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I love this author and I have enjoyed seeing her stories evolve over the years and I have to say that this series, has been a struggle at times, nothing specific about any of the stories that are written, but I have had a more difficult time being engaged by them. At least in comparison to her older books. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that this book here showed such engagement that I didn't want to put this book DOWN!! It was such a page-turner, and one I totally didn't expect and boy I got such a kick out of this book. Its far from perfect, but it had such delicious fun times and I do adore a sexy rodeo cowboy to lust over and the hero involved is the ticket for any romance lover.

In To Tame A Wild Cowboy, we have a story that begins with our hero who is living the perfect life for a man seeing thrills and excitement. But there is much more to this cowboy than meets the eye. Rhett Lockhart is a rising star for the rodeo and he is so close to winning and accomplishing his dream. Rhett is unlike his brothers and with his issues with his father, needed to be able to prove himself, and so he left home and created his own wealth. But just months before the rodeo finals, he learns that he is a father to a baby girl whose mother abandoned her at the hospital. So Rhett has to make some important decisions, including if he wants to be a father or not.

Our heroine enters the story, Tara, is a nurse and after losing the chance to have a family she has craved the chance to be a mother. And when she becomes the foster mother for an abandoned infant preemie, so wants to be her real mother but there is one problem....the father wants his daughter and even though Tara loves her she knows that she might lose her. But there are many more issues involved with Rhett claiming his daughter, and a marriage of convenience comes into play. But will their relationship turn into something more than just a physical attraction....

He was the ONE. the mate fated just for her. So said Granny's legend. So said the humming in her head. So said the riotous song in her heart. She loved him.

To Tame A Wild Cowboy is pretty much everything in the title....hehe....I was pretty impressed with how this author handled a rodeo theme, I don't believe she has done this before so I found it really engaging. Now I do want to point out that my one main issue with the book is our heroine. I really REALLY wanted to love her, but she was so judgmental on Rhett's lifestyle and the fact that he enjoys having sex. And yes he does "sow quite a few of his wild oats" but I honestly didn't find anything super wrong with his lifestyle, and the heroine has been judging him like this since he was a teenager. So I really didn't care in how she treated him, she eventually softens towards him but it was a problematic type of behavior that rubbed me the wrong way.

There is so much character growth that we find in our hero's journey as he discovers what it's like to be a father and what he is willing to do to be the father that his daughter needs. We see how his universe changes from the first moment that he holds her, and his priorities change. He does make an effort in trying to balance out his career and the family he has chosen, but it's not easy for him but I do love the change in him as fatherhood creates a more grounded man that is trying to be a better man. The romance that develops between these two is feisty, on the edge and unpredictable at times. We see that court decisions don't always turn out the way we expect and really left me in suspense until the very end.

Overall I was impressed with How To Tame A Wild Cowboy, a heartfelt love story that takes us on a vibrant emotional journey that is guaranteed to tangle with your emotions and tug at those heartstrings...a romance that is emotionally stunning!

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Lachlan is the most recent addition in the Vampires in America series. We have had a blast seeing the vampires become united in the United States and Canada. Now we have seen a story set in Ireland and so what is up NEXT??? Well, one of my favorite countries in the world---SCOTLAND!! When I saw an opportunity to read and review this book, I just had to grab it up. I have soaked up this series like a sponge and I just can't get enough of this series. I didn't even read the blurb before picking up this book, that is how much I knew that I would like this book and YEP I had such a fun time with this latest addition and really love seeing the growth in this series so far.

Our story begins with our hero, Lachlan Macrae, where we see him in the beginning when he was born a vampire and he lost most of the members of his clan by a vampire who rose to power and the vampire that now controls all of Scotland's vampires. Lachlan knew that he wasn't powerful enough to defeat him at the time, but Lachlan has spent years gathering strength to take down his nemesis. But then he runs into a woman who wants revenge just as much as he does. Julia Harper may have been born with wealth and money, but she has devoted herself to working for the CIA. But when her closest friend is murdered, she is determined to hunt down the man responsible which leads her to a partnership with Lachlan, a powerful vampire who apparently she has the hots for....NOT a good combination. Their journey is one full of danger, mystery, and hot passion.

