To Pleasure a Prince (Royal Brotherhood, Book 2) Reviews

• novel possesses everything for a good, satisfying read

  
  By A5GYYHY2KI5CI on 2005-02-27
  The second installment in The Royal Brotherhood series, "To Pleasure the Prince" proved to be a very absorbing and engaging read. The series revolves around the lives of three half-brothers, all illegitimate children of England's Prince of Wales, George. The brothers are, Alexander Black, the Earl of Iversley; Marcus North, the sixth Viscount Draker; and Gavin Byrne, a powerful man in his own right even if he's not an aristocrat -- and they are united in their desire to help each other, and in their deep dislike for their natural father, the Prince of Wales. The first book, "In the Prince's Bed" was Alexander's story; this one focuses of the Viscount Draker, known to one and all as the Dragon Viscount.
  
  Having decided at a very young age that he has no time for the shallow company of his peers, Viscount Draker has spent much of his time at his ancestral estate, Castlemaine, taking care of his younger sister, Louisa, and of his estates. All this changes, however, when Louisa comes of age and is ready to make her debut into society. Fortunately, Draker can count on the support of his married half-brother Alexander to sponsor Louisa's debut and to keep and eye on her. For Draker's greatest fear is that his royal father will try and reestablish his relationship with Louisa in order to get to him (Draker, that is). And his fears are realised when he discovers that Louisa is being courted by the Duke of Foxmoor, an intimate of the Prince's. Determined to drag Louisa back to Castlemaine (and to shoot Foxmoor if he must), Draker is startled beyond anything when Foxmoor's beautiful sister, Lady Regina Tremaine, turns up at his doorstep, determined to plead her brother's and Louisa's case. Intrigued and beguiled by Lady Regina's beauty and courage, Draker agrees to allow Foxmoor to court Louisa if he can court Lady Regina. Picking up the gauntlet that Draker has thrown down, Lady Regina agrees. A young woman who has been "out" in society foe quite a few years now, Lady Regina is quite used to handling men, and is sure that she handle the blunt, ill humoured and angry Dragon Viscount, who is rumoured to be an uncultured lout. But in Draker's case, Lady Regina is beginning to fear that she has bitten off more than she can chew. However, as the two begin to spend more time with each other, each begins to discover facets in the other's character that indicates that they are more suitably matched that either had ever thought possible. But Draker suffers from an instinctual distrust of beautiful women, and Lady Regina hides a shameful secret that she can never share with anyone. With these two seemingly insurmountable obstacles it looks as if this courtship will go no where in spite of the powerful attraction each has for the other. And then there is the awful suspicion that Lady Regina is beginning to have, that Draker may have been correct about the motive behind Foxmoor's courtship of Louisa. With her loyalties severely tested, and with her dark secret to hide, Lady Regina isn't sure about what she should to do or to whom she should turn for help...
  
  I enjoyed "To Pleasure the Prince" from beginning to end. It's one of those novels that snares your interest from the very first page -- a hero with a tortured past, a heroine with a secret, and the passionate and sensual romance that develops between them -- if you're looking for a Regency-era romance novel that is character driven and that has everything necessary for a good, engrossing read, you can't go very wrong with "To Pleasure the Prince." The pacing was even and well sustained; and the manner in which the author allowed the story to be told was well done as well. I liked the manner in which Sabrina Jeffries developed the romance between Draker and Regina -- she gave us a romance about two people who were not only passionately drawn to each other, but who also needed each other emotionally as well. Darker's and Regina's romance was not one of smooth sailings; it was full of ups and downs and mistakes that each makes before the cathartic ending when a happily-ever after ending is achieved. And it was emotionally fulfilling as a result. A well written novel (in spite of the many, many modern phrases), "To Pleasure the Prince" was a satisfying read from start to finish, and I'm eagerly looking forward to the next installment in the Royal Brotherhood.
  
  

• Just wonderful...

