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The Renegade Royals #4.8
Three Renegades and a Baby
An imperious summons from former spymaster Dominic Hunter is always cause for concern, as Jack Easton, Marquess of Lendale, well knows. When Jack discovers that some of the Renegade Royals, the most dangerous men in England, are also guests at Dominic’s country house party, he’s even more suspicious.
But before Jack can get to the bottom of things, a mysterious baby girl is found abandoned in the stables. The tyke is in desperate need of a new family, and each of the wives of the Renegade Royals wants to adopt her. Griffin Steele, Alasdair Gilbride, and Aden St. George will do anything to please their ladies, and that means an all-out competition to prove which of them would make the best father.
When a former crime lord and two lethal spies take on the task of caring for the baby, it’s up to Jack to decide who does the best job. But none of the men have any idea how much mayhem one little girl can create!
THREE RENEGADES AND A BABY is 16,000 word, crossover short story between The Renegade Royals and The Improper Princesses Series.
But before Jack can get to the bottom of things, a mysterious baby girl is found abandoned in the stables. The tyke is in desperate need of a new family, and each of the wives of the Renegade Royals wants to adopt her. Griffin Steele, Alasdair Gilbride, and Aden St. George will do anything to please their ladies, and that means an all-out competition to prove which of them would make the best father.
When a former crime lord and two lethal spies take on the task of caring for the baby, it’s up to Jack to decide who does the best job. But none of the men have any idea how much mayhem one little girl can create!
THREE RENEGADES AND A BABY is 16,000 word, crossover short story between The Renegade Royals and The Improper Princesses Series.
79 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2017
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Vanessa Kelly
36 books1,755 followersVanessa Kelly is a bestselling author of historical mystery and historical romance. She has won multiple awards, including the prestigious Maggie Medallion for best historical romance. She is a USA Today, Barnes & Noble, BookScan, and Amazon bestseller several times over. To date, her books have been published in eleven languages. Vanessa also wrote USA Today bestselling contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels with her husband, under the pen name of V.K. Sykes.
After receiving her MA in English literature from Rutgers University, Vanessa spent several years in the Ph.D program at the University of Toronto, studying women authors of the 18th Century. She worked as a researcher for many years, and currently resides in Ottawa, Canada, with her husband.
After receiving her MA in English literature from Rutgers University, Vanessa spent several years in the Ph.D program at the University of Toronto, studying women authors of the 18th Century. She worked as a researcher for many years, and currently resides in Ottawa, Canada, with her husband.
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March 18, 2017
This is one of the best short stories! It's sweet and funny and heartwarming. It was great revisiting the Renegade Royals.
If you've read this series then you definitely need to read this.
If you've read this series then you definitely need to read this.
October 11, 2017
Quick read loved it
October 19, 2017
Just a sweet aside and bridge in the royal renegades and improper princesses. Should be read before Jack and Lia's book .
July 14, 2019
Cute, Rom Com Read
The best part of the story is the fact relationships are already established but easy to follow as a new reader. A little bit Three Men and A Baby where the men are forced to reconcile a new era of marriages. The women are hilariously plotting and yet it all works. Solid read.
The best part of the story is the fact relationships are already established but easy to follow as a new reader. A little bit Three Men and A Baby where the men are forced to reconcile a new era of marriages. The women are hilariously plotting and yet it all works. Solid read.
March 18, 2017
Absolutely Wonderful!! This novella is both a sequel and a Prequel. In this story you meet Jack Easton, Marquess of Lendale attending a house party given by Chloe and Dominic from "Talk, Dark and Royal". When he arrives he meets other Renegades and realizes that Chloe and Dominic are cousins to another Royal Bastard who has lived on his estate for 20 years, Lia Kincaid, who you will meet in the next Book in The Improper Princesses Book.
This story is about an abandoned baby left in Chloe and Dominic's stable and which one of the Renegades will adopt the child. The wives decide the best way to see who can care for the baby is to leave them alone with the baby without help from them or the servants. To make it more interesting the ladies have picked Jack to judge the competition and he cannot tell the Renegades.
I laughed so hard my husband looked at me like I was crazy. Reading about an infant that reduces three grown men into helpless panic was hysterical. Changing her diaper, feeding her and then putting her down for a nap has exhausted the men and they wonder how women do this everyday.
This is vintage Vanessa Kelly, handsome powerful men that are defeated by a strong female, and this time it is an infant. Who gets to adopt the little girl and take her home? You also get a peak into her next novel and the hero Jack. I loved this novella, it always great when you have a love story and laughter combined in an Historical Romance. Do not miss this novella for the bargain price of 99 cents.
This story is about an abandoned baby left in Chloe and Dominic's stable and which one of the Renegades will adopt the child. The wives decide the best way to see who can care for the baby is to leave them alone with the baby without help from them or the servants. To make it more interesting the ladies have picked Jack to judge the competition and he cannot tell the Renegades.
I laughed so hard my husband looked at me like I was crazy. Reading about an infant that reduces three grown men into helpless panic was hysterical. Changing her diaper, feeding her and then putting her down for a nap has exhausted the men and they wonder how women do this everyday.
