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Wise Woman #2
Enticing the Earl
Only His Passion. . .
With his estate near bankruptcy, Simon Blakesworth, Earl of Hartsfield already has a perilous secret to keep. Still, when he finds Mia Featherstone badly beaten, he doesn't hesitate to shelter her in his home. . .and offer marriage to protect the lovely healer from her attacker. But Mia is concealing a danger this honorable earl never imagined--and can't resist. . .
Can Save Her Love. . .
Mia's valuable discovery on Simon's land saved her patients' lives. Now the only way she can help the man she's always loved save his home is to secretly find the rest of a cache of hidden artifacts. But their passion is making it impossible for Mia to ever walk away--even from a love that may not survive the truth. . .
With his estate near bankruptcy, Simon Blakesworth, Earl of Hartsfield already has a perilous secret to keep. Still, when he finds Mia Featherstone badly beaten, he doesn't hesitate to shelter her in his home. . .and offer marriage to protect the lovely healer from her attacker. But Mia is concealing a danger this honorable earl never imagined--and can't resist. . .
Can Save Her Love. . .
Mia's valuable discovery on Simon's land saved her patients' lives. Now the only way she can help the man she's always loved save his home is to secretly find the rest of a cache of hidden artifacts. But their passion is making it impossible for Mia to ever walk away--even from a love that may not survive the truth. . .
242 pages, Paperback
First published October 17, 2013
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Christie Kelley
18 books163 followersAward winning author Christie Kelley writes Regency set historical romances from her home in Maryland. When not writing, she is usually in the garden, fixing something around the house and surrounded by her two sons and two Siberian cats.
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August 15, 2013
This was a solid addition to Christie Kelley's new trilogy of wise women. I loved how this story centered around the earl, Simon Blakesworth, being in love with his wise woman's daughter, Mia Featherstone, since he was a young man. When he finds her badly beaten one day he gives her shelter and convinces her to marry him in order to protect her. I liked watching his attempts to tell Mia his true feelings for her and how everyone else around him knew, except Mia. However, he is concerned about his past actions will change her developing feelings for him. What he is unaware of is that Mia is holding her own secrets that could change everything.
One thing that was a bit off for me in this book were all the frank discussions between Mia and Simon, and even Mia's mother about some private matters. Other than that, the pacing was well done, the characters delightful, the heat spicy. I'm looking forward to Mia's sisters upcoming story.
eARC provided by eKensington via netgalley
One thing that was a bit off for me in this book were all the frank discussions between Mia and Simon, and even Mia's mother about some private matters. Other than that, the pacing was well done, the characters delightful, the heat spicy. I'm looking forward to Mia's sisters upcoming story.
eARC provided by eKensington via netgalley
December 13, 2013
Enticing the Earl by Christie Kelley is a 2013 Kensington Publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
In Staffordshire, England in 1814- Mia, the daughter of a "healer" who wished to follow in her mother's footsteps, is in deep trouble. She has begun an affair with a man that was only using her to get to a treasure he is sure she knows about.
When the Earl, Simon Blakesworth discovers Mia beaten within an inch of her life, he brings her back to his estate to recover. Determined to find out who beat Mia and why he has the matter investigated, but no leads are forthcoming.
In the meantime, Mia slowly heals but finds that the Earl intends to propose marriage to her in order to protect her. Mia is not a lady of the ton and feels she is a poor choice of a bride for Simon. She has had other lovers and confesses them to Simon. Still he insist on marriage, although she makes him wait until she is sure she is not with child.
While Simon waits he struggles with his financial situation, the constant worry over Mia's safety and he knows she is keeping something important from him. He also worries she may have thought him rich when she agreed to marriage, and is plagued with doubts, but is also worried Mia may be pregnant.
Intrigue and betrayals abound and Simon will learn shocking truths about his own family before he discovers the truth behind Mia's attack.
Mia isn't the only one keeping secrets though. Simon also has been less than forthcoming about his past. If Mia knew about certain things he had done, she would may never agree to marry him.
