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The Indiscretion Kindle Edition

by Judith Ivory (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 118 ratings
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The elegance, warmth, wit, and emotional intensity of award-winning author Judith Ivory's superbly romantic tales are unsurpassed. Now, in her most dazzling novel yet, she transports the reader to the ruged moors of England to celebrate a love that is daring, passionate....and most indiscreet.

Daring to love

Lady Lydia Bedford-Browne's small rebellion becomes the adventure of her life, when her coach crashes and leaves her stranded on the treacherous Dartmoor with the only other passenger: a rugged, disarmingly attractive Texan named Sam Cody. Sam's slow, melodic drawl and dark, hypnotic eyes tempt Lydia in ways she never thought possible. But dare the lord's daughter loosen her proper English restraints any further?

Foul luck has caused the dashing American millionaire to miss his own wedding to an unforgiving bride...for the second time! Worse still,he's stuck in the middle of nowhere with a straight-laced noble beauty. But there is an unmistakable spark of courage, sensuality, and wild passion beneath Liddy's prim exterior, daring Sam to pursue even further what his heart and his soul now desperately desire -- even though both the Texan's and the lady's vastly different worlds will be rocked if thay dare surrender to...The Indiscretion

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Set at the turn of the 19th century, Ivory's (The Proposition) powerfully evoked romance will satisfy readers with its subtle wit and rich characterizations. Lydia Bedford-Browne, the delicate daughter of an English viscount, decides to travel alone across Dartmoor, a vast expanse of barren flatlands, bogs and rocks. Her sole companion in the coach is a bruised and drunken Texas rancher named Sam Cody, who just missed his own wedding. When their inebriated driver falls off the coach, sending it careening into a bog, Lydia is more than thankful for the cowboy's presence. Stranded with few supplies and little sense of direction, the two set out to find a road and, in the process, discover that they share an affection for Buffalo Bill novels and each other. Despite the knowledge that her family and society would consider a relationship between a westerner and one of "England's daughters" deplorable, Lydia and Sam engage in an affair that ends abruptly when they are rescued. Through Lydia's struggles to reconcile her affection with her sense of family duty, Ivory gently emphasizes the plight of the powerless female and imbues her heroine with an admirable strength. The seamless narrative winds down to a rather pat conclusion, but readers will be charmed by Ivory's graceful descriptions and sympathetic characters. (Apr. 3)Forecast: A washed-out cover will do little to enhance this novel's sales, but critical praise (Ivory's last two books received stars from PW) may be sufficient to propel it into the limelight. If booksellers shelve Ivory (a.k.a Judy Cuevas) among authors like O'Day-Flannery and Julia Quinn, more readers are likely to take an interest in this rising star.

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"Judith Ivory is irresistible." -- Susan Elizabeth Phillips

"Lush, lyrical romance that seethes with passionate intensity." -- Amanda Quick

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000UVBT1S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins e-books (March 17, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 527 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 ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Romancefanreader
5.0 out of 5 stars The Indiscretion by Judith Ivory
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
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This is my 3rd reading of this book, so you know I must love it. Why? It is such an unusual love story, all on it’s own.
Judith Ivory writes in a unique and romantic way.
In this adventurethe H/h are from two different worlds yet they are passionately in love. Their escapades on the English moor are delightfully written and they have a very sexy time of it. Naturally there are complications which are challenges to be overcome, but this couple always meets them head on and come out with their love in tact. They are two opposites that are made for each other. Sam is especially enjoyable. Gorgeous cowboy meets prim and proper English miss.
The partnering is combustible! The ending is a real HEA!!♥️
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Serenity
4.0 out of 5 stars Love a good Indiscretion
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2011
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I adored this book. Judith Ivory is one of my favorite romance authors. She has a nice crisp writing style and terrific characters. This is not your usual romance novel. Lydia is a modern woman in a non-modern time. This does not detract from the freshness of the story. The cowboy love interest is delightfully written. He is all man and sometimes does stupid things that he must grovel for later on in the story. There is a little bit of jealous hero syndrome in the story. But, there is no cheating involved so if that bothers you don't worry. Read this book. It is one of my keepers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books.
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2012
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I bought this book when it first came out and it is one of my all time favorite books by my favorite author, Judith Ivory. She just does not write enough to satisfy my need for her wonderful, complex, characters. I recently got a new tablet and am adding all my favorite hard cover books to my electronic collection. If you have not read Judith and/or this book, you are in for a treat.
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susie a rhodes
3.0 out of 5 stars Indiscretion
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2013
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It had a fun plot which I liked, but I had to skip several pages of explicit sex. Must delete so kids won't accidentally read it.
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Deborah White
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017
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love to read her
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Jo Anne Harris
4.0 out of 5 stars Charming Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2014
l loved the story and the characters! This was the first book of Ms. Ivory's that I have read, and it will definitely not be the last. I found myself smiling while I read it, and for me that's a good thing.
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Mum64
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016
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Loved it.
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CA
1.0 out of 5 stars tedious and bizarre
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2012
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This had great potential as a love story across cultures (American/western and British aristocracy), but seriously, I found the book very strangely written, and unlike the other books I have read by this author.

In a nutshell, I was very confused about whatever drove the H and h, and could not, for the life of me, figure them out. Even at the end. It almost felt like different people wrote different sections of the book- nothing really connected, and it was difficult to follow in many places. I admit I am not overly fond of cowboys as heroes, but Sam was kind of a sweet character in the first half - I don't know what happened to him in the second half. The H and h were so incredibly mean to each other- it was painful to read. Some sections were sorta sweet, others were "what just happened?" I'm not quite sure how I managed to finish it, as I have to be engaged by something in a story (plot, dialogue, intrigue, character development, history), or I lose interest quickly.

This just isn't Ivory's best, and she has written some fantastic historical fiction. I suggest "Untie My Heart" or "The Proposition." (Even the sex was better in those!)
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anja van waes
3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointed
Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 26, 2024
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After reading The Proposal I had high expectations for this story. I must admit that these were not completely met. I found it unnecessarily long-winded at times and above all I'm not sure that I liked Lidya. After practically forcing herself on him, she treated him like trash afterwards. I thought she was a real snob, and quite mean and selfish. Moreover, I wonder whether she would have ultimately chosen for him if he had indeed been but an "ordinary" cowboy with a ranch, instead of the very wealthy American ambassador that he turned out to be...
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J. Kertesz
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure, again!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2013
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It is the second time I read again this novel by one of my favourite romance author. What a pleasure, again. Perhaps even more. As I did not rush this time 'what will happen' I had time to enjoy it deeper.

While reading, I was bedridden and hurting, while reading I forgot all my problems in with the heroes of the book and more: at some point I laughed and laughed, more then long time ago!

I most enjoyable well written book.
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Stella Mary Selwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2013
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Beautiful book, sensitive yet your imagination is totally bewitched. Judith Ivory is right up there with Loretta Chase and Eloisa James as good as a red hot date in a telephone kiosk!
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AK78
2.0 out of 5 stars Enttäuschend
Reviewed in Germany on April 14, 2003
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Elegante Engländerin trifft Amerikaner: kann gute witzige Geschichte werden, wurde aber leider keine.
Unsymphatische Hauptpersonen, langatmige Beschreibungen von Details. Langweilig und nicht zum Weiterempfehlen.
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