Lachlan was a fantastic addition to this edgy series that D.B. Reynolds has written and for any vampire romance lovers out there, this is definitely a series for you to try out. I have so much love for these books...great alpha males and their women partners who are their match in every way. Not only have these books delivered in well-written stories, but through out the growth of the series we have seen the development of the world building with each book and I am loving seeing the series take on some new countries and settings. I really felt like she handled the Scottish setting so well and boy I need a LACHLAN of my own because dang he is delicious enough to eat. What I really loved the most about it is how much he respects our heroine. I love the way he supports her even when it puts her life in danger. You see that he wants to protect her so much but at the same time he knows that she has her own strengths and capabilities and her own need for vengeance. Love seeing them work together and find their own path. Their journey isn't an easy one though and boy they definitely will put you through the wringer with plenty of laughs along the way too.

She’d waited until she was dating a vampire to do the whole cuddle routine. And dating? Was that what they were doing? Not much dating going on so far. It was more of a business agreement with benefits. Although it felt like more, damn it.

We also get to see a unique side to Raphael and Cyn. We only get a small scene with these two, but boy I swear they are one of my favorite couples and they really have such strength even after all this time. And Yes the way that Raphael treats Lachlan is pretty hilarious....all the manly posturing is pretty hilarious.

We see great strength and growth from our couple....both individually and especially in their relationship. As they begin their journey to revenge against their enemy, their relationship takes new heights. I do want to mention that this book does bring two kick-ass characters together so you just know that sparks are going to fly in this one. This is probably more of a slow burn but NOT slow lust. There is definitely sexual tension to the highest degree, but the emotional intimacy takes quite a bit longer to build. It does make sense for their relationship since they both view it as temporary and don't let their emotions get too involves but eventually it builds into something stronger for both of them.

Overall I found Lachlan is a stunning display of adventure in the Scottish land, packed with kick ass laughter, stunning thrills and guaranteed to give you all the tingles!!! SEXUAL TENSION PACKED GEM!!





 

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It Happened One Autumn is a story that I have loved and adored ever since it was published. This book is the second book in the  Wallflower series and one of the best historical series that has ever been written. Now I will say that there is much to love about this book, and even though I don't love it quite as much as Devil in Winter or Scandal in Spring, there is so much to adore about this book.

The Key Players of It Happened One Autumn are:

• Marcus, Lord Westcliff, London's most eligible Aristocrat, full of responsibilities, domineering at times and in control.


• Lillian, An American miss who is looking to marry a title....feisty, rebellious, and unconventional.

The story begins when Lillian and her sister come to a house party being hosted by the Westcliff's in their country manor home. She and her sister Daisy, are both spirited and always tend to get into trouble. Lillian has no plans on even trying to pursue Westcliff because she has no desire to marry someone so stuffy and pompous and its obvious that Marcus has no interest in Lillian but they do like to argue with each other. :) Marcus protests very strongly upon the arrival of Lillian and her sister coming and its apparent that there is some strong attraction between Marcus and Lillian but they don't want to admit it to themselves. So we seem them just play around with each other at first, not admitting the attraction they have toward each other and then they share a kiss and all reservations go out the window because its way more explosive than they at first want to admit even to themselves. The phrase "she/he doth protest too much" definitely comes into play. They definitely start acting on their physical attraction to each other, but there are other factors involved that seem to cause a conflict on whether they will act on how they are feeling. Marcus especially knows that he wants a biddable wife and Lillian is way too contrary for his liking. But when his friend St.Vincent starts trying his hand at courting Lillian....all of Marcus' reserve go out the window.

What is most fun about this book is the interaction between Marcus and Lillian. They definitely have sparks going on and its so entertaining to see them banter and try to battle with their words. Even though they are very different from each other, they are also both very stubborn, strong personalities and domineering. They are way more alike than they are different as far as their personalities are concerned and its probably why they fight their attraction so much at first. But soon emotion starts to enter into their relationship and adds a bit more unique dynamic. But what is the most important element is those tender sweet moments that develop between the two that is at odds with their spirited moments together. I love how poignant this story felt so many times and it comes upon the reader unexpectedly.

“Rest. You’ll need to regain your strength...because once we’re married, I won’t be able to leave you alone. I’ll want to love you every hour, every minute of the day.” He nestled her more closely against him. “There is nothing on earth more beautiful to me than your smile...no sound sweeter than your laughter...no pleasure greater than holding you in my arms. I realized today that I could never live without you, stubborn little hellion that you are. In this life and the next, you’re my only hope of happiness. Tell me, Lillian, dearest love...how can you have reached so far inside my heart?” He paused to kiss her damp silken skin...and smiled as the wisp of a feminine snore broke the peaceful silence.

