Series: The Survivors, #7.5
Traits & Tropes: anthology: second chance; forbidden romance
Publication Date: 04.14.20
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; England
Rating: 5 stars!
Kisses and Scandal- As both the daughter and sister of a duke, Lady Philomena Duncombe is very much sought after, but she longs to marry for love as her rather scandalous brother did. Unfortunately for her, she's found love with a footman in her family's employ. James Finnegan returns Philomena's love, but the secret he's keeping could endanger her life even more so than her reputation.
This was a cute story and I'm always a sucker for unconventional heroes so a footman was just right. Philomena was also a sensible heroine who knew her own mind without being shrewish and that made her enjoyable to read.
Counterfeit Scandal- Now finally free from debtor's prison, Bridget Lavery is determined to find the son she gave up before her three year confinement. Caleb Harris has finally returned to England after working as a spy during the Napoleonic Wars. He never forgot the passionate affair he had with Bridget before he left and always intended to return and marry her, despite the fact that she had to believe he'd died. Now he has a price on his head and will do anything to keep that danger away from Bridget and the son he just learned about.
This was an enjoyable, fast-paced read and a plot you don't see very often. The characters were well-drawn, especially for a short novella and it was a good read.
How To Brew A Perfect Kiss- Former slave Thomas Gaines has made a new life for himself and become a successful businessman in England. Now he's opening his first London shop and everything is going swimmingly until the new serving girl turns his world upside down.
Raeni Sawyer has grown up in between. Living on her father's plantation in Jamaica she wasn't a slave, nor was she free. But when her father reveals plans to sell her to his friend, she escapes to England. She knows her father will send men after her but she hopes to establish a new life, especially when she meets a kind, handsome man, her new employer, Mr. Gaines. But with men hunting her, she refuses to put Thomas in danger; despite their feelings for each other, she knows she must leave.
This was a set of quick, cute reads and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3249071792
Rating: 5 stars!
Kisses and Scandal- As both the daughter and sister of a duke, Lady Philomena Duncombe is very much sought after, but she longs to marry for love as her rather scandalous brother did. Unfortunately for her, she's found love with a footman in her family's employ. James Finnegan returns Philomena's love, but the secret he's keeping could endanger her life even more so than her reputation.
This was a cute story and I'm always a sucker for unconventional heroes so a footman was just right. Philomena was also a sensible heroine who knew her own mind without being shrewish and that made her enjoyable to read.
Counterfeit Scandal- Now finally free from debtor's prison, Bridget Lavery is determined to find the son she gave up before her three year confinement. Caleb Harris has finally returned to England after working as a spy during the Napoleonic Wars. He never forgot the passionate affair he had with Bridget before he left and always intended to return and marry her, despite the fact that she had to believe he'd died. Now he has a price on his head and will do anything to keep that danger away from Bridget and the son he just learned about.
This was an enjoyable, fast-paced read and a plot you don't see very often. The characters were well-drawn, especially for a short novella and it was a good read.
How To Brew A Perfect Kiss- Former slave Thomas Gaines has made a new life for himself and become a successful businessman in England. Now he's opening his first London shop and everything is going swimmingly until the new serving girl turns his world upside down.
Raeni Sawyer has grown up in between. Living on her father's plantation in Jamaica she wasn't a slave, nor was she free. But when her father reveals plans to sell her to his friend, she escapes to England. She knows her father will send men after her but she hopes to establish a new life, especially when she meets a kind, handsome man, her new employer, Mr. Gaines. But with men hunting her, she refuses to put Thomas in danger; despite their feelings for each other, she knows she must leave.
This was a set of quick, cute reads and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3249071792
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