Once Dishonored by Mary Jo Putney

Lucas doesn't want to go back into society, but knows that he must. His reputation is tarnished because of something that happened during the war and he know that he will be snubbed. Once at the ball, he notices someone else that seems to be in the same situation that he is. What else is he to do, but to ask her to dance...
Since Kendra's divorce, she has also been snubbed by society. Having done nothing wrong, other than deciding not to put up with her husband any longer, she decides to brave the censor of the ton by attending a ball. She is not surprised to find that everyone is still giving her the cut direct, that is until Lucas asks her to dance.
Being treated similarly by the ton, Kendra and Lucas develop a friendship. When Lucas learns what Kendra has been going through with her husband and that she can no longer see her son, he jumps at the chance to help her. In their quest, will they find their own HEA?

Once a Spy by Mary Jo Putney

Suzanne has been working as a seamstress since her husband was killed and she was rescued from a harem. This is a long way from how she lived as the Comtesse de Chambron. When her late husband's cousin tracks her down, she is happy to see a familiar face. But when he proposes marriage, she has to weigh her options. After the treatment she received in the harem, she never wants to be under the control of a man again. But she knows if she remarries, her living situation would be much better.
Simon has resigned his commission after Napoleon's abdication. When he returns to London, he learns that his late cousin's widow is trying to make her way alone. They had enjoyed each other's company when they were younger, so he proposes that they marry. He soon learns of Suzanne's ordeals and they agree to a marriage with no intimacy. 
But they both soon learn that they are people that like physical contact and Simon hopes that Suzanne will change her mind about being intimate. But Simon's touch brings back memories that Suzanne wants to leave in the past. Can this couple that is starting to fall in love make their marriage one in truth?

Seduction on a Snowy Night by Madeline Hunter, Sabrina Jeffries and Mary Jo Putney

A CHRISTMAS ABDUCTION by Madeline Hunter
Adam finds himself abducted on the way to his cousin's for Christmas. He has no money, so can't imagine that they want to ransom him. Caroline has a bone to pick with the baron, and has decided to keep him at her home until he gives into what she demands. But what happens when she starts to see a different side to him?
A PERFECT MATCH by Sabrina Jeffries 
Cassandra and her cousin are abducted from a ball by Lord Heywood. Although they later learn he did it to protect them from a scoundrel. They both seem to be attracted to each other, but she soon learns that Heywood is looking for an heiress, which everyone believes she is not...  Can these two get their HEA?
ONE WICKED WINTER’S NIGHT by Mary Jo Putney 
Diana and Anthony had fallen in love at an early age, but they were torn apart. In the man time, Diana travels all over the world. When she comes back, she soon runs into Anthony and the spark is still there. She doesn't think their romance can be revived, but Anthony has other plans. Who will win this battle of wills?

The Last Chance Christmas Ball by Putney, Beverley, Bourne, Rice, Cornick, Elliott, Gracie and King

The Last Chance Christmas Ball by Mary Jo Putney, Jo Beverley, Joanna Bourne, Patricia Rice, Nicola Cornick, Cara Elliott, Anne Gracie and Susan King.
A second chance at love...
Childhood friends become lovers...
Childhood sweethearts reunited...
Spouses reconnecting...
Strangers finding love...
You can't go wrong with this anthology!  It covers almost all the different types of storylines that you might want to find in a romance story. I loved how even though the stories were all written by different authors, they were all connected to the Christmas Ball that was taking place. You even have the characters crossing over into each others stories. I really hope that they decided to do it again as I throughly enjoyed the whole book!

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Thanks go out to Kensington Books via NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.

Not Always a Saint by Mary Jo Putney

Not Always a Saint by Mary Jo Putney
This is book 7 in the Lost Lords series.
Daniel Herbert has suddenly inherited a title that he has no use for. He is a doctor by trade and doesn't want the burden that the title will bring to him. But knowing that he take up the mantle, he heads to London to find a bride that can run his estate for him while he continues to practice medicine.
Jessie Kelham's looks have caused her more pain than anything else in her life. As a recent widow, she would like nothing better than to stay in her home and enjoy raising her daughter. But when her nephew by marriage threatens to take away her daughter's heritage, Jessie realizes that she needs a high born husband to help protect her.
Daniel and Jessie can't seem to fight their attraction for each other even when the other is not what they think they wanted. Can they make a marriage work?
After reading Not Quite a Wife, I wondered who Putney would pair Daniel with. He was so dedicated to his work that he didn't seem to have time to find a significant other. I really liked the twist of Daniel inheriting a title. It forced him to go into society when he wouldn't have gone back had he the choice.
The chemistry between Daniel and Jessie was red hot from the very beginning. It was always sizzling at the surface every time they were near one another.  When chemistry is that strong, it is hard to deny it.
I really enjoyed this story and I can't wait to see what Putney has for us next!

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Not Quite a Wife by Mary Jo Putney

Not Quite a Wife by Mary Jo Putney
This is book 6 in the Lost Lords series.
Married when they were quite young, Laurel Herbert and James Kirkland separated and have been living their own lives for the past 10 years. That is until James is brought into Laurel's infirmary one day. Having been beat up and in the midst of a fever, James thinks he is dreaming of being intimate with his wife. That is until a month later Laurel informs James that she is pregnant.
Having lost his wife once, James will do anything in his power to get his wife back. They agree to at least be cordial to each other for the sake of the baby. Laurel moves to London to live with James for a month to see if they can make it work.
Can James convenience Laurel that their marriage is worth saving and make it a marriage in truth?
Let me start by saying that I haven't read the stories that come before this in the series. I had planned on doing so, but it just didn't happen.  There were a few parts in which I had wished that I had (it would have been easier to keep everyone straight), but even saying that I don't think it took away from my enjoyment of the story not having read them.
I really liked James. He wanted his marriage to work so badly, but when it didn't he thought that that was what he deserved.  I was heartbroken for him.  I thought that Laurel was a little too judgemental when she left him after a year of marriage, but then we wouldn't have a storyline would we?
This is definitely a series that I want to go back and read. The next book in the series is about Laurel's brother and it looks to be just as good!

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Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books A Million | IndieBound | Bookish

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