Another fun aspect to the story that is prevalent through the whole series is the friendship between the four women or the "wallflowers" and I love seeing how they help each other find husbands even if it doesn't happen the way they plan on. There is so much warmth and affection these women have for each other and will do anything for each other and I adore that. Here below is two of my favorite scenes that I just had to share.

“Annabelle, what happened to you?” Lillian asked the next morning. “You look dreadful. Why aren’t you wearing your riding habit? I thought you were going to try out the jumping course this morning. And why did you disappear
so suddenly last night? It’s not like you to simply vanish without saying—”

“I didn’t have a choice in the matter,” Annabelle said testily, folding her fingers around the delicate bowl of a porcelain teacup. Looking pale and exhausted, her blue eyes ringed with dark shadows, she swallowed a mouthful of heavily sweetened tea before continuing. “It was that blasted perfume of yours—as soon as he caught one whiff of it, he went berserk.”

Shocked, Lillian tried to take in the information, her stomach plummeting. “It… it had an effect on Westcliff, then?” she managed to ask.

“Good Lord, not Lord Westcliff.” Annabelle rubbed her weary eyes. “He couldn’t have cared less what I smelled like. It was my husband who went completely mad. After he caught the scent of that stuff, he dragged me up to our room and…well, suffice it to say, Mr. Hunt kept me awake all night. All night ,” she repeated in sullen emphasis, and drank deeply of the tea.

“Doing what?” Daisy asked blankly.

Lillian, who was feeling a rush of relief that Lord Westcliff had not been attracted to Annabelle while she
was wearing the perfume, gave her younger sister a derisive glance. “What do you think they were doing? Playing a few hands of Find-the-Lady?”

“Wait a minute,” Daisy said suspiciously, coming to Lillian’s side.
“We’ve met Evie’s cousin Eustace before. Lillian, do you remember the ball at Winterbourne House?” Her eyes narrowed accusingly. “He was the one who broke the chair, wasn’t he, Evie?”
Evie confirmed Daisy’s question with an inarticulate murmur.
“Good God!” Lillian exclaimed, “you are not considering marrying him, Evie!”
Annabelle wore a puzzled expression. “How did he break the chair? Does he have a foul temper? Did he throw it?”
“He broke it by sitting on it,” Lillian said with a scowl.
“Cousin Eustace is rather l-large boned,” Evie admitted.
“Cousin Eustace has more chins than I’ve got fingers,” Lillian said impatiently. “And he was so busy filling his face during the ball that he couldn’t be bothered to make conversation.”
“When I went to shake his hand,” Daisy added, “I came away with a half-eaten wing of roast chicken.”
“He forgot that he was holding it,” Evie said apologetically. “He did say he was sorry for ruining your glove, as I recall.”
Daisy frowned. “That didn’t bother me nearly as much as the question of where he was hiding the rest of the chicken.”

It Happened One Autumn is a laugh out loud romance that will give you tingles and happy feels, it's a story that is packed with lively banter, boisterous characters, tender romantic moments and characters that you will fall head over heels in love with!!





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Marking this as DNF.

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Rebel is the first book in the Women Who Dare series and is also part of the Le Veq Family series as well. I was super excited to see that this book is set in New Orleans, in the reconstruction era. Beverly Jenkins is pure talent when it comes to writing historical's, especially intensely accurate ones. What I really appreciated about this book is how much you learn in such a short period of time. Ms. Bev surely knows how to write such fantastic books that blends a delightful romance with great authentic historical facts that comes alive on the pages.

Rebel begins with our heroine, who has come down to New Orleans as she waits on her fiancee who is in France for a printing press to start his newspaper shop. Valinda is a teacher and is hoping to help those that are in need of a education both children and adults. But when she finds her school trashed, and she is almost raped and then rescued by a military officer...Captain Drake Le Veq. But now Valinda has seen the kindness from Drake and when she is tossed out of her current living residence, she goes to the only person she knows....Drake and his family's home. Valinda has never known such graciousness or generosity or love that she has seen in the Le Veq home or felt such a strong connection to anyone like Drake. She is about to be married to a friend but has never felt passion like she feels with Drake. Valinda will have to make a decision to marry her friend to protect him so he can be with the man he loves or.....be with the man she loves and live in a place that calls to her.

