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    Three Nights with a Scoundrel

    By Tessa Dare

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    In Tessa Dare’s dazzling new trilogy, the men of the Stud Club live and play by their own rules—until passion changes the game.
     
    The bastard son of a nobleman, Julian Bellamy is now polished to perfection, enthralling the ton with wit and charm while clandestinely plotting to ruin the lords, ravish the ladies, and have the last laugh on a society that once spurned him. But after meeting Leo Chatwick, a decent man and founder of an elite gentlemen’s club, and Lily, Leo’s enchanting sister, Julian reconsiders his wild ways. And when Leo’s tragic murder demands that Julian hunt for justice, he vows to see the woman he secretly loves married to a man of her own class.

    Lily, however, has a very different husband in mind.  She’s loved Julian forever, adores the man beneath the rakish façade, and wants to savor the delicious attraction they share—as his wife. His insistence on marrying her off only reinforces her intent to prove that he is the only man for her. Obsessed with catching a killer, Julian sinks back to the gutters of his youth, forcing Lily to reach out with a sweet, reckless passion Julian can’t resist. Can her desire for a scoundrel save them both—or will dangerous secrets threaten more than their tender love?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
    Release dateJul 27, 2010
    ISBN9780345518903
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    Three Nights with a Scoundrel
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    Tessa Dare

    Tessa Dare is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of more than a dozen historical romances. A librarian by training and a book-lover at heart, Tessa makes her home in Southern California, where she shares a cozy, cluttered bungalow with her husband, their two children, and a pair of cosmic kittens.

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    • 4/5
      I pretty much agree with everyone else that said that Bellamy was not a likeable character until you got to this book and really saw his back story and motivations. I love that we have two characters that adore each other and have for years but are not willing to admit to it even though every one around them can tell. And I love that the lead female has a disability. Dare's research into deafness and the sign language of the time is a welcome addition to the genre. Well done.
    • 3/5
      I deduced the murder motive early on, but it didn't ruin the rest of the story at all. This was my least favorite of the three, but definitely worth reading for all the loose ends it tied up
    • 2/5
      Three Nights with a Scoundrel
      2 Stars

      Tessa Dare's writing is usually very engaging and I did enjoy the first book in this series. Nevertheless, the 2nd and 3rd installments are very disappointing.

      Despite having all of the ingredients for a wonderful romance - a tortured hero concealing his true identity, a disabled heroine with a backbone of steel, and an intriguing mystery none of these elements manage to coalesce into a coherent and appealing story.

      Lily and Julian's relationship is a total mess. To begin with, Julian is not portrayed in a good light as his original goal was to seduce Lily as he does with the other women of the ton out of a misplaced desire for revenge on his father. Lily is far too sweet and loving for my tastes and verges on "Mary Sue-ness". Moreover, they have absolutely no chemistry whatsoever. In fact, their interactions are shudderingly awkward and painful to read. The inclusion of a loquacious parrot during some of the scenes only adds insult to injury.

      The mystery surrounding the death of Lily's twin, Leo, completely fizzles. Dare ignores the foundation established in books #1 and #2 and takes the case in a completely new direction that ignores all previous plot threads. The ultimate explanation is disappointing, unsatisfying, and
      the underlying political message falls flat on its face.

      In sum, this book and the series as a whole are not good examples of Dare's work. I recommend giving it a pass and reading the Spindle Cove books instead.

    • 5/5
      Like all Tessa Dare series novels, this 3rd installment can be read as a standalone. It was my favorite of the Stud Club series. The heroine is deaf and the romantic relationship is equally respectful and steamy. I highly recommended this one to lovers of historical romance or readers looking for diverse characters.
    • 5/5
      Wow! What a finish to the Stud Club trilogy! I stayed up way too late finishing it -- and I never saw the surprise coming straight at me. There's also a beautiful romance here, between Julian, the bastard son of a nobleman, and Lily, the deaf sister of his murdered friend Leo. Tessa Dare just does everything right in this one!
    • 4/5
      I wasn't sure what to think going into this novel. I wasn't very impressed with Julian in either of the previous two books. He came across as angry, uncaring, selfish, vain and altogether a not-very-likable character. I vowed to have an open mind, but we all know how that is.

      So it's with great pleasure that I say I absolutely adored Julian.

      When his best friend Leo was murdered, Julian Bellamy vowed two things; to find the murderers and bring them to justice and to see Leo's sister, Lady Lily, settled into a good marriage. He loves Lily enough that he wants to see her settled with a man of her own class - something he can never be.