  
  By A3L2506W8QLD2Y on 2005-03-02
  I probably can't say it any better than the other reviewers that have given this book 5 stars, but I had to at least second them. If you like the beauty-and-the-beast plotline, this is one of the best I have ever read. Marcus is terrifically gruff and stubborn and prideful, and Regina is equally well-written as a determined, spunky and compassionate woman who trusts her instincts when she sees beneath his armor to the caring man he truly is. Witty dialogue, intriguing secondary characters and scorching love scenes all mesh perfectly to make this one of Jefferies' most compelling novels. A definite keeper!
  
  

• Beauty and The Beast Redux

  
  By A1N3J3DCVC1D2Z on 2005-03-08
  "To Pleasure A Prince" is the second book of Sabrina Jeffries's "Royal Brotherhood Series" which feature illegitimate sons of the Prince of Wales (AKA Prinny) as the heroes and are set in Regency England. The book is an enjoyable, well-written romance with an appealing heroine and unusual hero.
  
  Beautiful Lady Regina Tremaine is the daughter of a duke and the toast of London society--having refused 11 offers of marriage in the years since her come-out, she is known as "La Belle Dame Sans Merci". In truth, she has decided that she will never marry because of a secret that she hides even from her own family. At the beginning of the story "Beauty" approaches "The Beast", Marcus North, Viscount Draker, traveling to his castle with a plea to allow her brother, the Duke of Foxmoor, to court Draker's young half-sister, Louisa. Marcus has forbidden Foxmoor's courtship because the young duke is a close friend of Prinny, Marcus's estranged natural father. He fears that the duke's interest in Louisa is motivated by the Prince's desire for access to Louisa and through her to Marcus himself. A gruff, scarred, bearded and unpolished recluse who scorns London society, Draker is known as the "Dragon Viscount" and is notorious for having thrown the Prince of Wales and his own mother (the Prince's mistress) out of his home when he inherited.
  
  Marcus finds himself surprisingly attracted to the elegant, lovely Lady Regina and agrees to let her brother court Louisa only if Regina will allow the Dragon Viscount to publicly court *her*. To his surprise, Regina agrees to the bargain. Regina is surprised to find herself attracted to the notorious Dragon Viscount and before long finds herself thinking some very unladylike thoughts about him. As the courtships proceed, Regina begins to have her own doubts about her brother's intentions towards the innocent Louisa.
  
  Regina is a good heroine--pretty spunky and genuinely good-hearted. Her big secret is revealed to the reader on page 40, so I am not sure that it is such a huge spoiler to discuss it (okay, I *won't*), but it *is* surprising and it does distinguish her from other romantic heroines (although Connie Brockway, Susan Wiggs and Judy Cuevas have all ventured into this area before.)
  
  Marcus is a wonderfully unusual romantic hero. Acknowledged by Prinny as one of his by-blows but accepted by his mother's scholarly husband, the Viscount Draker, as his own son and heir, Marcus has lived his life defending himself and his mother from taunts about his parentage and his mother's (lack of) virtue. Wealthy and reclusive, Marcus is awkwardly large and pretty much lacks any courtly graces. It is fun to watch Regina turn the "Beast" into a gentleman, and to watch Marcus teach Regina to believe in herself.
  
  My quibbles with the book are minimal. I cannot say that I like the salacious title or cover overly much, but perhaps I am in the minority there. The use of the Blake painting of the Dragon and "the woman clothed in the sun" as a symbol for the hero and heroine rings some wrong notes for readers familiar with Thomas Harris's "The Red Dragon" in which that picture figured prominently as an creepy icon for a serial killer. The resolution of Regina's big secret is handled a bit unrealistically and far too quickly.
  
  In summary, this is an entertaining historical romance by Sabrina Jeffries. An excerpt from the next book in the Royal Brotherhood Series included at the end looks even better and I look forward to reading Gavin's story!
  
  
  

• A grand romp!

