The Wicked Wedding of Miss Ellie Vyne

By night Ellie Vyne fleeces unsuspecting aristocrats as the dashing Count de Bonneville. By day she avoids her sisters' matchmaking schemes and dreams up torments for her childhood nemesis—the arrogant, far-too-handsome-for-his-own-good James Hartley. Her latest prank: "winning" the Hartley diamonds in a card game from James's mistress.

James finally has a lead on the thieving Count de Bonneville, tracking him to a disreputable inn. He bursts in on none other than the brazen, irritating, nearly naked Ellie Vyne. Convinced she is the count's mistress, James decides it's best to keep his enemies close. Very close. He must get those diamonds back, and seducing Ellie will be the perfect bait.

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What a cute story this is, fast passed with a lovely romantic ending. I really enjoyed watching James try to keep up with Ellie, as she was a bit wild. A perfect fun couple I say. I definitely recommend this story as it is lots of fun read.

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Sweet Surrender

Under Faith Malone's deceptively soft exterior lies a woman who knows exactly what she wants: a strong man who'll take without asking - because she's willing to give him everything...

Dallas cop Gray Montgomery is on a mission: find the guy who killed his partner and bring him to justice. So far, he's found a link between the killer and Faith - and if Gray has to get close to her to catch the killer, so be it.

Faith is sweet and feminine, everything Gray wants and desires in a woman, but he suspects she's playing games. No way would she allow a man to call the shots in their relationship. Or would she?

Faith sees in Gray the strong, dominant man she needs, but he seems determined to keep her at a distance. So she takes matters into her own hands to prove to him it's no game she's playing. She's willing to surrender to the right man. Gray would like to be that man. But catching his partner's killer has to be his first priority - until Faith is threatened and Gray realizes he will do anything to protect her...

Review as on Goodreads by Sassy Amy:

Wow! Much better than the Fifty Shades series! Written before it & this Gray came first! Go figure!!

So Gray is trying to catch his partner's murderer. Faith's mother is living with the man Gray is after. He takes leave from th police department in Dallas & goes to work for Faith's adoptive father at his security firm under the pretense of getting close to Faith to catch the mother leading to her lover.

Faith as it turns out is an innocent victim of her mother & Gray decides he needs to protect her. She wants to be dominated. He wants to dominate... Sooo it happens!

I loved it! I was so embarrassed for her a few times, I felt her frustration & then it got HOT! All in all it was great!
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The Scottish Witch

Portia Maclean believes she is beyond love and marriage. Then one moonlit night, while attempting a daring masquerade in a desperate bid to protect her family, she finds herself swept off her feet by a powerful stranger. But what will he do once he discovers she has betrayed him?

Harry Chattan is fighting for his family. For two hundred years the Chattan men have been destroyed by love . . . and now he's come to Scotland on the hunt for a witch to break the curse. Instead he finds himself bewitched by Portia. Harry has vowed to fight the demons that torture him.

But will that battle destroy her as well?

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When compared to the first book in the series, this one is definitely slower paced however still quite compelling, heartfelt with a nice mix of characters. Portia is a very family orientated woman, devoted and headstrong as well as a good provider. Harry doesn't fall short off the mark, even though not expected of him. His love for his brother is overwhelming and beautiful. Both characters showed so much love for their family - a joy to read.

Can't wait for the next book in the series, The Devil's Heart: The Chattan Curse.
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Seducing Mr.Knightly

For ages, it seems, advice columnist Annabelle Swift has loved Derek Knightly, editor-owner of The London Weekly, from a distance. Determined to finally attract her boss's attention, she seeks advice from her loyal readers—who offer Annabelle myriad suggestions . . . from lower-cut bodices (success!) and sultry gazes (disaster!) to a surprise midnight rendezvous (wicked!).

Derek never really took note of his shy, wallflower lady writer. But suddenly she's exquisite . . . and he can't get Annabelle out of his mind! She must be pursuing someone, but who? For some inexplicable reason, the thought of her with another man makes Knightly insanely jealous.

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A refreshing fun story filled with change and growth as well as heaps of laugh out loud moments. Absolutely loved the characters, especially Annabelle- a courages woman and Derek Knightly- what a hero!

This one is filled with heart and is not to be missed.
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Rake with a Frozen Heart

Waking up in a stranger's bed, Henrietta Markham encounters the most darkly sensual man she has ever met. The last thing she remembers is being attacked by a housebreaker—yet being rescued by the notorious Earl of Pentland feels much more dangerous!

Since the cataclysmic failure of his marriage, ice has flowed in Rafe St. Alban's veins. But meeting impetuous, all-too-distracting governess Henrietta heats his blood to the boiling point.

When she's accused of theft, Rafe finds himself offering to clear her name. Can Henrietta's innocence bring this hardened rake to his knees?

Review as on Goodreads by Sassy~Amy

This was a surprise! Best of all this book was written by an author from the UK about the Historical UK. The english spelling was such terminology was great! Obviously not an american describing something they aren't really familiar with!

This was a great short story. Not a Novella.

Henrietta is a governess accused if stealing heirloom jewels from her employer. After whitnessing the break in, being knocked unconscious by the housebreaker, left for dead in a ditch, she is rescued by the notorious rake, (Rafe) the next door neighbor(neighbour) After her escape from the accusing employer, she stoys away in Rafe's carriage as he leaves for London. He find her & offers to help her clear her name.

