The Harlow Hoyden, Lynn Messina
The Harlow Hoyden, Lynn Messina
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The Harlow Hoyden
A Regency Romance

Author: Lynn Messina

Narrator: Lucy Rayner

Unabridged: 10 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/29/2019


Synopsis

Miss Emma Harlow hasn't earned the reputation as a hoyden for nothing, so when the Duke of Trent discovers her in his conservatory stealing one of his orchids, he isn't surprised—charmed, delighted and puzzled, yes, but not surprised. It is Emma who is amazed. She has naturally concluded that the man reading in the conservatory must be the country cousin (who else in London would actually read?) and is quite vexed to discover that he is the Duke of Trent himself—imagine, stealing the duke's prize Rhyncholaelia digbyana under his very nose!

But her vexation doesn’t last long. For Emma is a practical young lady with a mission: to end her dear sister Lavinia's engagement to the villainous (and dreadfully dull!) Sir Waldo Windbourne, and she thinks that the famous libertine is just the man for the job. If he would only seduce her sister away from Sir Waldo . . . Well, not seduce exactly, but flirt mercilessly and engage her interest. Perhaps then Lavinia would jilt the baron. The Duke of Trent is resistant, of course. Despite his reputation, he does not toy with the affections of innocents. And besides, it's not her sister he longs to seduce.

About Lynn Messina

Lynn Messina is the author of fourteen novels, including Fashionistas, which has been translated into sixteen languages, and the Love Takes Root series of Regency romances. Her essays have appeared in Self, American Baby, and the Modern Love column of the New York Times. She's also a regular contributor to the Times Motherlode blog. Lynn lives in New York City with her husband and sons.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Vicki

I have been seeing the Harlow Hoyden pop up on various places and I finally grabbed a copy yesterday. First let me say, I love the title. I love the word hoyden. It is one of the most fun words in the English language. It draws pictures that make me laugh. Secondly this girl was hilarious as I hoped......more

Goodreads review by Andree

Okay, finished this last night. And just, no. I mean, it had fun moments. I am not denying the fun moments. And I almost suspect that I might like the sequel better, because I enjoy the idea of a botanist heroine. But mostly Emma is so extreme. I don't disagree with the sentiments about the sexism pre......more