  
  By A3GA09FYFKL4EY on 2005-02-24
  Once again Sabrina Jeffries delivers a sensuous, humorous, adventurous plot to her many fans with this second installment of her Royal Brotherhood series. Ms. Jeffries' knowledge of the period paints such vivid pictures that her readers feel they're a part of the action, and the underlying sexual tension will leave you squirming in your chair. Marcus, yet another of her luscious leading men, seethes with animal attraction, and I can't wait to meet the third prince in this series. Also recommend Ms. Jeffries "After the Abduction" "Dance of Seduction" and "Married to the Viscount."
  
  

• A fun read, but save us from the undying metaphor!

  
  By A1OH7J653YI1WY on 2005-08-04
  Altogether this was a fun read. Both main characters are likable. The wise and socially adept Lady Regina confronts the Dragon Viscount, Marcus, over his overprotective handling of younger sister Louisa. There is an immediate attraction, of course, this IS a romance novel followed by stolen kisses and stolen, well, other things. With the help of the supporting characters, you will enjoy following Marcus and Regina to settle their differences. Although, I have a minor complaint that such a psychologically minded paragon would see right through the gruff Marcus and fall for him, bad behavior entirely ignored. Minor problem, forget I complained.
  
  The major problem is the metaphor. Ack! Not again! Every five pages the characters made some reference to Regina being called La Belle Dame Sans Merci and Marcus being called the Dragon Viscount. It ruined the love scenes when Regina every time makes some dragon comment. Oh, my big, strong dragon. I have tamed the dragon. Will you lock me in your dungeon, dragon? Burn me with your fiery breath? Then, Marcus, oh, lady, you really are without mercy to make me service you again. You siren. Over and over again. Just drop the metaphor. Please. Ms. Jeffries, have you no mercy?
  
  
• Wonderful story!!
  By A1JA2FN24JIC1K on 2005-02-18
  This is a wonderful story, very intriguing and wonderful
  characters! As a reader, don't hesitate to get this book.
  
  
  
• Great read
  By A29ZE892N6TZRV on 2005-03-09
  This book has as much romantic tension as an old Hollywood movie (ie Philadelphia Story)...where people talked and fought with a quick wit and sound resolve. This book is a great character driven love affair. Thanks for the great afternoon Ms. Jefferies.
  
  
• Suprisingly good
  By A107YFBJ119GZR on 2005-06-12
  I did not expect to actually like this book. I've tried a few of Sabrina Jeffries books, and never got into them. This is the second part of her Royal Brotherhood series, the first one being "In the Princes Bed". I own both of these, but read this one first, because the hero of this book is more dark and brooding, more to my tastes. Surprisingly, I read it in one setting. I'd never realized what a great storyteller that Sabrina Jeffries is, because I never actually put much effort into finishing her books.
  
  This is the story of Marcus North, Viscount Draker, who is the bastard son of the Prince of Wales. He despises polite society because society shuns him for his birth and outspoken ways. This is not a man that rides on the coat tails of convention, but a man that marches to his own reclusive tune, despite all the horrible rumors that his mother spread about him years earlier. All he wants is to stay at his estate and to also keep his sister, Louisa, safe from the debauchery of Prinny's court.
  
  In comes the beautiful Lady Regina Tremaine, who is determined to make Lord Draker understand that her brother, Simon, is truly interested in his sister and not just trying to acheive the status of Prime Minister by using her for Prinny's own scandalous reasons. Lord Draker agrees to let her brother court his sister as long as she will let him court her...but he doesn't really expect Regina to lower her popular status in society by showing up at balls with him on her arm. However, she does agree. Regina is drawn to his towering frame and finds herself very eager for his company.
  
  There are a few of those awful misunderstandings that historical romances always have in abundance, but the witty repartee' between the hero and heroine make you forget that there are secrets being kept on both sides. The love scenes are hot,hot,hot!
  
  There is one hilarious part in the book where Lord Draker walks into the ballroom with Regina and all eyes turned to him, a hush falling over the crowd. Lord Draker glowers at them all and growls, "I've come to devour the virgins...anyone care to tell me where they sit?" Oh, my, I actually laughed out loud, causing my husband who was watching his boxing on t.v. to look at me like I was insane. That made me laugh harder. I'm still giggling over some of the things that Lord Draker does in this book. Sabrina Jeffries makes a man who would be imposing and mean, become imposing and hilarious. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a great regency, really nothing to complain of here.
  
