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Secrets in Silk #2
Unraveled by the Rebel
A spinster with a secret…
After being seduced and ruined by her worst enemy, Juliette Andrews has vowed to marry no man—especially not Dr. Paul Fraser, her childhood sweetheart. Content to bury herself in accounts and numbers, she refuses to let the devastatingly handsome Highlander back into her life.
A rebel with a cause…
Paul Fraser’s heart burns with the need for vengeance against the earl who executed his father and drove the Scots from their homes. But when he learns that his enemy hurt the woman he loves, Paul has sworn to destroy him.
Can Juliette overcome the darkness of her past in the arms of the man she once loved? Or will her secrets tear them apart?
After being seduced and ruined by her worst enemy, Juliette Andrews has vowed to marry no man—especially not Dr. Paul Fraser, her childhood sweetheart. Content to bury herself in accounts and numbers, she refuses to let the devastatingly handsome Highlander back into her life.
A rebel with a cause…
Paul Fraser’s heart burns with the need for vengeance against the earl who executed his father and drove the Scots from their homes. But when he learns that his enemy hurt the woman he loves, Paul has sworn to destroy him.
Can Juliette overcome the darkness of her past in the arms of the man she once loved? Or will her secrets tear them apart?
342 pages, Paperback
First published September 3, 2013
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Michelle Willingham
190 books621 followersRita® Award Finalist Michelle Willingham has published over fifty books and novellas. Currently, she lives in Virginia with her family and is working on more historical romance novels. When she's not writing, Michelle enjoys baking, playing the piano, and avoiding exercise at all costs. Visit her website at: www.michellewillingham.com or interact with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/michellewillinghamfans.
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April 22, 2022
This one started off great. The thing about childhood love and that love continuing into adulthood is that I feel actual scenes / flashbacks of childhood spent together is required for me to relate to their romance. Despite the author showing us some of it, I still thought it was insufficient. Nevertheless, it is more than what other authors has written.
It started dragging from the second half of the book. While I like that Paul is very gentle and patient with Juliette, he took up too much time chasing her and I was bored with that. However, it was still nice seeing Paul tempting Juliette and teaching her that going to bed with him is not all that scary.
I didn’t care about Juliette’s parents’ love story & Bradford’s point of view.
A nice book to read to pass the time but didn’t feel like it was special. Something just felt off with the writing; maybe it was slow, or boring but it didn’t have my full attention or left me wanting to finish it in one sitting.
It started dragging from the second half of the book. While I like that Paul is very gentle and patient with Juliette, he took up too much time chasing her and I was bored with that. However, it was still nice seeing Paul tempting Juliette and teaching her that going to bed with him is not all that scary.
I didn’t care about Juliette’s parents’ love story & Bradford’s point of view.
A nice book to read to pass the time but didn’t feel like it was special. Something just felt off with the writing; maybe it was slow, or boring but it didn’t have my full attention or left me wanting to finish it in one sitting.
December 28, 2015
The only reason that I bought this book was that the heroine's name is Juliette. It's one of those books where you can be the character! Woo!
This series is Little Women set in Scotland with hot, Scottish highlander heroes, and this heroine is Jo March.
The book synopsis says that Juliette was "seduced" by her neighbor. That's a lie. The heroine here is raped before the events of the book begin, and she is still working through the psychological damage. Paul is great in the beginning, but he clearly did not think this marriage thing through. (Should I have put a spoiler tag there?) He promises Juliette that he will never, ever touch her when, where, or how she doesn't want to be touched; he immediately stops when she says "stop." (I'll admit that is hot.) But then he spends the rest of the book backing her into corners and being "righteously" annoyed with her for not wanting to have sex with him. Boo, Paul.
But the heroine's name is Juliette. Woo! (Okay, so maybe I don't want to be this heroine.)
This series is Little Women set in Scotland with hot, Scottish highlander heroes, and this heroine is Jo March.
