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To Tempt a Dashing Lord
With no dowry to speak of, Miss Catherine Hall has become quite desperate as she will most likely never marry. Her brother, the Earl of Sedgewick, has squandered their family’s fortunes, leaving Catherine no other option but to seek employment as a companion for Lady Evergreen. But Catherine’s foreseeable life will change forever when she meets the dashing Lord Kingston. Every time their eyes meet a fire starts deep inside her chest. Will this seductive young man awaken feelings inside her that she could never dream of?
Lord Marcus Kingston, has returned from the Peninsula, to take up his position as the Viscount of the Ralston estate and take care of his infant nephew after his brother’s sudden death. Marcus can’t raise the child all alone and he’s desperately in need of a wife. Even though the tempting Catherine seems to be the perfect bride, he highly doubts his decision to marry a Lady he feels very attracted to, but barely knows. Will he manage to turn this unexpected marriage into a passionate one?
Lost in their lust for each other, both Catherine and Lord Kingston will have to make big decisions that will dramatically change their lives. Torn between burning passion and desire for more, will they regret this marriage, or will it turn out to be greater than they could ever imagine?
Lord Marcus Kingston, has returned from the Peninsula, to take up his position as the Viscount of the Ralston estate and take care of his infant nephew after his brother’s sudden death. Marcus can’t raise the child all alone and he’s desperately in need of a wife. Even though the tempting Catherine seems to be the perfect bride, he highly doubts his decision to marry a Lady he feels very attracted to, but barely knows. Will he manage to turn this unexpected marriage into a passionate one?
Lost in their lust for each other, both Catherine and Lord Kingston will have to make big decisions that will dramatically change their lives. Torn between burning passion and desire for more, will they regret this marriage, or will it turn out to be greater than they could ever imagine?
374 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 16, 2020
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Lucy Langton
117 books61 followersLucy Langton was born in Boston but currently lives in Maine with her husband and their beautiful twin daughters.
She has a PhD in English literature from Columbia University. Her field of expertise was 19th-century British novel. After college, she went backpacking in Europe where she met her husband. It was love at first sight!
Lucy knew she wanted to be a writer ever since she was a little girl, writing stories from different eras to read to her little brother. Her first story felt like a dream come true.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys painting, eating pizza and baking… not necessarily in that order! She also identifies herself as the biggest Jane Austen fan!
Lucy loves to connect with her readers!
She has a PhD in English literature from Columbia University. Her field of expertise was 19th-century British novel. After college, she went backpacking in Europe where she met her husband. It was love at first sight!
Lucy knew she wanted to be a writer ever since she was a little girl, writing stories from different eras to read to her little brother. Her first story felt like a dream come true.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys painting, eating pizza and baking… not necessarily in that order! She also identifies herself as the biggest Jane Austen fan!
Lucy loves to connect with her readers!
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September 9, 2020DNF @65%
@25% ⎼ first attempt at dnf’ing this book
@50% ⎼ oh, thank god! Thisbook nightmare is finally over!
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.
Wait…it isn’t over? I’m only done with 50%?!?
*major sulking, pouting and tantrum throwing*
Finally gathers up the courage to read ahead:
@69% ⎼ it goes like this:
Catherine is mad at Marcus (her husband) and she has reason to be cause he didn’t trust her and threw her away, not that I blame him, he found her with another guy in her bed. Now she is wary of him because he didn’t trust her. And their conversation goes something like this:
*Catherine doesn’t trust Marcus*
*Marcus is sexually frustrated*
*He is trying stuff to make her trust him again..*
Marcus: ”I think we should try something”
Catherine: “Oh! What is that?”
Marcus: “I think we should be intimate again. It would allow us to feel what we felt for each other”
*Catherine’s inner thoughts: if she and Marcus were to have a happy marriage, the only way to that would be to be intimate with him on a regular basis.*
Because, of course the only way to trust a person is to be “intimate” with them. I’m sorry, my mistake.
That part was literally the last straw for me. But, as you guys may probably already know, I’m a lover of self-sabotage, which was why I read ahead and surprise, surprise being “intimate” did help them….a lot. Am I the only one who got some Corrupt vibes here? Kai healing by having a threesome with Rika and Michael?
