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Secret Lives #3
Seductive Lies
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00FDUDQW6
From the author of a #1 Amazon Historical Romance Kindle Bestseller, BROKEN LEGACY, comes Seductive Lies!
Only love can heal a heart betrayed...
Harriet Burke has long been haunted by a family scandal. Abandoned by her mother as an infant, she has grown up in the shadows of the events that led up to that scandal. But all changes when she meets the future Viscount of Daneford. The dashing young Lieutenant Arthur Hammett defies his grandfather. Professing his undying love, he proposes to Harriet. Harriet quickly learns that all is not what it seems. Secrets, lies, and betrayal shatters Harriet's life, leaving Harriet little choice. She has to begin life anew...
They were destined to be together but fate had other plans...
Lord Arthur Daneford made a rash decision years ago that cost him greatly...his biggest regret. Now, though, his past has reemerged. Chilling information has been called to his attention that Harriet's life is endangered. He will stop at nothing to ensure her safety, but will she accept his help before it's too late?
ABOUT:
Family scandal...Forbidden love...Ghosts and Curses
Harriet Burke has been cursed or so says her grandfather. In her youth, a gypsy's blessing gave Harriet the ability to disregard the boundaries of death. Lord Arthur believes it is total nonsense, but he cannot deny there is no explanation for her knowledge. Haunted by visions of wrongs once done, Harriet fears there will be no escape.
From the author of a #1 Amazon Historical Romance Kindle Bestseller, BROKEN LEGACY, comes Seductive Lies!
Only love can heal a heart betrayed...
Harriet Burke has long been haunted by a family scandal. Abandoned by her mother as an infant, she has grown up in the shadows of the events that led up to that scandal. But all changes when she meets the future Viscount of Daneford. The dashing young Lieutenant Arthur Hammett defies his grandfather. Professing his undying love, he proposes to Harriet. Harriet quickly learns that all is not what it seems. Secrets, lies, and betrayal shatters Harriet's life, leaving Harriet little choice. She has to begin life anew...
They were destined to be together but fate had other plans...
Lord Arthur Daneford made a rash decision years ago that cost him greatly...his biggest regret. Now, though, his past has reemerged. Chilling information has been called to his attention that Harriet's life is endangered. He will stop at nothing to ensure her safety, but will she accept his help before it's too late?
ABOUT:
Family scandal...Forbidden love...Ghosts and Curses
Harriet Burke has been cursed or so says her grandfather. In her youth, a gypsy's blessing gave Harriet the ability to disregard the boundaries of death. Lord Arthur believes it is total nonsense, but he cannot deny there is no explanation for her knowledge. Haunted by visions of wrongs once done, Harriet fears there will be no escape.
294 pages, ebook
First published September 22, 2013
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Colleen Connally
15 books50 followersAlso writes as Carrie James Haynes and Jerri Hines.
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March 5, 2022
Originally read 2/1/18
3 1/2 🌟
Reread:4 🌟
I've been in the mood for tragedic romance and this book is perfect.
Old review:
The story starts off with Harriet and Arthur madly in love. They've just announced their engagement to their families before Arthur has to return to the Navy. While he's gone , Arthur's family are preparing Harriet to take her place in society. Harriet is very wary of them. She knows they disapprove of her and wanted Arthur to marry his cousin. Knowing this, Arthur had the forethought to send his best friend to watch over her.
Unfortunately, Harriet's happiness comes to an end when she learns that Arthur has been killed in action. The devastated Harriet is sent to her Aunt's cousin to recover. What Harriet doesn't know is that both families have conspired to keep the lovers apart.
Harriet has been sent to a Captain who smuggles women. The only reason she is still alive is because the Captain's wife finds her useful but that's soon to come to an end. While escaping, a carriage pulls up and Arthur steps out to rescue her. The lovers are finally reunited. But what has happen in the year since they've been separated?
The heartbroken Arthur was told Harriet ran off with her lover. It isn't till later that he starts to question what he's been told. Now he has his love back and he will never allow anyone to separate them again. The problem is is that someone is still trying to destroy them. They will soon find out how elaborate the conspiracy real is.