The book synopsis says that Juliette was "seduced" by her neighbor. That's a lie. The heroine here is raped before the events of the book begin, and she is still working through the psychological damage. Paul is great in the beginning, but he clearly did not think this marriage thing through. (Should I have put a spoiler tag there?) He promises Juliette that he will never, ever touch her when, where, or how she doesn't want to be touched; he immediately stops when she says "stop." (I'll admit that is hot.) But then he spends the rest of the book backing her into corners and being "righteously" annoyed with her for not wanting to have sex with him. Boo, Paul.
But the heroine's name is Juliette. Woo! (Okay, so maybe I don't want to be this heroine.)
March 10, 2023
I liked the first book better. This one has a darker theme than the first but I think everything went on and on and on way too slow for my tastes. The heroine took too long to make a decision about her future and I was just bored when the hero finally understood all that had happened with her.
But Gosh, poor girl.
PS: what a misleading blurb. Be aware that there was no seduction whatsoever from her worst enemy.
But Gosh, poor girl.
PS: what a misleading blurb. Be aware that there was no seduction whatsoever from her worst enemy.
July 7, 2015
Aghhhh I am so torn about the rating. Honestly it is not my 4 stars kind of books. I won't read it again. But this book has a very difficult plot to sell. And I think the author did alright by Paul and Juliette. Come on Goodreads, half star already! This book would have been just how I imagine 3.5 stars would be.
I really like Paul as a character. He isn't the typical hero but he has something that most heros don't have: he is avoiding sex for his woman, not to hide his heart away and avoid forming strings. It made him seem a lot more noble than say Simon Bassett from "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn.
Julliet is also a ok heroine. Better than her older sister Victoria. I must say Paul outshines her though. This book is a major improvement from the first book in the series.
The reason why I cannot really give it 4 stars with my heart: the writing or the style or the plots. I don't know what it is. I feel that this is a really great couple with much potential. But in this book they only get 70% of their greatness. Come to think of it I must say that I think it is the plots. Paul and Juliette have so much material between them. But the author wrote about Juliette's mother and father (whose relationship I really do not care about but it is an recurring theme for Willingham), Juliette's sisters, and people around them. Why oh why? This is a perfectly great couple with a lot of feelings between them. Why waste pages on secondary characters? Secondary characters are there to support the relationship development of the lead characters. You don't use them to reach your page quota.
I would be curious to see how another writer would write the same story. For example, I would love to see what Elizabeth Hoyt would do with such a couple. Paul and Juliette's story is almost there for me but no, it's 3.5.
I am willing to give it 4 stars because it really is not bad. I always go lower in rating when in doubt but not in this case. Paul and Juliette deserve better than what is alotted them. The book is missing something vital for me to say ok I want to read the story again. It leaves me wanting more. A really good story, but only partially realized.
I really like Paul as a character. He isn't the typical hero but he has something that most heros don't have: he is avoiding sex for his woman, not to hide his heart away and avoid forming strings. It made him seem a lot more noble than say Simon Bassett from "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn.
Julliet is also a ok heroine. Better than her older sister Victoria. I must say Paul outshines her though. This book is a major improvement from the first book in the series.
The reason why I cannot really give it 4 stars with my heart: the writing or the style or the plots. I don't know what it is. I feel that this is a really great couple with much potential. But in this book they only get 70% of their greatness. Come to think of it I must say that I think it is the plots. Paul and Juliette have so much material between them. But the author wrote about Juliette's mother and father (whose relationship I really do not care about but it is an recurring theme for Willingham), Juliette's sisters, and people around them. Why oh why? This is a perfectly great couple with a lot of feelings between them. Why waste pages on secondary characters? Secondary characters are there to support the relationship development of the lead characters. You don't use them to reach your page quota.
I would be curious to see how another writer would write the same story. For example, I would love to see what Elizabeth Hoyt would do with such a couple. Paul and Juliette's story is almost there for me but no, it's 3.5.
I am willing to give it 4 stars because it really is not bad. I always go lower in rating when in doubt but not in this case. Paul and Juliette deserve better than what is alotted them. The book is missing something vital for me to say ok I want to read the story again. It leaves me wanting more. A really good story, but only partially realized.
