ASIN: B00C4W7GYK
ISBN-13: 978-1455549344
Publisher: Grand Central
Line: Forever Yours
Release Date: Sep 3, 2013
Pages: 117
Digital Retail: .99
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Genre: Historical
Heat Level: Sensual
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"Anne Barton is a delightful new voice in historical romance!"
--Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author on Once She Was Tempted
TO ALL THE RAKES I'VE LOVED BEFORE
After being jilted by her former beau, Miss Amelia Wimple retreated to her Mayfair town house and her ever-growing collection of gossips rags. Now, almost two years later, not even her beloved cousins, Rose and Olivia Sherbourne, can persuade her to give love another chance. But an unexpected midnight caller may open her heart once more.
Lord Stephen Brookes is the prince of pleasure, the duke of decadence-and it seems his exploits have finally caught up with him. When Stephen comes to Amelia seeking refuge, she can't deny him . . . or the intense desire he sparks. As he attempts to heal her broken heart, they indulge in a private passion unlike anything either has experienced. Stephen knows sweet, sensual Amelia is meant to be his one and only. Now, he will do whatever it takes to convince her that a rake really can change his ways.
(a sexy Regency novella of 25,000 words)
Review
Generally I'm not overly fond of novellas because there doesn't seem to be enough character or plot development. This sweet short story is an exception. In just over a hundred pages, I fell in love with Amelia and Stephen and thoroughly enjoyed their romance.
Two years ago, on what should have been her engagement announcement, Amelia's fiance jilted her and eloped, leaving her humiliated. To make the situation worse, her mother created a huge scene, increasing the embarrassment and scandal. Stephen, Lord Brooke, her almost fiance's best friend does his best to help smooth over the situation. Amelia decides to withdraw from society and has lived quietly since.
One night, Stephen is badly beaten for not paying back a gambling loan he took from a loan shark. A friend brings him to Amelia's home, knowing her mother is away. The two of them have always had a friendly rapport, but during the intimacy of Amelia caring for him, it escalates to attraction.
The rake Stephen decides that he needs to reform, and that Amelia is the one for him. These two were just perfect for each other, and it was a delight to watch them fall in love. This book was uplifting, and it makes me want to read more by Anne Barton.
Reviewed by Rose