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The Caversham Chronicles #4
Lucky's Lady
When Mary-Michael Watkins married her elderly mentor who owned the shipyard where she worked, she never thought she’d miss the things he can’t give her. But as the years pass, she discovers a surprising need for a child that grows more desperate with each day. Her husband urges her to look elsewhere for a man to sire the baby she wants, but she can’t even consider such a thing. Until she meets Captain Gualtiero.
Luchino Gualtiero, is a man to whom family means everything. Second to family is growing his tea import company, and he’s come to Watkins Shipyard to have two new ships built. He’s enjoyed married women in the past, thus he has no issue bedding the beautiful wife of the shipyard owner. But when it comes time to leave her, his heart cannot forget her.
Shortly before her husband’s death, Mary-Michael realizes she is carrying the captain’s child. When she is accused of murdering her husband, she is forced to ask the captain to care for their child in the event she is found guilty and hanged.
Lucky will do whatever is necessary to have Mary-Michael for his own—and to be a part of his child’s life—even kidnap her from the jail and take her on the high seas with him. He knows she’s long fought her feelings for him, and aboard the Lady M he will convince her that his love for her is as endless as the sea.
Luchino Gualtiero, is a man to whom family means everything. Second to family is growing his tea import company, and he’s come to Watkins Shipyard to have two new ships built. He’s enjoyed married women in the past, thus he has no issue bedding the beautiful wife of the shipyard owner. But when it comes time to leave her, his heart cannot forget her.
Shortly before her husband’s death, Mary-Michael realizes she is carrying the captain’s child. When she is accused of murdering her husband, she is forced to ask the captain to care for their child in the event she is found guilty and hanged.
Lucky will do whatever is necessary to have Mary-Michael for his own—and to be a part of his child’s life—even kidnap her from the jail and take her on the high seas with him. He knows she’s long fought her feelings for him, and aboard the Lady M he will convince her that his love for her is as endless as the sea.
590 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2014
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Sandy Raven
75 books105 followersSandy Raven has a husband who spoils her rotten, and kids that are just a hair’s breadth away from perfect. She’s addicted to House Hunters International and has never missed an episode, though she acknowledges that she could never live in most of those countries because the houses are just too small. She is also addicted to Starbucks’ Chai Latte, and never passes up an opportunity to have one.
Sandy grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast with sand between her toes and perpetually frizzy hair.
Which is why she now lives in the middle-of-nowhere Virginia, in a place with minimal to moderate humidity (for perfect, non-frizzy curls,) rolling hills and farmed forests. The only downside to that is the temperamental satellite internet and the closest Starbucks being a thirty minute drive away.
Home is a renovated old farm house she shares with her hero husband, in the foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains, where she’s owned by more cats, dogs and horses than she cares to admit to. She’s a long-time member of RWA, and is a member of VRW and the Beau Monde. Second to writing is her love for her horses. She practices natural horsemanship, and loves to ride her barefoot Tennessee Walkers on the trails and in the woods around her home.
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Sandy grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast with sand between her toes and perpetually frizzy hair.
Which is why she now lives in the middle-of-nowhere Virginia, in a place with minimal to moderate humidity (for perfect, non-frizzy curls,) rolling hills and farmed forests. The only downside to that is the temperamental satellite internet and the closest Starbucks being a thirty minute drive away.
Home is a renovated old farm house she shares with her hero husband, in the foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains, where she’s owned by more cats, dogs and horses than she cares to admit to. She’s a long-time member of RWA, and is a member of VRW and the Beau Monde. Second to writing is her love for her horses. She practices natural horsemanship, and loves to ride her barefoot Tennessee Walkers on the trails and in the woods around her home.
You can visit her at:
SandyRaven.com
facebook.com/SandyRavenAuthor
plus.google.com/+SandyRavenAuthor
twitter.com/@SandyRaven
goodreads.com/goodreadscomSandyRaven
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June 13, 2015
Ok - this review has been really hard for me to write. I love Sandy Raven's writing style and have enjoyed the previous books in this series - but, I have a huge issue with adultery - so parts for this review may seem negative. Please understand this has nothing to do with the authors ability to write - it is a purely personal grievance. But since this review is based on MY experience with the book, you need to take that in to consideration and decide for yourself.
