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Royal Brotherhood #2
To Pleasure a Prince
Bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries pens the sizzling story of one of three half-noble half brothers, who makes a most unwelcome entrance into society...and a most unexpected match.
Beautiful Lady Regina Tremaine has turned down so many suitors that she's called La Belle Dame Sans Merci. The truth: she won't marry because she carries a dark secret. She sees no good reason, however, why her brother shouldn't court the lovely Louisa North -- even if the girl's brother, the notorious "Dragon Viscount," objects.
Marcus North, Viscount Draker -- bastard son of the Prince of Wales -- is rumored to be a monster who holds women captive in his dark castle to have his way with them. He has been exiled from polite society for years. But when Lady Regina makes a plea on her brother's behalf, Marcus proposes an outrageous deal: her brother can court Louisa so long as Marcus can court Regina. Can the beauty and the beast survive a proper courtship when the devastatingly improper passion between them threatens to cause the scandal of the century?
Beautiful Lady Regina Tremaine has turned down so many suitors that she's called La Belle Dame Sans Merci. The truth: she won't marry because she carries a dark secret. She sees no good reason, however, why her brother shouldn't court the lovely Louisa North -- even if the girl's brother, the notorious "Dragon Viscount," objects.
Marcus North, Viscount Draker -- bastard son of the Prince of Wales -- is rumored to be a monster who holds women captive in his dark castle to have his way with them. He has been exiled from polite society for years. But when Lady Regina makes a plea on her brother's behalf, Marcus proposes an outrageous deal: her brother can court Louisa so long as Marcus can court Regina. Can the beauty and the beast survive a proper courtship when the devastatingly improper passion between them threatens to cause the scandal of the century?
364 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 2005
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Sabrina Jeffries
82 books4,768 followersSabrina Jeffries is the NYT bestselling author of over 50 novels and works of short fiction (some written under the pseudonyms Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas). Whatever time not spent writing in a coffee-fueled haze of dreams and madness is spent traveling with her husband and adult autistic son or indulging in one of her passions—jigsaw puzzles, chocolate, and music. With over 11 million books published in print and electronically in 25 different languages, the North Carolina author never regrets tossing aside a budding career in academics for the sheer joy of writing fun fiction, and hopes that one day a book of hers will end up saving the world.
She always dreams big.
She always dreams big.
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May 6, 2008
Perhaps the best thing Jeffries has ever written. Despite the title (how embarrasing was it to have to e-mail my coworkers asking them if they'd seen my copy of "To Pleasure a Prince" after it was misplaced?), this is actually a deeply touching and fairly scorching story. Regina was one of the first heroines I'd encountered who defy the romance stereotype of being the wallflower or the outcast. If you read enough Regencies, you begin to wonder about the "diamonds of the first water", the popular blondes who have all the men at their feet and never commit a social error. What's going on in their heads? Regina has carefully maintained her status as the unattainable beauty by steering all her potential suitors to other mates. Her perfect performance conceals a secret she believes will keep her from ever marrying--she can't read.
When a notoriously anti-social nobleman tries to prevent Regina's brother from courting his ingenue sister, Regina intervenes, and of course the reclusive Marcus and our polished heroine are a combustible match. She agrees to help him reintegrate into society, and there's a painful and brilliant scene where Regina is torn between hurting Marcus and revealing her dyslexia when he invites her to sing a duet with him and she doesn't know the lyrics.
The one flaw in the book is the ambiguous and unresolved relationship between Louisa and Simon--does he love her, or is he screwing her over?--and Regina's total blindness to her brother's assholiness. But they get their own book later, and they improve tremendously, so one must be patient.
When a notoriously anti-social nobleman tries to prevent Regina's brother from courting his ingenue sister, Regina intervenes, and of course the reclusive Marcus and our polished heroine are a combustible match. She agrees to help him reintegrate into society, and there's a painful and brilliant scene where Regina is torn between hurting Marcus and revealing her dyslexia when he invites her to sing a duet with him and she doesn't know the lyrics.
The one flaw in the book is the ambiguous and unresolved relationship between Louisa and Simon--does he love her, or is he screwing her over?--and Regina's total blindness to her brother's assholiness. But they get their own book later, and they improve tremendously, so one must be patient.
June 23, 2015
To Pleasure a Prince is a fairly entertaining read, but it's just not for me. Well-written and nicely paced, it showed great promise at the beginning, and would have easily garnered a 3 or 4 star rating had it not been for the slight inconsistency in characters, lack of character development and the unlikeable hero. I'm a fan of the Beauty and the Beast theme, but this one just really failed in its execution.
I liked Regina at the start because I love headstrong and stubborn heroines. But as the story progressed, I felt that the things that she did for the hero were inconsistent with how she was established in the book early on. She was supposed to be strong, but there have been instances when she just quietly stood there and absorbed all the shit that the hero threw at her. God. It was so awful.
I was like:
It was so frustrating. Ugh.
And ugh Marcus. I was prepared to love him, because I have a soft spot for scarred, insecure heroes. But the way Marcus handled the situation was just wrong. He was very hypocritical. He said that he hated society because he was stereotyped by it, but then goes on to stereotype Regina, saying mean things like "Oh, I don't want to associate with your kind". I mean, okay, I could have understood him if it was just at the beginning, but even near the end of the book he still harboured such prejudices against Regina. Sigh. I really felt bad for her. If I was Regina I would have kicked him in the balls (for all the mean things he said) and found a better man. I think what really made me hate him was when he kicked Regina out of their house, forcing her to live with her friends. WTF.
Marcus was not able to redeem himself in the book. The secondary characters were also weak and not very substantial. I don't recommend this for those who like equality in relationships/like strong heroines/hate bullying husbands.
I liked Regina at the start because I love headstrong and stubborn heroines. But as the story progressed, I felt that the things that she did for the hero were inconsistent with how she was established in the book early on. She was supposed to be strong, but there have been instances when she just quietly stood there and absorbed all the shit that the hero threw at her. God. It was so awful.
I was like:
It was so frustrating. Ugh.
