Eine äußerst gefährliche Dame

Helen Foster #2

by Caroline Hanson

Helen Foster, die von ihrer besten Freundin aus der Zukunft vor dem sicheren Tod durch Ertrinken bewahrt wurde, weiß, dass sie Glück hat, noch am Leben zu sein. Leider hat sie in der Liebe nicht so viel Glück. Ihr Wohltäter, den sie erpresst hat, Edward Clifton, der Herzog von Somervale, glaubt, dass sie tot sei. Und Helen muss sicherstellen, dass dies auch so bleibt. Doch als Helen und ihrer besten Freundin Mary ein neuer Auftrag erteilt wird — den Prinzen von Wales vor einem Attentat zu schützen — wird dabei Edward aus dem Weg zu gehen ihr geringstes Problem sein.
Edward Clifton hat Albträume von Helens Tod. Wunderschön, temperamentvoll, draufgängerisch und mit einem Wortschatz, der sogar einen Seemann erröten lassen würde, war sie anders als alle Frauen, denen er je begegnet war. Und er hatte sie im Stich gelassen. Nun würde er wieder der alle Regeln befolgende, korrekte (und zugegebenermaßen ziemlich langweilige) Herzog sein, der er von Geburt an hatte sein sollen. Doch als Edward herausfindet, dass Helen am Leben und in einen riskanten Auftrag verwickelt sein könnte, muss er sich entscheiden, ob er sie aufgeben soll oder alles aufs Spiel setzen wird, um mit dieser äußerst gefährlichen Dame zusammen zu sein.

Dies ist der zweite und letzte Band von Helens und Edwards Geschichte.

Genres: Time Travel, Romance, Historical, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Historical Romance, Science Fiction Fantasy

150 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 9, 2014

About the author

Caroline Hanson grew up in California and moved to London in order to dance and go to pubs. Eventually, she matured enough to marry and imported an Englishman, returning to the United States.

After passing the bar, she had two children and now tries to parent, read, write and play tennis. She's heard rumors that other mothers clean and cook but is putting in serious effort to make sure those rumors don't reach her family.

Caroline grew up listening to Brit pop and reading about vampires. As a teenager her favorite authors were Anne Rice and Jude Deveraux. Now she loves Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs, Laura Kinsale, Lisa Kleypas, Loretta Chase, Nalini Singh and JR Ward-- that's the short list.

She is also the proud owner of a WWJD t-shirt, (What Would Joss do?) which she hopes is apparent in her books.

She loves to hear from fans and her second book in the Valerie Dearborn Series, Love is Fear, will be published in December 2011.

A free short story called Bewitching the Werewolf was released in September on Smashwords.

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first book was so promising. This second book isn't terrible or anything, but certainly a step or two down. I still enjoyed the plot and the writing quite a lot. However, the sex scene was awful. I hated their conversation during the whole thing; it just ruined it for me. Don't get me wrong the description of it all was quite nice but the dialogue she paired it up with had me banging my head on the table and wishing I could skip the scene(s) altogether. But moving on from the sex I also was annoyed with the length of the book. It really, really should have all just been in one book, making it a series was pure stupid and definitely annoyed me. Everything in this book was just a little too rushed. I also hated the ending. Absolutely hated it. It felt rushed and pointless and corny. There were loose ends that never got tied up and were glossed over in favor of a happy-sappy ending. It felt like I was shoved off a cliff and left hanging. 3 stars, because I can't bear to bring it down to 2 when the beginning was so good and the middle was pretty decent.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was worried that being so short it will be super rushed and the conclusion will be rather lame, but it totally was a KISS situation - keep it short and sweet(simple). This is going to be a reread for me. The chemistry between Edward and Helen was on point.