I enjoyed this historical romance with a touch of adventure and mystery. I enjoyed the romance as well. Simon was not your typical Earl. He had many issues, one of which was a problem with numbers and doing math. The other issue is much darker. Mia was a pragmatist, but capable of great passion. She was good with numbers although uneducated. She really wanted to be like her mother and was hurt by her mother's favoring of her sister, Tia. After the beating she took, Mia is afraid of being with men. So, instead of wishing to trap the Earl, she tries give him ways out of the proposed marriage. What she doesn't know is that Simon has loved her all their lives and protecting her was an excuse he used to get her to agree to marriage. The road ahead of them was a bumpy ride, but Simon and Mia will learn to trust each other and they will finally have their happy ever after.
Overall this one is a B+
In Staffordshire, England in 1814- Mia, the daughter of a "healer" who wished to follow in her mother's footsteps, is in deep trouble. She has begun an affair with a man that was only using her to get to a treasure he is sure she knows about.
When the Earl, Simon Blakesworth discovers Mia beaten within an inch of her life, he brings her back to his estate to recover. Determined to find out who beat Mia and why he has the matter investigated, but no leads are forthcoming.
In the meantime, Mia slowly heals but finds that the Earl intends to propose marriage to her in order to protect her. Mia is not a lady of the ton and feels she is a poor choice of a bride for Simon. She has had other lovers and confesses them to Simon. Still he insist on marriage, although she makes him wait until she is sure she is not with child.
While Simon waits he struggles with his financial situation, the constant worry over Mia's safety and he knows she is keeping something important from him. He also worries she may have thought him rich when she agreed to marriage, and is plagued with doubts, but is also worried Mia may be pregnant.
Intrigue and betrayals abound and Simon will learn shocking truths about his own family before he discovers the truth behind Mia's attack.
Mia isn't the only one keeping secrets though. Simon also has been less than forthcoming about his past. If Mia knew about certain things he had done, she would may never agree to marry him.
I enjoyed this historical romance with a touch of adventure and mystery. I enjoyed the romance as well. Simon was not your typical Earl. He had many issues, one of which was a problem with numbers and doing math. The other issue is much darker. Mia was a pragmatist, but capable of great passion. She was good with numbers although uneducated. She really wanted to be like her mother and was hurt by her mother's favoring of her sister, Tia. After the beating she took, Mia is afraid of being with men. So, instead of wishing to trap the Earl, she tries give him ways out of the proposed marriage. What she doesn't know is that Simon has loved her all their lives and protecting her was an excuse he used to get her to agree to marriage. The road ahead of them was a bumpy ride, but Simon and Mia will learn to trust each other and they will finally have their happy ever after.
Overall this one is a B+
March 28, 2017
This is an enjoyable read, just not quite as good as the first book in the series. Happy reading!
September 1, 2013
Loved this romance! An out of the ordinary heroine, a super sweet hero, and danger from a greedy madman. Put those together, and we have this wonderful book. Enticing the Earl was a lovely historical romance.
Mia was not your usual historical romance heroine. For one thing, she's a healer. For another, she's taken lovers and doesn't try to hide it. She's somewhat cynical and proud. And, I really liked her. I thought she was great. She was a strong character. Not only for being so unapologetic about who she is, but also to deal with her crazy ex-lover. She was a lovely character.
Simon was SO sweet! I just adored him. He's been in love with Mia for years, so when the chance comes to marry her, he jumps on it, even though he should be looking for an heiress to solve his monetary woes. I loved how devoted he was to Mia. He couldn't care less if she wasn't technically respectable. He was just so adorable and I truly wonderful hero.
The romance was brilliantly done. A perfect blend of sweet and spicy. It was sweet how Simon had loved Mia for so long and how Mia came to love Simon. And, the chemistry between these two? Very hot. I loved them together.
The plot was fast paced and I was hooked the entire way through. The constant threat of Mia's ex-lover, turned thief kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved the story and the ending was fantastic.
Enticing the Earl was a lovely historical romance. I completely and totally loved it! Romance lovers, if you're looking for something awesome, then you have to read this book!
*Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Books for a copy!