September 24, 2016
Plotting is off in this one. We find out in the first couple chapters that Paul is the son of a poor crofter who is also the secret heir to a viscountcy. He has sworn revenge against the wicked earl responsible for Paul's father's death; he has also sworn he will marry Juliette, a baron's daughter he has loved for years, even though she swears she will never marry any man. Juliette was raped by the aforementioned wicked earl and had a secret baby who is being raised by her aunt and uncle--all of this, oddly enough she has been able to keep from her immediate family, who are apparently the most incurious people who ever lived. No matter--Juliette is so traumatized and shamed by her experience that she feels unworthy to be Paul's wife, even though she loves him. The next several chapters are just different versions of "I must have my revenge on that wicked earl and also marry Juliette" and "I love Paul but I cannot marry him, I cannot!" and nothing to move the plot forward. Stuff eventually happens, but by then the reader's patience has worn thin. And by "reader," I mean me. YMMV. Threads of other stories from the series show up here and there but come off as extraneous and annoying, even if you understand what they're about. It's not bad, but it's like the writer tried to cram in too much backstory and not enough actual story. And I know from having read book 3 that there are HUGE gaps between this book and that one, which is kind of an odd choice for an author who is trying to weave an epic story through multiple books. 2.5 stars
October 3, 2014
Ohgawd. Juliette. I am really, really sorry for her past troubles and understandable reaction to the trauma but there was a point where her emotional floppiness and indecision about whether to get on with things and face the future or not just became boring. I gave up caring. And started wondering and looking about for a better spousal option for Paul. The running of this book's action alongside those of the earlier stories meant that there were some very odd temporal and plot holes - esp. in relation to Victoria's temporary absence. Disappointing.
July 28, 2014
i didn't really enjoy this. the h was very annoying to me. I ended up skimming and was happy when it was over.
September 9, 2017
This was super sweet in all the right places and full of intrigue and suspense in others. I loved the romance between Paul and Juliette and the there was so much to the plot regarding the evil Brandon Carlisle that this story just kept you on your toes.
April 1, 2019
📚💙📚💙📚
These two were just meant to be. You don’t want to miss their journey. Beautiful.
These two were just meant to be. You don’t want to miss their journey. Beautiful.
December 6, 2014
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They used to be close; friends and maybe, before he left, on the road to becoming something more. But after his father’s death, Paul Fraser was forced to leave his Highlands home and could only keep in contact with Juliette Andrews through letters and rare visits home. Their letters brought them even closer until, Paul thought he’d earned the right to ask the baron’s daughter to become his wife – although he was only a doctor, with no noble titles to his name, he was sure he and Juliette suited and that they would do well in life, together. But Juliette never answered his proposal, gave him no reasons, and then suddenly stopped writing, and Paul finished his schooling, all the while keeping Juliette in his heart and wondering how to get her back. Now it’s two years later, Paul and Juliette are both back in the same place again, and he’s determined to either make Juliette his wife or know the truth about why she won’t have him. Unfortunately, Juliette is just as determined to stay a spinster and never reveal why.
It’s a battle of wills set against a backdrop of actual battles (English vs Scots, poor vs. rich, as always) and complete with a London season, courting via kittens, mysterious inheritances, a villain so vicious and ludicrous it strains the limits of believability (just how much could the gentry get away with? I feel like when abductions start happening, it might be the time that somebody starts to take notice, but that could just be me), and a younger sister who better get her happily-ever-after in one of the two remaining books, after how hard she works for Juliette and Paul in this one.
Sequel to Undone by the Duke, and followed by Undressed by the Earl & Unlaced by the Outlaw, Michelle Willingham’s Unraveled by the Rebel is second in her Secrets in Silk quartet. (And is, as of this writing only $.99 on Kindle at Amazon, FYI. Which is how I came to read it, and now the other ones are not quite as cheap, and Amazon has tricked me again.) There is a lot happening in this book – many secrets, a lot of backstabbing, some mischievous plotting on the part of previously mentioned younger sister. In fact, when I started reading, I was a bit worried that the timing of the story might be off – by the end of chapter one, we know the back-story behind Ms. Andrew’s reluctance to marry, for example, and after that, I figured – since those were the big secrets – where would the drama be for the rest of the story? But fear not, there was still plenty of drama to be had. I mean, we don’t even meet the random, unknown Viscount uncle till Chapter 5 or something, so there’s piles of plot left to go around.
