The Perfect Lover (Cynster series) by Stephanie Laurens Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Perfect Lover (Cynster series)
Book Review: A personal favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
I am really surprised at the low rating this book has received. I have read most of SL's books and this is one of the few I have kept. Not that her others are bad, they are all really good stories, but this one hooked me right from the start and I only put it down when I had to (I even read it in the tub, and I've never done that before!). I liked the fact that Simon and Portia didn't dance around their attraction to one another. Rather, they chose to give into it in a controlled manner to see if a relationship between two strong-willed people would be possible. None of this "you compromised me so we have to get married" nonsense that shows up in so many historical novels. Rather, Portia chooses how much intimacy they will have, and honestly admits that marriage is not a guaranteed outcome. I envied her for having a handsome, intelligent man willing to satisfy her curiosity at her pace. That they fall in love despite their assumptions that they wouldn't may be predictable (romance novels do have happy endings), but the way this confusing turn of events affects the couple and makes them learn more about themselves is fascinating. And those other reviews that make the book sound like a nonstop sexathon are ridiculous. They don't make love until halfway through the story, which is pretty late for many romance novels, and while there are several very steamy love scenes that follow, they all serve to clarify or deepen some aspect of the relationship. SL writes these moments as erotic and tender, not just the "position of the day". I'm very glad I trusted my history with this author more than the lopsided reviews here, or I might have missed out on of the best stories I have ever read.Book Review: Almost Perfect!
Summary: 4 Stars
London-historical
It's not the best book in the Cynster Series, but it's pretty good. Simon and Portia are strong characters with the same story of trying to make a strong and loving match.
Worth reading!
Book Review: Best Laurens Novel I've Read
Summary: 4 Stars
I am surprised at the wealth of negative reviews about The Perfect Lover. While there are some aspects of the novel that I didn't love, all in all, it was an entertaining read. Also, compared to The Devil's Bride, the first of the Cynster novels, it's genius. That book was wretched, this book is good, yet the masses disagree. As a literary scholar of the English novel, I can tell you that Laurens does a very good job of recreating the social phenomena of the Regency house party such as I have never seen in a romance novel. At any rate, I suggest the book if you want a quick, fun read. It was a great break from the rigors of literature, and I enjoyed it.Book Review: Best of the Cynsters
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading them all, Simon is the most well drawn of all the Cynster men and the sexiest. I have read other reviews about the Cynster novels and must disagree with those that claim they are all about sex - there is a good story as well. But come on ladies, I know I'm reading them for the steamy sex scenes and Ms. Laurens delivers in this and all other Cynster's.Book Review: Boring
Summary: 1 Stars
I have read a lot of books by Stephanie Laurens, where the character are well thought out and appealing. This book lacked feeling. I felt nothing for the characters, no compassion, no sparks. Just ink on a page. The characters seemed to just be at a party, and they both decided that it was time to look for a marriage partner, and since they knew each other, (even though they didn't like each other) then why not I. The B story was lacking also, the characters had no depth and you did not care what happen to them. Don't waist your money.