First of all, I knew going into this book there was going to be adultery. I almost decided against reading it for that fact alone. However I have been waiting for Lucky's story since I read the first book and my desire outweighed my objections.
This story takes place over a two year period and has A LOT of emotion. Mostly guilt and anguish. It is not a light easy read. Mary-Michael is not your run of the mill heroine. She is married to a much older man (30+ years older) and now wants a baby. The relationship with her husband is a father/mentor relationship and there is no way she is getting a baby with him. Her husband suggests that she take a lover to conceive and she reluctantly agrees.
Enter Lucky, these two are immediately attracted to each other and both feel guilt about having a relationship while she is married - but not guilty enough to not indulge. And indulge they do - repeatedly Ms Raven knows how to write a hot, steamy love scene (still fanning myself).
My major issues with the book were first, the adultery - I usually refuse to read books with adultery - the very few I have read have left me feeling depressed and upset. And honestly this book didn't leave me with a happy feeling either. My second issue was M-M's deception. I couldn't forgive her for that. The adultery was bad enough (yes, I know her husband condoned it - he even aided it - I DON'T CARE) but to use a man for a child and then plan to keep it from him was a whole new level of wrong. And I'm sad to say - I hated her. Hated her with a passion - wished she got hung hated her. Third issue - I found it repetitive - she wanted to have a baby - got it the first time, no need to reiterate it every chapter. She felt guilty about cheating on her husband - again got it the first ten times I read it. She felt guilty about lying - but not guilty enough to be honest... And finally I felt the book ended abruptly without resolving M-M legal problems.
Lucky deserved so much better than her. She just never redeemed herself to me.
Lucky was the best part of this book for me. He is a great hero. Caring, loyal, forgiving and loving. My heart broke for him.
Another high point was catching up with Lia and Ren (Love them and their book was AWESOME).
There was an epilogue that implied that they could return to America - but it only addressed Lucky's legal issues not Mary's
I personally didn't care for this book - I am not sorry I read it, but I won't read it again. Because of my own personal issues I don't know if I would recommend it - but I did buy a copy for my Mom who did enjoy it. Ms Raven is a very good author who pours a lot of emotion in her work. So decide for yourself.
First of all, I knew going into this book there was going to be adultery. I almost decided against reading it for that fact alone. However I have been waiting for Lucky's story since I read the first book and my desire outweighed my objections.
This story takes place over a two year period and has A LOT of emotion. Mostly guilt and anguish. It is not a light easy read. Mary-Michael is not your run of the mill heroine. She is married to a much older man (30+ years older) and now wants a baby. The relationship with her husband is a father/mentor relationship and there is no way she is getting a baby with him. Her husband suggests that she take a lover to conceive and she reluctantly agrees.
Enter Lucky, these two are immediately attracted to each other and both feel guilt about having a relationship while she is married - but not guilty enough to not indulge. And indulge they do - repeatedly Ms Raven knows how to write a hot, steamy love scene (still fanning myself).
My major issues with the book were first, the adultery - I usually refuse to read books with adultery - the very few I have read have left me feeling depressed and upset. And honestly this book didn't leave me with a happy feeling either. My second issue was M-M's deception. I couldn't forgive her for that. The adultery was bad enough (yes, I know her husband condoned it - he even aided it - I DON'T CARE) but to use a man for a child and then plan to keep it from him was a whole new level of wrong. And I'm sad to say - I hated her. Hated her with a passion - wished she got hung hated her. Third issue - I found it repetitive - she wanted to have a baby - got it the first time, no need to reiterate it every chapter. She felt guilty about cheating on her husband - again got it the first ten times I read it. She felt guilty about lying - but not guilty enough to be honest... And finally I felt the book ended abruptly without resolving M-M legal problems.