[Crystal Collier · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked up this book on the tail end of finishing the first. Hints that the war in the past isn't over but just starting, had me curious as to how it would play out. Overall there were two sex scenes I had to skip, but I thoroughly enjoyed the rest. I especially enjoyed how the author merged the mentality of a modern day woman with that of a different time period's expectations. We don't think that differently, but in the relationship/society spectrum, we really do. Coming eye to eye with a healthy dose of the time period appropriate thought processes was awesome. And done exactly right.

A fun read.

Content warning: Language, innuendo, some violence, minor gore, sex scenes.

[Ramcy Diek · Rating 4 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed the prequel, A lady out of Time, and this one was, although fun at times, not of the same caliber. Especially the last 1/4 of the book was written in a way that I felt the author just wanted to get it over with. That was disappointing. But I still give it a four-star due to her unique style.

[Barbara Strickland · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is delightful to read books that hook us in with real finesse, and certainly this one does that. It is entertaining, has a plot that is a little unusual and also eventful, is well-written and has characters that have a bite to them. Characters that are strong to almost a brutal level, and yet capable of such depths of emotion that we forgive them. It is impossible not to wish Edward was real and not to be envious of Helen but then again she earns the right to his love. She too is strong and committed to her cause, a cause that is part of our history and so cleverly injected into the plot. This author has a way of developing character that allows us to connect deeply as readers and it keeps us turning the pages.

I wanted a happy ending especially after reading the first book. So why then when I finally got to the last page was I so disappointed? Well maybe because it meant it was all over but then that is the way a book should leave you, disappointed at the end of the journey but very satisfied to have made it.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay. This was a fun book. I think it’s one of those that you just have to go with and not think about too much, because there are some really good points made about the timeline and the way it can be messed up. But I totally went for the happy ending because I just really wanted a happy ending, so it was purely an emotional thing. Yes, Edward did get his macho on, which was somewhat annoying, but Helen did also have a point that for someone of the titled Gentry, in that time, showing emotion was brave. It’s by no means a perfect book, but it doesn’t have to be to be enjoyable. The scene outside the gambling hall could be troublesome to some people, and I clearly see why. It’s such an interesting scene from the pov that Edward simply can’t fathom Helen’s job—it’s so foreign to him he just can’t make sense of it or its importance. Maybe one shouldn’t analyze this too much and just let it be what it is.

[Dorothea Müller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helen Foster, die von ihrer besten Freundin aus der Zukunft vor dem sicheren Tod durch Ertrinken bewahrt wurde. Helen ist froh am Leben zu sein und versucht weiterhin die Zukunft zu retten. Jedoch versucht sie sich von Edward fern zu halten.

Die Geschichte rund um Helen und Edward geht weiter. Eine wunderbare Liebesgeschichte mit einem schönen Ende. Es wird spannend, actionreich und leidenschaftlich. Manche Wendungen überraschten mich total und brachte noch mehr Spannung rein. Es war genau die richtige Spannung, so dass man weiterlesen wollte aber es nicht die Liebesgeschichte überschattete. Man merkte das beide sich weiterentwickelte. Jedoch nicht so sehr, Edward blieb schon noch der Adelige und auch Helen bliebt die Selbstständige Frau aus der Zukunft. Deshalb mag ich die beiden wahrscheinlich so sehr. Gegensätze ziehen sich an.

[Bettye McKee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helen's further adventures

This sequel to A Lady Out of Time continues Helen Foster's time travel adventure from 2089 to 1853 London. After Helen escapes the exploding ship, she finds that her friend Mary has followed her into the past. Edward believes Helen is dead and grieves deeply.

Mary has arrived with a new mission and is followed by Jonathon go has been sent back to assist them. Helen and Mary thwart an attempt to assassinate the Prince Regent at the opera and Edward sees Helen but can't believe his eyes, believing her dead.

This volume was less carefully edited and/or proofread.

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[Sammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a continuation of the previous book. The last book ended in a cliffhanger which endeavored me to read this book. This was a light hearted read about time travel and nazis. I'm not sure which drawn or a it would really fall into because while there was romance the concentration of its was not at the normal levels of a romance. I like the characters and I liked the story but I am kind of glad that this story isn't continued in another book. It ended when it needed to end and I appreciate that.

