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Affair with a Notorious Heiress, An Mass Market Paperback – May 30 2017

by Lorraine Heath (Author)
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The son of a duke and an infamous mother, Alistair Mabry, Marquess of Rexton, fought his way to respectability. Now, the most eligible bachelor in London, marriage-shy Rexton will take only a wife with an impeccable reputation, good breeding, and a penchant for staying out of the gossip sheets. But when he strikes a deal to be seen “courting” a sweet young debutante whose notorious older sister has blemished her chances for marriage, Rexton is unexpectedly drawn to the highly inappropriate, calamitous Tillie, Lady Landsdowne herself.

After a scandalous incident that sent shockwaves throughout society and disgraced her, Tillie refuses to cower in the face of the ton. Instead, she will hold her head high as she serves as chaperone for her younger sister, but Tillie is convinced Rexton’s courtship is shrouded with secrets—ones she vows to uncover. However, doing so requires getting dangerously close to the devilishly handsome and forbidden marquess…

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The son of a duke and an infamous mother, Alistair Mabry, Marquess of Rexton, fought his way to respectability. Now the most eligible bachelor in London, marriage-shy Rexton will take only a wife with an impeccable reputation, good breeding, and a penchant for staying out of the gossip sheets. But when he strikes a deal to be seen “courting” a sweet young debutante whose notorious older sister has blemished her chances for marriage, Rexton is unexpectedly drawn to the highly inappropriate, calamitous Tillie, Lady Landsdowne, herself.

After a scandalous incident that sent shockwaves throughout society and disgraced her, Tillie refuses to cower in the face of the ton. Instead, she will hold her head high as she serves as chaperone for her younger sister. But Tillie is convinced Rexton’s courtship is shrouded with secrets—ones she vows to uncover. However, doing so requires getting dangerously close to the devilishly handsome and forbidden marquess . . .

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Lorraine Heath always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals, press releases, articles, and computer code, but something was always missing. When she read a romance novel, she not only became hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She’s been writing about them ever since. Her novels have been recognized with numerous industry awards and have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (May 30 2017)
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  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062391100
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062391100
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 179 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.79 x 10.41 x 17.02 cm
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorraine Heath always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals, press releases for a publicist, articles, and computer code, but something was always missing. When she read a romance novel, she became not only hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She's been writing about them ever since. Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards including RWA's RITA(R).

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Monique D
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply divine!
Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2017
In spite of his apparent cushy life, Alistair Mabry, Marquess of Rexton – better known as Rex – didn’t have it easy, but he never took things lying down. Even though he is not a rake, he is in no hurry to get married, but when he does he wants a lady above reproach as a wife. Suffering through his sister Grace’s ball, Rex is approached by a very wealthy American businessman living in London, Garrett Hammersly, whose youngest daughter Gina is having her Season. Mr. Hammersly wants the irreproachable Rex to escort his daughter around, as Gina’s older sister Tillie, the Countess of Landsdowne, has a scandalous reputation. Rex reluctantly agrees in exchange for the stud services from Hammersly’s prized stallion. Upon meeting the sisters, Tillie’s presence hits Rex like a bolt of lightning! And get your tissues, boxes of them, ready for this amazing story! I was halfway through the first chapter, and I could hardly contain myself at how it would all turn out.

AN AFFAIR WITH A NOTORIOUS HEIRESS has just about the most convincing instalust situation ever; I nearly felt the sparks bursting out of my reader! Ms. Heath gives a whole new meaning to “slow burn”, as the attraction between Rex and Tillie reaches indescribably heights; often I find this somewhat tedious, but definitely not here, as it was almost as suspenseful as the best thriller. Heath builds the romance while dispersing bits of information about the incidents that led to Tillie’s fall from grace, and I don’t believe I have ever cried so much for a character. Sometimes I shed a tear or two, some sniffles occur, but with AN AFFAIR WITH A NOTORIOUS HEIRESS, I could barely read, I was crying so much, but nothing would have stopped me from getting to the end of this powerfully moving story.

Rex is a sublime hero, he suffers from his conflicted views on a suitable wife, as does Tillie. Rex is confident, not arrogant, and Tillie is a pillar of strength, and I loved how both were so committed to Gina’s successful debut. Rex and Tillie are extraordinarily complex and appealing characters: they exude chemistry; their dialogues are playful, intelligent, intense, honest, heartbreaking, and enthralling. Every character is finely crafter, and Gina is fabulous, and so much more than she first appears to be; what a joy to learn that she will have her own novella later on this year.

