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Diable Delamere #2
Redeeming Jack
Disowned and disinherited by his aristocratic family, Jack Llewelyn survives on his wits and his ability to nurse officers returning from the Napoleonic Wars. He is prepared to go to any lengths to clear his name, but fate, and the Duke of Diable Delamere, have different plans for Jack. Soon, he will be hunting a missing spy, discovering old family secrets, and risking his life pursuing a woman who has changed beyond recognition. Only then will he be able to face his lost love, ask her forgiveness and finally deserve his very happy ending.
274 pages, ebook
First published September 20, 2012
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About the author
Kate Pearce
163 books1,845 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kate Pearce was born in England in the middle of a large family of girls and quickly found that her imagination was far more interesting than real life. After acquiring a degree in history and barely escaping from the British Civil Service alive, she moved to California and then to Hawaii with her kids and her husband and set about reinventing herself as a romance writer.
She is known for both her unconventional heroes and her joy at subverting romance clichés. In her spare time she self publishes science fiction erotic romance, historical romance, and whatever else she can imagine. You can find Kate on katepearce.com.
She is known for both her unconventional heroes and her joy at subverting romance clichés. In her spare time she self publishes science fiction erotic romance, historical romance, and whatever else she can imagine. You can find Kate on katepearce.com.
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December 13, 2015
The second in the series, Redeeming Jack was so markedly different than the first, I was incredibly disappointed. Educating Elizabeth is a better example of Pearce's writing abilities. The story was weak, the characters disappointing, and the romance tepid. For the opposite of all those things, just re-read Educating Elizabeth and don't bother with the rest of the series.
September 1, 2015
C'mon, folks....keep a thread of continuity when you're writing a book. This one had a good plot, carryover characters from another book (always something I enjoy) but conversations sometimes didn't make sense, action was stumbling, and I didn't know what the characters really felt. Did they want to get back together or NOT? It's okay to dither and dather, dear character, but let your reader in on the thought process!
November 22, 2018
Disowned by his family and with his reputation in tatters, Jack Llewelyn survives by nursing wounded officers returning home from the Napoleonic Wars. When the Duke of Diable Delamere offers to help Jack clear his name in exchange for Jack catching a runaway spy, Jack leaps at the offer. His quest to capture the traitor lands Jack in the path of the one woman he thought never to see again — his wife. Carys wants a divorce, but Jack finds he cannot let the woman who still holds his heart go. Can he convince his wife to give him another chance? Jack might not live long enough to find out the answer.
Secrets and smugglers, betrayal and romance, Redeeming Jack has it all. Redeeming Jack is jam-packed with emotion and I loved the story for it. Carys and Jack are two people who are still in love with one another, but they have to overcome past hurts, feelings of abandonment, and a few truly awful relatives if they hope to make their marriage work. Kate Pearce swept me into their love story from the get go and I simply did not want to put Redeeming Jack down until Carys and Jack had found their happily ever after. Added to the romance are healthy doses of danger, intrigue, and family secrets, making it a “full” book. Ms. Pearce always writes an entertaining story and Redeeming Jack is no exception. Jack and Carys’s story is sure to engage and interest readers from beginning to end.
Note: Redeeming Jack is the sequel to Educating Elizabeth, but it can be read as a standalone. A word of warning to those who haven’t read Educating Elizabeth: be prepared for major spoilers.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
Secrets and smugglers, betrayal and romance, Redeeming Jack has it all. Redeeming Jack is jam-packed with emotion and I loved the story for it. Carys and Jack are two people who are still in love with one another, but they have to overcome past hurts, feelings of abandonment, and a few truly awful relatives if they hope to make their marriage work. Kate Pearce swept me into their love story from the get go and I simply did not want to put Redeeming Jack down until Carys and Jack had found their happily ever after. Added to the romance are healthy doses of danger, intrigue, and family secrets, making it a “full” book. Ms. Pearce always writes an entertaining story and Redeeming Jack is no exception. Jack and Carys’s story is sure to engage and interest readers from beginning to end.
Note: Redeeming Jack is the sequel to Educating Elizabeth, but it can be read as a standalone. A word of warning to those who haven’t read Educating Elizabeth: be prepared for major spoilers.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
March 7, 2019
Jack is introduced in the 1st book of the series. He's an ex-soldier who was dishonorably discharged and working as a nurse for fellow ex-soldiers recovering from war injuries and is also a part-time spy. In the first book, I liked Jack and was excited to read his story. In this book he comes across as a drunk, a man who walked away from his wife 5 years ago and although he wants to bed her, doesn't really come across as loving her. On the other hand, I don't blame him. His wife is as argumentative as he is, is ready to hop into bed with him while also wanting a divorce with a husband #2 lined up. Also the story jumped around between the present and past which got a little confusing at times. I recommend skipping this and going on to book #3 (4/5 stars).
November 15, 2021
Readers, 5 stars
Story, 3 stars
Story, 3 stars
May 6, 2024
Jack and Carys. Lots on the Gower Peninsula. Considering I’ve been several times, I really don’t remember it.
October 28, 2024
Intricate plot, interesting to the very end.
