A classic historical romance novel from New York Times bestseller Lisa Kleypas (“One of today’s leading lights in romantic fiction” —Seattle Times), Because You’re Mine is a breathtaking tale of romantic intrigues and uncontained passions that showcases this acclaimed author at her very best.
“I don’t care about your conscience. All I want is for you to kiss me again.”
Lady Madeline Matthews would rather shame herself than sacrifice her freedom. To avoid marrying an aging, lecherous lord, she seeks out the company of Logan Scott, for a torrid affair with the notorious womanizer would surely condemn her in the eyes of good society.
In truth, Logan is an intensely private man tormented by past betrayals. Now a forward little minx, completely at sea in London’s sophisticated whirl, is disrupting his life with her vibrant charm and unspoiled beauty. But when what begins with a kiss threatens to blossom into something more rapturous and real, will Logan and Madeline have the courage to drop the masks they hide behind in the name of love?
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"A Lisa Kleypas book is like chocolate for my brain. I say "Not the whole thing at once" but then it's gone and I'm wishing for more. This book was no exception. In her historical fiction, LK usually manages to portray such realistic characters and emotions that you feel like you know these people when the book is over."
— Gevera (4 out of 5 stars)
“I am in awe of the exceptional talent Lisa Kleypas has as a storyteller.“
— Rendezvous, praise for the author" Maddie Matthews & Logan Scott coupling. "
— Courtnie, 2/7/2014" Wonderful main character that I enjoyed very much. While this was very much a "typical romance of it's genre" I still enjoyed the characters and setting enough to read it in one go. "
— Flitterkit, 12/28/2013" I loved that Maddy had the strength to know her own heart and that Logan was just soft enough to give in. "
— Me, 12/25/2013" I won't give away any spoilers but I'll just say I liked the way the three previous books were linked to this one and tht you don't need to read the others to like this one or the characters. Again, characters different from what the norm was at the time. "
— Ingrid, 12/19/2013" 3.5 I stayed up all night to finish it. "
— Heather, 12/4/2013" Between a 4 and a 5, but I'm almost always very generous with my ratings, and tend to round up. This was entertaining and enjoyable from start to finish. (More thoughts here, should anyone care.) "
— Huma, 9/20/2013" Thoroughly enjoyed the book! I like this better than the 1st book of the Capitol Series =) "
— dEe, 5/18/2013" *wipes tears* Love. Love love love! Compelling, heartbreaking and full of awesome. (Also, I'm glad I read the Capital Theatre books in order.) "
— ms, 4/30/2013" I took a brain break with this one, but it was light and fun. ;) "
— Dawn, 2/2/2013" I usually really like Lisa Kleypas, but this book was...well, it was boring to get in to. I had to skip the first 100 or so pages to get to where the conflict happens in order to get through it. After that there was nothing original in this book, not bad, but not up to her usual standard. "
— Susie, 1/11/2013" very cute... but ugh it took FOREVER for Logan to get over his betrayal, and he was kinda cruel at times...still, I loved it and it was very romantic and the ending was very satisfying "
— Ariel, 8/23/2012" This book makes me so freaking happy! "
— Anya, 8/16/2012" A different slant on the arranged marriages issue. "I can't marry an old man", and our heroine runs away to a theater hoping to find Logan Scott that she has idealised. "
— Paula, 1/2/2012" If you read historical romances, you know that some gentlemen have liaisons with actresses. However, Lisa Kleypas put a twist to her book. In her book we meet Logan Scott, a rich, renown Actor. "
— Sharon, 11/13/2011" I was a little creeped out by the youth and inexperience of the heroine. The story itself was good but I think she should have been older, it made him seem kind of pervy. "
— M, 7/18/2011" Nice tormented-hero-transformed-by-loving-an-innocent story. Of course there's a fair bit of grumpiness directed at the long-suffering heroine, but there's a good grovelling scene to make up for all that. "
— Cecilia, 6/19/2011" 3.5 I stayed up all night to finish it. "
— Heather, 4/21/2011" Nice tormented-hero-transformed-by-loving-an-innocent story. Of course there's a fair bit of grumpiness directed at the long-suffering heroine, but there's a good grovelling scene to make up for all that.<br/> "
— Cecilia, 4/16/2011" I feel emotionally drained and joyous after reading this tale of one very complicated and damaged man and one loving joyful and giving girl! Not. To. Be. Missed. "
— Rosalia, 4/5/2011" Readable some strong moments overall average. "
— Ruth, 4/4/2011" Loved this book. I love all Lisa Kleypas books. Rosalyn Landor the narrator is my absolute favorite narrator! "
— Janet, 3/18/2011" Love,love,LOVED! <br/>I have to take a breath before i rew! <br/>Oh...read this book! <br/>Skip the first if you like...but read this one! <br/>Do it NOW! "
— Dinjolina, 3/4/2011" I enjoyed this one much more than I did the first Capital book with Julia. Logan and Maddy had a sweet story, but still there were some parts that just felt forced or as though I'd skipped pages in the story. Not anywhere near as good as I've come to expect from a Kleypas romance. "
— Alice, 2/24/2011" I was attracted to read this book because of its unique storyline. I love the witty remarks and sarcasms between the characters. "
— Umiey, 2/21/2011" I was a little creeped out by the youth and inexperience of the heroine. The story itself was good but I think she should have been older, it made him seem kind of pervy. "
— M, 2/16/2011" I liked this book a lot and didn't want to put it down. "
— Heather, 1/2/2011" This was an original take on a story that could have been stale. "
— Shelly, 11/19/2010" Better than Somewhere I'll Find You, but still not among Kleypas's best work "
— Michael, 10/23/2010Lisa Kleypas is the New York Times bestselling and award-winninng author of historical romance novels and contemporary women’s fiction. She graduated from Wellesley College with a political science degree.
Rosalyn Landor is an English-born television, theater, and multiple-award-winning audiobook narrator. Her television credits include Love in a Cold Climate, Rumpole of the Bailey, Sherlock Holmes, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. She has won numerous Audie awards and AudioFile magazine Earphones awards.