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"Excellent storytelling"

In 1825 England twins Amanda and Amelia Cynster discuss the hopelessness of finding a worthy male to love for a lifetime as no one in their circle measure up to the high bar set by their relatives, the six Bar Cynster brood. The siblings agree to never lower their standard even if it means a spinster's life. They also concur that they must widen their horizons. Amanda will venture into the shadows while Amelia will journey beneath the lights of the chandeliers.

Amanda begins her hunt at Mellors a popular but dangerous gaming hole and an unacceptable place for an unchaperoned unmarried woman. She meets Lord Martin Fulbridge back in England after a decade of exile because his father refused to believe he did not commit a murder. Martin protects Amanda, and soon they share sex. He offers to do the honorable thing, but she rejects his marriage proposal, as she will only wed for love.

ON A WILD NIGHT is an engaging Cynster tale starring a wonderful couple whose repertoire is amusing and sensual. Though Amanda's quest seems inappropriate for her class in that era, fans will enjoy her exploits. The story line is fun to follow due to the dueling duet. A subplot in which the amateur sleuths try to solve the decade old murder ties back to the prime romantic theme though historical mystery readers will not relish the rapid resolution of the case. Stephanie Laurens provides her audience with a strong tale that leaves fans anxiously awaiting Amelia's trek to find the light of love.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted March 18, 2002

SUMMARY

"Where are all the exciting men in London?"

After spending years in the glittering ballrooms of the ton, Amanda Cynster is utterly bored by the current crop of colorless suitors. Determined to take matters into her own hands, one night she shockingly goes where respectable unmarried ladies never should, but where many an intriguing gentleman might be found.

But titillating excitement quickly turns to panic when she discovers she's quite out of her depth. Desperate, she looks around for help - and is unexpectedly rescued... by Martin Fulbridge, the elusive Earl of Dexter.Lazy, sensuous and mysterious, he has delayed his re-entry into society, clearly preferring a more interesting existence on its fringes.

He's the epitome of the boldly passionate gentleman Amanda has been searching for, but although his very touch makes it clear he's willing to educate her in the arts of love, Amanda has to wonder if such a masterful, lionized rake can be sufficiently tamed into the ways of marriage.

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On A Wild Night
(The Cynsters: Book 8)
by Stephanie Laurens

Avon Books
April 1, 2002
Available: April 2, 2002
ISBN #0380812037
EAN #9780380812035
416 pages
Paperback
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Stephanie Laurens

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The Truth About Love
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My Scandalous Bride
The Ideal Bride
A Gentleman's Honor
The Lady Chosen
The Perfect Lover
The Promise in a Kiss
On A Wicked Dawn
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All About Passion
All About Love
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A Rogue's Proposal
Scottish Brides
Scandal's Bride
A Rake's Vow
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