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Confessions of a Little Black Gown Mass Market Paperback – March 31, 2009

by Elizabeth Boyle (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 273 ratings
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She spied him in the shadows . . .

And in an instant, Thalia Langley knew the man before her was no saint. He might claim to be the Duke of Hollindrake's unassuming country cousin, but no man that handsome, that arresting, could be anything but . . . well, he simply must be an unrepentant rogue. His cat-like grace and power leave Tally shivering in her slippers at the notion of all the wicked, forbidden things he might be capable of doing . . . to her.

Indeed, Lord Larken is no bumbling vicar, but a master spy there in his majesty's service to find—and murder—a notorious pirate freed in a daring prison escape. Devoted to the Crown, Larken's not about to let an interfering (and not entirely innocent) Mayfair miss disrupt his ruthless plans. Yet how can he be anything but tempted by this lady in a little black gown . . . a dress tantalizing enough to lead even Larken astray.

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    The Bachelor Chronicles
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    March 31, 2009
  6. Dimensions
    4.19 x 0.96 x 6.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0061373230
  8. ISBN-13
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Boyle continues her Bachelor Chronicles. Thalia “Tally” Langley just knew her sister Felicity’s house party—otherwise known as “Felicity’s Infernal Folly”—was going to be a catastrophe. Before the party even begins, another woman’s trunk of clothes is mistakenly delivered in place of Tally’s luggage. Then any hopes Tally might have of finding her very own man of mystery are dashed once their first guest—her brother-in-law’s deadly dull vicar cousin Milo Ryder—arrives. But everything isn’t a total disaster. Tally discovers a gorgeous, scandalously sexy black gown in the trunk, and there are hints that Milo might not be a complete bumbling bore. All of Boyle’s signature elements—high wit, delightfully original characters, and a wildly creative plot spiced with deception and desire—blend together brilliantly. The series continues with Memoirs of a Scandalous Red Dress (2009), reviewed below. --John Charles

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“All of Boyle’s signature elements―high wit, delightfully original characters, and a wildly creative plot spiced with deception and desire―blend together brilliantly.” — Booklist

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon; Original edition (March 31, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0061373230
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061373237
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.96 x 6.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Elizabeth Boyle

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Elizabeth Boyle's passions include her husband and two sons (or as she calls them, "her heroes in training"). In between the kids's activities, camping and gardening and trying to keep up on her ever-growing knitting pattern collection, she continues to write new and exciting romances.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Mystery!! Great Read! 4.5
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2009
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I see that this book is not the first in a series, but this is the first I have read in it. Still, I did not feel I was missing anything and I loved this story. All of the characters were likable and well-defined and the romance was enjoyable. I felt like this was more mystery than romance, but it was a great mystery and it keeps you turning the pages wondering what will happen next. It was not totally predictable and you won't be able to put it down. The hero is hardened by a career as a ruthless spy bound by his honor and duty to his country, and to restoring the good name of his family. He is ordered on a new mission, which he is very reluctant to carry out...the killing of a friend who is wanted by the Bristish government. The heroine is the daughter of a former spy. She has traveled the world and knows the second that she meets the hero that her life is forever changed. But she has deep loyalities and familial obligations that stand in the way of this romance. She must learn who to trust and hopes that she makes the right decision in the end.

