Review – Bombshell by C D Reiss

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

From New York Times bestselling author CD Reiss, a standalone romance about a nanny, a Hollywood star, and a love they never expected.

Hollywood bad boy Brad Sinclair always gets his way, whether it’s the role he wants or the bikini-clad model he has to have. But when a bombshell gets dropped in his lap in the form of a dimpled five-year-old from a forgotten relationship, he knows his life is about to change forever.

Cara DuMont isn’t exactly thrilled when she gets assigned to be the nanny for the latest box-office king. She has one rule: no celebrity fathers, especially single ones with devilish good looks and rock-hard abs.

But as soon as Cara meets Brad and his adorable little girl, she knows she’s in for a world of trouble. Because there’s something about the way Brad looks at her that makes her believe that some rules are meant to be broken…

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Bombshell (Hollywood A-List Book 1)

About the Author: CD Reiss

CD Reiss shot up the USA Today bestseller list with sizzling works like Hardball and Shuttergirl, but she still has to chop wood and carry water, which was buried in the fine print. Her lawyer is working it out with God, but in the meantime, if you call and she doesn’t answer, she’s at the well hauling buckets.

Born in New York City, Reiss moved to Hollywood to get her master’s degree in screenwriting from the University of Southern California. Unfortunately, her screenwriting went nowhere, but it did give her enough confidence to write novels.

Today she’s adoringly referred to as the “Shakespeare of Smut,” which she thinks is flattering, but it hasn’t gotten her out of chopping a single piece of wood.

My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

I stepped out of my comfort zone to read BOMBSHELL, which is far removed from my usual choices.  The premise of a hot Hollywood star with a newly discovered daughter and their relationship with their nanny sounded intriguing.  Brad Sinclair is the stereotype of the young superstar on top of the world.  He’s a good old southern boy from Arkansas who has skyrocketed to Hollywood’s A-List in a few short years.  He’s described as dark haired, tall, and with stunning blue eyes – I couldn’t help but think of Matt Bomer.  His lifestyle is also what one would expect, the mansion with the pool, security, publicist, manager, personal assistant, maids, caterers, and on and on.  While he is a skilled actor and does work very hard, he also plays hard.  His bachelor life is a constant stream of drinking and sexual encounters, often with multiple women simultaneously.  However, he’s always used protection, always.  Well, apparently except for that one time about six years ago, when he got his first big break.  The result of that celebratory liaison has arrived at his doorstep in the person of his daughter, Nicole.  The DNA test proved that she is, indeed, his.  Life as he knew it is about to change.  First step – hire a nanny to look after the constantly crying little girl who just lost her mother.

Cara DuMont genuinely loves children, and has chosen the career of nanny, despite all the pitfalls that come with it, especially in Los Angeles.  A long term dream assignment has just ended because her former boss became engaged, and the new fiancée did not want a beautiful nanny in the house.  Cara was forced to leave the two children she had grown to love, and an ideal situation where the boss was NOT hitting on her.  A very dear friend of hers, who is also a nanny, became fodder for the tabloids when she fell prey to the married man she was working for, and it ruined her career and created havoc in her life.  At the employment agency, Cara is able to comfort the sobbing young child, and Brad determines that she is the one for the job.  Of course, Cara refuses, but a persistent Brad eventually works out a temporary thirty day assignment, to facilitate the transition to a new nanny.

Cara is determined to never see herself in the tabloids or to have a relationship with her employer.  She comes off as very professional, somewhat distant, and always in control.  Inside, though, her heart breaks for the children she always falls in love with and has to leave.  And she is not immune to the appeal of Brad Sinclair.  She immediately begins to fantasize and to dream about him, though she’s determined to never let it happen in real life.  Brad likes women, and he’s very attracted to Cara, but he’s determined to keep the relationship professional, as well.  It seems that neither of them is all that strong, though, because they give in to their scorching chemistry.  And it is hot!

I did not care much for Brad through most of the book.  His lifestyle, and what seemed to me his feelings of entitlement just were a turnoff.  Cara was great with Nicole, but I really didn’t warm up much to her either.  The first part of BOMBSHELL really dragged for me, and I almost gave up.  Then Brad and Cara realize that they don’t want their relationship to end when the thirty days are up.  Brad begins to have some genuine feelings for his daughter, and starts to get real about his life.  Cara begins to consider the possibility of a genuine relationship.  Of course, there are secrets, and bumps in the road as Brad and Cara and Nicole try to create a family.  It was really interesting to me to see the perspective of this situation from the nanny’s point of view.  The chapters alternated, one from each lead character’s point of view, and I enjoyed that very much. The second half of BOMBSHELL flowed much better, and concluded in an almost fairy tale like scenario.  But isn’t that what Hollywood is all about?

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Review – Wedded Bliss by Celeste Bradley

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Thee Wed comes a Wicked Worthingtons novel of a love that will not be denied….

As a ship’s captain, highborn bastard Morgan Pryce has spent his life sailing away from England. The last thing he needs is a wife. But when he fears that his titled half brother, Neville, is about to be snared by a gold digger, Morgan aims to protect Neville by tricking the lovely crook into marrying him first. He knows he can’t allow himself to believe a word she says. If only she weren’t so convincing….

Determined beauty Bliss Worthington is not terribly fond of finding another man waiting for her at the altar—after all, no one tricks a Worthington and gets away with it. Somehow she must persuade her dangerously handsome new husband to grant her an annulment, because her heart is set on his brother.

Soon the newlyweds must deal with a secret but mutual attraction. Morgan finds himself oddly devastated by her tenderness and braveness. When Neville shows up to rescue her from a loveless marriage, she will have to quickly decide which man is the right one for her….

