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Marry in Haste Collection #4
Never Tempt a Widow
The Duke of Wolfingham's scapegrace daughter Seraphina is convinced her lover tried to kill her. Alone, penniless, and desperate, there's nothing she can do to save the life of her beloved baby daughter, Adelina. Sir Rowland Cavendish offers an escape from her grief, but how can Seraphina ever trust a man again?
Rowland has just lost his wife, and his baby boy needs feeding. The beautiful young widow from the village would make the perfect wetnurse, but the conditions she sets in exchange for her compliance are not at all what he expects.
Seraphina refuses to share her secrets with Rowland, but her past returns to haunt her, threatening her new-found security. Her future hangs on a knife-edge as the game turns deadly, and a web of kidnapping, blackmail, and lies is uncovered.
She loves Rowland deeply, but if she doesn't leave him, he may lose what he values above all else. His baby son.
Rowland has just lost his wife, and his baby boy needs feeding. The beautiful young widow from the village would make the perfect wetnurse, but the conditions she sets in exchange for her compliance are not at all what he expects.
Seraphina refuses to share her secrets with Rowland, but her past returns to haunt her, threatening her new-found security. Her future hangs on a knife-edge as the game turns deadly, and a web of kidnapping, blackmail, and lies is uncovered.
She loves Rowland deeply, but if she doesn't leave him, he may lose what he values above all else. His baby son.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2021
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Elizabeth Keysian
38 books308 followersElizabeth Keysian is a multi-award winning, USA Today bestselling author of heart-pounding Regency romances, set mostly in the West of England. She has completed a unique series for Dragonblade Publishing called Trysts and Treachery, which is set in the Tudor era. Though primarily a writer of romance, she loves to put a bit of mystery, adventure, and suspense into her stories, and refuses to let her characters take themselves too seriously.
Elizabeth likes to write from experience, not easy when her works range from the medieval to the Victorian eras. However, her passion for re-enactment has helped, as have the many years she spent working in museums and British archaeology. If you find some detail in her work you’ve never come across before, you can bet she either dug it up, quite literally, or found it on a museum shelf.
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Elizabeth likes to write from experience, not easy when her works range from the medieval to the Victorian eras. However, her passion for re-enactment has helped, as have the many years she spent working in museums and British archaeology. If you find some detail in her work you’ve never come across before, you can bet she either dug it up, quite literally, or found it on a museum shelf.
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May 20, 2021
England 1786
Step into the pages of a story filled with a mystery. heartache and two characters that are drawn together unexpectedly. Both grieving from their losses, it seems there may be a solution.
Rowland Cavendish had lost his beloved wife in childbirth, but their child had lived. Seraphina had lost her child and almost her life at the hands of a man she was to marry, even at the defiance of her family.
Now she is caring for his child but he does not know who she really is, although he can tell Fina is of noble birth. Her solution? A marriage of convenience... But he would want more. Or will her past come back to haunt her?
A fabulous story, as only Elizabeth can weave, full of everything I love about historical romance at it's best! Loved it!
Step into the pages of a story filled with a mystery. heartache and two characters that are drawn together unexpectedly. Both grieving from their losses, it seems there may be a solution.
Rowland Cavendish had lost his beloved wife in childbirth, but their child had lived. Seraphina had lost her child and almost her life at the hands of a man she was to marry, even at the defiance of her family.
Now she is caring for his child but he does not know who she really is, although he can tell Fina is of noble birth. Her solution? A marriage of convenience... But he would want more. Or will her past come back to haunt her?
A fabulous story, as only Elizabeth can weave, full of everything I love about historical romance at it's best! Loved it!
May 24, 2022
A very touching and sweet story of two people trying to come to terms with great adversity. Fina Hamilton was pregnant , out of wedlock, so she and her lover eloped. S
he felt very unloved at her home. She truly believed him when he said he loved her.
Bayonett Rowland Cavendish had just lost his wife and had an infant son to take care of. He still grieved for her even months later. His wet nurse was a heavy drinker and he had to dismiss her, being afraid for his son's life. He asked Fina to be his wet nurse even if just for the night.
The characters were appealing and interesting. The book entertaining, witty, and easy to read. I would really have enjoyed it more if it was a little longer but that took nothing away from the novel. It was imaginitive and in places fun. It is berrer read by those over eighteen. Thank for letting me read your novella.
I received this ARC from the author and was very happy to leave a review.
he felt very unloved at her home. She truly believed him when he said he loved her.
Bayonett Rowland Cavendish had just lost his wife and had an infant son to take care of. He still grieved for her even months later. His wet nurse was a heavy drinker and he had to dismiss her, being afraid for his son's life. He asked Fina to be his wet nurse even if just for the night.
The characters were appealing and interesting. The book entertaining, witty, and easy to read. I would really have enjoyed it more if it was a little longer but that took nothing away from the novel. It was imaginitive and in places fun. It is berrer read by those over eighteen. Thank for letting me read your novella.
I received this ARC from the author and was very happy to leave a review.
May 18, 2021
Never Tempt a Widow was a bittersweet read for me. Why? Because Elizabeth Keysian is one of my favourite authors and she pours her heart and soul into every novel she writes and makes it into an unforgettably amazing story that completely comes alive and captures my attention. She did that with this novel too, but knowing this will be the final one is pretty much breaking my heart lol! So yes, very bittersweet.
