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A Perfect Hero Kindle Edition

by Samantha James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 99 ratings
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A lady falls for her captor in this Regency from a New York Times–bestselling author who “provides the explosive sex scenes her fans have come to expect” (Publishers Weekly).

Can a perfect scoundrel be the perfect hero?

Since she was cruelly left at the altar at the age of twenty-two, Lady Julianna Sterling has resolved to have nothing to do with men. So she is shocked to discover she has unwelcome feelings for the very worst of the breed—a dangerous, unbearably handsome highwayman who has set upon her coach in the countryside and taken her captive. Worse still, her righteous ire turns quickly to disappointment when the irresistible outlaw sets her free.

Viscount Dane Granville knows he should not have revealed his face to the enchanting Lady Julianna—for he has compromised the secret mission he has undertaken for the Crown in the guise of the notorious Magpie. Now their paths are crossing once more, and Dane aches to taste again the sweetness of her kiss. But he must resist what his heart demands, for their passion can only lead to perils beyond imagining . . .
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In the fast-moving conclusion to James's Regency trilogy about the Sterling family (A Perfect Groom; A Perfect Bride), Lady Julianna Sterling, abandoned at the altar and determined never to marry, becomes ensnared in a tangle of intrigue and falls in love with an apparent rogue. Years after her disappointment, Julianna is en route to Bath when her coach crashes, leaving her unconscious. Viscount Dane Granville—a government agent posing as a robber to solve a series of crimes—carries Julianna to his cottage to recuperate. In the ensuing days, the pair fight each other and their mutual attraction, succumbing almost to the point of consummation. But Julianna, still in the dark about Dane's true situation, returns at last to London believing she'll never see him again—until she encounters him in the midst of London's elite. A large coincidence puts Dane on the trail of the villain he seeks and, at the same time, alerts Julianna to the startling truth about an old family scandal. Though the occasional clichés and overheated prose may put off some readers, James's newest provides the explosive sex scenes her fans have come to expect.
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"James's newest provides the explosive sex scenes her fans have come to expect."
-- Publishers Weekly (Publisher's Weekly )

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000FCK97M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins e-books (October 13, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 13, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1570 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 99 ratings

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kp
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of this author
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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My favorite book by this author ever! I have read and re read this book at least ten times over the years! A sweet, sexy, romance that has a heartfelt story at the center! Worth the read! It’s a yearly beach read for me
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Twila Leininger
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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This historical romance was romantic and sweet. Dane and Julianna were perfect for each other. A true lady and a true gentleman. I enjoyed their banter.
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T. Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2011
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I really liked Julianna's story. Dane was a funny hero, and they were so compatible. From the start I loved this story. It was hard to put down, and even though for a long time they were the only two people to exchange dialogue while they were in that cabin, James managed not to make it boring, or create a huge desire to read about other characters instead of just those two. Well done for the ending in this trilogy.
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sheng thao
5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Hero
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
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Since she was cruelly left at the altar at the age of twenty-two, Lady Julianna Sterling has resolved to have nothing to do with men. So she is shocked to discover she has unwelcome feelings for the very worst of the breed a dangerous, unbearably handsome highwayman who has set upon her coach in the countryside and taken her captive.
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Gel
4.0 out of 5 stars Great way to finish the trilogy
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2008
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Enjoyed the entire trilogy, and liked how it finished.
As much as I wanted to find out whether Sebastian, Justin and Julianna shared the same parents, it was lovely that Justin chose not to.
Would have liked to have seen more of an interaction between mother and children/grandchildren after the 20+ years apart, but guess Daphne just wasn't a motherly type.
This was the fourth SJ book I've read, and I will certainly be reading more of her publications. Took me 4 days to read all 4 books (this trilogy plus One Moonlit Night), found it hard to put any of them down.
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LMCA
5.0 out of 5 stars sweet...
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2010
this is the last book in the trilogy of the sterling family. here we have Lady Julianna who was humiliated when her fiancee left her at the altar for another woman. broken hearted she has vowed never to love another or get married. Lady Julianna is now older, independent and has previously bought a house in bath. She is heading there in the dead of night when her coach is stopped by a highwayman. this highwayman is known as the Magpie or Dane. after an argument her coach is flipped and she is in an accident. Dane rescues her and there is where the romance begins. he is different from most of the men that Julianna has met and she is intrigued by him. Dane is likewise curious about the mysterious lady. they both deceive each other with not revealing their true names. this story was slower than the first two but i loved it. it was full of sweetness that i think Julianna needed. Dane is different from most of the men in romance novels. he isn't known as a rake, rogue or any sort of fool that needs to be tamed. Instead he seems like more of a noble man where problems like fidelity aren't the issue. it's more another sort of lifestyle that poses a dilemma in this novel. i would definitely recommend this book! it was just as good as the first two!!
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Kristi Ahlers
3.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2005
Normally a huge fan of Ms. James, her latest effort just wasn't up to her usual standards. This is not to say that the read was not good, it was a nice read, but what kept it from being great was our heroine Julianna.

Left at the alter Julianna Sterling is making her way in life as best as she can. Her dreams of a happy marriage, with children running amok is over. She is on her way to Bath when her coach is waylaid by none other than "The Magpie." But, this highway man is much more than he seems, and Julianna may have just met her match.

Dane Granville is not only a Viscount, but he also works undercover for the crown. When his path crosses that of Julianna his life has just become that much more complicated. It sure doesn't help that this fiesty kitten doesn't know when to back down. Her kiss is too tempting to avoid, and they are both helpless to deny what they feel. Is there a chance for a happy ending with these two or will secrets stay in the way?

Dane and Julianna were interesting characters. This story had a lot of potential but was a let down when it came to our heroine. Childish is the best description to use when describing Julianna. You want to feel for her but in the end...it's almost a chore. Still, Ms. James has crafted an interesting hero, and the storyline although not new and fresh was done in a way that entertained. Ms. James is a true talent and I look forward to her next offering.

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Sara B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly spectacular
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2005
Although the first book in this trilogy was my favorite, that doesn't knock this book out of the running for awesome read. I really enjoyed every bit of this book. I thought it was so cute and sweet( and okay a little sappy)the way he called her "kitten" throughout the book. It showed he had affection for her from the beginning of their relationship. Of course anyone who lets you SHOOT you and not be the slightest bit angry with you must have some affection for you. I can't think of one thing that bothered me about this book and i wouldn't hesitate to say so if there was. It was fast paced and kept my attention from start to finish. I'm a little sad to be done with the Sterling family, but i thought it was a wonderful end to the trilogy.
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Mars
5.0 out of 5 stars ... read the other 2 books in the trilogy "A Perfect Bride" and " A Perfect Groom"
Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2016
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I had read the other 2 books in the trilogy "A Perfect Bride" and " A Perfect Groom".
Enjoyed reading the stories of the 3 siblings
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