Posted July 8, 2020 by Marsha in Regency Romance, Series / 0 Comments
Working undercover for London’s first official police force, the Bow Street Bachelors have an obligation to serve the city’s best interests—even while they’re falling for the city’s most alluring women…
SHE KNOWS HOW TO STEAL A KISS.
Alex Harland, Earl of Melton and dedicated rake, never pictured himself as an agent of inquiry. But the thrill of investigation is a challenge he now embraces. When he’s asked to pursue the Nightjar, a notorious thief who is reclaiming France’s crown jewels, the case throws him into the path of the beautiful and equally elusive Emmy Danvers, reminding him of the only puzzle he’s never solved: the identity of the mysterious woman who once stole a kiss from him—and left him wanting so much more…
WILL HE SURRENDER HIS HEART?
The daughter of a thief, Emmy learned long ago how to keep her secrets safeguarded—and, as the notorious Nightjar, her love for Alex Harland is one of them. With the determined earl hot on her trail—and making her hot under the collar—Emmy has no choice but to keep her distance. But when a moment’s danger threatens Emmy’s life as well as her name, will Alex finally discover that he’s followed every clue…to true love?
Titles in The Bow Street Bachelors series include — This Earl of Mine – To Catch An Earl – The Princess and The Rogue (December 2020) –
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Tags: Historical romance, Kate Bateman, Regency, The Bow Street Bachelors #2, To Catch An Earl
Posted May 25, 2016 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments
Title: The Duke’s Accidental Wife
Series: The Dukes of War #7
Author: Erica Ridley
Genre: Regency Romance, Historical Romance
Published: March 1, 2016
Publisher: Intrepid Reads
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:
Miss Katherine Ross is a wealthy, eccentric socialite who knows precisely what she wants: No husband. No children. No candlelit tête-à-tête with the insufferably emotionless Duke of Ravenwood. She’s convinced his heart is ice — until she touches that chiseled chest for herself. One lapse in judgment is all it takes to turn both their lives topsy-turvy…
The Duke of Ravenwood isn’t cold and haughty, but a secret romantic who has always dreamt of marrying for love. Instead, he gets Miss Katherine Ross — a headstrong hoyden intent on unraveling his carefully ordered world. He doesn’t know whether to kiss her or throttle her. Can they survive each other’s company long enough to turn a compromise into love?
Read on for my thoughts on The Duke’s Accidental Wife. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: Erica Ridley, Historical, Regency, romance, The Duke's Accidental Wife
Posted June 9, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
Title: A Marquis for Mary
Series: The Notorious Flynns #5
Author: Jess Michaels
Genre: Historical Regency Romance
Published: June 9, 2015
Publisher: The Passionate Pen
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:
Mary Quinn is almost at the end of her rope. After two years under her sister and brother-in-law’s protection she may soon have to return to her terrible father’s house if she cannot find a husband. In her desperation, she bumps into Edward, Marquis Woodley. Drawn to each other, they are soon thrown into a scandal that leads to an engagement.
But as the pair grow closer and their wedding looms, Woodley’s past and the horrific circumstances of his first wife’s death may keep them from the happy ending that will save them both.
Read on for my thoughts on A Marquis for Mary. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: A Marquis for Mary, Historical, Jess Michaels, Regency, romance, The Notorious FLynns #5
Posted June 3, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
Title: Never Resist A Rake
Series: Somerfield Park #2
Author: Mia Marlowe
Genre: Historical, Regency Romance
Published: June 2, 2015
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Blurb:
John Fitzhugh Barrett is surprised to discover that instead of being a bastard, he’s the legitimate heir to the Somerset marquessate. Once word gets out that he must continue the Somerset line, eligible bachelorettes from across the country descend upon Somerfield Park, hoping to snatch John up before it’s too late. But John has no interest in a woman who’s only after his title.
Rebecca Kearsey, the daughter of a threadbare viscount, is the only one who understands. However, as her desire for John begins to build, she becomes painfully aware that she isn’t considered grand enough by Polite Society to be a future marchioness. Intrigued by the idea of challenging society’s rigid values, John’s interest in Rebecca grows. But can she show him that love is more than just childish rebellion?