The book is worth it for the term “wall-hedge” alone (as in the masculine version of a wallflower, which I am absolutely stealing and using from now on), but there’s still a great deal to recommend it: The Andrews sisters are all unique and interesting, and their relationships are complex and well crafted; the bad guy is completely batshit; and there’s more than one side-plot that’s interesting all on it’s own (a father returned from war, for example). All told, it’s a gentle friends-to-lovers story – a hero who puts his patience into practice (or at least, time-period appropriate levels of patience: I still wanted him to back off a bit, but I get why he didn’t) & a heroine who takes her time and tries to make the best choices for everybody, even as she’s being pressured from all sides, and watching them come together and try to overcome the giant obstacles in their path makes for a charming story.
They used to be close; friends and maybe, before he left, on the road to becoming something more. But after his father’s death, Paul Fraser was forced to leave his Highlands home and could only keep in contact with Juliette Andrews through letters and rare visits home. Their letters brought them even closer until, Paul thought he’d earned the right to ask the baron’s daughter to become his wife – although he was only a doctor, with no noble titles to his name, he was sure he and Juliette suited and that they would do well in life, together. But Juliette never answered his proposal, gave him no reasons, and then suddenly stopped writing, and Paul finished his schooling, all the while keeping Juliette in his heart and wondering how to get her back. Now it’s two years later, Paul and Juliette are both back in the same place again, and he’s determined to either make Juliette his wife or know the truth about why she won’t have him. Unfortunately, Juliette is just as determined to stay a spinster and never reveal why.
It’s a battle of wills set against a backdrop of actual battles (English vs Scots, poor vs. rich, as always) and complete with a London season, courting via kittens, mysterious inheritances, a villain so vicious and ludicrous it strains the limits of believability (just how much could the gentry get away with? I feel like when abductions start happening, it might be the time that somebody starts to take notice, but that could just be me), and a younger sister who better get her happily-ever-after in one of the two remaining books, after how hard she works for Juliette and Paul in this one.
Sequel to Undone by the Duke, and followed by Undressed by the Earl & Unlaced by the Outlaw, Michelle Willingham’s Unraveled by the Rebel is second in her Secrets in Silk quartet. (And is, as of this writing only $.99 on Kindle at Amazon, FYI. Which is how I came to read it, and now the other ones are not quite as cheap, and Amazon has tricked me again.) There is a lot happening in this book – many secrets, a lot of backstabbing, some mischievous plotting on the part of previously mentioned younger sister. In fact, when I started reading, I was a bit worried that the timing of the story might be off – by the end of chapter one, we know the back-story behind Ms. Andrew’s reluctance to marry, for example, and after that, I figured – since those were the big secrets – where would the drama be for the rest of the story? But fear not, there was still plenty of drama to be had. I mean, we don’t even meet the random, unknown Viscount uncle till Chapter 5 or something, so there’s piles of plot left to go around.
The book is worth it for the term “wall-hedge” alone (as in the masculine version of a wallflower, which I am absolutely stealing and using from now on), but there’s still a great deal to recommend it: The Andrews sisters are all unique and interesting, and their relationships are complex and well crafted; the bad guy is completely batshit; and there’s more than one side-plot that’s interesting all on it’s own (a father returned from war, for example). All told, it’s a gentle friends-to-lovers story – a hero who puts his patience into practice (or at least, time-period appropriate levels of patience: I still wanted him to back off a bit, but I get why he didn’t) & a heroine who takes her time and tries to make the best choices for everybody, even as she’s being pressured from all sides, and watching them come together and try to overcome the giant obstacles in their path makes for a charming story.
