Rescuing the Earl ( 7 Curses Of London #3) by Lana Williams. Historical Romance ARC Review.

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A tormented earl
A gentle widow
Both in need of rescue

After several suspicious accidents nearly kill her young son, Grace Stannus, a widowed viscountess, and her son, Matthew, flee their home in the dark of night, their identities concealed. Her predicament goes from bad to worse when she’s left ill and penniless alongside a deserted road in the pouring rain, not realizing the danger she faces is just beginning.

Rather than celebrating his betrothal, Tristan Hawke, the Earl of Adair, seeks refuge at his country estate, hoping to convince himself he hasn’t made a mistake by proposing marriage for all the wrong reasons. His world is upended when his coach strikes a woman. Fearing the worst, Tristan takes Grace and Matthew to his home.

As his lovely and mysterious guest recovers, Tristan is charmed by how kind Grace is--the exact type of person he avoids for fear his temper will crush her. But his efforts to maintain his distance are thwarted by his houseguests as they force him to consider that a gentle spirit might be the perfect antidote to his darkness.

Grace refuses Tristan’s efforts to aid her, certain she must stand on her own, especially since the handsome earl is engaged. But her determination isn’t enough to keep her son safe.

As passions ignite, Grace and Tristan must determine if they can rescue each other from their past demons before fate forces them apart. 

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Widow Grace Stannus is running away to London to protect her young son from his uncle.  Luck is not going her way.  On foot in the rain the pair are struggling to find shelter. 
Tristan Hawke the Earl of Adair has just got engaged but has left his betrothed in London because he needs to get his head straight.  Pushing on through a storm is not sensible.  When his carriage hits a woman in the rain he knows it's his fault. 
Our hero needs to marry quickly to save the house he loves,  but he is afraid his uncontrollable temper is not good for any woman. 
Our heroine  is scared and has no self confidence at all.  Her brother in law is trying to hurt her son, so all she can think to do is hide. 
This book is part of a series but easily read as a stand alone. 
There is as much an adventure as a romance because our protagonists have a huge learning curve to travel.  Self discovery and friendship are the keys to happiness.  The characters are braver than they know and little Matthew is adorable. 
A very enjoyable book,  with a story line that really keeps the pages turning . I will be reading the rest of the series. 

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Lana Williams writes historical romance filled with mystery, adventure, and a pinch of paranormal to stir things up.

Filled with a love of books from an early age, Lana put pen to paper and decided happy endings were a must in any story she created. She writes in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, two growing sons, and two dogs.

She loves hearing from readers! Stop by her website and say hello!

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A Knight´s Quest."Falling for a Knight #1" by Lana Williams. ARC Review.

Lady Sophia struggles to gather the pieces of her life after the devastating attack on Berwick, Scotland, that tore her world apart. Now head of her family, she does all she can to keep them safe and help the people of her city regain what they lost. The arrival of an English knight raises her distrust, especially when he suspects her of stirring unrest. 

Sir Garrick de Bremont’s secret mission in Berwick is to seek out signs of discord. His quest should be simple, yet nothing comes easily in this troubled city where no one is who they seem. The English are not welcome here, especially English knights, who laid siege to the city and killed thousands. 

Sophia has no reason to trust this man but her attraction to him is undeniable. When he helps protect her, she realizes this is a knight like no other. Though he is English and she is firmly on the other side of the border, he makes her long for things that cannot be. 

Rebellion brews in this bustling market city. Can Garrick uncover the cause before he and Sophia lose not only their love but their lives?

Being a spy is difficult in the best of times, but in the reign of Edward the first it is extremely dangerous.  Sir Carrick has been tasked with finding out who is stirring up rebellion in the city of Berwick. Edward has  punished the city a short time  before he doesn't want to have repeat it.
Sophia is the eldest sister of the defeated Lord William,  who is being held by Edward. No longer living at the castle, Sophia and her family must struggle with the remaining residents to make a living. She has a talent as a broker. Finding buyers for other peoples wares and taking goods for her payment. She is doing her best to help as many in the city as she can. Even the ones who blame her family for the terror they suffered.
This is a good medieval romance, with lots of political intrigue. Danger is round every corner. Hardship is a way of life for the people in a defeated city. Our hero has lots of secrets to keep. Some personal and some for his quest. Our heroine is trying to carry too much responsibility for any one woman.
A very enjoyable trip into a harsh historical time.