Lucky deserved so much better than her. She just never redeemed herself to me.
Lucky was the best part of this book for me. He is a great hero. Caring, loyal, forgiving and loving. My heart broke for him.
Another high point was catching up with Lia and Ren (Love them and their book was AWESOME).
There was an epilogue that implied that they could return to America - but it only addressed Lucky's legal issues not Mary's
I personally didn't care for this book - I am not sorry I read it, but I won't read it again. Because of my own personal issues I don't know if I would recommend it - but I did buy a copy for my Mom who did enjoy it. Ms Raven is a very good author who pours a lot of emotion in her work. So decide for yourself.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2016
Lucky’s Lady is the last book in the Caversham Chronicles. I have thoroughly enjoyed this interesting series. While Lucky’s Lady is not my favorite, it is an excellent conclusion to this wonderful series.
Sandy Raven writes emotionally-charged romances with intricate plots and unforgettable characters. Lucky’s Lady has both these ingredients. This book is fast-paced and flows beautifully with an excellent balance between dialogue and narrative. For such a long book, it did not have any parts that slowed the story.
While I struggled a bit with some of the choices Mary-Michael makes throughout the book, I like her character a great deal. She is intelligent and hard-working and although she does not have a complete marriage with her elderly husband, she does have a deep affection for him. She has a constant war between doing what her husband suggests and her growing attraction for Lucky. I could feel her anguish and guilt over, first her infidelity and second over the deception with her lover.
Although Lucky makes a dashing and handsome hero and has a wealth of charm, I did have a great deal of trouble with his morals. He thinks it’s perfectly all right to engage in adultery with a married woman. There is something about his character, though, that had me loving the rascal anyway. He does recognize that what is between him and Mary-Michael is much more than physical and when he realizes he is in love with her, he is willing to do whatever is necessary to keep her safe.
The attraction between Lucky and Mary-Michael is combustible from their first meeting and only grows stronger as the story progresses. Ms. Raven’s love scenes are sensual and filled with emotion, and I enjoyed them a lot.
I listened to the audio recording performed by Dennis Kleinman and Victoria J. Mayers. This was an unusual narration. Mr. Kleinman read all the narrative for Lucky and all that character’s dialogue. Ms. Mayers did the same for Mary-Michael’s character as well. While this kept the problem of the male-sounding too female and vise versa for the female, I found this took some time to get used to, and at times the dialogue sounded abrupt. Nonetheless, both narrators read with the right amount of emotion. I would listen to both narrators in the future.
If you enjoy complex characters with good depth and a unique plot, then you will love Lucky’s Lady as much as I did. While this is a standalone novel, I do recommend reading the rest of the books in order. Happy reading!
Sandy Raven writes emotionally-charged romances with intricate plots and unforgettable characters. Lucky’s Lady has both these ingredients. This book is fast-paced and flows beautifully with an excellent balance between dialogue and narrative. For such a long book, it did not have any parts that slowed the story.
While I struggled a bit with some of the choices Mary-Michael makes throughout the book, I like her character a great deal. She is intelligent and hard-working and although she does not have a complete marriage with her elderly husband, she does have a deep affection for him. She has a constant war between doing what her husband suggests and her growing attraction for Lucky. I could feel her anguish and guilt over, first her infidelity and second over the deception with her lover.
Although Lucky makes a dashing and handsome hero and has a wealth of charm, I did have a great deal of trouble with his morals. He thinks it’s perfectly all right to engage in adultery with a married woman. There is something about his character, though, that had me loving the rascal anyway. He does recognize that what is between him and Mary-Michael is much more than physical and when he realizes he is in love with her, he is willing to do whatever is necessary to keep her safe.
The attraction between Lucky and Mary-Michael is combustible from their first meeting and only grows stronger as the story progresses. Ms. Raven’s love scenes are sensual and filled with emotion, and I enjoyed them a lot.
