A Man Above Reproach
Written by Evelyn Pryce
Narrated by James Clamp
4/5
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Amazon Breakthrough Romance Novel Award Winner
In 1830s London, scandalous whispers surround the pub known as the Sleeping Dove, a hidden bordello catering to nobles eager to shed the trappings of their stations. Josephine Grant knows the rumors are true—she plays piano at the Dove and is known only as the "Bawdy Bluestocking" to the pub's faithful.
The reluctant Duke of Lennox is called "The Uncatchable" by society ladies, not that he cares for them or their nicknames. Elias Addison's estate was thrust upon him when his father died, and it has been little else but a burden.
When a friend brings him to the Sleeping Dove in an attempt to lighten his mood, the Duke of Lennox finds himself at the Bawdy Bluestocking's piano, and together they begin to play a dangerous melody. Though Elias cannot resist courting her, she has a past to protect, a shaky future, and no time for frivolous nobility with soft hands. When the Duke uncovers the truth, will he wish he had never heard the tune?
Evelyn Pryce
Evelyn Pryce lives in Pittsburgh, where she founded a charity organization that raises money for literacy and supports artists. In her spare time, she reads, blogs, gardens, and attempts to cook. She is not as domesticated as she sounds.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hope the next book by Evelyn Pryce will be part of Scribd soon
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I had so much fun reading this book. I don’t know where to begin in telling you it’s worth your time and money.
This was literally like opening a gift that is carefully wrapped, so you know to take your time in unwrapping it slowly, prolonging that anticipation, because as much as you want to see what’s inside, you want to prolong that feeling of excitement and anticipation.
That is exactly how I felt reading this book.
Here is what worked: characterization of Elias and Josie was fantastic. The differences between the two were in your face, and I couldn’t wait to see how those two would reconcile those and develop a relationship; secondary characters: we were introduced to them slowly and reverently, so we could get the feel of them, and I admired that. I now am chomping at a bit waiting for Nicholas and Frost’s story; plot was intriguing and exciting; the setting and dialogue gave it a real feel of the times.
If you’re looking for a story that is filled with complex characters that are entertaining and fun then pick this smart and damn good historical romance.
NOTE: I loved it so much that I went out and got me an Audible copy…I didn’t like the guy that was reading it. Maybe you might…
Melanie for b2b
*Book provided by NetGalley. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Josephine Grant owns a book store and plays piano in a brothel. The Duke of Lennox comes in one night with his friends, sees her, and pursues her. She is outspoken and gives as good as she gets. Lennox is intrigued that she speaks her mind.I enjoyed this couple. Neither backs down and gives as good as he or she gets. Josephine teaches Lennox what happens at brothels and she makes life better for a few. She hopes that she can get Lennox to help abolish what happens in secret there. Lennox gets mad at her but he knows there is a back story and he is determined to discover it. I liked watching them go at each other. They were fun.I cannot wait to read the sequel.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5'This will end badly but I am certain it will be interesting,'Oh my! The dance of two people attracted to each other in strange circumstances, that become even more curious, is quite fascinating and humorous. The sexual tension builds but is held lightly although there were a couple of 'Hmm! I didn't see that coming,' moments. Even a mental shake of the head occasionally!Blue, BB or Bawdy Bluestocking, Josie (Josephine Grant) plays the piano at a bordello. Elias, the Duke of Lennox, is there with friends and is struck by the quality of the pianist's performance. Attraction flares between them. Elias wants to learn more about this masked damsel. Josephine wants the safety of anonymity, not involvement. She is a spirited woman of secrets, piling up on top of each other, more so once she meets Elias. Elias must marry (to secure the title of course). He is bored by the debutants flung in front of him, wants nothing more than to escape to his estates, and now he has met an intelligent woman, bookshop owner by day, whorehouse piano player by night.Josephine occasionally show her exasperation with Elias in interesting ways.Look for where you find the title as a line in the book. That was an amusing insertion. And so the dance continues between our star crossed couple--somewhere between attack, coaxing and retreat. Humour is maintained throughout. There is a lot of amusing muttering used by all, from Sebastian in this review's title quote, to Josephine under her breath to Elias, 'I think not, you rake, she muttered.'The camaraderie and humour between the main men is pleasant. It is something that is rarely shown and I appreciated it.The storyline approaches the regency romance genre from a slightly different tack.An altogether enjoyable read.A NetGalley ARC
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A delightful romance novel romping its way through Georgian England. Handsome Elias Addison, has only just risen to the title, Duke of Lennox, upon the death of his father. Dragged from his dreams of academic life, he must now attend to putting the estate to rights, and launching the debut of his younger sister. He decidedly does NOT wish to accede to his mother's attempts to marry him off to one of the many heiresses paraded before him. The disappointed misses have nicknamed him "The Uncatchable." His best friend, Nicholas Thackeray, entices him out for an evening of debauchery in the hopes of lightening his mood. Elias is not amused -- his plans had not included ending at the Sleeping Dove, a brothel catering to the nobility, with its mediocre wine and out-of-tune piano plonking in the background. But, wait! That piano is being played with sensitivity and skill by an entrancing woman! The only woman, he's told, whose charms are NOT for sale. Enchanted, Elias must know her. Yet, Blue Stocking does not want to be known. In her off hours the proprietress of a small bookstore, Josephine Grant has many secrets to hide and serious purpose to her work. Her plans do NOT include meddling Dukes who might endanger her work. And yet .... There is that undeniable chemistry. I am not usually a romance reader. However, if all of the genre were written as well and lovely as this, I might have to attempt a few more. The pacing moves well and the characters generally escape caricature. More serious readers may find a few anachronisms over which to furrow their collective brows. The rest of us will have enjoyed a fast-paced charming little respite over which to spend a few hours. The author, writing under the pseudonym of Evelyn Price, has recently won the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. I am certain more accolades are in her future. Mine is an advanced reviewers copy provided without expectation as to the contents of the review.