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"Alexandra Gallant is a governess extraordinaire-and if it weren't for an unfortunate incident at her last position,she wouldn't now be forced into the employ of Lucien Balfour, the most notorious rake in London. Though the attractive earl hired her to teach his young cousin, his seductive whispers and toe-curling kisses suggest he has something far less respectable in mind...And that will never happen. For although Lucien seems determined to teach her about pleasure, she has a few lessons to teach him about love! "
Kelly Lowe, Resident Scholar
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" Alexandra Gallant is a governess trying to overcome scandal, and her search for a new position has shown nothing but dead ends until she has an interview with Lucien Balfour. Lucien is an Earl who has inherited responsibility for an annoying seventeen year old cousin, since the death of heir and cousin, James. As soon as he sees Alexandra, his feel instant lust and hires her on the spot, despite her recent scandal.
Lucien sets out to seduce her as well begin his search for a bride. As his list of suitable brides dwindles, Lucien finds out that his Alexandra is the niece of a Duke, and entirely suitable for him to marry. The only problem he has is getting her to give up her precious independence for a life with him. On top of getting past her reluctance, he is faced with his scheming Aunt Fiona trying to manipulate him into marriage with his own cousin. "
Angel Manners, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Forbidden/mismatched love?
Yes
How mismatched?
- loving servant
If one lover chases another...
- he chases after her
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- several sexual encounters
- "zip'm down, zip'm up. Next!"
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
- sly seducer
Sex makes him
- confused
- more bitchy/arrogant
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- confident
- obedient
- blissful
- mature
- sensitive
- a better lover
Sex has bad effect on him
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- teacher
How sexual is this person?
- naive virgin
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
effect of sexing
- confused
- angry
Sex has bad effect on her
Yes
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- confident
- obedient
- a better lover
- blissful
- mature
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
City?
Yes
City:
- London
Misc setting
- Fancy Mansion
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
- moderately detailed references to deaths
What % of story is romance related?
- 80%
- 90%
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references
- descript of kissing
- touching of anatomy
- licking
- actual description of sex
- descript. of female anatomy (the big B's)
- descript. of female anatomy (the big V)
- descript. of male nudity (the big P)
Part of a series?
Yes
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
Consequences of sex
- pregnancy fears
How much dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
How much sexing?
- 3-4 sex acts
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