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Wedded Bliss (The Wicked Worthington Series)

My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

Bliss Worthington has been living in the country with her guardian all her life.  Though her parents are alive, their busy lives are centered in London, and they only come to visit her occasionally. Upon her guardian’s death, Bliss comes to town to stay with her cousins, the eccentric and quirky Worthington family.  Because of her abandonment by her parents, Bliss is very cognizant of being left alone.  She has a strong desire to build her own family, one with a solid husband who will never leave her.  Bliss finds just such a man in her dear friend, Neville, Duke of Camberton.  As their friendship grows, Bliss begins to plan their marriage, even though she feels only affection, not a deep, abiding love.  As a duke, Neville will always stay put to manage his estates, and his sweet and amiable nature will surely lead to love down the road.

Morgan Pryce is a sea captain, the illegitimate son of a duke, and Neville’s older half brother.  He is fully acknowledged by Neville, and the two share a deep friendship and love, something rare in Morgan’s life.  When Morgan is contacted by their Uncle Oliver, and advised that a scheming harpy is trying to trick Neville into marriage, he is only too willing to help.  Especially since, if he succeeds, Oliver will supply him with a ship of his own, his lifelong dream.  Oliver has been intercepting letters sent by Bliss to Neville, and has all the details of the wedding plans.  Since Morgan and Neville look so much alike, Oliver plans to put Morgan in place as the bridegroom.  Though this seems farfetched, it’s actually very cleverly done.

When Bliss realizes that she’s been tricked, she demands an annulment.  Of course, Morgan doesn’t agree, he’s eager to consummate the marriage, collect his prize, and head off to sea again.  Bliss, realizing that Morgan thinks her a fortune hunter, decides to prove him wrong by showing what a good wife she’ll be.  She turns his spare and uninviting living quarters into a home, cooks appetizing meals, and treats him with dignity.  What she doesn’t do is go to bed with him – that would cancel out any chance of annulment.  Though they think the worst of each other, Bliss and Morgan can’t deny that they greatly desire one another, and it’s getting harder to resist temptation.

Of course, the marriage greatly hurts Neville, who is very fond of Bliss.  While he hadn’t yet thought of marriage, he would have gone along with Bliss.  Now his anger and hurt are directed at his brother, who he thinks a traitor, and the close bond of love and friendship appears to be severed.  Neither Morgan nor Neville has yet recognized their scheming Uncle Oliver for the evil dirtbag that he truly is.

WEDDED BLISS is such a well written, captivating book.  While I dearly love Morgan, and felt great sympathy for his lot in life, I also was very fond of Neville, who seemed to me deserving of his own happy ending.  If the marriage gets annulled, what will happen to Morgan?  If Morgan and Bliss stay together, how will she realize her goal of having a mate who’s always with her when her husband is gone off to sea most of the time?  Will Morgan and Neville reconcile?  Will sleazy Uncle Oliver get his comeuppance?

I loved reading this book, and the glimpses of the screwball Worthington family only added to my enjoyment.  Aside from the situation in which Bliss finally succumbs to the charms of one of her suitors, which I found  unappealing, this book delivers on all fronts.  (You’ll have to read the book to see who she ends up with.)  Characters to love, (and hate)an interesting and fast paced plot, page turning excitement, and scorching chemistry make WEDDED BLISS a pure delight, with a happy ever after for all.  All who deserve one, that is.

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Review – The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

Amanda Quick, the bestselling author of ’Til Death Do Us Part, transports readers to 1930s California, where glamour and seduction spawn a multitude of sins…

When Hollywood moguls and stars want privacy, they head to an idyllic small town on the coast, where the exclusive Burning Cove Hotel caters to their every need. It’s where reporter Irene Glasson finds herself staring down at a beautiful actress at the bottom of a pool…

The dead woman had a red-hot secret about up-and-coming leading man Nick Tremayne, a scoop that Irene couldn’t resist—especially since she’s just a rookie at a third-rate gossip rag. But now Irene’s investigation into the drowning threatens to tear down the wall of illusion that is so deftly built around the famous actor, and there are powerful men willing to do anything to protect their investment.

Seeking the truth, Irene finds herself drawn to a master of deception. Oliver Ward was once a world-famous magician—until he was mysteriously injured during his last performance. Now the owner of the Burning Cove Hotel, he can’t let scandal threaten his livelihood, even if it means trusting Irene, a woman who seems to have appeared in Los Angeles out of nowhere four months ago…

With Oliver’s help, Irene soon learns that the glamorous paradise of Burning Cove hides dark and dangerous secrets. And that the past—always just out of sight—could drag them both under…

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The Girl Who Knew Too Much

My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

Anna Harris has a fantastic, well paying job, and is very happy with the way her life is going, when it all falls apart.  She finds her boss brutally murdered, leaving her some funds, a mysterious notebook, and a cryptic letter advising her to run and to trust no one.  In fear for her life, Anna leaves New York, heads for California, and changes her identity.  Now known as Irene Glasson, she works for a gossip magazine.  When she arrives at a scheduled meeting to interview a woman regarding some potentially scandalous news about an upcoming star, she finds the woman dead in the hotel swimming pool.  Finding two dead bodies – how lucky can one girl be?

Oliver Ward’s hotel is a haven for celebrities, and is known for not allowing reporters on the premises.  A dead woman found on site is not good for publicity, and Oliver is not letting the reporter leave until he has questioned her thoroughly.  Eventually, Oliver and Irene agree to form a partnership, as they both intend to find out if this death was a murder or an accident.  Oliver has a fascinating history, as he is a former magician, whose career ended with a stunt gone wrong, leaving him with one badly injured leg that requires he now use a cane.  He has never publicly spoken about the incident, insisting that it was purely an accident.

Oliver and Irene are both interesting characters with obviously colorful pasts, which they don’t discuss.  Oliver resents sympathy and curiosity and is tight lipped about his former career.  I liked that he took care of all his former employees and now has them working at his hotel complex.  He inspires loyalty and respect from his staff, which says a lot about his character.  Irene’s choice to become a reporter surprised me, as I would think that she would choose a profession completely out of the public eye.  As the case progressed, and more incidents happen, she becomes more endangered than ever, yet she’s as tenacious as a dog with a bone, refusing to let go.

