Reckless Liaisons

by Kayleigh Jamison

Was she a second chance at love—or his golden opportunity for revenge?Sebastian Cade, reclusive Duke of Rutland, has gone to great lengths to withdraw from the London society he’s come to despise. Still reeling from betrayal and tragedy, he finds himself powerfully attracted to his lovely new raven-haired ward—so much so that he begins to question the last five years of his life.When Julia Deveraux awakens in the Duke’s rose garden, the memories flood back. A betrothal she detests. The great black horse stolen from her father. Her near escape … Now under Sebastian’s care, she sees the rumors of his disfigurement are far from true. But will her secret connection to his sworn enemy tear them apart before love brings them together?"RECKLESS LIAISONS is a no-frills, all romance-all the time, riveting Regency romance. For starters, our hero, Sebastian, captivates the reader in such a manner that even before they're halfway through the book it feels like a moral imperative just to see how his story comes to a conclusion. At the onset, Sebastian feels like the typical historical romance hero - titled, wealthy, sees the Ton for all their petty self-importance, and too handsome to be true (despite a noticeable scar across his face) with a body to match his flawlessness. But it's the way he tortures himself with an obscene amount of guilt and how he continues to nurse his broken heart that will invest the reader in his character. As far as heroines go, Julia is sweetly engaging, with charm enough to win the reader over into believing she is worthy of Sebastian. As a couple, their chemistry is such that there is no doubt the reader will be breezing through the narrative just to find any and all Julia-Sebastian scenes. Another huge asset in the RECKLESS LIAISONS arsenal is the camaraderie between the Cade siblings. The interaction between Sebastian and his younger sister and brother, Catherine and Alex, is annoying and endearing and impudent, but mostly hilarious, all at the same time. Their inimitable poking and prodding stamped their relationship as genuine, emphasizing even more the urgency to read their story to the end. RECKLESS LIAISONS is a rare gem of a romance."Romance Junkies "Kayleigh Jamison has written a Regency romance that is titillating and amusing, fast-paced and well-crafted, luscious and seductive all at once. The characters and story will quickly pull you in and leave you wanting more as you turn each page. The author has written a book that has the reader laughing one moment, and feeling hot and bothered the next. I will eagerly be looking for Ms. Jamison's next book."Night Owl Romance "Good read! RECKLESS LIAISONS is a well-constructed story with each character having their own voice and distinctive personality. It is a historical account of London society filled with Dukes, Earls and debutantes that makes you wish you too were a Lady or Gent. Never a dull moment, this story is engaging with its well constructed climaxes and conversational tone. This intriguing story involves all my gentlemen, galas, power, deceit, handsome faces and of course romance."Coffee Time Romance "Jamison delivers a story that will intrigue and captivate you. Julia and Sebastian’s love story sweeps you along from the halls of his stately manor to the theaters of London. The description in each scene carries you back in time to Regency London to horse-drawn carriages on cobblestone streets and debutante balls, where the slightest misadventure could ruin a young lady’s reputation forever. This is a fantastic read and one that you will want to revisit time and again.

Genres: Historical Romance, Regency

207 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2009

About the author

A writer and musician at an early age, Kayleigh Jamison wrote her first novella at the age of seven, and first picked up a violin at eight. By eighteen, she had won several state and regional awards for the performance arts, recognizing her accomplishments in violin, viola, and oboe. Unable to resist the lure of the past, Kayleigh finds herself particularly drawn to certain periods of world history, and has spent extensive time studying Stuart Scotland and Tudor England, most specifically the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots.
A lawyer by day and author by night, Kayleigh received a BA in English and Philosophy from Gettysburg College in 2002, a Certification in Legal Studies from University of Maryland in 2005, and a JD from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2009. She also loves to travel, and has spent time in such places as Scotland, Russia, and Peru.
Kayleigh lives in Maryland with her two cats, Angel and Jack, and two rats, Sammy and Malcom.

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a first read giveaway and loved it. It's not something I would have picked up in a bookstore. It's about a debutant who's escaping from London to avoid having to marry a Duke of her father's choosing. Only to be rescued by a reclusive Duke with problems of his own. It's a wonderful love story!!

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very quick read! A suductive love story and well worth the read.