Miranda Chase, runs her uncle's bookshop, and has a passion for a good read. While totally captivated in the newest gothic novel, she is interrupted by a stranger who makes her think of silken sheets and temptation beyond her wildest dreams. When there is a mix up in his book order, she heads off to return his book to him. She there learns that he is none other than The Viscount Downing, the one man that is notorious for his sensuality and power. Miranda knows that she in trouble when she reluctantly agrees to take on a project, organize Max's library to a sense of order. Miranda is there day after day, and finds herself starting to feel being seduced, and though there is a part of her that resists, there is a larger part that only aches for his touch. Max, knew that Miranda was the one woman he wants to seduce more than any other. Her sweet innocence calls out to him in a way that he has never known. Miranda finds herself falling in love with the scoundrel who makes her burn, but she suspects he is hiding a secret, a secret that could tear their love apart.For the most part I have truly enjoyed reading this author. It usually takes me a few chapters to get into her books, but once I get fully into them I am totally hooked. This book is the first in her Secrets series. From the first few pages, I was captivated. It started out instantly able to grab the readers attention. There is also such a unique sensuality about this book. Maximilian is total Rake and Rogue type, loves the pleasures of the bedchamber and see's Miranda has unique and has never seduced, he see's her as a challenge. He is very bold and full on sexiness. I found him to be irresistable at times, Miranda I found to be at time a complex character, a liked her quite a bit for the most part. She seemed to be independent and strong willed but also went after what she wanted. Although there were times that portions of the books had flowery writing, I also found that it held a unique freshness about it, that made me only want to read more. There is also such a sizzling chemistry and sensuality to this book. I almost felt like as the reader this book was seducing me as well. Even though it wasn't my favorite from this author, I would highly recommend this to anyone that like a historical romance full of sensuality and freshness that will only entice you!!! A read you don't want to miss out on.

Cameron is a man of prestige, wealth and power. Cameron has worked hard to get to where he is today. Growing up he didn't have much of a father figure, and when he later married his wife died right after his daughter Emma was born. Now five years later, Cameron knows that Emma will need a mother, and he needs a wife. His current girlfriend Shelley, is not someone who Emma connects to in any real way, and he has his doubts about their relationship. But when Shelley tells him that she is pregnant and insists on Cameron marrying her, he doesn't feel like he has much of a choice. He never grew up in a home where he had two loving parents, and wants to make sure that Emma gets what he never had. Then he meets Marti, who is sweet and compassionate and carefree...everything he ever could have hoped in a future spouse. Marti plays with his daughter and Emma responds to Marti in a way he has never seen. As the date to the wedding gets closer, when he should be spending time with his fiancee, he is spending it with Marti and Emma. Marti, knew from the first moment she met Cameron, that she wouldn't be able to help but to fall in love with him and his precious daughter. She knows that Shelley just wants Cameron for his wealth and nothing else. If circumstances were different she knows that she and Cameron could have something very special. But when Cameron continues to choose Shelley over Marti, she knows that he will break her heart soon if she doesn't let him go....forever.

