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A Forbidden Love #2
Protection
In the much awaited conclusion to Innocence, (A Forbidden Love, Book One) Nathaniel, the Marquis of Marsden, is left reeling at the revelation of Lisa's royal heritage. Keeping her safe has always been his priority, and he is determined to protect her . . . from the King's machinations, their enemies, and her own overly generous nature if necessary. But first, he must make amends for taking advantage of her innocence.
Although overjoyed to be reunited with Nathaniel, Lisa fears she made a better mistress than she will a marchioness. Longing for a return to the freedom they shared when he thought her a commoner, she does her best to live up to his—and society's—expectations, but she's only willing to compromise so far. Being kept in the dark is no longer an option. Despite the unexpected pleasure she discovered in Nathaniel's arms, if there is one thing Lisa has learned . . . ignorance is far from bliss.
Although overjoyed to be reunited with Nathaniel, Lisa fears she made a better mistress than she will a marchioness. Longing for a return to the freedom they shared when he thought her a commoner, she does her best to live up to his—and society's—expectations, but she's only willing to compromise so far. Being kept in the dark is no longer an option. Despite the unexpected pleasure she discovered in Nathaniel's arms, if there is one thing Lisa has learned . . . ignorance is far from bliss.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2014
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Elise de Sallier
10 books50 followersElise began her lifelong obsession with the romance and paranormal genres when she was far too young to be reading either. After more than thirty years of marriage to her very own romantic hero, she now knows great relationships don't just happen, they take work . . . which doesn't mean writing about them can't be a whole lot of fun!
Elise likes to see her characters grow, experience passion and adventure, tackle some difficult issues, and find lasting love . . . eventually.
Elise likes to see her characters grow, experience passion and adventure, tackle some difficult issues, and find lasting love . . . eventually.
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April 8, 2014
If you wanted more, you get it with Protection! In the sequel to Elise de Sallier’s Innocence, the feel of the Regency era is still very much present, but you also get the added bonuses of intrigue, romance, and a sizzling desire between the main characters, Lady Anneliese “Lisa” Barlow and Lord Nathaniel Marsden.
In Innocence, to escape a forced marriage to a homicidal tyrant, Lisa masqueraded as a maid and then became Nathaniel’s mistress. As Nathaniel was unaware of Lisa’s true identity, he thought he was unable to wed her, regardless that their feelings for one another had transcended the feelings of lust and developed into love. But once it was learned that Lisa was in fact not only a member of the gentry, but the daughter of a princess, it seemed like a betrothal to Lord Marsden would be simple. However, Ms. de Sallier is not satisfied to sit on her laurels and make Protection one long epilogue of the first book. Not at all! If you thought that given their shared past and passion, they could just ride off into the sunset, you would be sadly mistaken.
It seems that there are many obstacles that must be overcome before Lisa and Nathaniel can have their happily ever after. You have Lord Copeland, the sadistic baron that sent Lisa fleeing in the first place, trying to get his revenge. Then there is the King’s reluctance to allow the betrothal as it would not gain him any political advantage. And finally, you have Lisa and Nathaniel who now must behave in a manner befitting their station. Despite the fact that they had a very prolific sex life when Lisa was Nathaniel’s mistress, they are now forced to conduct themselves properly. In other words, hands off in public and they are not supposed to be given private time, unchaperoned, at all. I have to say that with this little wrinkle, the UST is off the charts!
Protection is a wonderful continuation to the Forbidden Love series and delivers more of everything that one looks for in a Regency tale of love and intrigue. I can’t wait to see what Elise de Sallier has up her sleeve next!
In Innocence, to escape a forced marriage to a homicidal tyrant, Lisa masqueraded as a maid and then became Nathaniel’s mistress. As Nathaniel was unaware of Lisa’s true identity, he thought he was unable to wed her, regardless that their feelings for one another had transcended the feelings of lust and developed into love. But once it was learned that Lisa was in fact not only a member of the gentry, but the daughter of a princess, it seemed like a betrothal to Lord Marsden would be simple. However, Ms. de Sallier is not satisfied to sit on her laurels and make Protection one long epilogue of the first book. Not at all! If you thought that given their shared past and passion, they could just ride off into the sunset, you would be sadly mistaken.