Anyway, I obviously hated this book and wouldn’t recommend it. I had high hopes from this one, because it was my first historical romance but I’m probably gonna stay away from this trope for now.
@25% ⎼ first attempt at dnf’ing this book
@50% ⎼ oh, thank god! This
.
.
Wait…it isn’t over? I’m only done with 50%?!?
*major sulking, pouting and tantrum throwing*
Finally gathers up the courage to read ahead:
@69% ⎼ it goes like this:
Catherine is mad at Marcus (her husband) and she has reason to be cause he didn’t trust her and threw her away, not that I blame him, he found her with another guy in her bed. Now she is wary of him because he didn’t trust her. And their conversation goes something like this:
*Catherine doesn’t trust Marcus*
*Marcus is sexually frustrated*
*He is trying stuff to make her trust him again..*
Marcus: ”I think we should try something”
Catherine: “Oh! What is that?”
Marcus: “I think we should be intimate again. It would allow us to feel what we felt for each other”
*Catherine’s inner thoughts: if she and Marcus were to have a happy marriage, the only way to that would be to be intimate with him on a regular basis.*
Because, of course the only way to trust a person is to be “intimate” with them. I’m sorry, my mistake.
That part was literally the last straw for me. But, as you guys may probably already know, I’m a lover of self-sabotage, which was why I read ahead and surprise, surprise being “intimate” did help them….a lot. Am I the only one who got some Corrupt vibes here? Kai healing by having a threesome with Rika and Michael?
Anyway, I obviously hated this book and wouldn’t recommend it. I had high hopes from this one, because it was my first historical romance but I’m probably gonna stay away from this trope for now.
April 29, 2020
A Man🐺, A Baby👶, and an Arranged Marriage 👰
ADULT Regency Romance💕
Marcus🐺🍆⛲, a sea Captain⛵, must resign and come back to England to take his late brother's place as the new Earl, Lord Kingston. Along with the title, comes a baby, little Beth👶, his brother's daughter, Now an orphan.
Marcus🐺🍆⛲ knows he wants to do the right thing, and when he sees Catherine💃💋, his Aunt's, companion, with her at the orphanage Lady Evergreen supports, he knows he has found his wife 👰. Catherine💃💋 is The impoverished sister of an Earl. Her brother frittered away their entire estate after their parents died. She bears great shame over her brother's shortcomings as a gambler🃏 and a drunkard🍷.
Catherine💃💋 just wants a family that will be close to each other. She intends to raise little Beth as her own and be very involved in her life. Marcus🐺 is ready for that!
It's the marriage of two strangers, for the sake of a child👶....
ARC Provided by Author📚 via Amazon Free.
Opinions Expressed here are entirely my own.
This is a sweetly done, but ADULT romance.
ADULT Regency Romance💕
Marcus🐺🍆⛲, a sea Captain⛵, must resign and come back to England to take his late brother's place as the new Earl, Lord Kingston. Along with the title, comes a baby, little Beth👶, his brother's daughter, Now an orphan.
Marcus🐺🍆⛲ knows he wants to do the right thing, and when he sees Catherine💃💋, his Aunt's, companion, with her at the orphanage Lady Evergreen supports, he knows he has found his wife 👰. Catherine💃💋 is The impoverished sister of an Earl. Her brother frittered away their entire estate after their parents died. She bears great shame over her brother's shortcomings as a gambler🃏 and a drunkard🍷.
Catherine💃💋 just wants a family that will be close to each other. She intends to raise little Beth as her own and be very involved in her life. Marcus🐺 is ready for that!
It's the marriage of two strangers, for the sake of a child👶....
ARC Provided by Author📚 via Amazon Free.
Opinions Expressed here are entirely my own.
This is a sweetly done, but ADULT romance.
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February 22, 2023🎁 FREE on Amazon today (9/3/2020)! 🎁
April 19, 2020
ONE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER!!!