And ugh Marcus. I was prepared to love him, because I have a soft spot for scarred, insecure heroes. But the way Marcus handled the situation was just wrong. He was very hypocritical. He said that he hated society because he was stereotyped by it, but then goes on to stereotype Regina, saying mean things like "Oh, I don't want to associate with your kind". I mean, okay, I could have understood him if it was just at the beginning, but even near the end of the book he still harboured such prejudices against Regina. Sigh. I really felt bad for her. If I was Regina I would have kicked him in the balls (for all the mean things he said) and found a better man. I think what really made me hate him was when he kicked Regina out of their house, forcing her to live with her friends. WTF.
Marcus was not able to redeem himself in the book. The secondary characters were also weak and not very substantial. I don't recommend this for those who like equality in relationships/like strong heroines/hate bullying husbands.
December 11, 2008
I loved this book because the hero Draker wasn't a rake, and he was socially awkward, in fact, having the disposition of a big bear with a thorn in his paw. He thought he was unlovable by women, but he couldn't stay away from Regina. Regina was fascinated and drawn to him despite her determination not to marry. And honestly, so was I. For some reason I like heroes who are a little grumpy and unapproachable. I found him very sexy in fact. Regina looked and acted like a perfect princess and was very mannerly, but she had a dark secret that has tormented her. I was really glad to see them come together and find happiness. This is my favorite in The Royal Brotherhood Trilogy.
March 29, 2022
No me gustó tanto como el anterior pero igual lo disfruté mucho. Sabrina Jeffries es una gran revelación.
Este es el segundo libro de la trilogía Royal Brotherhood y tiene como protagonistas al segundo hermanastro que es un Vizconde y la hermana de un Duque.
Marcus North Vizconde Drake es un hombre solitario huraño y un antisocial, odia con fervor al Príncipe regente porque le arruinó la vida a él y a su familia al tener por amante a su mamá y ahora se quiere acercar a su hermana y él no lo puede permitir.
Regina Tremaine una joven bella, hermana de un duque, quiere ayudar a su hermano con el cortejo de la hermana de nada más y menos que de Marcus AKA El Vizconde Dragón que se niega a que el duque la cortege porque es amigo del príncipe y cree que la está usando sólo para acercarla a él.
Ellos hacen un trato, Marcus va a dejar que el duque corteje a su hermana, sólo si él corteja a Regina por un mes.
Como sabemos él no es bien visto en la alta sociedad por sus tendencias antisociales, gruñonas y su mal estilo en la moda, él cree que Regina se va avergonzar de él y así tendrá un pretexto para negarse al cortejo de su hermana.
Entre Regina y Marcus saltan, chispas, igual que la otra pareja tienen una gran química, hay muchos malentendidos entre ellos, secretos que ocultan. pero cuando salen a la luz en lugar de separarlos los unen más.
Estoy encantada con estos libros y seguiré con el siguiente porque el próximo hermano es peligroso, cínico pero muy intrigante.
Este es el segundo libro de la trilogía Royal Brotherhood y tiene como protagonistas al segundo hermanastro que es un Vizconde y la hermana de un Duque.
Marcus North Vizconde Drake es un hombre solitario huraño y un antisocial, odia con fervor al Príncipe regente porque le arruinó la vida a él y a su familia al tener por amante a su mamá y ahora se quiere acercar a su hermana y él no lo puede permitir.
Regina Tremaine una joven bella, hermana de un duque, quiere ayudar a su hermano con el cortejo de la hermana de nada más y menos que de Marcus AKA El Vizconde Dragón que se niega a que el duque la cortege porque es amigo del príncipe y cree que la está usando sólo para acercarla a él.
Ellos hacen un trato, Marcus va a dejar que el duque corteje a su hermana, sólo si él corteja a Regina por un mes.
Como sabemos él no es bien visto en la alta sociedad por sus tendencias antisociales, gruñonas y su mal estilo en la moda, él cree que Regina se va avergonzar de él y así tendrá un pretexto para negarse al cortejo de su hermana.
Entre Regina y Marcus saltan, chispas, igual que la otra pareja tienen una gran química, hay muchos malentendidos entre ellos, secretos que ocultan. pero cuando salen a la luz en lugar de separarlos los unen más.
Estoy encantada con estos libros y seguiré con el siguiente porque el próximo hermano es peligroso, cínico pero muy intrigante.
May 23, 2025
4'5-5 estrellas
Reseña completa: https://masromance.blogspot.com/2025/...
Lo leí hace mucho y le di 4, pero ahora, en la relectura, creo que lo valoro mejor. Ha pasado bien el tiempo para la historia, con frescura, humor y rifirrafes que me han hecho disfrutar mucho de la pareja.
Quizás hay escenas que hoy pueden chocar, pero creo que son muy coherentes con el personaje.
Regina sorprende con la fortaleza y determinación con la que ha superado ciertos temas y Marcus es un dragón encantador. Aunque rudo, bruto y todo lo que pueda relacionarlo con un antihéroe
Lectura muy recomendable
Reseña completa: https://masromance.blogspot.com/2025/...
Lo leí hace mucho y le di 4, pero ahora, en la relectura, creo que lo valoro mejor. Ha pasado bien el tiempo para la historia, con frescura, humor y rifirrafes que me han hecho disfrutar mucho de la pareja.
Quizás hay escenas que hoy pueden chocar, pero creo que son muy coherentes con el personaje.
Regina sorprende con la fortaleza y determinación con la que ha superado ciertos temas y Marcus es un dragón encantador. Aunque rudo, bruto y todo lo que pueda relacionarlo con un antihéroe
Lectura muy recomendable
February 29, 2016
I know that some of my firends didn't like Marcus because of his ttitude towards the heroine, Regina, but I liked him!
I thought of him like a puppy who was kicked one time too many and barks and tries to bite even those who want to pet him/help him/feed him.
I admired Regina and her ability to understand him and tame him, even if was often very mean to her.
A very nice story!
I thought of him like a puppy who was kicked one time too many and barks and tries to bite even those who want to pet him/help him/feed him.
I admired Regina and her ability to understand him and tame him, even if was often very mean to her.
