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The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh (The Cynster Sisters Duos #2) by Stephanie Laurens

Historical Romance
June 25, 2013
Avon

Reviewed by Tori

Favorite Quote: “If you think I’m going to be the first female in my family to go to the altar a virgin, you’re mistaken.”

The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh is a romance story in the truest form and provides us with a wrap up to the original Cynster series. We witness the last Cynster (of age) to marry-Miss Mary Cynster. I have been a huge fan of this series since reading the first book-Devil’s Bride. Mary is first seen in Devil’s Bride as a young child who holds vigil with the rest of the family when her brother Tolly is killed. That being the catalyst to bringing  Honoria and Devil together. I am astounded that it’s been fifteen years since the first book published .

Mary Cynster is thrilled when her sister, Henrietta, finally finds her true love and the family necklace comes to her. This talisman is supposed to direct the wearer to her hero. Unfortunately for Mary, it seems to be directing her towards someone she is positive is not the one for her-Ryder Cavanaugh, the Marquess of Raventhorne. Mary doesn’t want a man whose temperament and willpower rivals hers. She wants a man that she can direct; as to retain her independence. Mary knows deep down that Ryder is not a man who will ever dance to her tune. Besides, she is convinced it is his half brother, Randolph, who is her perfect match.

Ryder Cavanaugh has never been particularly interested in marriage, but from his first meeting with Mary and her seemingly lack of interest in him, he finds himself taken with this woman and the challenge she presents. Everyone knows the quickest way to send Ryder running the other way is to lavish him with attention; her lack is her undoing. Once Ryder learns she has her eye on his younger brother, he proceeds to shadow her, showing up at various functions and striving to prove to her that Randolph is definitely not the one for her. Ryder decides she is to be his future marchioness and proceeds to set the stage for her conquest. Mary has other plans, though .

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I’m reviewing Stephanie Lauren’s The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae at Smexybooks

The Capture Of The Earl Of Glencrae (Cynster Sisters Trilogy #3) by Stephanie Laurens
Historical Romance
January 31, 2012
Avon

Reviewed by Tori

Favorite Quote: “I will hold you now and forever, and never let you fall.”

When Eliza Cynster was rescued by her hero, Jeremy Carling, they watched her kidnapper fall over a cliff and deduced that he was gone for good and the whole ordeal was over. That is, until the youngest sister, Angelica, is stolen away from a ball, in the same manner as her two older sisters were. But the similarities stop there.

Angelica knew she would recognize her hero from the first moment they laid eyes on each other, she didn’t however bargain on him kidnapping her. The Earl Of Glencrae is out of time. Though he didn’t want to deal with the youngest Cynster, he must or he will never get back a priceless heirloom that can save his clan. The Earl decides on a different tactic this time around; he is going to persuade Angelica to help him. And he’ll marry her to seal the deal.

 

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I’m reviewing In The Pursuit of Miss Eliza Cynster by Stephanie Laurens at Smexybooks

 

When Heather Cynster is returned to her loving family by Viscount Breckenridge, the Cynsters know that the kidnapper will try again, so Eliza Cynster is placed under heavy guard until the elusive Laird is found. However, the Cynster's failed to take into account just how desperate the Laird is and Eliza is kidnapped right from under their noses. Spirited towards Edinburgh, Eliza sees a familiar face and seizes the chance to escape.
Jeremy Carling, a placid scholar of ancient tomes, is shocked to see Eliza Cynster screaming for help from a carriage. Not your usual knight in shining armour, Jeremy cannot abandon a damsel in distress and enlists his friends to save her.
As Eliza and Jeremy race through the wilds of Scotland, one step ahead of a desperate Laird and a vengeful kidnapper, they find themselves on the brink of something magnificent...if they have the courage to seize it.

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