Oliver and Irene open up enough with each other to act on their attraction and begin an affair.  Little by little, they reveal more of themselves and grow closer.  There is a lot happening, as the original murderer in New York has tracked Anna/Irene down, and is moving in.  Meanwhile, the murderer in California is also making plans to end Irene’s investigation by whatever means necessary.

THE GIRL WHO KNEW TOO MUCH takes place in the 1930’s, a very different time period than Amanda Quick’s usual books.  I enjoyed this time period, although I do prefer Regency or Victorian.  The romance between Oliver and Irene was warm, intelligent, and full of mutual respect, but I missed the scorching heat that Amanda Quick can write when she chooses to.  The story moved along quickly, with never a dull moment, but the focus was definitely on the suspense, not the romance.  I enjoyed THE GIRL WHO KNEW TOO MUCH a lot, and I particularly liked the twist at the end, which leaves the door open for future frolics in Burning Cove, California.

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The Bad Luck Bride by Janna MacGregor – Blog Tour, Excerpt, and Review

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

All were shocked at the announcement of the “cursed” Lady Claire Cavensham to Lord Alexander Hallworth, the Marquess of Pembrooke, especially since she is already engaged to another unfortunate Lord. Perhaps she will make it to the altar this time with one of these fine gentlemen! —Midnight Cryer

No one is left breathless at the imperious pronouncement of her engagement to Lord Pembrooke more than Claire. She hardly knows the dangerously outrageous man! But after three engagements gone awry and a fourth going up in glorious flames, she isn’t in a position to refuse…

Alexander requires the hand of his enemy’s fiancée in marriage in order to complete his plans for revenge. It’s his good fortune that the “cursed” woman is desperate. However, what begins as a sham turns into something scandalously deeper…

“Full-bodied romance…with intelligence and heart.”—Cathy Maxwell
“Captivating characters and a romance that sizzles.”—Eloisa James
“Will leave you swooning.”—Sabrina Jeffries

The Bad Luck Bride is the first in a new Regency romance series from Janna MacGregor!

Read an Excerpt:

Alex smiled in earnest. “I would never allow you to be humiliated in front of society. I’m trying to help you.” Somehow, he had to convince her of that fact, then the idea of marrying him would be much easier to accept.

She blinked rapidly, then turned back to him and, for an instant, appeared startled to see him there. “That’s very gallant, my lord. Truly, thank you for the effort. But I must leave.”

This night could not end with her escaping, so he tried another tactic. “You need to protect your Wrenwood estate and your wealth from lechers who would feed upon your vulnerability. Not to mention stop that ridiculous curse.”

“I have two.” She held up two gloved fingers.

“Two? Two what? Curses?” No one at his club had uttered a peep about another curse.

“Estates. I have two estates, Wrenwood and Lockhart.” She returned his stare.

Her answer was unexpected, but his business experience had taught him to show nothing. The report from his private investigator had not mentioned additional properties. Thoughts were percolating if she chose to disclose this information.

A razor of lightning split the sky. She flinched and took a step closer to him, but her reaction had nothing to do with him. It was the storm.

Her gaze darted to the exit of the alcove, then she returned her attention to him. With a slight shrug of her shoulders, his evening jacket fell into her hands. She offered it to him. “My lord, good night.” Outside their hideaway, the voices of a man and a woman floated in the air.

Alex put his hand on her shoulder to prevent her escape. “Will you give me some assistance? I seem to have lost my valet.” He quirked an eyebrow. “Besides, if you leave now, whoever is out there will see us.”

She ventured a halfhearted grin and held his jacket in two hands. With a little persistence, he wrestled his way into the evening coat. Her hands smoothed the material across his shoulders and back, causing a pleasant sensation to cascade through him at the slight touch.

Claire took several steps toward the pathway. In a flash, he moved beside her and grasped her elbow. When he brought her close, something flared between them as he gazed into her haunted eyes. Whether the desire to keep her next to him was passion or the need to protect a vulnerable woman made little difference. He pulled her into the shadows and brought his mouth to her ear. “Wait until they pass.” The warmth from her skin beckoned.

A flash of lightning lit the gardens and the alcove.

With a gentle hand, he pushed her against the wall and stood to the side so he blocked her body from view.

A clap of thunder cracked as if the sky were breaking. It rolled into a loud rumble that refused to die.

“Please.” Her whisper grew ragged as she struggled for breath. In one fluid motion, she pulled the lapels of his evening coat toward her. She buried her face against his chest and pressed the rest of her body to his, almost as if she sought sanctuary inside. “Don’t leave me.” Her voice had weakened, the sound fragile, as if she’d break into a million pieces.

“I won’t. I promise.” Alex pulled her tight. One hand sank into the soft satin of her skirts while the other slid around the nape of her neck to hold her close to his chest. It was the most natural thing in the world to hold her. Her body fit perfectly against his.

With the slightest movement, she pulled away. Her eyes wildly searched his. For what, he couldn’t fathom.

He lowered his mouth until his lips were mere inches from tasting her. Madness had consumed him. All he wanted was to kiss her thoroughly until she forgot her fear—until she forgot everything but him.

Her breath mingled with his, and the slight moan that escaped her was intoxicating. Nothing in his entire life felt as right as this moment. He bent to brush his lips against hers.

“Pembrooke? Have you seen Lady—”

Claire leaned back and released his lapels. Without her warmth, he experienced a sudden loss of equilibrium. He turned with a snarl to greet the intruders.

Immediately, Lord Fredrick Honeycutt and his sister, Lady Sophia, took a step back as their eyes grew round as dinner plates.

The first to recover, Honeycutt announced, “I see you found Lady Claire.” He bowed his head slightly, then lowered his voice. “The Duke of Langham is looking for his niece and is directly behind us.”

A sense of wariness flooded Alex’s mind when Claire’s uncle strolled forward and came into sharp focus. As he stood, his feet spread shoulder width apart, the duke’s presence commanded everyone’s attention. His visage held the hint of a smile, but the two large fists resting by his sides were the real barometer of his mood. “Claire, are you all right?” The affection in his voice was at odds with the fury flashing in his eyes.

Copyright © 2017 by the author and reprinted by permission of St. Martin’s Press.