A very nice story!
March 16, 2016
Me lo estoy pasando genial con esta saga, no me lo esperaba. Voy a devorar el último. Me da pena y todo porque me encantan estos 3 hermanastros.
July 7, 2020
Es el segundo de la serie. Buenos diálogos, protagonistas de fuerte carácter, sobre todo el dragón. Ella con su "secreto" que, a pesar de su belleza, quiere ocultar y enseguida nos damos cuenta de cual es esa traba por la que rechaza toda proposición de matrimonio y por ello la llaman la "bella sin piedad".
Poco a poco se va notando que el dragón no es tan fiero y ella no es tan inaccesible.
Una historia muy bonita.
Poco a poco se va notando que el dragón no es tan fiero y ella no es tan inaccesible.
Una historia muy bonita.
May 19, 2021
4 stars.
I’ve been reading a lot of Sabrina Jeffries lately, and this series is pretty damn good so far... this book certainly didn’t disappoint.
Marcus, the hero, is yet another by-blow of Prinny. Jesus, that man got around the block irl, I’m surprised he didn’t die of the pox. Regina (the heroine) and Marcus meet when she shows up at his estate and confronts him about allowing her brother to court his sister. Marcus believes that her brother (a close friend to Prinny) has alternative motives for pursing his sister. He agrees to allow the courtship to continue if Regina in turn allows Marcus to court her. So they begin to spend time together, develop feelings, etc, etc.
Overall, this book is pretty straightforward, there aren’t any major surprises or overly dramatic scenes... but it just worked for me. I wasn’t ever bored, and the story flowed nicely. The ending, as I expected, was super sweet with a decent epilogue.
Safe; virgin heroine, mild OM drama, hero not a man whore
I’ve been reading a lot of Sabrina Jeffries lately, and this series is pretty damn good so far... this book certainly didn’t disappoint.
Marcus, the hero, is yet another by-blow of Prinny. Jesus, that man got around the block irl, I’m surprised he didn’t die of the pox. Regina (the heroine) and Marcus meet when she shows up at his estate and confronts him about allowing her brother to court his sister. Marcus believes that her brother (a close friend to Prinny) has alternative motives for pursing his sister. He agrees to allow the courtship to continue if Regina in turn allows Marcus to court her. So they begin to spend time together, develop feelings, etc, etc.
Overall, this book is pretty straightforward, there aren’t any major surprises or overly dramatic scenes... but it just worked for me. I wasn’t ever bored, and the story flowed nicely. The ending, as I expected, was super sweet with a decent epilogue.
Safe; virgin heroine, mild OM drama, hero not a man whore
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 2, 2020
The beginning of this book had me chuckling. The argument between Marcus and Regina was really funny and If I had a dollar for every time Marcus wished a pox upon Regina, I’d be swimming in money 😂
Louisa seemed so clueless sometimes, it was hard to believe she was Marcus’s sister. I also found the wagers and plots Marcus and Regina made a bit childish. Marcus plans and thoughts constantly contradicted and I understand, it was because he was falling in love without knowing it but somehow, the way it happened just made him seem confused.
I really liked that although Regina was a “belle” of the ball, that Marcus could bring her off her high horse and make her see she was ‘more’.
“She was almost afraid to believe he had done it for her -he’d disappointed her too bitterly before.”
This made me smile.
“It’s not you I don’t trust, it’s the other Dragons.”
Made me giggle.
I didn’t care much for the end as I felt it was drawn out -the meeting with the prince regent and all of that. Without that though, this was a very funny, enjoyable, toe curling, captivating read. I literally slept late and then woke up super early just cause I couldn’t put it down! I’d been seeing it a lot in the past but the cover gave me a wrong impression and made me reluctant to read but I’m so glad I did! It was interesting and I’d definitely recommend!
Louisa seemed so clueless sometimes, it was hard to believe she was Marcus’s sister. I also found the wagers and plots Marcus and Regina made a bit childish. Marcus plans and thoughts constantly contradicted and I understand, it was because he was falling in love without knowing it but somehow, the way it happened just made him seem confused.
I really liked that although Regina was a “belle” of the ball, that Marcus could bring her off her high horse and make her see she was ‘more’.
“She was almost afraid to believe he had done it for her -he’d disappointed her too bitterly before.”
This made me smile.
“It’s not you I don’t trust, it’s the other Dragons.”
Made me giggle.
I didn’t care much for the end as I felt it was drawn out -the meeting with the prince regent and all of that. Without that though, this was a very funny, enjoyable, toe curling, captivating read. I literally slept late and then woke up super early just cause I couldn’t put it down! I’d been seeing it a lot in the past but the cover gave me a wrong impression and made me reluctant to read but I’m so glad I did! It was interesting and I’d definitely recommend!
March 26, 2022
What can I say, I love grumpy jerks Hs! 🙈
July 17, 2020
3,5☆ #retorita4 #ritasabrina
Pues me está gustando mucho como escribe esta autora, este es el segundo libro que leo y la verdad que lo he disfrutado muchísimo, esta trilogía son de diferentes protagonistas que tienen en común que son hermanastros y este hermano me ha gustado un poquitín más que el primero y la historia también. Hasta el momento ambos protagonistas de ambos libros tanto ellos como ellas tienen bastante personalidad y eso en un libro me encanta. Ya me queda leer el tercer y último libro y espero que sea igual o mejor que estos dos primeros
Pues me está gustando mucho como escribe esta autora, este es el segundo libro que leo y la verdad que lo he disfrutado muchísimo, esta trilogía son de diferentes protagonistas que tienen en común que son hermanastros y este hermano me ha gustado un poquitín más que el primero y la historia también. Hasta el momento ambos protagonistas de ambos libros tanto ellos como ellas tienen bastante personalidad y eso en un libro me encanta. Ya me queda leer el tercer y último libro y espero que sea igual o mejor que estos dos primeros
April 3, 2018
Lo termine a las 3 AM debido a mi insomnio.
