CONGRATULATIONS
to the Winner of
by Amelia Grey
I will email debp for her snail mail info.
Thank you to all who entered.
Showing posts with label Never a Bride. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Never a Bride. Show all posts
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Winner of Never a Bride by Amelia Grey
I will email debp for her snail mail info.
Thank you to all who entered.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Review and Giveaway - Never a Bride by Amelia Grey
Can a woman trust a fiancé who has abandoned her for six years? Can a man trust a betrothed he finds kissing another man? Never a Bride
by Amelia Grey.
My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0
I really liked the concept of this story although I didn’t feel it quite made top of the line in execution. Still, a good paced, sensual, easy read historical romance.
Mirabella determined that the best way she can find the rouge who ruined her cousin is to allow certain men to kiss her while she checks for a telltale mark. I liked Mirabella’s character but she is almost too reckless and too flippant about her reputation as she tries to find the seducer she seeks. Perhaps she really thinks she is on the shelf since her fiancé, who never even met her, has been gone six years.
Viscount Camden Stonehurst set off to America not just to avoid an unwanted betrothal but to get away from a scandal from a prior betrothal and also to make his own fortune. He returns to a family summons with a threat that the engagement will be broken because of his delay. He would not particularly care until he discovers that his family desperately needs the marriage settlements. As a result of his first lost love Camden doesn’t trust women and is only looking for a biddable wife. He isn’t inclined to risk marriage with a strong-headed, independent young woman, no matter how enchanting. Particularly he isn’t going to go through with wedding a girl he catches kissing at the first social event he attends hoping to meet her.
The pair agree to pretend to continue the engagement for the sake of their families. The subterfuge creates an opportunity for some fun bantering and for friendship and romance to develop. I loved their first meeting which occurred before they knew who each other was. That created an air of mystery and an elemental attraction. Unfortunately, even there, Mirabella was reckless with her behavior.
The whole kissing and reputation scandal seemed to not ring right to me - maybe because it doesn't match the blurb. It would be bad enough that the young bucks were talking in the clubs about a girl they kissed in the garden but to get caught in such a situation by her chaperon and her fiancé seemed a bit too contrived. Her investigative kissing had only been going on for a few weeks before Camden’s return and it apparently never became a full blown scandal. Yet there were hints in the gossip sheets, the talk among the men and snubs by some of the respectable matrons. I suppose it was just on the brink of becoming exposed when Camden returned to put an end to her kissing forays. Although that didn’t end some of her other adventures.
The story moved along well with a lot of charm in the relationship. I liked how sweetly honest and open Mirabella is in her encounters with Camden and I really liked how Camden succumbed to the intelligence and natural innocence of Mirabella. All in all this is a solid romance read if not completely enchanting for me.
TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY FOR THE BOOK:
1. Visit the author's website and tell me something you learned there.
Alternative comment: Comment on the review or tell me what you think is a reasonable length of time for an engagement in Regency times.
Please leave your e-mail!
2. For an extra entry, become a follower or tell me if you are already a follower.
3. For another entry, blog, facebook, tweet (any of those networks!) about this giveaway and tell me where you did.
(Three total entries possible.)
It isn't necessary to use separate entries unless you want them in different chronological order.
* This contest is open US and Canada only.
* No P.O. Boxes Please - for shipping reasons.
* This contest will close 10:00 PM (Central) on October 11, 2010. The winner will be randomly selected from all entries.
by Amelia Grey.- Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; Reprint edition (September 1, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1402239785
- ISBN-13: 978-1402239786
My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0
Her name is on everyone’s lips . . .Review:
When he left for America six years ago, the handsome Viscount Stonehurst never suspected that he would return home to England to find his lovely fiancé embroiled in the scandal of the decade. The woman he planned on making his wife has been kissing every man in London . . . except him!
But scandal doesn’t matter in search of the truth . . .
Engaged and then abandoned, Mirabella Wittingham is determined to find the man who drove her cousin to suicide, even if it means ruining her reputation and disgracing herself in the process . . .