Sensational! Lucy delivers one captivating, heart pounding, pulse racing, piece of perfection so beautifully composed storyline and engaging plot, melds this little fella together sleek, shiny and tight. Braided, coiled and interwoven, displaying the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it's strength and awe inspiring in it's depth. A surging vortex of unsettling mishaps and stunning circumstances propel those churning emotions into play, front and center. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, kicking this sparkling jewel into a roaring tempest, blasting it into a tailspin with an mind-blowing culmination. A bounty of intimidating trials and challenging tribulations along with compelling twists and wicked turns puts our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never imagined. Satisfaction is an understatement, this baby comes packing a punch that'll bring you to your knees, keeping you riveted on a razors edge. The attraction and chemistry builds, alluring and mesmerizing, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions, charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely charismatic personalities. The scenes are written with such realism, impressive talent and unique insight, blasts this sparkling jewel to life, making the storyline pop. Awesome job Lucy, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
Sensational! Lucy delivers one captivating, heart pounding, pulse racing, piece of perfection so beautifully composed storyline and engaging plot, melds this little fella together sleek, shiny and tight. Braided, coiled and interwoven, displaying the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it's strength and awe inspiring in it's depth. A surging vortex of unsettling mishaps and stunning circumstances propel those churning emotions into play, front and center. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, kicking this sparkling jewel into a roaring tempest, blasting it into a tailspin with an mind-blowing culmination. A bounty of intimidating trials and challenging tribulations along with compelling twists and wicked turns puts our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never imagined. Satisfaction is an understatement, this baby comes packing a punch that'll bring you to your knees, keeping you riveted on a razors edge. The attraction and chemistry builds, alluring and mesmerizing, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions, charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely charismatic personalities. The scenes are written with such realism, impressive talent and unique insight, blasts this sparkling jewel to life, making the storyline pop. Awesome job Lucy, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
May 10, 2022
Love found in unexpected places.
Miss Catherine Hall finds herself in a predicament after her parents' death because her young brother, the new Earl of Sedgewick, has squandered their family fortunes. She will likely soon become homeless and a spinster without her dowry. Her options are now limited, so she becomes a companion for Lady Evergreen, at the manor of Lord Marcus Kingston, the new Viscount Ralston. After the death of Marcus' unmarried brother, he finds himself in a predicament as an infant nephew appears. He won't raise the child as a bastard, he needs to find a wife. There's only one immediate option, arrange to marry Catherine so the child will be raised as theirs while also providing security for her. Arranged marriages happen all the time, but their feelings suddenly start to change. Enjoy the developing plot as things begin to sizzle while more trouble brews. A beautiful story by Ms Lzngton.
Miss Catherine Hall finds herself in a predicament after her parents' death because her young brother, the new Earl of Sedgewick, has squandered their family fortunes. She will likely soon become homeless and a spinster without her dowry. Her options are now limited, so she becomes a companion for Lady Evergreen, at the manor of Lord Marcus Kingston, the new Viscount Ralston. After the death of Marcus' unmarried brother, he finds himself in a predicament as an infant nephew appears. He won't raise the child as a bastard, he needs to find a wife. There's only one immediate option, arrange to marry Catherine so the child will be raised as theirs while also providing security for her. Arranged marriages happen all the time, but their feelings suddenly start to change. Enjoy the developing plot as things begin to sizzle while more trouble brews. A beautiful story by Ms Lzngton.
April 23, 2023
Finding his love
Loved Marcus and Catherine’s story. After loosing her parents and her younger brother squander his inheritance and her dowry she needed to find work. She became a companion to an amazing woman. While at the orphanage she meets her companions nephew.
Marcus comes home to be the new Earl after his brother dies. All he’s known was the Navy. He meets his Aunts companion and is intrigued. When he gets home he finds his house in an uproar with a baby that was left on his door step. The note attached says the girl is his brothers child. When he tells his aunt of the dilemma she suggests he marry her companion since she was raised to be a lady.
He offers she accepts and is happy to be mother to Beth. Unfortunately someone wants to ruin Catherines life. An intriguing story with a wonderful ending.
Loved Marcus and Catherine’s story. After loosing her parents and her younger brother squander his inheritance and her dowry she needed to find work. She became a companion to an amazing woman. While at the orphanage she meets her companions nephew.