Que puedo decir, definitivamente esta novela me fascino. El comienzo de la relación odio-amor, luego la atracción tan apasionada y por ultimo el enamoramiento. Los personajes sencillamente son tan hermosos, Regina es tan fuerte y dulce y Marcus "el vizconde Dragón" es taaan sexy, huraño y adorable jaja.
Estoy casi segura que es una de las mejores novelas de autora ya que supero a la novela anterior.
Así que si estas buscando novelas para suspirar y sonrojarte estas son ideales.
Que puedo decir, definitivamente esta novela me fascino. El comienzo de la relación odio-amor, luego la atracción tan apasionada y por ultimo el enamoramiento. Los personajes sencillamente son tan hermosos, Regina es tan fuerte y dulce y Marcus "el vizconde Dragón" es taaan sexy, huraño y adorable jaja.
Estoy casi segura que es una de las mejores novelas de autora ya que supero a la novela anterior.
Así que si estas buscando novelas para suspirar y sonrojarte estas son ideales.
February 16, 2011
Once you start filling your shelves with Sabrina Jeffries work, you won't want to stop!
"To Pleasure a Prince" is the second installment in the royal Brotherhood series by Sabrina Jeffries. Almost before I got into the first novel, I was begging for Draker's story. I loved book one, which is Alex's story, but I knew i'd love this one even more.
The heroine of the story is the beautiful, well to due Lady Regina Tremaine. She's turned down so many suitors that they cal. her La Belle Dame Sans Merci, but there is a reason for her doing so. Her secret eats her inside, but she does wish she could have a normal life and marry a man she loves.
Lady Regina's brother was on my bad list from the start. i just didn't like him. He did nothing obviously wrong starting out, but I just had a bad feeling about him. Either way, lady Regina wishes to persuade Louisa North's brother to let her brother court her. Louisa's brother will have nothing of the sort, and doesn't wish to speak to Regina until she brings up of their "secret meetings".
Draker, also known as "Dragon Viscount", is an outcast. He may have a respectable title and may be the bastard son of the Prince of Wales, but ever since his exile, he's been living his life in the country, away from society. He wishes his sister to be happy, but with anyone but Lady Regina's brother, who is a friend of his father, the Prince of Wales. Nothing good can come out of their friendship, and him courting Louisa. He wants the best for her, and that's not it.
From the beginning, Draker is miserable to Regina. His ruggard good looks and mysterious ways, not the mention to calm light expression he gets when he thinks of his sister, means nothing to Regina, especially since he seems to be down right mean to her from the start. He doesn't know her. How dare he judge her?
But what she comes to realize is he's hurt. He thinks he's lost hope on any life with a family of his own who loves him (besides his sister). He doesn't realize what life really is until he meets Regina, and how hard it will be to change his ways, and to trust her and finally, to woo her.
I can honestly say this was an amazing read. I'm fairly new to the Historical romance genre, but man I'm glad I started it! I highly recommend this series, it's one you won't want to miss!
"To Pleasure a Prince" is the second installment in the royal Brotherhood series by Sabrina Jeffries. Almost before I got into the first novel, I was begging for Draker's story. I loved book one, which is Alex's story, but I knew i'd love this one even more.
The heroine of the story is the beautiful, well to due Lady Regina Tremaine. She's turned down so many suitors that they cal. her La Belle Dame Sans Merci, but there is a reason for her doing so. Her secret eats her inside, but she does wish she could have a normal life and marry a man she loves.
Lady Regina's brother was on my bad list from the start. i just didn't like him. He did nothing obviously wrong starting out, but I just had a bad feeling about him. Either way, lady Regina wishes to persuade Louisa North's brother to let her brother court her. Louisa's brother will have nothing of the sort, and doesn't wish to speak to Regina until she brings up of their "secret meetings".
Draker, also known as "Dragon Viscount", is an outcast. He may have a respectable title and may be the bastard son of the Prince of Wales, but ever since his exile, he's been living his life in the country, away from society. He wishes his sister to be happy, but with anyone but Lady Regina's brother, who is a friend of his father, the Prince of Wales. Nothing good can come out of their friendship, and him courting Louisa. He wants the best for her, and that's not it.
From the beginning, Draker is miserable to Regina. His ruggard good looks and mysterious ways, not the mention to calm light expression he gets when he thinks of his sister, means nothing to Regina, especially since he seems to be down right mean to her from the start. He doesn't know her. How dare he judge her?
But what she comes to realize is he's hurt. He thinks he's lost hope on any life with a family of his own who loves him (besides his sister). He doesn't realize what life really is until he meets Regina, and how hard it will be to change his ways, and to trust her and finally, to woo her.
I can honestly say this was an amazing read. I'm fairly new to the Historical romance genre, but man I'm glad I started it! I highly recommend this series, it's one you won't want to miss!
July 7, 2010
I really enjoyed this book that was reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast... 4 stars!!
Lady Regina Tremaine is beautiful and has turned down 11 proposals of marriage. She could have any man that she wants but because of a secret that she carries she never plans on marrying.
Marcus North, Viscount Draker (aka The Dragon Viscount), hides in his castle away from society. Many rumors surround him about his treatment of his mother whom he banished from his castle and other women who have been rumored to have been locked away in his dungeon.
When Marcus refuses to allow Regina's brother, Simon, the Duke of Foxmoor, court his sister, Louisa North, Regina goes to the Dragon's castle to confront him. Regina and Marcus are immediately attracted to each other, but at the same time throw insults at one another. I loved their banter and the way Marcus's beastly behavior didn't scare Regina one whit and the way she stood her ground. She was intrigued by the man hiding behind this dragon image and he found himself falling for the spell that she seemed to cast over all the men.
Marcus and Regina made a bargain; Regina's brother may court Marcus's sister, IF Marcus can court Regina! The courtship that follows was fast-paced and, of course, steamy! It was very sweet and touching to read about their road to a happily ever after!
To Pleasure A Prince is the second book in a trilogy called The Royal Brotherhood Series. It also features the background info for Simon and Louisa's story in the book Only A Duke Will Do, which is the second book in the School For Heiresses Series. I would definitely recommend reading this series before the School for Heiresses Series for that reason alone.
