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Miss Goldsleigh's Secret
When Henry Cavendish, Marquess of Dalton, leapt to catch the fainting woman before she hit the cobblestone, he never thought that one chivalrous act would set his well-ordered life on end. His ingrained need to protect her has every bit as much to do with her enchanting beauty as it does his desire to wipe the hunted look from her startling blue eyes. He thinks he has everything in hand, but the lady has secrets that put everything he loves at risk.
Olivia Goldsleigh just wants to live without terror, but a gunshot in the night proves things can always get worse. The beautiful and god-like Lord Dalton swears to protect her, to make the danger go away. She wants the man, the life, the family, the bliss he promises, but her secrets are certain to destroy them all.
Olivia Goldsleigh just wants to live without terror, but a gunshot in the night proves things can always get worse. The beautiful and god-like Lord Dalton swears to protect her, to make the danger go away. She wants the man, the life, the family, the bliss he promises, but her secrets are certain to destroy them all.
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2013
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Amylynn Bright
36 books62 followersAmylynn read her first romance novel in 2008 after being a lifelong literary snob. By the time she was done, she was hooked.
She is an Arizona native and lives in the same house her husband owned before they were married. Amylynn fears she will never call another state home unless someone tells her husband there are forty-nine others to choose from. In reality, she'd settle for a walk-in closet.
Her family consists of the aforementioned husband, two beautiful children, two dogs, two cats, some fish, and a hankering for a panda. She'd like it mentioned she's never been in prison, but we'll see how that panda thing works out.
She is an Arizona native and lives in the same house her husband owned before they were married. Amylynn fears she will never call another state home unless someone tells her husband there are forty-nine others to choose from. In reality, she'd settle for a walk-in closet.
Her family consists of the aforementioned husband, two beautiful children, two dogs, two cats, some fish, and a hankering for a panda. She'd like it mentioned she's never been in prison, but we'll see how that panda thing works out.
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July 22, 2013
Posted on What I'm Reading
Last week, I started Miss Goldsleigh's Secret by Amylynn Bright. At first I had a hard time getting into the story. I mean there are some really cute parts and I think the villain could have been a bit more dastardly. However, the story was an all right read once I started to get into the story.
Hero: Henry Cavendish, Marquess of Dalton, happens to be a really decent guy. I mean who takes in a girl and her brother from the street and provides them a safe haven. Not many people. You get the feeling that Henry is very honorable and good. He's definitely not a rake like his friend the Duke of Morewether (now he's a character I would really like to read a story about).
Heroine: Olivia Goldsleigh is a character people might not like. She's a bit stubborn and thinks she can do it all with no ones help. However, Olivia does try to come up with plans to get herself out situations which causes more issues.
Other characters: We have Henry's gaggle of women at his home (his aunt, mother, and four sisters). Seriously that is a lot of women living under one roof, poor guy. Then you have Olivia cousin, Reginald Goldsleigh, as I said could have been a bit more dastardly. I think if his villainy was a little more prominent would have made the story more interesting instead having him kind of poof into the story.
Overall, I liked the story. Yes, Olivia's "I can do it on my own" attitude did get on my nerves some of the time. Plus, I really liked the ending. Actually I thought that was really funny, and probably not likely to happen. Hey, it's a story. So, if you are looking for something to read with a gaggle of women and an honorable hero, you might want to checkout Miss Goldsleigh's Secret.
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Last week, I started Miss Goldsleigh's Secret by Amylynn Bright. At first I had a hard time getting into the story. I mean there are some really cute parts and I think the villain could have been a bit more dastardly. However, the story was an all right read once I started to get into the story.
Hero: Henry Cavendish, Marquess of Dalton, happens to be a really decent guy. I mean who takes in a girl and her brother from the street and provides them a safe haven. Not many people. You get the feeling that Henry is very honorable and good. He's definitely not a rake like his friend the Duke of Morewether (now he's a character I would really like to read a story about).
