3- 4 Stars The brothel and gambling den made an interesting and erotic setting. Jaded, experienced, and yet somehow vulnerable hero along with a heroine who could behave as a man and who played a wicked hand of cards made for an entertaining read. The theme of the main heroes of the series being ...
I found out about this book via a HaBO on SBTB. This is a fun story about a rake being reformed. It uses the trope of a fake engagement (to save the Lady of course) and of course the leads fall in love. You have the added fun of the heroine being a scientist and having a circle of scientist fr...
"The color of the buildings is quite interesting when the sun is shining," answered the drawing master. "As for the famous water, I am curious to see if the mineral content affects the lighter washes." "Perhaps just a shade." Jack handed over his sketchbook. "You may see for yourself, though I ha...
said Cameron, as she crossed the clearing and handed over his shirt. “My sartorial eccentricities are well known in London, but I have yet to ride down Piccadilly Street bare-chested.” The thought of all the sophisticated Town beauties ogling his body momentarily diverted her attention. Her stoma...
said Augustina, once the sound had died away. “My goodness, you didn’t mention that he—” Eliza frantically fluttered her hands, trying to signal her friend to silence. “Ssshhhhh! He’ll be back at any moment and—” “Look who else is hungry.” Gryff reappeared with the kitten cradled in his coat. “Ha...
A glance at her reflection in the cheval glass showed that her face and her figure remained unchanged. How could that be? she wondered, when she felt like a completely different person. Aware that her heart was still thumping erratically, she slowly...
At the present time, I’m in no mood for it.” Wincing, Connor pulled away from his erstwhile employee’s embrace. “Dare I hope that your unexpected appearance here indicates Drew has learned something useful?” “It is a good thing that I know your bark is a good deal worse th...
“I confess, sir, I am a bit overwhelmed by your kind attentions.” She was well aware that dancing with two such exalted gentlemen would go a long way to smoothing her acceptance in Polite Society. “I cannot… that is, I am quite grateful—” Woodbridge silenced her stammering...