July 11, 2013
Oh, what a good book; I so enjoyed this. It is a sequel to Educating Elizabeth with the Duke once again part of the plot. Another spy story entwined within a wonderful love story. Jack was Michael's nurse (Elizabeth's brother) and was accused of treason during the war. Disowned by his family and forced to work he had been spying for quite a while. When he runs into his estranged wife, it is as if fate has it in for him. His spying takes him home to Carys where she has been making a life for herself and their son. This was an all-nighter for me! I wish Ms Pearce would write more of these types of books but Simply is so good that I just want her to keep writing period!
May 1, 2016
I really enjoyed this second book in the series. My only complaint is the lack of consistency of character names and descriptions. Other than that, it was a story that kept my attention, I didn't want to put it down. I needed to know what was going to happen next!
February 15, 2022
I absolutely loved Redeeming Jack by Kate Pearce. In the first book, Educating Elizabeth, the reader is introduced to Jack Llewelyn as the Duchess of Diable Delamere’s brother’s caregiver. The author produced an air of mystery around him, and I was dying to know his story.
Jack and Carys’s love story was a turbulent rollercoaster ride. That said, their romantic scenes made the pages sizzle.
The characters were well developed. Jack’s mother was the one to hate. But she redeemed herself a little bit. Then there were Robert and Lord Rice—wolves in sheep’s clothing. And let’s not forget about Jack’s father; he’s a piece of work. There is more to Captain Fury than the author told us in this book! I’m dying to know who he is. Why does the guy wear a mask?
Redeeming Jack was filled with nail-biting intrigue. Lol, Carys turned out to be a gutsy woman. The settings were superbly crafted. Yes, I was yelling for Jack to swim faster, so the tide didn’t swallow him up.
This novel checked all the boxes for me. I love a great historical romance with a touch of mystery. Five Stars!
Jack and Carys’s love story was a turbulent rollercoaster ride. That said, their romantic scenes made the pages sizzle.
The characters were well developed. Jack’s mother was the one to hate. But she redeemed herself a little bit. Then there were Robert and Lord Rice—wolves in sheep’s clothing. And let’s not forget about Jack’s father; he’s a piece of work. There is more to Captain Fury than the author told us in this book! I’m dying to know who he is. Why does the guy wear a mask?
Redeeming Jack was filled with nail-biting intrigue. Lol, Carys turned out to be a gutsy woman. The settings were superbly crafted. Yes, I was yelling for Jack to swim faster, so the tide didn’t swallow him up.
This novel checked all the boxes for me. I love a great historical romance with a touch of mystery. Five Stars!
July 14, 2024
This is book two in the Diable Delamere series. Jack Llewelyn was introduced in book one. He is the son of aristocrats that have disowned him. Having served in the Napoleonic wars, he came home injured and betrayed after being dishonorably discharged from the military. He has been surviving by serving as a nurse for soldiers who were injured in the wars.
He became acquainted with the Duke of Diable Delamere when he served as a nurse for the duke's brother-in-law. Now the duke has enlisted Jack's service to capture a spy that has escaped prison. In the process, Jack crosses paths with his wife, Carys, whom he has been estranged from for five years. They both realize that there is unfinished business and family secrets that must be uncovered if they are to move on with their lives. In the process, they realize that they still have strong feelings for each other. Will they be able to overcome their issues and find happiness?
This was a book filled with mystery, intrigue, and romance. I enjoyed it a lot. While it could be read and enjoyed as a standalone, I am glad that I read Book One first as I was introduced to many characters that appear in this one.
He became acquainted with the Duke of Diable Delamere when he served as a nurse for the duke's brother-in-law. Now the duke has enlisted Jack's service to capture a spy that has escaped prison. In the process, Jack crosses paths with his wife, Carys, whom he has been estranged from for five years. They both realize that there is unfinished business and family secrets that must be uncovered if they are to move on with their lives. In the process, they realize that they still have strong feelings for each other. Will they be able to overcome their issues and find happiness?
This was a book filled with mystery, intrigue, and romance. I enjoyed it a lot. While it could be read and enjoyed as a standalone, I am glad that I read Book One first as I was introduced to many characters that appear in this one.
August 28, 2022
La produzione 'regency-vittoriana' di Kate Pearce ha un ampio spettro di manifestazioni: dall'erotico spinto, ambientato in bordelli di lusso, alle rivendicazioni sociali dell'Inghilterra industriale, alla situazione militare e spionistica del periodo napoleonico. In ognuno di questi filoni riesce a imporre la propria personalità, caratterizzata da una narrazione intensa, inframmezzata da esplicite scene di sesso. Questo romanzo ha un 'plot' decisamente troppo intricato rispetto al solito; ma quel che è veramente insopportabile è la caratterizzazione dell'eroina, che, pur proclamandosi costantemente 'maturata', si rivela più confusa e contraddittoria di quanto non lo fosse cinque anni prima: fa di tutto per ottenere un divorzio dal marito, appena reduce dalle campagne napoleoniche, ma approfitta di ogni occasione per tentare (con successo) di sedurlo.
June 4, 2025
La terminé de leer hace tiempo y me olvidé de comentar.
