One Wild Winter's Eve by Anne Barton

One Wild Winter's Eve by Anne Barton
This is book 4 in the Honeycote series.
Lady Rose Sherbour was rendered mute after seeing a traumatizing event as a young girl. But that didn't stop her from having a wonderful summer with the stable boy. They were able to communicate without words. Even though they were very young, she could sense the connection between them even then. But he just disappeared one day and Rose has no idea what had become of him. Now speaking again and moving about in society, Rose runs into her stable boy at a most unexpected place.
Charles Holland never imagined that he would see Lady Rose again. When she shows up to stay at the home of his employer, he realizes that his feelings for her haven't changed in all the years they have been apart. When Rose asks him to help find information about her mother, Charles can't refuse.
Will the difference in their stations keep this unlikely couple apart?
Once again Barton put together a wonderful story! It's not often that we see a story where the H/H have such class difference. But once again, Barton was able to pull it off. I always love her stories because they always contain some mystery in which the H/H need to solve. That just enhances the story as it puts them into situations in which they normally wouldn't have found themselves in.
I've loved this series, but I think this is the last one....so sad!! I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next!!

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Scandalous Summer Nights by Anne Barton

Scandalous Summer Nights by Anne Barton
This is book 3 in the Honeycote series.
Everyone knows that Olivia Sherbourne is in love with James Averill, but when she learns that he is going on an extended expedition to Egypt she decides she better make her move. She must declare her feelings to him before he leaves.
James has always found Olivia attractive, but what kind of gentleman would he be if he lusted after his best friend's sister?  Knowing that he must get away from Olivia before he does something stupid, he leaves for the country. He never expected Olivia to follow him.
Realizing that following James and lying to her family about her destination was wrong, Olivia decides to go ahead and travel to where her family thinks she is. James wouldn't be a gentleman if he allowed her to travel alone, and insists that he travel with her.
Can Olivia use this time to make James realize that she is his destiny?
I just love this series and this book was no exception. Olivia has known that James was her destiny and she just needed to convince him of it. I loved watching her go after her dreams. James, trying to be the gentleman, tried very hard to not fall under her spell.  It was great fun watching the back and forth between these two.
Definitely one for the keeper shelf. I can't wait to see what Barton has in store for us next!

You can get this book at the following retailers:

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books A Million | Chapters | IndieBound | Powell's | The Book Depository

Thanks go to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) via NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.

To All the Rakes I've Loved Before by Anne Barton

To All the Rakes I've Loved Before by Anne Barton

This is book 1.5 of the Honeycote Series.

Amelia Wimple gets an unexpected visitor late one evening (you could call it early morning!) by the man that had jilted her. She can't imagine what he is doing at her home, but soon learns that his best friend has been injured and needs a place to stay. Since Amelia's mother is out of town and she rarely ventures out into society, he thought her home would be the perfect place for Lord Stephen Brookes to recover.

Stephen is known to be a rakehell and a gambler. His injuries were sustained from the man he owed money to. During his short recovery period, Stephen and Amelia have an immediate attraction to each other and quickly act on those feelings.

This was a very quick read (I read it in an hour) but very enjoyable. We get to see a small glimpse of Olivia and Rose Sherbourne, whom we meet in When She Was Wicked. I'm hoping this will tie me over until the next book comes out later this month.

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Thanks go to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

When She Was Wicked by Anne Barton

When She Was Wicked by Anne Barton.

This is book 1 of The Honeycote Series.

Anabelle Honeycote is a seamstress on Bond Street that is barely making enough money to feed her mother, sister and herself.  Her mother's medical expenses have to be paid and she is behind in her rent. As a seamstress, Anabelle (Belle to her friends and family) overhears lots of gossips while making the necessary adjustments to her customers gowns. On the occasions when she is truly desperate, she uses this information to blackmail the "offender" asking only for enough money so that she and her family can survive.

Belle's latest bit of gossip is about the sister of Owen Sherbourne, the Duke of Huntford. When Owen gets the blackmail letter, he can't believe that someone is trying to harm his sister with this bit of gossip.  He sets out to trap the blackmailer at the drop off point. To Owen's surprise, it is a woman that he captures and it's none other that the seamstress that is making his sister's dressing.

Belle and Owen strike a deal. Belle will move into the Duke's home to make a whole new wardrobe for his sisters in exchange for not turning Belle into the authorities.  As much as each of them is attracted to the other, they face the obstacle of their stations. A seamstress can not get involved with a Duke!

After reading this book, I was surprised to find out that this was a debut novel.  It was very well written and I often found myself laughing out loud at times and toward the end of the book their were a couple of tears.  Belle's sister, Daphne, is the star of book 2 and I can't wait to read it.

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