  
• Palatable passion
  By A3RX5RMRAJ8Z5B on 2005-08-28
  Marcus was a perfect hero and Regina is just the match for him. I found the characters to be multi-dimensional and the author weaves a mystery into the story without slowing it down or interrupting the romantic flow. I loved that were too lost souls who found each other. They healed each others wounds. Marcus is handsome, sexy, intelligent, but embittered by life. I am always a sucker for stories with "heartless" heroes who find their souls through the love of a good woman. The dialogue that ensues between Marus and Regina is just fast paced and very enjoyable. The plot and characters seemed fresh, the pace was quick, and it was a totally engrossing read. This was an awfully good and original read! It was written with an amazing level of intensity and feeling that my heart was pumping furiously with palatable passion. This was just the kind of romance novel I love. Wonderful characters. Characters that seems real because they are not perfect-something most novels like this lack. I absolutely loved this book. The author has a great gift in her ability to develop characters. I must have laughed a hundred times and I absolutely couldn't put the book down until I was finished.
  
  
• fine historical Regency
  By AFVQZQ8PW0L on 2005-02-27
  In 1814 Viscount Marcus North, a card carrying member of the Royal Brotherhood whose perquisite for joining is being an illegitimate son of the Prince of Wales, reenters polite society to sponsor his half sister Louisa. He becomes upset when Simon of Foxmoor courts Louisa because the duke is part of the Prince's inner retinue and he wants to keep his sibling away from the royal he detests for bedding his mom one week after his dad died.
  
  Simon's half-sister Regina Trent intercedes on behalf of her brother. Marcus agrees to allow Simon to see Louisa only if Regina allows him to court her. Expecting the renowned "La Belle Dane Sans Merci" to refuse, she shocks him when she accepts his terms as he figured no one would want to be seen with the "Dragon Viscount" whose own mother spread nasty tales about him. As Regina and Marcus begin seeing one another, they fall in love, but he believes her brother has a sinister motive for courting his sister while she thinks her sibling is in love. Their siblings' relationship may destroy their chance for happiness.
  
  The sequel to IN THE PRINCE'S BED, TO PLEASURE A PRINCE is refreshed by the intruding relationship between Marcus and the Prince; Marcus not only detests the Regent, but refuses to allow his half-sister to see the royal. The prime story line played out between Marcus and Regina is fun to follow and fits quite comfortably within the norm of the sub-genre. However, the secondary cast especially the half-siblings, his "regal illegitimate friends, his deceased mother, and a more humanized Prince then the usual caricature make for a fine historical Regency.
  
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• Quick, entertaining and captivating!
  By A30T16HSZRW6D5 on 2005-05-01
  I read the book in one day and having done that I instantly regretted that I let it sit on my book shelf for few weeks before getting to it. I really can't improve much on wonderful reviews written here.
  
  It has been a while since I just wanted to sit and read a book all day. But Ms. Jeffries has done exactly that. The book is full of fast and witty dialogs, some very romantic scenes and even some suspence. I found myself enjoying reading every single line in the book (lately I have been skipping paragraphs) and not wanting to miss a single detail. Ms. Jeffries kept my attention going all the way. I would recommend this book to the most discriminating book lover.
  
  
  
  
• A Couple to Love
  By A2FPD5N9PM5I6X on 2005-08-14
  The thing I love most about Sabrina Jeffries is that her stories are DIFFERENT. So many heroines are perfect, and so many heroes are charming, but her characters in this book were anything but! (And that's NOT a bad thing.) Lady Regina is a woman with a serious secret flaw, and Marcus is about the LEAST charming hero I've ever read, but I fell in love with him by the end of the book, just like Regina! This was a wonderful, tightly woven, satisfying read, and I can't wait to get to the next book!
  