I stayed glued to this book from the second I began reading it. I highly recommend it and think it will be a winner for anyone who enjoys suspense/romance.
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Nell
4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable light read
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2019
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An enjoyable light romantic read that is a good alternative to romantic movies
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Christina M Dirk
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2022
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A great action packed romance story. The action was done well and the romance and story flowed nicely. A wonderful book!
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cam
5.0 out of 5 stars Pins and needles
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019
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Yes that's what I called this book. Just great reading and it does kwwp you on pins and needles. Will she ,won,t he. You don't want to put the book down till you find out. Try it ,you will like it. Cam
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4.0 out of 5 stars Confessions of a Little Black Gown (Bachelor Chronicles)
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2013
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Good historical, but fun, plot. Spoilt by too much and too detailed sex. Stories of this era would have romantic suggestion rather than voyerism type intercourse.
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Jessica A. Burtt
5.0 out of 5 stars Elizabeth Boyle is truly one of my favorite authors and this book is part of the reason ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2014
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Elizabeth Boyle is truly one of my favorite authors and this book is part of the reason why. So many layers to this story line and authentic characters. I have to mind myself while reading her books in public due to the fact I laugh aloud at the quotable funny characters. I love the twists and reoccurring, loveable character!!!! Amazing book and author!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Passionate
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2012
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This book was a wonderfull read, very mysterious ,full of passion and a great new story one that i look forward to read again
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Kimmi
5.0 out of 5 stars Mysterious Intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2012
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Tally and Larken, who would have thought?! They battle their feelings during the story, especially since Tally is quite independant and Larken a devoted bachelor. As they fight and make-up, their feelings come to the forefront. Of course their story has a surprise ending.
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Beatrice Berger
5.0 out of 5 stars Elizabeth Boyles bisher bestes Buch
Reviewed in Germany on July 5, 2010
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Pippin und Talley haben Captain Dashwell aus dem Gefängnis befreit und verstecken ihn im Anwesen der Hollindrakes, dessen Herrn Felicity geheiratet hat. Temple und Mr. Pymm schicken den Baron Larken nach Hollindrake Castle, der Dash finden und auf Befehl Pymms töten soll. Der Baron ist der Mann für solche Aufgaben und verkleidet sich als ein Vikar und entfernter Verwandter des Herzogs.

Talley erkennt sehr schnell, daß dieser Mann alles andere ist als ein Priester. Während sie versucht, ihn (wie auch immer) abzulenken und er versucht, sie zu verführen, um Dashwells Aufenthaltsort herauszufinden, verlieben sich die beiden: genauso hoffnungslos wie Pippin und Dash.

Als dann die Chefin eines geheimen weiblichen Spionageordens auf den Plan tritt, überstürzen sich die Ereignisse. Talley bekommt am Ende ihren Baron, aber Pippins Liebe kann sich nicht erfüllen.

Trotz meiner Skepsis gegen Spionageromanzen und meiner nie verhohlenen Abneigung gegen mysteriöse Geheimorden: dies ist Miss Boyles bestes Buch. Mal sehen ob die Fortsetzung ("Memoirs of a Scandalous Red Dress") genauso gut ist...
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Joanna (Jo Reads Romance)
3.0 out of 5 stars Mildly entertaining romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2009
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Thalia Langley has always wanted a grand adventure with a rogue who sets her heart on fire. When she spies a man in the shadows at a house party, she's sure she's met her dream man. Despite the man's claims that he's a bumbling country vicar, Tally is convinced there's more to him than meets the eye.

Lord Larken is certainly no vicar but rather a spy sent to kill a traitorous pirate. But he didn't count on stumbling across the enticing Tally and the way that she makes him forget his name, his mission and his heart.

This is the fourth book in Elizabeth Boyle's Bachelor Chronicles series (after  This Rake of Mine , Something About Emmaline  and  Love Letters from a Duke ) and there was a lot of continuing and linking storylines from the previous books in this one. I would suggest that perhaps it's best to have read the previous books in the series before reading this one for everything to make sense.

Overall, I'm sorry to say that I was a little disappointed by this book as a whole. There didn't seem to be much emotion between Tally and Larken and the plot got so overly complicated and convoluted that it was hard to take it seriously. I also found that Pippin and Dash's story completely overshadowed the main love story and while I'm looking forward to their book (the next in the series,  Memoirs of a Scandalous Red Dress ) it didn't say much for this particular love story that it was so easily forgotten.

If you've read the previous books in the series and enjoyed them, I would recommend this book to you. While being very readable and mildly entertaining, it's not wildly gripping or exciting and I can only really give it three stars.
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