I blame you and your pirate kin. I was fine until I met your family with all its love and passion.

Rebel is such a well-written story that had me in TEARS especially towards the end. There was so much heartfelt emotion that we see in this book and you know I never expect it but Bev Jenkins surely knows how to work me in a story and boy she worked my emotions so well in this book. I first want to discuss the setting that we have in this book. Its set in New Orleans shortly entering in the Reconstruction Era and boy the things that we see are heartbreaking and it really brings bigotry and racism so close to home for me. The way in how seeing the social injustices and seeing the fight that these people had to gain their independence, freedoms and education and more. To fight for a chance to live their own lives and not to be raped, abused, or murdered for it. It really made me realize that there is so much work today that needs to be done.

So we get to see so many delights from the Le Veq family and now I know I just need to re-read this series because boy I love them all...such a hoot. I love the bantering between the brothers and we finally get DRAKE's book. I have been wanting it ever since I fell in love with Indigo and got my first introduction to this family. I love the way that this family works together and how they defend their own. I honestly had so much love for Drake as the hero of the story, because is the epitome of a hero. If you are looking for an AVENGER of the Reconstruction era, he is that. He does what he can with the people in his life.

Our heroine is such a passionate and full of life character and I just loved her so much and all that she does here. She is so strong willed and a fighter. She is a teacher, and has such a drive for education and helping others. I love what she wants to do with her knowledge and see what she is capable of. She never gives up on what is right, no matter how hard or challenging it is. Valinda (such a gorgeous name) has never really seen love or passion in her life and doesn't believe it exists in a marriage. But her world gets turned upside down when she meets the Le Veq family and I loved seeing this change in her.

“What’s your dream, cheri?”

“To head up a school where girls who, like me, have no interest in embroidery or playing the piano, can learn as much about whatever they want: mathematics, botany, the stars. They can study animals or anatomy. And I’d have the money to provide excellent teachers who don’t believe learning will damage them.”

The relationship between Drake and Valinda is pretty insta lust, there is a powerful chemistry that sparks between them from the very beginning and I adored the growth from the sexual sparks and which developed into something more vibrant and full of emotion. The adaption of their relationship was so poignant at times, and love seeing how their relationship deepens through their challenges and seeing what they both overcome.

If you do leave New Orleans, I’m keeping your smile so I can pull it out and look at it whenever I think of you

Rebel is powerfully portrayed love story that takes us back to New Orleans, a story of sacrifice, passion and what love can do at the right time, right place and with the right person!! TRULY A TREASURE TO HOLD ONTO!





 

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The Trouble With Vampires is the latest release into the Argeneau series and I can't believe we are almost on number 30 in the series!!! Its incredible to see the growth in this series and you know....its not boring. I am still having a fun time with this world that Lynsay Sands has built. This book features Santos' story and a bit of a twist with the heroine that isn't the norm for what we see in this series normally so I had a fun time seeing Santos figure out what to do with his lifemate.

The Trouble With Vampires begins with our heroine and her nephew who are in a very delicate situation involving a rogue vampire. Petronella is taking care of her nephew while his parents are out of town for the week. But her nephew suspects that somethiing bad is going on with their next door neighbor. Petronella knows the truth about vampire/immortals. Petronella lost all but one sister to rogue vampires when she was just a girl and she is still haunted by those memories. But when a group of good vampires come to handle the situation with their next door neighbor, she runs into Santos. Santos is one of the oldest vampires at living three thousand years and never expected to find his lifemate but then he runs into a woman needing his help and Petronella is his mate and now he is at a loss. He has to talk and make conversation, he is confussed by the courting rituals of the modern era, and plus they have a rogue vampire to hunt down. Both Petronella and Santos have much more in common than they realize, but they will both learn that being lifemates isn't always the easy road...

I found The Trouble With Vampires to be a sexy and fun read that only Lynsay Sands delivers plus a sexy Italian hero and YUMMY!! I have become really impressed with how this author has written these books and developed this world and somehow I haven't become bored with it....not even when being on book 29. So CHEERS to Lynsay Sands for her storytelling talent that strikes a chord with this reader. There were so many unique elements that made this story grand but what really did it for me was the relationship between Santos and Pet. Neither of them have had easy lives and both have suffered some severe trauma so we see how this has affected their characters and their relationship.