November 3, 2014
Every Character is Sad, Sad
Juliet Andrews contents herself doing the books for a secret company, Aphrodite's Unmentionables. She has been "ruined" by a brutal rape, so marriage is not in the cards for her. These are just two of the secrets, Juliet must keep to avoid scandal for herself and her family. Juliet has a few more secrets of epic proportions to deal with. Paul Fraser, a physician and her childhood sweetheart, loves her and has asked her to marry him, but Juliet cannot risk such intimacy, nor trust him with her secrets. Besides, Paul has secrets of his own that fires vengeance in his heart.
When I read the description of this book, I thought keeping an undie company in Regency England secret would bring many hilarious, sexy, and fun scenarios. Wow! Was I wrong! Every character has not one, but many reasons to be sad. And every character has several reasons to avoid sex period, much less enjoy it. No one communicates with each other. All the communication is inside of the characters' heads, which to me, is boring. To make matters worse, every character is either twisted and crazy, has a huge inferiority complex or is deemed unfit for the social aspects of the times.
There is a meaty plot line, which involves many interesting and true historical events, and the writing is fair. She is good at staying within her time period with accuracy and believability. I just like my characters more balanced. In life, there is unhappiness, but usually some happiness creeps in, especially if one is in love. I failed to find the romance in this book, however. This author is excellent at conveying hopelessness and despair, so if you are drawn to this type of book, you found it.
Juliet Andrews contents herself doing the books for a secret company, Aphrodite's Unmentionables. She has been "ruined" by a brutal rape, so marriage is not in the cards for her. These are just two of the secrets, Juliet must keep to avoid scandal for herself and her family. Juliet has a few more secrets of epic proportions to deal with. Paul Fraser, a physician and her childhood sweetheart, loves her and has asked her to marry him, but Juliet cannot risk such intimacy, nor trust him with her secrets. Besides, Paul has secrets of his own that fires vengeance in his heart.
When I read the description of this book, I thought keeping an undie company in Regency England secret would bring many hilarious, sexy, and fun scenarios. Wow! Was I wrong! Every character has not one, but many reasons to be sad. And every character has several reasons to avoid sex period, much less enjoy it. No one communicates with each other. All the communication is inside of the characters' heads, which to me, is boring. To make matters worse, every character is either twisted and crazy, has a huge inferiority complex or is deemed unfit for the social aspects of the times.
There is a meaty plot line, which involves many interesting and true historical events, and the writing is fair. She is good at staying within her time period with accuracy and believability. I just like my characters more balanced. In life, there is unhappiness, but usually some happiness creeps in, especially if one is in love. I failed to find the romance in this book, however. This author is excellent at conveying hopelessness and despair, so if you are drawn to this type of book, you found it.
November 21, 2013
*Head desk*
The writing was terrible! It was really terrible; there was no flow at all. The writing style was unprofessional, clunky, and distracting from the story.
The story was okay. It was a bit trite, but this is a historical, so that's expected. I could totally forgive the silly story if it had been accompanied by good writing.
I only recommend this for fans of historical romances. If that's your thing, you'll probably enjoy this. If you're interested in a wider range of romance, this will likely bore and irritate you.
Not my best Giveaway win.
The writing was terrible! It was really terrible; there was no flow at all. The writing style was unprofessional, clunky, and distracting from the story.
The story was okay. It was a bit trite, but this is a historical, so that's expected. I could totally forgive the silly story if it had been accompanied by good writing.
I only recommend this for fans of historical romances. If that's your thing, you'll probably enjoy this. If you're interested in a wider range of romance, this will likely bore and irritate you.
Not my best Giveaway win.
September 11, 2013
Unraveled by the Rebel by Michelle Willingham
What a wonderful book one of my favorite authors Michelle Willingham. A great love story of a friendship between a woman who thinks she needs to be a spinster and a rebel doctor who won't give up. Together they overcome secrets and obstacles to be together. I recommend this book or any book by Michelle Willingham to everyone who loves a great historical romance.