It seems that there are many obstacles that must be overcome before Lisa and Nathaniel can have their happily ever after. You have Lord Copeland, the sadistic baron that sent Lisa fleeing in the first place, trying to get his revenge. Then there is the King’s reluctance to allow the betrothal as it would not gain him any political advantage. And finally, you have Lisa and Nathaniel who now must behave in a manner befitting their station. Despite the fact that they had a very prolific sex life when Lisa was Nathaniel’s mistress, they are now forced to conduct themselves properly. In other words, hands off in public and they are not supposed to be given private time, unchaperoned, at all. I have to say that with this little wrinkle, the UST is off the charts!
Protection is a wonderful continuation to the Forbidden Love series and delivers more of everything that one looks for in a Regency tale of love and intrigue. I can’t wait to see what Elise de Sallier has up her sleeve next!
May 4, 2014
The essentials of a well-written, regency romance are abundant in the second installment of the Forbidden Love duology, Protection. The romance, intrigue, scoundrels, and miscommunications kept me inthralled from the first page to the last.
Protection begins right where Innocence left off, with Anneliese "Lisa" Barlow and Marquis of Marsden, Nathaniel, vying for the king's blessing of their engagement. While the king eventually agrees, it doesn't come without a price. After being introduced to society as a heroine, a royal one at that, she is the toast of the ton. With a very public engagement and the vigilant eye of family and friends, Nathaniel and Lisa's relationship has been forced in a different direction. They are unable to express their affections as freely as they had before, a cause of great distress for both parties.
Lisa strives to keep her promise to help women who had suffered cruelty at the hands of others. This leads her to dip a toe into a political arena women of her station are often discouraged from even thinking about. The plight of these women gives another meaningful layer to Protection's engrossing plot.
The brilliance of Protection lies in the expertly developed layers of the storyline. Lisa and Nathaniel's road to wedded bliss, the crusade to help the women who've been abused, and the dispatching of the vile men who knew the truth of Lisa's time as a mistress to Nathaniel are all weaved into a scintillating narrative. I applaud Elise de Sallier for once again giving us a novel to fall in love with.
Thank you to Elise de Sallier and The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House for providing me with an Advanced Reader's Copy of Protection in exchange for an honest review. I can't wait to read more fascinating storylines from this author.
Protection begins right where Innocence left off, with Anneliese "Lisa" Barlow and Marquis of Marsden, Nathaniel, vying for the king's blessing of their engagement. While the king eventually agrees, it doesn't come without a price. After being introduced to society as a heroine, a royal one at that, she is the toast of the ton. With a very public engagement and the vigilant eye of family and friends, Nathaniel and Lisa's relationship has been forced in a different direction. They are unable to express their affections as freely as they had before, a cause of great distress for both parties.
Lisa strives to keep her promise to help women who had suffered cruelty at the hands of others. This leads her to dip a toe into a political arena women of her station are often discouraged from even thinking about. The plight of these women gives another meaningful layer to Protection's engrossing plot.
The brilliance of Protection lies in the expertly developed layers of the storyline. Lisa and Nathaniel's road to wedded bliss, the crusade to help the women who've been abused, and the dispatching of the vile men who knew the truth of Lisa's time as a mistress to Nathaniel are all weaved into a scintillating narrative. I applaud Elise de Sallier for once again giving us a novel to fall in love with.
Thank you to Elise de Sallier and The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House for providing me with an Advanced Reader's Copy of Protection in exchange for an honest review. I can't wait to read more fascinating storylines from this author.