Both our characters have some serious lessons to be learned if they want to make a relationship work. Our hero, Santos is OLD as time ...almost. He mostly is this big warrior who just grunts a lot and doesn't really talk ever. But when he finds Pet, he realizes he might need to carry on some conversations if he wants to convince Pet to take a chance on him as his lifemate. Pet, now she has her own issues that she needs to deal with and we see how she has to face up to her past in some difficult ways. But with Santos being an immortal, she does understand the life more than the regular mortal and I love how open she is with him. She doesn't shy away from his life or what being his lifemate could mean. Seeing them find their own journey together was priceless and I was all for the ride of bumps that they carry you on including the precious successes that we see them overcome.

Overall I found The Trouble With Vampires to be a vampire romance that is packed with thrilling suspense, an evolving world, a sexy Italian hero and a sassy heroine who both takes us on a journey of growth, maturity and a powerfully fight for love and...eternity!

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One Fine Duke is the third book in Lenora Bell’s latest series “School For Dukes”. This book took me so long to read, and to be honest I was very close to DNF and I can’t believe I am saying that for a Lenora Bell novel because I have really adored her work in the past. But this book was a story that I couldn’t stay fully invested in the story and I think the heroine rubbed me the wrong way at times. Trust me I wanted to really love her but I just couldn’t get behind her in many ways. I believe another aspect I was struggling with a bit was the theme of “spies” in this book. I have read many spy themed romances and I feel like the espionage element was downplayed and I would have liked a bit more balanced focused on this element. The story itself seemed fragmented at times and trust me I don’t mean to be critical of this story or this author in any way but I do need to share my honest opinion of the story.

The story itself surrounds a heroine who has been sheltered all of her life and wants some adventure and quite frankly she is bored and wants excitement and I feel like her character although I understood her good intentions, was a bit frivolous at times. She wanted to be a spy because her parents were spies but her character really bothered me because of how careless she could be and never thought of the dangers she put herself and others in and just viewed it as exciting even though her parents were killed because of their espionage activities.

The hero was so swoony and I loved seeing his character in this story. He is quite the opposite of our heroine. He suffered some trauma has a teenager and now is more reclusive and he is still haunted by his past. He definitely is the reason and the common sense that Mina needs and she brings a fresh breath of fresh air to Drew’s life. In many ways their personalities compliment each other quite perfectly. Their love story was sassy, eye opening and packed with energy. It isn’t my favorite my this author in any way, but its a solid story that many fans of Regency Romance will fall in love with. SPLENDID!

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The Hookup is the first book in one of Kristen Ashley's latest series "Moonlight and Motor Oil" I am not sure why it took me so long to take up this book but I had so many great feels while listening to this book. The Hookup is available in the Romance Audible Package which is a plus. I honestly think KA is one of my favorite authors to read and love what  she has done with her books. The Hookup is very typical KA, so if you love her writing style and the way she develops her instant love, I couldn't recommend this one enough.

The Hookup begins when our two main characters: Izzy and Johnny meet up at the local bar and end up having a casual hookup and Izzy is out of her element. She has never had casual sex like she has done with Johnny. but Johnny isn't your typical man that Izzy is used to dealing with. There is a strong connection between Johnny and Izzy, and as these two slowly work their way figuring out how to explore what is between them, their pasts will haunt them. Johnny has a painful past and has been hurt horribly by another woman, and is having to learn to adapt and come to terms so that he can be with the woman Izzy that is capturing his heart.

There is quite a bit of goodness in this story, it is a mix of "fling" and "instant love connection" tropes that we have here. I have always enjoyed the way that Kristen Ashley writes instant love romances. They really work for me, because there is such depths of emotion from the very beginning. And if you love a HOT alpha male, Kristen Ashley does them the best. Because you see the emotion that the hero really feels and it isn't about trying to control the heroine. So I really gravitate towards these heroes and how devoted they are. Johnny is going through a inner battle and I really admired seeing the vulnerability in him and seeing him trying to work towards being open again to love with Izzy.

Overall I found The Hookup to be a stunning display of vibrant emotion, a truly sensual love tale of redemption, loss and the journey in finding yourself. HEARTFELT IN EVERY WAY!