  
• Very good book.
  By A127STAZPIATM0 on 2005-04-09
  Although I found the writing... particularly the dialogue in the this book to be stilted in the beginning... it took very little time for that to cease... and the book to get going... and I was pleasantly surprised. It was a good read. The story reminded me a bit of one of my favorite all time books Lord of the Scoundrels by Loretta Chase... mostly because of how the hero perceives himself as a result of a parent's abuse... and how he is surprised and amazed by the heroine's affection for him. Over all it was a good read... and it has prompted me totake a second look at this author.
  
  
• I loved it til my eyes burned!
  By AK2HM21E0KUX2 on 2005-12-09
  I just got it in the mail yesterday and even though I was sick and my eyes hurted and I kept falling alseep and maybe even drooling on the pages (!) I forced myself to stay up to finish this book! Like some others have said, the resolution of the heroine's secret problem was a bit rushed. However, putting it in perspective, it wasn't as she did not possess the ability but rather had barriers. You will understand once you read this well written story.
  I spend most of my time reading and writing and while the stories characters will probably not stay memorable for me, it was a good read.
  I am looking forward to getting the third book in the series in the mail!
  
  
• Loved it! Wicked hero meets his match. Fantastic story.
  By A13A1OLJIIYJCH on 2006-11-24
  Wonderful!! Sexy, clever, and entertaining. Loved it!!! This is book 2 in the Royal Brotherhood series. I recommend skipping book 1 and go straight to book 2 & 3. (Book 1 is OK, but its not on par with book 2 & 3, and these books can be read in any order.) If you love this book, be sure to pick up "Any Duke Will Do". It takes place 7 years later, and you will see many of these characters again.
  
  
• Great Read!!!
  By A231PHP2NKOKJ2 on 2005-08-06
  This is the first book of Sabrina Jeffries books that I have read, though the second book in the series. I didn't have very high expectations of this book because it's a historical romance and normally have the same kind of story line as many other books, but was surprised when I really liked the book. Sabrina Jeffries was able to created characters that were thoroughly enjoyable.
  
  Lord Draker has cut himself off from society and his only care is for his sister, Louisa, who is coming out for the season. When Lady Regina's brother gets involved with Louisa, Draker knows the 'Prinny', the Prince, is orchestrating a plot. Lady Regina on the other hand doesn't believe her brother capable of cruelty and a bargain is soon put into motion.
  
  This bargain throws our main characters together in an entertaining story of two strong wills, smart intelligence, and sharper tongues. I can't wait to get the first and third books!!!
  
  
  
• A truly wonderful book!
  By AN09PKOVPZWA8 on 2005-09-23
  This book just jumped out at me from the very beginning - the dark, brooding mysterious Lord Draker and the cool, aloof, very beautiful Regina. With his scarred face, scarred sole and reclusive ways, never would Draker think a woman of Regina's beauty and refinement ever be interested in him. He felt himself so unworthy for so many reasons. So he made himself unworthy by his remarks, dispicable attire, unkept manner and formidable temper - but Regina strikes a deal with him. She forces their courtship so they can keep an eye on the courtship of his sister and her brother. Regina's brother is a man Draker hates because he has a close relationship with his real bastard father the Prince. Draker's sister is very taken with Regina's brother and because Draker believes this match would be disaster for his sister he agrees to court Regina. Well this is absolutely the most intense courtship. They fight, they snarl, they hiss and then all of a sudden withing a week they are in each others arms and the sizzle between Draker and Regina just explodes off the pages. I cannot tell you how thoroughly I loved Draker. Yes, even with his scar he just came through as so compelling, so sexy so much a man - wow! And Regina was so perfect for him - and so willing to see beyond all of his bravado and snarliness. She demanded he become a gentleman and all of a sudden he is at Almacks shocking all of polite society. His nickname is the Dragon Viscount - and here he is shaved and cleaned up being polite at Almacks. And let us not forget the scene in the dungeon - that was truly one sexy seduction by Regina - to get him to finally realize he loved her - This is one of the very very best of Jeffries works in my opinion. This is truly like the Beauty and the Beast and Draker just melts your heart. His heart was so unbelievably big and Regina was so deserving of his love - and he hers. I think this one is a keeper - far more compelling than the first in the series. This one will not disappoint anyone!
  
