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The Conquest of Lady Cassandra (Fairbourne Quartet Book 2) by [Madeline Hunter]

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HER PRIDE.
HIS PREJUDICE.
THEIR PASSION.

As headstrong as she is beautiful, Lady Cassandra Vernham defied convention when she refused to marry the man who had compromised her. Now, estranged from her family, Cassandra struggles to make ends meet. A recent auction of her jewels has brought her a modicum of relief, but one of the most valuable lots was never paid for by the highest bidder: handsome, rakish Viscount Ambury. Cassandra needs that money badly, and not to buy a new hat.

Ambury has only to look at Cassandra to begin imagining her in his bed… He has not settled that outstanding debt for a reason. He suspects that the expensive baubles were stolen, perhaps even by Cassandra herself. Erotic fantasies about her notwithstanding, the vixen is not to be trusted, for she has already destroyed his good friend—the man she refused to marry who later lost his life in a duel, which Ambury suspects was fought over Cassandra. But nothing is as it seems…

As the seductive lord and the scandalous beauty are drawn together, the passion that flares between them will illuminate shocking secrets that will change both their lives forever…

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February 26, 2013
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Editorial Reviews

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*Starred Review* In retrospect, Cassandra Vernham realizes she should have listened to her aunt Sophie and never put anything in writing. Unfortunately, it was because of Sophie that Cassandra sent her scalding letter to Yates Elliston, Viscount Ambury, in the first place. Cassandra desperately needs the money she counted on from auctioning her jewels to keep Sophie safe. Ambury successfully bid on a pair of Cassandra’s most valuable earrings, but weeks after the auction he has yet to pay Cassandra the money he owes her. What Cassandra doesn’t know is that Ambury has his own reasons for withholding payment. Not only does Ambury believe the earrings are hot property, he is almost certain they were stolen from his family. RITA Award–winning Hunter follows The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne (2012) with another stellar Regency-set historical romance that hits all the literary marks. Hunter’s effortlessly elegant writing exudes a wicked sense of wit; her characterization is superbly subtle, and the sexual chemistry she cooks up between her deliciously independent heroine and delightfully sexy hero is pure passion. --John Charles --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Praise for The Conquest of Lady Cassandra:

"RITA Award–winning Hunter follows The Surrender of Miss Fairborne (2012) with another stellar Regency-set historical romance that hits all the literary marks. Hunter’s effortlessly elegant writing exudes a wicked sense of wit; her characterization is superbly subtle, and the sexual chemistry she cooks up between her deliciously independent heroine and delightfully sexy hero is pure passion." --Booklist (starred review)

"Intelligent and memorable... [The Conquest of Lady Cassandra] is as smart and sharp as the best of Regency romances can be. With its tangy dialogue, Pride and Prejudice themes, bits of mystery and nefarious characters, readers may be reminded of Jane Austen." --Romantic Times (Top Pick)

Praise for the novels of Madeline Hunter:
“Hunter’s books are so addictive.”—Publishers Weekly
"Richly spiced with wicked wit and masterfully threaded with danger and desire, the superbly sexy first book in Hunter’s new Regency historical quartet is irresistible and wonderfully entertaining."—Booklist (starred review)
“Hunter's flowery centerpiece will suit every romance table. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal
“Hunter gifts readers with a fantastic story that reaches into the heart of relationships and allows her to deliver a deep-sigh read.”—RT Book Reviews

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Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0095ZPYTS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (February 26, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1270 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #237,236 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,001 in Historical Regency Fiction
- #2,436 in Historical Literary Fiction
- #2,836 in U.S. Historical Fiction

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Madeline Hunter

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I am a published novelist, a mother and wife, an art historian and a teacher. My first historical romance was published in 2000 and my bibliography shows the list of books since then. My books have been on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, USAToday, and Publishers Weekly (where I have also had three starred reviews.) I have won the RITA award twice and been a finalist seven times. My novels combine strong romances between layered and complex characters with plots that include mysteries or intrigues.

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William M. Thompson

Love thy brother?

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020

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A pleasant story with a marriage of convenience which by end turns into love. The reason for only 3 stars is that Cassandra and Yates have little passion and chemistry. They really do connect by the end but an earlier connection would have been nice

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Jeanne J. Allan

Who conquers who?

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2013

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As a devoted Madeline Hunter reader I have yet to be disappointed in her stories. In Conquest of Lady Cassandra you find a heroine who has made decision on her life with difficult consequences. But she has no regrets and at no time in the story does Hunter muddy her character with senseless remorse. Cassandra is a strong character but a woman of deep passion and compassion. She is a loyal friend to Emma and Lydia and unquestionably loyal to her Aunt Sophie.

Yates, Lord Amsbury, a close friend of Southwaite the husband of Emma, was introduced as Cassandra was in the last book. His character is of a man with deep loyalties to his friends and a love for his parents despite past conflicts. As his father slowly dies Yates returns to learn his duties as the Earl but to also solve the mystery of stolen/lost earrings. This is what leads him to Cassandra and is one of the themes of the story.