Lady Regina Tremaine is beautiful and has turned down 11 proposals of marriage. She could have any man that she wants but because of a secret that she carries she never plans on marrying.
Marcus North, Viscount Draker (aka The Dragon Viscount), hides in his castle away from society. Many rumors surround him about his treatment of his mother whom he banished from his castle and other women who have been rumored to have been locked away in his dungeon.
When Marcus refuses to allow Regina's brother, Simon, the Duke of Foxmoor, court his sister, Louisa North, Regina goes to the Dragon's castle to confront him. Regina and Marcus are immediately attracted to each other, but at the same time throw insults at one another. I loved their banter and the way Marcus's beastly behavior didn't scare Regina one whit and the way she stood her ground. She was intrigued by the man hiding behind this dragon image and he found himself falling for the spell that she seemed to cast over all the men.
Marcus and Regina made a bargain; Regina's brother may court Marcus's sister, IF Marcus can court Regina! The courtship that follows was fast-paced and, of course, steamy! It was very sweet and touching to read about their road to a happily ever after!
To Pleasure A Prince is the second book in a trilogy called The Royal Brotherhood Series. It also features the background info for Simon and Louisa's story in the book Only A Duke Will Do, which is the second book in the School For Heiresses Series. I would definitely recommend reading this series before the School for Heiresses Series for that reason alone.
January 29, 2012
Well written, great characters, original plot. I enjoyed so much the love story between the heroine and the surly, stubborn and passionate hero, both characters well developed. Kept me interested until the end.
HERO is a Loner, a Viscount who disdains aristocrats, secret son of the prince, moody, obstinate and bad-tempered. He strikes a deal with a Lady to jointly chaperone his sister, a lady who's forcing him to get out of his isolation and is making him fall in love.
SCENES/CONTENT: few/hot
GENRE/TONE: historical/drama
LENGHT: 364 pages
HERO is a Loner, a Viscount who disdains aristocrats, secret son of the prince, moody, obstinate and bad-tempered. He strikes a deal with a Lady to jointly chaperone his sister, a lady who's forcing him to get out of his isolation and is making him fall in love.
SCENES/CONTENT: few/hot
GENRE/TONE: historical/drama
LENGHT: 364 pages
January 23, 2018
So good! I have yet to read anything by Sabrina Jeffries that's even mildly disappointing. In other words: She rocks!!!!
Also: Mistress Heidi gives this book 5 lashes of the whip. "Lots of dungeon talk," she says. "And you know how I feel about that." ;)
Also: Mistress Heidi gives this book 5 lashes of the whip. "Lots of dungeon talk," she says. "And you know how I feel about that." ;)
January 26, 2020
Een heerlijk Belle en het beest verhaal .
Ook beslist te lezen voordat je candlelight historische roman 782 leest .
Ook beslist te lezen voordat je candlelight historische roman 782 leest .
January 22, 2017
As much as I enjoyed reading about a dyslexic heroine who was insecure about something other than her looks, its hard to enjoy a story when the leading man is an abusive asshole.
Its not only that he uses verbal abuse to hurt her emotionally, or that he hypocritically judges her based on her manners, appearance, and reputation (while he simultaneously hates all of society for judging him based on his manners, appearance, and reputation). He is deliberately cruel, he insults her constantly, and he treats her (and others) so badly that it is impossible to like him. Yes, he has a reputation that precedes him. But it is also clear that it is his appalling behaviour, and not his reputation, for which society does not accept him: This is proven when he
The plot of the book: namely, the courtship between Simon and Louisa, is enough that I powered through and read to the end. The writing itself is also compelling-- Jeffries has a way of writing intriguing characters that have nuance.
Unfortunately, Marcus has little nuance. He is a shallow, selfish, cruel bastard (in both senses of the word) who hates women.
Yes, he hates women. Despite his professed love for his sister, it is clear that Marcus's relationship with his mother has poisoned his opinion on all women.
Alone, none of these things are that bad. Taken together, they show Marcus as a particularly abusive man, which is sad. I wanted to like him. I enjoyed the story. But Marcus spends most of the book abusing both Regina and Louisa, being deliberately cruel to Regina or other society ladies, and becoming enraged at any sign his little sister is slipping out from his control. By the final, explosive confrontation, I hated him.
The reconciliation was too little, too late. Regina does everything in her power to prevent rumour about Louisa, she even does damage control with regards to Marcus's assaulting her cousin earlier on, and ensures that he will be well received if he should return. She also stands her ground and refuses to be cowed, for which she is an exceptional and resilient leading lady. I would love to read more books about women like Regina, in fact. Unfortunately, Marcus ruins this book for me in every way. I can't even be satisfied by the HEA because Marcus didn't grow enough as a person to deserve a happy ending.
I decided to give the next book a try, but if this is the sort of relationship Jeffries writes, I cant say I will read any more.
Its not only that he uses verbal abuse to hurt her emotionally, or that he hypocritically judges her based on her manners, appearance, and reputation (while he simultaneously hates all of society for judging him based on his manners, appearance, and reputation). He is deliberately cruel, he insults her constantly, and he treats her (and others) so badly that it is impossible to like him. Yes, he has a reputation that precedes him. But it is also clear that it is his appalling behaviour, and not his reputation, for which society does not accept him: This is proven when he
The plot of the book: namely, the courtship between Simon and Louisa, is enough that I powered through and read to the end. The writing itself is also compelling-- Jeffries has a way of writing intriguing characters that have nuance.
Unfortunately, Marcus has little nuance. He is a shallow, selfish, cruel bastard (in both senses of the word) who hates women.
Yes, he hates women. Despite his professed love for his sister, it is clear that Marcus's relationship with his mother has poisoned his opinion on all women.
Alone, none of these things are that bad. Taken together, they show Marcus as a particularly abusive man, which is sad. I wanted to like him. I enjoyed the story. But Marcus spends most of the book abusing both Regina and Louisa, being deliberately cruel to Regina or other society ladies, and becoming enraged at any sign his little sister is slipping out from his control. By the final, explosive confrontation, I hated him.
