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Expected Release Date: June 20, 2011
Publisher: Carina Press
Imprint: N/A
Author’s Website: http://www.karenwritesromance.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 1, Merry Widows
Series Best Read In Order: N/A
Steam Level: Hot

At 31 years old and a widow, the Dowager Lady Renwick has never been able to indulge in satisfying bed sport. Her deceased husband was much older than she was, and let’s just say he was no master of the sensual arts. Finally out of mourning, she decides that it’s time for her to indulge in an affair — and who better to do it with than the incredibly sexy Garrett Walker, a known rake who is also every matchmaking mama’s dream?

Garrett enters into the affair knowing that Lady Julia is only a temporary amusement. What he didn’t expect, however, was her beautiful responsiveness and his own possessive pride in teaching her about carnal enjoyment. In a very short time, he realizes that not only does he not want his affair to end the Season, but that he also can’t imagine spending his life with anyone other than Julia.

Sometimes you just need a good historical novella, and this story came to me at the perfect time. While I of course enjoy longer works, I did feel that this was just the right length for the story that needed to be told. The chemistry between Julia and Garrett was wonderful, and I’ve always been a fan of the “affair that turns to love” plot line. The chemistry was wonderful, the love scenes were very well done, and while their relationship progressed very quickly, I never doubted their feelings for one another.

Recommended for fans of widows daring to be scandalous, young rakes blindsided by love, and a sweetly romantic Grand Gesture.

A very enthusiastic 4/5 Stars.