Detective Inspector Lloyd Fellows has always been a
constant presence in the Highland Pleasures series,
so it's
no wonder that Jennifer Ashley has penned a happily-ever-
after of his own. It was nice to see that the bastard half
brother to the Mackenizes gets his chance to shine in the
spotlight alongside his brothers.
Lady Louisa Scanton is in the market to find the perfect
husband. However, all her rolling plans come to a
screeching halt when the Bishop of Hargate dies
unexpectedly with all fingers pointing to Lady Louisa as
the murderer.
As an inspector to the Scotland Yard, Detective Fellows is
tasked with finding the killer. However, he believes it
unlikely that the sweet Lady Louisa whom he has shared two
kisses with already is the one to slip the Bishop the drink
of death.
The mystery spurs the novella forward, creating an air of
suspense that is a perfect fit for the Detective. But
because of the shorter length of the novella, a lot of the
romance as well as the mystery felt too rushed in some
places while being too slow in others. This is one of those
circumstances where I would have loved to read a full
length novel for Lloyd. For me, it didn't matter that he is
only a half brother to the Mackenzies. His presence has
been solid throughout the series that a full length book
would have been an enjoyable treat for readers!
Despite that Jennifer Ashley never fails to create a story
that enraptures the sense of family and devotion that makes
this series so alluring. An author is tasked with trying to
make readers care about their characters and no one does
that better than Ashley!
A WOMAN OF BREEDING MEETS A MAN OF NO STANDING… To redeem her family’s disgraced name, Lady Louisa Scranton has decided to acquire a proper husband. He needs to be a man of fortune and highly respectable in order to restore both her family's lost wealth and reputation. She enters the Marriage Mart with all flags flying, determined to find the right bachelor.
But Louisa’s hopes are dashed when the Bishop of Hargate drops dead at her feet—and she is shockingly accused of murder! Soon, Louisa’s so-called friends begin shunning her, because the company of a suspected killer is never desirable in polite society.
The problem comes to the ears of Detective Inspector Lloyd Fellows, by-blow of the decadent Scottish Mackenzie family and an inspector for Scotland Yard. He has shared two passionate kisses with Lady Louisa–and vows to clear her name. For not only does he know she’s innocent, he recognizes he’s falling for the lovely lady.
Fellows is Louisa's only hope of restoring her family's honor—and it is he alone who intrigues Louisa in a way that may be even more scandalous than murder…
INCLUDES A PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING NOVEL THE WICKED DEEDS OF DANIEL MACKENZIE
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