April 15, 2014
Protection captivated my attention from the first moment I started reading. If you loved Innocence then you will especially fall even more in love with this sequel by Elise de Sallier. Anneliese and Nathaniel story hypnotized me so profoundly that I was not able to stop once I started reading. This book is filled with suspense, intrigue, secrets, romance and the kind of sizzling desire between Nathaniel and Anneliese that leaves you wanting more (and needing a cold shower after). How they were able to resist each other was unbelievable, the kind of restraints that had to be shown in that era. The era was beautifully portrayed through the hardships woman had to endure and the indulgence of men and their power of women. The strength and heroism Anneliese “Lisa” Barlow displays in this second book is even more powerful than the first. Her passion to save the young girls nearly causes her life when she is faced with the tyrant, but not even that stops her from doing what she can to save as many woman and reform them into society, making her mark along the way. Standing up for what she believes, confronting the King and never faltering making her a true female heroine of her time; and then of course the King indulging in her new found popularity. Anneliese and Nathaniel's love never falters but grows to such measures that it surpasses their era and wakes women up to go after what they truly want, setting an example for future generations to pursue. The chemistry between the characters was irrisistable. I loved this story and was so extremely excited to read it and I will cherish it alongside my Jane Austin Collection. I highly recommend this book ‘A must read' but then again Elise de Sallier is an amazing romance writer bringing true romance back into our lives.
May 1, 2014
Protection (book 2 in Elise de Sallier's Forbidden Love series) picks up where Innocence left off: with Nathaniel dealing with the fact that, not only is Annelise (Lisa Brown) a Lady, but heiress of a princess. The couple is dealing with the consequences of their actions at Worthington Manor.
I requested this book through NetGalley because it looked and sounded GOOD. In addition to being granted early access to this book, I also got to read a free digital copy of book 1, Innocence, and be a part of an awesome blog tour to promote this wonderful book.
I read books 1 and 2 back to back in a short period of time.
And I won't dwell on this, because I have stated it previously, but I don't really read romance a lot and I definitely don't read regency period romances. But this, THESE books grabbed me.
I love how the writer not only honestly portrayed what women of anything but upper class suffered through during that time period, but at the same time gave us a hot, Hot, HOT romance.
4 stars to you Elise de Sallier, and I look forward to reading ANYTHING you write in the future.
I requested this book through NetGalley because it looked and sounded GOOD. In addition to being granted early access to this book, I also got to read a free digital copy of book 1, Innocence, and be a part of an awesome blog tour to promote this wonderful book.
I read books 1 and 2 back to back in a short period of time.
And I won't dwell on this, because I have stated it previously, but I don't really read romance a lot and I definitely don't read regency period romances. But this, THESE books grabbed me.
I love how the writer not only honestly portrayed what women of anything but upper class suffered through during that time period, but at the same time gave us a hot, Hot, HOT romance.
4 stars to you Elise de Sallier, and I look forward to reading ANYTHING you write in the future.
March 4, 2015
I absolutely adored the first book, and while this one has less action - until right near the end - there is still plenty of the lovely Nathaniel ;)
August 6, 2014
As with Innocence, I was bowled over by the quality and allure of this book. Credit must always be given where due, and Elise de Sallier is incredibly due of heaps of praise, having kept me away from not only my favourite TV shows, but also my chores for another day whilst I devoured the conclusion of Lisa's tale. It is testament to how well she writes her characters and plot lines that it is so difficult to put these books down. Very few authors I've encountered manage to hook me so entirely, but Elise de Sallier is definitely one of them. This is, in part, I believe due to the incredible undercurrent of tension and danger written throughout this book and weaved with supreme skill. The worry over Edgerley and Copeland was entirely believable and a real threat, even to us as a reader, truly pulling you into the story and leaving you reeling at certain plot twists. I shan't say more, as it'll spoil things, but be prepared for a little bit of accelerated heart rates!
One of my major concerns whenever reading a series of books is how well the 'action' transfers from one book to another. Clearly, as with all my other concerns, they are quashed immediately by our authors incredible skill. Protection is a seamless continuation of Innocence, making it very easy to simply pick up where you left off. To me, that's important, especially when you already know the characters, and probably part of the reason I enjoyed this story so much.
It needs mentioning early on (beware the capitals), I am truly, completely in love with Nathaniel, I ADORE him. Seriously, modern day men, you need to read this book and replicate, you'll have women squirming all over the country..... Anyhoo, I digress! The characters have adapted very well to their new situation. Lisa copes rather well with the revelation that she is actually of royal descent and viable in the King's eyes to marry Nathaniel, and our darling male lead has to comport himself in a more socially acceptable way now they're no longer hiding in darkened sitting rooms. The supporting cast of Rebecca and Lord McGivern add to the dynamic of a changing society and balance in the world, with their honesty and openness very refreshing to read. The unlikely quartet make quite the cute collection, and they bounce well off one another, so much so I almost felt I could see them in my living room as I read.
