Lessons in Seduction

Greentree Sisters #1

by Sara Bennett

What is prim and proper Miss Vivianna Greentree to do when her precious haven for orphans is threatened? She has no choice but to turn to the owner of the property, Sir Oliver Montegomery—yet the heartlessscoundrel refuses to be swayed by reason. So Vivianna must resort to other means of persuasion ... Under the tutelage of Madame Aphrodite, London's most notorious courtesan, Vivianna is determined to learn the sensuous secrets that will render a man weak with desire, to melt Oliver's stony heart with a kiss, a caress and a promise. But as her encounters with Oliver become more intense, Vivianna unexpectedly discovers a fiery passion that leaves her breathless. And soon it becomes unclear exactly who is seducing whom ...

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Historical, Adult, Victorian, Regency Romance, Regency

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Sara Bennett writes with passion. She has been published by Avon HarperCollins in the USA, and also publishes independently. She recently wrote a series of Regency novellas about Second Chances called Mockingbird Square. The four novellas are Unforgettable, Enraptured, Surrender and Reckless. They're available at all eBook stores.

Currently she is writing a second series of Mockingbird Square. The first three novellas, Fascination, Seduction and Temptation are available, and Obsession is under way.

Sara also writes paranormal romance as Sara Mackenzie, steamy historical romance as Evie North, and Australian Women's Fiction as Kaye Dobbie.

Reviews

[Simona · Rating 2 out of 5]

Could've been much better. The epilogue was dreadful but overall the sensuality level was quite high. The intimacy scenes are

There were some really uncomfortable and implausible situations which led me to abandon it midway before picking it up again to make up the numbers on my reading challenge.

h is daughter of a courtesan. She doesn't learns this until late in the book as she was kidnapped very young and had no memory of her mother. h doesn't know that the woman giving her advice in seducing H by performing oral sex is her mother. What's more tacky is that her courtesan mother is aware that she is teaching her daughter the "art of seduction"!!!

Too long, bland secondary characters.

[Netanella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book immensely and am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. It's nice to have a historical romance set in a later date than the expected Regency England. The story focuses on Vivianna Greentree, the eldest of three sisters, kidnapped and abandoned as infants and adopted and raised into country gentility. Old enough to remember her childhood abandonment, Vivianna is determined to save the lease on an orphanage that is threatened by Lord Oliver Montegomery, who wants to turn the property into suburbs. Unknown to Vivianna, though, Oliver has another, more dangerous motive for tearing the old house down, one that involves treason and the unsolved murder of his older brother.

I loved this story and am looking forward to more by Ms. Bennett.

[Pere Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

No conocía a esta autora y, me ha sorprendido gratamente. La historia engancha y es entretenida hasta el final. Es una pena que no hayan traducido mas novelas suyas, me hubiera encantado leer las historias de las hermanas pequeñas.

[Lisa (Remarkablylisa) · Rating 4 out of 5]

sooo hot and good.

[The Book Coyote · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lessons in Seduction" is the story of Vivianna Greentree, a prim-and-proper young lady with a dark past who helps manage a home for orphans, and Sir Oliver Montgomery, an aristocrat who wants to see the orphanage (which he owns) torn down brick by brick to help solve the mystery surrounding his brother's death. Vivianna, very much the crusader, continually harasses Sir Oliver not to destroy the house, but she meets continually with staunch resistence. Eventually, under the tutelage of one of London's most famous courtesans, Vivianna attempts to seduce him into getting what she wants... I found this book rather annoying. Prim and proper Vivianna suddenly under the tutelage of a courtesan? Trying to seduce a man to get what she wants? It seems like it's a rather porn-movie-esque attempt (aka, unbelievable) to bring sex into the book. Vivianna is an annoying, single-minded character who rather annoyed me. Despite the premise of the book practically forcing the sexual content on you, the sex was actually rather bland, partially because of the lack of emotional connection between the characters and the reader, and the lack of emotional connection between the characters themselves. The subplot between Aphrodite and Vivianna is corny to say the least, and I never quite understood why she didn't just allow Sir Oliver to build her another orphanage when he offered. Ridiculous, really.

