Devil's Bride (Cynster Novels, 1)

This first novel in the Bar Cynster series is a tour de force for Stephanie Laurens. Devil Cynster, the Duke of St. Ives, is a great regency romance hero - aristocratic, extremely masculine, very sexy. He's made up his mind that Honoria Prudence is the wife for him, and he doggedly sets out to win her. Honor is a refreshing change from most regency heroines. She's sophisticated, not spunky; commanding, not wilfull; elegant, not dainty. It's easy to see why Devil (yes, the names of the Bar Cynster cousins are silly - do your best to ignore it) is so determined to have her as his duchess. Their courtship is wonderful - lots of tension and steamy love scenes. Even better, we get to see their relationship mature after their marriage. I'll be reading this one again and again!

This is a fantastic historical romance. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and couldn't put it down until I turned the last page. Definitely left me wanting to read more about the Cynsters. The hero is your typical arrogant, chauvinistic romance man, who you know will just totally melt at the end of the book. The heroine is fantastic since she's not one of those "wimpy" characters who swoons every third page. She has a backbone! Ever since I read Captain Jack's Woman (another must-read for the romance lover) I've been hooked on Stephanie Laurens. Really looking forward to the rest of the Cynster family.

This book was sooo great. I haven't read a better one yet. Right after I read this one I automatically bought A Rake's Vow and Scandal's Bride. They were really good too. The way Stephanie Laurens writes is amazing. She puts you right in the plot, right into every scene. I bought this book five months ago and have read it three times. The story is so good that it makes you wish it was real and not only that but you also wish that you were Honoria, or if your a guy, to be Devil. The characters are great. I think it is so wonderful how Devil protects Honoria through everything and how she does the same even if it meant going against his wishes in a big way. The romance is incredible, and don't forget the passion and pleasure! Where Stephanie Laurens learned to write scenes and details like that, I don't know. But she has a wonderful gift and I hope she never loses it. If you ever read any book make it this one! I wish for a love like this! Buy this book now, next thing you know, you'll be sitting here writing a review on your new favorite book. ~~~~~~

In DEVIL'S BRIDE, we meet Honoria Wetherby, a woman determined to enjoy life to it's fullest without the shackles of marriage. One stormy night she encounters a young man who is dying of a gunshot wound. While trying to help him, she meets the young man's powerful cousin, who she later finds out is Sylvester "Devil" Cynster, Duke of St. Ives. Due to the storm and the circumstances, they end up spending the night in a cottage. Young Tolly Cynster dies during the night never being able to reveal what happened to him. Unfortunately, when Honoria and Devil are found, she is compromised. Devil immediately decided to have her as his duchess. But first he has to convince her into marrying him. This starts off a delightful cat and mouse game. We also meet the other wickedly handsome and rakish Cynster cousins, Vane, Scandal, Gabriel, Demon and Lucifer. The six are called the Bar Cynster . I nearly passed out because this book got soooo HOT! Devil is an absolute dream! Add an unknown murderer on the loose, coincidental "accidents", steamy erotic sex, and a mushy romance and you've got yourself a winner! You just have to read A RAKE'S VOW, Vane's story, and SCANDAL'S BRIDE, Richard's story. Talk about HOOOT!!! I can't wait for the other Cynster novels to come. We still have three Cynster rakes to go. DEVIL'S BRIDE is a wonderful romantic read filled with humor, mystery, suspense, and a passionate love. I recommend it and the other Cynster novels. You'll love them! Trust me!