This is vintage Vanessa Kelly, handsome powerful men that are defeated by a strong female, and this time it is an infant. Who gets to adopt the little girl and take her home? You also get a peak into her next novel and the hero Jack. I loved this novella, it always great when you have a love story and laughter combined in an Historical Romance. Do not miss this novella for the bargain price of 99 cents.
July 28, 2017
A lovely vignette with characters we have come to love, and an introduction to the next book in the series---I already like Jack and look forward to his story.
A quick and fun read from one of my favorite authors.
A quick and fun read from one of my favorite authors.
September 1, 2017
Jack is a new marquess who has inherited an estate that is in great need of financial support. He has been invited to a house party. The house party is being hosted by Dominic Hunter, a former spymaster. Although he is not exactly certain why he is attending a family house party, he is interested to learn the reason.
When a baby is abandoned on the estate, Jack is drafted by the ladies in the family to observe and report on three cousins. Griffin, Alec and Aden have developed a competition to find out which of them will be selected to adopt the baby. Each of them have a wife who has shown interest in the baby girl, and each of the men are determined to win what their wives want.
This is a quick and entertaining read. Ms Kelly has created characters who are amusing as well as charming. The married couples are all devoted to one another and every adult wants to do what will be best for this abandoned baby. The competition illustrates the true nature of these men.
I enjoyed this novella very much.
When a baby is abandoned on the estate, Jack is drafted by the ladies in the family to observe and report on three cousins. Griffin, Alec and Aden have developed a competition to find out which of them will be selected to adopt the baby. Each of them have a wife who has shown interest in the baby girl, and each of the men are determined to win what their wives want.
This is a quick and entertaining read. Ms Kelly has created characters who are amusing as well as charming. The married couples are all devoted to one another and every adult wants to do what will be best for this abandoned baby. The competition illustrates the true nature of these men.
I enjoyed this novella very much.
December 17, 2017
This is not a romance in the typical romance style of novellas. It is in fact a hilarious short but sweet novel about three hulky and scary men in the regency era and the little one who manages to bring them to their knees. Ms. Kelly revisits some of her hero’s (and their wives) to bring her readers this short treat while tempting their appetites for the next story. In the mood for a laugh and some sweetness, pick this one up and the only disappointment you will have is that Ms. Kelly’s next novel isn’t out until this summer.
February 3, 2020
Three men and a baby.
An abandoned baby girl creates chaos when three men fight over who gets to keep her. Their wives call in a fourth and give him the task to decide which one handles the challenge the best. A very charming and entertaining short, short story and the toddler who grabs the heart of three strong men. Maybe the fourth one, too.
An abandoned baby girl creates chaos when three men fight over who gets to keep her. Their wives call in a fourth and give him the task to decide which one handles the challenge the best. A very charming and entertaining short, short story and the toddler who grabs the heart of three strong men. Maybe the fourth one, too.
September 29, 2017
A sweet story that (to me like 3 men and a baby) had me laughing and left me a bit misty-eyed at the end.
I had not read the Renegade Royals novels YET but have read the 2 Improper Princess. I wasn't totally lost but might re-read this after I read the Renegade Royals novels .
I had not read the Renegade Royals novels YET but have read the 2 Improper Princess. I wasn't totally lost but might re-read this after I read the Renegade Royals novels .
August 30, 2020
Weekend with a Baby
Tricked into a weekend in the country with acquaintances, Jack finds fun and mysteries at every turn. Babies, pregnant moms and beautiful women are on this weekend agenda. But, why?
Tricked into a weekend in the country with acquaintances, Jack finds fun and mysteries at every turn. Babies, pregnant moms and beautiful women are on this weekend agenda. But, why?
August 7, 2023
Let the challenge begin
Entertaining story of men left to care for a wee one. Great solution to determine which couple deserves to adopt Lizzie. A delightful read bound to make you chuckle.
Entertaining story of men left to care for a wee one. Great solution to determine which couple deserves to adopt Lizzie. A delightful read bound to make you chuckle.
June 27, 2018
A cute baby story. Loved how the husbands ran around like headless chickens! 4*
September 5, 2018
Another fun read that has the Renegades competing to adopt a baby girl. Lots of fun and chuckles in this short story. Enjoy.
December 27, 2018
Very cute, and a sweet epilogue too! Hopefully we see Tommy grown up one day!
March 26, 2024
Interesting Story
These stories were different. I will see if the next one is on KU as I don’t have extra money to spend at 85 years old.
These stories were different. I will see if the next one is on KU as I don’t have extra money to spend at 85 years old.
March 24, 2017
A cute story that evoked laughter and left me a bit misty-eyed at the end. One caveat: I loved this because I had read the Renegade Royals novels. I think readers unfamiliar with those books would be lost.
March 22, 2017
Cute short story ...take off on Three Men and a Baby...fast read and update on old friends.
March 20, 2017
Very cute story about an abandoned baby and the three tough men who wanted to adopt her for the sake of their wives.
April 19, 2017
I do think this story is for people who have read her Renegade Royals. And if you haven't read them yet, I would recommend that you do.
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