The Wonder of Love (The Book of Love #11) by Meara Platt. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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She was in danger. He meant to protect her. But could he protect his heart?

More Regency fun as The Book of Love brings together two reluctant hearts.

Willow Farthingale never meant to punch Taunton’s magistrate, Shayne Brayden, in the nose. And she certainly did not set the fire that destroyed the coaching inn’s carriage house the very morning she was to leave for London and her society debut. But she might have seen who did, and now the handsome magistrate is not letting her out of his protection until the culprits are safely rounded up. Well, if he’s going to hold her in town under his watchful eye, then she may as well use the time productively and test out those love recipes in The Book of Love on him.

Shayne Brayden knew the fiery-haired Willow was trouble the moment he set eyes on her, but if she had seen the villains who set the carriage house fire, then it was possible they’d also seen her. He did not care how irritating she was, or how desperately he wanted to kiss her, he was going to do his duty and protect her.

But how was he to protect his heart, especially when she was toting that book on love around, and its ‘recipes’ seemed to be working on him? 

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Willow Farthingale and her sisters were on their way to London when trouble struck.  There are some men that have since been arrested,  but that doesn't mean the trouble is over.  It doesn't look like they will be going anywhere soon.  

Shayne Braydon is the magistrate in Taunton and has his hands full with prisoners,  and trying to keep a beautiful woman and her family safe is quite a distraction. 

This is definitely a fun historical romance.  You couldn't find two more different people, but they certainly fit.  

Lots of excitement and a few giggles.  

This is part of a series but easily read on it's own.  

Great fun.  

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Meara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.

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Kiss of the Lyon (The Lyon's Den Connected World) by Meara Platt. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Enter the world of the most notorious gambling den in London, where matches are made... unusually. Welcome to the world of THE LYON'S DEN: The Black Widow of Whitehall Connected World, where the underground of Regency London thrives... and loves.

He was only supposed to win the high stakes game of chance, not a bride along with it.

Lord Matthew Lyon is often called upon by the Crown because of his mathematical brilliance, and participating in a high stakes game of chance at the notorious Lyon’s Den should have been the easy part of his assignment...only it goes terribly wrong. He wins the pot, as expected since his probability calculations never fail. But no one calculated on his winning the hand of Lady Danielle Haverfield, daughter of the Earl of Haverfield, the prime suspect in a treason plot against the Crown and the very man he is assigned to bring down.

She was only trying to stop her brother from gambling his life away.

Lady Danielle Haverfield knew she did not belong in the Lyon’s Den, but she had to stop her brother before he gambled away his entire inheritance. Not only did she fail to stop him, but she’s ruined her life as well. Lady Dove-Lyon will not allow her brother to go unpunished, even though the handsome Scottish lord who’s wiped him out is willing to forgive the debt. But the Black Widow of Whitehall has a fearsome reputation to maintain. Someone is going to have to pay for her brother’s inability to pay up, and she’s decided it is to be Danielle. Well, the handsome Scot could have asked for her only for the one night, but he’s proposed marriage instead.

Can their love survive his secrets and her father’s betrayal?

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Lady Danielle Haverfield us trying to stop her brother from trouble, only to end up in worse trouble herself.  The gambling house known as the Lyon's Den is really no place for a Lady to be found. 

Lord Matthew Lyon must find a way into the lives of a certain family to find a traitor.  His aunt's gambling house is just the place to do it.  

A fun historical romance with lovely characters.  

An other good addition to the Lyon's Den series. 

Good Fun. 

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Meara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.

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The Heart of Love (The Book of Love #9) by Meara Platt. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Welcome to Regency England and the Farthingales of Chipping Way.

Heather Farthingale has always dreamed of marrying a marquess and that dream is about to come true. She has made a brilliant match with a handsome, wealthy nobleman who is everything elegant and refined that irreverent Highlander, Captain Robert MacLauren, is not. So why does the Book of Love keep pointing her toward Robbie? And why does her heart insist on listening?

Robert MacLauren earned his wicked reputation as a womanizing hound, and never had an interest in courtship until he met Heather Farthingale. When a Highlander falls in love, it is forever, and he knows there will be no one for him but this lass with big, pixie eyes, who puts magic in his heart. How can he convince her to trust him?