It has been quite some time since I have read a contemporary, so I was a bit apprehensive, wondering how much I would enjoy the Right Bride. I have to say after reading it I have mixed feelings about it. It starts out with seeing both sides of the lives of Cameron and of Marti. We starts to see Cameron and Emma and the greediness of Shelley-who I really despise with a passion. We see even from the beginning that all she wants is Cameron's power and wealth, she has no caring toward Emma, and could care less about her well being. From the first page, you see how fake she really is. In the beginning I did like Cameron, he seemed to really genuinely care for his daughter. Marti, is passionate and truly cares about others. She has recently come home from traveling all over the world, she is a talented painter (even though no one knows it). Her grandmother taught her everything she knows, and now the one person in her family that truly cared about her has passed away. Marti believes that she has no one, until she meets a old man (who is like a second father to Cameron), and through a set of circumstances we see these two meet for the first time. Its basically love at first sight theme we have here. Marti deals with Emma so well, and there was a sense of love from the beginning. Even though in the beginning Marti knows that she and Cameron could never be together because he is engaged to another woman, there is still a powerful connection between the two. Marti is by far my favorite character of this story. She could be so endearing at times, and her emotions almost reach out the reader in a very real and viable way. Cameron, I had a really difficult time liking at any point of this book. I realized that his intentions were good and honorable, but in this modern day and age, is it really responsible to marry someone just because she is pregnant? I felt like he was a bit clueless about everything, and didn't see what was right before him...more so than most heroes. He never had faith in the one that truly cared about him and wanted him more than for his money. And dear sweet Emma, throughout the whole of this book, I fell in love with this little girl, who is sweet and innocent and only wants a mom that will really love her. There were multiple times that this story was so heart wrenching and almost broke my heart, it definitely kept me from putting it down, and it has been a while since I have had such a enthralling contemporary read that pulled at my heart strings so much. So I would recommend a box of tissues to anyone who wants to read this---you will need them.

Overall a emotional roller coaster of a read, but one that will make you fall in love as if it were the first time. A story of love and trust, and learning the importance of marrying the person for the right reasons, and not out of some sense of obligation. A heartbreaking romance that will steal your heart, a unforgettable read that will put you through a battle of emotions. Even though I didn't care for Cameron very much, there were many aspects of the story that I did enjoy quite a bit, so I would recommend it to any that like a strong and intense contemporary romance.

Favorite Quote
He kissed her gently and ran his hand over her face, mapping her beautiful features. her green eyes watched him, and in those eyes, he saw the world, his world.

When Malcolm was just a boy, men stormed into his families home, and killed his parents and two of his brothers. He and the rest of his younger siblings were branded and separated. He hasn't heard about them since, and even though he has moved on with his life, he still wants to find them again. Now he hunts down traitors for the King and is considered to have to country that will recognize him. So he makes his own way, as a fierce warrior, bringing those of traitorous intent to justice. Serena loves the life of London, with the parties, and has enjoyed writing for the gossip column and the popularity. But when her father is called on a vital mission for Scotland, she knows with his heart condition that she must go with him, even though she doesn't want to. But when her life is in danger, her father hires Malcolm to be her guard and protector. In the beginning the last thing that Serena wants is to be followed constantly, but when a powerful desire erupts between Serena and Malcolm, she only wishes to stay in his embrace. This is the first book that I have had a chance to read from this author, and I can say I was delighted by how much I enjoyed it. It wasn't total love at first sight, but I found it to be a fun read that captured the history and passion of the time. This is the first in the series, about two brothers and two sisters who all become orphans and lose each other.

This first book is Malcolm's story, who is the oldest of them. He has lived a lonely life, only doing what he has needed to survive. He has a brand on his hand where everywhere can recognize him as one without country or home. He makes his living as a bounty hunter of sort for the government of England. Then he is asked to protect the Ambassador's daughter, since her life has been put in harms way. Serena, at first I thought was a bit phony (at least in the beginning) all she seemed to care about or even whine about is that she doesn't have enough to do like going to parties and such. Malcolm has no patience for such women, and he puts her in her place, and after that scene (which I was pretty much laughing my head off), she started to be more likable. She starts to realize what Scotland and its people are going through, and we see a different side to her. She instantly likes Malcolm and is determined to seduce him (which could be very amusing at times) and it was just fun to see these two fight together and fall in love. This story takes place in the Regency period, and the setting was quite different, but I liked it just the same. It was interesting how everything was put together, with the different twists and turns that gave it a intense feeling to it.

There was such a magical touch to it almost, it had a fresh outlook on things and I enjoyed the sizzling chemistry between Malcolm and Serena. A Passionate and memorable story, one which I found to be very moving at times. Fully Recommend it!!! :) Plus who can resist a book with a cover like that---a gorgeous man with only a kilt?

