Set in Regency England, Stephanie Laurens' New York Times best-selling Bastion Club series evokes a bygone era where romantic entanglements rule the day-and inflamed desires rule the night. In A Fine Passion, Jack, Baron Warnefleet, narrowly avoids marriage when he flees London for the refuge of his estate. But there waits Lady Clarice Altwood, whose beauty is impossible to ignore.
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"Not one of my favs. I didn’t even particularly like either of the two main characters in this for at least the first 200 pages. I got with the plot eventually but nearly didn’t finish it, just couldn’t find either of them credible. "
— Natalie (5 out of 5 stars)
“With each tale of this series, Laurens reaches higher, perfectly merging excitement, suspense and sizzling passion. She knows how to set fire to the pages with a nonstop romance, placing her at the top of many readers’ lists.”
— RT Book Reviews“A Fine Passion…contains all of the aspects that we require in a top-notch historical romance—and then provides even more substance. The characters linger long after the final page is reached and may prove to be the epitome of hero and heroine in this genre.”
— A Romance Review" I loved this - the mystery itself was great, but I really enjoyed all the "games" to be played within the British high-society! Very entertaining! "
— Annette, 2/18/2014" I read this very quickly in the hopes that it would get more interesting but I was sorely disappointed - there are good parts in the book but those are far and few in between. Overall, it was average. "
— Anita, 2/3/2014" Lebih suka Jack ini daripada Captain Jack! Hahaha. Clarice juga oke, karena dia salah satu orang yang tau siapa sebenarnya Dalziel. "
— Dina, 2/1/2014" A fun, trashy romance about a meeting of equals (a strong woman and man) with a spy story. Good escape reading. "
— Carla, 1/27/2014" Now I understand why, in Royce's story, Clarice is seen as a master at manipulating the opinion of the ton. Likable characters. Nothing stunning but a pleasant enough read. "
— Rachel, 1/17/2014" Stephanie Laurens is always a fun read, and she's back in good form with the novels in her Bastion Club series. "
— Stephanie, 1/17/2014" Love never runs smoothly for any of the Bastion club. strong minded women, and when lives are thrown into danger their skills shine through and win the day. "
— Colleen, 12/26/2013" This book just dragged. "
— Shalon, 11/11/2013" The best one in the series. the female character is finally in some way different. "
— Freya, 5/7/2013" Niece to Chapel, refused to marriage, exiled then reunited with family "
— Dianne, 4/8/2012" a story filled with passion and the ability to hold power in name and strength! "
— Ashley, 3/23/2012" Again, not as good as the Cynster novels (the originals), but a pleasant read. "
— Lindsey, 1/4/2012" Entertaining enough. Just what I expected from a Lauren's book. "
— Danette, 11/6/2011" Another dependable author. "
— Bob, 9/12/2011" aq suka banget cerita yang ini "
— Ririn, 7/26/2011" It's a romance so you know how it's all going to end. I did enjoy it more then most, I liked how the mystery wasn't about the two leads for a change. I really liked the female lead. It was a pleasant read when my head wasn't capable of more. "
— Yvonne, 5/30/2011" Entertaining enough. Just what I expected from a Lauren's book. "
— Danette, 7/31/2010" Now I understand why, in Royce's story, Clarice is seen as a master at manipulating the opinion of the ton. Likable characters. Nothing stunning but a pleasant enough read. "
— Rachel, 4/16/2010" A fun, trashy romance about a meeting of equals (a strong woman and man) with a spy story. Good escape reading. "
— Carla, 9/20/2009" Clarice, a banished spinster, and Jack, an ex-spy, come together to clear her cousin of treasonous charges, rescue her blackmailed brothers, and fall in love. <br/> <br/>Though there was a lot going on, it was well written and wrapped up. "
— Diana, 2/17/2008" This book is about 200 pages too long. <br/> <br/>I wanted to poke my eyes out, the action was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo slow. <br/> <br/>But, the heroine is pretty cool. Loved her. <br/> <br/> "
— Virginia, 1/5/2008Stephanie Laurens began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science, a hobby that quickly became a career. Her New York Times bestselling novels, set in Regency England, have made her one of the romance world’s most popular authors.
Jill Tanner was a principal actress with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival for eight years and has appeared in many classical and new American plays. She has been in productions on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in most major theaters in the United States.