[.ca] The Wedding Bargain (ISBN 0380806290)

more than a little amusing:
I found this book extremely entertaining. As long as you can accept that the entire premise of the book is ridiculous and let it go at that, I'm sure most readers will find this book worth reading.

The Wedding Bargen:
I love this book.. Its soooooooo funny. If you want a good laugh this book is for you. : )

Perfect for a light, entertaining read:
This book is one of three in the series about the family of the duchy of Roxborough and is the best of the bunch. (The other 2 are the Marriage Lesson and the Husband List.) Pandora is definitely the most entertaining of the three heroines and Max's attempts to win her via the 12 labors of Hercules are a hoot. Unlike the other 2 books, Pandora and Max have more of a courtship and only have sex once prior to marriage. I felt that scene happened at the right time in their relationship, although I found it hard to believe that anyone would want to be intimate after having spent hours mucking out a stable! Not romantic or even aromatic! How about a serious bath first? In the other 2 books, Alexander's development of the couple's sex life was problematic, in my opinion, because they engaged in a lengthy sexual relationship prior to marriage without any thought to the impact on the courtship or potential repercussions. This type of interaction is more valid for a contemporary romance and struck a false note in those 2 books, especially in the Marriage Lesson where the female heroine was a single virgin at the time of the onset of the relationship. My only serious caveat to this book is my disbelief that Pandora would not recognize nor even remember the name of the man with whom she had pretended to elope several years before, who happened to be Max's best friend and whom everyone else in her family immediately recognized. This book is perfect for a light read on vacation, in a plane, or when you just need to relax.

OK read, but not exceptional:
Maximillian Wells have decided it's time to marry, and he knows just the lady that will suit him : Pandora Effington, also known as the Hellion of Grosvenor Square. Although the lady is well known for her rebellious actions and having caused a lot of duels, she has decided never to marry - unless for love. They agree to a bargain where Max will have to pass a test (The twelve labours of Hercules) in order to marry her. If he fails, Pandora will name his bride. Having already read 2 other books by the same author, it feels like the stories have been repeated. Especially when it comes to the development of the lovestory. This is particularly evident at the end of the book, because it seems that it has been prolonged by at least 50 pages too much. Apart from that I find it very entertaining and a good book for lazy holidays.

Ah the games woman play:
While I generally don't like to see women play games to win a man, Pandora's character begins her games in a way that is engaging and entertaining. There does come a point at which you just want to say, oh give it up already.... but just as you say that, the heroine herself begins to question the game as well! Great timing, witty dialogue