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31/01/2018

A Scandal By Any Other Name (A Tale of Two Sisters #2) by Kimberly Bell. Historical Romance, Release & ARC Review.


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Jasper De Vere doesn't do sad. Ever since the death of his parents, he’s devoted himself to life’s many pleasures—while making sure to avoid attachments. It’s difficult to avoid your own grandfather though, especially when you’re the heir to his Dukedom. Unable to sit by and watch one of the few people he cares about wither away, Jasper flees to his friend Nicholas’s country estate.

Julia Bishop leads a life of glorious excitement—in her head. The spinal injury she was born with makes her a permanent pariah in society, so despite being the daughter of an earl, she's spent her life in the country with just her family to keep her company. When her brother-in-law’s flirtatious—and devilishly handsome—friend mistakes her for an untroubled debutante, Julia isn’t about to let an opportunity for some real, live adventure slip away.

Delicious distraction and flirtation turn into an all-out affair, and slips dangerously close to something more when family intrudes. Can Jasper and Julia return to their separate lives in isolation, or will they take a risk and choose each other?

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Jasper DeVere is struggling to come to terms with the death of his beloved grandfather.  He is nowhere near ready to step into his shoes and become the Duke . He does just what he did when his parents died,  run away to escape from the pressure.  His best friend's new estate, while said friend is away on honeymoon will be perfect. 
Julia Bishop decided to stay at her sister's home while her sister is away.  The peace and the freedom is just what she needs.  Julia has a disability that has made her the target of vicious tongues all her life.  Her family love her, but sometimes smother her with their protection.  The chance of being treated as a normal woman is just to good to pass up. 
This Victorian romance is emotional, and will pull you into to our heroine's difficult life right from the first page.  Lots of  laughs and mischief from both our lead characters. 
Very good story and a very unusual romance.  I loved it. 


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2015 RWA Golden Heart Finalist and 2014 Maggie Award Winner Kimberly Bell writes misfit love stories from her home in the mountains of Lake Tahoe. When she isn’t wrangling characters or making a nuisance of herself on twitter, she is mediocre dog wrangler, chasing her shepherd-mix coyote and great dane around the lake.




26/07/2017

The Importance Of Being Scandalous (Tale Of Two Sisters #1) by Kimberly Bell. Release & ARC Review.




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A horse race in trousers on Rotten Row. Visiting a gaming hall in a dress that would make her mother faint. Sneaking an invitation to a masquerade ball attended by only the wickedest, most debauched members of society…

None of these things are scaring off bookish but strong-willed Amelia Bishop’s stuffy, egotistical fiancΓ©.

The only thing left is to entice childhood friend Nicholas Wakefield into a truly engagement-ending scandal. The Wakefields are the height of propriety, and Nicholas’s parents have made it clear a wife from the neighboring Bishop family would be unacceptable…

But Nicholas would give up his family and his fortune if Amelia would ever see him as more than just a childhood friend. He’ll go along with her scheme, even if it means ruining them both, because he’s got a plan that will change her mind about him being merely the boy next door.

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Lord Nicholas Wakefield has been summoned home by his mother from his grand tour.  He has been having a marvellous time with a friend he made there.  He can't wait to tell his best childhood friend all about his adventures , and let her know how much he missed her. 
Miss Amelia Bishop is the youngest daughter of a very rich man.  Unfortunately the money hasn't stopped them from being shunned by society.  The oldest daughter has a spinal problem so the "ton" class her as defective.  The sisters are the very best of friends and very protective of each other.  Amelia has recently got engaged to be married but is having second thoughts. 
This is quite an historical romp.  Our sisters are so loving, but devious.  Our hero tries very hard to be a responsible member of his family, but his very naughty friends keep throwing him in at the deep end.  I giggled my way through this.  It's great fun.  I think I can see who is going to be the hero in Julia's story and I can't wait to read it. 


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2015 RWA Golden Heart Finalist and 2014 Maggie Award Winner Kimberly Bell writes misfit love stories from her home in the mountains of Lake Tahoe. When she isn’t wrangling characters or making a nuisance of herself on twitter, she is mediocre dog wrangler, chasing her shepherd-mix coyote and great dane around the lake.


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24/07/2017

Historical Romance Release Day Blast. 4 Books , ARC Reviews & Giveaway.

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What an exciting release week for historical romance! I'm so excited to celebrate these releases! Some of these are part of a series, but they are all standalone stories. 