What a wonderful book one of my favorite authors Michelle Willingham. A great love story of a friendship between a woman who thinks she needs to be a spinster and a rebel doctor who won't give up. Together they overcome secrets and obstacles to be together. I recommend this book or any book by Michelle Willingham to everyone who loves a great historical romance.
April 24, 2014
I liked this better than Undone by the Duke, and the romance between Dr. Fraser and the strong-but-damaged Juliette was compelling, but the pacing of the plot and the development of the characters are both uneven. I'm interested in the sisters' parents' relationship, which has been unfolding over the course of the series.
November 17, 2015
Wonderful read!
I truly love the idea of an early 19th Century physician understanding the need for extreme cleanliness and sterilization techniques. I also hold dearly to another main top, but won't reveal it. It would spoil the story. Enjoy!
I truly love the idea of an early 19th Century physician understanding the need for extreme cleanliness and sterilization techniques. I also hold dearly to another main top, but won't reveal it. It would spoil the story. Enjoy!
May 4, 2025
I've read other books by Michelle Willingham. However, this is the first book I've read in her Secret in Silks Series, so I haven't read the first book, which is about another sister, Victoria. I was, though, easily able to understand what was going on in this book and did not feel lost starting at book 2.
I enjoyed Dr. Paul Fraser's character. He and the heroine, Juliette, were childhood sweethearts even though Paul was a crofter's son and Juliette was an officer's daughter and of a different class than him. Paul was brave and caring and honorable. I liked Juliette's character, too. She was also caring and sweet. Juliette had also been a victim of the evil Earl of Strathland while Paul was away in medical school, secretly (from her parents and sisters -- not a secret in the book) giving birth to a son, which her aunt and uncle raised as their own.
The good thing about this book was that it didn't overlook her trauma. However, for much of the book, Juliette stubbornly kept pushing Paul away, thinking she couldn't be a proper wife to him, which got tedious after the first half of the book or so. Especially with Paul being so patient and gentle with her, having found out what had happened. Personally, after a couple months of wooing her, I would have given up if I were Paul. He finally had to issue an ultimatum that he was leaving for Juliette to finally show that she wanted him, which was why I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5. I also thought the ending was rushed. It took the whole book to get them wed and finally consummate their love, then the exciting confrontation with the terrible Earl, then...on to 7 months later and Juliette having a baby. I would have liked a little more of the book to be about what happened in those 7 months. Like...did Juliette ever tell her sisters and parents about her first child? What happened with Paul being a viscount? Maybe some more romance with Paul and Juliette? It took a long, angsty time for them to get together and little time for them to truly be happy. Plus, I could have done with a little more steamy times with Paul and Juliette. There were a few foreplay scenes and two slightly descriptive sensual scenes. I would give it 3 🌶. Nothing risque. A little steamier than a Harlequin, not as steamy as a Lisa Kleypas or Tessa Dare book.
However, I will say that the villain was quite villainous. No gray character here. Brandon Carlisle, the Earl of Strathland, was completely evil and totally obsessed with Juliette. It was satisfying when he was finally stopped. However, not having read the other books yet, the door is left open if he could possibly return...?
All In all, this was a good read. I don't have the other books in the series, but would definitely like to read them someday. I recommend checking this book (and the Secrets in Silk Series) out.
I enjoyed Dr. Paul Fraser's character. He and the heroine, Juliette, were childhood sweethearts even though Paul was a crofter's son and Juliette was an officer's daughter and of a different class than him. Paul was brave and caring and honorable. I liked Juliette's character, too. She was also caring and sweet. Juliette had also been a victim of the evil Earl of Strathland while Paul was away in medical school, secretly (from her parents and sisters -- not a secret in the book) giving birth to a son, which her aunt and uncle raised as their own.
