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Embracing Ashberry
The Marquess of Ashberry had never planned to marry or have children, but there is something about Ella Whitney he can't quite ignore. Her skittishness, her inclination to overlook his existence and her vulnerability has him re-thinking his future.
Ella Whitney is skittish, and for very good reasons. But she can't avoid Ashberry's company all the time with her brother marrying his sister. Instead she has to face her fears, stand up to her family, and remember her dreams.
Ella Whitney is skittish, and for very good reasons. But she can't avoid Ashberry's company all the time with her brother marrying his sister. Instead she has to face her fears, stand up to her family, and remember her dreams.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 23, 2005
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April 12, 2019
Nice but...
This was a good story but the year it was set in did not match some of the content an example being the mention of zippers on trousers. Also there were a few times when whole paragraphs contradicted each other as if the author changed her mind about the scene and put in a new version but forgot to remove the original. However, the joining first of a couple and then the intertwining of two families over issues both good and bad was special. The relationship between Ellie and Ashberry was both very hot as well as loving. The bedroom scenes were spicy without being vulgar.
This was a good story but the year it was set in did not match some of the content an example being the mention of zippers on trousers. Also there were a few times when whole paragraphs contradicted each other as if the author changed her mind about the scene and put in a new version but forgot to remove the original. However, the joining first of a couple and then the intertwining of two families over issues both good and bad was special. The relationship between Ellie and Ashberry was both very hot as well as loving. The bedroom scenes were spicy without being vulgar.
January 9, 2013
In 1789,Baron Whitney brings his daughter, Ella,to London for her first Season. He usually comes alone, leaving his family in Cornwall, to satiate his need for "entertainment". This comes in the forms of gambling, and then there are the "women"...it used to be "woman" but one was not enough.
In the early morning hours Ella Whitney goes into the garden for some fresh air. She is brutally attacked by knife. The following years she recovers slowly but the physical and emotional scars remain, even after a lengthy European tour with her doting family. None expectd her to ever marry. She was cheerful admidst her family but receeded within herself in the presence of others.
Until the day Stephen Shane Trinity, Marquess of Ashberry met her and decided to make this unique beauty his. Sweetly and slowly he gained her trust. Her family questioned their relationship although unable to distinguish anything other than his admiration of her. The family dynamics rule each scenario until Ashberry gets his new wife to his main estate in Scotland. There he focuses all his efforts to making her comfortable in love...the passionate sex is the foundation of the reclamation of her life and her ability to trust and love.
Ashberry set out on a crusade for bengence and recruits his brother in law, Edward, who is all to eager to assist. What follows is a escapade of surprizes that answer the questions Ella, her mother and brothers have lived with most of their lives.
In the early morning hours Ella Whitney goes into the garden for some fresh air. She is brutally attacked by knife. The following years she recovers slowly but the physical and emotional scars remain, even after a lengthy European tour with her doting family. None expectd her to ever marry. She was cheerful admidst her family but receeded within herself in the presence of others.
Until the day Stephen Shane Trinity, Marquess of Ashberry met her and decided to make this unique beauty his. Sweetly and slowly he gained her trust. Her family questioned their relationship although unable to distinguish anything other than his admiration of her. The family dynamics rule each scenario until Ashberry gets his new wife to his main estate in Scotland. There he focuses all his efforts to making her comfortable in love...the passionate sex is the foundation of the reclamation of her life and her ability to trust and love.
Ashberry set out on a crusade for bengence and recruits his brother in law, Edward, who is all to eager to assist. What follows is a escapade of surprizes that answer the questions Ella, her mother and brothers have lived with most of their lives.
May 23, 2014
I really enjoyed this as a slow burn historical romance. Ashberry is definitely a swoon worthy hero. The patience and care he took with Ellie was very sweet. It was nice to see an alpha hero who showed emotion (other than anger) and compassion.
It may be a bit racy for some readers, but having read my share of smutty books, it wasn't actually that bad. Now if you're not used to that type of content, the intimate scenes between Ashberry and Ellie may be a bit much for some.
