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Simon Frederick Cynster has a perfect life -- one of enormous wealth and impeccable social status. His lean handsomeness turns the heads of naïve debutantes, while his sensual allure ensures he never lacks for more sophisticated partners for a night of pleasure.
However, Simon accepts that he must find a wife to achieve true contentment. Someone who will spend her days as a member of one of England's most influential families ... and her nights pursuing duties of a more private nature.
So he discreetly begins his search at a house party at Glossup Hall ... and is astonished that the lady who immediately captures his interest in Portia Ashford. Simon has never considered Portia as a potential wife, but a heated kiss abruptly alters the rules of their decade-long interaction. As Simon and Portia begin to explore the depths of their mutual passion a shocking murder is committed, and it appears that the next victim will be Portia herself ...
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"Simon, younger brother of twins, Amelia and Amanda. Goes to a private house party after the season and finds his sister's sister-in-law, whom he has the need to protect since his sister's wedding. He finds that their trust in each other through family, is turning into something more."
— Kerin (4 out of 5 stars)
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“[A] captivating historical romance about Stephanie Laurens’ intriguing Cynster family.”
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“A genteel party in England in 1835 becomes the setting for romance and a dash of violence as prolific romance author Laurens makes her hardcover debut…The generous doses of erotica will appeal to devotees of romantic suspense.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Elegant writing flavored with wit, memorable characters, some superbly sensual and exquisitely detailed love scenes, and a plot laced with danger all come together beautifully in this wickedly fun, wonderfully sexy romance.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
The Perfect Lover Listener Reviews
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" Torrid Regency Romance. Continuation of the original Cynster series. One of my favorites. "
— Star, 2/5/2014 -
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— Marina, 2/3/2014 -
" leuke roman "
— Alice, 1/4/2014 -
" Another summer fun read. I don't remember it being a "perfect" book but it was fun for our CCA book club to review. "
— lorena, 1/2/2014 -
" what can I say? In Maine, no TV, lots of time and needing a break from The Poisonwood Bible. It wasn't terrible. "
— Calvert, 12/15/2013 -
" just something about falling for the older brother figure in your life, he wants to protect you and you want to run wild! "
— Ashley, 12/14/2013 -
" Wonderful trashy romance, with a bit of mystery slipped in. Very spicy and fun. "
— Carla, 12/8/2013 -
" Don't judge :) Listened to this book on CD while cleaning the house. Pretty predictable but the housecleaning was done before I knew it. "
— Kristen, 11/28/2013 -
" Another excellent love story of overcoming odds and the strength of family! I love Cynster men! If only... "
— Shia, 11/19/2013 -
" Love most of her books, but this was too much of a bodice ripper for me. "
— Chris, 8/2/2013 -
" I was starting to fall out of love by this time. "
— Kaetrin, 1/21/2013 -
" Murder, Seduction (but who is seducing who), Blackmail, and a sneaky grand dame playing matchmaker. Its all here, and more besides. Oh My, hot and steamy. "
— Colleen, 10/25/2012 -
" Shes ok but thought a bit tooo descriptive. Otherwise ok! "
— Aparna, 8/3/2012 -
" When I first started reading this book, I couldn't put it down, but once I reached the murder subplot, it was hard to continue. It felt contrived and like the author needed to make a page quota, because it felt out of the blue. I would read another one by her, but I will be skeptical. "
— Janet, 6/3/2012 -
" The Cynster series was fantastic!! "
— Candace, 2/16/2011 -
" SL a fav wrtr, grt prose; this bk vry gd stry, mrdr mys, excllnt rltnshp btwn m/f lds, vry blvabl "
— Susan, 1/1/2011 -
" I liked it. Nice and fluffy, easy reading. "
— Crystal, 12/15/2010 -
" Another summer fun read. I don't remember it being a "perfect" book but it was fun for our CCA book club to review. "
— lorena, 6/15/2010 -
" I don't usually like the 'english lady' type of romances, but this one was good...not as predictable as similar books in this genre "
— Sylvie, 5/16/2010 -
" Shes ok but thought a bit tooo descriptive. Otherwise ok! "
— Aparna, 3/19/2010 -
" This wasn't one of my favourite Cynster books to date, but was fun. The mystery was pretty obvious, so no challenge to the brain there. "
— January, 5/5/2009 -
" Wonderful trashy romance, with a bit of mystery slipped in. Very spicy and fun. "
— Carla, 4/12/2009 -
" what can I say? In Maine, no TV, lots of time and needing a break from The Poisonwood Bible. It wasn't terrible. "
— Calvert, 12/8/2007
About Stephanie Laurens
Stephanie 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.