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After the Storm
No matter what her family and friends say, Jenny knows she will never fall in love again. How can she, when her childhood sweetheart was one of the countless killed at Waterloo?
So when the Earl of Danfield proposes a marriage of convenience, it seems the perfect solution. He will secure his inheritance, and she will be spared the necessity of being paraded in society, forced to dance and flirt and do all the things her broken heart cannot do. His proposal will give her what she wants most. Peace.
But peace is the last thing she finds in her marriage. Her growing attraction to the earl brings with it guilt that she’s betraying her beloved Johnny. Her mother-in-law considers her an interloper. Her husband’s former lover makes it clear she doesn’t want it to be former. And when a supposed prank nearly kills her, Jenny has to wonder—now that the earl’s inheritance is assured, has she become an inconvenience to be eliminated?
**note: this is an updated version of an earlier novel written as Claudette Williams. The updated versions of Claudy's Claudette Williams titles are more sexually explicit than the original versions.
So when the Earl of Danfield proposes a marriage of convenience, it seems the perfect solution. He will secure his inheritance, and she will be spared the necessity of being paraded in society, forced to dance and flirt and do all the things her broken heart cannot do. His proposal will give her what she wants most. Peace.
But peace is the last thing she finds in her marriage. Her growing attraction to the earl brings with it guilt that she’s betraying her beloved Johnny. Her mother-in-law considers her an interloper. Her husband’s former lover makes it clear she doesn’t want it to be former. And when a supposed prank nearly kills her, Jenny has to wonder—now that the earl’s inheritance is assured, has she become an inconvenience to be eliminated?
**note: this is an updated version of an earlier novel written as Claudette Williams. The updated versions of Claudy's Claudette Williams titles are more sexually explicit than the original versions.
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December 28, 2016
This had many elements that worked: primarily the hero is charming and the heroine is winsome and spirited. That's pretty much it as the story itself jumps the sharks with too many stock characters, dropped side stories, and tropes.
The h is mourning the love of her life who died at Waterloo when she encounters our charming H who plants one on her. Lo and behold, guess who shows up at dinner that evening. The h's father is worried about his daughter's depression and lack of social life this past year of mourning and has dictated she will join the season. She ends up accepting the Earl's proposal of a MOC instead. His father's will dictates that he must marry by 29 or the bulk of cash to maintain the estate will go to the Earl's younger, bastard half-brother. Needless to say, the Earl has no plans on maintaining a MOC. For one, he has to have an heir. Anyone who has read any Regency's knows THAT THE H MUST HAVE AN HEIR! Plus he has the hots for the h and has big plans for her; he has even jettisoned his number one nubile mistress.
The h is pretty excited about the H as well and in a couple of weeks does a 180 on "Johnny was the love of my life..." to the Earl is a real man and I'm a woman now.
Toss in the Earl's father's ex-mistress, now stepmother that's kind of a black widow spider with eyes for most of the men, the afore-mentioned half-brother, a cousin with two kids that I never quite understood why was there, a governess that makes eyes at every male in the vicinity, an ex-vamp of the current Earl who shows up periodically, and an old friend of the h and her dead fiancee that shows up.
Random attacks are made against the h and the H; there's a villain an infant could spot, affairs between the stepmother and whoever, same for the governess, and I was done.
Sexual intrigue between the governess and the brother and the cousin, intrigue between the Dowager Countess and the h's friend, what happened to the Earl's ex? All these elements are fun, but there was just too much in the mix.
The h is mourning the love of her life who died at Waterloo when she encounters our charming H who plants one on her. Lo and behold, guess who shows up at dinner that evening. The h's father is worried about his daughter's depression and lack of social life this past year of mourning and has dictated she will join the season. She ends up accepting the Earl's proposal of a MOC instead. His father's will dictates that he must marry by 29 or the bulk of cash to maintain the estate will go to the Earl's younger, bastard half-brother. Needless to say, the Earl has no plans on maintaining a MOC. For one, he has to have an heir. Anyone who has read any Regency's knows THAT THE H MUST HAVE AN HEIR! Plus he has the hots for the h and has big plans for her; he has even jettisoned his number one nubile mistress.
The h is pretty excited about the H as well and in a couple of weeks does a 180 on "Johnny was the love of my life..." to the Earl is a real man and I'm a woman now.
Toss in the Earl's father's ex-mistress, now stepmother that's kind of a black widow spider with eyes for most of the men, the afore-mentioned half-brother, a cousin with two kids that I never quite understood why was there, a governess that makes eyes at every male in the vicinity, an ex-vamp of the current Earl who shows up periodically, and an old friend of the h and her dead fiancee that shows up.