The reconciliation was too little, too late. Regina does everything in her power to prevent rumour about Louisa, she even does damage control with regards to Marcus's assaulting her cousin earlier on, and ensures that he will be well received if he should return. She also stands her ground and refuses to be cowed, for which she is an exceptional and resilient leading lady. I would love to read more books about women like Regina, in fact. Unfortunately, Marcus ruins this book for me in every way. I can't even be satisfied by the HEA because Marcus didn't grow enough as a person to deserve a happy ending.
I decided to give the next book a try, but if this is the sort of relationship Jeffries writes, I cant say I will read any more.
March 31, 2025
Beauty and the Beast trope will always have me at hello. Add a heroine who won't take the beastly hero's stomping and grouching and gives him hell and I'm in bookworm heaven. Lord Draker is an absolute beast. He's a scarred recluse with no manners and no use for society. Regina is a diamond of the first water. Called Dame Sans Mercy because she turns down all her besotted suitors. Regina's brother wants to court the Beast's sister but the beast isn't having it because Regina's brother is sketchy as hell. So Regina decides to beard the dragon in his own lair. Because of Romance Reasons they wager an d start a fake courtship. Their interactions are grumpy/sunshine gold:
"A pox on her and her fancy kind. He didn’t need this right now."
"Beards aren’t considered fashionable these days.” He turned a cold gaze to her. “Neither are impertinent women, but that doesn’t seem to stop you. Good day, madam.”
Lord Draker is hilariously cranky, I adored him:
“Do you mean to say you choose not to follow the rules of gentlemanly behavior?” “Damned right,” he growled.
"He reacted as he always did. Badly. “I’ve come to devour the virgins,” he growled. “Anyone care to tell me where they sit?”
Fake relationship, wager, a Very Damaging Secret and the most delicious seduction scene in a carriage (that didn't involve actual sex) I ever read 🔥 Just delightful from beginning to end. I did think the external plot involving the sister and brother was a little convoluted but I was so delighted by the romance that it didnt really matter.
Highly recommend for fans of Lord of Scoundrels.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.75/5
🔥🔥/5
Tropes:
Grumpy/sunshine
Fake relationship
Close proximity
Makeover
"A pox on her and her fancy kind. He didn’t need this right now."
"Beards aren’t considered fashionable these days.” He turned a cold gaze to her. “Neither are impertinent women, but that doesn’t seem to stop you. Good day, madam.”
Lord Draker is hilariously cranky, I adored him:
“Do you mean to say you choose not to follow the rules of gentlemanly behavior?” “Damned right,” he growled.
"He reacted as he always did. Badly. “I’ve come to devour the virgins,” he growled. “Anyone care to tell me where they sit?”
Fake relationship, wager, a Very Damaging Secret and the most delicious seduction scene in a carriage (that didn't involve actual sex) I ever read 🔥 Just delightful from beginning to end. I did think the external plot involving the sister and brother was a little convoluted but I was so delighted by the romance that it didnt really matter.
Highly recommend for fans of Lord of Scoundrels.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.75/5
🔥🔥/5
Tropes:
Grumpy/sunshine
Fake relationship
Close proximity
Makeover
May 5, 2024
Çeviriden mi kaynaklı yoksa yazar kaynaklı mı bilmiyorum ama kitap bana hiç eski yüzyıl kitabı gibi gelmedi. Kadın ile adam arasında diyaloglar çok günümüzdü. Hayvan, öküz falan bilmiyorum 21.yy hakareti gibi hele aristokrat bir ailedeki kız için fazla avam bir kelime öbeği. Konu güzeldi ama işte biraz fazla ilerledi ilk tanışmada dan dan diye burun burna geldiler. Sonrasında adam çok hakaret ediyordu. Yani kız da fenaydı ama ne bileyim. Onun dışında okunur mu okunur hatta bazı yerlerde de güldüm bayağı yalan yok. Güzel kitaptı.
July 13, 2013
This book was a lot of fun. I totally recommend it to people who want a good historical romp. The hero and heroine are refreshing because they both remain likable througout the whole novel. However, I took a star off for cheesiness and the plot which lacked a lot of finese.
October 3, 2010
Wow! A great read. Entertaining, sexy and very moving. (But the silly titles in this series - sheesh!)
September 1, 2018
Bir Prense Aşık Oldum - Sabrina Jeffries | Kitap Yorumu
Eğer ki tek bir Sabrina Jeffries kitaplarını okumuş ve kalemini beğenmişseniz, kitaplığınızda Jeffries kitapları için yer açmaya başlayacaksınız demektir. Eh, tabii şanslıysanız. Yani kitapların baskılarını bulabilirseniz demek istiyorum...
Bir Prense Aşık Oldum Kraliyet Kardeşliği serisinin ikinci kitabı. Sabrina Jeffries’in ise ülkemizde basılan ilk kitabı. Seri sıralaması genel olarak karışık şekilde çıktığı için sanırım ben alıştım. Bu şaşmaz bir kural, birinci kitaptan önce ikiyi çıkarın ki okur kafası karışık dolansın. Aslında taktik iyi taktık. Her ne kadar sevmiş olsam da İlk kitaptan bir tık daha öndedir ikincisi. Hem kurgusu daha oturmuş ve karakterler daha bilinçli ve hikaye okuru kendine daha çok çekiyor. Alex'in de hikayesi olan kitabı elbette sevdim, ama Marcus, çok daha çok sevdiğim bir karakterdir.
Marcus'cumun hiç beklemediği bir anda hayatına girecektir Bayan Regina Tremaine. Ve bu kadın kim mıdır? Ragina beyninin hasarlı olduğunu sanan bir kadın. Bu yüzden gelen evlenme tekliflerini hiç düşünmeden reddeder. Adının da Acımasız Kadın olarak anılmasınında önünü açar. Kendine sakladığı sırrı onu içeriden yiyip bitirir. Bir yandan da normal bir hayatı olmasını ve seveceği aşık olduğu bir adamla evlenmek ister. Kitapta elbette ki haz etmediğim hatta gıcık olduğum karakter d oldu, bu kim derseniz Leydi Regina'nın erkek kardeşi! Kara listeme ekledim bile. Sadece ondan hoşlanmadım. Aslında yanlış bir şey yapmadı, ama başından beri onun hakkında kötü bir his içimde vardı.