Marcus comes home to be the new Earl after his brother dies. All he’s known was the Navy. He meets his Aunts companion and is intrigued. When he gets home he finds his house in an uproar with a baby that was left on his door step. The note attached says the girl is his brothers child. When he tells his aunt of the dilemma she suggests he marry her companion since she was raised to be a lady.
He offers she accepts and is happy to be mother to Beth. Unfortunately someone wants to ruin Catherines life. An intriguing story with a wonderful ending.
June 2, 2020
This is a wonderful story! I absolutely loved it. Lucy Langton did a great job with writing this book. The story line is terrific, it pulls you in and holds your interest from cover to cover. The book is very well written and the characters are wonderful and engaging. It's action packed and full of adventure and romance, and kept me on the edge of my seat from page to page wondering what would happen next. Of course, it has a wonderful, heart-warming happily ever after ending for Catherine and Marcus; and I loved both the epilogue and the extended epilogue. If you love a well-written book, this story is a definite must-read!
April 22, 2020
It would appear Aunt Daniella knew best.
I got a new arc from Lucy Langton and I am thrilled. The characters enter into a marriage of convenience but is not all it seems when a villain shows up to muck the whole thing up. Catherine faces life as a spinster then she meets Marcus who is raising his infant nephew and they enter into marriage. Then the twist that destroyed it all and Catherine returns home with the snake called brother. That is not all because more twists are coming. I really like the characters and the challenges they faced and I loved how they were going to spend Christmas.
I got a new arc from Lucy Langton and I am thrilled. The characters enter into a marriage of convenience but is not all it seems when a villain shows up to muck the whole thing up. Catherine faces life as a spinster then she meets Marcus who is raising his infant nephew and they enter into marriage. Then the twist that destroyed it all and Catherine returns home with the snake called brother. That is not all because more twists are coming. I really like the characters and the challenges they faced and I loved how they were going to spend Christmas.
April 22, 2020
Love 💘, betrayal, and kidnapping
Marcus enters into a marriage of convenience with Catherine to secure a future in Society for his orphaned niece. When a man with a grudge against Catherine returns into her life to cause harm, he gains help from her brother by bribing him with the means to pay off his debts to his creditors.
Marcus falls for the ruse and bans Catherine from his home, thus sending her home with her brother that has betrayed her.
Marcus enters into a marriage of convenience with Catherine to secure a future in Society for his orphaned niece. When a man with a grudge against Catherine returns into her life to cause harm, he gains help from her brother by bribing him with the means to pay off his debts to his creditors.
Marcus falls for the ruse and bans Catherine from his home, thus sending her home with her brother that has betrayed her.
April 26, 2020
To Tempt a Dashing Lord A Historical Regency Romance Book
A very good and enjoyable story about love and family and friends and forgiveness. Marcus is an Earl that has a baby left on his doorstep so he married Catherine a young woman that was born a noble but due to circumstances is working as a helper .The plot is a good one and The characters are strong and emotional A good read
A very good and enjoyable story about love and family and friends and forgiveness. Marcus is an Earl that has a baby left on his doorstep so he married Catherine a young woman that was born a noble but due to circumstances is working as a helper .The plot is a good one and The characters are strong and emotional A good read
May 20, 2020
Catherine Finds Love
Liked that Marcus and Catherine's marriage of convenience led to love. She should've told Marcus about the Earl assaulting her when he showed up at her home for the ball. Also, she should've been honest about her brother's problems. Glad the Earl died and Denver was redeemed. Great idea to turn Catherine's childhood home into an orphanage. Good romance story with some twists and turns.
Liked that Marcus and Catherine's marriage of convenience led to love. She should've told Marcus about the Earl assaulting her when he showed up at her home for the ball. Also, she should've been honest about her brother's problems. Glad the Earl died and Denver was redeemed. Great idea to turn Catherine's childhood home into an orphanage. Good romance story with some twists and turns.
April 19, 2020
A very well written story that is so good it has you on the edge of your seat. Two people who need each other because of circumstances that were unavoidable in their lives. Scared of the unknown, very emotional, suspenseful, intriguing, surprising and much more. Can they make this attraction into much more? I highly recommend it. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.
