Anthony Blake is in love
with his best friend's sister, Sophia Elliot. But his plans to court her
are put on hold when he is forced to resume his role as an undercover
spy for the Crown. A secret document listing the names of the entire
network of British spies-including his own-has been stolen. To protect
Sophia, Anthony cuts off all ties to her and exchanges his life as an
honorable earl for the façade of a flirtatious playboy.
Heartbroken and confused, Sophia travels to India, hoping to find
healing in one of the most exotic regions of the British Empire. But the
exotic land isn't as restful as she had hoped. Instead, she finds
herself embroiled in a mystery of a missing sea captain, a possible
murder, and a plot that could involve the prince of India. And when
Anthony appears at the British Residency, asking questions and keeping
his distance from her, she is stunned.
She still loves him, and,
in her heart, she knows he loves her too. But how can she rebuild her
relationship with him if he won't confide in her? Does she dare offer
her heart to him a second time, or will their love be lost under the
India sun?
Opening line:
"Anthony Blake, the new Earl of Wilshire, stepped from white'sGentleman's Club with a light heart and a smile on his face."
On
the eve that Anthony Blake was going to propose to his best friend's
sister, he is thrust back into the British spying game that he thought
he left behind. Because of the danger his mission would bring to hs
family and loved ones he cuts off his relationship with Sophia Elliott
and resume his guise as a "womanizer."
Poor Sophia! She thought her
and Anthony had a spark of affection for each other and now he's
traveling the globe and flirting with all the women. How could she be so
wrong about him? She decides to get away from England and explore a
different country. And she's loving her adventure...until all of a
sudden, Anthony Blake is there beside her. She's hurt, confused and
angry. And she still loves him.
Trying not to blow his cover,
Anthony has a hard time concentrating on his mission while Sophia is
giving him the cold shoulder Or reminding him that they are brother and
sister (as he stated in his letter when he broke ties with her.).
But it doesn't matter if he's trying to protect her. There's romance, intrigue and a murder.
I
enjoyed this story! It clipped along with the tension and witty banter
and mystery. I really did like how the characters were kind to each
other and cared about each other. Other than the villain, of course.
Thanks to netgalle and Shadow Mountain for the early read!
5 STARS
He's the most fearsome sheriff in the West. A force to be reckoned with. The stuff of legend.
So is she. . . . May the best sheriff win.
Paisley
Bell knows the eccentric people of Savage Wells. From the absentminded
shopkeeper who always thinks she's been robbed to the young man who has
returned shell-shocked from the war, Paisley has compassion for them
all. When the sheriff up and leaves town, Paisley steps up and assumes
the responsibility, partly because she loves the work, but also because
she needs the income to take care of her sick father. So when the town
council decides that the position of sheriff should really go to a man,
Paisley finds herself fighting to prove that she's the perfect candidate
for the job, even though she wears a skirt.
Cade O'Brien is
heartily sick of shooting people. In his many years as a lawman, Cade
has seen his share of blood and violence. So when he answers an
advertisement for a sheriff job in the sleepy town of Savage Wells, he
believes he's found the peace and quiet he's always desired. But when he
discovers that his biggest competition for the job is a woman, he
begins to question his decisions.
Tension between the two begins
to sizzle when both Cade and Paisley realize the attraction they have
for each other, but when Paisley's former beau shows up in town, along
with a band of bank robbers, the blossoming relationship between the two
sheriffs is tested. They will have to work together to thwart the bank
robbers and keep the town safe.
First line:
"Sheriff Cade O'Brien was heartily sick of shooting people."
And
with that line we know we are about to begin a fun and witty ride into
the Wild West, courtesy of Sarah M. Eden, who is also fun and witty.
The
Sheriff of Savage Wells (nice name!) has up and left his post for
trees. Now, Savage Wells needs a new sheriff and the application pool is
full of men and one woman.
Paisley Bell filled the temporary
position and feels she should keep the job. But most people is the
1800's don't think a woman should be the sheriff. Paisley is spunky and
smart and the conversation between her and Cade is brilliant. Paisley is
also very caring and loves her little town.
Cade O'Brien is sick of
rounding up and/or shooting bad guys. He wants to move somewhere boring.
Savage Wells may just be the place. He also doesn't want any
complications but Paisley might be a problem to that goal.
The characters in the book are all unique and it's easy to fall in love with them.
Sarah Eden is a great storyteller and writer. You should read her books!!
Thanks to Shadow Mountain and Netgalley for the early read!
V: a tad bit
L: in this day and age? No!
S: holding hands *blushes* talk of courting *blushes*
5 STARS
After five long years,
Georgiana McLaughlin returns to the only place she's ever considered
home the same place she stole a kiss from Ridge Carson under the
"kissing tree." But this time he's a man, and reconciling their past is
just the beginning. You'll find yourself applauding each new chapter
filled with fun, romance, and adventure in this captivating, heartfelt
tale of love, friendship, and finding your way back.
First line:
"Georgie ran behind the tree in a fit of giggles, slowly peeking around to see if he had followed her."
Cute romance.
Georgie is pulled from the only life and family she knows by her mother who is trying to recover from a broken heart to move to NYC. After five years, Georgie returns to help her grandfather on the cattle ranch he owns. Enter the boy, who also works on the ranch. Sparks start a-flyin' but Georgie is close to a man in NYC.
I was often confused by the switch in point of views and characters. It seems the author threw in a chapter or paragraph just to make sure we new backdrop. Sometimes Ridge, the main love interest, lost his Colorado accent. I didn't remember Georgie and her best friend getting back together but then suddenly it was convenient for the story and they were.
But the biggest thing that took me out of the story was the convenient rescues. In the middle of a storm, far from home, petrified at the tree limb flying toward your head? No problem! Ridge is there! Hurt your foot and need it stitched? No problem! Ridge can stitch you right up! It got a little annoying toward the end. No person can have that great timing.
This book was a clean romance which I give points for.
Rating: PG
V: No
L: No
S: No. Kissing
Liked:
Georgie
Grandpa
Disliked:
Convenience of being in the right place at the right time.
3 STARS