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A Dance with Seduction A Dance with Seduction Alyssa Alexander Release Day: July 24, 2017 Vivienne La Fleur is one of London’s most sought after opera dancers and one of England’s best weapons: the spy known as the Flower. When a French agent pressures her to change allegiance by abducting her sister, Vivienne is forced to seek the help of the only man in London who doesn’t want her, Maximillian Westwood.

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Mademoiselle Vivienne LaFleur is a spy,  but for England not France.  Her cover is as an opera dancer and her protector is her commander.  Unfortunately for her someone else has discovered who she is and this puts her and her family in grave danger.  
Maximilian Westwood is a translator now, but was a code breaker during the war.  He has decoded messages for the Flower many times.  She fascinates and confuses him. 
This is a wonderful , intrigue filled story.  Our heroine is a strong and brave young woman with a huge heart and sticky fingers.  Our hero is a man who likes all to be in order and everyone to act honorably.  
There is humour,  romance and lots of action.  
It is part of a series but easily read as a stand alone.  I will definitely be looking for the others in the series.  I loved it. 

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An Earl for the Archeress An Earl for the Archeress E. Elizabeth Watson Release Day: July 24, 2017 Lady Mariel is an archeress of unrivaled skill, as is Robert, the Earl of Huntington. With a tongue as sharp as her arrows, Mariel wants nothing to do with the gallant earl. Robert is intrigued by his Scottish wilding but they are no match made in heaven.

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Mariel Crawford is on the run from her father.  He is a powerful and abusive Laird,  and Sheriff of Ayr in Scotland.  When he said he was betrothing her to a man very much like himself,  she ran.  She going to win the money to travel to the continent in an archery contest. 
Robert,  the Earl of Huntington is himself an expert archer and can hardly believe that young "Elmer" is so good.  He needs someone like him to add to his men that carry out special tasks.  He is determined to help the poor who are being robbed by the local sheriff. 
Once you start reading this you will realize who the story is about,  but it's told in a very different way to normal. I was not expecting the way it played out.  There is a lot of action and fabulous characters.  A wonderful adventure with a strong, brave heroine and a stubborn hero. 
I loved it. 
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My Hellion, My Heart My Hellion, My Heart Amalie Howard & Angie Morgan Release Day: July 24, 2017 Lord Henry Radcliffe can only exorcise the demons of his past through physicality. Intent on scandalizing London, Princess Irina Volkonsky is a hellion and every gentleman’s deepest desire. She knows better than to provoke the earl, but will stop at nothing to win the heart of the only man she’s ever loved.

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Princess Irina Volkonsky is bored with the amusements of Paris and has been convinced to have another season in London.  She by as turned down many offers of marriage, which has given her the reputation if an ice queen.  That's not true at all,  it's just that the only man she wants thinks she us still a child.
Henry Radcliffe, Earl of Langlevit  by as changed drastically since his imprisonment in France.  He carries many scars,  some physical and others mental.  He has to marry this year but he is not fit to be a husband.
The scandalous behaviour of our heroine could put her in grave danger.  The stubbornness of our hero could make many people very unhappy.
A very amusing, but at times emotional story.  Lots of excitement,adventure and wonderful characters. This is part of a series,  so you will meet characters from previous books but you can definitely read this as a stand alone.
I loved it.

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The Importance of Being Scandalous The Importance of Being Scandalous Kimberly Bell Release Day: July 25, 2017 Nicholas would give up his family and his fortune if Amelia would ever see him as more than a childhood friend. He’ll go along with her scheme, even if it means ruining both, because he’s got a plan that will change her mind. 

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Lord Nicholas Wakefield has been summoned home by his mother from his grand tour.  He has been having a marvellous time with a friend he made there.  He can't wait to tell his best childhood friend all about his adventures , and let her know how much he missed her.
Miss Amelia Bishop is the youngest daughter of a very rich man.  Unfortunately the money hasn't stopped them from being shunned by society.  The oldest daughter has a spinal problem so the "ton" class her as defective.  The sisters are the very best of friends and very protective of each other.  Amelia has recently got engaged to be married but is having second thoughts.
This is quite an historical romp.  Our sisters are so loving, but devious.  Our hero tries very hard to be a responsible member of his family, but his very naughty friends keep throwing him in at the deep end.  I giggled my way through this.  It's great fun.  I think I can see who is going to be the hero in Julia's story and I can't wait to read it.

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To celebrate these releases, Entangled Publishing is giving away a Historical Tea Time prize pack with a Royal Albert Teacup & Saucer set, a tea sampler, and 4 print Entangled Select Historical books! Enter here.