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The Rogue of Fifth Avenue is the first book in Joanna Shupe's new series "Uptown Girls" I have had a blast with what I read from this author before and I am so pleased that we are seeing more books taking place in the "Gilded Age Era" Romance readers really value seeing some unique settings that aren't really covered in the romance genre and I am delighted with how Shupe has really taken her stories in this world she has created. I was curious about this new series, and I am so pleased that I read this one because I had a blast with this book. Its not perfect but full of so many well packed elements it sweeps you away into this romantic age of American History.

Our story begins with Frank Tipp, who is a high society lawyer in New York City. Frank is called upon to take in hand the daughter of one of his elite clients, Mamie Greene. Mamie Greene has a passion for adventure and helping others. Mamie wants to reach to those that are poor and give a helping hand whenever she can especially for those that are living on the streets and have no voice. What she doesn't need is some fancy uptown lawyer getting in her way and preventing her from doing what she can. But when a close friend of hers is in legal trouble, Frank steps up and they begin working together to exonherate her friend, but their forbidden love is about to take a step into the direction both of them never truly imagined, will Frank and Mamie be up to the challenge? Or do what society expects of them?

The Rogue of Fifth Avenue is a stimulating read that grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I loved so much about this story. Frank and Mamie's chemistry is over the top and we see that its been building for months with Frank having to watch out for Mamie under her father's orders. But their intimate relationship is forbidden because Mamie is betrothed to another man and she knows her father will ruin Frank and all that he has worked for if he ever finds out that there is more than just a platonic relationship happening.

Now I believe the only issue I really had is Mamie at times. I really liked her character for the most part but she was a bit flighty at times and reckless in how she treats Frank at times. Frank I was on board with 100%, and I felt that in some ways Mamie could be reckless with Frank and his career. Its obvious that there was high risk that he would lose everything and from what I could see it seemed like Mamie didn't seem to have a care for the risks involved. I did love her passion for life and standing up for what was right and we do some great character growth in her but at times I did want to straighten her out. Now for our beloved hero, Frank. *sigh* he was sexy as all get out. I love what is he willing to do for Mamie, even risk everything he has worked for. Frank grew up in the slums but left that world behind and made a life for himself and now lives uptown, working with high society and has made a success in his career. I had so much respect for all that he worked hard for and gained but we see him learn the value in doing what is right even at the cost of everything. He puts Mamie as his priority and that was amazing to see in that his love for her, he was willing to fight for her and what she deserved. He is the book boyfriend of the year.

Overall I found Rogue of Fifth Avenue to be a astounding read that takes you back to the Gilded Age, packed with intrigue, a story line to keep you on edge, and a love story that packs a punch with sensuality and epic fighting for your love!!





 

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I just read this one, and boy it surely didn't take very long. My only complaint about this book is that it went by way too fast to suit me. Its like I have a love/hate relationship with this one. When I found this available at the library, I knew that I had to pick it up, since I have been waiting months for it to become free for me to read. It has been a while since I have read the previous books in the series, but I am thinking I need to re read the series. When I started reading My Scandalous Viscount I realized why I fell in love with this author, and most especially this spectacular series.

Even though Carissa is labeled the "lady of information", she has good reasons for what she does. When she sees that Beau is in trouble, she knows that she must be the one to save the day. But when she goes to warn him of a impending danger, she ends up in a situation of being shot by a stranger and with Beau as her champion. He then takes her to a safe house of sorts, and where she being curious about Beau and his somewhat secret life, she finds herself being compromised and forced to marry Beau. Sebastian is leader of the Inferno Club now, and is busy enough trying to find out who is working toward destroying all that he and his men have worked so hard at all of these years. But when a charming little minx storms into his life, and they end up in a compromised situation he has no choice but to marry her. He has no complaints however, since he has always been fascinated with Carissa. But when it becomes apparent that his men are in grave danger if they set foot in England, he needs to use every discipline he has to save his brothers. He never thought that falling in love with his beautiful wife would be even more disastrous than his job.

I found this story to be delightful and full of everything I need in a solid spy romance set in regency England. In the previous books we learn about the Inferno Club, and I was thrilled to finally read Beau's story. There was quite a bit of tension and intrigue, and I found myself entertained constantly. The two characters Carissa and Sebastian, were utterly delightful. Their relationship was striking and too amusing by half. A sensual and sizzling tale of passion and danger and mystery that will win your heart over.