Lady Lucy Jeffries Tenet was forced into a marriage. Bad enough, she was labeled Unlucky Lucy for minor incidents among the ton, her marriage doesn’t have a good start either, and she’s a widow before it barely begins. More fodder for the rags. Her friends invite her to a house party, though, and her plan to rescue the fox before the hunt starts leads Lucy down the path of her moniker again.
I enjoyed this story so much. Not only the human characters but the furry one as well is so heart-warming. There was a section where I became a watering pot, but all ended well.
Miss Kathleen “Katie” Latham’s finacé and friend was
murdered in front of her. Over a year later, she finally agrees to venture back
into Society. Fear has kept her prisoner. Her life starts changing when she meets
an intriguing man at the ball. Sadly, the nightmares she’d been having
continued.
Lord Sebastian “Slice” Soren isn’t looking to be
leg-shackled. Willing widows are enough for him. But something about his
friend’s little sister keeps him spellbound. She’s an innocent, yet he can’t
get her out of his thoughts.
A Widow’s Perfect Rogue is Katie’s brother Thomas Lathan’s
story and gives more background to one of the villains in this excellent story.
Miss Lydia Hammond enjoyed being a companion to the Duchess of Featherly. Especially when her three friends joined her, the Golden Duchesses, so when she was told she wouldn’t be needed anymore, but they had another position for her as a governess… She chose to take the position. Either that or lose her independence and marry.
I loved this story. The children and dog are adorable, and I also liked the other characters.
Lady Charlotte “Charlie” Penrose and the women in her family are unique. A secret that must be kept. They’ve come for the yearly ball in Bocka Morrow, where many are unique, like her family. Witches.
It is a short story packed with adventure, humor, and romance. Exciting characters: human, feline, and equine.
Carlton Coleman, the fifth Duke of Richmond, is content
running the gentlemen’s club he inherited from his uncle. His mother does want
to see him married, but that’s not for him. Then she goes rampaging through his
club, looking for her brother.
Lady Catherine Campbell didn’t think when she ran into a
gentlemen’s club, unchaperoned, looking for Edward. She’d lost her father and
older brother. She couldn’t let anything happen to her twin because some woman
was bewitching him.
It’s a short story but full of adventure. I loved it!
Elizabeth Rollins misses her father. He had remarried in hopes of a mother to his daughters, but Delores wasn’t that, and now that their father is gone…their stepmother is even more challenging for Penny and Elizabeth to live with.
A shorter story but full of drama and romance. The evil stepmother and stepbrother for the reader to dislike, and other charming characters that grabbed this reader’s heart.
Viscount Thomas Latham noticed a woman and was captivated.
So when she walked into the Duke of Clarence’s ball…he knew she’d be his. He
was going to court her. Everything was falling into place. Or so he thought.
Lady Frankie didn’t believe in love at first sight until
she met the viscount at a ball. Only when Thomas disappeared without a word
everything changed.
Five years later, and much ground behind them, they meet
again at another ball at the duke’s home. Both had felt betrayed and abandoned
five years ago. Now, a truth neither of them knew about will be revealed.
This novella is packed full of humor, romance, and unique
characters.
Alan Hardin, the third Earl of Halsburg, decides it’s time
to check on his wards. After his uncle died in a carriage accident…he gained
the earldom and the two young ladies as his wards. And now he’s receiving
threatening notes.
Elizabeth Rollins misses her father. He had remarried in
hopes of a mother to his daughters, but Delores wasn’t that, and now that their
father is gone…their stepmother is even more challenging for Penny and
Elizabeth to live with.
A shorter story but full of drama and romance. The evil stepmother and stepbrother for the reader to dislike, and other charming characters that grabbed this reader’s heart.
The Wedding Wager
Odds
on an Earl by Anna St. Claire
Lord Nicholas de Lorris, the fifth Earl of Crewe, would
rather not go to a house party, but he agrees to go with his mother. He decided
to ride his new, not completely broken, colt there so he could use the excuse
of training Chalmers to get out of some festivities. Unfortunately, things
don’t turn out as planned.
Lady Alora Owens tried to snatch an invite off the tray
before it reached her father, but she failed this time. She doesn’t like
attending Society parties and has no plans to marry. But here she is.
An incident with Chalmers, the colt, has Nick and Alora
meeting at the stable soon after their arrival. And before they know it, one of
the older women, who likes to think of herself as a matchmaker, has a wager on
them. A short but enjoyable story.