Heroine: Olivia Goldsleigh is a character people might not like. She's a bit stubborn and thinks she can do it all with no ones help. However, Olivia does try to come up with plans to get herself out situations which causes more issues.
Other characters: We have Henry's gaggle of women at his home (his aunt, mother, and four sisters). Seriously that is a lot of women living under one roof, poor guy. Then you have Olivia cousin, Reginald Goldsleigh, as I said could have been a bit more dastardly. I think if his villainy was a little more prominent would have made the story more interesting instead having him kind of poof into the story.
Overall, I liked the story. Yes, Olivia's "I can do it on my own" attitude did get on my nerves some of the time. Plus, I really liked the ending. Actually I thought that was really funny, and probably not likely to happen. Hey, it's a story. So, if you are looking for something to read with a gaggle of women and an honorable hero, you might want to checkout Miss Goldsleigh's Secret.
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December 24, 2015
Have Gun Will Oh Who am I kidding
Olivia has a secret that she tries very hard to keep and protect. Warren, her step brother. Living from day to day while trying to protect a child from a vicious, mean, and demented cousin is not easy. When you are also trying to keep yourself from being abused and raped as well is even more of a challenge. Enter your Knight in shining armor, Lord Henry Cavendish, Lord Dalton. He swoops Olivia off the street in a faint and the burden of protection is upon him. Or so he wishes. When you have been abused, tormented, and lived by your wits, it is hard to trust anyone. Henry tries to help any way he can but Olivia only wants to protect him and his family. Enter the villain, cousin Reginald. He is sick, mentally, and obsessed with Olivia. What happens next is a series of threats, attacks, and the punishment befitting the crime. Wonderful, exciting, and compelling characters, storyline, and adventures have this book keeping you enthralled to the end.
Olivia has a secret that she tries very hard to keep and protect. Warren, her step brother. Living from day to day while trying to protect a child from a vicious, mean, and demented cousin is not easy. When you are also trying to keep yourself from being abused and raped as well is even more of a challenge. Enter your Knight in shining armor, Lord Henry Cavendish, Lord Dalton. He swoops Olivia off the street in a faint and the burden of protection is upon him. Or so he wishes. When you have been abused, tormented, and lived by your wits, it is hard to trust anyone. Henry tries to help any way he can but Olivia only wants to protect him and his family. Enter the villain, cousin Reginald. He is sick, mentally, and obsessed with Olivia. What happens next is a series of threats, attacks, and the punishment befitting the crime. Wonderful, exciting, and compelling characters, storyline, and adventures have this book keeping you enthralled to the end.
March 9, 2017
I'm quite torn on this book because I read it from start to finish in one sitting, I smiled through most of it, and I even laughed outloud. And yet...
There's quality here. The author knows what she's doing in the actual writing. The characters are great. So, what's the problem? The scenes are choppy, with transitions that feel out of place. The villain is one-dimensional and almost cartoonish and at times, it felt as through Ms. Bright hadn't quite sat down to plot through from start to finish and winged it. The dialogue was very American and modern, quite out of place for London 1810.
Still, a messy plot doesn't detract from the entertainment value. I've read books with better plots and cardboard characters I didn't like and didn't like as much as I liked this book. So, Ms. Bright, I'm paying attention. If she cleaned up her plotting, took a little more time to set the scene and adjusted her dialogue just a little, I think she'd be quite smashing.
There's quality here. The author knows what she's doing in the actual writing. The characters are great. So, what's the problem? The scenes are choppy, with transitions that feel out of place. The villain is one-dimensional and almost cartoonish and at times, it felt as through Ms. Bright hadn't quite sat down to plot through from start to finish and winged it. The dialogue was very American and modern, quite out of place for London 1810.
Still, a messy plot doesn't detract from the entertainment value. I've read books with better plots and cardboard characters I didn't like and didn't like as much as I liked this book. So, Ms. Bright, I'm paying attention. If she cleaned up her plotting, took a little more time to set the scene and adjusted her dialogue just a little, I think she'd be quite smashing.