Mia was not your usual historical romance heroine. For one thing, she's a healer. For another, she's taken lovers and doesn't try to hide it. She's somewhat cynical and proud. And, I really liked her. I thought she was great. She was a strong character. Not only for being so unapologetic about who she is, but also to deal with her crazy ex-lover. She was a lovely character.
Simon was SO sweet! I just adored him. He's been in love with Mia for years, so when the chance comes to marry her, he jumps on it, even though he should be looking for an heiress to solve his monetary woes. I loved how devoted he was to Mia. He couldn't care less if she wasn't technically respectable. He was just so adorable and I truly wonderful hero.
The romance was brilliantly done. A perfect blend of sweet and spicy. It was sweet how Simon had loved Mia for so long and how Mia came to love Simon. And, the chemistry between these two? Very hot. I loved them together.
The plot was fast paced and I was hooked the entire way through. The constant threat of Mia's ex-lover, turned thief kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved the story and the ending was fantastic.
Enticing the Earl was a lovely historical romance. I completely and totally loved it! Romance lovers, if you're looking for something awesome, then you have to read this book!
*Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Books for a copy!
April 15, 2017
One and a half stars (almost), but not enough to round up to two... (at first I did give it two, because I have read worse, but then I thought again and it felt too generous, since I really didn't like it at all.)
The main problem with this book is that it's just not very well written. It reads like bad fanfiction, but at least even bad fanfiction has characters that you like. In this book the characters are not written well enough to be likeable or even interesting. For a "wise woman" Mia is astonishingly naïve and ignorant. For a supposedly intelligent man Simon acts like an idiot and is constantly distracted by lascivious thoughts to the point that he thinks "dammit!" and has to physically shake himself in order to concentrate on the conversation at hand. (Yes, it is really written that way, and not just once or twice.)
The overall plot is neither exciting nor very romantic, not to mention believable. Historical accuracy in the details and the way people talk isn't one Kelley's strong points, either.
The main problem with this book is that it's just not very well written. It reads like bad fanfiction, but at least even bad fanfiction has characters that you like. In this book the characters are not written well enough to be likeable or even interesting. For a "wise woman" Mia is astonishingly naïve and ignorant. For a supposedly intelligent man Simon acts like an idiot and is constantly distracted by lascivious thoughts to the point that he thinks "dammit!" and has to physically shake himself in order to concentrate on the conversation at hand. (Yes, it is really written that way, and not just once or twice.)
The overall plot is neither exciting nor very romantic, not to mention believable. Historical accuracy in the details and the way people talk isn't one Kelley's strong points, either.
August 11, 2026
Enticing the Earl (Elex Media Komputindo © 2015)
by
Christie Kelley
Bukunya rada keriting gara-gara sering gue kelonin alias ketiduran sambil baca. Gak tau kenapa seri wise woman ini gak seseru spinster club yang gue baca dari penulis yang sama. Kali ini bercerita tentang anak seorang tabib bernama Mia yang digebukin sama pacarnya gara-gara harta. Harta, tahta, lelaki tak guna. Halah~
Jadi Mia ini ditemukan sudah bengep-bengep abis dihajar di tanah Simon Blakesworth, Earl of Hartsfield. Dibawalah Mia ke rumahnya, dirawat dan disayang-sayang sama Simon. Heh! Dan emaknya Mia mendukung banget tuh ya anak ceweknya ditaro di situ gitu katanya biar aman. Katanyaaa! Ya bener juga sih mana pacar si Mia ini menghilang tiada jejak. Di situlah benih-benih cinta lewat. Ciyaaaaooo~ akhirnya menikahlah tu berdua. Konfliknya adalah: Simon udah dari lama banget cinta ama si Mia dan Mia sekarang jatuh cinta ama Simon, tapi ada desas-desus gak enak kalo Simon ini nikahin dia karena gak ada cewek yang mau nikah ama Simon gara-gara takut di-KDRT-in. Nah lho???