[Olivia_hancockymail.Com · Rating 5 out of 5]

Different twist

In this story the Nazis won the war Helen is sent to the past to kill some Nazis who are also time travelers. Now Helen must blackmail the Duke it starts with book one. This book is we're Helen survived the explosion. The Duke does not know but love conquers all great book but you need the first book in the series

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the story and concept as a whole. But I feel like the relationship between to the two main characters didn't mesh as well as the author would have liked. Something was missing in their development. Plus it felt like some parts of the books rushed right on through while other parts were perfectly paced.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want my own Somervale!

This 2 book series will make you fall in love with the Duke and Helen, and their strange but intoxicating relationship, as well as the aristocratic Victorian London. Read them now!

[Jeanie's Kindle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Duke not from a Western

A American military soldier is sent on a mission and things go terribly wrong. An English Duke destined to marry a proper heiress becomes enthralled with the American. Eventually, happily ever after.

[seasalt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the characters. how the author playing her cards on them. but just one or two things, what was going to happen to the after-failed mission? not sure you wouldn't gonna try anymore right, nazis? heros? and the duke's job! he was doing nothing for God's sake!

[Arta Auzāne · Rating 4 out of 5]

a very good book. I definitely suggest it!!

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why have a time travel book if you don't adhere to the moores of the time?

[Francine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful Hero

Totally predictable, but a fun story and I am a sap for heroes and strong woman. A nice twist on a time travel story. Loved it!

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy the overall story but this book has 2 of the most cringy sex scenes I've ever read, I had to skip the 2nd one

[Hollylovesbooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really fast and fun ending to an enjoyable romantic time travel duology.

[Christianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice book! I really loved the fact that it was only two installments.
The time traveling thing did not work well for me, but the romance was pretty good.

[chris boer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

This was a book I didn't want to put down! I wish there was a third book to know more about there relationship!

[L Bongiorno · Rating 4 out of 5]

This half seemed pretty short. It did feel like the last half of the book, you definitely have to read them both! I think that's why I loved the first so much.... it left me having to know more. The plot was not as strong in this half, she didn't even verify who she was blowing up even though she was feeling uncomfortable about it and the bad guy scenario was random... they don't know how the German's sent people back or if they were done with it... what about the Madam... what about us sending back a male - weren't they lucky they happened to steal so much cure... who made the cure???
Guess we will never know...
Still, I really liked it and would read more in this series if there were any:/
3.7 stars.

[Bigbear Woolliscroft · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second volume of the Helen Foster Stories and you need to read the 'A Lady out of Time' first, otherwise nothing will make sense. This is a lot more outspoken in language, action and frankly the sex scenes than volume 1, so don't leave it lying around in polite company.
Still, I like the humour.

[JP · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. I couldn't put down the first book in the series and when I found out, that there is another book in the series I imidiately bought it and read it in one go. An amazing story, awesome characters, a true joy to read. I can only recommend this book.

[Donna Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny, suspenseful and amazingly creative!

This sequel was just as well written as book 1. Sci fi meets Candace Camp. Two of the best books I've had the pleasure of reading. Perfect combination of historical and futuristic! I wish there was a part 3!!!

[Hanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the 1st book so I wanted to read the 2nd one and it didn't disappoint.
It's definitely a very light read. There are spelling errors and clear typos.
But it's an entertaining story overall and the modern language made me crack up several times. Enjoyable for what is it's worth.

[MJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

More of a $2-3 book than a $5 book, but I did enjoy it. It was a bit short, but never really dragged. I'd like more story about what happened after... but you can't have everything.

[Drava · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars - This continues where the first book left off. It was an interesting story but not quite as good as the first one.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is a great read although I feel it should be one book not a sequel although I would love a continuation in the series