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Gentlemen Always Play Fair
A five book collection of Scottish and English medieval, regency, and victorian historical romances by best-selling authors
MY LORD WICKED by Cheryl Bolen
What woman would dare make her home at eerie Marshbanks Abbey, perched on a stony hill in remote Northumbria? It is said its owner, the brilliant botanist, Lord Stacks, killed his beautiful bride there ten years earlier.
Unaware of the tales of Lord Stacks' wickedness, Freddie Lambeth comes to live with her guardian, and through his caring blossoms from a plain, shabbily dressed girl to a lovely young woman. Freddie and Lord Stacks come to need each other as his flowers need sunshine, but Stacks cannot allow himself to love her. His own wickedness has destroyed any chance for happiness.
HIGHLANDER IN HER BED by Allie Mackay
Tour guide Mara MacDougall stops at a London antique shop-and spots perhaps the handsomest bed ever. Then she bumps into the handsomest man ever. Soon Mara can't forget the irresistible-if haughty-Highlander. Not even when she learns that she's inherited a Scottish castle.
Spectral Sir Alexander Douglas has hated the Clan MacDougall since he was a medieval knight and they tricked him into a curse-the curse of forever haunting the bed (the very one that Mara now owns) that was once intended for his would-be bride. But Mara makes him feel what no other MacDougall has-a passion that he never knew he'd missed.
MY HIGHLAND LORD by Tarah Scott
London Heiress kidnapped by the Marquess of Ashlund, read the headlines. Yet no one tried to save her.
British spy Phoebe Wallington searches for answers to exonerate her father of treason. Her quest veers off course when she's kidnapped by suspected traitor Kiernan MacGregor, the Marquess of Ashlund. But someone wants him dead…and Phoebe stands in the killer's way. The only way to save her reputation and protect Kiernan is to marry him.
MY LADY THE SPY by Barbara Devlin
Can the mind forget what the eyes have seen?
L’araignee, The Spider, is England’s most notorious spy--and Lady Rebecca Wentworth’s alter ego. After her partner in espionage is killed in the line of duty, Rebecca returns to London, only to discover a traitor has compromised the war effort from the highest levels of the vaunted Counterintelligence Corps. To lure the villain into the open, Rebecca embarks on a new mission, acting as prey for a dangerous enemy. But it is the handsome former Navy captain tasked with her safety that presents the greatest threat, when she falls in love.
THE WICKED LADY by Brenda Jernigan
The Thief
When Trevor Claremont was blind-sided by a pickpocket on the docks beside his clipper ship, he tracked down the culprit--only to face a feisty, emerald-eyed beauty who stirred his hungriest desires. Seeing a solution to his pressing problem of finding a bride to please his dying grandmother, he offered her a deal: marriage to him...or prison, never imaging that this little cut-purse would also steal his heart.
The Sea Captain
Kristen Johnstone realized she’d been outfoxed by this handsome Englishman and reluctantly agreed to a marriage in name only. Soon, she traded rags for resplendent gowns, black alleys for drawing rooms, and fury for fiery passion in the arms of her new husband. But when the scandalous secrets of her past came to light, she would risk everything, including her heart to save a love more precious than gold.
MY LORD WICKED by Cheryl Bolen
What woman would dare make her home at eerie Marshbanks Abbey, perched on a stony hill in remote Northumbria? It is said its owner, the brilliant botanist, Lord Stacks, killed his beautiful bride there ten years earlier.
Unaware of the tales of Lord Stacks' wickedness, Freddie Lambeth comes to live with her guardian, and through his caring blossoms from a plain, shabbily dressed girl to a lovely young woman. Freddie and Lord Stacks come to need each other as his flowers need sunshine, but Stacks cannot allow himself to love her. His own wickedness has destroyed any chance for happiness.
HIGHLANDER IN HER BED by Allie Mackay
Tour guide Mara MacDougall stops at a London antique shop-and spots perhaps the handsomest bed ever. Then she bumps into the handsomest man ever. Soon Mara can't forget the irresistible-if haughty-Highlander. Not even when she learns that she's inherited a Scottish castle.
Spectral Sir Alexander Douglas has hated the Clan MacDougall since he was a medieval knight and they tricked him into a curse-the curse of forever haunting the bed (the very one that Mara now owns) that was once intended for his would-be bride. But Mara makes him feel what no other MacDougall has-a passion that he never knew he'd missed.
MY HIGHLAND LORD by Tarah Scott
London Heiress kidnapped by the Marquess of Ashlund, read the headlines. Yet no one tried to save her.
