The Prizefighter's Hart (Headstrong Harts #4) by Emily Royal . Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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A spinster. A prizefighter. A marriage of convenience. This bout can’t end well.

Plain, prim, and beyond marriageable age, Dorothea Hart is resigned to the life of a spinster aunt. But she yearns for a family of her own, and is hopelessly attracted to the ‘Mighty Oak’—a prizefighter renowned for his prowess—who stirs previously unknown passions in her.

Widower Griffin Oake made his fortune in the ring—but he can’t buy respectability, or a footing in society for his daughter. After a disastrous first marriage, he has no wish to wed again, but is looking to employ a genteel woman to chaperone the rebellious teenager—preferably the plainest, dullest woman in London.

When Dorothea is publicly compromised, she’s pushed into a marriage of convenience with the object of her infatuation. Exiled to the country, with a husband who avoids her, and a stepdaughter determined to defy her, Dorothea’s dream of a loving family seems further away than ever… and she begins to suspect that Griffin’s first wife’s death was not an accident.

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Miss Dorothea Hart has fallen into the role of spinster aunt. Since her brother made his fortune and moved the family to London,  he concentrated on finding husbands for his more marriageable sisters.  Dorothea was already considered on the shelf. None of that stops her tender heart wishing for a loving family of her own. 

Widower Griffin Oake has literally fought his way to wealth.  Now he can afford to give his rebellious daughter the life he wants her to have.  His problem is to find a real lady to work for a savage like him. 

This is an exciting historical romance filled with repressed passions. Both our lead characters hide their true selves behind a hard shell.  The world of bare knuckle fights holds many risks for all involved. Respectable society looks down on anyone who is different. 

Although this is part of a series which should be read in order,  each book can be read on it's own. 

A fascinating story. 

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Emily Royal is a mathematics geek who grew up in Sussex, England and has always had a passion for romance and hot alpha males in need of redemption. After graduating from Oxford and enjoying a brief dream of becoming an airline pilot she started a career in financial services to indulge her love of mathematics.

She now lives in rural Scotland with her husband, two daughters and a menagerie of pets including Twinkle, an attention-seeking boa constrictor. She re-ignited her love of romance when she joined the Romantic Novelists' Association.

When not working on algebra, writing or keeping Twinkle from slithering over her keyboard, Emily enjoys painting, playing the piano and can often be found wandering in the Highlands of Scotland looking for inspiration.

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Hidden Hart (Headstrong Harts #3) by Emily Royal. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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A lasting friendship, a dream sacrificed, a life destroyed.

Major Devon Hart, the ultimate rake, had women flocking to his bed, until a street brawl four years ago left him scarred, inside and out. His once-handsome face now damaged beyond recognition, he remains hidden, except at night, when he dispenses his own brand of justice on the streets of London. He has nothing to live for except his friendship with Colonel Fossett, who saved his life, and his love for Lady Atalanta Grey, a woman he can only hope to admire from afar.

Lady Atalanta longs to be loved for something other than her wealth and beauty. Her life holds no excitement, until the night she’s set upon by thieves. The masked stranger who comes to her aid stirs delicious passions with tender words and scorching kisses, but he disappears before she can identify him.

Devon believes that Atalanta could never love the scarred, bitter man he’s become. But when Fossett asks for Devon’s help in wooing her, Devon must choose between sacrificing his dream of happiness, or betraying the man to whom he owes everything.

When a man has little to live for, will he sacrifice his dreams for the sake of a friend?

Headstrong Harts
What the Hart Wants
Queen of my Hart
Hidden Hart 

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Major Devon Hart used to be able to charm any woman into his bed,  and he didn't care if they were married or not. Since his injury he believes that he got the justice he deserves.  Now unable to face polite society, he prowls the night protecting those who need it.  Our hero is a tortured soul with only one true friend. 

Lady Atalanta Grey is a beautiful heiress , and dislikes all the shallow flattery that comes her way.  She would much rather spend her time learning about medical matters from the Doctor at the hospital. 

Our heroine is lucky enough to have loving and understanding parents that allow her to study and help where she wants.  

An emotional story with characters you will easily fall in love with.  The Hart family are a mixed bunch.  Wealthy because the head of the family is a Banker,  but outside of the highest society for the same reason. 

This is the third book in the series where each book can be read on it's own.  I will definitely be reading all of them.  

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Emily Royal is a mathematics geek who grew up in Sussex, England and has always had a passion for romance and hot alpha males in need of redemption. After graduating from Oxford and enjoying a brief dream of becoming an airline pilot she started a career in financial services to indulge her love of mathematics.

She now lives in rural Scotland with her husband, two daughters and a menagerie of pets including Twinkle, an attention-seeking boa constrictor. She re-ignited her love of romance when she joined the Romantic Novelists' Association.

When not working on algebra, writing or keeping Twinkle from slithering over her keyboard, Emily enjoys painting, playing the piano and can often be found wandering in the Highlands of Scotland looking for inspiration.

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What the Hart Wants (Headstrong Harts #1) by Emily Royal. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Five lessons in pleasure. One lesson in love.

Fraser MacGregor, thirteenth Duke Molineux, seizes the opportunity to use the title he unexpectedly inherited, to further his whisky business. He leaves his Highland home and heads for London where he’s accosted by a feisty lass, who smashes a vase over his head.

Delilah Hart should be relishing her first London season. But she’d rather be a writer than a bland society wife. Her secret occupation of writing anonymous, inflammatory articles about the notorious Molineux family, is the first step to realizing her dream.

But when the new duke makes her an offer she can’t refuse—to learn about her cause for social justice in exchange for five lessons in the art of pleasure—she begins to question her beliefs and desires. Before long, Delilah realizes that her heart, as well as her career, is at stake.

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Fraser MacGregor, Duke of Molineux unexpectedly inherited the title.  Unfortunately, said title has passed through some very disreputable hands and is thoroughly disgraced.  Fraser didn't really want the title but maybe it can be used to help his business interests. Our hero is a typical brash and bold Highlander who gives no quarter to dishonesty. 

Miss Delilah Hart is an intelligent and independent young woman who is not frightened of airing her views on equality. Although her brother is a very wealthy Banker the upper crust in London society still look down on them, unless they are looking for a loan.  Our heroine is a frustrated poet who wants her poems printed. Her other writings may have unexpected consequences. 

This story is lots of fun with some naughty but very lovable characters.  There is a lot of heat simmering under the surface but it's not explicit in language. I very much look forward to reading the next book in the series which I expect to be about Dexter and his lady.  

I loved it.  

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Emily Royal is a mathematics geek who grew up in Sussex, England and has always had a passion for romance and hot alpha males in need of redemption. After graduating from Oxford and enjoying a brief dream of becoming an airline pilot she started a career in financial services to indulge her love of mathematics.

She now lives in rural Scotland with her husband, two daughters and a menagerie of pets including Twinkle, an attention-seeking boa constrictor. She re-ignited her love of romance when she joined the Romantic Novelists' Association.

When not working on algebra, writing or keeping Twinkle from slithering over her keyboard, Emily enjoys painting, playing the piano and can often be found wandering in the Highlands of Scotland looking for inspiration.

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