Does this mysterious Book of Love have the power to bring true hearts together?

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Miss Heather Farthingale has exactly what she's wanted since she was a child. Her betrothal to a Marquess even made her parents happy.  Unfortunately as soon as a certain Scot comes back to town her heart is fighting for control over her head.  

Captain Robert MacLauren promised to read a certain book with Heather and he's dreading it.  He has read it by himself and it confirmed what he's known all along.  

Our tormented hero has a battle on his hands, one he doesn't think he should win.  

A tense and worrying time is ahead for everyone.  The characters are fabulous and loveable.  If you have read the previous books in the series you will have met many of them before.  Although  you can read this on it's own.  

I loved it.  

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Meara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.

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The Gift of Love (The Book of Love #8) by Meara Platt. Historical Romance Release & ARC review.

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Will The Book of Love bring Dahlia Farthingale the gift of love?

Dahlia Farthingale thought magic would happen when she was the next to have The Book of Love. But instead, the elegant lord she thought would propose to her wound up humiliating her in front of all of her family and friends. She is now convinced no man can possibly want her, especially not handsome Royal Navy captain Ronan Brayden. Ronan can make a brilliant aristocratic match for himself, so why is he insisting on reading the book with her?

Ronan Brayden knows he has his work cut out for him when it comes to Dahlia, for she is the only woman he will have. He knew it the moment he kissed her after she got the pea in the Twelfth Night cake and he got the matching bean.

She will always be his Queen Pea, but how does he convince her of it after her former beau has crushed the confidence out of her? 

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Dahlia Farthingale doesn't need to read the "Book of Love" that is being passed around the family because she already has someone who has been writing her love letters.  Unfortunately that could mean she has missed vital information. Our sweet heroine takes a serious blow to her self-confidence. 

Captain Ronan Brayden holds an important post in the Royal Navy and he needs to persuade men of influence to vote his way.  That might not happen if certain rumors persist. 

Our brave hero knows exactly what he wants and how to get it.  

Lots of innocent fun with a beautiful love story. 

This sweet historical romance is part of a series where each book can be read on it's own but it involves the same two wonderful families you will meet in each one.  

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Meara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.

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The Chance of Love (The Book of Love #7) by Meara Platt. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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How could someone so buttoned up shoot fire through his blood the way she did?

Holly Farthingale is a young widow who hardly knew her husband before he went off to war and met his untimely end. She does not want to go through the pain of that loss again and intends never to marry. But now that she has come to London to chaperone her younger sisters during their debut season, her family is shoving The Book of Love at her and insisting she discover the meaning of true love.

When she meets Joshua Brayden, the handsome army captain who has captured the heart of every young debutante in London, she wants no part of him. The more determined she is to avoid him, the more determined he is to win her heart. As secrets from her past come back to haunt her and may place her life in danger, Joshua knows he must marry Holly to protect her.

But will Holly dare take a second chance on love? 

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Young widow Holly Farthingale has had her self-confidence whittled away by her husband and his family.  Now she tries to hide herself among the older ladies.  She refuses to have anything to do with that pesky book.

Army Captain Joshua Brayden comes from a family of strong characters with a very protective streak.  The beautiful widow needs to break out of her cocoon.  He knows the signs of someone with battle fatigue. 

This historical romance is a lot of fun with some danger.  All the characters are very easy to fall in love with.  The "Book of Love" is what ties the series together as it's passed from one person to the next.  Each book can be read alone,  but they are all fun in different ways so I recommend reading them all.  

Really good fun.

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Meara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.

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The Kiss of Love (The Book of Love #6) by Meara Platt. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Will The Book of Love find a way to bring these two souls together?

Honey Farthingale has a devastating secret that could destroy her chance of ever finding love. For this reason, she has sworn off marriage. But if she is to live out the rest of her days as a spinster, what harm can there be in stealing a kiss from the season's most sought after bachelor, the handsome as sin Earl of Wycke? Yet, she dares not get too close to him, for he has the power to steal her heart and make her wish for things that can never be.

