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DuChamps Dynasty #2
Have a Little Faith in Me
Book Two of the DuChamps' Dynasty Series.
Book One, Been Loving You Too Long is available at Amazon.
On the surface, Kaitlyn DuChamps is everything Grant Ashworth despises—a spoiled heiress with a bad attitude serving out her sentence on the farm as she tries to meet the terms of her uncle’s will. Brat or not, there’s no denying that she’s beautiful. Even as they snap at one another, he wants her, and it doesn’t take long for him to realize that there is far more to Kaitlyn than she wants the world to see.
Kaitlyn wears her bad attitude like the armor that it is. She forged it herself from the ugliness, from the pain and betrayal of her past. No one gets in, no one sees the real her, and no one gets past her carefully constructed defenses. Even as she gives in to the heat between them, to a passion with Grant unlike anything she has ever experienced, Kaitlyn tries to keep her emotional distance.
But Grant sees through her, digging at her secrets, chipping away at the walls...and when her past comes calling, she has to decide just how much she trusts him.
Book One, Been Loving You Too Long is available at Amazon.
On the surface, Kaitlyn DuChamps is everything Grant Ashworth despises—a spoiled heiress with a bad attitude serving out her sentence on the farm as she tries to meet the terms of her uncle’s will. Brat or not, there’s no denying that she’s beautiful. Even as they snap at one another, he wants her, and it doesn’t take long for him to realize that there is far more to Kaitlyn than she wants the world to see.
Kaitlyn wears her bad attitude like the armor that it is. She forged it herself from the ugliness, from the pain and betrayal of her past. No one gets in, no one sees the real her, and no one gets past her carefully constructed defenses. Even as she gives in to the heat between them, to a passion with Grant unlike anything she has ever experienced, Kaitlyn tries to keep her emotional distance.
But Grant sees through her, digging at her secrets, chipping away at the walls...and when her past comes calling, she has to decide just how much she trusts him.
- GenresRomanceContemporary
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 19, 2013
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About the author
Chasity Bowlin
142 books525 followersUSA Today Best Selling author and Winner of the 2019 Romance Through the Ages Award for Georgian/Regency Romance, Chasity Bowlin is the author multiple bestselling historical romance novels, both independently and with Dragonblade Publishing. She lives in central Kentucky with her husband and their menagerie of animals. She loves writing, loves traveling and enjoys incorporating tidbits of her actual vacations into her books. She is an avid Anglophile, loving all things British, but specifically all things Regency.
Growing up in Tennessee, spending as much time as possible with her doting grandparents, soap operas were a part of her daily existence, followed by back to back episodes of Scooby Doo. Her path to becoming a romance novelist was set when, rather than simply have her Barbie dolls cruise around in a pink convertible, they time traveled, hosted lavish dinner parties and one even had an evil twin locked in the attic.
Growing up in Tennessee, spending as much time as possible with her doting grandparents, soap operas were a part of her daily existence, followed by back to back episodes of Scooby Doo. Her path to becoming a romance novelist was set when, rather than simply have her Barbie dolls cruise around in a pink convertible, they time traveled, hosted lavish dinner parties and one even had an evil twin locked in the attic.
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November 20, 2013
4.5 stars
The author gave me this book for an honest review.
I knew that this would be a very good series since I started reading the first book. Now that I finished the second, I am sure of it! Love / hate relationships, intrigues, high society dark secrets, vengeful men and women are some of the main characteristics in these books that make them so interesting. The fact that the author is very talented is obvious from the very good characterization in these books.
Let’s say some things about the plot… Kaitlyn is a spoiled heiress but to able to have the money from her uncle’s will, she has to live and work on a farm. Grant is a man who isn’t impressed by money or fame. But he can see Kaitlyn for what she truly is. And after many years of pretending, it’s time for her to love and be loved.
I liked Kaitlyn a lot. It was easy to see that all her attitude was just a façade. She is a very nice person and she’s not afraid to try new things in her life. Her sarcasm is just her way to deal with her loneliness and all the dishonesty she sees every day. When she is far from all the parties and the social events she finds out that she likes a more peaceful life. Also, she is very smart and caring woman. She speaks the truth and she is not judgmental.
