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The Unrepentant Rake
England, 1802
Beatrix March chose to be a governess rather than let an overbearing husband rule her. Even though she never intends to marry, it doesn't mean she can't enjoy a man's...company --especially when presented with one as tempting as notorious rake Simon Carling!
Simon doesn't usually seduce virtuous governesses, but Beatrix is unlike any woman he's ever encountered. Her luscious curves were made to grace a man's bed, and he's never denied himself such satisfaction before.
Flouting society's tedious conventions, in favor of thrilling chemistry, may force Beatrix and Simon to contemplate the unthinkable--marriage!
Beatrix March chose to be a governess rather than let an overbearing husband rule her. Even though she never intends to marry, it doesn't mean she can't enjoy a man's...company --especially when presented with one as tempting as notorious rake Simon Carling!
Simon doesn't usually seduce virtuous governesses, but Beatrix is unlike any woman he's ever encountered. Her luscious curves were made to grace a man's bed, and he's never denied himself such satisfaction before.
Flouting society's tedious conventions, in favor of thrilling chemistry, may force Beatrix and Simon to contemplate the unthinkable--marriage!
72 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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Barbara Monajem
66 books643 followersBarbara Monajem wrote her first story in third grade about apple tree gnomes. After dabbling in neighborhood musicals and teen melodrama, she published a middle-grade fantasy when her children were young. Now her kids are adults, and she's writing historical and paranormal romance and mystery for grownups. She lives in Georgia with an ever-shifting population of relatives, friends, and feline strays.
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June 15, 2019
Lighthearted, fun, caper!!!
Delightful chemistry that has depth of character - projecting sparkle, wit, charm and sizzle in equal abundance. Beatrix and Simon are thoroughly believable in this short, yet perfectly formed, read that flows well; interspersing witty hijinxs with interwoven layers of heart, passion and honest sentiment. Highly pleasurable way to spend a few hours!!!
Delightful chemistry that has depth of character - projecting sparkle, wit, charm and sizzle in equal abundance. Beatrix and Simon are thoroughly believable in this short, yet perfectly formed, read that flows well; interspersing witty hijinxs with interwoven layers of heart, passion and honest sentiment. Highly pleasurable way to spend a few hours!!!
December 2, 2012
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Beatrix has vowed never to marry and believes the toebone of St Davnet in a silver reliquary helps her keep her independence. Employed as a governess, she longs to help the eldest daughter marry the man she loves. Unfortunately the girl's mama has different ideas and invites a known rake to a house party.
Simon Carling is fascinated by the governess. When Beatrix discovers her reliquary is missing he offers to help her find it. Their collusion leads to them becoming closer, but are either of them seriously interested in the other, or are they just enjoying themselves?
Although a regency romance, the characters in this books were not the usual type for this period. More outgoing and natural they were not hung up by the inhibitions of the period. Beatrix was a lovely lady who had her mind set on her independence, while Simon wanted to have his cake and eat it too. I won't say which one, if either, won as this would spoil the plot.
The fast pace and the fun between the two main characters, plus the typecasting of the lesser characters, makes this well worth a read even if you don't normally love regencies.
Beatrix has vowed never to marry and believes the toebone of St Davnet in a silver reliquary helps her keep her independence. Employed as a governess, she longs to help the eldest daughter marry the man she loves. Unfortunately the girl's mama has different ideas and invites a known rake to a house party.
Simon Carling is fascinated by the governess. When Beatrix discovers her reliquary is missing he offers to help her find it. Their collusion leads to them becoming closer, but are either of them seriously interested in the other, or are they just enjoying themselves?
Although a regency romance, the characters in this books were not the usual type for this period. More outgoing and natural they were not hung up by the inhibitions of the period. Beatrix was a lovely lady who had her mind set on her independence, while Simon wanted to have his cake and eat it too. I won't say which one, if either, won as this would spoil the plot.
The fast pace and the fun between the two main characters, plus the typecasting of the lesser characters, makes this well worth a read even if you don't normally love regencies.
February 18, 2013
I liked the leads here but the set up involving Bea needing to recover an artifact was beyond contrived. It's hinted that the artifact brings the leads together and I didn't like this. Still, the romance is surprisingly sexually and emotionally intimate so that redeemed the novella for me.
January 21, 2012
Great short read!
May 9, 2014
This was a great read.
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