TEN REASONS TO STAY by Sabrina Jeffries
Eliza Crenshawe is a charming young lady trying to escape
the rule of an alcoholic uncle. When she decides
to "borrow" one of her friend's horses, she finds herself
in the clutches of a sexy man who could be detrimental to
her heart. She must convince Colin not to send her back.
The only problem is she can not deny the passion that he
elicits from her traitorous body. Colin has just returned
from India to claim his heritage. He has vowed never to
love again after losing his wife. But when Colin catches
Eliza, a thief trying to steal his horse, he finds his
heart and body awakening again. Will Eliza and Colin find
a rare love in each other's arms? Or will past and present
circumstances tear them apart?
TEN REASONS TO STAY is a charming tale full of sensuality
and love. The charismatic characters and gripping plot
will have you sitting on the edge of your seat to see what
will happen next. Ms. Jeffries does a beautiful job
packing a full length novel into a short story that will
leave you completely satisfied. I loved both the
characters for their strong convictions and wittiness. My
heart soared with the fairytale love. Well done Ms.
Jeffries!
AFTER MIDNIGHT by Liz Carlyle
Martinque is a beautiful young woman trying to fit into a
world she was not born in. Although she tries to please
her guardian, Lord Rothwell, she can not understand why he
despises her so much. As she reaches her destination for
the holidays, she is met by a vicious young lady and the
sexiest man she has ever laid eyes on. But she has been
warned to stay away from the illustrious Justin St. Vrain.
Only her heart will not deny her the presence the man she
knows is trouble. Justin St. Vrain is a sexy man who has
been banished by most for a dubious discretion he visited
upon his father. He has returned to his home to claim his
heritage and finds himself awed by the beautiful
Martinque. Will love bring two people who have been
shunned by society together and heal their wounds from the
past? Or will a vicious person keep them apart with lies
and deceit?
AFTER MIDNIGHT is a powerful romance that will leave you
breathless. Ms. Carlyle does a beautiful job penning
romance, intrigue and sizzling passion that will singe your
fingers as you turn the pages. The characters are vibrant
and charismatic and the plot is thick with rife and
deceit. Martinque is a beautiful character who only wants
to live her life her way. She is passionate and strong-
willed. Justin is witty, sexy and only wants to make
amends for his past discretions. The secondary characters
really add a lot of pizzazz to this enchanting tale.
THE MERCHANT'S GIFT by Julia London
Grace Holcomb is a delightful young lady who failed to land
a husband with a title in her first season. She returns
home to a disappointed family, only to find herself being
forced into being the show piece for her family's ball.
When she meets the illustrious Barrett Adlaine, she is
shocked to discover the emotions he brings out in her. But
Grace knows that she can not fall in love with him because
he is not a titled man. Barrett Adlaine is a sexy man who
has made a fortune from his thriving merchant business.
While attending the festivities at his neighbor's home, he
encounters Grace, the most beautiful woman he has ever laid
eyes on. He has fallen head over heels for Grace but knows
he will never be able to have her because he does not have
a title. But when Grace goes back to London, Barrett
follows her to try and win her heart. Will Barrett
convince Grace that he loves her and is worthy of her
love? Or will Grace's loyalty to her family cause her to
end up with a broken heart?
THE MERCHANT'S GIFT is a heart-warming story that will
leave you utterly warm and fuzzy inside. Ms. London pens a
beautiful tale of romance and passion that will leave you
breathless. Grace is a charming young lady torn between
her family and her heart. She is witty, sassy and
lovable. Barrett captured my heart for his passion for
Grace. He is sexy, honorable and captivating. The
secondary characters are just as lovely and added a lot of
spice to the plot. Well done Ms. London!
MISCHIEF'S HOLIDAY by Renee Bernard
Alyssa Martin is an enchanting young lady who is returning
home for the holidays before embarking on her first season
in the society of London. She is enchanting and always
finds herself in funny scrapes and misadventures. While
returning home, she has the misfortune of ending up in a
creek and caught in an embarrassing position when the sexy
Leland shows up to help her out. Leland Yates is a sexy
man who has made his fortune by being self-efficient and
making wise business choices. He is a charming man who is
not looking for a wife. When he comes upon the beautiful
Alyssa and her rear end sticking out of an overturned
carriage, he finds himself reconsidering marriage. He is
charming, sexy and very passionate. He knows he is not the
kind of husband that Alyssa's father is looking for, but he
can not deny the sizzling passion that burns between them.
Will Alyssa and Leland find a rare love that will make the
heavens shine? Or will their positions in life keep their
love from blooming?
MISCHIEF'S HOLIDAY is a beautiful love story filled with
passion, laughter and love. Ms. Bernard does an awesome
job of penning charismatic characters, a gripping plot and
vivid imagery. I absolutely loved Alyssa! She is easy
going, funny and vulnerable all rolled into a beautiful
package. Leland is witty and charming. I laughed out loud
throughout this charming tale. My heart soared when a
powerful love bound two people together. MICHIEF"S HOLIDAY
is a tale that must be read by all! Ms. Bernard sure knows
how to pack a full novel into a short story that will leave
you breathless.
THE SCHOOL FOR HEIRESSES is an anthology packed with four
lovely tales that will have you experiencing every emotion
you can possibly imagine. Four talented authors wrote
short stories that will leave you completely satisfied and
fulfilled after reading it. Job well done ladies for
keeping this reader engrossed in the tales.
"It is better not to marry at all than to marry badly."
-- Mrs. Charlotte Harris, headmistress
At the School for Heiresses, the lessons go far beyond
etiquette and needlepoint. In addition to teaching her
students how to avoid fortune hunters, headmistress and
founder Charlotte Harris proposes the radical notion that
women of means need not shackle themselves to men at all --
unless they find a suitable, desirable mate. So lessons in
the fine art of acquiring a loving and passionate husband
are part of the curriculum at this highly unusual school.
And as the holidays approach, Mrs. Harris sends her young
ladies home with personally tailored lessons to work on.
Will they return any closer to finding the perfect husband?