This week on
Bewitching Blurbs I decided to be a little self indulgent and list some
of my favourite books. Some are new, other not so but I’ve read them in the
past year and they’ve stayed with me.
Do you have a favourite
book of the year?
The Winter Bride
By
Anne Gracie
Damaris Chance’s
unhappy past has turned her off the idea of marriage forever. But her guardian,
Lady Beatrice Davenham, convinces her to make her coming out anyway—and have a
season of carefree, uncomplicated fun.
When Damaris finds herself trapped in a compromising situation with the handsome rake Freddy Monkton-Coombes, she has no choice but to agree to wed him—as long as it’s in name only. Her new husband seems to accept her terms, but Freddy has a plan of his own: to seduce his reluctant winter bride.
Will Damaris’s secrets destroy her chance at true happiness? Or can Freddy help her cast off the shackles of the past, and yield to delicious temptation?
When Damaris finds herself trapped in a compromising situation with the handsome rake Freddy Monkton-Coombes, she has no choice but to agree to wed him—as long as it’s in name only. Her new husband seems to accept her terms, but Freddy has a plan of his own: to seduce his reluctant winter bride.
Will Damaris’s secrets destroy her chance at true happiness? Or can Freddy help her cast off the shackles of the past, and yield to delicious temptation?
A
Marquess for Christmas
By
Christi Caldwell
Lady Patrina Tidemore
gave up on the ridiculous notion of true love after having her heart shattered
and her trust destroyed by a black-hearted cad. Used as a pawn in a game of
revenge against her brother, Patrina returns to London from a failed elopement
with a tattered reputation and little hope for a respectable match. The only peace
she finds is in her solitude on the cold winter days at Hyde Park. And even
that is yanked from her by two little hellions who just happen to have a
devastatingly handsome, but coldly aloof father, the Marquess of Beaufort.
Something about the lord stirs the dreams she’d once carried for an honorable
gentleman’s love.
Weston Aldridge, the 4th Marquess of Beaufort was deceived and betrayed by his late wife. In her faithlessness, he’s come to view women as self-serving, indulgent creatures. Except, after a series of chance encounters with Patrina, he comes to appreciate how uniquely different she is than all women he’s ever known.
At the Christmastide season, a time of hope and new beginnings, Patrina and Weston, unexpectedly learn true love in one another. However, as Patrina’s scandalous past threatens their future and the happiness of his children, they are both left to determine if love is enough.
Weston Aldridge, the 4th Marquess of Beaufort was deceived and betrayed by his late wife. In her faithlessness, he’s come to view women as self-serving, indulgent creatures. Except, after a series of chance encounters with Patrina, he comes to appreciate how uniquely different she is than all women he’s ever known.
At the Christmastide season, a time of hope and new beginnings, Patrina and Weston, unexpectedly learn true love in one another. However, as Patrina’s scandalous past threatens their future and the happiness of his children, they are both left to determine if love is enough.
Perhaps I’m overly sentimental but there’s something very
satisfying about getting a second chance at love at Christmas. I thought the story was sweet and
heart-warming.
Play
By
Kylie Scott
The drummer in a wildly
successful rock band, Mal’s never had trouble with the ladies. It doesn’t hurt
that he’s sexy as hell with a wicked sense of humor. But as much as Mal loves
his ladies, romance and happily-ever-after just isn’t in his set of cards.
Mal Ericson, drummer for
the world famous rock band Stage Dive, needs to clean up his image fast - at
least for a little while. Having a good girl on his arm should do the job just
fine. But he didn't count on exactly how much fun he could have being with the
one right girl
Anne Rollins has money problems. Big ones. But being paid to play the pretend girlfriend to a demented drummer was never going to be a good idea. No matter how hot he is. She's had her sights set on her male bestie, Reece, for years. And now that she's supposedly taken, he's finally paying attention. If only the chemistry between her and her rock star would stop hitting new heights.
http://www.amazon.com/Play-Stage-Dive-Kylie-Scott-ebook/dp/B00J7AWJR6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1419894432&sr=1-1&keywords=play+kylie+scott+kindle
Ah, wicked sexy rock stars... sigh.
I’m addicted to the Stage Dive
series but Play is my favourite. There’s something about this manic drummer
which makes him impossible to forget.
The
Cousin From Fiji
By
Norman Lindsay
Set in Ballarat in the
1890’s, The Cousin From Fiji is a comedy of country-town amours and
eccentricities. Ella Bellairs is the 18 year old visiting ‘cousin’ from Fiji.
She is impatient to taste life, as is her beautiful widowed mother, Cecelia. Ella
and her mother are forced to return ‘home’ after the death of Ella’s father to
their overbearing, restrictive and straitlaced relations, the Domkins. Ella and
Cecelia try to adjust but love and the promise of a better life threatens to
entice them from the oppressive household and the tyrannical Grandma Domkins
who keeps locking herself in the dumpty.
