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Blackstone Audio (2009), Edition: Unabridged Audiobook, Downloadable WMA/MP3 Audiofile, 11 hrs 26 mins
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"They're battle-hardened, sinfully wealthy, completely unstoppable--and all male: Four officers of the Crown, fighting against a deadly foe known only as the Black Cobra. He is a man who has faced peril without flinching, determined to fight for king and country. She is a bold, beautiful woman with a scandalous past, destined to become an untamed bride. Together they must vanquish the ruthless enemy, while confronting the dangers of the heart..."--p. [4] of cover.
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LibraryThing member risadabomb
I found this book just okay. The love scenes were hot but the book itself was missing something.
LibraryThing member dasuzuki
I enjoyed both Laurens Cynster books and her Bastion Club series so I was excited to see that she had come out with a new series. From what we see of all four officers at the beginning of the book I think this should make for a sexy and fun series. This book focuses on the leader of the group of
Is the story predictable? Of course. If you read Laurens other books you know there is usually the formula or the handsome, possessive, strong male who meets his match in an equally independent and strong female. Still I think if you enjoyed her previous books you will enjoy this one. There are a few points that were a little jarring as it made little sense why the characters would behave in that manner but otherwise an enjoyable book. Nothing outstanding but falls in nicely with the rest of Laurens books and you do get to see some of your favorite characters from the Cynster family and from the Bastion Club.
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officers, Colonel Derek Delborough. Each of the officers are carrying back to England what could be vital evidence on the identity of the leader of the Black Cobra. On his journey back Delborough finds his aunts have tasked him with escorting a young lady home to an estate near his own. Is the story predictable? Of course. If you read Laurens other books you know there is usually the formula or the handsome, possessive, strong male who meets his match in an equally independent and strong female. Still I think if you enjoyed her previous books you will enjoy this one. There are a few points that were a little jarring as it made little sense why the characters would behave in that manner but otherwise an enjoyable book. Nothing outstanding but falls in nicely with the rest of Laurens books and you do get to see some of your favorite characters from the Cynster family and from the Bastion Club.
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LibraryThing member AuthorMarion
When I first spied The Untamed Bride and found it was the first of four books in The Black Cobra Quartet I was excited. Its been a while since I've read a Stephanie Laurens novel and I must admit I simply adored the Cynsters - although by the time the last novel in that series came along I was
So I picked up The Untamed Bride hoping to find a change. Well the locale has been changed and the premise is good - four officers of the Crown fight against a deadly enemy called the Black Cobra. They are charged with learning his identity (in India), procuring evidence against him, and bringing said evidence back to London. Since the Black Cobra knows the identities of these officers it is most unwise for them to travel together so each carries identical boxes containing the so-called evidence. However, only one of them carries the real thing; the others carry copies. Not even the officers knows which of them carries the real thing. They are each given a different route by which to return to England. At least this device gives us a glimpse of different locales.
Of course we have a lovely British lass, the handsome and dashing British officer, some contrived reason for them to be together, at least two good reasons why each of them hasn't thought about or sought marriage, and the eventual falling into each other's arms.
The trick with this book, and one that Ms. Laurens is a master of, is weaving four tangled threads (the books in the quartet) and making the reader wait until the last book to bring everything together. That is about the only reason that I can find to read all four books.
If you are a die-hard Stephanie Laurens fan then you will of course adore The Untamed Bride. Likewise, if you are reading this historical romance for pure escapism, then you are bound to enjoy this book. I found it good enough for those reasons although if I don't get to read the successive books for a year or two it won't bother me in the least.
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ready for a pirate or a vampire. Then came The Bastion Club and for some reason I couldn't wrap my head around the sameness of those books. They were plotted exactly like the Cynster series although mercifully there were less of the Bastion Club novels. So I picked up The Untamed Bride hoping to find a change. Well the locale has been changed and the premise is good - four officers of the Crown fight against a deadly enemy called the Black Cobra. They are charged with learning his identity (in India), procuring evidence against him, and bringing said evidence back to London. Since the Black Cobra knows the identities of these officers it is most unwise for them to travel together so each carries identical boxes containing the so-called evidence. However, only one of them carries the real thing; the others carry copies. Not even the officers knows which of them carries the real thing. They are each given a different route by which to return to England. At least this device gives us a glimpse of different locales.
Of course we have a lovely British lass, the handsome and dashing British officer, some contrived reason for them to be together, at least two good reasons why each of them hasn't thought about or sought marriage, and the eventual falling into each other's arms.
The trick with this book, and one that Ms. Laurens is a master of, is weaving four tangled threads (the books in the quartet) and making the reader wait until the last book to bring everything together. That is about the only reason that I can find to read all four books.
If you are a die-hard Stephanie Laurens fan then you will of course adore The Untamed Bride. Likewise, if you are reading this historical romance for pure escapism, then you are bound to enjoy this book. I found it good enough for those reasons although if I don't get to read the successive books for a year or two it won't bother me in the least.
