To bed a beauty

Favorite scene with Roslyn- Roslyn ends their betrothal because of an argument. Favorite scene with Drew- Telling another man that he can have Roslyn. Together- Roslyn meets his ex-governess. What did you like about Roslyn- Her love for books and learning. I know this sounds weird, but not believing in outer beauty. Inner beauty is more important, as is heart love. Believing in love. Her strength. And her innocence (esp. when it comes to fighting). She cared about her friends, and gladly helped them. What didn't you like about Roslyn- Although Roslyn wanted a loving marriage, she almost lost Drew because of her stubborness and stupidity. She wasn't willing to risk her heart. She didn't believe Drew when he told her otherwise. Although she didn't want marriage with Drew, she didn't mind getting HOT and heavy with him. What did you like about Drew- He cared about his friends, and gladly helped them. Despite not believing in love and marriage, he fell, hard, for Roslyn. He wore his heart, and feelings, on his sleeve. His jealousy. Willing to give up Roslyn so that she'd be happy. What didn't you like about Drew- He wasn't willing to risk his heart. He didn't believe in love and marriage. Despite his jealousy, he believed that Roslyn loved another man. Casting Drew, I'd cast Brad Pitt. Casting Roslyn, I'd cast Kate Winslet.

I love all three books of the Courtship Wars Trilogy! Jordan's tone in this trilogy is 'lighter' (there's more light humor) than in her previous romances, but that doesn't mean the LOVE is any less intense -- the simmering heat between hero and heroine are very much alive and kicking. In fact, Roslyn (the middle sister of the Lorings) has a very carefully planned strategy for winning the hand of a respectable gentleman, which involves pleasing him as a mistress would... since she has always noticed that men seem to LOVE their mistresses more than their wives. She hopes to act like a mistress in order to attract the 'right' man to marry her (and, fall in love with her, for she wants genuine love), but she has no experience in these matters. The man who can teach her these things is the Duke of Arden; he doesn't believe in love matches at all, so he feels he can teach Roslyn these things without falling for her -- this will prove to be much more difficult than he ever dreamed! Roslyn and Drew are full-blooded, four-dimensional characters, complete with hearts and souls, who fall hard for each other. And wow do they have some beautiful love scenes together. Another reviewer wrote that Nicole Jordan puts the 'steam' in steamy. I'll second that! She is an amazing author who draws you in, page by page. Her plots and characters are believable, real, and you cannot help but want to know more... and THEN you want to read the third book (To Seduce a Bride), another winner! Enjoy the ride!

Nicole Jordan never disappoints. I could not put this book down. I loved Drew and Roslyn!!! Cannot wait for Lily's story.

I just have to say how much I loved this book, the characters were both interesting and myself I find it refreshing that the man does the chasing! If I have to read one more Regency about how the young innocent lady is on her knees for an unattainable rogue I will barf. This heroine is smart, well read and actually unimpressed when others judge her for her beauty alone. The loves scenes are sensual and sexy, the hero and heroine are terrific in that they actually talk honestly with one another. The 'teach me how to make a man fall in love with me' is a ploy that could have so easily fallen flat, but Ms. Jordan does it with such talent in her writing that you not only believe the heroine, you are cheering her on. I loved this book! Can't wait for the third one in this series.