My New Release Review of
The First Earl I See Tonight
A Debutante Diaries Novel
The Debutante Diaries, Book 1
by Anna Bennett
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Publisher’s Description:
Once upon a time three young ladies vowed to record their first London seasons…and to fill in the gaps of their finishing school educations.
Thus began The Debutante Diaries—and London will never be the same…
An heiress with a daring proposal. An earl who’s determined to resist her.
And a love that just might be written in the stars, in First Earl I See Tonight by Anna Bennett.
Recently jilted by his fiancée, David Gray, Earl of Ravenport is not in the market for a wife. Even if Gray didn’t have his hands full renovating his crumbling country house, it would take more than a bold marriage proposal from a headstrong young beauty to thaw his frozen heart. Gray is confident that spending a week at his ramshackle estate will change her mind about marriage, but every passionate moment he spends with her tempts him to change his…
A talented artist, Miss Fiona Hartley desperately needs her dowry money to pay off a blackmailer set on ruining her sister. The handsome earl seems a sensible choice for a husband…if only she can convince him that romance will play no part. But marrying in name only may prove difficult for Fiona. Gray can’t help but be dazzled by her genuine warmth. Yet as their feelings deepen, Fiona’s deadline looms. Will her secrets destroy them, or is true love their final destiny?
“Fans of Regency romance authors Eloisa James, Tessa Dare, and Mary Jo Putney will go wild.”—Booklist
My Thoughts:
I have read other books by this author and have enjoyed them, but this beginning to a new series just didn’t draw me in completely like previous books have. It seemed a little forced to me.
Even the intimate scenes were not what I have come to expect from this author. They were steamy but also seemed a bit stilted.
Although I thought the book was somewhat mediocre it was a readable contribution.I gave this book 3.75 of 5.0 stars (rounded up to 4 stars) for storyline and characterization and a sensual rating of 4 of 5 flames. The intimacy though it didn’t seem to flow is steamy.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this title which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
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A Duke’s Revenge
by Karen Sommers
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Print Length: 80 pages
Publication Date: February 28, 2018
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Language: English
ASIN: B07B5RRPRF
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Synopsis:
“A Duke’s Revenge” is author Karen Sommers’ premier Victorian Romance
A woman scorned
After Hugh Quinn, Duke of Bellington, broke her heart, Emma swore she’d never see him again. When desperate circumstances force her back into his arms, she finds her resolve crumbling. How can she steel her heart when his nearness ignites all the passions she thought she’d left behind?
A grudge he can’t let go of
Hugh can’t believe his luck when Lady Emma, the woman who stole his heart then humiliated him, comes crawling back to the social scene. This is his chance to get back the prize he lost and make her regret her actions. He soon finds, however, that trying to teach Emma a lesson without losing his heart again is much more difficult than he expected.
“A Duke’s Revenge” is a work of Victorian romance fiction. It is a standalone romance set in Victorian era London. A guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers.
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Print Length: 822 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1925165191
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Dreamstone Publishing
Publication Date: October 29, 2018; 1st edition
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Language: English
ASIN: B07JJ2TDDL
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A Christmas house party becomes a covert operation to trap a French spy. Can the Honorable John Bonnington protect his wife from their guest’s murderous intentions? Can Abbie Bonnington protect her husband from his spy/ex-mistress’ intent to seduce him into revealing Crown secrets? Can Abbie and Jack continue the charade of hosting the perfect party as danger, treachery, and treason swirl in the ballroom?
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