She has only one mission in mind: to marry a titled lord with solid political connections so that he can help her put in motion all kinds of social reform. She is determined not to enjoy herself, however.

Anyway, Isabel, the sister of the hero of the previous book, finally makes her debut in London. I personally think this story can stand alone pretty well, though. But to get to these characters’ growth, you have to stick through some of the more silly antics of these characters first.Ī Lady of Persuasion takes place shortly after Surrender of a Siren.

Meanwhile, the hero Sir Tobias Aldridge is an easygoing fellow who finds himself playing the paragon of virtue to please the wife he is besotted with, and in the process, discovers that he is actually capable of being a person of substance. She presents herself as a determined do-gooder, but her motives are actually very selfish and she will realize this as the story progresses. Of course, that means this story has a pretty big obstacle for some readers: the heroine Isabel Grayson is far from perfect. While Ms Dare didn’t achieve the extent of success Ms Quick did in Scandal, she nonetheless managed to present a compelling story for me to enjoy. For if Toby wins this battle of persuasion, Isabel could lose her heart.Tessa Dare’s A Lady of Persuasion reminds me of Amanda Quick’s Scandal in the sense that if you have no patience with the heroine and write her off as a one-note dingbat early in the story, you will end up missing completely the layered nuances of her character growth. If she can reform the charming devil, she'll get exactly what she craves: society's respect. Sir Toby, with his paltry title and infamous reputation, is unsuitable husband material-but he makes her blood race, her heart pound, and her long-buried passions come to the surface. Isabel is determined to marry a wealthy, powerful lord and become a lady of influence, using her rank and fortune to fight social injustice. When the prize is Isabel Grayson, vengeance is doubly rewarding. What better way to get back at an enemy than by stealing the scoundrel's sister? Not that Toby finds it a chore, seducing a beguiling, sultry beauty freshly arrived from the West Indies. Only one thing could convince Sir Tobias Aldridge, an incorrigible libertine, to profess undying fidelity to a woman he's just met. Tessa Dare spins a witty, wanton tale of passion and conquest, as a reformer and a rake find unexpected love.

Tessa dare a lady of persuasion