Vanity (Jane Feather's V Series Book 7)

A HUGE warning: if it bothers you to have the female love interest (1) kidnapped (2) drugged and (3) raped after having been drugged into compliance by the male love interest, don’t waste your money or your time. I’ve excused a lot from Jane Feather given the time periods she writes about and the Uber masculine men she includes, but I have to draw the line at rooting for this guy.

Loved this book, despite that the hero's actions would not be accepted, by our current norms. However, I loved the historical descriptions of the Georgian Era, and the book provides lots of action, suspense, laughter, and romance. To Ms. Feather: You know which character intrigued me the most? Leticia. I would absolutely love a story, where she gets her own happily ever after.

What a rollicking good read. Lots of action, romance, danger and thrills. What more could anyone ask for? There's something for everyone.

I love all of Jane Feathers books. Vanity was fun

I got this for my sister-in-law, who enjoys quick, light, romantic reads. She said that she would recommend. Thank you.

good read

I will give Jane Feather credit for her writing style, grammar and editing but past that, she has got to be kidding! I know this book was written some time ago and has to be put in context of the way novels were being written then, but there is nothing redeeming about this hero or heroine to be truthful. I have gotten a little over half way and just can't finish it; I thought I would skim it to see if she follows the formulaic patterns but the synopsis gave me the score. For over half the book you are to believe that she slept through her virginity pop (apparently it wasn't anything like most first time experiences because that would wake you up for sure and later you find out something that is even more reprehensible). They meet because he wants to make sure his fellow companion thieves have their bodies retrieved after being hanged and yet no one even hoists a couple of drinks to them, nor does he seem upset that night; seeing to their burial isn't even mentioned; very compassionate guy. Her father has a pretty good grip on what is going on and yet he doesn't care what she has to do to keep him somewhat comfortable. She isn't even mad at the H when he has sex with her the first night they meet and she can't fully participate, just wants to get it on with him again right away and sleeps with him thereafter with no real soul searching; then she is willing to basically whore herself out to get her money back to live in comfort. At the half-way point there is still no connection between the H and the h and I don't care enough to see that he will come riding in on his white horse to save her at the end. I like that she tried to do something different but you have to find something to like about the characters and it just didn't happen for me. Very disappointing.

A dark and sinister book filled with a threatening evil -- an evil kept below the surface. Jane Feather fills the novel with intrigue and devious schemes.The setting is the late Georgian era. A time when frenzied male hedonism rules -- live big, play big. A time ravaged with over indulgence, whether it is food, drink, gambling or a brazen sexual encounter with another man's wife. I am always uncomfortable with adulterous themes, and I'm grateful few authors travel this path. Nevertheless, I suppose, in this story, it is a necessary ingredient -- an ingredient that bonds the contract our two characters have agreed to fulfill.Jane Feather covers the era's historical view with careful planning. The author describes the prevailing fashions, the political views, and the distinct class divisions with superb detail.Yet, I felt a problem with the book's outline. The author insinuates a strong sexual desire between our lovers, but the reader senses it is only a clever facade. We never explore true sexual tension. The sultry cravings and lustful desires are missing. The initial seduction scene is very uncomfortable -- it is murky and bizarre -- the hero drugs the heroine and then introduces her into an eerie sexual world. Disappointingly, the reader will not find flirtatious frolic among these pages.Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.

Jane Feather's stories are nearly always an opportunity to curl up in a comfy chair and be transported back to another time with romance and adventure, just what you're looking for in these types of books. And 'Vanity' is the best I have read so far from this author.Right from the beginning, you're plunged into a world of pickpockets, highwaymen, panniers and smoky inns when Octavia, our heroine, attempts to earn some coin to feed herself and her poorly father amidst the crowd gathered to watch a highwayman's hanging. But the hand of fate intervenes, and she finds herself at the mercy of the notorious Lord Nick.Lord Nick, aka Rupert, quickly realises that here in this mysterious and beautiful little thief lies his chance to finally be avenged on a trio of aristocrats. And so he sets about ensnaring Octavia, but of course, like all best laid plans, he gets caught in his own web.How he does so, and how Octavia and Rupert take on the ton whilst still dancing with the devil in the darkened alleys and dangerous heaths of Georgian England, is a really great read from start to finish. Sit back and enjoy!