  
• Well-written and engaging throughout
  By A14GEA3EZCYCRK on 2006-02-18
  This second book in the "Royal Brotherhood" series is fast paced and kept my interest throughout. It is the story of Marcus North, Viscount Draker, known as the Dragon Viscount for his allegedly hot temper and wild bearded appearance. Although claimed as his son and legal heir by the late viscount, Marcus' real father is the Prince of Wales (Prinny), who had a long-time affair with Marcus' mother. Marcus' was embarassed by the affair and the fact that his paternity was so commonly suspected. When he inherited the viscountcy nine years before, Marcus evicted his mother and Prinny from the estate, leading to his complete falling out with Prinny. Since then, Marcus has been treated as a social outcast. He in turn is angry with the world and shuns society, preferring instead to rusticate and read on his country estate.
  
  Marcus' life of seclusion is abruptly altered when his younger sister Louisa, who is in London for the season, begins to be courted by Simon Tremaine, Duke of Foxmoor. Marcus is livid and refuses to allow the courtship because Simon is a confidante of the despised Prinny. Simon's sister Regina, who is a close friend of Louisa's and supports the match, ventures out to Marcus' estate and convinces him to let the couple court for a one month trial period. In return, Marcus gets Regina to court him for the same month so that she can help ease his re-entry into London society while he keeps an eye on Louisa. Regina is beautiful and much-sought-after and, at the age of twenty-four, has turned down many marriage proposals. Marcus, who has a large facial scar of which he is self-conscious, does not expect acceptance by either polite society or by Regina. He therefore behaves and dresses like the beast people believe him to be. Regina sees through him, however, and finds him more attractive than she lets on. She is afraid, however, to become too close to him or to any man, lest they discover her shameful secret - she unable to read. How Marcus and Regina grow to trust one another and deal with their personal demons is at the heart of this story.
  
  I very much enjoyed Marcus and Regina. They are a fun couple and are a perfect match for one another. Both are intelligent, passionate and refreshingly forthright, which is a potent combination. Their exchanges always are entertaining, and there is a clear affection and admiration between them, even if Marcus resists admitting it. For a non-reader, Regina wisely knows not judge a book - in this case Marcus - by its cover. For an avid reader, Marcus is a little dense in this regard, but eventually redeems himself quite nicely. Regina's handicap (dyslexia) and the misunderstandings it creates add force to the story, setting up many of the best scenes in the book. The story is immensely likeable and I look forward to reading the next installment.
  
  
• Way too melodrama
  By A38DNL5NEUMCAV on 2006-02-21
  I do realize that historical romance are typically a bit melodramatic by nature, but I just found this one to be way over the top. The characters were flawed in their own ways, and as a results of these personal flaws were always jumping to believe the absolute worst in their counterpart and themselves, because of course, no one could truely love them for who they are. There seemed to be no shades of gray. I made it through the book but it was a struggle. Bottom line -- not memorable and totally skippable.
  
  
• I'm a very picky reader, but it was good. I give it a B.
  By A1Y7WC48YRLZ8Z on 2006-04-06
  I liked Regina's spirit, and she can hold her own in an arguement! thumbs up. I liked Draker too mainly b/c of his refreshing views on how the snobby ton really pisses him off, and his gruff nature although he is paranoid - it's understood when you read about his childhood. bonus - he has a hot facial scar and he's a good description of "scruffy hotness" who becomes "clean-shaved hotness". thumbs up. I'll read the 3rd book in a little while from now, but I'm not anxious to read them back-to-back. But, hey this book delivered what I expected.
  
  FINAL GRADE: (B) the book was what I wanted to read at the moment, but having read it now, it's not on my "keeper" list. I'll get to the 3rd book later, but I only take these as good, light, fun read.
  