When mentioning the characters of Lisa and Nathaniel, it is of course necessary to touch on their romance. Well, in all honesty, the love literally oozes out of the pages. It's so sincere and deep, that there are some scenes you almost feel like you're intruding on something very real, only to remind yourself it's a book. They're just so good with each other though that you gasp at each upset or threat of derailment and sigh with delight when they get a happy moment. They really pull you into the story and make you invest much more emotion than you perhaps would do, and it is so rewarding.
Something I feel really needs to be commented on is the way with which Elise de Sallier weaves the societal norms, difficulties and conceptions into the story itself. It is a story first, with the history and situations trickled in as required. Not once does the history overtake the plot, yet you can't imagine it playing out any other way. The scenarios of the many young girls discussed were incredibly real, and it was very reassuring to see that the issue was dealt with head on, without it overpowering the storyline. This was very well done, and an enlightening bit of reading, as well as very tender to see Lisa's devotion to the poor girls affected.
In conclusion, I have to congratulate Elise de Sallier on an absolutely cracking conclusion to this series, and on some wonderful character and plot developments. She clearly has a lot of skill in her story telling abilities and the way these romances are told is truly sublime. I honestly cannot recommend these books highly enough - gripping, sensitive, exciting, incredibly well written and simply wonderful from cover to cover!
First reviewed on Lily Loves Indie as part of an Elise de Sallier mini feature to celebrate the release of her new book. An ARC was received in return for an honest review - http://lilylovesindie.co.uk/?p=488
One of my major concerns whenever reading a series of books is how well the 'action' transfers from one book to another. Clearly, as with all my other concerns, they are quashed immediately by our authors incredible skill. Protection is a seamless continuation of Innocence, making it very easy to simply pick up where you left off. To me, that's important, especially when you already know the characters, and probably part of the reason I enjoyed this story so much.
It needs mentioning early on (beware the capitals), I am truly, completely in love with Nathaniel, I ADORE him. Seriously, modern day men, you need to read this book and replicate, you'll have women squirming all over the country..... Anyhoo, I digress! The characters have adapted very well to their new situation. Lisa copes rather well with the revelation that she is actually of royal descent and viable in the King's eyes to marry Nathaniel, and our darling male lead has to comport himself in a more socially acceptable way now they're no longer hiding in darkened sitting rooms. The supporting cast of Rebecca and Lord McGivern add to the dynamic of a changing society and balance in the world, with their honesty and openness very refreshing to read. The unlikely quartet make quite the cute collection, and they bounce well off one another, so much so I almost felt I could see them in my living room as I read.
When mentioning the characters of Lisa and Nathaniel, it is of course necessary to touch on their romance. Well, in all honesty, the love literally oozes out of the pages. It's so sincere and deep, that there are some scenes you almost feel like you're intruding on something very real, only to remind yourself it's a book. They're just so good with each other though that you gasp at each upset or threat of derailment and sigh with delight when they get a happy moment. They really pull you into the story and make you invest much more emotion than you perhaps would do, and it is so rewarding.
Something I feel really needs to be commented on is the way with which Elise de Sallier weaves the societal norms, difficulties and conceptions into the story itself. It is a story first, with the history and situations trickled in as required. Not once does the history overtake the plot, yet you can't imagine it playing out any other way. The scenarios of the many young girls discussed were incredibly real, and it was very reassuring to see that the issue was dealt with head on, without it overpowering the storyline. This was very well done, and an enlightening bit of reading, as well as very tender to see Lisa's devotion to the poor girls affected.
In conclusion, I have to congratulate Elise de Sallier on an absolutely cracking conclusion to this series, and on some wonderful character and plot developments. She clearly has a lot of skill in her story telling abilities and the way these romances are told is truly sublime. I honestly cannot recommend these books highly enough - gripping, sensitive, exciting, incredibly well written and simply wonderful from cover to cover!