My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

After his younger sister, Alice, commits suicide, the Marquess of Pembrooke, Alexander Hallworth, has only one goal – revenge.  Alice left a note, confessing that she couldn’t bear the shame of being pregnant and unwed, and asking Alex not to blame Paul, one of his closest friends.  When confronted, Lord Paul Barstowe is surprisingly belligerent, and verbally attacks Alex in return.  Frustrated by his inability to physically harm Paul, Alex devises a plan to completely ruin his life.  Over the next year, he systematically takes everything Paul has in the way of property and money.  When Paul becomes engaged to an heiress, Alex decides that he will take her, too.

Lady Claire Cavensham is the orphaned daughter of a duke and heiress to a great fortune.  Her life, however, has been full of many adversities.  The tragic accident which took her parents, and the death or serious injury of three fiancés has left her rumored to be cursed.  Now, Paul is fiancé number four, and she just longs to be married and start her own family and put the curse behind her.  When Alex forces Paul to cry off from the engagement on the very night of what was to be their engagement ball, Alex steps in.  He comforts Claire, and makes an announcement that THEY are engaged.  More behind the scene machinations from Alex ensure that Claire accepts and they agree to marry within the week.

It doesn’t matter to Alex who Paul’s fiancée is, his only thought is to take her away.  Surprisingly, he finds Claire lovely and desirable.  He has no intention of hurting her – in his mind, he’s rescuing her from a fortune hunting scoundrel.  Alex finds it easy to shower her with kindness and to comfort her.  He agrees to all her marriage terms, and the kisses they share hint that their life together may be full of passion and contentment.

In fact, their marriage gets off to a lovely start.  Alex takes Claire to his estate and allows her to set the pace for their physical relationship, though by now he is burning for her.  They grow closer every day, and begin to like each other.  Claire fits beautifully into his world.  They’ve begun to sleep together, and their chemistry is scorching.  Both have begun to fall in love and are thankful for the good luck that led them to this marriage.  But happy ever after is not so easy.  What if Alice’s situation wasn’t so cut and dried?  What if Alex didn’t know all the facts?  And what if Claire were to discover her new husband only married her out of a need for revenge?

THE BAD LUCK BRIDE is very well written, especially for a debut novel.  Claire is a very sympathetic character, of course, as she has been the victim of tragedy all her life, and now is the pawn in a twisted game.  I liked her, and only wanted her happiness.  Alex is a little harder to peg.  He is a credit to his title, he manages his lands way he should, and is generous and hard working.  He loves his family, treats them well and does his duty.  Though his motives were skewed, he treats Claire like a queen, and helps her through her residual nightmares. Yet the guilt he feels over not protecting his sister drives everything else to the background, and I have mixed feelings about him.  This story is a compelling read, and intersperses light and loving moments with very dark ones.  I can’t deny that I was a bit unsettled, yet enthralled and engrossed while reading  THE BAD LUCK BRIDE.

Author Bio:
Janna MacGregor was born and raised in the bootheel of Missouri. She credits her darling mom for introducing her to the happily-ever-after world of romance novels. Janna writes stories where compelling and powerful heroines meet and fall in love with their equally matched heroes. She is the mother of triplets and lives in Kansas City with her very own dashing rogue, and two smug, but not surprisingly, perfect pugs. She loves to hear from readers. The Bad Luck Bride is her first novel.

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Review – The Dukes of Vauxhall by Shana Galen, Christi Caldwell, Theresa Romain, and Vanessa Kelly

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

Four dukes. Two balls. One prizefight.

Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens will never be the same.

After England’s victory in the Battle of Waterloo, the Prince Regent arranges a series of lavish celebrations at London’s notorious Vauxhall Gardens. The royal festivities bring together the rich and the desperate, the criminal and the lordly…and allow four very different dukes to find the love of a lifetime.

A proper viscount is kidnapped by a duke of the criminal underworld, only to encounter a mysterious woman from his past. A retired prizefighter, once known as the Duke of the Ring, stakes his reputation on a scrappy young boxer for the sake of a long-lost love. A traveler who inherited a dukedom needs a tightrope dancer’s help with a fake engagement that just might turn real. And the buccaneer son of a royal duke goes hunting for a respectable, highborn wife to salvage his scandalous reputation.

Let the pleasures begin…

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The Dukes of Vauxhall

My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

THE DUKES OF VAUXHALL is a collection of four concurrent short stories taking place, at least partially, in the famous (or infamous) Pleasure Gardens at the time the end of the war was being celebrated.  Not all of these tales are of the typical highborn duke, but rather a variety of the noble and the not-so-noble, and undoubtedly with unique storylines.  Shana Galen’s is a somewhat dark story of lovers from two different worlds.  Christi Caldwell’s lovely story is about forgiveness and a second chance at love.  Theresa Romain’s touching story is also about second chances, and choices.  Vanessa Kelly’s delightful story is about opposites attracting, and having to battle opposition  to be together.  You expect quality from these four talented ladies, and they deliver in this most enjoyable collection.  Recommended.

TAKEN BY THE DUKE by Shana Galen

Henry and Kate were childhood friends with respectable families.  Henry grew up to become a barrister, then unexpectedly inherited a viscountcy.  Kate’s father took a spiral, and her family lost everything, and Kate made a decision to take a much different path into a life of vice and crime.  When Henry’s new title forces him to become the party planner for the Regent’s birthday celebration at Vauxhall, his preparations put a crimp in the style of the criminal element.  The reigning crime lord, known as the Duke of Vauxhall, has Henry kidnapped in order to lay down the law to him.  Imagine Henry’s surprise to find that the “Duke” is really his long lost childhood friend, Kate.  Though hardened by her current life, Kate chooses to only warn Henry instead of seriously harming, or even killing him.  Their continued meetings cause a strong attraction to develop, which really was born years ago as they were youngsters just beginning to mature.  How could there possibly be any future between a respected peer and a wanted crime lord?