July 23, 2021
Action took place 1810 in London.
Henry was a marquis & Olivia daughter of a baron/
philosopher. His home included his grandmother,
mother and 4 sisters. She and her 10 YO brother
relied on each other.
Did Olivia kill a man who held her prisoner? If so,
why? She escaped? How? With this possible threat
did she guard her safety?
Henry preferred tall, willowy women and Olivia
was tiny and petite. He found her intelligent &
intriguing, but what about her secrets?
Two things became tiresome; Olivia went outside
alone when she knew the real threat against her
& Henry sounded like a broken record when he
accused her of withholding info. The baddie was
overused in this story. IMO 1 of the gross actions
he took had no place in a romance book.
Henry was a marquis & Olivia daughter of a baron/
philosopher. His home included his grandmother,
mother and 4 sisters. She and her 10 YO brother
relied on each other.
Did Olivia kill a man who held her prisoner? If so,
why? She escaped? How? With this possible threat
did she guard her safety?
Henry preferred tall, willowy women and Olivia
was tiny and petite. He found her intelligent &
intriguing, but what about her secrets?
Two things became tiresome; Olivia went outside
alone when she knew the real threat against her
& Henry sounded like a broken record when he
accused her of withholding info. The baddie was
overused in this story. IMO 1 of the gross actions
he took had no place in a romance book.
October 23, 2015
Although the writing can be uneven at times (and what happened to editing? "Begger" instead of "beggar"? And several egregious grammar and spelling mistakes!), the story was good and the hero was sweet.
I am, however, far more interested in the Duke of Morewether!
I am, however, far more interested in the Duke of Morewether!
July 1, 2015
Oh dear! I did manage a few chapters before I gave up. Poor writing, poor grammar, poor editing - just altogether poor really.
August 1, 2017
Compared to the first book in this series, this one is so much better. The "secret" is more complex and grittier which made this a more entertaining story. The men being rescued at the end of the story by the ladies was my favorite scene.
The hero is also definitely more likeable. Lord Dalton is a knight in shining armor. The heroine's crippling fear and distrust of him was annoying at times.
There are a few errors missed by the editor, but they didn't distract from this reader's enjoyment of the story. One line in the story reads "He had proposed to the Duchess of Harrington when she was still the lovely Lady Bellings." Well, Francesca is married to the Earl of Harrington. That makes her the Countess of Harrington, not a duchess. Secondly, Francesca was never "Lady Bellings." As the unmarried daughter of a duke, she would have been addressed as Lady Francesca. For most of the book, our hero is described as being a "marquess." The word "marquis" is used at least once. The terms refer to the same title, but in a book, it's less confusing to the reader to use one or the other, not both.
The hero is also definitely more likeable. Lord Dalton is a knight in shining armor. The heroine's crippling fear and distrust of him was annoying at times.
There are a few errors missed by the editor, but they didn't distract from this reader's enjoyment of the story. One line in the story reads "He had proposed to the Duchess of Harrington when she was still the lovely Lady Bellings." Well, Francesca is married to the Earl of Harrington. That makes her the Countess of Harrington, not a duchess. Secondly, Francesca was never "Lady Bellings." As the unmarried daughter of a duke, she would have been addressed as Lady Francesca. For most of the book, our hero is described as being a "marquess." The word "marquis" is used at least once. The terms refer to the same title, but in a book, it's less confusing to the reader to use one or the other, not both.
November 26, 2018
The typical sappy romance.
The storyline was the usual. A secret kept when it could've saved them all from danger. But the heroine does tell him the secret before major danger comes. But then she does something stupid and makes people come after her to try to save her. But wait, the saving won't be done by who we all expect...that was the fun part of the story.
This book had quite a few editing mistakes. Especially on names. There was about 3 different versions of the hero's name. Someone should have looked for consistency.
And the book does contain foul language and explicit sex scenes.
The storyline was the usual. A secret kept when it could've saved them all from danger. But the heroine does tell him the secret before major danger comes. But then she does something stupid and makes people come after her to try to save her. But wait, the saving won't be done by who we all expect...that was the fun part of the story.
