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Ransomed Jewels #2
Jaded Moon
ROSS'S STORY Ransomed Jewels Book Two Ross Bennett, Marquess of Rainforth, hadn’t come to St. Stephen’s Hollow because he wanted friends. He’d turned his back on Society—just as they’d turned their backs on him. But anonymity was short-lived, because the mistress with whom he’d parted amicably five years earlier had borne him a child, a child he hadn’t known existed. Josephine Foley must protect the orphaned children at all costs. But when a known rake comes looking for his child, she has to stall, even though holding him at bay is the hardest thing she's ever done. Still, she must! Because the closer she comes to losing her heart to Ross, the closer she comes to being hanged.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2016
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About the author
Laura Landon
68 books367 followersLaura Landon taught high school for ten years before leaving the classroom to open her own ice-cream shop. As much as she loved serving up sundaes and malts from behind the counter, she closed up shop after penning her first novel. Now she spends nearly every waking minute writing, guiding her heroes and heroines to find their happily ever afters.
She is the author of more than a dozen historical novels, including SILENT REVENGE, INTIMATE DECEPTION, and her newest Montlake Romance release, INTIMATE SURRENDER.
Her books are enjoyed by readers around the world and you can find out more about her by visiting her website at www.lauralandon.com
She is the author of more than a dozen historical novels, including SILENT REVENGE, INTIMATE DECEPTION, and her newest Montlake Romance release, INTIMATE SURRENDER.
Her books are enjoyed by readers around the world and you can find out more about her by visiting her website at www.lauralandon.com
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Story set in England in 1858.
Hero/ titled man Ross had guilt b/c his late father
betrayed war secrets. I did not get the rationale for
his guilt. His father made his own decision.
Heroine Josephine, easily angered, worked in an
orphanage with insufficient food & clothing for
the kids. Their "benefactor" gave them crumbs.
Josie took part x 2yrs in a smuggling ring. With an
agreement that her orphans would receive a portion
of all smuggled goods sold. Josie rationalized this
illegal activity as "cheaper" prices for goods. Huh?
She later learned goods smuggled included opium!
which she did not condone.
The smuggling detracted from the romance portion.
I had to re-work this review for accuracy.
Hero/ titled man Ross had guilt b/c his late father
betrayed war secrets. I did not get the rationale for
his guilt. His father made his own decision.
Heroine Josephine, easily angered, worked in an
orphanage with insufficient food & clothing for
the kids. Their "benefactor" gave them crumbs.
Josie took part x 2yrs in a smuggling ring. With an
agreement that her orphans would receive a portion
of all smuggled goods sold. Josie rationalized this
illegal activity as "cheaper" prices for goods. Huh?
She later learned goods smuggled included opium!
which she did not condone.
The smuggling detracted from the romance portion.
I had to re-work this review for accuracy.
February 7, 2018
Old fashioned melodrama in romance
First and probably last time wil read this author. Feels like every cliche and the kitchen sink was thrown in.
First and probably last time wil read this author. Feels like every cliche and the kitchen sink was thrown in.
July 18, 2017
Jaded Moon: Ransomed Jewels Book 2 is by Laura Landon. This second book in the series takes place outside of London by the ocean.
Ross Bennett had given his inheritance to his cousin after his Father had been found to have been a traitor to England. Ross wanted nothing to do with anything his Father had touched. As it was, Ross was reviled by Society as was his Father. Ross retreated to St. Stephen’s Hollow which he had inherited from his Mother. Here, he stayed separated from the “locals” and remained “inhospitable”. Sam Benedict, an agent for the government, came to see Ross and recruit him for a mission at St. Stephen’s Hollow. Someone was smuggling opium into England and it was being traced back to this area of the countryside where caves were there to house the smuggled goods. Since strangers would be easily recognized in this rural area, Sam asked Ross to do some spying for him. If he could help round up this ring of smugglers, it would go far in helping him overcome his Father’s ill deeds. As he was leaving, Sam handed Ross a letter from his solicitor. This was a letter which would change his entire world.