Grant was amazing! He’s smart, works hard, doesn’t care about money or fame, he protects the people he loves and he knows how to treat a woman. Also, he admits it when he’s wrong! Yeah, he’s the real deal! It’s obvious that he’s the perfect man for Kaitlyn because he brings the best out of her!
I enjoyed this book very much! The only reason, I gave 4.5 stars and not 5 is because, I wanted more details in a couple of scenes! Nevertheless, I recommend this book to all the fans of this genre!
The author gave me this book for an honest review.
I knew that this would be a very good series since I started reading the first book. Now that I finished the second, I am sure of it! Love / hate relationships, intrigues, high society dark secrets, vengeful men and women are some of the main characteristics in these books that make them so interesting. The fact that the author is very talented is obvious from the very good characterization in these books.
Let’s say some things about the plot… Kaitlyn is a spoiled heiress but to able to have the money from her uncle’s will, she has to live and work on a farm. Grant is a man who isn’t impressed by money or fame. But he can see Kaitlyn for what she truly is. And after many years of pretending, it’s time for her to love and be loved.
I liked Kaitlyn a lot. It was easy to see that all her attitude was just a façade. She is a very nice person and she’s not afraid to try new things in her life. Her sarcasm is just her way to deal with her loneliness and all the dishonesty she sees every day. When she is far from all the parties and the social events she finds out that she likes a more peaceful life. Also, she is very smart and caring woman. She speaks the truth and she is not judgmental.
Grant was amazing! He’s smart, works hard, doesn’t care about money or fame, he protects the people he loves and he knows how to treat a woman. Also, he admits it when he’s wrong! Yeah, he’s the real deal! It’s obvious that he’s the perfect man for Kaitlyn because he brings the best out of her!
I enjoyed this book very much! The only reason, I gave 4.5 stars and not 5 is because, I wanted more details in a couple of scenes! Nevertheless, I recommend this book to all the fans of this genre!
November 20, 2013
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“Have a little faith in me” è uno di quei libri che mi ero dimenticata di avere, ma che avevo accettato perchè a propormelo è stata Barbara Hightower con cui collaboro da quasi un anno e che mi ha fatto conoscere Mary Ting. Capirete come non mi sono tirata indietro quando mi è stato proposto questo libro. Non mi sono andata a rileggere la trama, ero un po’ dubbiosa, ma quando mi sono immersa nella storia, mi sono accorta che era una romance…e che romance! Con un filo di erotica che non guasta. Se non leggete cose che scappano un po’ dai soliti schemi, dove il corteggiamento è leggero e le scene passionali molto limitate…è meglio che state lontano da questo libro.
In superficie, Kaitlyn DuChamps è tutto quello che Grant Ashworth disprezza – una ereditiera viziata con un caratteraccio, che deve scontare la sua pena in una fattoria mentre cerca di soddisfare le ultime volontà di suo zio. Viziata o no, non si può negare che è bellissima. Anche quando si beccano l’uno con l’altro, lui la vuole, e non ci vuole molto per capire che c’è molto più di quello che mostra al mondo in Kaitlyn.
Kaitlyn indossa il suo caratteraccio come un’armatura. L’ha forgiata lei stessa dalla bruttura, dalla pena e dal tradimento che si nascondono nel suo passato. Nessuno entra in lei, nessuno vede la vera lei, viene ammesso oltre le sue mura costruite attentamente. Anche quando si immerge nella passione che scoppia tra di loro, una passione con Grant che non ha mai vissuto, Kaitlyn cerca di rimanere emotivamente distante.
Ma Grant vede attraverso di lei, scavando nei suoi segreti, abbattendo le mura…e quando il suo passato arriva a sorprenderla, deve decidere quanto si fida di lui.