This book had quite a few editing mistakes. Especially on names. There was about 3 different versions of the hero's name. Someone should have looked for consistency.
And the book does contain foul language and explicit sex scenes.
October 15, 2017
TERRIFIC!
A beautiful love story ! Olivia's escape with her brother was intriguing and Henry's help was really unexpected. His sister were charming and his friends were comical! Very good read.
A beautiful love story ! Olivia's escape with her brother was intriguing and Henry's help was really unexpected. His sister were charming and his friends were comical! Very good read.
March 13, 2021
Miss Goldsleigh’s Secret
I loved this story. I recommend everyone to read this book. I look forward to reading more of her books. Katie
I loved this story. I recommend everyone to read this book. I look forward to reading more of her books. Katie
July 1, 2013
Originally posted in Adria's Romance Reviews
Miss Goldsleigh's Secret kept me laughing and smiling even as it kept me interested in the plot. Historical romances are usually light on comedy and heavy on romance but with this book there were equal parts comedy and romance.
Olivia Goldsleigh isn't the most obvious choice for a heroine. She's almost too self sacrificing and helpless. A woman who very nearly crosses the line into martyrdom, straight into boring. Just when I thought Oliva was about to hop over into TSTL territory, she redeemed herself with her wit and bravery. The circumstances surrounding her "secret" proved two things: one, Olivia is a lot braver than she initially appears, and two, despite her situation, she is determined not to drag anyone down with her, especially Henry and his family.
The Cavendish family (I love that name) were especially entertaining. Henry, as the the Marquess of Dalton has a duty to his family which he takes seriously and everything he does for his rather unique family, he does with love. The entire family is filled with opinionated, stubborn and kind members who at times seem a little crazy. They made me smile the most.
Henry and Olivia's relationship develops quite slow though there is plenty of attraction between them. There's an element of sweetness to their odd courtship, they become friends and that adds an extra layer to their story.
Entertaining and funny, Miss Goldsleigh's Secret also has some mystery and suspense in it and that made the book even more enjoyable. A good strong villain makes a big difference and author Amylynn Bright seems to know that. Not too dark and not too light, this book gives a little bit of everything to readers.
Miss Goldsleigh's Secret kept me laughing and smiling even as it kept me interested in the plot. Historical romances are usually light on comedy and heavy on romance but with this book there were equal parts comedy and romance.
Olivia Goldsleigh isn't the most obvious choice for a heroine. She's almost too self sacrificing and helpless. A woman who very nearly crosses the line into martyrdom, straight into boring. Just when I thought Oliva was about to hop over into TSTL territory, she redeemed herself with her wit and bravery. The circumstances surrounding her "secret" proved two things: one, Olivia is a lot braver than she initially appears, and two, despite her situation, she is determined not to drag anyone down with her, especially Henry and his family.
The Cavendish family (I love that name) were especially entertaining. Henry, as the the Marquess of Dalton has a duty to his family which he takes seriously and everything he does for his rather unique family, he does with love. The entire family is filled with opinionated, stubborn and kind members who at times seem a little crazy. They made me smile the most.
Henry and Olivia's relationship develops quite slow though there is plenty of attraction between them. There's an element of sweetness to their odd courtship, they become friends and that adds an extra layer to their story.
Entertaining and funny, Miss Goldsleigh's Secret also has some mystery and suspense in it and that made the book even more enjoyable. A good strong villain makes a big difference and author Amylynn Bright seems to know that. Not too dark and not too light, this book gives a little bit of everything to readers.
August 26, 2013
I fell in love with Lord Dalton in Lady Belling's Secret and was thrilled when he got his own story.
From the moment Henry catches Olivia when she faints from hunger and exhaustion, to her helping rescue him bouncing about in the ocean in a small dingy with fellow lords and chums Thomas and Christian, I was enthralled. The story takes some unexpected turns which kept me flipping the pages rapidly to find out what would happen next.