I absolutely loved the storyline. It kept me engaged and wanting to read more! The characters were interesting. Rowland was a pretty understanding and forgiving hero. Fina was a strong and resilient heroine. Everything flowed nicely, the writing was fantastic and it was an overall great read. Highly recommend this series and this book.
Note to author: You’ll always have a fan in me! I wouldn’t say no to more books 😉 ...Seriously though, thank you for all the wonderful stories you’ve written and the endless hours of entertainment you’ve given me! Every one of your novels I know I could read time and time again and it’s like reading it again for the first time. Thank you ❤️
I absolutely loved the storyline. It kept me engaged and wanting to read more! The characters were interesting. Rowland was a pretty understanding and forgiving hero. Fina was a strong and resilient heroine. Everything flowed nicely, the writing was fantastic and it was an overall great read. Highly recommend this series and this book.
Note to author: You’ll always have a fan in me! I wouldn’t say no to more books 😉 ...Seriously though, thank you for all the wonderful stories you’ve written and the endless hours of entertainment you’ve given me! Every one of your novels I know I could read time and time again and it’s like reading it again for the first time. Thank you ❤️
May 24, 2021
Sweet and romantic story about two people who have love and lost. They both deserve a second chance, but can it be with each other?
Fina never thought she would live far from home trying to make ends meet. To complete her misery, she even lost her daughter. She is well and truly alone in the world. Until one day Rowland barges into her cottage demanding she be the wet nurse for his son. What starts as a reluctant work relation soon turns into something much, much more.
The story is well-crafted. I loved both the main characters and there is enough drama to keep readers entertained. I absolutely loved it and thoroughly enjoyed the novella. It's a fun and quick read, perfect for lazy summer days. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-written historical romance.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The review is my honest opinion. Nothing more, nothing less.
Fina never thought she would live far from home trying to make ends meet. To complete her misery, she even lost her daughter. She is well and truly alone in the world. Until one day Rowland barges into her cottage demanding she be the wet nurse for his son. What starts as a reluctant work relation soon turns into something much, much more.
The story is well-crafted. I loved both the main characters and there is enough drama to keep readers entertained. I absolutely loved it and thoroughly enjoyed the novella. It's a fun and quick read, perfect for lazy summer days. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-written historical romance.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The review is my honest opinion. Nothing more, nothing less.
May 14, 2021
Seraphina thought she was eloping with the man she loved, but he had other ideas. Now living as a widow in a small village she's offered a position at the home of a Baron. Terrified and alone she has to protect herself.
Sir Rowland Cavendish lost his wife in childbirth, but his son needs a mother's attentions. There is much more to the young widow than she is willing to share. Dare he entrust his son to a stranger?.
This is a lovely historical romance with unusual characters. There is excitement and troubling times for all of them.
This is a stand alone story that is a light-hearted and easy read. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Good fun.
Sir Rowland Cavendish lost his wife in childbirth, but his son needs a mother's attentions. There is much more to the young widow than she is willing to share. Dare he entrust his son to a stranger?.
This is a lovely historical romance with unusual characters. There is excitement and troubling times for all of them.
This is a stand alone story that is a light-hearted and easy read. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Good fun.
May 19, 2021
A light hearted Novello. A dukes younger daughter elopes and finds her suitor is a rogue, which lands her in a mess. Slightly surprised at the speed and how they agree to marry, and indeed the length of time Felix takes to discover Fina's background, given he has her full name. As I say light hearted and due to its size/length the story could never become really complex, so as a 'fill in ' read worth it.
May 28, 2021
Sweet Story
Lovely short story. Both Seraphina and Rowland are very real-life characters, both realistic and practical in their approach to what life handed them. The subtle twists the story took were just enough to add a bit of the unexpected and the need to find out the reactions to each. I look forward to reading more of this author’s work.
Lovely short story. Both Seraphina and Rowland are very real-life characters, both realistic and practical in their approach to what life handed them. The subtle twists the story took were just enough to add a bit of the unexpected and the need to find out the reactions to each. I look forward to reading more of this author’s work.
May 18, 2021
This was an engaging story and I liked the characters of Fina and Rowland. Unfortunately, Fina has had a terrifying experience due to a man she thought loved her and now she finds it difficult to trust another man. Rowland is an honourable gentleman, who had lost his wife in childbirth and now needs someone to care for his baby son. There is an attraction between Fina and Rowland but Fina has a number of secrets that may affect how Rowland feels about her. As always with this author the story is rich with authentic detail. This was an entertaining story with a happy ending and where the villain gets his comeuppance.
February 19, 2024
Tidy little tale to enjoy
I like this sweet little Georgian era story. I'm glad the author didn't drag this out as could have been done. All the necessary elements are here in under 200 pages. There are one or two mistakes, but still a good read.
I like this sweet little Georgian era story. I'm glad the author didn't drag this out as could have been done. All the necessary elements are here in under 200 pages. There are one or two mistakes, but still a good read.
August 1, 2021
Not happy
I read my first book from her and it was good. This one was too sexually explicit. Had to skip that section. Not needed. Will not be reading anything else from her.
I read my first book from her and it was good. This one was too sexually explicit. Had to skip that section. Not needed. Will not be reading anything else from her.
April 13, 2026
love
I am in love with this beautiful story. It truly is a unique love story full of betrayal of an innocent love. The characters are truly lovable and believable. Thank you.
I am in love with this beautiful story. It truly is a unique love story full of betrayal of an innocent love. The characters are truly lovable and believable. Thank you.
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