The good thing about this book was that it didn't overlook her trauma. However, for much of the book, Juliette stubbornly kept pushing Paul away, thinking she couldn't be a proper wife to him, which got tedious after the first half of the book or so. Especially with Paul being so patient and gentle with her, having found out what had happened. Personally, after a couple months of wooing her, I would have given up if I were Paul. He finally had to issue an ultimatum that he was leaving for Juliette to finally show that she wanted him, which was why I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5. I also thought the ending was rushed. It took the whole book to get them wed and finally consummate their love, then the exciting confrontation with the terrible Earl, then...on to 7 months later and Juliette having a baby. I would have liked a little more of the book to be about what happened in those 7 months. Like...did Juliette ever tell her sisters and parents about her first child? What happened with Paul being a viscount? Maybe some more romance with Paul and Juliette? It took a long, angsty time for them to get together and little time for them to truly be happy. Plus, I could have done with a little more steamy times with Paul and Juliette. There were a few foreplay scenes and two slightly descriptive sensual scenes. I would give it 3 🌶. Nothing risque. A little steamier than a Harlequin, not as steamy as a Lisa Kleypas or Tessa Dare book.
However, I will say that the villain was quite villainous. No gray character here. Brandon Carlisle, the Earl of Strathland, was completely evil and totally obsessed with Juliette. It was satisfying when he was finally stopped. However, not having read the other books yet, the door is left open if he could possibly return...?
All In all, this was a good read. I don't have the other books in the series, but would definitely like to read them someday. I recommend checking this book (and the Secrets in Silk Series) out.
June 18, 2017
Julietta and Paul
Julietta and Paul both have secrets. Julietta is afraid of marriage, intimacy and childbirth. These fears seem to run in the family: Victoria afraid of going outside, Beatrice their Mother afraid of talking to her husband and viceaversa, Margaret afraid of others opinions, only the youngest Amelia seems to be unrepressed. This makes for a somewhat different series as we work through the issues of each daughter.
The hero is Dr. Paul Fraser, who is unacceptable to the family because he's a commoner. Somewhat hypocritical as Henry, the Father only recently and unexpectedly became elevated to the status of Baron. Very good trials and tribulations until everyone ends up in the right place.
Julietta and Paul both have secrets. Julietta is afraid of marriage, intimacy and childbirth. These fears seem to run in the family: Victoria afraid of going outside, Beatrice their Mother afraid of talking to her husband and viceaversa, Margaret afraid of others opinions, only the youngest Amelia seems to be unrepressed. This makes for a somewhat different series as we work through the issues of each daughter.
The hero is Dr. Paul Fraser, who is unacceptable to the family because he's a commoner. Somewhat hypocritical as Henry, the Father only recently and unexpectedly became elevated to the status of Baron. Very good trials and tribulations until everyone ends up in the right place.
December 7, 2019
A Fun Regency Romance
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I liked that a historical romance had the lead female, Juliette, be into math and business - it's not unique, but it was done well. I also enjoyed Paul and his being a physician fit his character. I didn't always like the lying through omission storyline, but it worked out. Once again, I felt that the book be and rushed towards the end. It also had some consistency issues that should have been caught in editing, but it didn't take away from the plot. Still enjoying the series and look forward to the next book.
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I liked that a historical romance had the lead female, Juliette, be into math and business - it's not unique, but it was done well. I also enjoyed Paul and his being a physician fit his character. I didn't always like the lying through omission storyline, but it worked out. Once again, I felt that the book be and rushed towards the end. It also had some consistency issues that should have been caught in editing, but it didn't take away from the plot. Still enjoying the series and look forward to the next book.
March 19, 2021
Joys and Danger
This has been totally difficult to put down. I read and listened to this book and I highly recommend it. The audible performance just added to it.
Juliette after going through a horrific attack that made her seek the solace of her relatives in London but as time went on she returned to her home in Scotland with her family. The pain of the trauma she went through meant she felt she had to sacrifice her one and true love Paul. When Paul finds out the truth he has to balance gently gaining her trust against the burning rage inside against the source of her pain.
Will there ever be a world where Juliette can have her deep seated wish......
This has been totally difficult to put down. I read and listened to this book and I highly recommend it. The audible performance just added to it.
Juliette after going through a horrific attack that made her seek the solace of her relatives in London but as time went on she returned to her home in Scotland with her family. The pain of the trauma she went through meant she felt she had to sacrifice her one and true love Paul. When Paul finds out the truth he has to balance gently gaining her trust against the burning rage inside against the source of her pain.
