Irresistible (Banning Sisters Trilogy) | Karen Robards | A Hero To Die For...And Really, Isn't...

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	Irresistible (Banning Sisters Trilogy) Karen Robards Pocket, 2002 - 416 pages average customer review:based on 22 reviews view larger image
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Claire Banning fulfilled every debutante's dream when she married a rich nobleman. Soon, however, the celebrated beauty realizes she wed a dissolute wastrel. Bitterly hurt and desperately lonely, Claire vows nonetheless to take her expected place in society. Then on a journey home to her husband's estate on the coast of Sussex, she is abducted, and her life -- and her heart -- are changed forever.

Hugh Battancourt -- a dark and dangerous nobleman who long ago turned his back on the ton and now leads a life secretly dedicated to his country's service -- is determined not to be swayed by his prisoner's beauty as they share a cabin on a ship bound for France. Lives depend on his retrieving from her a letter full of secrets she intends to turn over to the enemy. But even as Claire and Hugh engage in a battle of wits and wills, captor and captive find themselves drawn irresistibly to each other. Is it possible, Claire wonders, that she could discover the true meaning of love that has eluded her with this handsome stranger? One who will lay his life on the line in order to protect her from someone who is intent on placing Claire in the path of danger?

With this sensual and entrancing tale, bestselling author Karen Robards continues her wonderful trilogy of three sisters taking their rightful place as the belles of Regency England's ton.

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A Hero To Die For...And Really, Isn't That Why We Buy Romance Novels?

Karen Robards Irresistible is hands down one of my favorite historical romances. This is a book I have read and re-read and will continue to pick up until the binding breaks and the pages fall out. Of course, then I'll just go out and buy a new one. Yes, it is that wonderful. Though this is the story of the second sister, you don't have to read one book to follow the other.

Set in 19th Century England, Irresistible tells the story of the beautiful middle Banning sister, Claire. By the time the book opens, she has managed to enter a loveless marriage, get herself kidnapped and barely escape with her life. Just when she thinks she's free from her captors, fate steps in and she's abducted yet again. This time by a mysterious man who accuses her of being a French spy. Quite fed up, Claire repeatedly professes the truth, intending to prove to him she's no spy, but a noble lady and loyal to the crown. What she did not intend, during their long ship ride, was noting how handsome, charming and surprisingly considerate the man is. How when he's close her body hums and her heart aches in a way she's never felt before. But when their ship docks into enemy territory, and his quick thinking saves her life, Claire realizes she's beginning to fall for her dashing and dangerous captor and is unsure if she wants to stop.

Hugh Battancourt's years of spying for England have worn and jaded his soul. Though his gut tells him to believe the young beauty, his heart and mind blare him a fool for even thinking it. However, the more time he spends with the bewitching vixen the more he begins to trust her. Soon, the sparks of desire roar to a scorching flame, threatening to destroy every bond they know. Will this mismatched pair be able to disregard the pulse-pounding desire charging between them? Or will their fated union prove too irresistible to ignore?

Again, I so love this book! Hugh is to die for and is one of my all-time favorite hero's. The love that develops between these two characters is pure, hot and a joy to read. Once the story got going the pacing didn't let up. I laughed, winced and sighed as I followed Hugh and Claire on their journey. Ms. Robards is definitely at her best with this book. I highly recommend it!

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READ THIS BOOK!

This is my absolute favorite historical romance! I wish I could read this again for the first time. It's funny, witty, and you just fall in LOVE with the hero, Hugh. It's non-stop action! I highly recommend this book. Karen Robards is among my favorite authors.

I HATE historical romance, I LOVED THIS BOOK!

Historical romance has always bugged me. Damsels in distress and yada yada yada... No one speaks up and women aren't worth dooty. As a book dealer sometimes books cross my path and I give them a shot. Right from the start I loved this book!
The story is interesting and it's one adventure after the other. Constant danger and suspense. The sex is pretty hot, and you really feel what the characters are feeling. I really got into it overall and couldn't wait for the usual happy ending. I was downright relieved as I fell in love with the characters.
Shwew.

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I liked "Scandalous" better

"Irresistable", the second book in the Banning Sisters trilogy (note: Hey Karen Robards, where's Beth's book?), is a good read, but not as memorable as Scandalous. I am writting this review awhile after reading the book, and frankly, I don't feel like picking it up again and reading it. It was good, but it wasn't fantastic.
Clare, the prettiest Banning sister, seems to have kind of a bum rap in this book. She's married to a fink who doesn't really love her, she goes through heck and high water by being kidnapped and such, but in the end ends up with Hugh, a good handsome man.
I didn't think there was that much chemistry between the two leads here. Anyone who read "Scandalous" with mousy-looking, fire tounged Gabby, and cool, rakish Nick, and is looking for more of the same, will be a bit disappointed.
Again, good book, but not really great.

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