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Cavendish Mysteries #1
If You Were Mine
Isobel is willing to do anything to secure her own future, and that includes climbing out of a window in the middle of the night to flee her abusive uncle. With nothing more than a few coins in her pouch and the clothes on her back, she disappears into the night wholly unprepared for the stark reality of life on the streets.
He was too late to save her. Vowing vengeance upon the uncle responsible for her brutal murder, Dominic Cavendish, Lord Havistock returns home to grieve for the woman he thought he had lost. The hauntingly familiar figure he finds there changes his life forever. Suddenly Dominic is faced with an entirely new battle.
Will he and Isobel discover the truth behind the complex web of lies and deceit that tore them apart? Can he persuade Isobel to place her trust in him once more and take a chance on their future happiness, despite the threat to their very lives?
Book One of new the Cavendish Mysteries series begins the journey of four very special couples living in Regency England, whose courtship is anything but conventional!
Cinders and Ashes, book two of this intriguing new series is available from 15th January 2013. s
He was too late to save her. Vowing vengeance upon the uncle responsible for her brutal murder, Dominic Cavendish, Lord Havistock returns home to grieve for the woman he thought he had lost. The hauntingly familiar figure he finds there changes his life forever. Suddenly Dominic is faced with an entirely new battle.
Will he and Isobel discover the truth behind the complex web of lies and deceit that tore them apart? Can he persuade Isobel to place her trust in him once more and take a chance on their future happiness, despite the threat to their very lives?
Book One of new the Cavendish Mysteries series begins the journey of four very special couples living in Regency England, whose courtship is anything but conventional!
Cinders and Ashes, book two of this intriguing new series is available from 15th January 2013. s
- GenresHistorical RomanceAmazon
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 18, 2012
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About the author
Rebecca King
229 books100 followersI live in Leicestershire in the United Kingdom where I currently spend my time reading, anything and everything, but mostly books about Cornish smuggling, ghosts and mysteries (Mmmm, I think there is a story there somewhere!)
My love for books has grown throughout my life, fed by my relentless daydreaming. As a child I was always told by my teachers that I daydreamed too much. As an adult, I frequently find myself reading and mentally re-writing the stories, when I read something and feel it could have been done better.
Several people have asked me what inspired me to start writing. Well, I was haunted! Literally. I had a story that just wouldn't leave me. It kept going around and around in my mind, being the first thing I thought of when I woke up, and the last thing I thought about before I went to sleep. I was driven to get the ideas down on paper, initially in a rough draft. But still the stories in my head wouldn't leave me and I soon found myself embellishing my notes and turning them into a book. Thus the Cavendish Mysteries was born. As a working mum, I spent my evenings when the children were tucked up in bed tapping away on my laptop. I still do, and find the 'muse' flows better at night without the constant interruptions of, 'mum, can I have', and 'mum, I'm hungry'.
As soon as I started writing the words flew onto the screen, and I found I couldn't stop. More and more stories came forth and I knew I had to remain true to my dream and turn my passion for writing stories into a job.
It has been a long and very bumpy road, but I do sincerely hope the stories I write bring people pleasure.
I do believe everything in life is a learning journey, put before us to enrich us as we travel life's pathway. I try to learn from all feedback received, and fully appreciate that one cannot please everyone all of the time. There will be people who love my books; in turn there will be people who hate them, but I hope that the majority of people love them.
If you have any comments/suggestions please feel free to use the 'Contact Me' page. I do try to reply to everyone but obviously if I am writing, it may take me a day or two, so please be patient.
Alternatively you can Tweet me I do follow back), or you can check my blog or you can follow me on Facebook:
Website: rebeccaking-author.co.uk
Blog: rebeccaking-author.blogspot.co.uk
Twitter: rebeccaking123
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RebeccaKingHistorica...
Whatever you decide to read, I hope you enjoy it and take a few moments to leave a review for other readers.
Thank you.
My love for books has grown throughout my life, fed by my relentless daydreaming. As a child I was always told by my teachers that I daydreamed too much. As an adult, I frequently find myself reading and mentally re-writing the stories, when I read something and feel it could have been done better.
Several people have asked me what inspired me to start writing. Well, I was haunted! Literally. I had a story that just wouldn't leave me. It kept going around and around in my mind, being the first thing I thought of when I woke up, and the last thing I thought about before I went to sleep. I was driven to get the ideas down on paper, initially in a rough draft. But still the stories in my head wouldn't leave me and I soon found myself embellishing my notes and turning them into a book. Thus the Cavendish Mysteries was born. As a working mum, I spent my evenings when the children were tucked up in bed tapping away on my laptop. I still do, and find the 'muse' flows better at night without the constant interruptions of, 'mum, can I have', and 'mum, I'm hungry'.
As soon as I started writing the words flew onto the screen, and I found I couldn't stop. More and more stories came forth and I knew I had to remain true to my dream and turn my passion for writing stories into a job.
It has been a long and very bumpy road, but I do sincerely hope the stories I write bring people pleasure.
