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How to Woo a Widow
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Anthony Ogilvy, Earl of Leighton fell in love with his best friend’s elder sister years ago—but she’d only had eyes for the dashing cavalry officer she’d later eloped with. Now, years later, and facing his mother’s insistence that it’s past time he married, Tony is wandering the notorious dark walk at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens when he stumbles upon none other than the now
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Kindle Edition, 56 pages
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February 24th 2016
by Manda Collins
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This is a sweet and spicy historical romance. Tony, Earl of Leighton returns depressed from the war, only to meet up with childhood friend Portia.
That he believed himself responsible for her brother, his best friend's death, was the deepest part of his depression.
Each had always been attracted to the other, never acted on it before. They act on it, only to found out her brother's death was not an accident and the killer wants Portia. If you like your historicals sensual, grab this one. It is ...more
That he believed himself responsible for her brother, his best friend's death, was the deepest part of his depression.
Each had always been attracted to the other, never acted on it before. They act on it, only to found out her brother's death was not an accident and the killer wants Portia. If you like your historicals sensual, grab this one. It is ...more
I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I quite like Tony, he is refreshingly honest with himself regarding his mental state (PTSD) after returning back from war. He acknowledges his own short-comings and how others may view him as being removed from how he sees himself.
Portia has to balance old hurts against new hopes; and is splendid in her strength of character and resolve. She may be small in stature; but she has a heart and mind to embolden her.
Overall, a s ...more
I quite like Tony, he is refreshingly honest with himself regarding his mental state (PTSD) after returning back from war. He acknowledges his own short-comings and how others may view him as being removed from how he sees himself.
Portia has to balance old hurts against new hopes; and is splendid in her strength of character and resolve. She may be small in stature; but she has a heart and mind to embolden her.
Overall, a s ...more
Cute. I didn't realize quite how short it was when I bought it. I was happy it was entertaining even in its short length.
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Short, sweet, and jam packed with passion. All the best qualities of Collins in a novella-length book that is a satisfying gem as fans wait for her next full-length novel.
Short, sweet historical romance. Felt the story could have been better shorter or longer. Would have liked to see what the author was intending to do with the heroine come to fruition.
The synopsis was misleading. Portia's reluctantly to accept Tony wasn't because Tony was also a former soldier like her first husband. The reason was age gap (she was 6 years older than him) and their shared family history.
Furthermore, It wasn't explained how did Tretham, Portia's other suitor, killed her first husband. ...more
Furthermore, It wasn't explained how did Tretham, Portia's other suitor, killed her first husband. ...more
3.5 stars. Well written Historical romance novella with a charming story about an ex soldier finally wooing and winning the woman he fell in love with as a young man. Very quick read.
Too steamy, almost no storyline.
This was so good
Sexy, funny, sad , and short.with a bit of mystery. Very enjoyable she packed a lot in this story can't wait for more. ...more
Sexy, funny, sad , and short.with a bit of mystery. Very enjoyable she packed a lot in this story can't wait for more. ...more
Darling novella, that I read in one sitting! Tight character conflicts and a nice twist. Highly recommend.
A fab short story from Manda Collins. Sometimes I like to read a good short story in between longer books - this was perfect and enjoyable!
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Manda Collins spent her teen years wishing she’d been born a couple of centuries earlier, preferably in the English countryside. Time travel being what it is, she resigned herself to life with electricity and indoor plumbing, and read lots of books. An affinity for books led to a graduate degree in English, followed by another in Librarianship. By day, she works as an academic librarian at a small
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