Ross Bennett had given his inheritance to his cousin after his Father had been found to have been a traitor to England. Ross wanted nothing to do with anything his Father had touched. As it was, Ross was reviled by Society as was his Father. Ross retreated to St. Stephen’s Hollow which he had inherited from his Mother. Here, he stayed separated from the “locals” and remained “inhospitable”. Sam Benedict, an agent for the government, came to see Ross and recruit him for a mission at St. Stephen’s Hollow. Someone was smuggling opium into England and it was being traced back to this area of the countryside where caves were there to house the smuggled goods. Since strangers would be easily recognized in this rural area, Sam asked Ross to do some spying for him. If he could help round up this ring of smugglers, it would go far in helping him overcome his Father’s ill deeds. As he was leaving, Sam handed Ross a letter from his solicitor. This was a letter which would change his entire world.
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February 23, 2018I enjoyed this but above each new chapter is the book title, the author and the title of the series and it jarred me out of the story every single time as well as being a leeetle bit ‘smug’ somehow.
Also, too much unattributed dialogue in places which made reading difficult.
However, the story had engaging characters and more than a touch of intrigue as well as a decent amount of tension.
Definitely one to keep.
3.5* rounded up to 4 for keeping me awake at night :)
Also, too much unattributed dialogue in places which made reading difficult.
However, the story had engaging characters and more than a touch of intrigue as well as a decent amount of tension.
Definitely one to keep.
3.5* rounded up to 4 for keeping me awake at night :)
February 5, 2018
A really good story
I believe this is the first book I have read by this author and I think it won’t be the last. A great premise. An exciting story with action, adventure and enough romance to grab a reader... I truly enjoyed this
I believe this is the first book I have read by this author and I think it won’t be the last. A great premise. An exciting story with action, adventure and enough romance to grab a reader... I truly enjoyed this
February 4, 2018
Good
I enjoyed the story. I would have liked it if it had an Epilogue where we had seen how Charlie reacted to his father. It left it hanging.
I enjoyed the story. I would have liked it if it had an Epilogue where we had seen how Charlie reacted to his father. It left it hanging.
February 10, 2018
Romance
Almost clean. Barely a little detail in the bedroom. No cussing. I needed more in the ending. The emotional moments weren't as heart wrenching as they could have been, but still good. The storyline was good. Editing was great.
Almost clean. Barely a little detail in the bedroom. No cussing. I needed more in the ending. The emotional moments weren't as heart wrenching as they could have been, but still good. The storyline was good. Editing was great.
February 16, 2018
E-Reader. Mystery
Ross Bennett, Marquess of Rainforth. He's Lord Rainforth living at St. Stephens Hollow. He for years lived in London and moved here recently. He had set up his previous mistress also in St. Stephens about five years ago along sending her a monthly check.
When he goes visit her he finds out she died in a carriage accident and had a child who was about four years old. He realized it must be his child. Who was taken to the local orphanage.
He goes to the orphanage to find his child. He meets Josephine (Josie) Foley) who helps take care of the children who mean so much to her. She hides his son Charlie from him, because he looks just like his Father, and considers him to have a bad reputation.
For some reason they both start to have feelings for each other, which both thought it can't be able to happen, he's royalty and she is not.
She lives at the Clythebrook Estate with Lady Clythebrook, since she was 13 years old. The Estate isn't being well cared for and the orphanage is lacking funds & donations to take of the children's need.
She gets asked to help to a local Lord, to let a ship bring in goods that will be sold by a local wealthy merchant, to hide them in tunnels beneath the orphanage. She agrees so there will be extra funds for orphanage.
There's so much more to this story that you need to read it. Many more characters, danger and possible love. Enjoy.
Ross Bennett, Marquess of Rainforth. He's Lord Rainforth living at St. Stephens Hollow. He for years lived in London and moved here recently. He had set up his previous mistress also in St. Stephens about five years ago along sending her a monthly check.
When he goes visit her he finds out she died in a carriage accident and had a child who was about four years old. He realized it must be his child. Who was taken to the local orphanage.
He goes to the orphanage to find his child. He meets Josephine (Josie) Foley) who helps take care of the children who mean so much to her. She hides his son Charlie from him, because he looks just like his Father, and considers him to have a bad reputation.
For some reason they both start to have feelings for each other, which both thought it can't be able to happen, he's royalty and she is not.
She lives at the Clythebrook Estate with Lady Clythebrook, since she was 13 years old. The Estate isn't being well cared for and the orphanage is lacking funds & donations to take of the children's need.
She gets asked to help to a local Lord, to let a ship bring in goods that will be sold by a local wealthy merchant, to hide them in tunnels beneath the orphanage. She agrees so there will be extra funds for orphanage.
There's so much more to this story that you need to read it. Many more characters, danger and possible love. Enjoy.