I do believe everything in life is a learning journey, put before us to enrich us as we travel life's pathway. I try to learn from all feedback received, and fully appreciate that one cannot please everyone all of the time. There will be people who love my books; in turn there will be people who hate them, but I hope that the majority of people love them.
If you have any comments/suggestions please feel free to use the 'Contact Me' page. I do try to reply to everyone but obviously if I am writing, it may take me a day or two, so please be patient.
Alternatively you can Tweet me I do follow back), or you can check my blog or you can follow me on Facebook:
Website: rebeccaking-author.co.uk
Blog: rebeccaking-author.blogspot.co.uk
Twitter: rebeccaking123
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RebeccaKingHistorica...
Whatever you decide to read, I hope you enjoy it and take a few moments to leave a review for other readers.
Thank you.
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June 1, 2021
Bring tissues!
May 18, 2017
This was a good start to this series. I like the strong characterisation of Dominic and Isobel. There is a good balance of romance, sex and intrigue!
August 20, 2022
Great read. Strong characters. Lots of action. Would recommend
April 18, 2013
This book held such promise, but it fell far short of a good read. I didn't hate this book, but I didn't love it either.
My main problem with the book was the lack of editing. Normally I am not a stickler about editing, but this book had such repetition and kind of bounced around, that it made it hard to read. The writing itself wasn't bad and the story was interesting and unique.
The downfall of the book for me was when I was started to get annoyed with the over usage of the word "murmured", I am sorry but when I hear the word murmured, I think of a quietly spoken word or an almost indeterminable muttering. I counted this word being used 154 times on my kindle and then about half way through the book the heroine exclaimed "As if!" - and that is where the author lost me. Not to mention referring to the Prince of Wales as the King Regent and talking of transporting criminals to the colonies - I might be wrong, since the book never specifically said what year it was set in, but assuming that it was set in the regency era which started in 1811 - I really don't think anyone was being transported to America.
Bottom line - This could have been a great book, it just wasn't. I was toying with the idea of reading the rest of the series, but based on reviews I have seen mentioning the lack of editing, I don't think I will.
My main problem with the book was the lack of editing. Normally I am not a stickler about editing, but this book had such repetition and kind of bounced around, that it made it hard to read. The writing itself wasn't bad and the story was interesting and unique.
The downfall of the book for me was when I was started to get annoyed with the over usage of the word "murmured", I am sorry but when I hear the word murmured, I think of a quietly spoken word or an almost indeterminable muttering. I counted this word being used 154 times on my kindle and then about half way through the book the heroine exclaimed "As if!" - and that is where the author lost me. Not to mention referring to the Prince of Wales as the King Regent and talking of transporting criminals to the colonies - I might be wrong, since the book never specifically said what year it was set in, but assuming that it was set in the regency era which started in 1811 - I really don't think anyone was being transported to America.
Bottom line - This could have been a great book, it just wasn't. I was toying with the idea of reading the rest of the series, but based on reviews I have seen mentioning the lack of editing, I don't think I will.
July 3, 2014
Damsels in distress, attempted murder, kidnapping, false imprisonment....gallant heroes, plucky ladies...
April 22, 2015
Okay but tedious at times
The characters are so predictable and story seemed stretched out. But despite that, I was curious enough to continue reading. :
The characters are so predictable and story seemed stretched out. But despite that, I was curious enough to continue reading. :
April 6, 2016
Enjoyable read
Lots of ingredients to make a very enjoyable storyline have started reading this series after finishing the Star Elite books. Highly recommend.
Lots of ingredients to make a very enjoyable storyline have started reading this series after finishing the Star Elite books. Highly recommend.
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January 8, 2019Isobel is willing to do anything to secure her own future, and that includes climbing out of a window in the middle of the night to flee her abusive uncle. With nothing more than a few coins in her pouch and the clothes on her back, she disappears into the night wholly unprepared for the stark reality of life on the streets.
He was too late to save her. Vowing vengeance upon the uncle responsible for her brutal murder, Dominic Cavendish, Lord Havistock returns home to grieve for the woman he thought he had lost. The hauntingly familiar figure he finds there changes his life forever. Suddenly Dominic is faced with an entirely new battle.
Will he and Isobel discover the truth behind the complex web of lies and deceit that tore them apart? Can he persuade Isobel to place her trust in him once more and take a chance on their future happiness, despite the threat to their very lives?
Book One of new the Cavendish Mysteries series begins the journey of four very special couples living in Regency England, whose courtship is anything but conventional!
Cinders and Ashes, book two of this intriguing new series is available from 15th January 2013.
He was too late to save her. Vowing vengeance upon the uncle responsible for her brutal murder, Dominic Cavendish, Lord Havistock returns home to grieve for the woman he thought he had lost. The hauntingly familiar figure he finds there changes his life forever. Suddenly Dominic is faced with an entirely new battle.
Will he and Isobel discover the truth behind the complex web of lies and deceit that tore them apart? Can he persuade Isobel to place her trust in him once more and take a chance on their future happiness, despite the threat to their very lives?
Book One of new the Cavendish Mysteries series begins the journey of four very special couples living in Regency England, whose courtship is anything but conventional!
Cinders and Ashes, book two of this intriguing new series is available from 15th January 2013.
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