AN AFFAIR WITH A NOTORIOUS HEIRESS is a grand love story, supremely emotional and sensual, featuring irresistible characters. The writing is exquisite, uncluttered yet refined, and so transparent I only experienced the story, never the technical side of language. AN AFFAIR WITH A NOTORIOUS HEIRESS is a magnificent romance that I can’t recommend highly enough!

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. This review is also posted on Buried Under Romance book blog.
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Strongest Cognac
4.0 out of 5 stars slow burn
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2022
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A very slow story with no adventure or suspense or anything exciting. It is a sweet story though. Good for a slow burn or beach read I guess.
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Just Cory
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2017
Lorraine Heath never disappoints
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Sophie Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection!!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2020
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For me, this book was the best in the series, full of angst, wanting and romance and absolutely great story telling!
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Buba
5.0 out of 5 stars Sedução e conflito num romance de tirar o fôlego
Reviewed in Brazil on January 9, 2018
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Eu demorei bastante a me aventurar no universo dos romances históricos. Dentre as centenas de livros que eu já devorei, este é o quinto romance deste gênero que caiu na minha mão.
A história de An Affair with a Notorious Heiress me surpreendeu e encantou. A caracterização dos personagens principais, a trama central, os conflitos, tudo neste livro prendeu minha atenção e me conquistou.
A história se passa na Inglaterra em 1882, uma época e um universo ficcional bastante diversos do nosso mundo atual. Contudo, apesar disso, os conflitos narrados na obra mostram-se bastante atuais, afinal preconceitos e intolerância podem ser encontrados em qualquer época, grupo social ou lugar.
Tillie, a heroína, após um divórcio escândaloso, se vê excluída da vida em sociedade e teme entregar seu coração a Lorde Rexton, um nobre que tenta manter-se longe dos escândalos.
O que eu mais gostei neste romance foi a forma como Tillie e Rex se relacionam, a verdade e a profundidade de seus sentimentos e a devoção de Rex a Tillie.
Escorada em personagens fortes e uma trama envolvente, Notorious Heiress se apresenta como uma escolha perfeita para quem procura um romance com cenas emocionantes e conflito na medida certa.
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Sheila M
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Addition to the St. James Series
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017
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FINAL DECISION: Lyrical and emotional story of a woman who is a scandal and the man who wants to avoid scandal and yet ends up not wanting to avoid her. I loved the unexpected sweetness and romance of this story.

THE STORY: Alistair Mabry, Marquess of Rexton and future duke, has no plans to marry soon, but when he does he will choose a bride with a perfect reputation. His own childhood showed him the consequences of being the child of a scandalous union. While he loves his parents, he has no desire to repeat their story. When he is asked to court a young sweet woman in order to help her marriage prospects, he agrees, but finds himself spending more time thinking about her older and scandalous sister, Tillie, Lady Lansdowne. Divorced after her affair with a footman became known, the American heiress lives separate from society but is determined to see her sister happily married. She doesn't think that Rexton is the man for her sister, but can't stop thinking about him herself.

OPINION: This book follows two books that are among my all time favorites. The stories of Rexton's parents and that of his sister are so heartbreakingly beautiful. As I began this book, I was honestly a bit disappointed because I thought Rexton's attitude toward his mother's past was not worthy of the oldest son of his parents. As the book progressed, however, I fell in love with Rexton and understood his position (even if thought it misguided).

Heath has a marvelous way of making the romance between Rexton and Tillie seem completely hopeless. There seems to be no future for these characters, but all that is needed is complete and utter surrender to love. I am always done in by Heath's way of ripping into my emotions. This romance is quieter and sweeter than I expected -- perhaps because their outward challenges are so large and overwhelming.

I love watching these two fall in love.

The man who thinks that he wants perfection, but discovers that all he really wants is love -- even if it is messy and imperfect -- and perhaps because it is. The woman who has been so thoroughly disappointed by love that she fears risking any part of herself again. And perhaps she has internalized her lack of worth because no one has ever put her first.

The story slowly built until reaching a wonderful crescendo. This book wasn't as gut wrenching as my other favorites in this world, but the intense sweetness was worth the journey.