Kardeşinin istikbali için bir şeyler yapmak ister Regina, Louisa ile erkek kardeşinin arasını yapmak adına Ejder Vikont olarak bilinen Kont Draker ile görüşmeye gider. İki gencin görüşmelerine müsade ester yoksa bu ikilinin gizli kapaklı görüşmeler yapmaları olasıdır.
Saygın bir ünvanı olan Kont’un aslında Galler Prensi'nin piç oğlu olduğu gerçeği bir dedikodudan ibarettir. Ve Regina da bunu duymuştur. Bir tek bunu da değil, birçok dedikoduyu duymuş ama kulak asmıştır. Kont kendini sosyeteden soyutlayıp kendi mülkünde kurduğu hayatında, toplumdan uzakta yaşıyordur. Kız kardeşinin mutlu olup onu sevecek bir adamla hayatını birleştirmesini ister, ama Galler Prensi'nin yakın arkadaşı olan Leydi Regina'nın kardeşi ile değil. Prensi'n amacı genç kızla bir arada olup tek seferliğine konuşmak. Onun kendi kanından olan bir çocuk olduğunu düşünerek böyle bir plan kurar ve bundan Marcus'cumun haberi de vardır. Regina’nın aksine en başından beri Draker, her şeyin farkındadır.
Sonra bir anlaşma yaparlar. Sosyeteye takdimi esnasında Regina kontun kardeşine refakat edecektir. Ve Kont’ta onlara eşlik edecektir.
Birbirlerini tanımayan bu iki inatçı kişilik, kendi anlaşmalarına tutkuyu ve sevgiyi katarsa neler olur? Seyreyleyin cümbüşü.
Normalde okuduğum kitaplarda kadın karakterlere karşı hep bir tık daha düşük sevgi beslemişimdir ama is Regina’ya gelince durum değişti. Marcus'cum gibi beni de büyüsü altına aldı. Masumiyeti, sadakati, tutkusu, sevgisi öyle içten öyle gerçekçi ki Marcus'cumu gözüm kapalı bu hatuna emanet edebilirim. Ki Ejder Vikont’un bu hatunla tanışana kadar hayatın gerçekte ne olduğunu bilmediğini de söyleyebilirim. Güvenmenin ne demek olduğunu öğreniyor misal, sonra aşkı yaşıyor sonra sadakati görüyor. Daha ne ister bir adam değil mi?
Dürüstçe itiraf edebilirim ki harika bir kitaptı Bir Prense Aşık Oldum. Tarihi aşk romanlarını seviyorsanız kaçırmamanız gereken bir yolculuk. Kraliyet Kardeşliği Serisini tavsiye ederim, pişman olmazsınız ❤
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Eğer ki tek bir Sabrina Jeffries kitaplarını okumuş ve kalemini beğenmişseniz, kitaplığınızda Jeffries kitapları için yer açmaya başlayacaksınız demektir. Eh, tabii şanslıysanız. Yani kitapların baskılarını bulabilirseniz demek istiyorum...
Bir Prense Aşık Oldum Kraliyet Kardeşliği serisinin ikinci kitabı. Sabrina Jeffries’in ise ülkemizde basılan ilk kitabı. Seri sıralaması genel olarak karışık şekilde çıktığı için sanırım ben alıştım. Bu şaşmaz bir kural, birinci kitaptan önce ikiyi çıkarın ki okur kafası karışık dolansın. Aslında taktik iyi taktık. Her ne kadar sevmiş olsam da İlk kitaptan bir tık daha öndedir ikincisi. Hem kurgusu daha oturmuş ve karakterler daha bilinçli ve hikaye okuru kendine daha çok çekiyor. Alex'in de hikayesi olan kitabı elbette sevdim, ama Marcus, çok daha çok sevdiğim bir karakterdir.
Marcus'cumun hiç beklemediği bir anda hayatına girecektir Bayan Regina Tremaine. Ve bu kadın kim mıdır? Ragina beyninin hasarlı olduğunu sanan bir kadın. Bu yüzden gelen evlenme tekliflerini hiç düşünmeden reddeder. Adının da Acımasız Kadın olarak anılmasınında önünü açar. Kendine sakladığı sırrı onu içeriden yiyip bitirir. Bir yandan da normal bir hayatı olmasını ve seveceği aşık olduğu bir adamla evlenmek ister. Kitapta elbette ki haz etmediğim hatta gıcık olduğum karakter d oldu, bu kim derseniz Leydi Regina'nın erkek kardeşi! Kara listeme ekledim bile. Sadece ondan hoşlanmadım. Aslında yanlış bir şey yapmadı, ama başından beri onun hakkında kötü bir his içimde vardı.
Kardeşinin istikbali için bir şeyler yapmak ister Regina, Louisa ile erkek kardeşinin arasını yapmak adına Ejder Vikont olarak bilinen Kont Draker ile görüşmeye gider. İki gencin görüşmelerine müsade ester yoksa bu ikilinin gizli kapaklı görüşmeler yapmaları olasıdır.
Saygın bir ünvanı olan Kont’un aslında Galler Prensi'nin piç oğlu olduğu gerçeği bir dedikodudan ibarettir. Ve Regina da bunu duymuştur. Bir tek bunu da değil, birçok dedikoduyu duymuş ama kulak asmıştır. Kont kendini sosyeteden soyutlayıp kendi mülkünde kurduğu hayatında, toplumdan uzakta yaşıyordur. Kız kardeşinin mutlu olup onu sevecek bir adamla hayatını birleştirmesini ister, ama Galler Prensi'nin yakın arkadaşı olan Leydi Regina'nın kardeşi ile değil. Prensi'n amacı genç kızla bir arada olup tek seferliğine konuşmak. Onun kendi kanından olan bir çocuk olduğunu düşünerek böyle bir plan kurar ve bundan Marcus'cumun haberi de vardır. Regina’nın aksine en başından beri Draker, her şeyin farkındadır.