Ceritanya rasanya anti-klimaks banget apalagi setelah mengetahui akhir si Davies-Davies pacarnya Mia ini. Ada yang kocak juga dari scene Mia ketemu mertua. Itu ibu mertua mulutnya bikin orang istighfar. Masa pas anak cowoknya bawa istrinya, langsung tuh si Mia dikatain perek, busettt. Untungnya nenek si Simon ini malah setuju-setuju aja. Btw nenek si Simon ini nenek dari pihak ayah jadi mao gak mao tu ibunya Simon harus menerima gitu yah. Seharusnya gue bisa cepet baca ini. Tapi banyak cerita lain yang lebih page turner dari biasanya. Sorry Kelley.
by
Christie Kelley
Bukunya rada keriting gara-gara sering gue kelonin alias ketiduran sambil baca. Gak tau kenapa seri wise woman ini gak seseru spinster club yang gue baca dari penulis yang sama. Kali ini bercerita tentang anak seorang tabib bernama Mia yang digebukin sama pacarnya gara-gara harta. Harta, tahta, lelaki tak guna. Halah~
Jadi Mia ini ditemukan sudah bengep-bengep abis dihajar di tanah Simon Blakesworth, Earl of Hartsfield. Dibawalah Mia ke rumahnya, dirawat dan disayang-sayang sama Simon. Heh! Dan emaknya Mia mendukung banget tuh ya anak ceweknya ditaro di situ gitu katanya biar aman. Katanyaaa! Ya bener juga sih mana pacar si Mia ini menghilang tiada jejak. Di situlah benih-benih cinta lewat. Ciyaaaaooo~ akhirnya menikahlah tu berdua. Konfliknya adalah: Simon udah dari lama banget cinta ama si Mia dan Mia sekarang jatuh cinta ama Simon, tapi ada desas-desus gak enak kalo Simon ini nikahin dia karena gak ada cewek yang mau nikah ama Simon gara-gara takut di-KDRT-in. Nah lho???
Ceritanya rasanya anti-klimaks banget apalagi setelah mengetahui akhir si Davies-Davies pacarnya Mia ini. Ada yang kocak juga dari scene Mia ketemu mertua. Itu ibu mertua mulutnya bikin orang istighfar. Masa pas anak cowoknya bawa istrinya, langsung tuh si Mia dikatain perek, busettt. Untungnya nenek si Simon ini malah setuju-setuju aja. Btw nenek si Simon ini nenek dari pihak ayah jadi mao gak mao tu ibunya Simon harus menerima gitu yah. Seharusnya gue bisa cepet baca ini. Tapi banyak cerita lain yang lebih page turner dari biasanya. Sorry Kelley.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2018
Wonderful story
Christi.e Kelly has done it again!! The characters and storyline of the book keeps turning guessing from start to finish. Can't wait to read Vexing the Viscount, the next in this series. I recommend all who enjoys a book so good they can't put it down to buy this book!!
Christi.e Kelly has done it again!! The characters and storyline of the book keeps turning guessing from start to finish. Can't wait to read Vexing the Viscount, the next in this series. I recommend all who enjoys a book so good they can't put it down to buy this book!!
October 27, 2018
Eh gila ini HR seru banget... Ga cuma tentang romance tp kita diajak buat memecahkan misteri.... I suka banget sama plotnya dr konflik sama eksekusinya.... Menuju akhir I diberikan fakta yang mencengangkan! Pelaku sebenarnya yang tak terduga. Recommended banget novel HR ini. Only for adult yaaaaa!. Aku tuh lebih tergoda sama James deh.... Bukan sama tokoh utamanya si Simon... Kwkwkwwkwk
June 2, 2023
Follow your heart
A story of one sided love that evolves into more when Simon and Mia face danger. As they seek answers to questions, secrets are revealed and feelings grow despite their backgrounds. A good example of following your heart can bring happiness despite any secrets from the past. I readily recommend the series.
A story of one sided love that evolves into more when Simon and Mia face danger. As they seek answers to questions, secrets are revealed and feelings grow despite their backgrounds. A good example of following your heart can bring happiness despite any secrets from the past. I readily recommend the series.
May 19, 2017
Three stars!
I really liked the steamy sex scenes in this story. However, I felt just like the first story in the series, it seemed to drag on somewhat.