      Lily is heartily sick and tired of Julian putting himself in danger by searching out her brother's killers. No one wants justice for his murder than she, but not if it's going to cost her Julian. He's been her best friend as long as she can remember, and she doesn't want him putting himself in danger. Lately he's been like a man obsessed. He hardly eats, rarely sleeps and her concern for him grows more every day.

      When he insist yet again that she marry, she agrees to return to society, but only if he accompanies her. He must give her three nights - escort her to three events - or she'll quite happily retire to the country alone. For Julian, spending three nights with Lily is both heaven and hell. He longs for her, but knows he can never have her. It's the worst sort of torture to be near her and know she can never be his.

      Lily is deaf. I really loved how strong she was. She didn't shy away from the truth of her feelings and she wasn't afraid to put herself out there. She was happy to try new things, or go on adventures, or put her heart on the line. She was very refreshing.

      One of the things that frustrated me about the previous novel, Twice Tempted by a Rogue, was that the class differences between the hero and heroine weren't fully explored. That wasn't the case here. Julian really thought about what it would mean for Lily to be with him.

      I expected to be annoyed by Julian, or to have his insistance that Lily marry be too much. But instead I sympathized with him and adored him. He really only wanted what was best for her. In so many novels the hero thinks, "Damn the consequences!" and while that can be very exciting, it's also not very realistic. Dare really showcased just how much Julian truly cared for Lily, in actions rather than words.

      The problem wasn't with them being in love. It's obvious from the beginning that Julian cares for her and it isn't long before Lily realizes she loves him as well. The problem is that Julian isn't good enough.

      Though I understand, and appreciate, the class differences between them and why Julian wanted better for Lily, it was harped on a bit too much. Julian constantly pushes Lily away because he isn't good enough. It became too much for me, especially near the end.

      He also had a major secret he kept from her, almost until the last page. Why he kept it from her is beyond me. His insistence that he had to be "Good" for her and that she was "everything" to him frustrated me. The good news is, it also frustrated Lily. She didn't let him get away with much, including keeping her in the dark.
    • 3/5
      The final installment of the Stud Club trilogy where Julian Bellamy may finally catch the murderer of his best friend - or better yet admit to his true feelings for his best friend's sister Lily. When the case threatens to shine light upon the ugly past of Julian Bellamy, he tries hard to deny his feelings for Lily and instead urge her to consider better men who are worthy of her hand. Will Lily heed his advice for once - or will she instead make a choice that may bring ruin to them both? Three Nights did not tickle my fancy as its 2 predecessors. I could not really connect with the starring couple - and I don't know if my initial impression of Julian (negative) might have influenced my feelings toward him in Book 3. Lily seemed far too sweet and not feisty enough to garner much interest from me. Definitely read Three Nights if you are curious to find out the whodunit, but I would stop at Twice Tempted if it's the romance that has you hooked.
    • 3/5
      Intriguing finale to a tightly knit trilogy. While you could read this book on it's own, a lot of the plot is set-up in earlier books so I would definitely recommend reading those first.
    • 4/5
      From My Blog...Three Nights With A Scoundrel by Tessa Dare is the last book in her Stud Club Trilogy. The Stud Club, an exclusive horse-breeding society was created by the Marquess of Harcliff, Leo Chatwick, whose murder has never been solved, bringing the three remaining members, The Duke of Moreland, Rhys St.Maur, and Julian Bellamy together by a horse named Osiris. The first two books in the series, One Dance With A Duke and then Twice Tempted By A Rogue introduce the reader rather intimately to one of the stud club members and a heroine. Three Nights With A Scoundrel focuses on Stud Club member Julian Bellamy as well as Lily Chatwick, Leo’s twin sister and the death of Leo. As with the previous two novels, the story line is suspenseful, interesting and fast-paced with plenty of unforeseen twists. Dare’s heroine in this novel, Lily proves to be as strong and intelligent as the heroines in the previous two novels. I enjoyed the witty repertoire between Julian and Lily. Three Nights With A Scoundrel ties up the ends and while I would say a reader could get by without having read the other two books, the impact would be greater with the knowledge of the other two. My favourite in the trilogy was, and still remains, Dare’s first novel, One Dance With A Duke, featuring the wonderfully mysterious Duke of Moreland. As with the previous two novels, I would recommend Three Nights With A Scoundrel to those who enjoy historical romances with strong characters and the element of mystery.