Miss Goldsleigh's Secret is sweeping story of instant attraction, dangerous intrigue, and delightful humor. Ms. Bright's ability to take the reader deep into her characters through clever introspection and often hysterical internal dialogue, makes you feel like you really know them. Her colorful secondary characters add another fabulous element to the story. Her use of words is magical, and more than once I read a sentence just because it was so brilliantly phrased.
I enjoyed the lighthearted bantering amongst Henry and his sisters(and his cute pet names for them), as well as the teasing by his good friend Christian. Olivia's devotion to her stepbrother Warren, is heartwarming. She's a complex woman who desperately needs to feel safe and have someone take care of her. Adonis like Henry, being the ultimate gentlemen, takes on that roll with a bit more enthusiasm than necessary. Petite Olivia isn't altogether happy with his high-handedness, but as she says, "It's hard to resist a God."
I absolutely cannot wait to read more of Ms. Bright's work, and I highly recommend Miss Goldsleigh's Secret for those who love a well-written, emotionally gripping historical romance.
From the moment Henry catches Olivia when she faints from hunger and exhaustion, to her helping rescue him bouncing about in the ocean in a small dingy with fellow lords and chums Thomas and Christian, I was enthralled. The story takes some unexpected turns which kept me flipping the pages rapidly to find out what would happen next.
Miss Goldsleigh's Secret is sweeping story of instant attraction, dangerous intrigue, and delightful humor. Ms. Bright's ability to take the reader deep into her characters through clever introspection and often hysterical internal dialogue, makes you feel like you really know them. Her colorful secondary characters add another fabulous element to the story. Her use of words is magical, and more than once I read a sentence just because it was so brilliantly phrased.
I enjoyed the lighthearted bantering amongst Henry and his sisters(and his cute pet names for them), as well as the teasing by his good friend Christian. Olivia's devotion to her stepbrother Warren, is heartwarming. She's a complex woman who desperately needs to feel safe and have someone take care of her. Adonis like Henry, being the ultimate gentlemen, takes on that roll with a bit more enthusiasm than necessary. Petite Olivia isn't altogether happy with his high-handedness, but as she says, "It's hard to resist a God."
I absolutely cannot wait to read more of Ms. Bright's work, and I highly recommend Miss Goldsleigh's Secret for those who love a well-written, emotionally gripping historical romance.
June 21, 2013
I am currently finishing this book. For the first time, I have to say that the heroine in this book is TSTL!
The premise for this book was exciting but it failed to deliver. The hero was a good, honorable man. Yet, he was so boring! Where were the added layers to his personality?
Maybe tortured heroes are easier because throughout the book you get to see the layers peeled away. I tried so hard to like Henry, but he was so flat. It didn't help that he was blond. I have such a hard time envisioning the blond heroes...
Enter Olivia, the heroine.
I get it that once you've been on the streets, there's a certain self-sacrifice and skittishness that is adopted, but she couldn't read the signs right in her face.
She and her brother are on the run from her cousin who they shot and left for dead. She happens to know and be friends with Penelope, the sister of Henry.
Henry's family rescues Olivia and her brother from the streets and takes care of them. Nowhere are they conniving, mean, spiteful, or do they give off any vibes that they are not a loving and supportive family. They genuinely want to help her and ask for nothing in return. Yet, the whole book Olivia refuses to trust and tell the truth, even when one of the family is put in danger.
I was just irked that she failed to see that Henry loved her and would do anything to protect her. She felt that she had to protect them from what was going on. Really? How's that worked out for you in the past, Olivia?
I'm at about 88 percent now, but I know what's going to happen.
The premise for this book was exciting but it failed to deliver. The hero was a good, honorable man. Yet, he was so boring! Where were the added layers to his personality?
Maybe tortured heroes are easier because throughout the book you get to see the layers peeled away. I tried so hard to like Henry, but he was so flat. It didn't help that he was blond. I have such a hard time envisioning the blond heroes...
Enter Olivia, the heroine.