Random attacks are made against the h and the H; there's a villain an infant could spot, affairs between the stepmother and whoever, same for the governess, and I was done.
Sexual intrigue between the governess and the brother and the cousin, intrigue between the Dowager Countess and the h's friend, what happened to the Earl's ex? All these elements are fun, but there was just too much in the mix.
August 12, 2016
Book: After the Storm
Author: Claudy Conn
Publication Date: 2/4/2013
Reviewed by: Tammy - http://booknooknuts.blogspot.com/
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
This is a very well written Historical Romance Novel. I fell in love with the characters.
We have Lady Jennifer Ashley who is a robust, cheerful young lady who unfortunately loses her best friend/ and love of her life, and Fiancé Johnny. Or so she thinks he was the love of her life. Johnny’s life is taken while in battle at Waterloo. His best friend Mac has come to tell the horrible news to Jennifer and she goes into mourning for just about a year. No matter what her family which consists of her Aunt Beth and Father Sir Ashley or what her best friend Lavvy says Jennifer hasn’t been able to move on. While out walking and enjoying the tree that she and Johnny had carved their names upon she is rattled when a horse and rider about run her over. The man riding the horse comes to her aid and plants a kiss upon her lips. Well I never she thought!! Much later at a gathering she finds out the Man who kissed her is Jason The Earl of Danfield. She knows his reputation and has learned that the Earl must get married and she hears that he has come to ask for the hand of Lavvy. After visiting with the Lavina’s father however Jason decides to himself that he must have Jennifer of Ashley for his bride. He goes to her father and asks permission to speak with Jenny. After being truthful with her she accepts his marriage proposal and they are married within a short time. Jennifer goes off with her new husband to his castle. Their marriage was to be one of convenience nothing more but Jenny soon discovers she has come to truly love Jason. However there is something really wrong going on at the castle . Someone is obviously wanting to harm Jason and Jennifer. Mac rescues Jennifer from a most terrifying fate. Mac vows to get to the bottom of this as does Jason and his younger brother. The story takes us through Jealousy of old lovers, evilness of a stepmother.
Can Jennifer and Jason finally have happiness?
What will become of Mac?
I cant tell you anymore as I don’t want to spoil anything but let me say This was a truly fantastic book !! AND the shocker near the End WOW!!! Blow you away !!!
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Author: Claudy Conn
Publication Date: 2/4/2013
Reviewed by: Tammy - http://booknooknuts.blogspot.com/
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
This is a very well written Historical Romance Novel. I fell in love with the characters.
We have Lady Jennifer Ashley who is a robust, cheerful young lady who unfortunately loses her best friend/ and love of her life, and Fiancé Johnny. Or so she thinks he was the love of her life. Johnny’s life is taken while in battle at Waterloo. His best friend Mac has come to tell the horrible news to Jennifer and she goes into mourning for just about a year. No matter what her family which consists of her Aunt Beth and Father Sir Ashley or what her best friend Lavvy says Jennifer hasn’t been able to move on. While out walking and enjoying the tree that she and Johnny had carved their names upon she is rattled when a horse and rider about run her over. The man riding the horse comes to her aid and plants a kiss upon her lips. Well I never she thought!! Much later at a gathering she finds out the Man who kissed her is Jason The Earl of Danfield. She knows his reputation and has learned that the Earl must get married and she hears that he has come to ask for the hand of Lavvy. After visiting with the Lavina’s father however Jason decides to himself that he must have Jennifer of Ashley for his bride. He goes to her father and asks permission to speak with Jenny. After being truthful with her she accepts his marriage proposal and they are married within a short time. Jennifer goes off with her new husband to his castle. Their marriage was to be one of convenience nothing more but Jenny soon discovers she has come to truly love Jason. However there is something really wrong going on at the castle . Someone is obviously wanting to harm Jason and Jennifer. Mac rescues Jennifer from a most terrifying fate. Mac vows to get to the bottom of this as does Jason and his younger brother. The story takes us through Jealousy of old lovers, evilness of a stepmother.
Can Jennifer and Jason finally have happiness?
What will become of Mac?
I cant tell you anymore as I don’t want to spoil anything but let me say This was a truly fantastic book !! AND the shocker near the End WOW!!! Blow you away !!!
Review copy provided by: Purchased Kindle Copy
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January 16, 2016
After The Storm by Claudy Conn
Jennifer of Ashley Grange had once been a lively and mischievous girl. The past year she was but a shell of herself. Her best friend and fiance, Johnny, had died in the Battle of Waterloo. She would never love again. Instead of facing a Season, she agrees to a marriage of convenience. Can she ever be happy without feeling the guilt that she’s alive and Johnny is dead?