Rafe is a Rake and not until the end do you find out his true story even though parts are told throughout. I was surprised & never saw it coming. Many things were hinted atm but none were useless fillers in this fast paced story. Every line had a reason, which made it a great story; NOT something randomly pieced together as an after thought.

This was a hard to put down story when I had to put it down. It put me in a bad snappy mood when I had to run my errands I couldn't wait to get back to read the rest!

The only bad part is the cover. Neither character looks or dresses as described. I'm glad I didn't see the cover only saw the title. I may not have read it.

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Dragon's Moon

DRAGON’S MOON

by Lucy Monroe

ISBN-10: 0425246620

ISBN-13: 978-0425246627

Children of the Moon Novel #4

When Eirik, the only living dragon shifter, and prince of the Ean, killed her brother, Ciara was left alone to face her prophetic dreams. Now, in order to find the wolves’ sacred stone and save all the Chrechte from destruction, she needs her enemy’s help.

Eirik was only protecting the children of his people, but that day in the forest left a mark on him as well. Controlling his dragon’s fire is the most difficult thing he’s ever done—until he and Ciara are forced to face not only their shared tumultuous past, but a hallowed bond stronger than they realize. As avowed enemies and predestined mates, their quest ushers them into a world of great danger, and a passion hotter than the dragon’s fire.

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This book is a cocktail mix of paranormal with Scotland - an absolute love affair. Lucy's writing is filled with passion and life, each word is felt to the core of your being, flowing with ease. A must read series. Highly recommended.

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After Dark With a Scoundrel

Young, tender, and highly impressionable, Lady Regan can’t help but be intrigued by her brother’s wayward friends—the wickedly charming Lords of Vice. One man in particular, the dashing Lord Hugh Mordare (known simply as “Dare” among the ton), utterly captivates her—in spite of his reputation as a notorious womanizer. But when she steals an innocent kiss from Dare, Regan is swiftly packed off to boarding school, safely away from danger…and desire.

Five years later, Regan returns—a proper lady and ravishing beauty. Miss Swann’s Academy for Young Ladies has taught her how to behave in polite society. But all the training in the world cannot extinguish her love for Dare. Now, she hopes to beat the master of seduction at his own game—by daring Dare to love her in return. This time, both of their hearts are on the line…and winner takes all.

Reviewed by Milena's Book Corner

Of all the Lords of Vice series, this one was by far the best. There was an instant chemistry between Regan and Dare making their relationship a thrilling journey straight from the very beginning. I loved Regan as she's both a lady and a rebel. A great fast read, at times a bit frustrating. I recommend it.
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The Husband Hunt

Let the hunt begin…

Lisa Madison wants a husband, and she has just the candidate in mind: Robert Langley. Trouble is, the infuriating man insists on seeing her as the impish girl she once was—even as every other gentleman in London has taken notice of her womanly…charms. When her beauty lands her in danger, it’s Robert who comes to the rescue…only to announce his affections are not of the romantic variety!

Robert saw enough sorrow in his parents’ union to know he wants nothing to do with marriage, which is exactly what he’ll be trapped into if he acts on his desire for the irksome siren. And then Lisa does what Robert least expects: gives up on him! As feigned indifference gives way, blistering passion burns at last. But just before the pair can give in to hard-won bliss, an enemy with unfinished business lurks threatening to destroy them both.

Review as on Goodreads by Sassy~Amy

I am purely rating this book as it fits in the series. NOT as a stand alone book.

This book was the best of the series. There was only 2 pages explaining the last 2 books instead of a 1/2 repeat like the second. I did not find myself skipping pages like I did in the other books.

Lisa is the youngest of the Madison sisters. She has been in love with her neighbor Robert her entire life. While in London a couple seasons ago, during her sisters troubles, she met Mrs. Mason, who kidnaps her & her maid in order to sell her to a man who wants to marry her. He is referred to as the Suitor. She helps the maid escape & has her go to Robert for help. Robert rescues her. He tells her brothers-in-law what happened & they come up with a plan to protect Lisa. In the meantime, Robert rebuffs Lisa, so she decides to go husband hunting & forget Robert. Robert doesn't like that idea.

It was a great action packed story with constant attempts to kidnap Lisa & Robert running to her rescue. It is so easy to figure out who is the suitor right away, even though it tries to steer you another way. BUT Lisa was fun...

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Knight (Unfinished Hero, #1)

Anya Gage has learned that to get anything good in life, you have to work for it. She has no expectations, no dreams.

Then she finds herself at a party where she doesn’t want to be and she meets Knight.

Knight Sebring knows who he is, what he wants and what he likes. And he gets it. But he never expected something as sweet as Anya Gage to wander into his bedroom during a party he did not expect to be having to borrow his phone.

Knight tries to leave Anya to the life she deserves of white picket fences and a man who watches football on Sundays – good, normal and clean. But when Anya comes to his nightclub and finds herself in a situation, he knows someone has to look after her, he can’t fight it anymore and he decides that man will be him.

Knight teaches Anya that, just as with the bad, in life you should also expect the good. And he teaches her this by giving it to her.

But Knight has a dark past and just as he desires Anya for exactly who she is, he fears when she finds out exactly the man he has become and always intends to be, she’ll leave him for good, normal and clean.

Review as on Goodreads by Sassy~Amy

If you liked the fifty shades books, you will LOVE this one! Way better, less bullshit & MMMMmmmm Mmmmmm Mmmmm! Knight is it!!!

His life is as bad & he is as redeemed, but he doesn't change his ways! You just end up LOVING the bad guy!!

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