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"This is the 3rd book in the "Cynster Series" by Stephanie Laurens. Richard Cynster, AKA Scandal, has gone to Scotland to investigate a claim he's learned of that comes from his birth mothe, and meets a beautiful "Lady of the Vale" Catriona. Catriona senses deep regret and passion in Scandal and seeks to avoid him, but she can't avoid the message from the Goddess stating that Scandal will be the father of her children! Though the elements seem put against them, Richard and Catriona set off on a path that takes them deep into the past, and into one another's hearts."
Meredith Griffin, Resident Scholar
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" In the third book of the Cynster series, Richard (Scandal)Cynster is called to Scotland to receive an item of his deceased mother. Upon reaching Scotland Richard learns that in order for the family to receive their inheritance, he must marry the Laird's ward, Catriona Hennessy.
Catriona, called the Lady of the Vale, has the mystical powers, and sees a vision of the man who who will be the father of her children, Richard.
Even though she does not to marry, she and Richard feel a strong attraction to each other. When Richard agrees to the marriage, Catriona fights it but in the end, goes with the decision.
Richard and Catriona are fighting a growing love for each other, thinking the other does not have any feelings. In addition, Catriona and Richard have an unknown enemy who is reeking havoc upon the vale. Together, they fight danger and their lust growing into something more."
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
Marriage/Married
Yes
Marriage subplot:
- arranged marriage spurring real love
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- wealthy
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
- several sexual encounters
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
Sex makes him
- wild
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- confident
- less bitchy/arrogant
- blissful
- mature
- sensitive
- a better lover
Sex has bad effect on him
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- bulging muscles
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- farmer
- wealthy
Has unusual powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- mind reading
- clairvoyant
- can read emotions
How sexual is this person?
- naive virgin
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
- sly seducer
effect of sexing
- confused
Sex has bad effect on her
Yes
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- confident
- obedient
- a better lover
- less bitchy/arrogant
- blissful
- mature
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- farm
- lot of descript of crop raising
- lot of descript of animal care
Misc setting
- Fancy Mansion
- castle
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
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
- impregnation/reproduction
- 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
- Him
- equally on him and her
Consequences of sex
- pregnancy
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
How much sexing?
- 5-9 sex acts
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