Jason, The Earl of Danfield, has been left no choice. His father’s will would have him married by his twenty-ninth birthday or his younger step-brother would inherit. He despised the idea of his father ruling his life from the grave, but he needed his inheritance. When he meets Jenny, he realizes maybe marriage won’t be the worst thing in the world.
Claudy Conn once again has written a great story. Full of suspicious could be villains, rogues and jealousy abounding. All kinds of characters to suspect of evil doing. This story even includes an old dark drafty castle right along with an evil step-mother.
**Sexual content within marriage
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Jennifer of Ashley Grange had once been a lively and mischievous girl. The past year she was but a shell of herself. Her best friend and fiance, Johnny, had died in the Battle of Waterloo. She would never love again. Instead of facing a Season, she agrees to a marriage of convenience. Can she ever be happy without feeling the guilt that she’s alive and Johnny is dead?
Jason, The Earl of Danfield, has been left no choice. His father’s will would have him married by his twenty-ninth birthday or his younger step-brother would inherit. He despised the idea of his father ruling his life from the grave, but he needed his inheritance. When he meets Jenny, he realizes maybe marriage won’t be the worst thing in the world.
Claudy Conn once again has written a great story. Full of suspicious could be villains, rogues and jealousy abounding. All kinds of characters to suspect of evil doing. This story even includes an old dark drafty castle right along with an evil step-mother.
**Sexual content within marriage
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February 8, 2013
Okay wow!!! Totally adored this book with a passion. I devoured it.. I couldn't put it down. The whole storyline was great. I enjoyed it. The mystery and suspense kept me glued to my kindle.
This book had it all. Lots of action, emotion, laughs and sizzling passion.
The characters in Claudy's books always stand out. This book was no different.
Jenny is a precious beauty who is in grieving for her lost love. She really doesn't understand what she is feeling when this new man shows up in her life.
Justin is a handsome man looking for marriage and when he meets Jenny he decides she is the one for him.
Justin was soo sweet. Jenny was sassy and funny. Both of them fit perfectly together. This story had everything you could possibly want.
Claudy knows how to deliver and she continues to do so with all of her amazing books. I am a die hard fan!!
This book had it all. Lots of action, emotion, laughs and sizzling passion.
The characters in Claudy's books always stand out. This book was no different.
Jenny is a precious beauty who is in grieving for her lost love. She really doesn't understand what she is feeling when this new man shows up in her life.
Justin is a handsome man looking for marriage and when he meets Jenny he decides she is the one for him.
Justin was soo sweet. Jenny was sassy and funny. Both of them fit perfectly together. This story had everything you could possibly want.
Claudy knows how to deliver and she continues to do so with all of her amazing books. I am a die hard fan!!
January 5, 2017
Sudsy soap opera
Shallow, cliched characterization and the usual trite misunderstandings intertwined with a not very challenging 'mystery' make for a quick, but not very interesting read. I know Claudy Cohn to be more talented that this book indicates. Had this been the first book of hers that I read, I wouldn't have read any more.
Shallow, cliched characterization and the usual trite misunderstandings intertwined with a not very challenging 'mystery' make for a quick, but not very interesting read. I know Claudy Cohn to be more talented that this book indicates. Had this been the first book of hers that I read, I wouldn't have read any more.
May 21, 2017
Listened to the story while stacking the firewood. Didn't like the narrator's voice very much (some character voices were rather good but the others were annoying as hell) but the story was quite decent. It had a bit of mystery I actually liked. The romance part felt too much of an instalove for me to enjoy it to the fullest. Still, short and sweet.
I'll probably try another Claudy Conn's book in future.
I'll probably try another Claudy Conn's book in future.
July 30, 2018
Review also posted on Book Lovin' Mamas
I will say it over and over again...I LOVE Claudy Conn's historical romance books. They are seriously addicting and make it feel like you go back to a time where men literally swept women off their feet.
"After the Storm" is a novel about Jenny and how she has lost her childhood sweetheart, Johnny during Waterloo. She has told herself, she will never love another person again due to the fear of losing them.
Although, it will be kind of hard for her to not fall for the Earl of Danfield because the minute she is introduced to him, he is all that she thinks about. Jason (the Earl of Danfield) gives her a proposition of marrying him. If she marries him, he will finally receive his heritance and she will not have to endure going out during the London season as her father wants her to.
The Earl also wants to try to win Jenny's heart over even though she says she will never love again. He knows in the bottom of his heart, she is falling for him.
