Publication Date: November 7, 2017
4.5 stars
Shana Galen is quickly becoming a favorite and always dependable historical romance author. This one definitely doesn't disappoint. Lady Lorraine is passionate, chatty and definitely has her quirks but when her father, a duke, hires Ewan to be her bodyguard and keep her from eloping with his nefarious cousin, things quickly heat up. I adored these characters who are flawed yet so likeable and the plot has so many elements that I just haven't come across in historical romances (and I've read a few). I adored this book and look forward to more in this series. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Right Kind of Rogue by Valerie Bowman
Publication Date: October 31, 2017
4 stars
Meg has been in love with her best friend's brother, Hart, forever and as he has finally decided to search for a wife, she goes to drastic measures to throw her name in the running. This is a long running series that is consistently good. The characters are all likable and show up continuously throughout all of the books. This is a cute story and while Hart is an almost unbelievably stubborn individual, I rooted for the couple the entire time. I will say that Lucy's character is getting a bit played out and I do hope she is retired in future books. Overall, though I will continue to read this author's historical romance. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Scot Beds His Wife by Kerrigan Byrne
Publication Date: October 3, 2017
4 stars
So far, I've read all of the books and this series and like the others, this had loads of dark, twisty, angsty enjoyment. Gavin is a character from previous books and one I have been really looking forward to reading more about. Samantha may be one of the most interesting heroines that I have come across. Escaping a dangerous situation in the American west, she travel to Scotland under an assumed identity and enters into a decades long feud that puts her in direct verbal combat with her neighbor, Gavin. The first half of this book is definitely high on angst, maybe a bit too much but the second half is both calmer and harder to put down. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Scandalous Flirt by Olivia Drake
Publication Date: October 31, 2017
4 stars
Rory created a scandal during her first season and was banished to Norfolk with an elderly aunt for eight years. She is called back by her stepmother in order to assist with a blackmail situation that has all sort of ramifications for her family. Lucas has always had complicated feelings for Rory and when she shows up at his door inquiring about employment, he can't seem to turn her away. I really enjoyed these characters and while the plot was a little weak, it didn't stop be from rooting for their happily ever after the entire time. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Duke of Desire by Elizabeth Hoyt
Publication Date - October 17, 2017
3 stars
Another book by the author involving the evil Lords of Chaos, this book is much darker and more disturbing. Raphael is damaged, both physically and emotionally and has only one objective in life...to destroy the Lords of Chaos by any means necessary. As an infiltrator, he rescues Iris from a nefarious fate and marries her to save her from the resulting ramifications. Iris is a widow who wants only to be happily married with children. Iris is honestly a fairly boring and often irritating character. This book would have been much better if her character had been better written. I still liked the risk that the author took with such a dark hero and storyline but wish Iris could have been a stronger heroine. I'll definitely keep reading Elizabeth Hoyt's historical romance, even if this one is not my favorite. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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