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
Set later than the Bastion Club novels this is a story that has the members of that club as secondary characters. Starting off in India with five men who are reduced to four, who have to get proof of evildoing to England. They are pursued by this man, who has connections high up in England and the
Now the story isn't bad but you know from the setup that it's all about these four men and the story won't be resolved properly until the fourth book. The characters were quite well written and I love Deliah, though I do think having male and female romance characters who start with the same name doesn't quite work for me, particularly as he has a different first name, Derek, it's his surname, Delborough, that provides the nickname and with folks like Devil etc around, he could have been Rough! Still, they were good characters who had to resolve their issues before becoming a proper pair. I also liked the way the spy came into their lives!
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cultists he has collected around him.Now the story isn't bad but you know from the setup that it's all about these four men and the story won't be resolved properly until the fourth book. The characters were quite well written and I love Deliah, though I do think having male and female romance characters who start with the same name doesn't quite work for me, particularly as he has a different first name, Derek, it's his surname, Delborough, that provides the nickname and with folks like Devil etc around, he could have been Rough! Still, they were good characters who had to resolve their issues before becoming a proper pair. I also liked the way the spy came into their lives!
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LibraryThing member cyderry
Stephanie Laurens has created a new series that utilizes characters from her Cynster series. It's great to see characters that you already feel comfortable with who will come to the aid of the new characters in this series.
Derek Delborough and four of his friends are serving in India when they
The Black Cobra's minions try to intercept them as they travel and gain the letter. The relationship that develops and the adventures involved are entertaining along with the chance t o see old friends.
Derek Delborough and four of his friends are serving in India when they
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come across information that could end the reign of the Black Cobra. They make copies of the letter, separate, and head back to England to try to bring down the villain. When Del in arrives in Southampton, he is enlisted against his will to escort Deliah Duncannon north.The Black Cobra's minions try to intercept them as they travel and gain the letter. The relationship that develops and the adventures involved are entertaining along with the chance t o see old friends.
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LibraryThing member Kaetrin
I didn't really like Simon Prebble's narration - it was too much like a VB ad - "matter of fact, I've got it now". Story was a bit ordinary too.
LibraryThing member Lauren2013
The Untamed Bride
4 Stars
Series note: This is a spin-off of the Bastion Club and Cynster series, and several characters from these books put in an appearance. Plotwise it is not absolutely necessary to have read the Bastion Club and the first 7 Cynster novels, but it does make it more entertaining.
India, 1822 - A cutthroat gang of thieves, rapists and murderers is terrorizing the countryside. The East India Company is convinced that an English gentleman is behind the attacks, and 4 soldiers are tasked with uncovering the evidence, transporting it back to England, and placing it in the right hands. After two assassination attempts, Colonel Derek Delborough is relieved to find himself back on English soil to deliver the evidence, but his relief is short-lived when Miss Deliah Duncannon arrives to intrude on his carefully laid plans.
Anyone who has read Stephanie Laurens before will recognize the characters and the romantic relationships. Nevertheless, the stories are entertaining and her writing has, thankfully, become more concise albeit not less awkward over time.
Del and Deliah are well-matched in temperament and the hero-in-pursuit trope is engaging (as it always is with Laurens' books). They have strong chemistry and there is no unnecessary angst or conflict.
In terms of the suspense plot, there are some good action scenes but no real mystery as the identity of the villain is revealed early on. Moreover, the excitement at the end is somewhat anti-climactic as there is no real danger to speak of (unlike the Bastion Club where there is always a convenient
In sum, this is an intriguing beginning to the series, and I particularly enjoyed tracing the path of each messenger using Google Maps. Gareth Hamilton's journey is next and I already like the heroine.
4 Stars
Series note: This is a spin-off of the Bastion Club and Cynster series, and several characters from these books put in an appearance. Plotwise it is not absolutely necessary to have read the Bastion Club and the first 7 Cynster novels, but it does make it more entertaining.
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India, 1822 - A cutthroat gang of thieves, rapists and murderers is terrorizing the countryside. The East India Company is convinced that an English gentleman is behind the attacks, and 4 soldiers are tasked with uncovering the evidence, transporting it back to England, and placing it in the right hands. After two assassination attempts, Colonel Derek Delborough is relieved to find himself back on English soil to deliver the evidence, but his relief is short-lived when Miss Deliah Duncannon arrives to intrude on his carefully laid plans.
Anyone who has read Stephanie Laurens before will recognize the characters and the romantic relationships. Nevertheless, the stories are entertaining and her writing has, thankfully, become more concise albeit not less awkward over time.
Del and Deliah are well-matched in temperament and the hero-in-pursuit trope is engaging (as it always is with Laurens' books). They have strong chemistry and there is no unnecessary angst or conflict.
In terms of the suspense plot, there are some good action scenes but no real mystery as the identity of the villain is revealed early on. Moreover, the excitement at the end is somewhat anti-climactic as there is no real danger to speak of (unlike the Bastion Club where there is always a convenient
In sum, this is an intriguing beginning to the series, and I particularly enjoyed tracing the path of each messenger using Google Maps. Gareth Hamilton's journey is next and I already like the heroine.
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Awards
Audie Award (Finalist — Romance — 2010)
Language
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English
Original publication date
2009-11
ISBN
1441701974 / 9781441701978
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