This story has many twist and turns. There were surprises I never saw coming. I highly recommend this book but just be prepared to cry 😢 !
**This can be read as a standalone . None of the books in the series are connected. **
3 1/2 🌟
Reread:4 🌟
I've been in the mood for tragedic romance and this book is perfect.
Old review:
The story starts off with Harriet and Arthur madly in love. They've just announced their engagement to their families before Arthur has to return to the Navy. While he's gone , Arthur's family are preparing Harriet to take her place in society. Harriet is very wary of them. She knows they disapprove of her and wanted Arthur to marry his cousin. Knowing this, Arthur had the forethought to send his best friend to watch over her.
Unfortunately, Harriet's happiness comes to an end when she learns that Arthur has been killed in action. The devastated Harriet is sent to her Aunt's cousin to recover. What Harriet doesn't know is that both families have conspired to keep the lovers apart.
Harriet has been sent to a Captain who smuggles women. The only reason she is still alive is because the Captain's wife finds her useful but that's soon to come to an end. While escaping, a carriage pulls up and Arthur steps out to rescue her. The lovers are finally reunited. But what has happen in the year since they've been separated?
The heartbroken Arthur was told Harriet ran off with her lover. It isn't till later that he starts to question what he's been told. Now he has his love back and he will never allow anyone to separate them again. The problem is is that someone is still trying to destroy them. They will soon find out how elaborate the conspiracy real is.
This story has many twist and turns. There were surprises I never saw coming. I highly recommend this book but just be prepared to cry 😢 !
**This can be read as a standalone . None of the books in the series are connected. **
November 2, 2013
**I received a free copy from the Goodreads giveaway**
Harriett, a young woman with a gift for visions, suffers the loss of her betrothed and is quickly disposed of by her aunt and uncle. Naturally, things are not as they appear (not sorry for the cheap pun) and Harriett must rely on her visions as a blessing and not as a curse.
Okay, this is my first foray with Colleen Connally and her work. I do not usually like to mix my historical romances with the paranormal. It works in it's own way, but the premonitions seemed more of an easy plot device. If supernatural elements are your bag, then this book is for you. I really enjoyed the pacing, the writing, and the multi-layed mystery that spanned generations.
Harriett, a young woman with a gift for visions, suffers the loss of her betrothed and is quickly disposed of by her aunt and uncle. Naturally, things are not as they appear (not sorry for the cheap pun) and Harriett must rely on her visions as a blessing and not as a curse.
Okay, this is my first foray with Colleen Connally and her work. I do not usually like to mix my historical romances with the paranormal. It works in it's own way, but the premonitions seemed more of an easy plot device. If supernatural elements are your bag, then this book is for you. I really enjoyed the pacing, the writing, and the multi-layed mystery that spanned generations.
October 15, 2013
Colleen Connally's engaging plots, distinctive characters with perfect composite of heart, and cleverness. She has a subtle way of playing your emotions that it's hard for the readers to put the book down.
Harriet and Arthur's fate entwined, somehow is doom to fail. Is it a curse, perhaps?
I feel in love with Harriet's character a tough young lady, who's willing to correct her mistakes and forget her past. She has a trustful heart, which one of her vulnerability that gave her justification to stand back and fought of what hers for the future.
Harriet and Arthur's fate entwined, somehow is doom to fail. Is it a curse, perhaps?
I feel in love with Harriet's character a tough young lady, who's willing to correct her mistakes and forget her past. She has a trustful heart, which one of her vulnerability that gave her justification to stand back and fought of what hers for the future.
October 6, 2013
Ms. Connally has done it again. This book in particular is one of my favorites. It pulls you in with it's mystery and somewhere you just fall in love with the characters. It's hard to not lose yourself in the era. As the story builds to a conclusion you are sad to see it come to an end. Highly recommend to lovers of all things romance, slightly paranormal, and historical....as well as suspense readers of this genre. Good stuff inside!