I really liked the steamy sex scenes in this story. However, I felt just like the first story in the series, it seemed to drag on somewhat.
February 3, 2018
Well, the problem is I'm not really into historical-romance genre nowadays. To be honest I couldn't find anything special from Mia and Simon but I do curious about Mia's twin, Tia Featherstone.
February 2, 2021
Unusual premise of a wise woman.
July 26, 2021
Bagus
February 9, 2014
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It's been a while since I have read a historical romance. Man, they are one of my favorite genres. Here's the deal, was it an earth shattering, life changing book? No. But it was really good. I will definitely pick up another book by Kelley.
I'm one of those people that LOVES a flawed character. The more messed up, the better. I think I just like to see how people can overcome their inner demons. I love an underdog. I think someone being at the lowest of the low will fight harder in life. They're hungry. They just want it more. The flawed character in this novel is Simon Blakesworth, the hero of the story. Was he flawed? Yes. Was it huge? No. I think that the author could have taken it a few steps further. I would have loved to see her really rake him over the coals. It was just so close to being that, it almost felt like Kelley wanted to make Simon Blakesworth more tortured but then she pulled back. Here's my thoughts on writing a flawed character and this is coming from someone who doesn't write ... so I more than likely don't have any clue as to what I'm talking about but I am a reader and I know what I like. And you get to hear that! Lucky you!
Brace yourselves ... this explanation and description is going to be pretty rocky. Okay ... I think that creating a character is like making a wreath (hey, I'm a crafty lady and this is what came to mind) ... you add so much crap to a wreath that you look at it and think, "Dear, Lord. That is ugly as hell." and then you add more to it. Then lo and behold, it's perfect! So take the character to the point where they are repulsive and you can barely stand them ... then just one more step further is the perfectly flawed character that you get to spend 300-some pages fixing. I think that Simon Blakesworth was almost a perfect hero. Sooo close.
Now, Mia ... our heroine ... was pretty awesome. I liked how she was a wise woman (a medicine lady, healer, nurse). I think that brought a lot of tenderness to her but on the same note, she wasn't overly caring about people. This is another time when I think that the character Mia could have withstood a little more umph ... no ... it's not a word ... but it is a sound so it must count as a word.
The story was great, lots of suspense and intrigue ... I really liked that part of the story. Some twists in there that were pretty unexpected. I enjoyed how some of the surprises just crept up on you. I'll be picking up another book by this author, definitely.
OH ... almost forgot ... this is the second book in a series. While it's not a BIG deal, I did find it a bit of a deal when I didn't know what was going on in some sections ... it wasn't that much of the book but I did get a little confused a couple of times.
It's been a while since I have read a historical romance. Man, they are one of my favorite genres. Here's the deal, was it an earth shattering, life changing book? No. But it was really good. I will definitely pick up another book by Kelley.
I'm one of those people that LOVES a flawed character. The more messed up, the better. I think I just like to see how people can overcome their inner demons. I love an underdog. I think someone being at the lowest of the low will fight harder in life. They're hungry. They just want it more. The flawed character in this novel is Simon Blakesworth, the hero of the story. Was he flawed? Yes. Was it huge? No. I think that the author could have taken it a few steps further. I would have loved to see her really rake him over the coals. It was just so close to being that, it almost felt like Kelley wanted to make Simon Blakesworth more tortured but then she pulled back. Here's my thoughts on writing a flawed character and this is coming from someone who doesn't write ... so I more than likely don't have any clue as to what I'm talking about but I am a reader and I know what I like. And you get to hear that! Lucky you!
Brace yourselves ... this explanation and description is going to be pretty rocky. Okay ... I think that creating a character is like making a wreath (hey, I'm a crafty lady and this is what came to mind) ... you add so much crap to a wreath that you look at it and think, "Dear, Lord. That is ugly as hell." and then you add more to it. Then lo and behold, it's perfect! So take the character to the point where they are repulsive and you can barely stand them ... then just one more step further is the perfectly flawed character that you get to spend 300-some pages fixing. I think that Simon Blakesworth was almost a perfect hero. Sooo close.