April 26, 2021
I am usually a big fan of Laura Landon books and read Book 1, Randsome Jewels. However, there were too many inconsistencies in Book 2. While wallowing in exile in the country, Marquess of Rainforth, Ross Bennett discovers he as a 4 yr. old son his last mistress kept secret. He goes to Sacred Hearts where he is being kept and Josephine Foley, a caretaker, refuses to acknowledge his son or give him to his father. How does a nobody get to deny a marquess the right to take his child? Also, Josephine's past experience as an orphan has caused her to be extremely bitter against nobility. She judges Ross by gossip she has heard and that fact that his son Charlie has been an orphan for four years. Josephine get involved with smugglers in order to help get money to help the children, but she is very naive because they use her to smuggle opium into England. Just like in Book 1, Ross gets shot, but we never find out who did it. Was is it the Vicar? Also would have like more interaction between Ross and his son Charlie. Was Josephine pregnant when Ross proposed? So many questions because there was no epilogue.
February 4, 2018
Very enjoyable
Ross's father had betrayed his country, selling secrets in the Crimean war.
Ross is given a chance to redeem himself, someone locally is smuggling opium helping to expose them will help restore the family name.
His ex mistress had also lived locally, she had a son by him something Ross was unaware of, after her death he finds out that the child is in the local orphanage where he meets Josie.
Born of a liason between a nobleman and her mother, Josie has no liking for the noblity and refuses his request for his child.
They fall in love, but then betrayal, Ross is caught between his loyalty to his country or the woman he loves when he finds Josie is involved in the smuggling
The characters are well drawn, believable, and likeable, I enjoyed the book immensely
Ross's father had betrayed his country, selling secrets in the Crimean war.
Ross is given a chance to redeem himself, someone locally is smuggling opium helping to expose them will help restore the family name.
His ex mistress had also lived locally, she had a son by him something Ross was unaware of, after her death he finds out that the child is in the local orphanage where he meets Josie.
Born of a liason between a nobleman and her mother, Josie has no liking for the noblity and refuses his request for his child.
They fall in love, but then betrayal, Ross is caught between his loyalty to his country or the woman he loves when he finds Josie is involved in the smuggling
The characters are well drawn, believable, and likeable, I enjoyed the book immensely
February 5, 2018
Hidden Jewels.
This is the second book in the Ransomed Jewels series. There must be something wrong with my understanding because, so far, I can't work out where jewels come into it!
Despite this, and the sorry fact that the author doesn't know the difference between 'affect' and 'effect', it was an enjoyable story with orphans and smugglers and a rake of a marquess! How will our heroine, Josie, get herself out of the predicament she finds herself in.
This is the second book in the Ransomed Jewels series. There must be something wrong with my understanding because, so far, I can't work out where jewels come into it!
Despite this, and the sorry fact that the author doesn't know the difference between 'affect' and 'effect', it was an enjoyable story with orphans and smugglers and a rake of a marquess! How will our heroine, Josie, get herself out of the predicament she finds herself in.
March 12, 2018
Wonderful stand alone book
What a lovely story. The relationship between Josephine and Lord Ross is full of sparks and excitement, along with plot twists that will keep you turning the pages and not want to put the book down. Very enjoyable read, and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
What a lovely story. The relationship between Josephine and Lord Ross is full of sparks and excitement, along with plot twists that will keep you turning the pages and not want to put the book down. Very enjoyable read, and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
April 15, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. Josie annoyed me at first because she was making decisions based on her life and not the facts surrounding Ross! However this just proves how good the characterisation is in the book. The plot is interesting and again there are surprises along the way. I would gladly reread this book. Brilliant!
February 5, 2018
One shortcoming
This was an engaging, page turning romance with action ,conflict,and suspense. I enjoyed reading it except for the sex scenes. Because of that issue I won't be reading any more other books.
This was an engaging, page turning romance with action ,conflict,and suspense. I enjoyed reading it except for the sex scenes. Because of that issue I won't be reading any more other books.
February 6, 2018
Enjoyable story
This was the best story I've read in a long time (even though I guessed the villain early on). Liked the hero/rake very much and the heroine too. The storyline was believable and the book well written. Thoroughly recommended.
This was the best story I've read in a long time (even though I guessed the villain early on). Liked the hero/rake very much and the heroine too. The storyline was believable and the book well written. Thoroughly recommended.