Sono sincera, leggo tonnellate di libri del genere. Sono talmente fissata con le romance che resto incantata nel trovare trame simili ad altre che ho già letto. Questo è inevitabile in un campo dove è stato scritto di tutto. Quello che mi spinge ancora a leggere libri del genere non è l’epicità di certi racconti, che pure fa la differenza, ma la capacità di una scrittrice di usare i soliti clichè per costruire una trama che funzioni, che regga alle pressioni e che sconvolga il lettore. La Donavan pur usando i soliti prototipi, il maschio alfa, levigato dal lavoro nella fattoria con i cavalli e la ricca e viziata donna che arriva a metterlo a posto, riesce a far immergere il lettore in una atmosfera passionale e critica, in cui ad ogni pagina si urla “e baciala” e il primo bacio è uno scoppio che risuona. La storia, narrata dai punti di vista di entrambi i personaggi, ma in terza persona, e con dei cambi di prospettiva talmente smooth che quasi non ti accorgi, e resti a leggere una scena incantato, non ha molto. Certo c’è un mistero, il passato di Kaitlyn che minaccia di saltar fuori nei momenti più inopportuni, ma questa è principalmente una storia di fiducia e rispetto e sicuramente di seconde occasioni. I personaggi si connettono subito, si guardano e si vogliono, ma in qualche modo, ci vuole un po’ prima che i due riescano a sciogliersi. Il sesso, che arriva a sconvolgerli alle spalle, apre solo le porte ad una storia che si fa sempre più intensa e scoppiettante e che divora i due, lasciandoli vulnerabili. Ma entrambi testardi, entrambi paurosamente vittime di sé stessi e del loro passato, scappano, continuamente, rinfacciandosi i loro comportamenti e vivendo di pregiudizi. Lui è rude e incongruente, lei schizzinosa e raffinata, in un gioco di potere in cui nessuno vuol cedere, ma che alla fine vede Kaitlyn sottomettere la sua fiducia in Grant, che se la conquista sul campo. Niente è semplice, i due lottano fieramente, in ogni campo, dall’uscita al locale, al ripulire le stalle, ma in qualche modo, i due trovano un terreno comune su cui avvicinarsi e far nascere qualcosa di potente.
La schiera dei personaggi secondari, funzionali alla trama, trova la solita bitch da uccidere a vista, piena di gelosie, veleno e tradimenti, Tessa, la cattiva della situazione, che viene dal passato di Kaitlyn e la vuol vedere in ginocchio. L’amica sostenitrice, Lorelai e naturalmente Margaret, la mamma di Grant. E come non citare Deena. Adorabile.
Il particolare da non dimenticare? Dei cuccioli…
Una storia passionale, piena di sentimenti, tensione sessuale alle stesse e scene commoventi e di redenzione, “Have a little faith in me” è una storia di fiducia e rispetto che si conquistano sul campo, condividendo tutto con la persona che si ama, senza risparmiare nulla.
Buona lettura guys!
Ringrazio immensamente Barbara Hightower per avermi concesso di leggere il libro in anteprima e di partecipare al Blog Tour in cambio della mia onesta opinione.
Blog Tour on my blog November 20th
Review + Except
http://pleaseanotherbook.tumblr.com/p...
“Have a little faith in me” è uno di quei libri che mi ero dimenticata di avere, ma che avevo accettato perchè a propormelo è stata Barbara Hightower con cui collaboro da quasi un anno e che mi ha fatto conoscere Mary Ting. Capirete come non mi sono tirata indietro quando mi è stato proposto questo libro. Non mi sono andata a rileggere la trama, ero un po’ dubbiosa, ma quando mi sono immersa nella storia, mi sono accorta che era una romance…e che romance! Con un filo di erotica che non guasta. Se non leggete cose che scappano un po’ dai soliti schemi, dove il corteggiamento è leggero e le scene passionali molto limitate…è meglio che state lontano da questo libro.
In superficie, Kaitlyn DuChamps è tutto quello che Grant Ashworth disprezza – una ereditiera viziata con un caratteraccio, che deve scontare la sua pena in una fattoria mentre cerca di soddisfare le ultime volontà di suo zio. Viziata o no, non si può negare che è bellissima. Anche quando si beccano l’uno con l’altro, lui la vuole, e non ci vuole molto per capire che c’è molto più di quello che mostra al mondo in Kaitlyn.