Lana Williams writes historical romance filled with mystery, adventure, and a pinch of paranormal to stir things up.

Filled with a love of books from an early age, Lana put pen to paper and decided happy endings were a must in any story she created. She writes in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, two growing sons, and two dogs.

She loves hearing from readers! Stop by her website and say hello!

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Trusting the Wolfe.( World of De Wolfe Pack) by Lana Williams. My Review.

Stabbed and left for dead in one of London’s most dangerous neighborhoods, Marcus de Wolfe is astounded when a woman resembling the angel from the famous family legend saves him. Once recovered, he shoves aside his angel’s captivating image to focus on his goal of stopping whoever is smuggling cargo on his ships. 

Left penniless by her wastrel father, seamstress Tessa Maycroft doesn’t trust men, especially not the handsome earl with the golden eyes she saved. To keep others from facing the fate she barely escaped, she offers seamstress apprenticeships for impoverished girls, giving them a chance for a better life. 

But when Marcus appears in her shop and insists there’s a terrible connection between her girls and his ships, she agrees to help him once more. He tempts her to believe there might be more to life than she’s dared to hope. 

Marcus soon realizes Tessa is anything but a simple seamstress. His angel shows him he’s not as dead inside as he believed. Can the passion they find in each other’s arms unite these lonely souls or will the plot they uncover threaten not only their new-found love but their lives?

This is part of the "World of de Wolfe Pack". These are all inspired by Kathryn Le Veque's character William de Wolfe. This one in set in Victorian times with one of his descendants.

Marcus de Wolfe has ventured down to London for two purposes. One to find out why his business and ships are losing money. The other to fulfill his duty to his heritage and find a bride. Since the death of his first wife and childhood sweetheart, he can't risk his heart again. 

Tessa Maycroft is rushing back to her dressmaker shop when she comes across a badly wounded man. He must be out of his mind with blood loss, because he says the strangest things.
Tessa and her aunt have worked hard to make a living, and employ apprentices in the shop to give the girls a way to keep of the streets. If Aunt Betty had not stepped in when Tessa needed her, it could easily been her fate.

This is a beautiful love story with few surprises, but lots of depth. It fits in with the series very well. Our hero, while he may not be as over powering as his ancestor, is fitting for his times. A time when people are just beginning to worry about the poor and downtrodden in the big city. Our heroine fits nicely with this family.  She is strong, independent, caring and will not put up with a man who will not see her worth.

I loved it. Now I must find more from this author.

Lana Williams writes historical romance filled with mystery, adventure, and a pinch of paranormal to stir things up.

Filled with a love of books from an early age, Lana put pen to paper and decided happy endings were a must in any story she created. She writes in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, two growing sons, and two dogs.

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Ps, If you follow the label under this post for " World of De Wolfe" you will find my reviews of others you may like. 

Lost in a Kiss reviews for each book.

Lost in a Kiss.
An Impassioned Redemption. By Sydney Jane Baily.

Jameson Carter owns a gambling riverboat on the Mississippi, he has the ladies who work for him just to keep the men entertained while they are gambling, not in their rooms. Josephine Holland owns a saloon where the women earned a living with a little extra attention to the customers. Jameson will not take advantage of his employees ,so prefers to visit with the ladies who work for Josephine. Although the one he really wants is not available to customers. Someone is set to cause trouble. The saloon is burned, potshots are taken when Jameson and Josephine are walking in the street, and then one of Jamesons girls is shot. They need to find out who is out to kill them. 
  A light hearted fun read, with good characters and a good dose of who dunnit. I will be on the look out for more by this author.

  Love Like A River. By Jill Hughey. 

  Gratia is lonely because her new husband has been away on service to the Emperor for six months, so she goes to visit her sister. Gratia at one time fancied herself in love with the man who later married her sister. While she is visiting, her brother in law comes home from his term of service, bringing with him people who have been at the same place as her husband. One of the women is being overly friendly , she tells Gratia many things that upset her. Leo has had to come chasing across the country to find his wife. After six months away he expected to find her waiting at home. When he finds his wife she is furious with him, because of what she has heard.
  This is a very short story about Trust and learning about each other. Hard to get excited about such a short story.

  Maknab´s Revenge. By Anna Markland.