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Slade Mason, the Earl of Drake, returned home
on his ship to find that his brother, Graham Mason, the Marquess of Hertford,
was in a serious carriage accident, leaving his father dead and Graham with
serious injuries. And it seems that it might not have been an accident.
Returning to the family home in Dover, Slade runs into his friend’s little
sister. Only, Bella isn’t so little anymore.
Lady Arabella “Bella” Stewart had admired Slade
for a long time. He’d come to their home with Percy, but he’d never noticed
her…or so she thought. So she was more than excited that he started courting
her.
A bad time to start courting, for sure. There
was danger in the air, and Slade had to find out who their enemy was before
anyone else was hurt. This is a shorter story but packed full of suspense and
romance, with the added comic relief from Gracie, the dog.
Lady
Susan Winslow was outraged to find her father had betrothed her to some old
earl. Her parents' marriage was a love match, and she wanted no less for
herself.
Lord Grayson Harding had inherited the title since his father and elder brother passed away. His mother was trying to find a wife for him...so he took it into his own hands to find a wife and goes signs a betrothal agreement. When he runs into his old friend, he finds more than friendship. Something odd is going on with her brother and her stepmother raises the hair on the back of his neck.
A wonderful novella. I loved the characters...except for the villain, of course. It has a hint of Christmastide magic, too.
**Sensual content
Lord
Adam Hunter had come home from the war with his world a different place than he
had planned. Anger and betrayal had pushed him to something he shouldn't have
done. But that was behind him now. Life finally brightened when someone from
his past reminded him of better times.
Colin Nelson, the fifth Earl of Shefford, won a building while
gambling. He hoped it would be perfect to open a fencing salon for his brother
to run. What he didn't expect was for it to be occupied by a beautiful woman
who ran an orphanage. Things didn't quite turn out as Colin expected.
Once Upon a Haunted Heart
Lady Violet Hanson is excited to be betrothed
to the most wonderful, handsome man. However, odd things begin to happen as it
gets closer to their wedding. Dreams, accidents, uneasiness.
Edward Baxter, the Earl of Whitlock, is still
getting used to his new position. A year or so ago, his cousin Daniel died in
the war, and then his uncle died. Bringing the title to him. When accidents
happen and he sees a ghostly woman, he decides it’s time to investigate more
into his late cousin’s life.
The dying words of a young woman betrayed by
her betrothed’s father are a curse. She won’t be here in life to have justice
done, but perhaps even in her death… This is a short but full story.
Michael Ballard, the Seventh Duke of Clarence, never wanted
to be a duke. Never wanted to get married. After all, he was a second son. But,
life changed when his brother died, and Michael discovered that a betrothal
agreement came along with the dukedom.
Lady Isabelle Griffith thought she was safe from having to
become a duchess after Daniel died. She was wrong. Michael was much more caring
and kind than his brother, but still, she had a fear that didn’t go along with
the life a duchess would have to lead.
A short story full of page-turning excitement. I won’t say anything more, as it could contain spoiler alerts.
Embattled Hearts Series
Wicked Earls' Club - Multi-Author Series
Lord
Thomas Bergen belongs to a club of bachelor earls, and he's enjoying his single
life. That is until a small donkey he names Clarence changes everything. At
first, it's just another widow he plans on wooing. But, something changes this
Christmastide season.
Elizabeth Newton may be a widow, but she has three children to look after and isn't going to be some rogue's play toy. But she does love the adorable donkey he's brought to add to her menagerie. He's quite the unusual little critter. Too much time around the handsome earl isn't good for her, though. He's as...or more...charming than little Clarence.
Loved this story. It's so humorous, and Clarence, with his antics, and little Marie, with her childish lisp, add so much to the story. Aunt Faith and Aunt Jane are unique in their own ways, and being put in the same house adds even more humor.
**Sensual content
Alan Hardin, the third Earl of Halsburg, decides it’s time
to check on his wards. After his uncle died in a carriage accident…he gained
the earldom and the two young ladies as his wards. And now he’s receiving
threatening notes.
Elizabeth Rollins misses her father. He had remarried in
hopes of a mother to his daughters, but Delores wasn’t that, and now that their
father is gone…their stepmother is even more challenging for Penny and
Elizabeth to live with.
A shorter story but full of drama and romance. The evil stepmother and stepbrother for the reader to dislike, and other charming characters that grabbed this reader’s heart.
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