Thomas Halford, Earl of Wycke, is determined to discover why Honey Farthingale keeps running away from him, when every other debutante is throwing themselves at his feet. She claims she will never marry, but when she asks him for a kiss, he is more than willing to oblige. However, he wants more from this beautiful girl who has stolen his heart. Despite his family troubles and Honey's reluctance, can this jaded earl find love?

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Honey Farthingale has recently learned a devastating family secret that has made her decide she can never marry.  Before she hides herself away and concentrates on the family business she will enjoy a weekend party.

Thomas Halford, Earl of Wycke is holding a weekend party at his country estate.  He hopes being there will help his mother,  and he wants to get to know the one woman who hides from him.  

A very emotional historical romance that has fascinating characters.  That pesky "Book Of Love" is at it again.  Weaving it's magic for those who read it.  A vicious woman is intent on mischief and an illness that was not well understood in those days causes heartache.  

Each book in the series can easily be read alone, but be warned you will be tempted to buy them all.  

Good fun.

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Meara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.

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The Scent of Love (The Book of Love #5) by Meara Platt. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Will The Book of Love work its magic on Belle and Finn?

Belle Farthingale knows something is wrong in the family business and is worried her father has gotten in over his head. She needs Finn Brayden’s help to get him out of trouble, but after their humiliating encounter at Lady Dayne’s tea party, will he ever speak to her again?

Finn Brayden has one rule: never mix business with pleasure. But that rule is about to be shot to bits by the luscious Belle Farthingale. There’s something about her that he can’t resist. She gets his heart thrumming and senses reeling. When she comes to him seeking help, why does he suddenly feel he’s the one in need of protection? Belle is very persuasive, and he’s in danger of falling in love. 

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Belle Farthingale is the "nose" in her family's perfume business. At the moment though, she and her sister have been sent to their uncle's house in London to enjiy the season and maybe find husbands.  Belle knows that's never going to happen for her because of her weakness.  That's fine for her because she loves making the perfumes.

Finn Brayden comes from a family of big strong men and he is a well respected financial advisor. When a young lady he rescued a few months, ago comes to him for help his protective instinct kicks into high gear.  

A really fun story with fabulous characters.  There is a villian threatening our heroine's family.  Can our hero fix it??  It's very emotional at times because of our heroine's doubts. 

This is part of a fabulous series that should be read in order, but each book can be read alone.  

Great fun.

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Meara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.

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Song of Love (Book of Love #4) by Meara Platt. Historical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Welcome to more Regency fun and frolic in the romantic, bestselling Book of Love series. Now Violet Farthingale must put The Book of Love to the test to capture Romulus Brayden’s heart.

What makes a man fall in love? Violet Farthingale is desperate to know, because she has just been caught in Captain Romulus Brayden’s home with her gown unlaced and his hands too far up her legs to explain away. It was an innocent misunderstanding, of course. She was attacked by bees, and he came to her rescue. No one seems to care that nothing happened. She is now forced to marry this handsome stranger. Everyone knows Farthingales only marry for love, so how does she make this big and brawny Royal Navy captain fall in love with her? And how will she fall in love with him in under a week?

Romulus Brayden has always loved the sea, and now it seems he’ll have to learn to love Violet Farthingale, because she is going to be his wife. Honor demands it. After all, he did have his hands on her luscious body, and while her behavior was innocent, his certainly was not. Lusting for Violet is not the same as wanting her as his wife, but there is no way out of this scrape without ruining her, and this he will not do. She is insisting on their reading The Book of Love together. Well, why not? Braydens marry for love.

Can this book lead them to love before he is recalled to duty hunting down pirates along the Cornwall coast? 

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Violet Farthingale was happily reading the book given to her by her family when she was attacked.  

Captain Romulus Brayden has just bought a new house when screaming alerts him to a problem.  Little did he realize that rescuing the lady would be witnessed by the smallest but most influential gossip in town.  

Our little songbird learns that some people do unkind things with good intentions and others kind things with bad intentions. 

Our hero has a very good instinct about people,  which he will definitely need. 

A really fun story with very loveable characters.  I have read and enjoyed each book in this series. Each book can be read separately.

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Meara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.

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