This is a stand alone novella that links to the FitzRam family series.
 A marvellous medieval romance.
Ingram Maknab is returning home to the Lowlands of Scotland and the home he was ejected from many years before. Kolbrand´s Path is his birthright and he will claim it by any means possible. Ruby Buchan is horrified when her father tells her she has to marry a man she detests just so her brother can be declared heir to Kolbrand´s Path. The man she is to marry is said to have the ear of King David. Ingram is amazed at how easily Ruby falls into his hands ,by trying to run from her betrothed. Things go far too easily . Ruby´s betrothed turns up to prove a big problem .
  I love the series that this is connected to, and this ties up a lose end. As usual with Anna´s books the history shines through to give us a true taste of the life her characters lived. With twists and turns combined with humour and a beautiful love story. I read every one of Anna Markland´s books I can get my hands on. 

  Winter Wind By Nancy Morse.

  This is a Native American Historical romance. It reads like a continuation of a series. 
Black Moon is a war chief of the Lakota people. He has been out scouting the area , and watching the ever increasing number of bluecoat soldiers and white settlers come into the lands of his people. When he returns to his village it is to hear from a trader that another tribe has suffered at the hands of the Bluecoats with many women and children being murdered. Katie is Black moon´s white wife , the daughter of a trader killed when the soliders wiped out a village he was trading in. They have been together for a few years , and have suffered the loss of their first child at birth. With this news of the bluecoats latest killings Black moon must lead his people to war. What effect will this have on his wife ?
  I found this story spends too many words describing things in a way that might make sense to the Native Americans reading it , but for me being English not so much. Possibly if I had read the books that I assume came before I would have enjoyed it more. 

  Cherished Protector of Her Heart. By Laurel O´Donnell.
  This story is a follow up to Angel´s Assassin, which I have already read. Because of that I don´t want to tell you too much about this incase it spoils the preceding book for you. I will say that if you have a man who was sold into slavery by his father as a child ,then trained as an assassin, You must expect his past to come and bite him. Our hero has won the love of a wellborn Lady, and the wedding is about to take place. The nobles that come to attend do not all have good intentions.
Definitly an entertaining read , This author never fails to please.

  The Morgans Of Rocky Ridge, Will. By Margery Scott.

  This is a historical western romance, part of the Morgans of Rocky Ridge series. 
Will has come to town to help repair his brother´s saloon after a big brawl almost destroyed it. Because it is near the independence day celebrations the hotel is full. He finds lodging with a young widow for the price of repairs to her boarding house. Will has every intention of leaving town after the repairs are finished ,and going to try his luck on the new gold fields. Virginia is struggling to cope with the repairs to her house and the grief of her young son. He has hardly spoken to her since his father died. Virginia knows her son blames her for his father´s death , and in her mind she does as well.
  This is a sweet romance set in the west in 1865. When the women felt the need to be perfect ,and the men the need to protect. I found this an enjoyable read, even though it is not really my normal reading style. It is just a little too sweet and innocent for my taste. 

  Knight´s Kiss. By Lana Williams. 

  This is a medieval romance, set in England 1249.
Sir Hugh is visiting the market city of Ermine on behalf of his friend . The lord of this city is rumoured to be having meetings with other Lords with treasonous intentions. It is Hugh´s job to find out if it is true, and if possible find out who else is involved. Lisa is a widow who brews and sells the best ale in the area. Her sister is working up at the keep for the Lord. Lisa is ordered by the Lord´s steward to find out what the visiting Knights are after, if she doesn´t do as she is told her sister will suffer.
  This is from an author I have never read before. It is quite short but is enough to tell me That I will be looking for more from her. There is intrigue ,action and a good dose of romance. I really enjoyed it. 


  TAME A HONEYMOON HEART. By Cynthia Woolf.
  This book is set in Colorado 1893 and is obviously an after the H.E.A.

Duncan and Catherine have been married for several years and have two young children. Duncan has just received a letter that could give him an inheritance. They do not need it , but to find he has family that he knew nothing about spurs his curiosity. Duncan plans for a honeymoon that they never had. That way he can meet up with some old friends and find out if he wants to claim his birthright. Catherine is enjoying the life they have now on a horse breeding ranch. She has a little secret of her own that she will not tell Duncan just yet. 

This book is a teaser to me , because I have never read any from this author before. Now I have to go and find the books that this one follows. The story that this hints at sounds really fun. Both Duncan and Cat are intriguing characters. Duncan has a history with the famous Bill Cody and his Wild West Show, and Catherine obviously has a reason to be a crack shot. I am definitely going to look for the other books.


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