First reviewed on Lily Loves Indie as part of an Elise de Sallier mini feature to celebrate the release of her new book. An ARC was received in return for an honest review - http://lilylovesindie.co.uk/?p=488
May 1, 2014
I loved Innocence. I love Protection, too! Nathaniel, he thought he had it so good in Innocence. Lisa was everything he wanted in a mistress. He could love her and enjoy her and she could enjoy him, too! Just like a mistress. Then, darn the bad luck. She's a LADY! I won't spoil you with how much MORE than a lady she is...but there's some royal blood there, too.
Poor guy. How does one treat a wife when one knows the riches that she brought to him as a mistress? He's so confused. I like seeing him that way!
Through some trials...and errors...Nathaniel comes to understand that one can love one's wife. And enjoy her, too!
There are other twists and turns here. The Bad Guy from the first book is still at large. And the King really wants Lisa to take a long look at royals from around the world. Lisa needs to keep her backbone stiff and truly work toward the happiness she knows she can have.
This is a lovely ending to this two book series. Ms. de Sallier writes a great plot and gifts us with love scenes that we can swoon over. I truly enjoy a plot with steamy scenes that fit the story well. This book is a shining example of that!
Most definitely a FIVE BOOKMARK READ! I hope you enjoy it, too.
*Thank you, NetGalley and TWCS, for the opportunity to read Protection
Poor guy. How does one treat a wife when one knows the riches that she brought to him as a mistress? He's so confused. I like seeing him that way!
Through some trials...and errors...Nathaniel comes to understand that one can love one's wife. And enjoy her, too!
There are other twists and turns here. The Bad Guy from the first book is still at large. And the King really wants Lisa to take a long look at royals from around the world. Lisa needs to keep her backbone stiff and truly work toward the happiness she knows she can have.
This is a lovely ending to this two book series. Ms. de Sallier writes a great plot and gifts us with love scenes that we can swoon over. I truly enjoy a plot with steamy scenes that fit the story well. This book is a shining example of that!
Most definitely a FIVE BOOKMARK READ! I hope you enjoy it, too.
*Thank you, NetGalley and TWCS, for the opportunity to read Protection
May 19, 2014
I loved the first story, "Innocence". I really enjoyed this story, since we get to see what happens after "happily ever after", instead of a super quick wrap up. That, along with information on the social & moral ideas of the time, are what elevates it from the 100s of other romance stories from this time period. I think the story could have all been done in one, longer book, and is my reason for 4 instead of five stars. The first book is my favorite of the two, but I would recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the first one.
July 20, 2014
What wouldn't you do for the person you love?
Despite their unconventional beginning these two,Nathaniel and Lisa have made their minds up.
Join them on their journey through thick and thin and despicable villains , to be together no matter what society thinks or even the King.
Wonderfully written characters .
Great continuation and conclusion of this set of books. 5 stars
Very well done Elise!
Despite their unconventional beginning these two,Nathaniel and Lisa have made their minds up.
Join them on their journey through thick and thin and despicable villains , to be together no matter what society thinks or even the King.
Wonderfully written characters .
Great continuation and conclusion of this set of books. 5 stars
Very well done Elise!
October 31, 2014
Perfect. Absolutely perfect.
January 13, 2022
Literally nobody asked for this book. Including the author, I'm pretty sure. It could have and should have been left with Nathaniel proposing to Lisa, and then that's that. They had their happy ending.
Instead, we have to dredge the entire thing out, add in some insanely asinine drama that either went nowhere or was resolved so quickly and never mentioned again that I wondered why the author even bothered?
AND OH YEAH. DID I MENTION THAT IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT THE AUTHOR GOT BORED WITH HER OWN STORY, SO THE ENDING WAS REALLY, REALLY TERRIBLE?!
Instead, we have to dredge the entire thing out, add in some insanely asinine drama that either went nowhere or was resolved so quickly and never mentioned again that I wondered why the author even bothered?