Will there ever be a world where Juliette can have her deep seated wish......
January 26, 2019
Won by her best friend
Friends since childhood they made Promises as children Juliet and Paul were always meant to be! After Paul's father was murdered he went to live with his Uncle to purse medicine! Juliet was raped and suffered greatly after this event. Their lives are interwoven as they share a common nemesis! As things heat up Juliet takes charge and no longer allows fear to rule! This couple gets their HEA for a love worth saving!
Friends since childhood they made Promises as children Juliet and Paul were always meant to be! After Paul's father was murdered he went to live with his Uncle to purse medicine! Juliet was raped and suffered greatly after this event. Their lives are interwoven as they share a common nemesis! As things heat up Juliet takes charge and no longer allows fear to rule! This couple gets their HEA for a love worth saving!
December 24, 2024
Second in the series by Michelle Willingham, I gave it four stars because I have read the other books in the series and enjoyed them and then sleep. Juliet, the centerpiece of this book, was raped by a dastardly gentlemen. The , after effects of this attack are ongoing and make her feel inadequate and not good enough for the doctor with whom she had an affinity. This is a much darker book than the others in the series.
March 3, 2021
Another wonderful story in a great series
This is another wonderfully written story in what is a great series. This steamy plot is one of great emotional turmoil, with strong characters who are crafted with great strength and determination to overcome their fears and enemies to achieve their happiness. This historical romance would be loved by all those who love this genre.
This is another wonderfully written story in what is a great series. This steamy plot is one of great emotional turmoil, with strong characters who are crafted with great strength and determination to overcome their fears and enemies to achieve their happiness. This historical romance would be loved by all those who love this genre.
June 2, 2017
Interwoven
I like how the story of each novel is interwoven with the others in the series. Paul was one of my favorite characters in the first book, and I'm glad he got his own book.
I like how the story of each novel is interwoven with the others in the series. Paul was one of my favorite characters in the first book, and I'm glad he got his own book.
March 27, 2019
This was a Goodreads giveaway.
The novel focuses on Juliet who has been raped and Paul, the man who loves her and is trying to find a way to heal her by loving her any way he can. The story is predictable but very enjoyable.
The novel focuses on Juliet who has been raped and Paul, the man who loves her and is trying to find a way to heal her by loving her any way he can. The story is predictable but very enjoyable.
October 27, 2019
Wonderful story!!!
Wow, what a wonderful story. A story of love at first sight and all the trials they experienced to get their happily ever after. I highly recommend this book and the series.
Wow, what a wonderful story. A story of love at first sight and all the trials they experienced to get their happily ever after. I highly recommend this book and the series.
February 27, 2021
Love Endures All
I loved how Juliette and Paul's story unfolded, they both had secrets. I particularly like the character, Cain Sinclair. Mr. Sinclair is mysterious and always at the right place? I can't wait to start reading the next book in the series!
I loved how Juliette and Paul's story unfolded, they both had secrets. I particularly like the character, Cain Sinclair. Mr. Sinclair is mysterious and always at the right place? I can't wait to start reading the next book in the series!
March 3, 2021
Somewhat timid...
This sister's story was quite interesting as her life experiences made her extremely timid. I felt she could have been more assertive considering what she'd been thru.
This sister's story was quite interesting as her life experiences made her extremely timid. I felt she could have been more assertive considering what she'd been thru.
July 14, 2017
Four stars!
I liked this story, it was sweet. I especially liked how Paul was there for Juliet. Also, I liked how the sisters interacted with one another.
I liked this story, it was sweet. I especially liked how Paul was there for Juliet. Also, I liked how the sisters interacted with one another.
July 25, 2017
Great read!
I really enjoyed this book! Quick and easy like the last book but with a little more heart.Can't wait to see how the story continues.
I really enjoyed this book! Quick and easy like the last book but with a little more heart.Can't wait to see how the story continues.
August 31, 2017
enjoyed this
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