Vice

By Jane Feather

Book Overview

From the incomparable Jane Feather, author of national bestsellers Vanity , Violet , and Valentine, comes this enthralling new romance of daring deception and forbidden passion... Juliana drew the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553572490
• ISBN13: 9780553572490
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Bantam
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

A cute, spicy, yet v. formulaic romance novel

I am probably going to say what most everyone said about Tarquin: he was very, very hot--sexy, handsome, amazing lover, close to a genius, a good guy underneath it all (of course). Juliana was cute and likable, particularly her clumsiness--I mean, having worn a full-skirt dress once in my life, I can say that it's no mean feat--and I can definitely relate to the poor clutz. Her strange drive "to help the girls of Russell street" seemed a bit fake, though--as did her instant to-die-for friendship with them. In that respect, her relationship with Tarquin is worked out much better. The plot was formulaic--Juliana gets into all kinds of trouble; Tarquin comes to her rescue, time after time (three times in all, I think, throuhgout the book). (I mean, the book could've been called "Tarquin saves the day"). I would have liked to know more about him--his parents, his childhood, his relationship with his brother Quentin, Lydia, and that woman who broke his heart--all of this is just hinted on. His relationship with Juliana is endearing--as is the fact that he calls her "mignonne," literally "cutie"--particularly from Quentin's eyes. All that said, the book would have been bad had it purported to be anything but the most blatant romance novel, the "guilty pleasure" kind. Because it does not, it is quite good... Also, lots of curious details about the life in London at the time, etc. All in all, if you like spicy romance with fairly captivating characters and not-to-bland a plot, you will probably like this.

Wow love the duke!

This was so good. The Duke was so sexy and when he falls for her it is so wonderful to see.I really liked this hero!!!

well written with just enough spice

Over the years, I have enjoyed reading all of Jane Feather's novels. I find her stories to be quick reads with interesting plots, complex ( albeit sometimes quirky) characters, erotic sex, and a few twist and turns to keep one reading all through the night. I found "Vice" to be an entertaining story with the right mix of plot and chemistry. However, with that being said,I thought the book's characterizations were not as strong as some of her previous novels ( Velvet, violet, virtue).It is the reason I did not rate the book higher. The darkely handsome Duke, Tarquin remains a bit too emotionally removed from the story's adventures for my taste. I think it would have helped to delve a little more into the history and psych of this smoldering, private hero. The heroine, Juliana, a true firebrand and good match for Tarquin becomes a bit too reckless and fiesty. I found myself tiring of the constant bickering between the two lovers; although, things resolve nicely by the end. With that said,if you are a fan of this author, read Vice,it is still an interesting well written story .

An Up All Nighter

Jane Feather is great. I've read Vice two times now, and each time I could not put it down. Tarquin and Juliana make such a wonderful couple. I just loved how Tarquin blackmailed Juliana into marrying his sickly cousin, then fell in love with her himself. I just get lost in the wonderful world that Jane Feather creates. Keep them coming Jane.

Very NIce!!

I thought this book was one of the better ones out of all those other extremely fake and boring historical romances books. The characters had depth, except that I thought Juliana was a bit unnatural in her tendency to fire up whenever she talked with Tarquin. I mean, how is she gonna live after she gets married--argue all the time? I loved Tarquin, the hero, who is dashing, attractive, and just plain breath-taking. THis is a must-read, so go and get it!