Sonra bir anlaşma yaparlar. Sosyeteye takdimi esnasında Regina kontun kardeşine refakat edecektir. Ve Kont’ta onlara eşlik edecektir.
Birbirlerini tanımayan bu iki inatçı kişilik, kendi anlaşmalarına tutkuyu ve sevgiyi katarsa neler olur? Seyreyleyin cümbüşü.
Normalde okuduğum kitaplarda kadın karakterlere karşı hep bir tık daha düşük sevgi beslemişimdir ama is Regina’ya gelince durum değişti. Marcus'cum gibi beni de büyüsü altına aldı. Masumiyeti, sadakati, tutkusu, sevgisi öyle içten öyle gerçekçi ki Marcus'cumu gözüm kapalı bu hatuna emanet edebilirim. Ki Ejder Vikont’un bu hatunla tanışana kadar hayatın gerçekte ne olduğunu bilmediğini de söyleyebilirim. Güvenmenin ne demek olduğunu öğreniyor misal, sonra aşkı yaşıyor sonra sadakati görüyor. Daha ne ister bir adam değil mi?
Dürüstçe itiraf edebilirim ki harika bir kitaptı Bir Prense Aşık Oldum. Tarihi aşk romanlarını seviyorsanız kaçırmamanız gereken bir yolculuk. Kraliyet Kardeşliği Serisini tavsiye ederim, pişman olmazsınız ❤
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September 11, 2022
Le doy 3.5 estrellas porque me ha gustado mucho más que el anterior considero que tiene más enjundia sale el príncipe de Gales lo que esperaba en el primer libro.
Entra mucho más en detalle y el protagonista es peculiar yo me lo imaginaba como Russell Crowe en Gladiator en el físico.
me ha parecido más profundo que el anterior aunque la traducción sigue siendo pésima y no sé si es la autora que a veces el lenguaje es muy vulgar en cuanto a las escenas de sexo no es nada delicado el mensaje palabras como polla, correrse ect muy vulgares no la escena en si ,si no el lenguaje y bueno aunque me ha gustado mucho osea lo he disfrutado bastante no lo considero a la altura de las grandes del género regencia como Mary Balogh, Julia quinn, Lisa Kleypas ect.
Por eso no le puedo dar un 4 porque no lo puedo comparar con libros tan bien escritos.
Entra mucho más en detalle y el protagonista es peculiar yo me lo imaginaba como Russell Crowe en Gladiator en el físico.
me ha parecido más profundo que el anterior aunque la traducción sigue siendo pésima y no sé si es la autora que a veces el lenguaje es muy vulgar en cuanto a las escenas de sexo no es nada delicado el mensaje palabras como polla, correrse ect muy vulgares no la escena en si ,si no el lenguaje y bueno aunque me ha gustado mucho osea lo he disfrutado bastante no lo considero a la altura de las grandes del género regencia como Mary Balogh, Julia quinn, Lisa Kleypas ect.
Por eso no le puedo dar un 4 porque no lo puedo comparar con libros tan bien escritos.
September 28, 2017
Me encantó
Tanto en romance, trama, personajes secundarios, hermosos y divertidos.Me encanta Sabrina Jeffries, pocas veces me decepcionó aunque sus historias son livianas y poco profundas, pero divertidas.
Tanto en romance, trama, personajes secundarios, hermosos y divertidos.Me encanta Sabrina Jeffries, pocas veces me decepcionó aunque sus historias son livianas y poco profundas, pero divertidas.
February 28, 2023
This is Sabrina Jeffries so it was an easy read but I can’t say I ever warmed up to the “hero”. I know he had baggage, but seriously, he was pretty darn cruel to the heroine and she frankly did not deserve it. I really liked her and she seemed to enjoy the challenge Draker presented so I guess it’s an HEA? Overall the ongoing plot lines and mysteries of the characters kept me turning pages to see how it would all turn out but it wasn’t as satisfying as some of Jeffries’ other novels due to the ongoing harshness of the hero toward the heroine. It was more disrespect than I would have ever tolerated. Regina, the heroine, was pretty great though and her secret was really relatable. I enjoyed her the most.
September 10, 2025
Hace mucho que no me gustaba tanto un romance histórico.
A pesar de que el personaje de Marcus tiene sus contras, también tiene sus pros y, definitivamente, terminó encantándome. No es para nada un personaje plano y, vaya, se lo ve luchar consigo mismo y con sus inseguridades.
Regina es toda una lady y supo dominar a su dragón. Además, me gustó el toque de su dislexia que le dio la autora. También mostró capas de personalidad.
La historia de amor no fue abrupta ni fácil; se fue construyendo de una buena manera. Me gustó mucho: es mi primer vistazo de esta autora.
A pesar de que el personaje de Marcus tiene sus contras, también tiene sus pros y, definitivamente, terminó encantándome. No es para nada un personaje plano y, vaya, se lo ve luchar consigo mismo y con sus inseguridades.
Regina es toda una lady y supo dominar a su dragón. Además, me gustó el toque de su dislexia que le dio la autora. También mostró capas de personalidad.
La historia de amor no fue abrupta ni fácil; se fue construyendo de una buena manera. Me gustó mucho: es mi primer vistazo de esta autora.
June 3, 2025
omg a romance book where the characters actually talk about thier issues no way !!!
this was a really good book ! the plot was enjoyable characters were great too! it fell off a bit at the end but that was probably on my part bc i was binge reading it. the 👀 scenes were so good bc u could tell hero really cared for heroine so yeah i would absolutely 100% read this again
this was a really good book ! the plot was enjoyable characters were great too! it fell off a bit at the end but that was probably on my part bc i was binge reading it. the 👀 scenes were so good bc u could tell hero really cared for heroine so yeah i would absolutely 100% read this again
October 20, 2023
2 stars; i got thru it but the only 2 characters i liked were regina and louisa. marcus is just... what he said to regina during the third act break up is despicable. they should not have got back together
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