[Christie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Physical romance was rushed! There was no build up at all!

[Petra · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Spel der verleiding”

Geweldige hoofdpersonen, leuk verhaal. Vivianna staat haar mannetje tegenover Oliver. En de aantrekkingskracht tussen die twee!

[Annii · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Lessons in Seduction" is the story of Vivianna Greentree, a prim-and-proper young lady with a dark past who helps manage a home for orphans, and Sir Oliver Montgomery, an aristocrat who wants to see the orphanage (which he owns) torn down brick by brick to help solve the mystery surrounding his brother's death. Vivianna, very much the crusader, continually harasses Sir Oliver not to destroy the house, but she meets continually with staunch resistence. Eventually, under the tutelage of one of London's most famous courtesans, Vivianna attempts to seduce him into getting what she wants...

I found this book rather annoying. Prim and proper Vivianna suddenly under the tutelage of a courtesan? Trying to seduce a man to get what she wants? It seems like it's a rather porn-movie-esque attempt (aka, unbelievable) to bring sex into the book. Vivianna is an annoying, single-minded character who rather annoyed me. Despite the premise of the book practically forcing the sexual content on you, the sex was actually rather bland, partially because of the lack of emotional connection between the characters and the reader, and the lack of emotional connection between the characters themselves. The subplot between Aphrodite and Vivianna is corny to say the least, and I never quite understood why she didn't just allow Sir Oliver to build her another orphanage when he offered. Ridiculous, really.

[Jesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This book introduced me to Sara Bennett and I am a fan. The passion between the Vivianna and Oliver leaps through the pages. It was done in a way that rather than just lust you'd feel chemistry. There are questions raised throughout the book regarding Vivianna and her sister's origins but I assume it will be answered in the next installment of the series. This book knows what it is. It has an identity. It's supposed to be sexy. Yes there is an essence of mystery but it was written in way that it doesn't get through in the back or spoil the plot instead it drives the main character. I enjoyed it very much. I hope to read the next book soon.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

a Pick from Michelle and thankfully the first in a series! Slightly later time peroid (I don't normally enjoy Victorian historicals, but love Regencies) - so far, so good! A bit like early Enoch in theme and plot.

Edit - once I got to the end I could take it or leave it. Just not "real" enough for me.

[Josie]

I liked the prologue however the promised seduction didn't happen for over 100 pages following that and I ended up skimming to the end. I also wasn't sure about the twist with Aphrodite, especially when Vivianna was taking sex tips from her. Seemed a bit odd when it turned out they were mother and daughter. I will not be continuing with this series.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pas du tout convaincue par cette RH. Je me suis ennuyée, le rapprochement des héros se fait trop rapidement, l'intrigue rame... Je n'ai eu aucun attachement pour les personnages et j'avoue même avoir laisser tomber à une vingtaine de page de la fin.

[Titou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Une romance historique légère et amusante qui vous fera passer un agréable moment. Pour ma part je lirai les tomes consacrés aux sœurs de Viviana avec plaisir.

Mon avis : http://les-lectures-de-titou.over-blo...

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a classic historic erotica novel!

[Sharon Malcolm · Rating 2 out of 5]

No secrets here. What you see is what you get!

[Michele Bolay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable, but not a keeper for me. The Madame Aphrodite connection was way too coincidental for my taste. However, I liked Bennett's writing enough, so I will check out further titles in the series.

[MB · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable, but not a keeper for me. The Madame Aphrodite connection was way too coincidental for my taste. However, I liked Bennett's writing enough, so I will check out further titles in the series.

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rated 3.5

[Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Regency

[Rhonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Audrey]

Started good then.. It lost me.

Didn't like it.