WORTH MENTIONING: Fans of the series will be pleased to see quite a bit of Rexton's family.

CONNECTED BOOKS: AN AFFAIR WITH A NOTORIOUS HEIRESS is the fourth book in the Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James series. The book can be read as standalone, but honestly is much better after reading both the Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James series and the connected series about the parents generation, the Scoundrels of St. James series.

STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book via Edelweiss in order to provide a review. I was not required to write a review or to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.
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Nostalgic
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving
Reviewed in Australia on February 8, 2018
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A moving plot full of passion and hope. I absolutely loved tillies strong character. And can only dream of ever finding a Rex to love. Definitely recommend. Absolutely enjoyed the ending and the epilogue. Definitely want to continue to read Gina’s story.
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Kristin Young
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Characters, Lackluster Plot
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2017
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TITLE: An Affair with a Notorious Heiress
AUTHOR: Lorraine Heath
SERIES: Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James, Book 4
SETTING: Victorian London, the Season
THEMES/TROPES: reputation, scandal, “better off without me” conflict

OVERVIEW:
Lord Rexton wants one thing very badly: to mate his mare, Fair Vixen, with the champion Black Diamond. When the chance finally presents itself, he’s surprised to learn that the price is a fake courtship of Miss Gina Hammersley, whose first Season has been damped by her divorced sister’s reputation. Having lived through the stigma of his mother’s reputation, Rex has no plans to marry a woman with any whiff of scandal about her, but all he needs to do is show enough interest in Gina to bring other gentlemen calling—he doesn’t love deceiving the girl, but it’s for her own good, right?

The plan goes awry when the notorious sister enters the picture. Isolated by the scandal of her divorce, and brittle and untrusting from the relationship that necessitated it, Tillie, Lady Landsdowne, isn’t about to let beautiful, confident, charming Rex sweep her sister into an ill-advised romance. Sparks of suspicion and attraction fly until it all becomes of question of whether these two are both willing to walk away from the paths they had envisioned their lives taking.

PROS:
The premise of the hero falsely courting the heroine’s sister was a great way to start out, placing them in a position where they couldn’t acknowledge an attraction and where Rex was required to lie to both Gina and Tillie.
Rex and Tillie are both well-defined and consistent characters, with histories that tie into their personalities and motives. I also enjoyed the sweetness of the details between them, like thoughtful gestures and gifts.
Minor characters, like Gina, Rex’s brother, Andrew, and a slew of leads from past books, were fun and well-integrated, but I think my favorite aspect of the cast of characters is the “villain” of the book. Tillie’s ex-husband does play a less-than-pleasant role in the story, and a few of his friends are particularly horrendous, but it’s no one person acting as the antagonist. In a story that focuses so much on scandal and reputation, I enjoyed that Society as a whole (including, to some extent, characters we actually like) is the real villain.

CONS:
I have two main issues with this story, and they’re fairly common in romance.
First, there was too much immediate attraction between Tillie and Rex. I much prefer to see a couple fall in love than be presented with two people who are instantly into each other and just need to figure out the details.
Second, the plot for a significant portion of the book was just the two characters deciding if they are willing to take the risk of being with one another (while having an affair). I don’t want to minimize the emotional significance of that, but it doesn’t create much of a plot. This book ended up turning into a “better off without me” story for a bit, with Tillie deciding that her reputation is just too much to burden Rex with for a lifetime, a self-sacrifice trope that I find a little boring.

RATINGS:
Writing: 3/5 Overall good, but often a lack of melodious flow in both dialogue and narration.
Characters: 4/5 Consistent, well-rounded, and interesting. Not much development.
Plot: 3/5 Good beginning premise, fairly standard follow-through.
Setting: 4/5 Nice detailing of Society in Victorian London.
Romance: 5/5 A little too love/attraction-at-first-sight, but great chemistry and sweetness.
Sexiness: 4/5 Well-written, but not particularly memorable.
Humor: 3/5 Not notably un-funny, but humor isn’t really part of the style.
Average: 3.71 Good Characters, Lackluster Plot

OTHER INFO: This is the fourth in the Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James series, Rex being a sibling and/or friend to the leads of the previous books in the series. Rex is also the son of Frannie and Sterling of Heath’s Surrender to the Devil in her Scoundrels of St. James series. All the Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James books feature sons of characters from that previous series.
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