Now, Mia ... our heroine ... was pretty awesome. I liked how she was a wise woman (a medicine lady, healer, nurse). I think that brought a lot of tenderness to her but on the same note, she wasn't overly caring about people. This is another time when I think that the character Mia could have withstood a little more umph ... no ... it's not a word ... but it is a sound so it must count as a word.
The story was great, lots of suspense and intrigue ... I really liked that part of the story. Some twists in there that were pretty unexpected. I enjoyed how some of the surprises just crept up on you. I'll be picking up another book by this author, definitely.
OH ... almost forgot ... this is the second book in a series. While it's not a BIG deal, I did find it a bit of a deal when I didn't know what was going on in some sections ... it wasn't that much of the book but I did get a little confused a couple of times.
October 5, 2013
Originally reviewed for: Historical Romance Lover blog
Mia Featherstone has found some treasures on the Earl of Hartsfield's property and her lover has found out and wants a piece of it. Mia isn't about to give up the location of the pieces and soon finds herself beaten up and fearing for her life.
Since her lover doesn't seem to want to get anywhere near the Earl's property, Mia makes a run for it and is soon rescued by the Earl himself.
The Earl, Simon Blakesworth, takes Mia to his home to protector her and to give her time to recover. He further offers his protection to Mia by asking her to marry him. Unbeknownst to Mia, Simon has been in love with her for years and he sees this as the opportunity to make her his.
Since she has had a lover, Mia tells Simon that she must wait to marry until she is sure she is not carrying another man's baby. Mia is also sure that once Simon finds out that she was stealing from him, he will want nothing to do with her even though the proceeds from the sale of the items went to his tenets.
As they try to solve the mystery of the true identity of Mia's lover, it gets harder and harder for Simon to resist Mia's charms. She is all he has ever wanted and she is almost his. Will Simon forgive Mia for her theft? Will Simon confess that he is in love with Mia?
I really enjoyed the storyline. It was not your traditional historical romance as Mia was not of the same class as Simon. I even enjoyed the characters tremendously. But having said that, there were times that I thought the writing was very amateurish. I also didn't like that facts about another couple kept coming up (like they were in a previous novel), only to find out that their story hadn't been written (at least I couldn't find it anywhere on the author's webpage). If there are that many details about another couple, I want to be able to read about them (personal pet peeve)!
Thanks go to NetGalley and eKensington for the copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Mia Featherstone has found some treasures on the Earl of Hartsfield's property and her lover has found out and wants a piece of it. Mia isn't about to give up the location of the pieces and soon finds herself beaten up and fearing for her life.
Since her lover doesn't seem to want to get anywhere near the Earl's property, Mia makes a run for it and is soon rescued by the Earl himself.
The Earl, Simon Blakesworth, takes Mia to his home to protector her and to give her time to recover. He further offers his protection to Mia by asking her to marry him. Unbeknownst to Mia, Simon has been in love with her for years and he sees this as the opportunity to make her his.
Since she has had a lover, Mia tells Simon that she must wait to marry until she is sure she is not carrying another man's baby. Mia is also sure that once Simon finds out that she was stealing from him, he will want nothing to do with her even though the proceeds from the sale of the items went to his tenets.
As they try to solve the mystery of the true identity of Mia's lover, it gets harder and harder for Simon to resist Mia's charms. She is all he has ever wanted and she is almost his. Will Simon forgive Mia for her theft? Will Simon confess that he is in love with Mia?
I really enjoyed the storyline. It was not your traditional historical romance as Mia was not of the same class as Simon. I even enjoyed the characters tremendously. But having said that, there were times that I thought the writing was very amateurish. I also didn't like that facts about another couple kept coming up (like they were in a previous novel), only to find out that their story hadn't been written (at least I couldn't find it anywhere on the author's webpage). If there are that many details about another couple, I want to be able to read about them (personal pet peeve)!
Thanks go to NetGalley and eKensington for the copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
May 23, 2015
3.5 - almost 4 stars. So much better than the first book.