When her plans go awry, Mirabella has no choice but to turn to her long-lost fiancé for help. But can she trust the man who deserted her so many years ago, or is he destined to fail her yet again?
I really liked the concept of this story although I didn’t feel it quite made top of the line in execution. Still, a good paced, sensual, easy read historical romance.
Mirabella determined that the best way she can find the rouge who ruined her cousin is to allow certain men to kiss her while she checks for a telltale mark. I liked Mirabella’s character but she is almost too reckless and too flippant about her reputation as she tries to find the seducer she seeks. Perhaps she really thinks she is on the shelf since her fiancé, who never even met her, has been gone six years.
Viscount Camden Stonehurst set off to America not just to avoid an unwanted betrothal but to get away from a scandal from a prior betrothal and also to make his own fortune. He returns to a family summons with a threat that the engagement will be broken because of his delay. He would not particularly care until he discovers that his family desperately needs the marriage settlements. As a result of his first lost love Camden doesn’t trust women and is only looking for a biddable wife. He isn’t inclined to risk marriage with a strong-headed, independent young woman, no matter how enchanting. Particularly he isn’t going to go through with wedding a girl he catches kissing at the first social event he attends hoping to meet her.
The pair agree to pretend to continue the engagement for the sake of their families. The subterfuge creates an opportunity for some fun bantering and for friendship and romance to develop. I loved their first meeting which occurred before they knew who each other was. That created an air of mystery and an elemental attraction. Unfortunately, even there, Mirabella was reckless with her behavior.
The whole kissing and reputation scandal seemed to not ring right to me - maybe because it doesn't match the blurb. It would be bad enough that the young bucks were talking in the clubs about a girl they kissed in the garden but to get caught in such a situation by her chaperon and her fiancé seemed a bit too contrived. Her investigative kissing had only been going on for a few weeks before Camden’s return and it apparently never became a full blown scandal. Yet there were hints in the gossip sheets, the talk among the men and snubs by some of the respectable matrons. I suppose it was just on the brink of becoming exposed when Camden returned to put an end to her kissing forays. Although that didn’t end some of her other adventures.
The story moved along well with a lot of charm in the relationship. I liked how sweetly honest and open Mirabella is in her encounters with Camden and I really liked how Camden succumbed to the intelligence and natural innocence of Mirabella. All in all this is a solid romance read if not completely enchanting for me.
xxx
Thank you to Sourcebooks for this book to read and review.TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY FOR THE BOOK:
1. Visit the author's website and tell me something you learned there.
Alternative comment: Comment on the review or tell me what you think is a reasonable length of time for an engagement in Regency times.
Please leave your e-mail!
2. For an extra entry, become a follower or tell me if you are already a follower.
3. For another entry, blog, facebook, tweet (any of those networks!) about this giveaway and tell me where you did.
(Three total entries possible.)
It isn't necessary to use separate entries unless you want them in different chronological order.
* This contest is open US and Canada only.
* No P.O. Boxes Please - for shipping reasons.
* This contest will close 10:00 PM (Central) on October 11, 2010. The winner will be randomly selected from all entries.
Monday, September 13, 2010
It's Monday! What are you Reading September 13, 2010?
This meme starts at One Person's Journey Through A World of Books!
What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.
I finished four good books last week!
I posted two reviews and one book giveaway.
I need to get back to work on a few overdue reviews.
I hope to do better visiting a bit this week. We'll see how it works out.
These were last week's posts plus several Winner posts not listed.
Finished Reading:
PB: Sin Undone (Demonica, Book 5)
by Larissa Ione. See the Review and Hachette Giveaway posted 9/10.
PB: Last to Die
by Kate Brady. I definitely like this author! Author Guest Post, Review and Hachette Giveaway 9/15.
Kindle: ---------
Audible: Mockingjay (The Final Book of The Hunger Games)
by Suzanne Collins. If you haven't read this series I highly recommend it!
Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.
Line Edits: YAY the eTreasures new website it working!! Two new releases just posted.