When the Earl and Jenny marry, he takes her to one of his homes and she meets his step-mom and step-brother. While there, Jenny is almost killed and someone is out to kill the Earl. Jenny is determined to find out what is happening at the Earl's castle and get to the bottom of who wants her husband dead.
When she finally finds out who it is, she will find out the truth on what really happened to her beloved Johnny.
Claudy writes a book that is full of passion and love and how it is possible to love again after a tragedy. What I adored most about this book is that I could not figure out who was causing the trouble and trying to kill the Earl. I would think it was the step-brother and then another time I would think it was the step-mother. When I finally found out who it was, I was in shock just as Jenny was in the story.
Claudy also knows how to make readers fall in love with her characters. I had so much sympathy for Jenny and as well as Jason. Jenny for losing her loved one and Jason for trying to win over Jenny the minute he realizes he cannot live without her. They both were destined to meet each other. =)
I even fell for some of the secondary characters in "After the Storm"...one being in particular...the Earl's stepbrother. Even though there were times I thought he was the one causing trouble, he still won my heart over. He had a way with words. =)
If you love a historical romance that has passion, mystery, romance, humor, and action, you will enjoy reading "After the Storm".
I will say it over and over again...I LOVE Claudy Conn's historical romance books. They are seriously addicting and make it feel like you go back to a time where men literally swept women off their feet.
"After the Storm" is a novel about Jenny and how she has lost her childhood sweetheart, Johnny during Waterloo. She has told herself, she will never love another person again due to the fear of losing them.
Although, it will be kind of hard for her to not fall for the Earl of Danfield because the minute she is introduced to him, he is all that she thinks about. Jason (the Earl of Danfield) gives her a proposition of marrying him. If she marries him, he will finally receive his heritance and she will not have to endure going out during the London season as her father wants her to.
The Earl also wants to try to win Jenny's heart over even though she says she will never love again. He knows in the bottom of his heart, she is falling for him.
When the Earl and Jenny marry, he takes her to one of his homes and she meets his step-mom and step-brother. While there, Jenny is almost killed and someone is out to kill the Earl. Jenny is determined to find out what is happening at the Earl's castle and get to the bottom of who wants her husband dead.
When she finally finds out who it is, she will find out the truth on what really happened to her beloved Johnny.
Claudy writes a book that is full of passion and love and how it is possible to love again after a tragedy. What I adored most about this book is that I could not figure out who was causing the trouble and trying to kill the Earl. I would think it was the step-brother and then another time I would think it was the step-mother. When I finally found out who it was, I was in shock just as Jenny was in the story.
Claudy also knows how to make readers fall in love with her characters. I had so much sympathy for Jenny and as well as Jason. Jenny for losing her loved one and Jason for trying to win over Jenny the minute he realizes he cannot live without her. They both were destined to meet each other. =)
I even fell for some of the secondary characters in "After the Storm"...one being in particular...the Earl's stepbrother. Even though there were times I thought he was the one causing trouble, he still won my heart over. He had a way with words. =)
If you love a historical romance that has passion, mystery, romance, humor, and action, you will enjoy reading "After the Storm".
March 3, 2013
When Jennifer Ashley lost her childhood friend/fiance, Johnny, in the battle of Waterloo, she felt as if she couldn't move on. For over a year she mourned his loss while her father, aunt and close friends Lavinnia and Mac watched her wither away. When her father makes a decision to push her back into life by sending her to London for the next Season, part of her wants to come back to life but another part of her wants to remain true to Johnny's memory.
At a small dinner party, Jenny is introduced to the Earl of Danfield, Jason. He must marry in a month to insure that he retains his inheritance. Although originally he had intended to ask for Lavinnia, he finds himself drawn to Jenny. To avoid being pushed into a Season, she accepts his offer of marriage.
During their journey to Danfield Castle, where according to the inheritance regulations they must live for at least a month, Jenny finds herself attracted to his good humor, careful consideration of her needs and of course broad shoulders! She begins to realize that her aunt was right and her relationship with Johnny was more of a best friend, but this has the making for a passionate, adventurous love affair, if she gives in to it.
At the castle, she meets his eccentric family and wonders exactly what she has gotten herself into. When her friend Mac arrives, welcomes him into her home. When accidents begin to happen that put not only her but Jason as well into danger, it builds a greater bond between them and makes them realize that they have enough feelings to truly start their marriage in and out of their bedroom.
For the most part, I enjoyed the characters and how well rounded they were. Jenny, however was on the young acting side, which although was pointed out, still sometimes made me sigh in frustration. And although they did "fall in love" rather quickly, it stayed in character with the book overall. I enjoyed how the story flowed, however it was the the way the story was written at times that distracted me. That and when they were sorting out their feelings for each other, numerous times in their head we were privy to, "What is this?" question asked again and again.