Me gustó mucho más que el primer libro.
Hay un misterio de espionaje encadenado al libro anterior pero tiene un trama propia que gira en torno a Jack, un noble exsoldado de las guerras napoleónicas que fue degradado y acusado de traición que busca reivindicar su nombre.
Carys es plebeya pero, además, esposa de Jack. Se separaron mal en el pasado por lo que sucedió y busca rehacer su vida.
Jack busca solucionar su vida también pero está demasiado traumado por el pasado y una serie de engaños por parte de su familia que le impiden rehacer su vida con Carys.
Y bueno, pasa lo que tiene que pasar.
Mucha acción por la misión de Jack. Espias, contrabandistas, traidores y estafadores.
Bastante sexo.
Final feliz
Me gustó mucho más que el primer libro.
Hay un misterio de espionaje encadenado al libro anterior pero tiene un trama propia que gira en torno a Jack, un noble exsoldado de las guerras napoleónicas que fue degradado y acusado de traición que busca reivindicar su nombre.
Carys es plebeya pero, además, esposa de Jack. Se separaron mal en el pasado por lo que sucedió y busca rehacer su vida.
Jack busca solucionar su vida también pero está demasiado traumado por el pasado y una serie de engaños por parte de su familia que le impiden rehacer su vida con Carys.
Y bueno, pasa lo que tiene que pasar.
Mucha acción por la misión de Jack. Espias, contrabandistas, traidores y estafadores.
Bastante sexo.
Final feliz
March 26, 2024
Last chance for love
Jack has a past, a tarnished name, and no job. Oh, and a wife who wants a divorce.
Carys wants to move on with her life, but to do that, she needs to be rid of her husband.
A second chance Regency romance that keeps you guessing to the end.
Great characters, plot twists and plenty of action to pull you into the story.
Jack has a past, a tarnished name, and no job. Oh, and a wife who wants a divorce.
Carys wants to move on with her life, but to do that, she needs to be rid of her husband.
A second chance Regency romance that keeps you guessing to the end.
Great characters, plot twists and plenty of action to pull you into the story.
April 27, 2018
Spies and intrigue and sex, oh my!
Espionage in Recency England... what fun! Another good read by Miss Pearce. Well-written with deliciously yummy sex.
SPOILER ALERT
my only complaint: Owen was not introduced to his father Jack. Did I miss this somewhere?
Espionage in Recency England... what fun! Another good read by Miss Pearce. Well-written with deliciously yummy sex.
SPOILER ALERT
my only complaint: Owen was not introduced to his father Jack. Did I miss this somewhere?
June 8, 2022
Potentially 5 star, but....
Characters were not well drawn. Jack seemed splintered. Carys , his wife, was on again, off again. The angst wasn't helpful to the plot development. At 50%, I was tired and ready to get it over with.
Characters were not well drawn. Jack seemed splintered. Carys , his wife, was on again, off again. The angst wasn't helpful to the plot development. At 50%, I was tired and ready to get it over with.
February 19, 2023
Implausible.
The story seemed to drag on and on with no resolution. There seemed to be too much going on, each crisis more outlandish as the next. The author made several historical errors, some of which would have been easily researched.
The story seemed to drag on and on with no resolution. There seemed to be too much going on, each crisis more outlandish as the next. The author made several historical errors, some of which would have been easily researched.
July 23, 2023
Excellent Series
I love this story. I wanted to kick Jack’s father in the balls. And I’d love to know more of their lives in the future. Maybe in the next book, there will be a reference to them that gives me a clue.
I love this story. I wanted to kick Jack’s father in the balls. And I’d love to know more of their lives in the future. Maybe in the next book, there will be a reference to them that gives me a clue.
July 2, 2020
I was disappointed by this book
February 3, 2021
Audible Catalogue
AUDIOBOOK: Read 1 & 2 February 2021
9hrs 22min
Narrator: Julie Maisey does a good job
It was good though way to slow.
AUDIOBOOK: Read 1 & 2 February 2021
9hrs 22min
Narrator: Julie Maisey does a good job
It was good though way to slow.
December 7, 2021
Wonderful book! Less steamy than the others, though, and that's a pity. Angsty, maybe a little too much, but I loved it.
January 11, 2022
I enjoyed this book much more than the first one.
It had more action, more likeable characters, deeper emotions.
It had more action, more likeable characters, deeper emotions.
January 19, 2022
Follow up. Enjoyable listen
June 2, 2022
Very different to the first one, and fairly unusual for an m/f romance being largely from the POV of the m.
November 14, 2022
Awesome book!
Incredible adventures and quite a fantastic group of villains! Love Jack's book and so happy he was able to find his love and bring his life together.
Incredible adventures and quite a fantastic group of villains! Love Jack's book and so happy he was able to find his love and bring his life together.
February 22, 2023
Great sexy book…recommend
July 7, 2023
A decent second book in the Diable Delamere series.
July 13, 2023
After reading this book I still haven't decided if I like this story
July 24, 2023
I liked the story line more than the couple. Also, I liked the MMC better than the FMC. Even after learning about all the external actions, it only raised my esteem for the FMC a notch or two.
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