British spy Phoebe Wallington searches for answers to exonerate her father of treason. Her quest veers off course when she's kidnapped by suspected traitor Kiernan MacGregor, the Marquess of Ashlund. But someone wants him dead…and Phoebe stands in the killer's way. The only way to save her reputation and protect Kiernan is to marry him.
MY LADY THE SPY by Barbara Devlin
Can the mind forget what the eyes have seen?
L’araignee, The Spider, is England’s most notorious spy--and Lady Rebecca Wentworth’s alter ego. After her partner in espionage is killed in the line of duty, Rebecca returns to London, only to discover a traitor has compromised the war effort from the highest levels of the vaunted Counterintelligence Corps. To lure the villain into the open, Rebecca embarks on a new mission, acting as prey for a dangerous enemy. But it is the handsome former Navy captain tasked with her safety that presents the greatest threat, when she falls in love.
THE WICKED LADY by Brenda Jernigan
The Thief
When Trevor Claremont was blind-sided by a pickpocket on the docks beside his clipper ship, he tracked down the culprit--only to face a feisty, emerald-eyed beauty who stirred his hungriest desires. Seeing a solution to his pressing problem of finding a bride to please his dying grandmother, he offered her a deal: marriage to him...or prison, never imaging that this little cut-purse would also steal his heart.
The Sea Captain
Kristen Johnstone realized she’d been outfoxed by this handsome Englishman and reluctantly agreed to a marriage in name only. Soon, she traded rags for resplendent gowns, black alleys for drawing rooms, and fury for fiery passion in the arms of her new husband. But when the scandalous secrets of her past came to light, she would risk everything, including her heart to save a love more precious than gold.
1566 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 18, 2016
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About the author
Cheryl Bolen
79 books1,667 followersSince being named Notable New Author for 1997, Cheryl Bolen has published more than 35 books with Kensington/Zebra, Harlequin, Love Inspired Historical, Montlake, and independently. She has broken into the top 5 on the New York Times and hit the USA Today bestseller list. Her 2005 One Golden Ring won Best Historical, Holt Medallion, and her 2011 My Lord Wicked was awarded Best Historical in the International Digital Awards, the same year her Christmas novella was chosen as Best Novella. Her books have been finalists for other awards, including the Daphne du Maurier, and have been translated into eight languages. She’s also been the number 1 bestselling historical romance author in Germany.
She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and English from the University of Texas and a master's degree from the University of Houston. Her favorite pursuits are reading diaries of dead English women, traveling to England, and watching the Texas Longhorns play football and basketball. She and her recently retired professor husband are the parents of two sons. One is an attorney, the other a journalist.
Website: www.CherylBolen.com
Blog: www.cherylsregencyramblings.wordpress.co
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June 8, 2016
This is actually a great collection of books - all full-length, non-cliffhangers!
There is an error in the synopsis here however, with the skipping of the second book, 'Her Dangerous Viscount'. There are actually six books in this collection - not five!
All of the books' heroes are charming, well-bred (for the most part - hence the 'Gentlemen' in the collection's title).They are all uber-masculine too. The heroines are likeable, overall. None stood out as particularly annoying.
There is a lot of action and adventure present - especially in 'Her Dangerous Viscount', 'My Lady, the Spy', and the roller-coaster ride 'The Wicked Lady'!
All of the stories contain steamy sex scenes, but they aren't crude. And speaking of crude, the language in all of the stories worked and flowed quite well, for the most part. I ran into some editing issues, but not enough to ruin the reading experience.
One will run into some out-of-place stuff, like the description of two maids with 'short bobbed hair' (The Wicked Lady) during the Regency era...? And also the fact that the heroine of the same book left Scotland as a toddler, grew up in London - and still retains a Scottish accent. ???
Anyway...this has a great price for six great books!
There is an error in the synopsis here however, with the skipping of the second book, 'Her Dangerous Viscount'. There are actually six books in this collection - not five!
All of the books' heroes are charming, well-bred (for the most part - hence the 'Gentlemen' in the collection's title).They are all uber-masculine too. The heroines are likeable, overall. None stood out as particularly annoying.
There is a lot of action and adventure present - especially in 'Her Dangerous Viscount', 'My Lady, the Spy', and the roller-coaster ride 'The Wicked Lady'!
All of the stories contain steamy sex scenes, but they aren't crude. And speaking of crude, the language in all of the stories worked and flowed quite well, for the most part. I ran into some editing issues, but not enough to ruin the reading experience.
One will run into some out-of-place stuff, like the description of two maids with 'short bobbed hair' (The Wicked Lady) during the Regency era...? And also the fact that the heroine of the same book left Scotland as a toddler, grew up in London - and still retains a Scottish accent. ???
