The Lady Gets Lucky by Joanna Shupe

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"The woman no one notices . . . 

Shy heiress Alice Lusk is tired of being overlooked by every bachelor. Something has to change, else she’ll be forced to marry a man whose only desire is her fortune. She needs to become a siren, a woman who causes a man’s blood to run hot . . .and she’s just met the perfect rogue to help teach her. 

He’s the life of every party . . . 

Christopher “Kit” Ward plans to open a not-so-reputable supper club in New York City, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to hire the best chef in the city to guarantee its success. Even if it requires giving carnal lessons to a serious-minded spinster who has an in with the chef. Their bedroom instruction grows passionate, and Alice is a much better pupil than Kit had ever anticipated. When the Society gentlemen start to take notice, Kit has to try to win Alice in other ways . . . but is he too late to win her heart?"

The Heiress Hunt by Joanna Shupe

When Maddie's best friend asks for her help in finding a spouse, she quickly puts together a house party and invites all her eligible friends. While Maddie and Harrison were best friends growing up, Harrison has been gone a long time and it would seem that Maddie's feelings for him now are more than just friendship. 
Harrison has returned from being abroad for several years. But he knows what he has always wanted...Maddie as his wife. He asks for her helping in finding a wife, just so that he can spend time with her. Can he convince her that what they feel for one another is more than just a lifelong friendship?

The Devil of Downtown by Joanna Shupe

Justine has dedicated her life trying to bring justice to those that are less fortunate than herself. One of the many ways she does this is to track down deadbeat husbands. One such search brought her to Jack Mulligan, the mastermind behind the largest criminal enterprise in the city. The man she is looking for, works for Jack. She didn't know what to expect when she meets Jack for the first time, but it was not the sizzling attraction she felt for him.
Jack knew of Justine before meeting the youngest Greene sister, he knows everything that goes on in his part of town. When she asks for his help, he gives it to her, but with conditions. She know owes him a favor of his choosing. Whether he ever collects on it, time will tell. But Jack can't seem to get Justine out of his mind and they soon the begin an affair. 
But they both soon realize that what they feel is more than just physical attraction. Can it ever be more?

Tycoon by Joanna Shupe

Tycoon by Joanna Shupe
This is book 0.5 in the Knickerbocker Club series.
Waiting to board a train, Ted Harper is kissed by a woman claiming to be his wife. He goes against his better judgement and invites her to travel with him even though she is probably a swindler.
Clara Dawson is use to taking care of herself, but when she witnesses a murder, she finds herself running with no one to turn to. When help comes in the form of a stranger, Clara decides to go ahead a accept.
Ted and Clara are instantly drawn to one another, but with danger looming all around, can their pretend marriage turn into one in truth?
I was really looking forward to the start of Shupe's newest series, but unfortunately I was disappointed. I think the series definitely has promise, but I just felt like this story was too rushed. I really wish that Shupe had decided to make it full length novel so that we could enjoy the masterful storytelling that I have come to know and love.
Having said that, I am still really looking forward to book one in the series, Magnate, which comes out in April!

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The Lady Hellion by Joanna Shupe

The Lady Hellion by Joanna Shupe
This is book 3 in the Wicked Deceptions series.
Trying to fight for the rights of the poor, Lady Sophia Barnes, has gotten herself challenged to a duel. Not knowing how to fire a gun, she must find someone to teach her. The only person who she dares to ask is Damien "Quint" Beecham, Viscount Quint. The man that broke her heart years ago.
Battling his own demons, Quint doesn't want this intrusion into his life. Especially from the woman he has not stopped wanting. But knowing that Sophia will continue on with or without his help, he reluctantly agrees to help her learn to shoot as well as help her with her cause.
Can these two former sweethearts find the love that each of them are craving?
I loved this story just as much as the other two in the series! Sophia is not your typical society miss and Quint is definitely not your typical lord. They two of them complimented each other very well.
With the added mystery of who is murdering the prostitutes and Quint's condition, the story had me on the edge of my seat throughout! This is definitely one of those stories that you read in one sitting because you just can't put it down.
I can't wait to see what Shupe has in store for us next!

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The Harlot Countess by Joanna Shupe

The Harlot Countess by Joanna Shupe
This is book 2 in the Wicked Deceptions series.
Having been ruined in the eyes of society during her debut, Maggie was quickly married off to the Lord Hawkins. Several years have passed and Maggie once again emerges into society but plays the part of the "Harlot Countess". What others don't know, is that she is the renown artist know as Lemarc who takes pleasure in ridiculing Simon Barrett, the Earl of Winchester for his part in her heart break.
Simon is determined to find out who the artist know as Lemarc is. He is tired of being ridiculed by the man. He is desperate enough to go to his former love and get her expert opinion on the subject. Having his heart broken by Maggie once was hard enough, but can he allow his heart to suffer it again?
What will Simon do when he finds out that the person he is hunting is none other than his former love?
I really enjoyed this story! It is nice to get away from the "prim and proper" debutants that are normally in a historical romance. With Maggie, we get a girl who did the right thing and she was taken advantage of. She then decides to take her life into her own hands and do as she pleases. She isn't out to make anyone happy but herself.
Of course, I would have loved to have seen Simon believe in his love for Maggie when they were younger and stick by her, but then there wouldn't be a story. I did like that he seemed to have been pining for her all this time, serves him right for turning his back on her! But Shupe did a wonderful job of bring him back into my good graces.
I can't wait for the next book in the series, which comes out at the end of May.

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

The Courtesan Duchess by Joanna Shupe

The Courtesan Duchess by Joanna Shupe
This is book 1 in the Wicked Deceptions series.
Having been wedded and not even bedded before her husband took off, Julia, the Duchess of Colton, has finally decided to do something about it. She travels to Venice and acts like the reigning courtesan of London to entice her husband. having been mistreated by her husband's family, she figures if she can get pregnant, her husband's family will have to give her money to support the child. She didn't count on falling for her husband.
Feeling like his marriage was just one more way his father tried to control his life, Nick, the Duke of Colton, ran of to the continent without consummating his marriage. Having had many women over the years, he is surprised when the famed courtesan Juliet Leighton, makes such an impression on him.  After a whirlwind affair, Juliet suddenly disappears.
What will Nick do when he finds out the the woman he has been spending time with is really not a courtesan at all but his estranged wife?
I really enjoyed this story. Julia dealt with the hand she had been delivered, but when things got out of her control she did what was necessary to take back her life. Nick never got to know his wife just because his father picked her out for him. He didn't want anything to do with her. Seeing the two get to know each other not as husband and wife but as lovers was an interesting twist for a romance novel.
This was my first novel by Shupe and it will definitely not be my last. I loved Simon in this story and I am so happy to see his book is next!

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