  
• to pleasure a reader......
  By A287EWCGOK5CKN on 2006-07-19
  To Pleasure a Prince reminds me of the regency-set Julie Garwoods from several years ago. The dark hero who's so Alpha he bosses himself around. The heroine who is flawed but unafraid of the ogre-hero, who is tiny but leads him around by his nose.
  
  Know what that means? Yep. I loved it. I loved Regina's flaws, I loved the fact that I wanted to climb through the pages and slap the crap out of Marcus. I love all the wagers made in this book, because you just know at some point, the person referred to in each bet will find out and conflict will insue. I also love the fact that Ms. Jeffries didn't try to make those moments the BIG BLACK MOMENT, the predictable, this will tear them apart scenes. She used them as little gray moments and saved far more personal conflicts for that BIG BLACK MOMENT, so that, while you could guess what was going to happen, you never really knew when or how Ms. Jeffries was going to pull it off.
  
  Will I read Sabrina Jeffries again? Absolutely. TO PLEASURE A PRINCE was part of the Royal Brotherhood Series, and I'm looking forward to reading the others in that series when I'm in the mood for this time period again.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• This book deserves 4 1/2 stars!!!!!
  By A3E6IXJJ8V4K65 on 2006-07-26
  This is book #2 in Sabrina Jefferies The Royal Brotherhood series. To Pleasure a Prince was a wonderful read. The story line and characters were great. I don't have anything bad to say about this book except that sometimes, it got alittle annoying between the main characters Marcus & Regina because they have a 'fight and make up' relationship. The ending was okay but I was alittle disappointed because I thought there would be more action in the climax, everything is resolved just by the characters talking out their problems. It also has great sex scenes. This is a great book to read and better enjoyed if you read it in chronilogical order of the Royal Brotherhood series like I did. I love Sabrina Jefferies and would recommend her to any lover of historical romance!!!!
  
  
  
• Heartfelt and entertaining
  By A2FG29CGPQV29N on 2006-09-04
  During the early chapters of this book, I had already concluded that I was not going to like this story because of Regina. She is quite a bit shrewish, with a sharp tongue and an irritating knack of butting in to everyone's problems. However, her character is slowly unveiled as the story progresses, revealing her as someone who has built walls around herself because of her dyslexia. Not only that, she has a good heart. She still is irritating in the end but there are a lot of good qualities in her that offset her shortcomings and make her more likable. The other advantage to Regina's meddling is that it made the story work. She was able to drag Marcus out of his shell and force him to face society.
  
  Overall, the story is pretty good. It's entertaining, fast paced and heartfelt. I think you'll like it.
  
  
  
• 3 1/2 STARS to be precise.
  By AF919M2UEDJJF on 2007-07-15
  I'm not sure if I'll try another work by this author. The book had some good moments, but for the most part, she drags her plot out with lots of fluff. I found myself skimming many parts. Dialogue is stilted at times and characters lack dimension. I much prefer the writings of Johanna Lindsey and Judith McNaught.
  
  
• Not to bad at all.
  By ARN3TKTHP2YVC on 2005-04-18
  I found this book to be predictable but on the whole enjoyable. The heroines "shameful secret" was a surprise I must admit. I was thinking she had gotten raped, or was a illegitimate blow-by that the family had decided to treat as a daughter or something along those lines... The hero, The Dragon Viscount is a bit blah in my mind, a lot of hot air and bad attitude without the genuine foreboding that a figure sitting in the shadows stroking a black cat in front of the fire would produce. More of an adult who is still having tantrums when his father ticks him off. Still its an enjoyable way to past the time, all in all not bad at all.
  
  
• A fun and entertaining Regency romance
  By A3APPKALUGB2GT on 2006-01-12
  Never having read Sabrina Jeffries before, I bought this on the basis of the great reviews here on Amazon. Fortunately, it turned out to be an entertaining read and has added Sabrina Jeffries in my list of "authors to read".
  