FIGHTING FOR HIS LADY by Christi Caldwell

Patience is the daughter of a former fighter, now a renowned instructor.  When a young man, Godrick, comes to train with him, Patience soon finds herself falling in love.  Over the course of his training, they plan to marry and build a future together.  When it turns out that Godrick has neglected to share the truth of his birth and his availability, Patience is devastated and sends him away.  Godrick’s path took him to success and wealth, while Patience’s family is living a threadbare existence.  Now, ten years later, Patience’s younger brother has a shot at a large prize in a bout with the top fighter around, but he’s not quite ready.  Godrick is now an instructor, and Patience knows that he is the only one who can prepare her brother in the short time left.  She swallows her pride, and seeks out Godrick to ask this favor.  Over the course of time, neither Godrick nor Patience has loved anyone else or has forgotten the other.  Can past wrongs be forgiven, and can this couple realize that they belong together forever?

THE PRODIGAL DUKE by Theresa Romain

Leo and Poppy are great friends, and are headed on the path to happy-ever-after, when Leo’s older brother, the duke, declares that he intends to marry Poppy.  Wanting her to have the best, Leo leaves the country, not returning for six years, and then, only at his inheriting the dukedom upon his brother’s death.  Poppy turned down the duke’s proposal and has never married, and is now earning a living as Madame Haut, tightrope walker at Vauxhall Gardens.  When Leo finds Poppy, it’s only to learn that she is pregnant and unmarried.  As soon as she has sufficient funds, she plans to leave the country to raise her child in France.  Any dreams of a reconciliation are gone, as how can a duke possibly claim another’s child (and possibly the next duke) as his own?

THE BUCCANEER DUKE by Vanessa Kelly

Roman is the illegitimate son of a royal duke, who has spent years as a privateer.  Now his father wants him to settle down  and find a high ranking noble lady to marry.  While Antonia is an heiress, there are also rumors about her birth, and she has a direct and quirky personality.  At first glance, Roman dismisses her, but they more they meet, the more he’s determined to have her.  Antonia’s forthrightness is purely delightful, as is their attraction to each other.  Their conversations are guaranteed to bring a smile and you can’t help but root for them as they try to convince Antonia’s watchdog father and the duke that they belong together.

   (The heat level varies from kisses to warm intimacy.  The sexual content is not overly explicit.)

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Spotlight Tour – Nothing Like a Duke by Jane Ashford – Review, Excerpt, and Giveaway

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

Title: Nothing Like a Duke

Author: Jane Ashford

Series: The Duke’s Sons, #4

ISBN: 9781492621652

Pub date: May 2, 2017

Genre: Historical Romance

 He wants her.  She has no intention of wanting him.

But even Flora has to admit…  There’s nothing like a Duke.

Lord Robert Gresham has given up all hope that the beautiful and independent Flora Jennings will ever take him seriously. He heads to an exclusive country house party to forget about the beauty haunting his thoughts.

Too bad the lady in question has no intention of being forgotten.

JANE ASHFORD, a beloved author of historical romances, has been published in Sweden, Italy, England, Denmark, France, Russia, Latvia, and Spain, as well as the United States. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Read an Excerpt:

A protruding bit of bramble caught the side of Flora’s pelisse. She twisted to reach for it, and a whole raft of briars shifted with her, entangling the other side of her skirts, her right arm, and the brim of her bonnet. If she pulled away, it would rip the cloth. She struggled a little; more thorns dug in. “Blast it, I suppose you were right, you wretched dog,” she exclaimed, and discovered that Plato was gone.

Flora lifted a hand to free her hat. The movement tipped another part of the bush, which swayed and seemed to grab at her. A second branch lodged in her bonnet. She felt several claw at her back. A stem lashed across her neck. That one drew blood. She tried to step back, and was pricked by more thorns, through her clothes, from all directions.

Flora went very still. She saw that the path petered out just ahead. Or perhaps this hadn’t been a path at all, but merely a deceptive opening in the vegetation. She hadn’t been paying attention. She tried again to move. She was trapped in a sea of briars. The thorns were long and wickedly barbed. They pricked the skin of her neck, her arm, her back, her side.

She became aware of a rustling in the leaves near her feet. What next? The badgers? Snakes? No, of course not snakes. It was far too cold.

A small black-furred head poked through an opening at the base of the briars. Evading the thorns with no visible effort, Plato emerged and stared up at her. “Oh, you’re back, are you?” said Flora. He sat down at her feet. “Come to gloat? Point out that if I’d followed you, I wouldn’t be in this predicament?”

Plato looked at her. Not judgmentally, because that was impossible.

“Go fetch help,” commanded Flora. The dog didn’t move. “Some clever gardeners. A footman from the house. Anyone. Go!”

“Plato? Where are you, you dratted animal?” called a voice nearby.

“Lord Robert?” she called.

There was a short silence. “Flora?”

“Yes. I’ve, ah, become entangled in some brambles. Plato doesn’t appear to care in the least. Or, actually, he’s staring at me as if it was all my fault.” She frowned down at the dog. “Does he ever blink? He’s really a bit uncanny, don’t you—”

Robert appeared on the path. “Good God!” He started forward.

“Be careful! It’s very easy to get caught. If you touch one branch, the whole mass moves.”

“I see.” He examined the arching stems. “You really are caught, aren’t you?” His lips twitched.

“If you laugh, I’ll…make you sorry,” Flora promised. Plato made one of his odd grumpy gargling sounds. “And you! I’ll find a badger and hand you over to him.”

Robert choked. “So, would you say you’re in need of rescue?”

“Just get me out!”

Robert moved a few steps closer. He could see that the thorns had barbs like fishhooks, ready to rip and tear if not removed very carefully. There was a trickle of blood on Flora’s neck. After a moment of calculation, he eeled between two branches. He had to stop once and detach thorns from his sleeve before he reached her side.

“These things are diabolical,” she said. “When I turned to pull loose, they seemed to…sort of lunge at me.”

“Stay very still.”

“I know!” She let out a huff of breath. “I beg your pardon. This is…rather irritating.” She smiled an apology.