Kaitlyn indossa il suo caratteraccio come un’armatura. L’ha forgiata lei stessa dalla bruttura, dalla pena e dal tradimento che si nascondono nel suo passato. Nessuno entra in lei, nessuno vede la vera lei, viene ammesso oltre le sue mura costruite attentamente. Anche quando si immerge nella passione che scoppia tra di loro, una passione con Grant che non ha mai vissuto, Kaitlyn cerca di rimanere emotivamente distante.
Ma Grant vede attraverso di lei, scavando nei suoi segreti, abbattendo le mura…e quando il suo passato arriva a sorprenderla, deve decidere quanto si fida di lui.
Sono sincera, leggo tonnellate di libri del genere. Sono talmente fissata con le romance che resto incantata nel trovare trame simili ad altre che ho già letto. Questo è inevitabile in un campo dove è stato scritto di tutto. Quello che mi spinge ancora a leggere libri del genere non è l’epicità di certi racconti, che pure fa la differenza, ma la capacità di una scrittrice di usare i soliti clichè per costruire una trama che funzioni, che regga alle pressioni e che sconvolga il lettore. La Donavan pur usando i soliti prototipi, il maschio alfa, levigato dal lavoro nella fattoria con i cavalli e la ricca e viziata donna che arriva a metterlo a posto, riesce a far immergere il lettore in una atmosfera passionale e critica, in cui ad ogni pagina si urla “e baciala” e il primo bacio è uno scoppio che risuona. La storia, narrata dai punti di vista di entrambi i personaggi, ma in terza persona, e con dei cambi di prospettiva talmente smooth che quasi non ti accorgi, e resti a leggere una scena incantato, non ha molto. Certo c’è un mistero, il passato di Kaitlyn che minaccia di saltar fuori nei momenti più inopportuni, ma questa è principalmente una storia di fiducia e rispetto e sicuramente di seconde occasioni. I personaggi si connettono subito, si guardano e si vogliono, ma in qualche modo, ci vuole un po’ prima che i due riescano a sciogliersi. Il sesso, che arriva a sconvolgerli alle spalle, apre solo le porte ad una storia che si fa sempre più intensa e scoppiettante e che divora i due, lasciandoli vulnerabili. Ma entrambi testardi, entrambi paurosamente vittime di sé stessi e del loro passato, scappano, continuamente, rinfacciandosi i loro comportamenti e vivendo di pregiudizi. Lui è rude e incongruente, lei schizzinosa e raffinata, in un gioco di potere in cui nessuno vuol cedere, ma che alla fine vede Kaitlyn sottomettere la sua fiducia in Grant, che se la conquista sul campo. Niente è semplice, i due lottano fieramente, in ogni campo, dall’uscita al locale, al ripulire le stalle, ma in qualche modo, i due trovano un terreno comune su cui avvicinarsi e far nascere qualcosa di potente.
La schiera dei personaggi secondari, funzionali alla trama, trova la solita bitch da uccidere a vista, piena di gelosie, veleno e tradimenti, Tessa, la cattiva della situazione, che viene dal passato di Kaitlyn e la vuol vedere in ginocchio. L’amica sostenitrice, Lorelai e naturalmente Margaret, la mamma di Grant. E come non citare Deena. Adorabile.
Il particolare da non dimenticare? Dei cuccioli…
Una storia passionale, piena di sentimenti, tensione sessuale alle stesse e scene commoventi e di redenzione, “Have a little faith in me” è una storia di fiducia e rispetto che si conquistano sul campo, condividendo tutto con la persona che si ama, senza risparmiare nulla.
Buona lettura guys!
Ringrazio immensamente Barbara Hightower per avermi concesso di leggere il libro in anteprima e di partecipare al Blog Tour in cambio della mia onesta opinione.
June 2, 2016
Loved It
This is the second book in this series, this author is new to me but I love her work. This story focuses on Kaitlin, the feisty, take-no-prisoners middle DuChamps child. We learn in the 1st book that their uncle Thomas, who raised all three children, put some pretty strict stipulations in his will. Older brother Vincent had to marry and remain married to Ophelia, a woman he'd been pining over for years, for at least one year; Justin, the younger brother has to fix up an inn, and Kaitlin has to work on a ranch for 3 months. If they violate their uncle's wishes, they will be disinherited.