I picked up this book and reread it after many years. To tell
you the truth, I had forgotten just how much fun it was. I love it.
Unfortunately finding a copy may be a little difficult. I think that the best
bet would be a secondhand bookshop or ebay.
To
Steal a Highlander’s Heart
By
Samantha Holt
Alana sets eyes on
Morgann for the first time in several years and what does he do? He captures
her! But Alana refuses to go meekly with the sexy Highland warrior. Her
kidnapping will reignite the rift that’s existed between the two clans since
her father accused Morgann of theft and she doesn’t want to see her father
harmed in the inevitable war that will ensue.
Unfortunately for Alana, the faeries seek to interfere with her plans to escape. The sidhe have a debt to repay and Tèile, the green faery, is determined to mend the rift between the clans for good. And that means ensuring Alana and Morgann marry.
Morgann has his own reasons for taking Alana and they are nothing to do with marriage or war. He wants to use her to reveal a secret from the past, the one that had him accused of theft. If only he didn’t find his childhood friend so attractive. When circumstances force them together, Alana’s life is threatened and war is imminent. Can Morgann reveal the truth without losing Alana? And will the faeries meddling help or hinder his cause?
Unfortunately for Alana, the faeries seek to interfere with her plans to escape. The sidhe have a debt to repay and Tèile, the green faery, is determined to mend the rift between the clans for good. And that means ensuring Alana and Morgann marry.
Morgann has his own reasons for taking Alana and they are nothing to do with marriage or war. He wants to use her to reveal a secret from the past, the one that had him accused of theft. If only he didn’t find his childhood friend so attractive. When circumstances force them together, Alana’s life is threatened and war is imminent. Can Morgann reveal the truth without losing Alana? And will the faeries meddling help or hinder his cause?
The
Goblin King
By
Shona Husk
Once upon a time...
A man was cursed to the Shadowlands, his heart replaced with a cold lump of gold. In legends he became known as The Goblin King.
For a favored few he will grant a wish. Yet, desperately clinging to his waning human soul, his one own desire remains unfulfilled: A Willing Queen.
But who would consent to move from the modern-day world into the realm of nightmares? No matter how intoxicating his touch, no matter how deep his valor, loving him is dangerous. And the one woman who might dare to try could also destroy him forever.
This is the first book in the Shadowlands series. The whole
series is fabulous but I think this one might be my favourite. The other titles
include – Kiss of the Goblin Prince and For the Love of a Goblin Warrior.
You can also get the Shadowlands prequel novella – ‘Summons’ for
free –
Her Christmas Earl: A Regency Novella
by Anna Campbell
To save her hen-witted sister from scandal, Philippa Sanders ventures into a rake’s bedroom—and into his power. Now her reputation hangs by a thread and only a hurried marriage can rescue her. Is the Earl of Erskine the heartless libertine the world believes? Or will Philippa discover unexpected honor in a man notorious for his wild ways?
Blair Hume, the dissolute Earl of Erskine, has had his eye on the intriguing Miss Sanders since he arrived at this deadly dull house party. Now a reckless act delivers this beguiling woman into his hands as a delightful Christmas gift. Is fate offering him a fleeting Yuletide diversion? Or will this Christmas Eve encounter spark a passion that lasts a lifetime?
This is a beautiful novella and was the first book I kicked off my
Christmas reading with this year. It’s romantic, touching and makes you smile. J
Lord
of Scoundrels
By
Loretta Chase
Tough minded Jessica
Trent's sole intention is to free her nitwit brother from the destructive
influence of Sebastian Ballister, the notorious Marquess of Dain. She never
expects to desire the arrogant, amoral cad. And When Dain's reciprocal passion
places them in a scandously compromising, and public, position, Jessica is left
with no choice but to seek satisfaction...
Damn the minx for tempting him, kissing him...and then for forcing him to salvage her reputation! Lord Dain can't wait to put the infuriating bluestocking in her place -- and in some amorous position. And if this means marriage, so be it -- though Sebastian is less than certain he can continue to remain aloof...and still his heart to the sensuous, head strong lady's considerable charms
Damn the minx for tempting him, kissing him...and then for forcing him to salvage her reputation! Lord Dain can't wait to put the infuriating bluestocking in her place -- and in some amorous position. And if this means marriage, so be it -- though Sebastian is less than certain he can continue to remain aloof...and still his heart to the sensuous, head strong lady's considerable charms
Thanks
so much for stopping by and happy reading.
Nicóle
xx
Nicole, loved the Travelling Matchmaker books. Just lovely, fun, light reading with a nice romantic touch. So glad you're another fan. I devoured them in one gulp earlier in the year. Hey, thanks for featuring Earl! Touched!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, thanks for stopping by. I just love the Travelling Matchmaker series, they're such fun. :)
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