I listened to the audio recording performed by Dennis Kleinman and Victoria J. Mayers. This was an unusual narration. Mr. Kleinman read all the narrative for Lucky and all that character’s dialogue. Ms. Mayers did the same for Mary-Michael’s character as well. While this kept the problem of the male-sounding too female and vise versa for the female, I found this took some time to get used to, and at times the dialogue sounded abrupt. Nonetheless, both narrators read with the right amount of emotion. I would listen to both narrators in the future.
If you enjoy complex characters with good depth and a unique plot, then you will love Lucky’s Lady as much as I did. While this is a standalone novel, I do recommend reading the rest of the books in order. Happy reading!
December 12, 2023
Fan de esta autora.
June 14, 2015
Loved the book!! I have loved Luckys character ever since Ren rescued him from his deranged aunt when he was 7. Lucky wanted what his sisters have, love, home and family!! He finally finds a women that meets his requirements including brains and she is married. Mary Michael is married to her mentor who has taught her everything she needs to know about ship building. Mary craves one thing and that is a child. Because of her husbands age she hasn't had marital relations with him. He encourages her to have an affair with Lucky so he can give her the child she wants. You have so much in this book that makes you root not only for Lucky and Mary but the gift Spencer is giving her. I just love Sandy Ravens writing!!
March 5, 2023
Lucky's Lady, book 4
I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it didn't represent, by any means, a cookie cutter version of Sandy Ravens books I have read recently. Very refreshingly written where the heroine was a person women could admire today
I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it didn't represent, by any means, a cookie cutter version of Sandy Ravens books I have read recently. Very refreshingly written where the heroine was a person women could admire today
October 6, 2024
Inutilmente prolisso e ripetitivo, si potevano risparmiare la metà delle pagine.
Mary ripete in continuazione che si sente in colpa per il tradimento (concordato con lui) ai danni del marito (che avendo 40 anni più di lei è più un padre, non le può dare figli e sembra stia per morire). Individua nel bel capitano Gualtiero l'amante e potenziale padre del suo bambino, programma ed esegue il tradimento innamorandosi del capitano ma negando i suoi sentimenti e continuando a dire all'infinito che si sente in colpa sia nei confronti del marito che del capitano, al quale non dice che lo sta usando per rimanere incinta. Una volta ottenuta la gravidanza, ripete in continuazione che si sente in colpa per il tradimento e perché non vuole dire al capitano che è incinta, infatti lo vuole privare di suo figlio, senza fargli sapere più niente.
Mary ripete in continuazione che si sente in colpa per il tradimento (concordato con lui) ai danni del marito (che avendo 40 anni più di lei è più un padre, non le può dare figli e sembra stia per morire). Individua nel bel capitano Gualtiero l'amante e potenziale padre del suo bambino, programma ed esegue il tradimento innamorandosi del capitano ma negando i suoi sentimenti e continuando a dire all'infinito che si sente in colpa sia nei confronti del marito che del capitano, al quale non dice che lo sta usando per rimanere incinta. Una volta ottenuta la gravidanza, ripete in continuazione che si sente in colpa per il tradimento e perché non vuole dire al capitano che è incinta, infatti lo vuole privare di suo figlio, senza fargli sapere più niente.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2024
Esperaba más
La verdad caso no me gustó la protagonista me molesto le esa mujer me dio un fastidio que casi lo juro dejo el libro su forma egoísta de pensar su forma de ser lo quiera todo pero ella no quería dar ni perder nada no pude con ella de verdad fue la razón por la que no pude disfrutar la lectura como los demás libros que esos sí me los devoré en menos de nada y Lucky un caballero muy lindo humillandose el pobre ante ella y ella escupiendole en la cara
La verdad caso no me gustó la protagonista me molesto le esa mujer me dio un fastidio que casi lo juro dejo el libro su forma egoísta de pensar su forma de ser lo quiera todo pero ella no quería dar ni perder nada no pude con ella de verdad fue la razón por la que no pude disfrutar la lectura como los demás libros que esos sí me los devoré en menos de nada y Lucky un caballero muy lindo humillandose el pobre ante ella y ella escupiendole en la cara
August 10, 2022
Part four of the Caversham Chronicles
This is the story of Lucky (Lia’s brother) and Mary-Michael (an American ship architect and builder).