February 7, 2018
Jaded Moon is a Magical Experience
I am a fan of regency period romances. I don't willingly read Victorian era romances, but I found myself caught up into every moment of this storyline. Ross and Josie were skillfully created. The love scenes were fairly steamy. Good work!
I am a fan of regency period romances. I don't willingly read Victorian era romances, but I found myself caught up into every moment of this storyline. Ross and Josie were skillfully created. The love scenes were fairly steamy. Good work!
February 8, 2018
Great
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters, I think they stuck to their personal convictions and with good reason as well. I thought the plot line was interesting Smugglers! The plot made quite a lot of sense actually.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters, I think they stuck to their personal convictions and with good reason as well. I thought the plot line was interesting Smugglers! The plot made quite a lot of sense actually.
February 10, 2018
Wonderful, wonderful!
I loved this book!! Held me spellbound from the very first page. Ross and Josie were ment for each other. It was a great read that I would recommend to any friend or foe.
I loved this book!! Held me spellbound from the very first page. Ross and Josie were ment for each other. It was a great read that I would recommend to any friend or foe.
February 13, 2018
Unknown parenthood
Really enjoyed the story of Ross as he discovers his late mistress gave birth to a son. He meets Carrie who is in charge of the orphanage where his son is. Interesting to see how they fare together and the circumstances of how his son ended up at the orphanage
Really enjoyed the story of Ross as he discovers his late mistress gave birth to a son. He meets Carrie who is in charge of the orphanage where his son is. Interesting to see how they fare together and the circumstances of how his son ended up at the orphanage
February 18, 2018
Mrs. Landon, i'm glad i found you!
This is the first book I have read by this author, and I was more than thoroughly impressed. The story was exciting, the characters entertaining and the romance sweet and endearing. I'm looking forward to reading more of her work!
This is the first book I have read by this author, and I was more than thoroughly impressed. The story was exciting, the characters entertaining and the romance sweet and endearing. I'm looking forward to reading more of her work!
February 19, 2018
Review
This story is really very good, I like stories with romance and intrigue in them, I was really hoping for an epilogue but it really is a great story and I honestly recommend this book to everyone, thank you for being a great writer!
This story is really very good, I like stories with romance and intrigue in them, I was really hoping for an epilogue but it really is a great story and I honestly recommend this book to everyone, thank you for being a great writer!
April 29, 2018
Okay read
Nothing special...dragged it too long. Kept reading to find out the ending but otherwise boring book. Both H and h wouldn't talk to each other about important things until the end.
Nothing special...dragged it too long. Kept reading to find out the ending but otherwise boring book. Both H and h wouldn't talk to each other about important things until the end.
August 17, 2019
Absolutely wonderful book!
Great storyline and awesome characters! Ross and Josie were perfect together right from the beginning. Very exciting full of drama and passion. Would have loved a extended ending.
Great storyline and awesome characters! Ross and Josie were perfect together right from the beginning. Very exciting full of drama and passion. Would have loved a extended ending.
December 2, 2019
Loved it!
I love the writing style of this author. Her characters are likeable and honorable. There is chemistry between the characters, and everything works out in the end. An HEA is a must for me.
I love the writing style of this author. Her characters are likeable and honorable. There is chemistry between the characters, and everything works out in the end. An HEA is a must for me.
May 5, 2017
Ross and Josie
They kissed under a jaded moon and fell in love with each other and learned to accept each other flaws and all.
They kissed under a jaded moon and fell in love with each other and learned to accept each other flaws and all.
June 19, 2017
Another
brilliant book in the Ransomed Jewels series. Excellent storyline that keeps you hooked. Downloaded the next one ready to read. Highly recommend.
brilliant book in the Ransomed Jewels series. Excellent storyline that keeps you hooked. Downloaded the next one ready to read. Highly recommend.
February 4, 2018
A sweet book.
The plot is a bit thin and asks you to believe that the heroine is ridiculously stupid, but other than that, a nice read.
The plot is a bit thin and asks you to believe that the heroine is ridiculously stupid, but other than that, a nice read.
February 7, 2018
Jaded Moon
I enjoyed the story, the characters, and the thrill of the intrigue. I'm glad the characters from the previous book were not excluded from this one.
I enjoyed the story, the characters, and the thrill of the intrigue. I'm glad the characters from the previous book were not excluded from this one.
February 7, 2018
Good story, strong characters. Can't help but think that the hero is a bit dim witted...but he does eventually get it.
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