Read on for my thoughts on Never Resist A Rake. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: Historical, Mia Marlowe, Never Resist A Rake, Regency, romance, Somerfield Park #2
Posted June 1, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
Title: The Major’s Faux Fiancee
Series: The Dukes of War #4
Author: Erica Ridley
Genre: Historical Romance
Published: June 1, 2015
Publisher: Intrepid Reads
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Synopsis:
When Major Bartholomew Blackpool learns the girl-next-door from his childhood will be forced into an unwanted marriage, he returns home to play her pretend beau. He figures now that he’s missing a leg, a faux fiancée is the best an ex-soldier can get. He admires her pluck, but the lady deserves a whole man—and he’ll ensure she gets one.
Miss Daphne Vaughan hates that crying off will destroy Major Blackpool’s chances of finding a real bride. She plots to make him jilt her first. Who cares if it ruins her? She never wanted a husband anyway. But the major is equally determined that she break the engagement. With both of them on their worst behavior, neither expects their fake betrothal to lead to love.
Read on for my thoughts on The Major’s Faux Fiancee. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: Erica Ridley, Historical, Regency, romance, The Dukes of War #4, The Major's Faux Fiancee
Posted May 23, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
Title: Passionately Yours
Series: The Hellions of High Street
Author: Cara Elliott
Genre: Regency Romance, Historical Romance
Published: May 26, 2015
Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing)
My Rating: 5 star
Source: NetGalley
Synopsis:
Proper young ladies of the ton-especially ones who have very small dowries-are not encouraged to have an interest in intellectual pursuits. Indeed, the only things they are encouraged to pursue are eligible bachelors. So, the headstrong Sloane sisters must keep their passions a secret. Ah, but secret passions are wont to lead a lady into trouble . . .
With her older sisters both happily married, Caro Sloane yearns for a romantic adventure of her own. Unfortunately the muddy, sulfur-scented waters of Bath seem the least likely setting for love or excitement. But the aspiring young poet soon finds inspiration when she runs into a familiar-and achingly handsome-Scottish laird.
Visiting Bath with his sickly sister, Alec McClellan is shocked to be reunited with Caro Sloane. He hasn’t been able to forget the English beauty since their brief but exhilarating first meeting. But Bath is not nearly as serene as it appears, and soon Alec must protect Caro from a danger that threatens to extinguish the sparks flying between them. Little does he know that a bit of danger is exactly what Caro is looking for.
Read on for my thoughts on Passionately Yours. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: Cara Elliott, Hellions of High Street, Historical, Passionately Yours, Regency, romance
Posted May 7, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
Title: 50 Ways To Ruin A Rake
Series: Rakes and Rogues #1
Author: Jade Lee
Genre: Regency Romance, Historical Romance
Published: May 5, 2015
Publisher: SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Synopsis:
Mellie has a plan…
Mellie Smithson is trapped in the country with no suitors and no prospects on the horizon except, perhaps, the exasperating—although admittedly handsome—guest of her father. She’s looking for any excuse to go to London to meet more eligible men.
Trevor has a problem…
Trevor Anaedsley’s grandfather has cut off his funds until such time as he gets engaged. Trevor escapes to the country—ostensibly to visit his old tutor, Mr. Smithson, but actually to duck his creditors—where he meets Smithson’s lovely daughter, Mellie. The obvious solution is suddenly before him—but the lady has ideas of her own, and Trevor’s going to have to measure up.
Read on for my thoughts on 50 Ways to Ruin a Rake. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: 50 Ways To Ruin A Rake, Historical, Jade Lee, Rakes and Rogues, Regency, romance
Posted April 28, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
Title: The Harlot Countess
Series: Wicked Deceptions
Author: Joanna Shupe
Genre: Regency Romance, Historical Romance
Published: April 28, 2015
Publisher: Kensington Books
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Synopsis:
Maggie, Lady Hawkins, had a debut she’d rather forget—along with her first marriage. Today, the political cartoonist is a new woman. A thoroughly modern woman. So much so that her clamoring public believes she’s a man…
FACT: Drawing under a male pseudonym, Maggie is known as Lemarc. Her (his!) favorite object of ridicule: Simon Barrett, Earl of Winchester. He’s a rising star in Parliament—and a former confidant and love interest of Maggie’s who believed a rumor that vexes her to this day.
