1.5I don't even know where to start. The terrible knockoff wannabe version of The Mummy, now with extra racism. I don't know what I was expecting from a book about old-timey English people in Egypt? But like wow, for real, it was bad.A handful of examples off the top of my head:- Egyptians speaking language represented as 'bad'/'broken' EVEN WHEN THEY'RE SPEAKING ARABIC- worshipful, fawning servants who want nothing more than to serve their beloved masters- the main dude gives an Egyptian servan...

Funny reading. Lots of smiles reading this book. Love the parents machinations, eheh!Funny adventure in Egypt with lot's of history, hieroglyphs (there was a time I wanted to be an Egyptologist, so, what's not to like 😍🤩😍🤩). Daphne was a "nice" scholar widow with a huge brain and a strong liking about hieroglyphs. She "purchases" Rupert (love, love this name!!!) Carrington to help her save her brother. Rupert is the 4th son of the Duke of Hargate and he is obviously handsome and strong, also has...

This was such a fun historical romance and just like the Mummy, which is how it was pitched to me! The heroine's brother gets kidnapped, and the only person who can help her is currently in prison in a Cairo jail. She bargains for his release and he's infuriating from the moment they meet. The two are quickly thrown into a whirlwind of bad guys trying to kill them and getting lost in ancient tombs. I loved their banter and the hate to love romance this book had. There was always danger lurking a...

This was a very fun historical romance set in an "exotic" location (Egypt), with charming and adventurous characters. The second book in the Carsington Brothers series, Mr. Impossible is about Rupert Carsington, the reckless fourth son of the powerful Earl of Hargate.Here's what we learn about Rupert in the first pages of the book:In the month and a half since the Earl of Hargate’s fourth son had arrived in Egypt, he had broken twenty-three separate laws and been jailed nine times. For what Mr.

Sometimes after a lot of time spent in fantasy I need something just full of cotton candy fluff and usually Historical Romance is that for me. Mr. Impossible definitely fit the bill and was exactly what I needed.It was a fun blend of funny and clever mixed with far away places in a far away time. It was like The Mummy meets a Jane Austin Novel. Rupert as a hero was so much fun and his teasing with Daphne is adorable. “That man," she said in low but still audible tones, "is an idiot.""Yes, mada...

My faith in Loretta Chase was firmly restored with this book. It was a grand adventure with an unforgettable hero and a strong, independent, intelligent heroine, and it was set in Egypt. I do love adventure romances with exotic settings. The dialogue sparkles, as Rupert always knows the most outrageous things to say to shock Daphne. He comes off as being a loser, but he's a very sharp, resourceful guy, and he comes to Daphne's aid multiple times. In fact, he is just what Daphne needs as she is s...

When it comes to romantic adventures, Mr. Impossible is an extremely fun romp showing what happens when you move some typical Regency-fare into an "archaeological" Egypt setting and you do it right. In the same niche up on par with Connie Brockway's As You Desire and its sequel The Other Guy's Bride (my favourite of the two), it features two intelligent and charming leads and Loretta Chase's trademark wit and flawless prose. Rupert and Daphne, the brawn and the brain though there's a lot more to...

It was Agatha Christie’s couple of books that had given a glimpse of this magnificent country called Egypt and since then it has remained an interesting subject to return to. Of course, unlike the heroine Daphne Pembroke I am not passionate about mummies and hieroglyphics. Loretta Chase creates a fascinating character in Daphne, someone who is too bookish and uninterested in anything remotely connected to joy, stiff and unadventurous, who is happy to hide her intelligent brain behind the shadow

This is the best romance novel I have ever read. So this is a review I wrote elsewhere and I think it's amusing so I'm cutting & pasting it here.Okay, my favoritest favorite favorite romance novel right now is Loretta Chase’s Mr. Impossible. It is GEEEEEENIUS. Daphne is a brilliant hieroglyphics scholar and she married an old dude b/c he totes promised her that she could continue to be a brilliant person. EXCEPT HE LIED AND WAS A JACKASS AND TRIED TO SQUISH HER SPIRIT. BOOOOOOOOOOOO. Then he die...