At a small dinner party, Jenny is introduced to the Earl of Danfield, Jason. He must marry in a month to insure that he retains his inheritance. Although originally he had intended to ask for Lavinnia, he finds himself drawn to Jenny. To avoid being pushed into a Season, she accepts his offer of marriage.
During their journey to Danfield Castle, where according to the inheritance regulations they must live for at least a month, Jenny finds herself attracted to his good humor, careful consideration of her needs and of course broad shoulders! She begins to realize that her aunt was right and her relationship with Johnny was more of a best friend, but this has the making for a passionate, adventurous love affair, if she gives in to it.
At the castle, she meets his eccentric family and wonders exactly what she has gotten herself into. When her friend Mac arrives, welcomes him into her home. When accidents begin to happen that put not only her but Jason as well into danger, it builds a greater bond between them and makes them realize that they have enough feelings to truly start their marriage in and out of their bedroom.
For the most part, I enjoyed the characters and how well rounded they were. Jenny, however was on the young acting side, which although was pointed out, still sometimes made me sigh in frustration. And although they did "fall in love" rather quickly, it stayed in character with the book overall. I enjoyed how the story flowed, however it was the the way the story was written at times that distracted me. That and when they were sorting out their feelings for each other, numerous times in their head we were privy to, "What is this?" question asked again and again.
June 20, 2013
I have grown to really love Claudy Conn’s short historical romance books. They are usually ~200 pages and actually quite predictable as far as the major plot lines. There is a despicable rake who encounters a refreshing young chit and at first they do not get along, but eventually grow quite fond of each other and then of course love. The rake isn’t so despicable after all and the young chit shows grit and fortitude. There is always some danger lurking about and of course the must-needed happy ending. Does this stop me from devouring these books and loving every single second of it? Nope, not even a little bit. Also, in this particular book, I didn’t figure out who was the “bad guy” until it was staring me in the face! Well done!
So the main characters in this one are Jennifer Ashley and Earl Jason Danfield. The earl needs to marry within the month or he will lose his inheritance. Jenny was engaged a year ago to her lifelong friend who died at the battle of Waterloo. She has vowed to never love again. Is this perfect? The earl needs a wife, but hasn’t found anyone yet and Jennifer refuses to be debuted in London and paraded about. So they agree upon a marriage of convenience. Upon marrying, they promptly go the Danfield Castle for a month (per the terms of his inheritance) where Jenny meets Jason’s evil stepmother, his delightful half brother, his cousin, his two wards and their governess. He dead fiance’s best friend comes for a visit to make sure everything is on the up and up for Jenny. Things start happening (and luckily the characters don’t pretend they are accidents) to threaten both Jenny and Jason and they must figure it out before these attempts are successful.
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So the main characters in this one are Jennifer Ashley and Earl Jason Danfield. The earl needs to marry within the month or he will lose his inheritance. Jenny was engaged a year ago to her lifelong friend who died at the battle of Waterloo. She has vowed to never love again. Is this perfect? The earl needs a wife, but hasn’t found anyone yet and Jennifer refuses to be debuted in London and paraded about. So they agree upon a marriage of convenience. Upon marrying, they promptly go the Danfield Castle for a month (per the terms of his inheritance) where Jenny meets Jason’s evil stepmother, his delightful half brother, his cousin, his two wards and their governess. He dead fiance’s best friend comes for a visit to make sure everything is on the up and up for Jenny. Things start happening (and luckily the characters don’t pretend they are accidents) to threaten both Jenny and Jason and they must figure it out before these attempts are successful.
To read more reviews for Claudy Conn visit my blog at: http://bibliobibulireviews.blogspot.com/
April 19, 2013
Anyone that knows my reading preferences knows I’m not a huge fan of historical. Actually Claudy is the third author I find myself being pulled to in this genre. After the Storm is a sweet, touching, romantic, mysterious and fun read that all fans of the genre will definitely enjoy. Actually, I find I can say that even readers that are NOT fans of the genre will enjoy it :)
Jenny’s story is a sad one. She lost her best friend and fiancée to battle and has not recovered from it. She swears she will NEVER love again is incapable of it is what she believes for she is still in love with John. But now she is given no choice but to move on. Her father and aunt have put her in the situation that she must face the world, meet many suitable suitors and choose a husband. Jenny is dreading it. She does not any to move forward. She does not want to get married and she most certainly does not want to try to love again. When the Earl approaches her with a proposal of a marriage solely of convenience, she’s not sure. It does give her an out from having to go through the hustle and bustle of meeting other suitors. But will she be able to let go of the guilt she holds for her beloved?
