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When Strangers Marry

di Lisa Kleypas

Serie: Vallerands (1)

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Lysette buried her face against Max's throat. "But he's going to take me away. Don't let him, don't -- " "You're not going anywhere," Max interrupted. "Calm yourself, Lysette. It's not good for you to become excited." His possessiveness made her strangely giddy. As far as he was concerned, she was his, and no one was going to take her away from him. Max stared at Etienne. His voice was soft, but it contained a note that chilled Lysette's blood. "If you so much as disarrange a hair on her head, I'll tear you apart." Lysette couldn't believe it, but she didn't care about her ruined reputation. The only thing that mattered was that she wouldn't have to marry Etienne.… (altro)
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As an update to Lisa Kleypas's first novel, When Strangers Marry is both modern feeling and outdated. Readers will rejoice in the very equal relationship between hero and heroine, and their obvious respect for each other is endearing. It's actually quite refreshing to read about a couple where the hero isn't in a rage for half the book and the heroine has to walk on eggshells because of it.

However, there are definitely cringe-worthy moments that Kleypas either forgot to update or should have updated. The book starts out on this note, so if you didn't get past the first three chapters, I'm not surprised. The hero Max takes quite a few liberties with Lysette, from unbinding her breasts without permission to threatening to assault her.

Of course, the biggest issue with the book is the casual backdrop of slavery. I know antebellum romance novels were a trend back in the day, but they don't hold up well (and I think most people would agree they weren't savory even at their peak). Noeline is the only slave who's named, and she's pretty stereotypical when she's on the page: nurturing and into voodoo. At the very least, Kleypas could have had Max liberate everyone by the end of the novel. He talked about it several times but never did.

In spite of those short-comings, I rated this novel four stars. Lysette and Max are a sweet couple, and this novel is a fascinating undressing of toxic masculinity. Truly, I've never read a romance novel that so completely addresses all of the problematic alpha male tropes and corrects them. This doesn't just apply to Max but to all of his friends and family. As a result, the men who cannot change and grow are exiled or dead by the end of the novel.

Honestly, this book is smarter than it seems. If you can swallow some outdated conventions and casual racism, this book is quite good. If you can't, I completely understand, as I'm sure my privilege as a white woman is showing in this review. ( )
  readerbug2 | Nov 16, 2023 |
Nueva Orleans, a comienzos del siglo XIX. Lysette Kersaint, una resuelta criolla que huye de un padrastro que la maltrata y de un matrimonio de conveniencia, encuentra protección en la casa de Maximilien Vallerand, un notorio libertino que, según se rumorea, asesinó a su adúltera esposa. La atracción entre Max y Lysette no tarda en nacer, pero deberán enfrentarse a los misterios que encierra el pasado de Max.
  Natt90 | Mar 21, 2023 |
A slight departure from Kleypas compared to her usual regency romance but her characters here are just as engaging as her other works. ( )
  thewestwing | Aug 12, 2022 |
Boring. Also, creepy age gap between hero and heroine (she's 20 and he's 35, and she's only 5 years older than his sons)
  Shira_Tamar | Dec 20, 2020 |
The first Vallerand book. Not my favorite Kleypas book. Lysette runs away from her family and an arranged marriage to be caught by the 15 yr twin boys of Max. Max is a wealthy, powerful land owner who lives with everyone believing that he murdered his wife who was having an affair with the man betrothed to Lysette. He protects her, she falls ill from insect bites from the bayou while running away and he takes care of her. ( )
  Kathy89 | Mar 28, 2018 |
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To my father, Lloyd Kleypas,
 
For always believing in me, and encouraging me to do my best… for being someone I can always trust and count on… and for making me feel strong even when I am leaning on you.
 
I am so proud to be your daughter,
 
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Original title Only in Your Arms (1992) rewritten and published as When Strangers Marry (2002).
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Lysette buried her face against Max's throat. "But he's going to take me away. Don't let him, don't -- " "You're not going anywhere," Max interrupted. "Calm yourself, Lysette. It's not good for you to become excited." His possessiveness made her strangely giddy. As far as he was concerned, she was his, and no one was going to take her away from him. Max stared at Etienne. His voice was soft, but it contained a note that chilled Lysette's blood. "If you so much as disarrange a hair on her head, I'll tear you apart." Lysette couldn't believe it, but she didn't care about her ruined reputation. The only thing that mattered was that she wouldn't have to marry Etienne.

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