Fun from start to finish. I really enjoyed this fun story and the smart (and very witty) banter between the couple. It was especially enjoyable to pick up something a bit different than the usual storylines for this genre. The location and couple dynamics made for an entertaining ride. Though I appreciate why authors so often romanticize “the first time”, there are (refreshingly) no virgins here folks!Highly recommend for some “lol to yourself” moments, well-written dialog and steamy scenes. On

Review written August 20, 20164.4 Stars - Yay, this was a very amusing audiobook listening. I just adored these lovely witty (and sassy?) lovebirds. My very favorite kind of lighthearted (but still lovely romantic) suspenseful historical.Once again time for me to get my greedy hands on a Loretta Chase historical. This time the 11:48 hours Mr. Impossible, the second audiobook edition in the Carsington Brothers series narrated by Kate Reading. Book #2 Mr. Impossible was a absolutely perfect car...

3.5 stars Pretty good! You can rarely go wrong with Loretta Chase! She always writes witty, interesting books. That said, this wasn't my favorite. I don't know if it was my mood or the book but I couldn't get into this book completely. Story: Daphne's brother is kidnapped by a deranged Frenchman who believes the brilliant scholar has discovered a royal burial site. Problem is his sister is the actual brilliant scholar. Thinking something has happened to her brother , Daphne goes to the British C...

This book is a very different Regency HR because it's set almost entirely in Egypt. The setting was interesting, and it reads a little like an Indiana Jones adventure, but with more romance. Rupert is one of the famous Carsington brothers that this whole series is based around. He is considered 'impossible' by his family - slightly wild and pretty much unmanageable. His father has sent him to Egypt where he quickly gets himself into trouble, ending up in jail after defending a local man who had

3.5 starsI’m coming to the conclusion that there’s something about Loretta Chase’s writing that just doesn’t quite click with me. Despite all the attractions of this novel, and there are plenty, I found myself at times wondering when I would finish it so I could move on. I never do that with the novels that click with me – I’m too busy enjoying the ride.Is she too heavy on the narration, or is the style of narration? I’m just not sure. I love her characters, I love the dialogue, so I figure it m...

Oh how much I enjoyed this audio version of Mr Impossible! I can see myself listening to the whole Carsington series, that's for sure.LC knows just how to create a hero and heroine who are strong and independent, but also vulnerable and tender. I think tenderness is what is so often missing in HR today, with all these alpha man-whores and sexually confident yet spineless heroines.This was such a different story: a brilliant intellect, Daphne, partnered with a very physical, earthy man. She value...

The gold standard of romance novels. Minimal angst and maximum sexiness. Rupert is the best hero ever, please don't argue with us. Daphne is also great.Laine: Widowed lady genius meets cute with a angst-free fourth son of the aristocracy who can't leave damsels in distress. The mummy with more sexy times. If you are into tomb sex with donkey voyeurs, this book is for you. Meg: Dorothea from Middlemarch falls for a lovable ox of a young man (or in other words, the total opposite of Casaubon).www....

I'm not 100% sure how to rate this one. I was sick with the flu through the first 3/4 and to be perfectly honest, I hated everything and everyone. Literally the only thing I liked were my cats and that's because they were very snuggly and warm while I lay heaped in blankets. I like to think they love me desperately, but I think they mostly liked that I was inanimate and very warm to lay on.I really enjoyed that last 1/4 and I think that's probably a better reflection of my feelings on this, so I...

I'm not entirely sure why I ended up picking a book from the historical romance genre for a pick-me-up, as they don't generally earn more than an "I guess, it was fine" score from me, but something in here just worked.I suppose most of its appeal stems from the uncanny resemblance to the 1999 Mummy movie , which is one of my all time favorite guilty-pleasures. I mean, getting to "see" Brendan Fraser let loose in full regency garb, or have Rachel Weisz prance around in flimsy white linnens is a d...

4.5 stars Daphne and Rupert. Set in Egypt. Super smart heroine who is widowed. Her first husband was something else and she has self esteem issues because of him. Rupert is a fun hero who was willing to throw his body into a fight at a moments notice. I also enjoyed Rupert's father in this one.My favorite part of this story was Rupert figuring out what that strange emotion he was feeling for most of the book when her brother told Rupert he was in love with Daphne.

I've owned this book for years and never read it. I'm not even certain how I got it! Last night I picked it up in my new love for Ms. Chase's writing. I loved it. I really enjoyed both characters and had a blast going with them on their journey. My favorite part that had me laughing so hard.Page 163"Good God!" she cried. She rolled off him, tugging down her clothing. "Are you mad?"He blinked and dragged in air. "Well, yes," He said thickly. "Lust does that to a man.""You thought we would--you wo...