May 20, 2020
This is another brilliantly written story that is full of surprises and some great emotional moments. The extended epilogue as always is beautifully written and finishes the characters story's brilliantly. This is a book that will suit anyone who loves a hot 🔥historical romance with plenty of intrigue. I read an ARC copy
April 28, 2020
Strangers to lovers
Great story, wonderful story line
You will fall in love with Catherine
And Marcus as they find there way through marriage ,all the uncertainties, and the dangers.
But the passion between them
Never waivers.
Thank you ❤
Great story, wonderful story line
You will fall in love with Catherine
And Marcus as they find there way through marriage ,all the uncertainties, and the dangers.
But the passion between them
Never waivers.
Thank you ❤
May 23, 2020
An adventurous romance
The romance had a rocky beginning, however Lambton wove a path that brought the lovers together in an honest and meaningful way. I truly enjoyed the aunt. What a spitfire she is. Her character ensured the lovers would have a successful marriage.
The romance had a rocky beginning, however Lambton wove a path that brought the lovers together in an honest and meaningful way. I truly enjoyed the aunt. What a spitfire she is. Her character ensured the lovers would have a successful marriage.
June 3, 2020
Heartwarming
I love all of Lucy's book they are all wonderful I love the story of Catherine and Marcus after all of what Catherine has been through it's good for her to have a happy ending.
I love all of Lucy's book they are all wonderful I love the story of Catherine and Marcus after all of what Catherine has been through it's good for her to have a happy ending.
April 22, 2020
An Entertaining Story
This is a story that evoked emotional responses from me as I read it. There were a few moments of laughter, lots of uncertainty and romance.
This is a story that evoked emotional responses from me as I read it. There were a few moments of laughter, lots of uncertainty and romance.
April 24, 2020
Really enjoyed this one.
Sweet and romantic. Happy endings but also had mystery and plot twists. Enjoyed the read and plan to read more from this author!
Sweet and romantic. Happy endings but also had mystery and plot twists. Enjoyed the read and plan to read more from this author!
April 27, 2020
Great book
The characters were great. Never know what's gonna happen next. Kept me on edge of seat. Would recommend to read it.
The characters were great. Never know what's gonna happen next. Kept me on edge of seat. Would recommend to read it.
May 7, 2020
Romance
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novels series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novels series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
June 25, 2020
Must read
It is a wonderful romantic story and the trials that go along in English marriages. I recommend it. Love Lucy Langdon stories.
It is a wonderful romantic story and the trials that go along in English marriages. I recommend it. Love Lucy Langdon stories.
June 28, 2020
Beautiful love story
This book had a lot of drama and exciting scenes. Marcus had to learn to not be ashamed of his adopted daughter and with time love grew.
This book had a lot of drama and exciting scenes. Marcus had to learn to not be ashamed of his adopted daughter and with time love grew.
July 17, 2020
Nice read
For someone to hold a grudge and try to destroy another person life. To have love grow between two strangers grow into something wonderful.
For someone to hold a grudge and try to destroy another person life. To have love grow between two strangers grow into something wonderful.
September 6, 2020
Exciting
A very convoluted story with a truly great ending following much mystery and excitement in a good way. I was enthralled by this story which took many twists and turns.
A very convoluted story with a truly great ending following much mystery and excitement in a good way. I was enthralled by this story which took many twists and turns.
September 7, 2020
AMAZING STORY
What an AMAZING STORY of a marriage for the same of a child and how love blossom ed and how some people would do anything for money.
What an AMAZING STORY of a marriage for the same of a child and how love blossom ed and how some people would do anything for money.
January 17, 2021
To Tempt a Dashing Lord
Really nice to read. I was quite touched by how Marcus and Catherine found love through parenting a child. Really nice.
Really nice to read. I was quite touched by how Marcus and Catherine found love through parenting a child. Really nice.
May 26, 2022
Dashing
Truly enjoyed this book, the author blended the story and characters beautifully and even threw in some heat... On to the next
Truly enjoyed this book, the author blended the story and characters beautifully and even threw in some heat... On to the next
May 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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