I get it that once you've been on the streets, there's a certain self-sacrifice and skittishness that is adopted, but she couldn't read the signs right in her face.
She and her brother are on the run from her cousin who they shot and left for dead. She happens to know and be friends with Penelope, the sister of Henry.
Henry's family rescues Olivia and her brother from the streets and takes care of them. Nowhere are they conniving, mean, spiteful, or do they give off any vibes that they are not a loving and supportive family. They genuinely want to help her and ask for nothing in return. Yet, the whole book Olivia refuses to trust and tell the truth, even when one of the family is put in danger.
I was just irked that she failed to see that Henry loved her and would do anything to protect her. She felt that she had to protect them from what was going on. Really? How's that worked out for you in the past, Olivia?
I'm at about 88 percent now, but I know what's going to happen.
August 4, 2013
This book was a good summer read. It was relaxing and easy to read. Miss Goldsleigh's normal and ordinary life takes a turn for the worse when her parents pass away. This book tells the story of how her life turns from the absolute worst of circumstances to a life beyond her wildest dreams. I read the book in one day and enjoyed it. Miss Goldsleigh runs into an old friend Penelope Cavendash and her life takes a turn for the better but not without the drama that she had thought she had left behind in her old home. It is a story of love, second chances, and new beginnings. I was given a free copy of this book for my review.
September 6, 2013
I enjoyed this book, this is the first book that I have read by this author and can’t wait to read more. I enjoyed the story between Olivia and Henry and once I started reading it I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next. This book has it all an instant attraction between the characters, danger, and humor. I just loved all of the characters in this book. I can’t wait to read more books by this author.
A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
February 28, 2016
I have started this series with the second book, but I have to say that didn't take away from the story at all. I love historical fiction and this story has the ability to transport you back into London, along the Bond District, through the beautiful Hyde Park and along the docks that are so famous. I was immediately captivated by Miss Goldsleigh and all that she had been forced to endure on the death of her parents all the while trying to protect her young brother. I loved Henry, all of his female relatives and his rakish friends. I'm starting on the other books as we speak!
October 13, 2015
Good story, but it didn't need the gratuitous sex descriptions. Sometimes the things you don't say have a greater impact. If the editor was paid, I hope it wasn't much. There are lots of errors in word usage and words left out of sentences. You can't count on spell check. It's a real distraction. Slang and expressions to modern for the setting also stood out. I liked that the author doesn't tell you everything that has happened before the main characters arrive on the scene, but allows some things to unfold in bits.
February 28, 2016
I have started this series with the second book, but I have to say that didn't take away from the story at all. I love historical fiction and this story has the ability to transport you back into London, along the Bond District, through the beautiful Hyde Park and along the docks that are so famous. I was immediately captivated by Miss Goldsleigh and all that she had been forced to endure on the death of her parents all the while trying to protect her young brother. I loved Henry, all of his female relatives and his rakish friends. I'm starting on the other books as we speak!
March 23, 2016
I remarked previously that Amylynn Bright reminds me of an early Julia Quinn, with the same light, humorous touch, and this book is more of the same.
The thing that prevents me giving the fifth star is the occasional mistake in historical accuracy and, in this book, in the odd bits of dodgy French. The author says that she got help with it, and errors are due to her cutting and pasting skill, but I don't see how adding a letter or making a gender mistake is down to cutting and pasting. Amylynn, you should have asked me.
The thing that prevents me giving the fifth star is the occasional mistake in historical accuracy and, in this book, in the odd bits of dodgy French. The author says that she got help with it, and errors are due to her cutting and pasting skill, but I don't see how adding a letter or making a gender mistake is down to cutting and pasting. Amylynn, you should have asked me.
June 11, 2015
Cute book
I fathered enjoyed this one, I think it's actually worth reading again when I get the chance. Championing and cute I would say. I love how the characters actually have Chemistry but also the character development between them all was shown. Although at times I did find myself frustrated with Olivia's secrecy which was just used to draw on the plot more, when she could have let lose sooner than she did.