I liked Mia and Hart from the previous book and I liked them in this. They are not typical Earl and beloved as are normally in this genre of books. The Earl would rather plan a garden than work out the Estate's finances. Mia is a victim of domestic abuse who is rescued by Hart and recovers in his home. They both have secrets - of course - but their story is entertaining and interesting.
I always like an Epilogue and this doesn't have one so I'll have to move on to Tia's story to see how things evolve.
I liked Mia and Hart from the previous book and I liked them in this. They are not typical Earl and beloved as are normally in this genre of books. The Earl would rather plan a garden than work out the Estate's finances. Mia is a victim of domestic abuse who is rescued by Hart and recovers in his home. They both have secrets - of course - but their story is entertaining and interesting.
I always like an Epilogue and this doesn't have one so I'll have to move on to Tia's story to see how things evolve.
September 18, 2013
The a-typlical hero and the strong woman he loved who is not of socitey. I really liked ghis novel. Quirky characters and painful issues, this novel is an amalgamation of different pains. However, through everything love prevails! I find that the characters are really interesting, with Simon, unable to do basic math, and Mia, out to prove herself to the world for her talents. A great read, leaving you wanting more from the author.
July 19, 2014
This is a great story that had me turning the pages to find out what was happening when wise woman Mia gets caught up with a man that hurts her The Earl Simon who has loved Mia forever saves her and this starts a wonderful journey to a HEA. This one is sensual and very enjoyable both Mia and Simon have issues they need to overcome and I loved it.
July 19, 2014
Great Hot Story!
I read the previous book in this series. I enjoyed it, but this one was so much better. Simon and Mia were amazing characters. This story was hot from beginning to end. I was truly hoping for an epilogue and there was none. This is why this book did not get five stars from Me. I look forward to Tia's story, Vexing the Viscount.
I read the previous book in this series. I enjoyed it, but this one was so much better. Simon and Mia were amazing characters. This story was hot from beginning to end. I was truly hoping for an epilogue and there was none. This is why this book did not get five stars from Me. I look forward to Tia's story, Vexing the Viscount.
October 1, 2015
Another wise woman Regency romance
A nice combination of Regency era aristocratic themes and just a touch of lightly witch-friendly wise woman traditions. I found it to be a pleasant read for those who like a strong, modern-ish heroine and a sturdy hero with just enough issues to be interesting (without being too flawed).
A nice combination of Regency era aristocratic themes and just a touch of lightly witch-friendly wise woman traditions. I found it to be a pleasant read for those who like a strong, modern-ish heroine and a sturdy hero with just enough issues to be interesting (without being too flawed).
October 31, 2013
I love Christie Kelley, but this book wasn't my favorite. It felt a bit scattered to me. The romance was okay, but not the best I've read by this author. That said, I am still looking forward to the next book.
October 31, 2013
A riveting page-turner by a new author (to me). This story grabbed me from the first page. The mystery wasn't solved until nearly the last page and kept me guessing the whole way through the book. Very enjoyable romance, too!
April 14, 2015
A wee unrealistic elements in this book
Earl married a way beneath his station during this time period..hmmm..but since this CK's book so the story was well written plus I was hoping to see Selena and North more but one can only hope.
Earl married a way beneath his station during this time period..hmmm..but since this CK's book so the story was well written plus I was hoping to see Selena and North more but one can only hope.
May 22, 2015
Boring
Very boring, very slow. I was listening and some of it can be contributed to the reader but nonetheless boring
Very boring, very slow. I was listening and some of it can be contributed to the reader but nonetheless boring
June 16, 2015
3.5 stars soalnya ce nya udah gak vi lagi...tp buat cerita bagus sih..
December 31, 2015
Demi menuntaskan tantangan membaca.. jadi deh baca buku yang bikin muka memerah dan malu bacanya di angkot *tutup muka pake masker*
January 17, 2016
Not much regency in this book but I did enjoy the story. Will be reading the last one in the story.
September 29, 2014
Agak kurang nendang konfliknya. Biarpun begitu romancenya lumayan so sweet.
December 3, 2015
book 2 wise woman, semoga lbh bagus dgn buku 1 , at lease samalah..
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