Anyway...this has a great price for six great books!
February 27, 2016
Bold and brassy, with larger than life heroes and heroines, sufficiently intriguing plots, for adults only!
This historical, romantic fiction sampler generally holds your attention with varied plots filled with memorable characters. I had difficulty keeping multiple characters straight in one novel in which the heroine is a spy. Although I enjoyed the series, the pace occasionally lagged in at least one book but the characters kept me reading. I found the stories more "romantically" graphic than I prefer, definitely titillating, but those scenes were well placed within each plotline (vs completely extraneous). While not really over the top for mature readers, and fairly typical samples for the genre, each story gives you a taste of the series and writer it represents. Most female readers will likely seek to follow up with other + from more than a series or two. Three point five stars.
This historical, romantic fiction sampler generally holds your attention with varied plots filled with memorable characters. I had difficulty keeping multiple characters straight in one novel in which the heroine is a spy. Although I enjoyed the series, the pace occasionally lagged in at least one book but the characters kept me reading. I found the stories more "romantically" graphic than I prefer, definitely titillating, but those scenes were well placed within each plotline (vs completely extraneous). While not really over the top for mature readers, and fairly typical samples for the genre, each story gives you a taste of the series and writer it represents. Most female readers will likely seek to follow up with other + from more than a series or two. Three point five stars.
February 15, 2016
A very good collection!
I enjoyed reading almost everyone of these stories and a few of them stayed with me long after the end. I had trouble reading one of the stories, which was too convoluted and needed some editing, but was a good story all in all. The others were excellent and I will try to post review on each individual story as I would like others to enjoy them as much as I did.
I enjoyed reading almost everyone of these stories and a few of them stayed with me long after the end. I had trouble reading one of the stories, which was too convoluted and needed some editing, but was a good story all in all. The others were excellent and I will try to post review on each individual story as I would like others to enjoy them as much as I did.
March 31, 2016
Good variety collection
This collection of 5 stories provided a good variety and introduced me to Barbara Devlin. I had previously read 2 of the stories. The themes included family feuds, ghost lovers, spies and intrigue, and very unlikely couples.
These are all pretty spices stories.
This collection of 5 stories provided a good variety and introduced me to Barbara Devlin. I had previously read 2 of the stories. The themes included family feuds, ghost lovers, spies and intrigue, and very unlikely couples.
These are all pretty spices stories.
March 11, 2016
Excellent series
Even though not a series in the traditional sense, a good series overall. Love stories about the highlands. Each book brought is own magical characters to life. Well worth the read. Enjoy!
Even though not a series in the traditional sense, a good series overall. Love stories about the highlands. Each book brought is own magical characters to life. Well worth the read. Enjoy!
Want to read
March 10, 2016MY LORD WICKED by Cheryl Bolen
HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT by Cynthia Wright
HIGHLANDER IN HER BED by Allie Mackay
MY HIGHLAND LORD by Tarah Scott
MY LADY, THE SPY by Barbara Devlin
THE WICKED LADY by Brenda Jernigan
HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT by Cynthia Wright
HIGHLANDER IN HER BED by Allie Mackay
MY HIGHLAND LORD by Tarah Scott
MY LADY, THE SPY by Barbara Devlin
THE WICKED LADY by Brenda Jernigan
May 15, 2016
Excellent read
Loved this set. Made having a book on hand in the setting & genre I love so easy. Vivid characters, yet vastly different from book to book. Allowed opportunity to read authors I was unfamiliar with until now. Recommend to other regency era readers.
Loved this set. Made having a book on hand in the setting & genre I love so easy. Vivid characters, yet vastly different from book to book. Allowed opportunity to read authors I was unfamiliar with until now. Recommend to other regency era readers.
February 18, 2016
Cheesy historical Romance
Perfect for passing the time. . . .
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Perfect for passing the time. . . .
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March 24, 2016
Lovely and funny
I loved the plot and the fun adventure they took me on. Funny at times and a great book to read
I loved the plot and the fun adventure they took me on. Funny at times and a great book to read
August 2, 2016
Wow
A page Turner. Could not stop reading, addictive and compelling. Felt like I was actually in the stories. Definitely recommend
A page Turner. Could not stop reading, addictive and compelling. Felt like I was actually in the stories. Definitely recommend
October 26, 2016
I hope you've surmised by now how I feel about this author.
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November 20, 2016
Fun read. Adventurous.
Another fun read by Bolen. Love the characters and their adventures. It's a nice love story with a second love story in the background.
Another fun read by Bolen. Love the characters and their adventures. It's a nice love story with a second love story in the background.
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