There are several obstacles in the way of their final HEA.
This is the story of Lucky (Lia’s brother) and Mary-Michael (an American ship architect and builder).
There are several obstacles in the way of their final HEA.
March 15, 2023
Fab Story!
Mary-Michael has a career she loves as a naval architect, mentored by her elderly husband. What she doesn’t have is a child and whilst he cannot give her that, he proposes a way she can have her heart’s desire with his full support. However things do not go to plan….
Mary-Michael has a career she loves as a naval architect, mentored by her elderly husband. What she doesn’t have is a child and whilst he cannot give her that, he proposes a way she can have her heart’s desire with his full support. However things do not go to plan….
Want to read
June 13, 2015May be Spoilerish!!!
Ok - this review has been really hard for me to write. I love Sandy Raven's writing style and have enjoyed the previous books in this series - but, I have a huge issue with adultery - so parts for this review may seem negative. Please understand this has nothing to do with the authors ability to write - it is a purely personal grievance. But since this review is based on MY experience with the book, you need to take that in to consideration and decide for yourself.
First of all, I knew going into this book there was going to be adultery. I almost decided against reading it for that fact alone. However I have been waiting for Lucky's story since I read the first book and my desire outweighed my objections.
This story takes place over a two year period and has A LOT of emotion. Mostly guilt and anguish. It is not a light easy read. Mary-Michael is not your run of the mill heroine. She is married to a much older man (30+ years older) and now wants a baby. The relationship with her husband is a father/mentor relationship and there is no way she is getting a baby with him. Her husband suggests that she take a lover to conceive and she reluctantly agrees.
Enter Lucky, these two are immediately attracted to each other and both feel guilt about having a relationship while she is married - but not guilty enough to not indulge. And indulge they do - repeatedly Ms Raven knows how to write a hot, steamy love scene (still fanning myself).
My major issues with the book were first, the adultery - I usually refuse to read books with adultery - the very few I have read have left me feeling depressed and upset. And honestly this book didn't leave me with a happy feeling either. My second issue was M-M's deception. I couldn't forgive her for that. The adultery was bad enough (yes, I know her husband condoned it - he even aided it - I DON'T CARE) but to use a man for a child and then plan to keep it from him was a whole new level of wrong. And I'm sad to say - I hated her. Hated her with a passion - wished she got hung hated her. Third issue - I found it repetitive - she wanted to have a baby - got it the first time, no need to reiterate it every chapter. She felt guilty about cheating on her husband - again got it the first ten times I read it. She felt guilty about lying - but not guilty enough to be honest... And finally I felt the book ended abruptly without resolving M-M legal problems.
Lucky deserved so much better than her. She just never redeemed herself to me.
Lucky was the best part of this book for me. He is a great hero. Caring, loyal, forgiving and loving. My heart broke for him.
Another high point was catching up with Lia and Ren (Love them and their book was AWESOME).
There was an epilogue that implied that they could return to America - but it only addressed Lucky's legal issues not Mary's
I personally didn't care for this book - I am not sorry I read it, but I won't read it again. Because of my own personal issues I don't know if I would recommend it - but I did buy a copy for my Mom who did enjoy it. Ms Raven is a very good author who pours a lot of emotion in her work. So decide for yourself.
Ok - this review has been really hard for me to write. I love Sandy Raven's writing style and have enjoyed the previous books in this series - but, I have a huge issue with adultery - so parts for this review may seem negative. Please understand this has nothing to do with the authors ability to write - it is a purely personal grievance. But since this review is based on MY experience with the book, you need to take that in to consideration and decide for yourself.
First of all, I knew going into this book there was going to be adultery. I almost decided against reading it for that fact alone. However I have been waiting for Lucky's story since I read the first book and my desire outweighed my objections.
