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Counting on a Countess

(The London Underground #2)

Eva Leigh (Goodreads Author)

3.57 · Rating details · 667 ratings · 135 reviews

For a shameless libertine and a wily smuggler in the London Underground, marriage is more than convenience—it's strategy...

Christopher "Kit" Ellingsworth, war veteran and newly minted Earl of Blakemere, buries his demons under every sort of pleasure and vice. His scandalous ways have all but emptied his coffers...until a wealthy mentor leaves him a sizeable fortune. The on ...more

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Mar 04, 2018 Caz rated it liked it

I've given this a C+ at AAR, so that's 3.5 stars

I’ve been looking forward to Counting on a Countess, the second book in Eva Leigh’s London Underground series, which features a set of clever, independent heroines in unusual circumstances who have to make their livings in a somewhat unorthodox manner. I’m a fan of Ms. Leigh’s; she’s a great storyteller and she creates memorable, strong heroes and heroines – and the promise of the story of a marriage-of-convenience between an earl and a smuggl ...more

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Mar 18, 2018 Kathryn rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical-fiction, 2018, romance

3.5 stars. Counting on a Countess by Eva Leigh was a fun read with interesting characters and some twists in the plot that made it a light and easy read.

Both Kit and Tamsyn need a wife/husband and its not long before they meet up and the plotting and planning to tie the knot is done, making a perfect marriage of convenience. Kit is an ex soldier - a bit of a profligate and a pleasure seeker. He fought for his country and is rather black and white about anyone that might break the law of his belo ...more

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Jan 13, 2019 Bookread2day rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This my first book that I have read by Eva Leigh and thoroughly enjoyed it. What I liked about the author Eva Leigh is that she writes about smart women and sexy men. What I also realised while reading Counting on a Countless is that the Earl of Blakemere, Christopher Kit Ellingsworth who rarely entertained sober, is like some people in real life who have drinking problems. A solicitor visits Kit about a friend of his who has passed away. Kit has been left in his friends will ten thousand pounds ...more

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Jan 18, 2019 Cora Tea Party Princess rated it really liked it · review of another edition

5 Words: Convenience, attraction, scandal, survival, lust.

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Mar 23, 2018 Bambi Unbridled rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, read-2018, million-page-challenge, romance-historical, avon-addicts

Counting on a Countess is the second book in Eva Leigh's London Underground series, which features noble heroes who become entangled with less-than-lawful women of the commoner class.

Our hero in this second installment is Christopher "Kit" Ellingsworth, who has returned home a war hero and been awarded an earldom for his service in the fight against Napoleon. Kit has the reputation of being a spendthrift and womanizer, and his new title hasn't added a penny to his coffers. But Kit's laissez faire lifestyle is really his way of coping with the horrors of war, and this vulnerability drew me into Kit's character and created a good emotional connection with his character. When Kit's mentor, Lord Somersby, dies and leaves him a fortune with some very unusual conditions, Kit's dreams are within reach if he can only find a willing and supportive wife.

Tamsyn Pearce has grown up in the wilds of Cornwall, and hasn't had the best life since the death of her parents when she was young. Tamsyn took up the mantle of responsibility at a young age, becoming a smuggler to support her impoverished fishing village. Now she's in London to sell her illicit wares and find herself a rich husband that will leave her to her own devices in the country. I really struggled with Tamsyn's character.

So this is where my heroine hater tendencies come out I suppose. I was definitely more forgiving of Kit's behavior than I was Tamsyn's. Because I had a connection to him, and I knew what was going on in his head, I didn't view his behavior to be as bad as Tamsyn's deception. I also didn't like how Tamsyn reacted and was somewhat sanctimonious given her own behavior, particularly when she knew how her war veteran husband could be impacted by her illegal activity.