Robert felt a catch in his chest, as if his heart had stumbled briefly. “Right then. Move back, Plato,” he said. For once, the little dog obeyed him, slipping easily out to a more open spot.

He began on the closest branch, embedded in the skirts of Flora’s pelisse. He had to kneel to reach it properly. His knife was small for the tough fibers. The bush swayed as he sawed at the branch. A spray of thorns rasped across his hair, but didn’t catch hold.

Robert soon pricked his skin. There was no way to hold the branch still without being stuck, and he’d left his gloves indoors when he’d seen Plato shoot wildly out of the bushes and then go haring off again.

Blood made the blasted thing slippery. Robert got out his handkerchief, used it to wrap the branch, and went back to work. At last, he was through. The severed stem sprang back a little, he was glad to see, giving him a few inches of working room. He looked up. “One down,” he said with a smile.

The heated gaze he encountered went through him like a thunderbolt. He was suddenly acutely aware of his position, right in among her skirts. His shoulder rested against her thigh. The scent of her—flowery perfume and sheer female—enveloped him.

“You’ve hurt yourself,” she said.

“It’s nothing.” Intensely aroused, Robert eased to his feet. Flora smiled at him again. Her fierce blue eyes raked him. He knew, absolutely, that she was remembering their kisses.

The next branch was wrapped around her far sleeve. He had to press close to her to avoid the briars at his back as he reached for it. And stay there while he cut through the stringy fiber of the bramble. The feel of her—curve of breast and hip, her cheek resting on his chest—made him clumsier. At one point a thorn drove deep into the pad of his index finger, and he stifled an oath.

Flora was having trouble breathing. She could feel his heartbeat, so near her ear, accelerating in tandem with her own. She could feel his muscles shift against her as he cut at the brambles. If she looked up, carefully, she could see his face—handsome, intent. The lips that had thrilled her were only inches away. But she couldn’t move enough to offer her own again. She had to remain very still, plastered against him.

My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

Flora Jennings is a scholarly type of lady who has no use for society.  Her mother was ostracized when she married Flora’s father, and retreated to live a quiet life.  She made a point of drumming into Flora how much being snubbed hurt, and Flora learned the lesson well.  Despite all her misgivings, she has been persuaded to attend a houseparty with her friend, Harriet, and is dismayed to find Robert Gresham in attendance as well.  Flora and Robert have somewhat of a recent history, as they spent time together while Robert was pursuing scholarly interests.  Though he’s the son of a duke, Robert happily spent time in Flora’s world and became quite fond of her.  He eventually gave up on the relationship due to Flora’s seeming  reluctance, and decided to forget her.  He’s only attending the houseparty to please his friend, and is very surprised to see Flora.  Despite his resolution, he decides to further their acquaintance to see where it may lead.

I haven’t read the previous books in this series, so I did feel a little at sea for not having seen Flora’s and Robert’s interactions firsthand.  Flora comes off as very wary, a little petulant, and often stubborn, as she keeps insisting that she can take care of herself.  As the book progresses, she does manage to loosen up and take part in some of the activities, even enduring the efforts of the host’s daughter to paint her in an unfavorable light with good humor.  Robert is an endearing man, charming, good natured, and kind.  He even rescues and adopts a sadly abused mutt, whom he dubs “Plato.”  This is no ordinary dog, and he’s as much a main character as Robert and Flora, and sometimes manages to steal the show.

NOTHING LIKE A DUKE is about two people from different walks of life who have to learn to live in each other’s world if they want a future together.  Robert seemed much more open from the get go, but Flora had a lot of growing to do.  I did not like Flora at first, and while I did warm up to her somewhat, I never really grew to love her.  The pacing of the story seemed a bit uneven, as some parts dragged, while others were interesting and amusing.  The romance was sweet, but not scorching.  For those following the Duke’s Sons series, NOTHING LIKE A DUKE will be a must read.

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Review – Marry in Haste by Anne Gracie

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

From the award-winning author of The Summer Bride comes the first in a charming new historical romance series where marriages of convenience turn into true love matches.

Major Calbourne Rutherford returns to England on the trail of an assassin, only to find he’s become Lord Ashendon, with the responsibility for vast estates and dependent relatives. Cal can command the toughest of men, but his wild half-sisters are quite another matter. They might just be his undoing.

When he discovers that Miss Emmaline Westwood, the girls’ former teacher, guides them with ease, Cal offers her a marriage of convenience. But strong-minded and independent Emm is neither as compliant nor as proper as he expected, and Cal finds himself most inconveniently seduced by his convenient wife.

Emm knows they didn’t marry for love, yet beneath her husband’s austere facade, she catches glimpses of a man who takes her breath away. As pride, duty and passion clash, will these two stubborn hearts find more than they ever dreamed of?

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Marry in Haste (Marriage of Convenience)

My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

Major Calbourne (Cal) Rutherford has been a soldier for ten years.  As the second son of an earl, he had no expectations of any other life, so he’s shocked to learn that his older brother has died, and he’s now the Earl of Ashendon.  Though his superiors expect him to resign his commission, Cal insists on completing his current mission, which is hunting down an assassin known as “Scorpion.”  His victims include Bentley, a dear friend of Cal’s, so this mission is personal.  The area Cal is searching includes the home where his younger sisters, Rose and Lily, are staying under the care of his aunt, so he’ll visit them briefly.  To Cal’s surprise, his sisters are grown up.  In their eagerness to leave mourning and begin their adult lives, they have been running rings around their aunt, sneaking out at night, and doing whatever they wish.  Cal decides he needs to hire a governess, one with the ability to control the unruly young ladies, so he visits the finishing school they attended.

Emmaline (Emm) Westwood is now a teacher at the school she once attended.  Her comfortable life as the daughter of a baronet ended when her father chose to listen to rumors about her and disowned her.  As Cal visits the school, a forward young lady attempts to flirt with him, and Emm handles the situation admirably.  Cal is impressed and knows that Emm is the perfect person to handle his out-of-control sisters.  Though Cal’s monetary offer is generous, Emm refuses him, even as he increases the offer.  Emm knows that this job would be short term, while she has the possibility of becoming headmistress of the school.  Eventually, Cal’s desperation leads him to propose a convenient marriage, which Emm accepts.