Love the build, characters, setting and EVERYTHING in this story. Claudy Conn is now another who has gained me as a fan of her historical romance. That totals three now. I do love the different feel the time frame and dialect feed to my imagination while reading. Great job Claudy! Bravo!!
Jenny’s story is a sad one. She lost her best friend and fiancée to battle and has not recovered from it. She swears she will NEVER love again is incapable of it is what she believes for she is still in love with John. But now she is given no choice but to move on. Her father and aunt have put her in the situation that she must face the world, meet many suitable suitors and choose a husband. Jenny is dreading it. She does not any to move forward. She does not want to get married and she most certainly does not want to try to love again. When the Earl approaches her with a proposal of a marriage solely of convenience, she’s not sure. It does give her an out from having to go through the hustle and bustle of meeting other suitors. But will she be able to let go of the guilt she holds for her beloved?
Love the build, characters, setting and EVERYTHING in this story. Claudy Conn is now another who has gained me as a fan of her historical romance. That totals three now. I do love the different feel the time frame and dialect feed to my imagination while reading. Great job Claudy! Bravo!!
June 6, 2013
Jenny Ashley has lost her childhood sweetheart and fiance, Johnny of Southwich, at Waterloo and vows to never love again. At her home Ashley Grange, she is taking a walk and is accosted by a handsome Corinthian-Jason, the Earl of Danfield-who has to marry or lose his inheritance. He doesn't believe in love and wants a marriage of convenience. He decides on Jenny since she vowed she would never love again. She agrees since it'll be a marriage of convenience and feels she'll never love again and she won't have to have another season in London.
They get married and go to his Estate which is in disrepair. His Stepmother and Stepbrother also live at the Estate. Jenny says she'll get the Estate back in order. The Stepmother is a nasty piece of work and hates that her son did not inherit but the Stepbrother adores Jason and knows Jason will give him a small inheritance. Now the tale begins between Jason and Jenny and as you know things don't always work out as planned. Suddenly accidents are happening to Jenny and Jason. Someone doesn't want them to stay together. There is danger on the Estate and they don't know where it's coming from.
Great book and has romance, danger and mystery-true Claudy style. I loved it and so will you.
They get married and go to his Estate which is in disrepair. His Stepmother and Stepbrother also live at the Estate. Jenny says she'll get the Estate back in order. The Stepmother is a nasty piece of work and hates that her son did not inherit but the Stepbrother adores Jason and knows Jason will give him a small inheritance. Now the tale begins between Jason and Jenny and as you know things don't always work out as planned. Suddenly accidents are happening to Jenny and Jason. Someone doesn't want them to stay together. There is danger on the Estate and they don't know where it's coming from.
Great book and has romance, danger and mystery-true Claudy style. I loved it and so will you.
February 19, 2013
Jenny is young and feels alone. After losing her fiance at Waterloo she does not seem to be able to move on. In come the Earl of Danfield with an offer that will help them both. Their feelings for each other grow and an HEA looks on the horizon until a couple of "pranks" occur leading Jenny to believe she may not be safe. Who can she trust? Her heart, her husband, her in-laws, her friends?
I loved this historical. Romance, mystery, and a lovable heroine make this unputdownable read one of my favorite historical romances. The story was paced beautifully and had me needing to keep reading, even as midnight came and went. The secondary characters add so much depth to this tale of two lost souls finding each other and what matters in life. If you like your historical romances with a bit of mystery and a whole lot of chemistry, this book may be just the book for you. This book is 18 plus for sexual content, which takes place within the context of marriage (if that is something you are looking for).
I loved this historical. Romance, mystery, and a lovable heroine make this unputdownable read one of my favorite historical romances. The story was paced beautifully and had me needing to keep reading, even as midnight came and went. The secondary characters add so much depth to this tale of two lost souls finding each other and what matters in life. If you like your historical romances with a bit of mystery and a whole lot of chemistry, this book may be just the book for you. This book is 18 plus for sexual content, which takes place within the context of marriage (if that is something you are looking for).
October 28, 2013
Jenny Ashley is mourning the loss of her best friend and fiancee Johnny when she meets a rake that dares to take the liberty if a kiss from her upon first sight. Lord Danfield awakens something Jenny has never felt even with her Johnny.
Jason Danfield must marry before his 29th birthday or he will lose his entire inheritance. He sees Ms. Ashley as the perfect solution in a marriage of convenience for she loves another and he only needs a bride.