  Set in the regency era, we meet Marcus North, Viscount Draker and bastard son of the Prince of Wales. Growing up with the stigma of his birth, Marcus has distanced himself from the so-called polite society and has lived a very quiet in Castlemaine. But when his beloved sister Louisa makes her debut in the ton and attracts the attention of the Duke of Foxmoor, whom Marcus suspects of being in league with the prince regent who has recently attempted to insinuate himself into Louisa's life, Marcus does his best to keep Louisa away from the duke. Then enter the duke's sister, the notorious La Belle Dame Sans Merci.
  
  After turning down many marriage proposals, Lady Regina has earned herself the nickname. Upon finding out that the "viscount dragon" is determined to put a stop to her brother's courtship with Louisa, she sets out to meet him and tries to plea her brother's case. But she never expected that the dragon would propose an outrageous deal that would see her in his company. So for the first time in nearly a decade, Marcus will enter society again in the arms of London's most sought-after maiden. And so the fun begins.
  
  TO PLEASURE A PRINCE is a fun novel featuring likable main characters that grow with you as the story plots along. While Marcus and Regina may seem completely opposite in the beginning, the story is written in such a way that leaves you feeling like there is no other partner suitable for the other. And it is wonderful to see how both do their best to help the other overcome their insecurities. The courtship is delightful and Marcus' first entry back into society was simply hilarious. I had such a laugh on the part when he walks in knowing that everyone was looking at him with such disdain and says to them "I've come to devour the virgins. Anyone care to tell me where they sit?" That was such a riot!
  
  I do wish that the author toned down the metaphor a bit. Having Regina refer to Marcus continually as "her dragon this, her dragon that" was a little too much especially during the love scenes. But overall, this was an enjoyable read.
  
  
• The London Season in 1814
  By A18FUHNBP90IB4 on 2006-01-19
  'To Pleasure A Prince' by Sabrina Jeffries is the second novel in The Royal Brotherhood series. The Royal Brotherhood are the three bastards of Prince of Wales. They decide to work together to better their lives. This story is of Marcus North Viscount Draker the Dragon and Lady Regina Tremaine. They decide to fake a courtship to help their siblings. Both characters have lots of baggage and it makes them very enjoyable. The story will have you laughing, smiling and dreaming of living in 1814. I would suggest all of the Royal Brotherhood Series, `A Loving Scoundrel' by Johanna Lindsey or `When We Meet' by Victoria Alexander.
  
  
  
• so-so
  By A1TDJP13DDYSGV on 2006-02-17
  This book was not very good reading. It lacked a plot and the characters were unbelievable.
  
  
• A better book than the title and cover will show...
  By ASKSH6CLNWRV9 on 2006-04-27
  Sabrina Jeffries is a fine writer and (small spoiler warning), she does a great job here of showing what a learning disability could do to our favorite regency heroine. She's also taken on a typical he-man and paired him up with a smart, sharp female with her own insecurities. It's light escapism that races along at a fast clip. I enjoyed the fact that she wasn't constantly describing dresses and jewelery but actually had a great deal of real conversation between her characters. Her plots aren't mud deep but they are enjoyable.
  
  
• This is what romance is meant to be
  By AJMU8VVFKMZI4 on 2006-05-30
  This reveiw seems timely with this author's plog, because Regina and the Dragon Vicount certainly became REAL to me. This is the first book in a long time that when I rested my head at night I was riding in the carriage, crashing the honeymoon, and spying down in the dungeon at this wonderful couple. This was my first book by this author and I'm currently ordering everything Ms. Jeffries has ever written-well, her and Jo Beverly. This is a great book-do yourself a favor and read it!!!!
  
  

• One Night With a Prince (Royal Brotherhood, Book 3)
• In the Prince's Bed (Royal Brotherhood)
• Never Seduce a Scoundrel (The School for Heiresses, Book 1)
• Only a Duke Will Do (The School for Heiresses, Book 2)
• Beware a Scot's Revenge (School for Heiresses, Book 3)