Cal’s life has been hard and the concept of love is foreign to him, as he never received any from his father or brother, and his mother is long dead.  He has experience with affairs, but his heart has never been touched.  He knows that he’d eventually have to marry for an heir, and he does find Emm attractive, so this marriage may work out just fine.  As for Emm, she does believe in love, even though she learned a brutal lesson when she was younger.  She originally hoped that Cal’s proposal was prompted by more than convenience, but perhaps their love will grow in the future.

I love both Cal and Emm, and was delighted to see their marriage start off in a deliciously steamy manner.  Their physical chemistry is perfect, and that soon leads to their becoming closer in other ways.  Cal is understanding and accepting of Emm’s past, and her whole new family comes to her defense when rumors start to surface again.  The transition from convenience to companionship to love  is beautifully done and a joy to read.  The gruff soldier really does have a great amount of love to share, both with his wife and his family.  So many of his actions show his true generous and heroic character, and Emm is a perfect match for him.  I highly recommend MARRY IN HASTE, a well written, tender, and romantic story.

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Review – Blame It On the Duke by Lenora Bell

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

 Have you heard?
The future Duke of Barrington has just been gambled away by his father. To an heiress!
The delicious details thus far…

Nicolas, Lord Hatherly, never intended to marry—nor add to the “mad” Hatherly line—but now he must honor his father’s debt to a social-climbing merchant or lose the family estate.

A notoriously wild marquess, won by her father at a game of cards, is the very last thing Miss Alice Tombs wants. She’s spent the last three seasons repelling suitors in spectacular fashion so she’d be at liberty to explore the world. She’ll just have to drive this one away as well.

Until Nick proposes an utterly tempting arrangement: one summer together to prove the legitimacy of their union, then Alice is free to travel while Nick revels in the time he has left before the Hatherly Madness takes hold.

It will be easy to walk away after a few months of make-believe wedded bliss—won’t it? Alice and Nick are about to find out…one sultry night at a time.

This ought to be fun . . .

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Blame It on the Duke: The Disgraceful Dukes

 My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

Heiress Alice Tombs has perfected the art of getting rid of unwanted suitors and fortune hunters.  Her dreams for the future don’t include marriage, but rather traveling to India with her brother and returning an historic manuscript which she has translated.  (Interestingly enough, this manuscript is part of the Kama Sutra, which has led to some hot imaginings on Alice’s part.)  Alice has just dispatched another unwanted earl, when she is summoned by her father and is advised that she is to marry a future duke, and that her brother will not be traveling back to India, thus putting an end to her lifelong dream.

Nicolas Hatherly comes from a family with a long history of madness.  His father, the duke of Barrington has succumbed, and Nick knows it’s now only a matter of time before the insanity takes him.  He has decided never to marry, and takes great care never to father a child.  He wants to live his life to the fullest, and let the tainted bloodline end with him.  His extravagances and his debauchery are getting harder to maintain, and quite frankly, have lost some of their appeal.  His world is turned upside down when his father, who had been taken to a gaming hell by his caretaker, informs Nick that he has lost his hand in marriage in a card game.

Nick never had his father officially declared insane, or had him institutionalized.  The duke is harmless, and loves his home, so Nick just provided someone to keep an eye on him.  While Nick’s lawyer is researching the legality of his father’s agreement, Nick goes to visit his would-be fianceé’s father to see if he is willing to accept some property to settle the debt.  Alice’s father is not interested in anything but Nick marrying his daughter.  When Nick is left alone with Alice to discuss their upcoming marriage, he is astonished to find a woman who is unwilling to marry him, though it’s obvious to a man of his experience that she’s very attracted to him.  Finally, she confesses her dream of traveling to him, and Nick comes up with a compromise.  They will marry, live together and explore their sexuality for a month, then Alice can begin her travels.  Nick will never hinder her, and after the month, they will live separate lives.  Nick makes it clear that he will never father a child, and if that is one of her dreams, he won’t fulfill it.  Alice, thrilled at the chance to achieve her dream, and to explore her sensual nature without any strings, accepts, and they marry.

I love Nick, and my heart broke for the pain and grief he hides underneath his charming and rakish exterior.  Imagine facing such a future and being helpless to prevent it.  Still, all his time has not been spent on frivolous debauchery, as we learn that he has many noble and heroic characteristics.  He treats Alice with the utmost respect and affection, and their sexual chemistry is explosive.  During their month together, they come to see and love each other, yet they are determined to adhere to the bargain they made.  Nick longs for a real home and wife, but won’t ask Alice to give up her dream, while Alice longs to stay, but is determined to leave, thinking Nick wants her gone.

BLAME IT ON THE DUKE is a fantastic book on so many levels.  The threat of insanity is real, and author Lenora Bell doesn’t wave a magic wand to make it disappear, though she does give hope, as not all members of the family were afflicted.  She also shows us how the duke maintained a somewhat normal life, and how little things like diet and surroundings can be positive influences.  Nick and Alice are wonderful protagonists, and their developing love was romantic and steamy.  The secondary characters like Nick’s father, and the offbeat servants also were prominent parts of the story, and contributed subtle humor and some heart touching moments.  I’m very impressed with my first read by Lenora Bell, and I highly recommend BLAME IT ON THE DUKE, which was exceptionally enjoyable.

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Review – The Truth About Love and Dukes by Laura Lee Guhrke

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

Dear Lady Truelove . . . I have fallen in love, truly and completely in love, for the first time. The man whom I hold in such passionate regard, however, is not of my station. He is a painter, a brilliant artist. Needless to say, my family would not approve . . .

Henry, Duke of Torquil, wouldn’t be caught reading the wildly popular “Dear Lady Truelove” column, but when its advice causes his mother to embark on a scandalous elopement, an outraged Henry decides the author of this tripe must be stopped before she can ruin any more lives. Though Lady Truelove’s identity is a closely guarded secret, Henry has reason to suspect the publisher of the notorious column, beautiful and provoking Irene Deverill, is also its author.