AND OH YEAH. DID I MENTION THAT IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT THE AUTHOR GOT BORED WITH HER OWN STORY, SO THE ENDING WAS REALLY, REALLY TERRIBLE?!
May 18, 2023
Wonderful sequel! The relationship between the FMC and MMC is thoroughly explored in this book as they transition from their previous arrangement to husband and wife. The steamy scenes were well done, the kidnapping was nail-biting and the FMC and MMC were adorable all throughout the story. I adored their interactions and found myself smiling and giggling more than once.
August 11, 2014
I originally read Elise deSallier's books Innocence and Protection as a fan fiction under the title Forbidden Love on FanFiction.net. Because I am always enamored by Regency-era books (even before I read Jane Austen), I was immediately drawn into Elise's story of a shy eighteen-year-old girl who is forced to escape when her father's heir comes to claim his inheritance by shooting her father. The heir then plans to force the girl to marry him, but under her father's direction, she flees with two servants to the home of her father's best friend, a powerful duke who can ensure her safety.
However, the duke just left the previous day for an extended honeymoon with his new wife, and the girl is forced to masquerade as a servant in order to stay in the duke's home. As her father told her to reveal her true identity only to the duke himself, the girl believes that she will be safe as the duke enforces an unusual policy against fraternization with servants, a rarity in this time and place. Thus the girl believes that she will be safe until the duke's return. But then the duke's son sees her and is immediately drawn to her despite her servant status and despite his father's firm policy against such fraternization. Thus this story continues....
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Innocence and Protection, but I must raise a caveat that there are graphic scenes depicting intimate acts which can be easily skipped over if reading such scenes is problematic.
I enjoyed the original fan fiction so much that I read it three times, and now to read this tale as a published pair of novels is a real treat. The characters are unforgettable, the plot compelling, and the writing well-developed and polished. I prefer the plot of Innocence more than that of Protection, but both novels together tell the lovely story of a young, frightened, innocent girl rising to the occasion as she is caught up in intrigue of various sorts. Both books also deal with important social situations of the British Regency era as well: the abolition of the slave trade and the plight of young girls forced into untenable situations, either by employers or by slave traders of a different sort.
Thus, this pair of novels (and they must both be read together; they are not stand-alone novels) go beyond mere romance to explore the social situation of women of different classes in the Regency era. While the romance is the main story line of books, the issues of marriage, power, class, and women's social position create a compelling and memorable tale that will not be soon forgotten.
However, the duke just left the previous day for an extended honeymoon with his new wife, and the girl is forced to masquerade as a servant in order to stay in the duke's home. As her father told her to reveal her true identity only to the duke himself, the girl believes that she will be safe as the duke enforces an unusual policy against fraternization with servants, a rarity in this time and place. Thus the girl believes that she will be safe until the duke's return. But then the duke's son sees her and is immediately drawn to her despite her servant status and despite his father's firm policy against such fraternization. Thus this story continues....
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Innocence and Protection, but I must raise a caveat that there are graphic scenes depicting intimate acts which can be easily skipped over if reading such scenes is problematic.
I enjoyed the original fan fiction so much that I read it three times, and now to read this tale as a published pair of novels is a real treat. The characters are unforgettable, the plot compelling, and the writing well-developed and polished. I prefer the plot of Innocence more than that of Protection, but both novels together tell the lovely story of a young, frightened, innocent girl rising to the occasion as she is caught up in intrigue of various sorts. Both books also deal with important social situations of the British Regency era as well: the abolition of the slave trade and the plight of young girls forced into untenable situations, either by employers or by slave traders of a different sort.
Thus, this pair of novels (and they must both be read together; they are not stand-alone novels) go beyond mere romance to explore the social situation of women of different classes in the Regency era. While the romance is the main story line of books, the issues of marriage, power, class, and women's social position create a compelling and memorable tale that will not be soon forgotten.
May 23, 2014
Just as good as the first, if not better. I found the ending rushed a bit. After they married, it jumped around through the years. Nonetheless, it was nice to see what happened to them in their lives. Overall, great book. The series altogether makes for a wonderful read.
June 23, 2015
Excellent ending to this book duo (Innocence; and Protection)
4 STARS
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