Kaitlin comes across as a spoiled "celebutante" but underneath her brass, sometimes crass exterior is a very vulnerable woman who has been very wounded in the past. But she meets her match in Grant, the son of the owner of the ranch. The ranch has horses, and Grant's mother is also a foster mother. Needless to say, Grant and Kaitlin do not hit it off at all but they both recognize they have a lot of physical chemistry, which is so combustible they have to act on it.
I loved Kaitlin's spunky personality and I loved the way Grant was not afraid to challenge Kaitlin. I thought the love making scenes were FANTASTIC! It is rare that you get to read such sensuous, delectably slow love making scenes. The villains, Uncle Claude and the scheming Melina are over the top, but they serve their purpose as foils for the other characters. My only "ding" is I wish the foster parenting, dealing with the needs of foster children theme had been given more attention in the book. It's an important issue and it could have been better integrated into the story.
Like the series a lot and plan to go on to read the final series in the book.
This is the second book in this series, this author is new to me but I love her work. This story focuses on Kaitlin, the feisty, take-no-prisoners middle DuChamps child. We learn in the 1st book that their uncle Thomas, who raised all three children, put some pretty strict stipulations in his will. Older brother Vincent had to marry and remain married to Ophelia, a woman he'd been pining over for years, for at least one year; Justin, the younger brother has to fix up an inn, and Kaitlin has to work on a ranch for 3 months. If they violate their uncle's wishes, they will be disinherited.
Kaitlin comes across as a spoiled "celebutante" but underneath her brass, sometimes crass exterior is a very vulnerable woman who has been very wounded in the past. But she meets her match in Grant, the son of the owner of the ranch. The ranch has horses, and Grant's mother is also a foster mother. Needless to say, Grant and Kaitlin do not hit it off at all but they both recognize they have a lot of physical chemistry, which is so combustible they have to act on it.
I loved Kaitlin's spunky personality and I loved the way Grant was not afraid to challenge Kaitlin. I thought the love making scenes were FANTASTIC! It is rare that you get to read such sensuous, delectably slow love making scenes. The villains, Uncle Claude and the scheming Melina are over the top, but they serve their purpose as foils for the other characters. My only "ding" is I wish the foster parenting, dealing with the needs of foster children theme had been given more attention in the book. It's an important issue and it could have been better integrated into the story.
Like the series a lot and plan to go on to read the final series in the book.
May 1, 2025
Overall its an OK story and I loved all the characters except Kaitlyn. I disliked her a lot throughout the whole book! But its a good book and I recommend for a quick steamy, drama filled story!
Kaitlyn ~ In all honesty I didn't like her, she reminded me of all the mean girls from H.S. who get anything, whoever they want! Yeah she has a past, but in all honesty it didn't seem to faze her instead she tried to use it as a 'poor pity me' type thing! Also I seriously lost all respect towards her when she threw that accusation at Grant pertaining to Allison! That pissed me off that is not something you accuse someone off just cause your jealous!
Grant ~ I loved him, he's such a country boy who isn't afraid of much of anything! I did think he let Tessa and Kaitlyn run all over him though. In the end he was just a bit too soft-hearted! But overall he's a decent guy who had the life he wanted without the drama! untill he meets Kaitlyn.
Till next time ~ Sweets Books
Kaitlyn ~ In all honesty I didn't like her, she reminded me of all the mean girls from H.S. who get anything, whoever they want! Yeah she has a past, but in all honesty it didn't seem to faze her instead she tried to use it as a 'poor pity me' type thing! Also I seriously lost all respect towards her when she threw that accusation at Grant pertaining to Allison! That pissed me off that is not something you accuse someone off just cause your jealous!
Grant ~ I loved him, he's such a country boy who isn't afraid of much of anything! I did think he let Tessa and Kaitlyn run all over him though. In the end he was just a bit too soft-hearted! But overall he's a decent guy who had the life he wanted without the drama! untill he meets Kaitlyn.