Kendra has no choice but to stay within the bounds of the House of Terriot. She will have to choose a mate, or one will be chosen for her. Kendra is still a virgin, and protects her innocence like a shield. With her only family now gone, hoping for their help in escape, her plan is to bide her time. But when Cale Terriot focuses his intention on her, she feels like she is about to sucuumb to his seductions. Cale has worked hard to get to where he is now. He has loved Kendra since they were children, but he was forced to leave the two women he loved more than life. In order to protect them, he had to stay at the House of Terriot, and continue to be under his father's thumb. He has become a powerful warrior and all he has done to survive has been so one day Kendra will be his Queen and stand by his side when he takes his fathers place. It will take Kendra fully trusting in Cale and his love in order to survive the treachery that has been surrounding them.
I was given the ARC to this book through Pocket books and Edelweiss, and I am glad that I was given the opportunity to read this one. I first read Masked by Moonlight a few years ago, and loved it, and to this day I don't know why I hadn't read more of this series. Now after reading Prince of Shadows, I am going to have to work on that and SOON!! I love a good shifter romance, but there was a lot more to this story than just a shape shifter romance story. It didn't take me very long to be drawn instantly into the story. I stayed up until 1 A.M reading this because I honestly couldn't put it down once. There was such complexity to this story that has so many twists and turns in the plot that it definitely kept me on the edge. A story full of intrigue, danger, and a intense love story. Gideon takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster that is so vividly portrayed, with a passion that sizzles, characters that will capture your heart, and a compelling story to take your breath away. A delicious addition to an fascinating paranormal series. It swept me away to a world of danger and a world of romance and sensual desire. A Winner of a Read!!
Favorite Quote
I have loved you all my life and will never be any kind of man without you.

When Melanie's father dies, and leaves the land and the cattle business to both herself and her brother equally, she never expected that her brother would turn on her, and change right before her eyes. She knows that there is a real possibility that she will have to marry Josh, their next door neighbor. But then she meets his twin brother, Shane, who arouses her and makes her feel alive. Shane, when he was four years old, watched his mother being murdered and he was found by a indian who took him into his tribe, and was raised like an Indian, and it is the only way of life he has ever known. But when the tribe chief dies suddenly, the new chief asks him to leave and go back to his father and brother who are still alive. So Shane decides that it is time to move on with his life, and find his family. On his way he comes across a young woman with a zest for life and her passion only rivals his own. For the first time he has found a woman that he could start a new life with, and to be the man he was born to be.
When Passion Calls is a ebook I was able to borrow from Open Library. I do love a good native american romance, and I found this one to be at the top of my list especially from this author. I have enjoyed being able to read form this author over the years. She has a way with her writing that instantly draws you into her stories.

When Passion Calls starts out with the tragedy that changes Shane's life. When he see's his mother being killed, he has vowed to himself for vengeance. Ever since he has been hunting this man that caused so much grief and loss on his family. I really enjoyed the tender relationship that builds between the two. Melanie, I found to be a endearing character, and I grew to really like her as a heroine. I did find that their "falling in love" happened a bit too quick for my taste, but as the story progressed even further their relationship seemed to be more real to me. I really enjoyed seeing how Melanie is very protective of Shane, even though there are times when it is her that needs it. There was such a sweet poignancy to the story, that only made it that much sweeter. The plot was full of a variety of intrigue and suspense, and a bit of a mystery that totally boggled my mind in the end. I found that there was a side of sweetness to the story that almost broke my heart. There was such a strong connection between Melanie and Shane, one we see that only gets stronger and more vitalized especially when the danger to them only increases, and it was a joy to see this couple become stronger despite the setbacks.

There was a intensity to the story as well, and I enjoyed the small different aspects to the story, that in the end made for a Stellar read. A job well done and can't wait to read more from this author!!! Overall a outstanding written story that is bound to take you on a journey of love and adventure!!

I was thrilled when I was given this ARC, even though I am not a huge fan of novella's, I found this was to be thoroughly entertaining. It definitely didn't have no slow start, very quick paced and easy to get into the flow of the story. I really enjoyed the charming characters that had me from the first page of the story.

