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Hold Your Breath #1-3
Rogues, Rakes and Dukes: Hold Your Breath Boxed Set, #1-3
Stone Devil Duke
Marked for death, Lady Augustine Christopherson finds herself scouring the slums of London in a desperate search to find the men who killed her father, and are determined to dispose of her. To protect her family, to protect herself, she is determined to find the men before they find her. The last thing she wanted was an entanglement with a duke that threatens her very survival…
Hardened long ago, the last thing the Duke of Dunway wanted was an entanglement with a chit of the ton. But in the flash of a pistol, his fate is altered as he finds himself honor-bound to protect Lady Augustine from, of all things, herself.
Unmasking the Marquess
Some people are born with backbone. Others have to fight for it.
List in-hand of suitable bachelors, Lady Reanna Halstead, the epitome of naivety, is thrust into London society with demands to gain a husband. To her utter amazement, she manages to capture the attentions of the Marquess of Southfork. Her love, dreams, and future are soon pinned on her marriage to this one man. One handsome, kind, fantastic man. One man, who has a very different idea of what this marriage will be.
He will be hated, before he is loved.
Killian Hayward, Marquess of Southfork, is only one step away from completing the revenge he has fought his entire life for. All he has to do is marry Lady Halstead. The one woman that is the key to his revenge. To his peace. The one woman that will threaten the very foundation of his entire existence.
My Captain, My Earl
One destined to live life on the seas.
As captain of the Windrunner, Katalin Dewitt has one mission in life. Serve the ship. The ship that has been her home her entire life. The ship that is the key to keeping her father safe from certain death.
She never expected to take pity on an injured deckhand from an enemy ship and allow him onto the Windrunner. And she certainly never expected to allow him into her life.
One determined to make his way home.
Bound, gagged, and held captive on one ship after another for two long years, Jason Christopherson had long since given up hope of ever getting back to land, much less to his beloved England.
He never expected to land on a pirate ship, bound for land. And he certainly never expected to fall in love with his new captain, threatening the one thing he needed most in life–to return home.
Neither expected to fall in love. Neither expected to be torn apart by a brutal betrayal.
The first three Regency romances in the Hold Your Breath series by K.J. Jackson. Historical romance with strong women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure.
Marked for death, Lady Augustine Christopherson finds herself scouring the slums of London in a desperate search to find the men who killed her father, and are determined to dispose of her. To protect her family, to protect herself, she is determined to find the men before they find her. The last thing she wanted was an entanglement with a duke that threatens her very survival…
Hardened long ago, the last thing the Duke of Dunway wanted was an entanglement with a chit of the ton. But in the flash of a pistol, his fate is altered as he finds himself honor-bound to protect Lady Augustine from, of all things, herself.
Unmasking the Marquess
Some people are born with backbone. Others have to fight for it.
List in-hand of suitable bachelors, Lady Reanna Halstead, the epitome of naivety, is thrust into London society with demands to gain a husband. To her utter amazement, she manages to capture the attentions of the Marquess of Southfork. Her love, dreams, and future are soon pinned on her marriage to this one man. One handsome, kind, fantastic man. One man, who has a very different idea of what this marriage will be.
He will be hated, before he is loved.
Killian Hayward, Marquess of Southfork, is only one step away from completing the revenge he has fought his entire life for. All he has to do is marry Lady Halstead. The one woman that is the key to his revenge. To his peace. The one woman that will threaten the very foundation of his entire existence.
My Captain, My Earl
One destined to live life on the seas.
As captain of the Windrunner, Katalin Dewitt has one mission in life. Serve the ship. The ship that has been her home her entire life. The ship that is the key to keeping her father safe from certain death.
She never expected to take pity on an injured deckhand from an enemy ship and allow him onto the Windrunner. And she certainly never expected to allow him into her life.
One determined to make his way home.
Bound, gagged, and held captive on one ship after another for two long years, Jason Christopherson had long since given up hope of ever getting back to land, much less to his beloved England.
He never expected to land on a pirate ship, bound for land. And he certainly never expected to fall in love with his new captain, threatening the one thing he needed most in life–to return home.
Neither expected to fall in love. Neither expected to be torn apart by a brutal betrayal.
The first three Regency romances in the Hold Your Breath series by K.J. Jackson. Historical romance with strong women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure.
760 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2016
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January 4, 2020
Not for everyone
I gave up after 2 of the books, Stone Devil Duke and Unmasking the Marquess. These types of books are not what I like: strong, selfish, arrogant rich men, and the women they play rough with. The women are given token moments of either intelligence or backbone, but for the most part it's the guys pulling all the strings, and the females just succumb to their sexual attraction.
In Stone Devil Duke, at least the hero and heroine seemed like somewhat worthy people. There's always a very tragic backstory for both of them, and the way they deal with their particular troubles makes them either bad persons or good persons. In Unmasking the Marquess, however, I was not at all impressed with the hero or the heroine. She was disappointing in that she didn't seem to have much in the way of brains. He, on the other hand, was just plain cruel. To have the lead male character, who you're supposed to love and admire by the end of the story, behave so atrociously in the beginning, made it impossible for me to forgive him. He was just too terrible.
