The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan
The Duke's Match Girl by Lila DiPasqua
Much Ado About Dutton by Claudia Dain
Cynders and Ashe by Elizabeth Boyle
Cynders & Ashe by Elizabeth Boyle.
This is a short story (less than 10,000 words) that was originally published in The Mammoth Book of Regency Romance.
Five years ago, Ella Cynders was the companion to a young lady bent on following her heart. While her employer was eloping, Ella had to stand in her place at the masked ball where Viscount Ashe was looking for a wife.
While there, Ella and the Viscount find a passion that is unforgettable. Unfortunately, Ella is forced to leave the ball before the unmasking.
Viscount Ashe has spend the last five years looking for the love of his life. If he doesn't find her, he will have to choose another. Will he find her at this year's ball?
Ella finally has a way to get into the Ashe ball again. Will she find the man who stole her heart?
For such a short story, it was a good read. Although this is a typical Cinderella story, Boyle has put a nice twist to it. I would have loved more to the story, but knew it would be short going into it.
Caroline and the Duke by Sabrina Darby
You can get this book at Amazon.
Thanks go to NetGalley and Sabrina Darby for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
The Rake's Redemption by Sherrill Bodine
You can get this book at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Thanks go to NetGalley and Diversion Books for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
A Woman Entangled by Cecilia Grant
The Rogue's Proposal by Jennifer Haymore
Lord Lukas Hawkins is hunting for his missing mother. His information has led him to hunt for Roger Morton. Emma Anderson is also hunting for Roger Morton. She believes that he has stolen all of her family's money and killed her husband.
Emma proposes that they hunt for Morton together. She has more knowledge of the man, so Lukas agrees. Their journey takes them across England and Emma soon realizes that there is more to Lukas than his reputation as a rogue.
The hunt for Morton brings them back to London where things escalate with the search and between Emma and Lukas. Can Emma get over her fear of Lukas being like her dead husband and will Lukas believe that he is good enough for Emma?
Emma proposes that they hunt for Morton together. She has more knowledge of the man, so Lukas agrees. Their journey takes them across England and Emma soon realizes that there is more to Lukas than his reputation as a rogue.
The hunt for Morton brings them back to London where things escalate with the search and between Emma and Lukas. Can Emma get over her fear of Lukas being like her dead husband and will Lukas believe that he is good enough for Emma?
The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore
The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore.
This is book one in the House of Trent Series.
Sarah Osborne has been in love with Simon Hawkins, the duke of Trent, since she met him. Being the gardener's daughter, Sarah knows that nothing could ever come from it.
A forbidden kiss leaves Simon wanting more, but his strict moral code keeps him from pressing Sarah for more. When the Duchess of Trent goes missing, Sarah is promoted to lady's companion. Simon wants someone to help his sister while they are in London investigating his mother's disappearance.
Simon knows that it is time to get married and produce the needed heir, but he can't stop thinking about Sarah. Unfortunately, he needs the proper bride and soon becomes betrothed.
Between the blackmail, the missing Duchess and all the secrets being kept, will Simon and Sarah find happiness?
I LOVED this book. Simon tried so hard to keep his family from scandal, but it seemed to just come knocking at his door. I loved that he finally did something for himself and not to save the family name. I found myself laughing out loud and loving every minute of the love story. I have definitely fallen in love with the Trent family and can't wait for the remaining stories in the series. Next in line is Lukas, the family bad boy! I can't wait to see who tames him.
This is book one in the House of Trent Series.
Sarah Osborne has been in love with Simon Hawkins, the duke of Trent, since she met him. Being the gardener's daughter, Sarah knows that nothing could ever come from it.
A forbidden kiss leaves Simon wanting more, but his strict moral code keeps him from pressing Sarah for more. When the Duchess of Trent goes missing, Sarah is promoted to lady's companion. Simon wants someone to help his sister while they are in London investigating his mother's disappearance.