I fathered enjoyed this one, I think it's actually worth reading again when I get the chance. Championing and cute I would say. I love how the characters actually have Chemistry but also the character development between them all was shown. Although at times I did find myself frustrated with Olivia's secrecy which was just used to draw on the plot more, when she could have let lose sooner than she did.
February 23, 2016
This is the second book in the series, but I read it first. Then I had go go back and find the first book, Lady Belling's Secret. There are two more books, The Duke of Morewether's Secret and Mis Sullivan's Secret, that I plan to read in the near future. The writing is easy to read, the characters are fun, and the plots are not bad for Regency romances. I would admit that they could stand a bit of closer editing since every now and then words get omitted.
July 28, 2013
I could not put this book down! Olivia Goldsleigh and her younger brother Warren are hungry and homeless. Henry Cavendish, Marquess of Dalton, rescues them and brings them home. But Olivia has a secret, and she's scared to tell Henry the truth.The story was well written right up to the conclusion, and at times was very funny. I loved it, I highly recommend this book.
August 27, 2013
Loved the book, I won a signed copy off good reads, the author sent it right out to me had it with in a week of winning it. Would love to see what happens as her little brother is growing up, and to follow his sisters as they fall in love and get married. Maybe even a second book with this one where her cousin comes back from America to cause new problems. Truly a good book to read. :)
April 18, 2015
Good Book
Evidently, every man and woman in Regency England were sex maniacs, who couldn't wait for marriage to honor their vows. Any way, this was a very good book. Rescued from the streets by Marquess Dalton and his sisters, Olivia and her brother found a safe haven, but still lived in fear of being found out. Will they really ever be safe?
Evidently, every man and woman in Regency England were sex maniacs, who couldn't wait for marriage to honor their vows. Any way, this was a very good book. Rescued from the streets by Marquess Dalton and his sisters, Olivia and her brother found a safe haven, but still lived in fear of being found out. Will they really ever be safe?
April 21, 2015
A solid plot
I love heroes that have honor and I loved Henry. The supporting characters were terrific. It needed a little bit more editing but the storyline was really good. I would've given it a fifth star but I hate the "f" word and taking the name of God in vain. Otherwise than that it was a good book.
I love heroes that have honor and I loved Henry. The supporting characters were terrific. It needed a little bit more editing but the storyline was really good. I would've given it a fifth star but I hate the "f" word and taking the name of God in vain. Otherwise than that it was a good book.
December 3, 2015
While this book started out lovely, and I truly liked our H/H together - it became the same arguments, and illogical logic over and over again until I truly wanted to tear my own hair out! "STAHP IT ALREADY!" I would yell, in my head.
So it does fall into the romance slump - but aside it was a good plot.
So it does fall into the romance slump - but aside it was a good plot.
April 17, 2015
Good overall, but use of modern language incongruous.
I like Recency romances and I have read Georgette Heyer's many times. The author's characters and plot are good. The humor is good as well. However, the use of modern terms like pomp in the novel just don't work for me.
I like Recency romances and I have read Georgette Heyer's many times. The author's characters and plot are good. The humor is good as well. However, the use of modern terms like pomp in the novel just don't work for me.
April 24, 2015
I found the heroine a bit frustrating. She was overly obsessed with trying to protect herself. At one point I just wanted to slap some sense in to her for being so pig-headed. Other than that it was a good read.
May 6, 2015
Amazon review
The story was great and really held my interest but if I had known it had such vulgar language in it, I would not have bought it. It's a shame to ruin such a good story with vulgar language. The language is why I am only giving this book 3 stars.
The story was great and really held my interest but if I had known it had such vulgar language in it, I would not have bought it. It's a shame to ruin such a good story with vulgar language. The language is why I am only giving this book 3 stars.
July 19, 2015
Unexpected plot twists are always a welcome surprise for an avid reader! Olivia and her brother Warren run from her cousin Reginald and find Olivia's friend Penelope's brother Henry very accommodating.
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