The Masterful Mr. Montague (Casebook of Barnaby Adair, #2)

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Montague has devoted his life to managing the wealth of London s elite, but at a huge cost a family of his own Then the enticing Miss Violet Matcham seeks his help, and in the puzzle she presents him, he finds an intriguing new challenge professionally and personally.Violet, devoted lady companion to the aging Lady Halstead, turns to Montague to reassure her ladyship that her affairs are in order But the famous Montague is not at all what she d expected this man is compelling, decisive, supportive, and strong everything Violet needs in a champion, a position to which Montague rapidly lays claim.But then Lady Halstead is murdered and Violet and Montague, aided by Barnaby Adair, Inspector Stokes, Penelope, and Griselda, race to expose a cunning and cold blooded killer.who stalks closer and closer Will Montague and Violet learn the shocking truth too late to seize their chance at enduring love Read The Masterful Mr. Montague (Casebook of Barnaby Adair, #2) – kino-fada.fr For me, in many ways, this was a step back from the last few books by Stephanie Laurens I ve read all of her books, and the reason I keep going back even when I feel slightly dissatisfied is the woman knows how to write a mystery That being said, her characters can often leave something to be desired they rarely deviate from a certain archetype to the point where I feel like she could write a series starring one couple involved in many mysteries.That particular aspect of her writing was very For me, in many ways, this was a step back from the last few books by Stephanie Laurens I ve read all of her books, and the reason I keep going back even when I feel slightly dissatisfied is the woman knows how to write a mystery That being said, her characters can often leave something to be desired they rarely deviate from a certain archetype to the point where I feel like she could write a series starring one couple involved in many mysteries.That particular aspect of her writing was very apparent in The Masterful Mr Montague, an offshoot of her Cynster series, in which she revisits Barnaby Adair and Penelope Ashford from Where the Heart Leads, but al...I might be slightly exaggerating but it felt that this book was 30% about the two main characters and 70% about characters from previous books continuing their romance and solving the mystery Which makes this book a big WTF On the plus side, I read this book amazingly fast My secret I skipped skimmed all the scenes that didn t involve Violet or Montague, our 2 MCs I don t need everything to be about the MCs but here the screen time given to the other characters was just so ridiculous I might be slightly exaggerating but it felt that this book was 30% about the two main characters and 70% about characters from previous books continuing their romance and solving the mystery Which makes this book a big WTF On the plus side, I read this book amazingly fast My secret I skipped skimmed all the scenes that didn t involve Violet or Montague, our 2 MCs I don t need everything to be about the MCs but here the screen time given to the other characters was just so ridiculous that I couldn t be bothered with their scenes I didn t know them, I did...26 8 What does a supremely boring mystery plus a fluorescent purple worded romance equal A hot mess of a book Every time I read a Stephanie Laurens book from the last decade I wonder what the hell happened to her Her early Cynster books were some of my favourite historical romances, but then something changed when she began to write the spin offs Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue was the beginning of the end for me, but no matter how boring the plots get or how bad the sex is I seem to b 26 8 What does a supremely boring mystery plus a fluorescent purple worded romance equal A hot mess of a book Every time I read a Stephanie Laurens book from the last decade I wonder what the hell happened to her Her early Cynster books were some of my favourite historica...3.5 Stars On with our series reading over in Romance Lovers for the Challenge Impaired I was looking forward to getting into this one I ll admit, when it was first announced that Montague was going to have his own story, I wasn t sure about it I mean, we had been picturing Montague as an older guy ever since he was first introduced in the early Cynster novels, so there was some adjustment in how to imagine him Reset him to a handsome, virile man in his forties, one who is ready for love, ha 3.5 Stars On with our series reading over in Romance Lovers for the Challenge Impaired I was looking forward to getting into this one I ll admit, when it was first announced that Montague was going to have his own story, I wasn t sure about it I mean, we had been picturing Montague as an older guy ever since he was first introduced in the early Cynster novels, so there was some adjustment... View of Whitehall Scotland Yard Headquarters was located in in Great Scotland Yard off the north eastern end of Whitehall back then Thanks, Kit , for finding the following picFair warning If you re looking for a ton of romance, you aren t going to find it in this book It does have a good mystery, though, which I enjoyed The love scenes in this one are mostly between married couple, Barnaby and Penelope I would have likedpage time for Montague and Violet I really believed them View of Whitehall Scotland Yard Headquarters was located in in Great Scotland Yard off the north eastern end of Whitehall back then Thanks, Kit , for finding the following picFair warning If you re looking for a ton of romance, you aren t going to find it in this book It does have a good mystery, though, which I enjoyed The love scenes in this one are mostly between married couple, Barnaby and Penelope I would have likedpage time for Montague and Violet I really believed them as a couple and thought they made an excellent match They love was sweet, but not too syrupy sweet for me There was a bit of repetition as usual in a SL book , especially out of Penelope, that drove me a bit batty, but I just skimmed over it The best ...The title of this book is, in my opinion, dreadful and actually a little misleading To me it conjures up a picture of the very alpha male hero and the little woman heroine, which is not what we get in this novel at all Yes, the hero is a strong character, but he s actually not as alpha as a lot of other romance heroes and the heroine is a capable, intelligent woman whom he treats as a partner.Those who have read other books by this author will have encountered Heathcote Montaguethan on The title of this book is, in my opinion, dreadful and actually a little misleading To me it conjures up a picture of the very alpha male hero and the little woman heroine, which is not wha...The Masterful Mr Montague by Stephanie Laurens is a 2014 Avon publication I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review When Lady Halstead notices a discrepancy in her financial statement, she sends for an expert man of business named Heathcote Montague Violet Matcham is Lady Halstead s ladies maid companion and soon becomes very entrenched in the mystery When Lady Halstead is murdered in her bed, Violet and Montague are aided by Stokes The Masterful Mr Montague by Stephanie Laurens is a 2014 Avon publication I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review When Lady Halstead notices a discrepancy in her financial statement, she sends for an expert man of business named Heathcote Montague Violet Matcham is Lady Halstead s ladies maid companion and soon becomes very entrenched in the mystery When Lady Halstead is murdered in her bed, Violet and Montague are aided by Stokes and Adair and their wives in the investigation The upper classes are up to no good and several shocking and scandalous crimes are uncovered along the way to solving the murders.I...I have loved this author for many years She is the reason I fell in love with Romance Unfortunately, she has been writing the same love story, over and over and over.This was boring, because I already knew everything.I have started this one _multiple_ timesand just never could get into it I love the idea of Mr Montague from many other S.L books, but neither leading character particularly engaged me Sotrying again in 2017 I ...I had some hopes for this book since it promised a murder mystery and a historical romance I was disappointed The mystery took just ages to solve, and the romance was written in the sickly sweetest way.The beginning of the book was much better and it gotandboring towards the end Sorry

The Masterful Mr. Montague (Casebook of Barnaby Adair, #2)
  • English
  • 14 January 2017
  • Mass Market Paperback
  • 448 pages
  • 0062068660
  • Stephanie Laurens
  • The Masterful Mr. Montague (Casebook of Barnaby Adair, #2)