What happens to convenience when hearts become involved? Another great story by Claudy Conn. This book is filled with twists and turns that will keep the reader flipping pages to see what happens next. A true gem of a story!
Jason Danfield must marry before his 29th birthday or he will lose his entire inheritance. He sees Ms. Ashley as the perfect solution in a marriage of convenience for she loves another and he only needs a bride.
What happens to convenience when hearts become involved? Another great story by Claudy Conn. This book is filled with twists and turns that will keep the reader flipping pages to see what happens next. A true gem of a story!
November 13, 2011
After the Storm was a delightful old-time regency. I love these kinds of regencies, sweet yet with just the right amount of *spice*. This one blended a little mystery/gothic to the mix, so it had a bit of a Victoria Holt feel. My only quibble was that there was not enough between the hero & heroine at the very end during the resolution, when the reader deserves a good *sigh* moment between the two.
August 6, 2013
OMG I loved this book! The love story between Jason, sexy ladies man who has to marry in order to obtain his inheritance, and Jenny a young beauty coming out of mourning for her fiancee. When these two meet..watch out! Sparks will fly! But it is not smooth sailing for them, murder, maliciousness and way too many suspects!! Claudy Conn is an amazing author!! She hits the mark every single time!!
February 15, 2013
From start to finish I was hooked and found this book impossible to put down. I loved the story that unfolded between Jenny and Jason, and absolutely fell in love with their characters. As always there were twists and turns that you don't expect, and in the end you are left with an incredible story. I definitely recommend this book, and I know you won't be disappointed. :)
December 31, 2016
shallow and boring
The hero and heroine are likable (although Jenny's first encounter with him was uncomfortable) but not very deep. She's a young, cheerful, giggly woman; he's handsome and not much else. The mystery and the revealed villain couldn't save this from being a bore.
The hero and heroine are likable (although Jenny's first encounter with him was uncomfortable) but not very deep. She's a young, cheerful, giggly woman; he's handsome and not much else. The mystery and the revealed villain couldn't save this from being a bore.
May 21, 2014
Well I'm out of Claudy Conn books and I'm sad :( , because I've read them all. Again a great regency, with a fiesty female lead. It is a joy to read her books!
March 23, 2013
Liked it very much. It was entertaining.
February 13, 2018
It was a nice story with an interesting plot, but the characters were cartoons and not believable to me. I liked Claudy Conn’s book, Serena, very much, but this one was very heavy handed. Conn wanted us to know the Earl had a good heart, so she had him giving money to a poor child in London, and stayed to watch him after he tossed a coin to him.. The villain was portrayed as a drooling monster at the end of the story, and Jenny was so sweet that she offered to help deliver a baby on her way to her new home on the same day she got married. These portrayals are over the top.
Also, Johnny’s third horse was killed during the battle of Waterloo, and it was a horse he loved. How many horses did he own and have available on the day of the battle? If Sugar was the first horse killed, it would make sense, but his third?
There were many issues like that in this book. I did enjoy it, but it was not quality writing, in my opinion.
Also, Johnny’s third horse was killed during the battle of Waterloo, and it was a horse he loved. How many horses did he own and have available on the day of the battle? If Sugar was the first horse killed, it would make sense, but his third?
There were many issues like that in this book. I did enjoy it, but it was not quality writing, in my opinion.
January 10, 2017
Enjoyable romance
I found this to be an enjoyable romance that moved rather quickly from the moment of Jenny and Jason's first meeting. The chemistry between the two of them was evident from the moment they met and I could sense the sparks radiating between them. The mystery as to who was causing the attempts to their lives was an interesting turn to the story but the threats Jason's stepmother made were overly obvious as to who the author wanted you to believe was behind them. It was as if there were this huge build-up to her being evil but nothing of her character was truly revealed other than she was an unpleasant person. More interaction between them all would have made it more interesting. It didn't take me long to figure out who was behind the murder attempts. All in all this was an entertaining story with characters that I enjoyed reading about.
I found this to be an enjoyable romance that moved rather quickly from the moment of Jenny and Jason's first meeting. The chemistry between the two of them was evident from the moment they met and I could sense the sparks radiating between them. The mystery as to who was causing the attempts to their lives was an interesting turn to the story but the threats Jason's stepmother made were overly obvious as to who the author wanted you to believe was behind them. It was as if there were this huge build-up to her being evil but nothing of her character was truly revealed other than she was an unpleasant person. More interaction between them all would have made it more interesting. It didn't take me long to figure out who was behind the murder attempts. All in all this was an entertaining story with characters that I enjoyed reading about.