The writing was thoughtful and care was taken with the characters who I found were well thought out and 3 dimensional. My only issue is with some of the editing - this is a common problem in ebooks I've found - there were typos and grammatical errors that can jolt a reader out of the story as they try to figure out what the writer is actually trying to say (i.e., mix up of pronouns - using he instead of she, etc.).
I was surprised at some of the low rating as it was a 4 star book for me.
It may be a bit racy for some readers, but having read my share of smutty books, it wasn't actually that bad. Now if you're not used to that type of content, the intimate scenes between Ashberry and Ellie may be a bit much for some.
The writing was thoughtful and care was taken with the characters who I found were well thought out and 3 dimensional. My only issue is with some of the editing - this is a common problem in ebooks I've found - there were typos and grammatical errors that can jolt a reader out of the story as they try to figure out what the writer is actually trying to say (i.e., mix up of pronouns - using he instead of she, etc.).
I was surprised at some of the low rating as it was a 4 star book for me.
September 22, 2012
What a well-written tender love story. The emotion and intimacy was very well done without the explicit detail. Had the author relied on her skill without the detail her reading audience would have been greater, including the Young Adults.
I cannot retain a book like this for my library nor can I recommend it because of the sexual explicit detail.
What a pity to ruin an excellent work by displaying intimacy so blatantly when her literary skills easily sufficed without it.
I cannot retain a book like this for my library nor can I recommend it because of the sexual explicit detail.
What a pity to ruin an excellent work by displaying intimacy so blatantly when her literary skills easily sufficed without it.
March 31, 2013
**3.5**
The first half of the book started off strong, but then slowed down for me. There were a few times where the writing made the timeline of the story unclear, which threw me a bit, but it always came back together. The real strength of the story for me was Ashberry, who is possibly the most swoon-worthy hero. At times a bit bossy/controlling, he was more often than not painfully kind, tender and patient with Ellie. It was really very moving. He is really what made the story for me.
The first half of the book started off strong, but then slowed down for me. There were a few times where the writing made the timeline of the story unclear, which threw me a bit, but it always came back together. The real strength of the story for me was Ashberry, who is possibly the most swoon-worthy hero. At times a bit bossy/controlling, he was more often than not painfully kind, tender and patient with Ellie. It was really very moving. He is really what made the story for me.
March 22, 2013
The love story is the reason to read this book. Ashberry and Ella Whitney are very different people, in very different places in their lives, yet they commit to making a better life together than the solitary ones they led. While there are grammatical and historical errors, these are not so obvious as to take away from the love story. This is obviously an early indie book (publication date is 2005) but it is charming.
November 5, 2012
It was an enjoyable read. Both characters are lovely and especially the hero who I had no doubt that he loved the heroine from the very beginning. He was considerate, strong and caring. Possessive yet not too controlling. The heroine was also a very easy to like character. I always love the storyline with paring of a strong hero with a shy heroine and the hero is definitely a worthy one.
February 29, 2016
A charming story that held me in thrall. I just loved Stephen - so in love with Ellie. Some highs and lows to this very interesting novel. It felt like 400 pages, not the 268 pages stated (it did seem terribly longer).
August 9, 2016
This book was a bit hotter than I like and I struggled with the complete confidence of the hero while the heroine was way too full of self doubts.
December 21, 2012
This as a nice well written story with very likeable characters. It was a feel good love story that I enjoyed reading.
January 3, 2013
Good for kindle freebie. Enjoyed the story. Although there were some grammatical errors. But, the errors were not so blatant that it kept me from finishing the story in a days time.
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January 7, 2019The Marquess of Ashberry had never planned to marry or have children, but there is something about Ella Whitney he can't quite ignore. Her skittishness, her inclination to overlook his existence and her vulnerability has him re-thinking his future.
Ella Whitney is skittish, and for very good reasons. But she can't avoid Ashberry's company all the time with her brother marrying his sister. Instead she has to face her fears, stand up to her family, and remember her dreams.
Ella Whitney is skittish, and for very good reasons. But she can't avoid Ashberry's company all the time with her brother marrying his sister. Instead she has to face her fears, stand up to her family, and remember her dreams.
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