For Irene, it’s easy to advise others to surrender to passion, but when she meets the Duke of Torquil, she soon learns that passion comes at a price. When one impulsive, spur-of-the-moment kiss pulls her into a scorching affair with Henry, it could destroy her beloved newspaper, her career, and her independence. But in the duke’s arms, surrender is so, so sweet…

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The Truth About Love and Dukes: Dear Lady Truelove

My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

 

 

After one youthful passionate and defiant act, Henry Cavanaugh, Duke of Torquil, transformed himself into the perfect aristocrat.  As a young man of nineteen, he was burning with desire for Elena, a shopgirl far below him socially. Since there was no other way to have her, he married her and kept her hidden away from his family and society.  Soon he discovered that the “love” he felt for her was merely lust, and it burned itself out.  After two years of marriage, Elena died, leaving Henry determined to control his carnal side, and to live his life properly and for his dukedom.

Irene Deverill is granddaughter to a viscount, but her mother was disowned when she disregarded her family’s wishes to marry Irene’s father.  After Irene’s mother died, her father went into a tailspin, drinking and running the family publishing business into the ground.  Irene picked up the pieces of the business and started a scandal sheet which contains society gossip and an advice column by “Lady Truelove.”  This wildly successful column attracted Henry’s widowed mother, who wrote a letter anonymously, but with sufficient detail to let everyone know it was she.  It seems that the widowed duchess is considering marrying a younger man, a painter who is well known as a fortune hunter.  When “Lady Truelove” advises the duchess to follow her heart, Henry’s wrath falls upon the paper, and he storms into their office and confronts Irene.

Irene has nothing but scorn for aristocrats, and she’s not intimidated by the irate duke.  She’s a strong woman, a suffragette, the sole support of her family, and I admired her tremendously.  Despite his fury, Henry has not felt such desire for a woman since his reckless marriage.  Though I found Henry initially comes off as toplofty and arrogant, he’s really trying to do what he believes is right and not make mistakes.  This couple is bound to clash, yet they have an intense attraction which leads to a passionate affair.  As the story unfolds amidst the backdrop of Henry trying to convince his mother not to marry, he and Irene manage to fall in love.  Henry is torn, and reliving his past, and quite honestly, Irene has no desire to become a duchess if Henry should ask.  It would seem that they are doomed to part.  THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE AND DUKES is a satisfyingly steamy and romantic story that bridges the gap between two different worlds, and shows how compromise can lead to a happy every after.  I loved the flow and character development  in the book, and enjoyed the read greatly.

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Review – A Warriner to Protect Her by Virginia Heath

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

An heiress in distress and an earl in disgrace… 

When heiress Violet Dunston escapes from an abduction, she finds an unlikely protector in Jack Warriner—a member of one of England’s most infamous families. Ensconced with mysterious Jack behind his manor’s walls, soon escape is the last thing on Letty’s mind!

Jack may be an earl, but his father’s exploits have left him with nothing to offer except a tarnished name. He’s turned his back on the ton, but with Letty tempting him day and night, he finds himself contemplating the unthinkable—a society marriage!

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My Review:

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my review.

A WARRINER TO PROTECT HER opens with a bang, as heiress, Violet (Letty) Dunston, is bound and gagged and being whisked off to Gretna Green.  Her kidnapper is an elderly earl, who is in cahoots with her sleazy uncle, and plans to force her into marriage so he can control her sizable fortune.  When the earl falls asleep, and the area they are traveling is wooded, Letty opts to take a chance and leaps from the carriage.  Though battered from her fall, Letty takes to the woods and manages to elude her captors.

After a rare evening out, Jack Warriner is heading home when he encounters Letty, who by this time is panicked and nearly frozen.  When she collapses, Jack takes her to his home, where he and his three brothers do their best to revive her.  Though there was some doubt, Letty does regain consciousness and begins to recover.  She obviously doesn’t know her rescuers, and is initially very cagey about what she reveals, not sure if they are trustworthy. Eventually, the Warriner brothers learn the truth, and vow to protect Letty, and hide her in their home for the remaining month until she turns twenty-one and gains control of her fortune.

Jack is an honorable man.  He has spent his adult life raising his younger brothers when his parents died, and has worked tirelessly to erase the stain his dissolute father left on the family name.  He also labors to restore their farm, while they live on a shoestring budget.  Jack is actually an earl, but he doesn’t use the title. The work consumes him, and it’s an uphill battle, as it seems that their business contacts still remember the father’s misdeeds instead of Jack’s current honesty and integrity.  This situation has made Jack a very serious man, one with a lot of pride and determination.  He’s not about to let a misguided attraction to a wealthy society girl distract him, or lead him to have false hopes.

After some initial awkward moments, when Letty wants a maid to attend her, then requests that the cook serve different meals, then suggests that the housemaids aren’t adequately cleaning, she realizes that there are no servants and that she has wounded Jack’s pride greatly.  She then takes on the household tasks herself – cleaning, and even learning how to cook.  Letty begins to feel very at home at Markham Manor, and wonders if she might have a permanent place there.  She’s also very attracted to Jack, but confused by his hot and cold manner.

After my initial doubts about Letty, I came to see that she was solid gold inside.  She’s down to earth and not wrapped up in society’s phoniness.  She’s hardworking and caring and passionate, and a perfect match for Jack, if he can just be convinced.  Jack is so beaten down by the burdens he carries, but he doesn’t give up.  He’s leery of relationships, based on what he saw in his parents’ marriage, and his pride recoils from the image of himself being thought a fortune hunter.  A WARRINER TO PROTECT HER is an enjoyable and romantic read with great characters.  I’m looking forward to the upcoming stories about the remaining three brothers, as I already fell a bit in love with them – well, two of them. (I’m reserving judgment on that charming lothario until we’re better acquainted.)  Virginia Heath has written a terrific introduction to this new series, and I’m happy to recommend it.

 

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