FICTION: Maggie is the Half-Irish Harlot who seduced her best friend’s husband on the eve of their wedding. She is to be feared and loathed, as she will lift her skirts for anything in breeches.
Still crushed by Simon’s betrayal, Maggie has no intention of letting the ton crush her as well. In fact, Lemarc’s cartoons have made Simon a laughingstock…but now it appears that Maggie may have been wrong about what happened years ago, and that Simon has been secretly yearning for her since…forever. Could it be that the heart is mightier than the pen and the sword after all?
Read on for my thoughts on The Harlot Countess. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: Historical, Joanna Shupe, Regency, romance, The Harlot Countess, Wicked Deceptions
Posted April 26, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
Title: Sinfully Yours
Series: The Hellions of High Street #2
Author: Cara Elliott
Genre: Regency Romance, Historical Romance
Published: April 28, 2015
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Synopsis:
After an eventful Season, Anna Sloane longs for some peace and quiet to pursue her writing. Though her plots might be full of harrowing adventure and heated passion, she’d much prefer to leave such exploits on the page rather than experience them in real life. Or so she thinks until she encounters the darkly dissolute-and gorgeously charming-Marquess of Davenport.
Davenport has a reputation as a notorious rake whose only forte is wanton seduction. However the real reason he’s a guest at the same remote Scottish castle has nothing to do with Anna . . . until a series of mysterious threats leave him no choice but to turn to her for help in stopping a dangerous conspiracy. As desire erupts between them, Davenport soon learns he’s not the only one using a carefully crafted image to hide his true talents. And he’s more than ready to show Anna that sometimes reality can be even better than her wildest imaginings.
Read on for my thoughts on Sinfully Yours. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: Cara Elliott, Historical, Regency, romance, Sinfully Yours, The Hellions of High Street
Posted April 16, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
Title: Beauty and the Rake
Series: The Rockery Rogues #3
Author: Erica Monroe
Genre: Regency Romance
Published: April 21, 2015
Publisher: Quillfire Publishing
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Synopsis:
ONCE SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL...
Abigail Vautille grew up in the heart of the London rookeries, toiling as a factory worker until one tragic night leaves her disfigured and unable to weave. Faced with starvation or prostitution, she strikes a deal with the rogue who owns her father’s gambling debts—if he excuses the debt, for two weeks, she’ll give him her body, but not her heart.
ONCE HE WAS CHARMING…
Inspector Michael Strickland of the Metropolitan Police has always had a way with women. Success comes easily to him, and he glides through life on his good looks and family name. But Abigail lights a passion within him he never knew existed. As he gets to know her, he realizes two weeks with her won’t be enough. He sees the beauty within her, not the beast she believes herself to be.
TOGETHER, THEIR LOVE IS BEYOND A FAIRY TALE.
Yet Abigail’s scars run more than skin deep. With the end of their agreement so close, can Michael convince Abigail she’s exactly who he wants?
Read on for my thoughts on Beauty and the Rake. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: Beauty and the Rake, Erica Monroe, Regency, romance, The Rookery Rogues
Posted April 14, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments
Title: The Widow Wager
Series: The Notorious Flynns #3
Author: Jess Michaels
Genre: Regency Romance
Published: April 21, 2015
Publisher: The Passionate Pen
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Synopsis:
Crispin Flynn has been on a downward spiral ever since he lost the woman he loved and watched his brother forced into a life he never would have chosen. His response has been drinking and gambling his way to utter ruin. One night, deep in his cups, he places a dangerous bet that results in him being forced to marry Gemma, the widow of the Earl of Laurelcross.
Gemma once had a passionate side, but has been hiding it ever since her much older husband died during the act of making love. Now she finds herself the much unwanted wife of one of the biggest libertines in London and the subject of even more gossip than ever.
Once they determine they cannot escape the marriage, the two begin a slow circling of each other. Passion is easy, but can they overcome mistrust and secrets in order to make the worst night of their lives one of their best? Or are they bound to lose each other before their love can take root?
Read on for my thoughts on The Widow Wager. No true spoilers, promise.
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Tags: Jess Michaels, Regency, romance, The Notorious Flynns, The Widow Wager