Currently reading:
PB: Never a Bride by Amelia Grey. The print book came in last week so I just started it.
Audible: Inside Out (Harlequin Teen)
by Maria V. Snyder. This is continuing my YA bent right now. This is another author I really like. :)
Upcoming books:
PB: Renters Win, Home Owners Lose: Revealing the Biggest Scam in America
by Tom Graneau. Pump it up Author Guest Blog September 22 and Review September 23.
PB: Two Lethal Lies
by Annie Solomon. Hachette review and giveaway on September 29.
I have seven books lined up already for October so I will be starting those soon too.
I finished four good books last week!
I posted two reviews and one book giveaway.
I need to get back to work on a few overdue reviews.
I hope to do better visiting a bit this week. We'll see how it works out.
These were last week's posts plus several Winner posts not listed.
Review and
- Giveaway of Sin Undone
by Larissa Ione
- Review of The Island: A Novel
by Elin Hilderbrand
Finished Reading:
PB: Sin Undone (Demonica, Book 5)
by Larissa Ione. See the Review and Hachette Giveaway posted 9/10.PB: Last to Die
by Kate Brady. I definitely like this author! Author Guest Post, Review and Hachette Giveaway 9/15.Product DescriptionPB: The second small "Tell HQ" review book. I liked this quick easy read.
A ruthless killer hides in plain sight, someone no one believes is capable of murder. Within a week, six women will be murdered, all punished for their dark pasts. Detective Dani Cole is determined to track down this serial killer whose victims include a young
woman she pulled out of a life of crime. Her investigation leads her to a photography foundation and the renowned photographer Mitch Sheridan, a man she she fell in love with years ago but has tried to forget. Dani and Mitch are instantly attracted to each other again, though their troubled pasts keep them from getting too close. Together, through the course of the investigation, they unearth a dark chain of deception that leads to a killer who is closer than they think.
Kindle: ---------
Audible: Mockingjay (The Final Book of The Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins. If you haven't read this series I highly recommend it!Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.Line Edits: YAY the eTreasures new website it working!! Two new releases just posted.
Currently reading:
PB: Never a Bride
by Amelia Grey. The print book came in last week so I just started it.Her name is on everyone’s lips . . .Kindle ------
But scandal doesn’t matter in search of the truth . . .Engaged and then abandoned, Mirabella Wittingham is determined to find the man who drove her cousin to suicide, even if it means ruining her reputation and disgracing herself in the process . . . When her plans go awry, Mirabella has no choice but to turn to her long-lost fiancé for help. But can she trust the man who deserted her so many years ago, or is he destined to fail her yet again?
Audible: Inside Out (Harlequin Teen)
by Maria V. Snyder. This is continuing my YA bent right now. This is another author I really like. :)Product DescriptionLine Edits: I have several more books I am formatting for release.
"Imagine every space in this room filled with people. Constantly being jostled and pushed. In the lower levels there is no quiet place. No peace. To a scrub, this room is paradise."
I drew a deep breath. I'd spoken more in one burst to this stranger whose room I'd invaded than anyone else in weeks. And with a single word he could alert the Pop Cops and send me to the Chomper. We stared at each other for a few heartbeats.
Before I could retreat he said, "My name's Riley Narelle Ashon. Any time you need peace, you're welcome to use my hideaway."
I'm Trella. I'm a scrub. A nobody. One of thousands who work the lower levels, keeping Inside clean for the Uppers. I've got one friend, do my job and try to avoid the Pop Cops. So what if I occasionally use the pipes to sneak around the Upper levels? The only neck at risk is my own...until I accidentally start a rebellion and become the go-to girl to lead a revolution.
Upcoming books:
PB: Renters Win, Home Owners Lose: Revealing the Biggest Scam in America
by Tom Graneau. Pump it up Author Guest Blog September 22 and Review September 23.PB: Two Lethal Lies
by Annie Solomon. Hachette review and giveaway on September 29.I have seven books lined up already for October so I will be starting those soon too.
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