Simon knows that it is time to get married and produce the needed heir, but he can't stop thinking about Sarah. Unfortunately, he needs the proper bride and soon becomes betrothed.
Between the blackmail, the missing Duchess and all the secrets being kept, will Simon and Sarah find happiness?
I LOVED this book. Simon tried so hard to keep his family from scandal, but it seemed to just come knocking at his door. I loved that he finally did something for himself and not to save the family name. I found myself laughing out loud and loving every minute of the love story. I have definitely fallen in love with the Trent family and can't wait for the remaining stories in the series. Next in line is Lukas, the family bad boy! I can't wait to see who tames him.
Gentlemen Prefer Mischief by Emily Greenwood
Wicked Little Secrets by Susanna Ives
Wicked Little Secrets by Susanna Ives.
Vivienne Taylor is engaged to be married. She is sure that by marrying John Vandergrift that she will finally win the approval of her family and save them from ruin. Her father's business will not survive if she doesn't marry John and he will be thrown in debtors prison.
Vivienne's long time friend, Viscount Dashiell, has finally come home. Unfortunately, her intended doesn't want her to have anything to do with the Viscount because he is has a horrible reputation. She promises that she will not have anything to do with him.
Vivienne tries to keep her promise of keeping her distance from Dashiell, but when she believes that her beloved aunt is being blackmailed she turns to her friend for help.
Dashiell, of course, agrees to help Vivienne. He would do anything for her. Vivienne has has a place in his heart since she was a little child. Now that she has grown up, he can't get her out of his mind. He has to keep reminding himself that she in engaged and that he is no good for her.
While investigating the supposed blackmail, they learn that there is much more going on. Between all the secrets that they uncover, can Vivienne and Dashiell discover the truth and find true love?
I really LOVED this book. Vivienne is not the typical Victorian woman, but tries so hard to please the man she is engaged to. Lucky for us, she does not succeed. Vivienne and Dashiell's antics were hilarious! I loved the chemistry between the two. They had the bond of friendship forged from so many years of knowing each other and that showed up in how they related to each other and how they just "clicked". One of the best parts of the book was the conversations held between Dashiell and his grandfather. I was actually laughing out loud during those scenes. I will definitely be checking out this author's other book, Rakes and Radishes. I hope that it is as good as this one. I can't wait to see what this author come up with next!
Vivienne Taylor is engaged to be married. She is sure that by marrying John Vandergrift that she will finally win the approval of her family and save them from ruin. Her father's business will not survive if she doesn't marry John and he will be thrown in debtors prison.
Vivienne's long time friend, Viscount Dashiell, has finally come home. Unfortunately, her intended doesn't want her to have anything to do with the Viscount because he is has a horrible reputation. She promises that she will not have anything to do with him.
Vivienne tries to keep her promise of keeping her distance from Dashiell, but when she believes that her beloved aunt is being blackmailed she turns to her friend for help.
Dashiell, of course, agrees to help Vivienne. He would do anything for her. Vivienne has has a place in his heart since she was a little child. Now that she has grown up, he can't get her out of his mind. He has to keep reminding himself that she in engaged and that he is no good for her.
While investigating the supposed blackmail, they learn that there is much more going on. Between all the secrets that they uncover, can Vivienne and Dashiell discover the truth and find true love?
I really LOVED this book. Vivienne is not the typical Victorian woman, but tries so hard to please the man she is engaged to. Lucky for us, she does not succeed. Vivienne and Dashiell's antics were hilarious! I loved the chemistry between the two. They had the bond of friendship forged from so many years of knowing each other and that showed up in how they related to each other and how they just "clicked". One of the best parts of the book was the conversations held between Dashiell and his grandfather. I was actually laughing out loud during those scenes. I will definitely be checking out this author's other book, Rakes and Radishes. I hope that it is as good as this one. I can't wait to see what this author come up with next!
You can find this book at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Thanks go to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
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