It starts out with a young woman trying to steal (borrow) a horse, to escape a forced marriage and ends up a prisoner in a Gothic castle of a house with Colin Hunt who has recently returned from India. Instantly we see sparks fly between these two like fireworks, and I found their romance a adventure. It was a quick and fast read and I probably read in within a hour, only 150 in my nook, so it didn't take very long to read----which is sometimes nice. I felt instantly drawn into this endearing love story that captivated me from the first line. Sabrina Jeffries always delivers in a outstanding way where she writes such stories with charm and flair. LOVED IT!!!
Favorite Quote
"Have you no sense of danger, you little fool?" he exploded as he bent close. "No idea of how you tempt fate every time you open that reckless mouth of yours?"
"Not where you're concerned,"she shot back. "Perhaps you alarm others with that black scowl, but I can tell a gentleman when I see one, and you--"
He cut off her words with a hard kiss.
He'd meant it to shut her up, to shock her. Unfortunately, he did far more than that. It mad him conscious of her as a woman. A desirable Woman.

Pippa is within two weeks of getting married, to a good man but doesn't excite her. She is beyond curious about intimacy in the bedchamber, and she hasn't even been kissed by her fiancee, she is desperate to know as much as possible. Pippa has always been fascinated with the world around her, and has made it her mission to learn as much as she can, goes everywhere with a book in her hand. Pippa knows that she is a bit odd to others, but she craves knowledge. So she goes to "The Fallen Angel" and seeks out Cross, who is more than able to give her the information she needs. Cross has the reputation of being a scoundrel with the ladies, with more than enough experience, and is one of the four partners in the gaming hell. Cross is curious when Pippa bursts into his office, and insists that he teaches her about sexual matters. At first he doesn't know how to respond to her, she is a proper lady and engaged to be married, and attempts to distract her from her purpose and protect her from scandal. Before long though he finds her too irristable and finds that he wants her for herself. Pippa knows what she wants, and Cross keeps distracting her, and takes her on a battle of wits and wills and before she knows it she finds herself falling in love with a man who is not her fiancee. Who will win this battle of love....I could hardly put this one down....it was such a sexy and entertaining read to the very end. Sarah Maclean has such talent with her stories and this one definitely didn't disappoint in any way. There was such a sense of fun and playfulness between this couple, and even though there wasn't a huge conflict involved, there was enough opposition in the book that it keeps you on your toes. I found Pippa to be the type of character that you aren't sure if you are going to like, but end up liking her more and more. She is beyond smart, and for those of us in the modern world, her uniqueness would be considered normal. However back in the 1800's, it was far from normal. Pippa takes it all in stride, how others look at her, most view her as "odd". However Cross responds to her Cleverness in such a way that made me love him more. Cross is your typical alpha male type, has a very tough exterior, but is not the normal rakish type. He keeps trying to resist Pippa constantly because he knows there is no future for him with her. However Pippa is beyond stubborn and keeps coming back to him despite his efforts to keep her from him. I found this couple to be unique to their situation. The love connection between Cross and Pippa was poignant and heartbreaking at times. I just loved how their story progresses and builds and the conclusion was just about PERFECT. I really enjoyed how this story is brought to life to this reader in such a way that it provoked a feeling of warmth and tenderness. The plot had a sense of mystery and intense emotion. Overall a OUTSTANDING romance that kept me up all night reading. A well put together story with characters that completely satisfied me in every way, and a beautiful tale of love and passion that had me from the first page. LOVED EVERY MOMENT

Favorite Quotes:
She thought him safe. Scientific. Without danger.
She was mad.
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"Do not tempt the lion," he said, the words brushing across her lips, parting them with their touch. "For he most certainly will bite."
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"I told you to leave me. I told you never to come near me." He leaned in, torturing them both--so close and still an unbearable distance. "But you couldn't resist. You want me to teach you the things you should learn from him. You want my experience. My sin. My kiss. And not his."
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"I want every inch of you...I want your mind and body and soul."