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From New York Times bestselling author Julia London comes the second novel in her irresistibly romantic Desperate Debutantes trilogy, in which three suddenly destitute aristocratic young ladies must resort to desperate means to keep up appearances...and find the husbands of their dreams.

Lady Greer Fairchild's only hope of avoiding marriage to the first bidder lies in journeying into the untamed Welsh countryside in search of an inheritance she's not sure even exists -- one reportedly controlled by Rhodrick Glendower, Earl of Radnor, also known as the Prince of Powys. Rumor has it that the prince is rough, ruthless -- even a murderer. But Greer never imagined that the brute would refuse to let her leave his remote castle until she has proven her identity. Or that she would find herself powerfully attracted to this passionately virile man whose gruff demeanor belies a proud and sensual nature. The further Greer falls under his spell, the more determined she becomes to unravel the secrets of her Welsh heritage and the mystery surrounding the dark prince who dares her to become his wife and princess.

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Not my type of man

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The book wasn't badly written but I just couldn't get into it. Other reviewers have covered the plot so I won't. My problem was the hero. I'm sorry but I want to WANT the hero and I didn't in this book. The first time we meet him the heroine herself says he is "not handsome or agreeable in anyway". When the author is describing what he looks like I thought she was describing some villian we would come to know, not the man the heroine (and myself) are supposed to fall in love with. He is described as old with graying hair, a huge scar on his face and a limp. This doesn't make for a very sexy man. I'm sorry but my husband has his own flaws, I don't need to read about somebody else's husband's flaws too!!

A big let-down

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Based on the teasers in the previous book of the series (The Hazards of Hunting a Duke) I expected to like this one far more than I did. Greer seemed the most likeable of the trio, and the one I could most identify with (insomuch as anyone can identify with a heroine from a romance novel). But half-way through the novel I was ready to reach through the pages and slap her. How clueless can she be? How much more obvious can a set-up be? How boring and predictable can you make a romance novel? Okay, yes, we all know how romance novels end - happily ever after. And since we know the destination, you'd better make the journey enjoyable. Scenic vistas and jaw-dropping sights, not crammed in the back of a minivan between your two siblings gritting your teeth against car sickness. Okay, that's a bit harsh. But when you build up expectations only to dash them, well, I can't help myself. I'll give you that the hero, while terrible cliché and formulaic was not half-bad. And some of the bit players (aside from Percy) were interesting. But overall it lacked any hook, any surprises, and anything interesting. I wouldn't toss the book in a bin, but there are far better romance novels out there.

This book was just OK...	Customer Rating:
I finished it which says something positive. Yes, the heroine did not seem real bright with her decision-making abilities (not following social conventions which seemed so important to her) and the plot was not that unique but it was OK. The hero and his insecurity about some scar or malady seems a little over done in the romance novels.

Kinda Ditzy Heroine but good

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I must say that Greer at the beginning is very naive but you have to remember she's in a strange part of the country and pretty much alone so of course she's gonna trust a guy who has been helpful to her. The hero was great because it was nice to see a guy who didn't hide his feelings away until the very end of the book. This book goes on my keeper shelf and if you're a fan of Beauty and the Beast it's a cute and enjoyable read.

Fine Gothic Hero, Spirited (slightly annoying) Heroine--but Great Chemistry

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Rhodrick Glendower, Earl of Radnor, also called the Prince of Powys, has not had an easy life. He's a powerful, intelligent, compassionate man, but has lived a fairly solitary life (not counting all the loyal servants and tenants) after his young wife died in childbirth along with the child. He's never been comfortable in society and an accident in his youth has left him scarred and slightly limping. Into his life returns his opposite, his sweet-talking, kind-looking cousin Percy, who years before was banished for getting a local girl pregnant, keeping her captive when she made trouble--leading to a madness-driven death on the moors; a death Percy whispers is linked to Rhodrick, who found her body in a distant place no one would ever go to look. With him is Greer Fairchild, who came to Wales looking for a possible inheritance she needs to keep a decent life in London. The evil cousin is "helping" her after the elderly woman she was a companion to passes away suddenly; against all propriety, he convinces Greer to keep going on her quest accompanied by him. Now, Greer is young, which explains her ill-judgment a little, but it's no wonder that Rhoderick wonders if she is the dupe of his evil cousin, or one of his fellow conspirators when they arrive at his castle (her possible inheritance from her uncle and father has passed to Rhoderick in lieu of no known heirs). Rhoderick insists on Greer proving her identity first, so she writes to London to get her relatives to send letters. When Rhoderick spots his cousin Percy getting intimate with Greer on a couch, he has had enough and bribes Percy to leave with 100 pounds. Now, Greer has been attracted to Rhoderick, even though he's older and brooding and she believes Percy's lies about him defrauding poor Percy of his own inheritance and possibly killing a girl. It bothered me that Greer, so sensible and strong sometimes, so young and silly the next, would have no sense with Percy, whom she doesn't even like that much. Rhoderick, poor guy, is obviously lonely and is definitely attracted to the lovely, spirited Greer, who furthermore doesn't think he's ugly, despite thinking him a monster in other respects. Their relationship is interesting to say the least! There is a great chemistry between the pair, which keeps this tale involving and worth reading, despite Greer running hot and cold. Rhoderick is a great character, neither angsty or self-pitying, despite his situation. Greer has her faults, but one is left with a good hope that they'll live happily ever after.