Till next time ~ Sweets Books
November 22, 2015
She smoothly went from book 1 into book 2 with a hint of book 3 which I started last night. Way to go with the substance of the stories. I am hooked. I am not a grammar educator, nor am I spell checker I leave that to editors, proofreaders etc. Yes, there are a few misuse of words although if you write erotica of any type it happens during the erotic climatic scenes, it happens so people need to get over it. They are so minor it was not worth the mention. It just irritates when anyone reviews on minor infractions rather than the substance of a book, these are subjective. In this review I usually do not do any spoilers however the sister is out in nowhere trying to make it while big brother is at home with his own problems, little brother is in a completely different part of the country dealing with his demons. Hurt and pain of the past ebb back into her life until she is that teenager fighting her way through life again. But as the title implies it is time to have a little faith.
January 30, 2014
It starts out with the two main characters passing barbs back and forth. It was a great, rhythmic word play that I loved reading. I have high hopes that the author can keep it up. It was an excellent start to this book.
The author was great in the writing of this book! I love that the barbs of wise cracking stayed through the book. The main characters did not stop the verbal tennis match when they jumped in bed. It kept on until the end. Great job!
The storyline kept a cool pace that kept me, the reader, on the edge of my seat but not too much pressure that I had to read this book in one sitting. The book also ended on a higher point than when started. The roller coaster of emotions was not even for my taste. The book was an upward climb until the end and then it was over.
4 Stars
*I got an ARC for a real honest review.*
June 4, 2014
I stayed up until 4am reading this book as Ms. Donavan took me on a ride through Kentucky horse country in a fun, suspenseful, and sexy read. Kaitlyn DuChamps is the bad girl, floating through life on her looks and family money. Grant Ashworth is the hard working good guy who begins to see there is more to this woman than a smart mouth and hot body. The plot was interesting, the dialogue snappy, and the sex, hot. The characters were fleshed out into believable people and their relationship evolved. While the book is listed as an erotic romance, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to readers who enjoy a sexy contemporary romance. The third book just went on my TBR.
January 6, 2014
This was book two and first time read
from this author ..
Thomas was Kaitlyn uncle who raised
her after her parents dies she also
has two brother .. When Thomas dies
he leaves them each a mission to do ..
Kaitlyn has to go to a ranch and help for 3 months
she didn't attend to fall in love with Grant the owner
of the ranch . This is an good read with steamy moments
I am going to read the first book in series so I can catch
up
from this author ..
Thomas was Kaitlyn uncle who raised
her after her parents dies she also
has two brother .. When Thomas dies
he leaves them each a mission to do ..
Kaitlyn has to go to a ranch and help for 3 months
she didn't attend to fall in love with Grant the owner
of the ranch . This is an good read with steamy moments
I am going to read the first book in series so I can catch
up
January 20, 2014
4 1/2 HOT FUNNY STARS! Seraphina nailed the alternating POV! The characters all had their own voices. Grant is one sexy man candy of a cowboy! Kaitlyn is a sassy sweet underneath her attitude heiress. Their chemistry is immediate and HOT! I also fell in love with the supporting characters Loralei and Deena. Malina is the perfect villain and you love to hate her. This was a very engaging read that I couldn't put down! ~ Leslie
February 27, 2014
I read the first in the series whuch really helped to see how much of a brat Kaitlyn was from the beginning and how she would be in her own story. From their first meeting you could feel the fire & attraction between her & Grant. And when they FINALLY came together..talk abiut fireworks. The trials they get thru together shows you not only how deeply they feel for each other but also how stubborn the two of them are. Soo can't wait to read Justin's story!!
January 12, 2014
A Lively and Entertaining Tale
As a follow-up to the. main story we move to Kentucky. Sipping on some good eight year old bourbon, the author made me recall my trips to Kernel and along with horse racing. I am pleased to say the story is superb and I am left wanting more. More! Now, please. Giggle
As a follow-up to the. main story we move to Kentucky. Sipping on some good eight year old bourbon, the author made me recall my trips to Kernel and along with horse racing. I am pleased to say the story is superb and I am left wanting more. More! Now, please. Giggle
May 26, 2015
4.5 Stars
Really enjoyed this book - I found it was better than the first in the series. On to read the last book - hope its Not a disappontment
Really enjoyed this book - I found it was better than the first in the series. On to read the last book - hope its Not a disappontment
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