January 11, 2019
Great love story!
Old story of boy meets girl, boy goes off to war, girl told boy is dead, girl runs away, boy returns. Throw in girl has the ability to see into the future. So many people are out to get her. Will she end up with boy? This was a very well written period piece. Well worth the reading time.
Old story of boy meets girl, boy goes off to war, girl told boy is dead, girl runs away, boy returns. Throw in girl has the ability to see into the future. So many people are out to get her. Will she end up with boy? This was a very well written period piece. Well worth the reading time.
May 14, 2017
Four stars!
I really liked the paranormal aspect of this story. The love story was good, although a little long winded. However, the mystery part of the story was best of all I thought.
I really liked the paranormal aspect of this story. The love story was good, although a little long winded. However, the mystery part of the story was best of all I thought.
July 13, 2020
I liked it a lot. Fun mystery and interesting , well developed characters. Not as good as the first 2 book in series was still good. Gave 3 1/2 stars for the type of book it was.
October 26, 2020
Sorry, but I really didn't like the writing at all, it needs a lot of work. DNF
September 21, 2015
Seductive Lies is a continuation of the Secret Lives series. I did not feel like I was missing anything essential although I can honestly say, this book was written far better than a previous historical romance I read from the same author. In Seductive Lies, the characters come with a rawness about them that makes reading their stories appealing.
Colleen Connally creates a story that deals with the heart, mind and emotions. If you like historical romances, Seductive Lies is worth reading. Its powerful theme of love, moving on and doing what is correct but not necessarily right will have you captivated.
Reviewer Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Colleen Connally creates a story that deals with the heart, mind and emotions. If you like historical romances, Seductive Lies is worth reading. Its powerful theme of love, moving on and doing what is correct but not necessarily right will have you captivated.
Reviewer Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
September 17, 2014
I like a story that takes me (the reader) on a journey back in time. Seductive Lies brought me back to Victorian England, when if a woman done wrong, (or her family), she was shunned and ostracized from society. This story had my hackles up and made me want to punch Arthur right in the head. I loved it! I was on the edge of my seat at times, and teary eyed at others.
I would love to read the story of James when it is ready! I just love a self confident, determined, arrogant and sexy man who's had the rug pulled out from beneath him. I HIGHLY recommend this book to those searching to leave this realm for a simpler time of romance, suspense, and diabolical intrigue!
I would love to read the story of James when it is ready! I just love a self confident, determined, arrogant and sexy man who's had the rug pulled out from beneath him. I HIGHLY recommend this book to those searching to leave this realm for a simpler time of romance, suspense, and diabolical intrigue!
October 19, 2014
It was a very intense story for probably what would be labelled as a bodice ripper. I did not like the hero of the story for quite a while as he was rather selfish in his needs and wants and the heroine was a little too selfless.
It had a good storyline otherwise, with twists and turns and skullduggery :D A thing at the end annoyed me though, without saying for it would be a big spoiler, the heroine rather selfishly decided to keep a key bit of information about someone to herself just because she wanted to avoid scandal to her husbands family, it was a secret that could have been kept within the family and therefore have avoided it anyway.
It had a good storyline otherwise, with twists and turns and skullduggery :D A thing at the end annoyed me though, without saying for it would be a big spoiler, the heroine rather selfishly decided to keep a key bit of information about someone to herself just because she wanted to avoid scandal to her husbands family, it was a secret that could have been kept within the family and therefore have avoided it anyway.
August 20, 2014
I received this book in return of an honest review. I do not usually care for historical romances with paranormal twists; LOVED this one! Colleen kept my attention the whole time.
I thought this would be a straight forward he or she did it and let us have our happy ever after. Nope, had to follow all the twists and turns to the very end!
Colleen thank you for a wonderful book and can't wait to read more of your works.
I thought this would be a straight forward he or she did it and let us have our happy ever after. Nope, had to follow all the twists and turns to the very end!
Colleen thank you for a wonderful book and can't wait to read more of your works.
February 3, 2016
Very good story. A page turner.
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