This story takes place over a two year period and has A LOT of emotion. Mostly guilt and anguish. It is not a light easy read. Mary-Michael is not your run of the mill heroine. She is married to a much older man (30+ years older) and now wants a baby. The relationship with her husband is a father/mentor relationship and there is no way she is getting a baby with him. Her husband suggests that she take a lover to conceive and she reluctantly agrees.
Enter Lucky, these two are immediately attracted to each other and both feel guilt about having a relationship while she is married - but not guilty enough to not indulge. And indulge they do - repeatedly Ms Raven knows how to write a hot, steamy love scene (still fanning myself).
My major issues with the book were first, the adultery - I usually refuse to read books with adultery - the very few I have read have left me feeling depressed and upset. And honestly this book didn't leave me with a happy feeling either. My second issue was M-M's deception. I couldn't forgive her for that. The adultery was bad enough (yes, I know her husband condoned it - he even aided it - I DON'T CARE) but to use a man for a child and then plan to keep it from him was a whole new level of wrong. And I'm sad to say - I hated her. Hated her with a passion - wished she got hung hated her. Third issue - I found it repetitive - she wanted to have a baby - got it the first time, no need to reiterate it every chapter. She felt guilty about cheating on her husband - again got it the first ten times I read it. She felt guilty about lying - but not guilty enough to be honest... And finally I felt the book ended abruptly without resolving M-M legal problems.
Lucky deserved so much better than her. She just never redeemed herself to me.
Lucky was the best part of this book for me. He is a great hero. Caring, loyal, forgiving and loving. My heart broke for him.
Another high point was catching up with Lia and Ren (Love them and their book was AWESOME).
There was an epilogue that implied that they could return to America - but it only addressed Lucky's legal issues not Mary's
I personally didn't care for this book - I am not sorry I read it, but I won't read it again. Because of my own personal issues I don't know if I would recommend it - but I did buy a copy for my Mom who did enjoy it. Ms Raven is a very good author who pours a lot of emotion in her work. So decide for yourself.
February 1, 2016
After reading all the other books in the Caversham Chronicles series I had to go buy this on Amazon. I am glad I did.
While the storyline of adultery is not one at all that I can support, the way this was written was fascinating and a good read.
Luchino and Mary Michael were well written characters, and I enjoyed seeing how Sandy Raven wrote this "hot topic" story. I also loved the history tied to sailing in this particular novel.
While the storyline of adultery is not one at all that I can support, the way this was written was fascinating and a good read.
Luchino and Mary Michael were well written characters, and I enjoyed seeing how Sandy Raven wrote this "hot topic" story. I also loved the history tied to sailing in this particular novel.
May 30, 2015
WOW that's all I can say her books keep getting better and better as the years go on ... Took me a little while to read this one and get into it but once plot started getting juicy I loved it even more.. I cried at the end, I will be a true fan of this author and purchase more of her books as well!!! Thanks a bunch!!!!
February 20, 2016
Absolutely loved it
What a great read. I was very touched. This is well written and an emotional journey. I was able to really feel for the characters...mainly, Lucky and Mrs Watkins. I wanted to cry after Lucky left the second time. .he was so hurt. It's heartrending! What a lovely man Mr Watkins was. Needkess to say, I highly recommend this moving story.
What a great read. I was very touched. This is well written and an emotional journey. I was able to really feel for the characters...mainly, Lucky and Mrs Watkins. I wanted to cry after Lucky left the second time. .he was so hurt. It's heartrending! What a lovely man Mr Watkins was. Needkess to say, I highly recommend this moving story.
July 3, 2016
Eh! I realize that the main theme of the book is that Mary-Michelle wants a baby and there's only one way to "do it", and I never expected to say this, but there was *way* too much.... ummm..... you know, and then the ending was way too rushed.
September 18, 2015
I enjoyed it
First time reading this author it will not be my last. I loved all of he'd characters. The sex scenes were interesting.
First time reading this author it will not be my last. I loved all of he'd characters. The sex scenes were interesting.
March 31, 2020
Mary-Michael Watkins and Luchino Gualtiero,
an enjoyable engaging story with a wonderfully unique HEA
an enjoyable engaging story with a wonderfully unique HEA
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