These two characters have history and a strong attraction. Hunter doesn't just make this a simple love story but a journey in trust, honesty and friendship. Both are fiercely committed to present and past friends. But each have the ability to not blindly and irrationally cling to assumptions. In the end as they are able to let down their walls a true and real relationship is founded.

Hunter never makes any of her character anything but real. I read this story knowing that there would be no tricks. There are surprises and I discovered that what I thought would happen didn't but the plot flowed evenly.

Throughout the book there are previews of who will be prominent in the next books. Penhurst and Lydia, Renfeld and maybe Marielle. I like that. The next book can't come out soon enough for me. A wonderful series.

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Shell Seeker

Another winner!

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2013

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Not love at first sight, but something much better. This is the story of two people whose lives become intertwined almost against their will.

Ms. Hunter brings them together in a story and a mystery that keeps you guessing to the end, and perhaps beyond.

You will fall in love with both Yates and Cassandra. They belong together, the reader knows it... they however take a much longer time to figure it out. Fortunately it is a wonderful ride all the way to the end.

Ms. Hunter never fails to entertain, and you always end the story with a sigh, one that says, how wonderful, but I am sorry it is over.

In case you are wondering the erotic scenes are there, and just as well written.

One little warning, and it may just be me. Ms. Hunter has her own style of writing, and sometimes when I began reading I am a little confused as to who is talking. However, it always falls into place and I am once again lost in the story by this great author.

It is a don't miss read if you love historical romance.

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Sandy Milan

Poignant and a little dark

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2013

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If you are looking for a 'pretty' book then this one isn't for you and if you want a typical virginal h then the same is true again. If you are looking for a well written, intriguing book with a little romance, slowly developed, then you'll enjoy this story. The other reviewers have summarised the book well so all I'll say is that I felt a little sad at times for what might have been for the h. It seems a pity that she made the choices she did and that she suffered for them. Anyway I was gripped and couldn't put the book down from start to finish, with the exception of 2 toilet breaks:) The H grew on me, he wasn't my favourite at the beginning and I didn't like that he didn't trust or believe the h until the very end. His music making melted my heart though. A good book and I look forward to the next one. I hope there's going to be a story about the Duke as he intrigued me.

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Miss Heyer

I'm reading Madeline Hunter

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013

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Madeline Hunter doesn't always write fast enough to keep me satisfied, but I haven't found a single author that is able to do that, I still read faster than they can write the book. This author has, however, pleased me for more years than either one of us would really care to admit. Lady Cassandra is another on my kindle and the author is making amazon a happy place to be. Enough reviewer tell the tale, I just can't write as good as this author so I simply recommend you try her and find out. Thank you Madeline Hunter you will note I will be looking for your next new book and rereading your backlist which I have stashed around the place, Kindled, Microsoft Readered, and Paperback I kept an old laptop of mine because it has you loaded on a reading program that I can't change to my new laptop or Kindle. I may have to stack up laptops like Paperbacks, but I won't lose your books easily gonna want to reread them.

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A good book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2020

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I enjoyed reading this novel. It's different from all the usual regency romances that are cookie cutter. I would recommend if your looking for something different in regency romance.

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Kindle Customer

Much better

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021

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Ok I adored Ambury and Cassandra. Their chemistry was so palpable and much better than the first book. The revelation of what happened 6 years ago with Lakewood was a little underwhelming. The mystery with her brother was very surprising and interesting though.

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L. Trim

Good reading

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2022

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Lady Cassandra Vernham refused to marry a man who compromised her so she lives on the fringes of Society. She has sold off some of her jewels in order to provide money, but one item has not been paid for at the Auction house. Viscount Ambury has not paid for the jewels and blames Cassandra for ruining his friend and causing the man's death. They meet and sparks fly. I liked this series of books.

Jasuma

So Enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2014

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I enjoyed this book in so many ways. The story contains some mysteries as the romance between Cassandra and Yates develops. Clues to these helped me guess all but one which came as a surprise. The growing love, tenderness and sexual hunger the couple share is well written with wit, humour and directness. The story is set against a wider background of friends and past events that link together the hero and heroine in an initial context of misunderstanding and mistrust. Happily this is overcome and they have their happy ending. A really enjoyable romance on September several levels. I have already bought more books by this author and will be buying more I'm sure. I can recommend this book to those who enjoy Regency romances, a good story and wit and humour in their writing.

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Frances Bard

Fascinating story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2019

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I've had this on my Kindle for a while. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy Ms Hunters writing. The characters are well drawn,the dialogue intelligent and the story with some unexpected twists was wonderful .

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Maria

A very good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2014

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I enjoyed this book very much. Rather than just a race to the end, I found the development of Cassandra and Yates' relationship, and the building of the story itself, enthralling. Ms Hunter was previously an author I enjoyed but had slipped off my radar. I will keep an eye out again.

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book worm

Interesting book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2013

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interesting book. it reminded me of how essential it is to like both the main characters. I'm afraid I couldn't warm to Cassandra at all.
even so it was well written and enjoyable not as good as the first in the series though . I will still buy the next one.

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