Meredith he must wed an acceptable aristocrat to insure the family line has the heir and the spare. However he vows to marry under his terms and not that of the matchmaking matriarchs who make him feel like a piece of beef. His wife will be quiet and reserved with love never entering the equation as he will not emulate his late father and almost destroy their proud line.

Charlie chooses childhood friend Sarah Conningham as he knows she meets his prerequisite conditions of a wife. However, Sarah insists, unlike Charlie, she will only marry a man she loves even if that means becoming a spinster. She believes Charlie loves her though he denies that and she admits to herself she has always loved him. As he pretends to not care for her, an unscrupulous speculator has plans for Sarah's land, which means this rogue has a scheme to make her property his anyway he can.

The latest Cynster tale contains two interesting lead characters especially the return of Charlie (see A SECRET LOVE); their disagreement over love makes their courtship fun though resolved too easily especially as this is the prime theme of this historical romance. The story line is fast-paced especially when the villain sets in motion his plan. However too many Cynsters (multiplied faster than rabbits) make cameo appearances slowing down and unnecessarily extending the plot. Still fans of the series will want to read the latest entry.

Harriet Klausner

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