In spite of the yucky content, this is a talented author. The book was well written and well edited.
I gave up after 2 of the books, Stone Devil Duke and Unmasking the Marquess. These types of books are not what I like: strong, selfish, arrogant rich men, and the women they play rough with. The women are given token moments of either intelligence or backbone, but for the most part it's the guys pulling all the strings, and the females just succumb to their sexual attraction.
In Stone Devil Duke, at least the hero and heroine seemed like somewhat worthy people. There's always a very tragic backstory for both of them, and the way they deal with their particular troubles makes them either bad persons or good persons. In Unmasking the Marquess, however, I was not at all impressed with the hero or the heroine. She was disappointing in that she didn't seem to have much in the way of brains. He, on the other hand, was just plain cruel. To have the lead male character, who you're supposed to love and admire by the end of the story, behave so atrociously in the beginning, made it impossible for me to forgive him. He was just too terrible.
In spite of the yucky content, this is a talented author. The book was well written and well edited.
November 6, 2017
Three good stories
It is always hard to for me to write review for a boxed set of three stories because when I get to end have forgotten a lot often first two stories. Feel I cannot give justice they deserve. All three stories were very unique. They certainly kept you riveted. They had adventure, mysteries, a lot of secrets, and some real spice. When I started each story, very hard to stop until finished. The first was my favorite. I liked both main characters a lot. The story was very different. Very exciting. Loved the ending. Sorry, but the iPad not working, so can’t see what I M writing as I write. Second, I was feeling a little too much inside story. Real despair,
It is always hard to for me to write review for a boxed set of three stories because when I get to end have forgotten a lot often first two stories. Feel I cannot give justice they deserve. All three stories were very unique. They certainly kept you riveted. They had adventure, mysteries, a lot of secrets, and some real spice. When I started each story, very hard to stop until finished. The first was my favorite. I liked both main characters a lot. The story was very different. Very exciting. Loved the ending. Sorry, but the iPad not working, so can’t see what I M writing as I write. Second, I was feeling a little too much inside story. Real despair,
November 26, 2019
K.J. Jackson, a new favorite author
I have read a couple of KJ Jackson's series and I love them. She has some interesting plot lines, great main characters, and worthy supporting characters. She has become one of my new favorite authors and I am already looking at other books she has to add to my collection!
I have read a couple of KJ Jackson's series and I love them. She has some interesting plot lines, great main characters, and worthy supporting characters. She has become one of my new favorite authors and I am already looking at other books she has to add to my collection!
May 17, 2017
Just finished this. I enjoyed the first two stories and like it was in a set. The last of the three didn't grab me so much. Entirely personal though, because I am not fond of lady pirates and their settings.
June 24, 2017
Good Read on all 3 Books
I really liked all the characters in all the books.. Brave, funny, caring..... Jackson is a great writer in giving a good story line and making you care for all of the people you will meet in all the books.
I really liked all the characters in all the books.. Brave, funny, caring..... Jackson is a great writer in giving a good story line and making you care for all of the people you will meet in all the books.
June 30, 2019
Three Strong Women and Their Men
Mysteries and love stirred together for three intermingled stories. Well written strong characters that are developed. Plots that keep you turning pages quickly and up late
Mysteries and love stirred together for three intermingled stories. Well written strong characters that are developed. Plots that keep you turning pages quickly and up late
August 24, 2021
A wonderful escape .
This book is captivating from the very first word and carries through to the very last. Excitement, love, and honor all intertwine and carry you away to another world. The entire Hold Your Breath series is truly remarkable.
This book is captivating from the very first word and carries through to the very last. Excitement, love, and honor all intertwine and carry you away to another world. The entire Hold Your Breath series is truly remarkable.
February 19, 2022
Hold Your Breath Books
These three stories by K. J. Jackson are as good as it gets. The suspense and intrigue makes these story very good. I found each to be good reading and would recommend them to anyone.
These three stories by K. J. Jackson are as good as it gets. The suspense and intrigue makes these story very good. I found each to be good reading and would recommend them to anyone.
March 19, 2017
Adventure love and passion.
I bought this set to read the second two books and ended up reading the first again and enjoyed it as much as I did originally. They are completely stand alones but I really liked seeing the couple's interact.
I bought this set to read the second two books and ended up reading the first again and enjoyed it as much as I did originally. They are completely stand alones but I really liked seeing the couple's interact.
March 22, 2017
Wonderful collection
I really enjoyed this collection & I am looking forward to reading more. The books were beautifully written. Mystery, action, love & romance what more can you ask for.
I really enjoyed this collection & I am looking forward to reading more. The books were beautifully written. Mystery, action, love & romance what more can you ask for.
March 14, 2017
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Disliked because it was not my type of stories. I was very disappointed in the type of story lines. Boring
Disliked because it was not my type of stories. I was very disappointed in the type of story lines. Boring
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March 28, 2017Loved the whole set of books! Kept me interested the whole time
the whole time with different and fascinating situations and colorful characters. Anxious to read more by this very good author!
the whole time with different and fascinating situations and colorful characters. Anxious to read more by this very good author!
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