December 23, 2018
OK romance, but very predictable
This is an OK romance, but it is very predictable and the couple was annoying. The writing is OK, but there are lots of editing errors. I also felt like the author was telling the story, when I want a book to make me feel as if I am in the story. The mystery was odd, too, in that it seemed there were too many suspects -- and then a surprise at who was guilty. I found the couple a bit annoying, too. There was so much unnecessary angst that could have been avoided if they had just shared their feelings. Books with unnecessary drama, just to add angst, drive me crazy. I also had a hard time believing the couple actually fell in love so quickly.
This is an OK romance, but it is very predictable and the couple was annoying. The writing is OK, but there are lots of editing errors. I also felt like the author was telling the story, when I want a book to make me feel as if I am in the story. The mystery was odd, too, in that it seemed there were too many suspects -- and then a surprise at who was guilty. I found the couple a bit annoying, too. There was so much unnecessary angst that could have been avoided if they had just shared their feelings. Books with unnecessary drama, just to add angst, drive me crazy. I also had a hard time believing the couple actually fell in love so quickly.
March 21, 2025
A sweet story that missed the mark
It was a historical novel with a sweet storyline and real potential, but it felt like it was written just to check a box. The language was often clunky—filled with expressions that may have been intended to sound period-appropriate, but instead came off as forced or unfamiliar, even to someone who reads a lot. It pulled me out of the story rather than immersing me in the setting. Add to that several unnecessary characters and details that felt like filler instead of adding value. Honestly, it felt like watching a magician constantly telling you where to look, trying too hard to set up a twist that didn’t quite land.
It was a historical novel with a sweet storyline and real potential, but it felt like it was written just to check a box. The language was often clunky—filled with expressions that may have been intended to sound period-appropriate, but instead came off as forced or unfamiliar, even to someone who reads a lot. It pulled me out of the story rather than immersing me in the setting. Add to that several unnecessary characters and details that felt like filler instead of adding value. Honestly, it felt like watching a magician constantly telling you where to look, trying too hard to set up a twist that didn’t quite land.
October 20, 2017
Too expensive for this vague short story
I want to give this book more stars but cannot. The summary in “About This Book” was intriguing but I felt the story was just as long as the summary. Cute book, liked it...a little annoyed with the heroine about her lost love on some parts...
My summary:
The met, got married, bad things happened, mystery solved. The end.
I wished for more...
I want to give this book more stars but cannot. The summary in “About This Book” was intriguing but I felt the story was just as long as the summary. Cute book, liked it...a little annoyed with the heroine about her lost love on some parts...
My summary:
The met, got married, bad things happened, mystery solved. The end.
I wished for more...
September 30, 2017
Jenny finds a marriage of convenience to the Earl a respite from a season in London. Her fiance', Johnny was killed at Waterloo and she doesn't have the heart to mix and mingle. Jason has to marry before he turns 29 to inherit his late father's estate and title. He has just a few weeks left and needs to find a match quickly.
December 25, 2016
I'm sure the bitchy stepmother and other villainy was meant to counteract all the perfection, but it was just... too sweet for my taste. Some wrong homonym choices scattered throughout also irritated me. *shrug*
December 28, 2016
3.5 Fun, frothy and a fast read. Likeable main characters and intriguing storyline. Mystery could have have been developed further and the ending seemed a bit abrupt. Ticks all the boxes for a historical romance without delving too much in the 'historical' side of things.
February 16, 2017
I enjoyed reading this book for the most part. However, the ending is frankly disappointing. It's bad, really bad. It's rushed and there are so many loose ends that haven't been tied. That's too bad because it sort of ruins the book since all you think about is that annoying ending.
May 26, 2017
This story had fine pacing to it. But the story was nothing new. I wasn't able to enter this world completely and believe it was almost real. It was a ok read, but not one that I felt moved by, or found myself caring about the characters.
June 16, 2017
Yup. I'm reading yet another historical romance. It's my mom's fault. When I was a teen, I wasn't reading as much as she wanted so she introduced me to Harlequin romance.
Update: I do enjoy reading this author. Though this book is much shorter than I usually like, it didn't feel like it. Best part is that it didn't feel drawn out. Her characters are a little quirky. Yes, of course it's sappy but the the fight they put up from hating to loving isn't ridiculous. Realization starts to dawn quickly. Acceptance on the other hand, a little longer.
Update: I do enjoy reading this author. Though this book is much shorter than I usually like, it didn't feel like it. Best part is that it didn't feel drawn out. Her characters are a little quirky. Yes, of course it's sappy but the the fight they put up from hating to loving isn't ridiculous. Realization starts to dawn quickly. Acceptance on the other hand, a little longer.
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