The romance between these two was a fairly slow burn. While they married very quickly, the courtship began after the marriage and carried throughout most of the book. I felt like Tamsyn's secrets were a bigger obstacle to the relationship, and Kit was more invested in the relationship. I felt like this in the last book, From Duke Till Dawn, as well. So I think this series/trope may not necessarily be for me... but I am so dang interested in Langdon and Amina that I am sure I will keep reading.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher, Avon.
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Dec 25, 2018 Elaine rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical, romance, netgalley, puzzles, 2018, authors-to-look-out-for, regency

Miss Tamsin Pearce has been helping the locals in her Cornish village make enough money to live on by smuggling. Now, however, her Uncle is planning to sell the only home she’s known and their smuggling days are numbered. She travels to London for her season as a debutante but is really looking for a way to sell the brandy they have stored and hoping to find a suitable husband who will support her endeavours to help the villagers or be too unaware to notice her doing so.

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Feb 24, 2019 Amy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction, _own-ebook, romance, read-in-2019

I cannot recommend this series (and this book) enough. It's a romance but it's so much more. This is my particular favorite in this particular series as I really connected with the hero and the heroine. Again, this series is amazing. Don't miss it! ...more

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Mar 28, 2018 Gaele rated it really liked it

Shelves: historic, reviewed, edelweiss, avon, avon-addicts

Kit: 3rd son without many expectations, distinguished himself in war and returned to find a newly-minted title of Earl. But that hardly sorts out his problems: the memories of war haunt him, his pursuits of pleasures to keep those memories at bay are expensive, and a bequest that could solve his money woes, allow him to fulfill a dream he relied on in war to keep him going forward. With a constant round of the ‘pleasures’ available, aftermath of war-time memories and losses, and a general ‘malai
Kit: 3rd son without many expectations, distinguished himself in war and returned to find a newly-minted title of Earl. But that hardly sorts out his problems: the memories of war haunt him, his pursuits of pleasures to keep those memories at bay are expensive, and a bequest that could solve his money woes, allow him to fulfill a dream he relied on in war to keep him going forward. With a constant round of the ‘pleasures’ available, aftermath of war-time memories and losses, and a general ‘malaise’ that seems to dog his heels, he’s not only in need of something different – but Kit, the Earl of Blakemere is in need of a wife to gain the bequest and the money he needs to build his dreams and find some purpose in his life.

Tamsyn Pearce is the daughter of a Baronet, with a manor house in Cornwall, an Aunt and Uncle who have taken up residence, and a desperate need to care for the small fishing village of the estate. Now some 26 years of age, she has been the organizer of a smuggling operation, established when she was 16 to provide for the village. Now, with the house falling down, her uncle threatening to sell and Tamsyn’s options bleak, she’s off to London to sell the latest cache of French Brandy and Lace. She’s also on the hunt for a husband for a purely business relationship: she’s in need of the name, protection and the money to buy her family home.

These two are perfect for one another: Tamsyn’s beauty, her calm and forthright manner and curiosity spark something in Kit that has been long missing: and she’s quite amenable to a marriage of convenience: acquiring the title and freedom (after an heir) that Kit can provide. Never expecting real friendship, let alone love: the two are drawn to one another, even as situations change in unexpected ways. Growth, true feeling and tough decisions about one another, love, life’s journey and honesty all come into play here: showing maturity, heart, and both coming into their own in admitting their need for one another, and then finding a way to overcome obstacles in their desire to provide for others.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via Edelweiss for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
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Aug 07, 2020 Sophie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019-releases, 2020-beat-the-backlist-challenge, own-read, read-in-2020, 4-stars

After fighting at Waterloo, and returning home a hero, Kit Ellingsworth never expected anything but to return to life as a third son. However, his commanding officer, Lord Somerby, petitioned for him to be made Earl of Blakemoor, and following Somerby's death he's in line for a rather substantial inheritance. The only problem? He has to marry within the month to be able to claim the inheritance. Miss Tamsyn Pearce is new to London society, more used to her small Cornish town, but when her uncle ...more

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Aug 26, 2018 G. rated it it was ok

The first book in the series was a solid romance with moments of brilliance. This second book, however, did not live up to that. For me, at least. I found the romance and the character arcs (the hero's especially) unconvincing. Eva Leigh's writing makes this a readable historical romance, but I can't give it more than that. ...more

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Jun 15, 2020 K. rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2020, romance, setting-uk, scribd, historical-fiction, audience-adult

Trigger warnings: PTSD, probably a ton of other stuff that I've forgotten...

So here's the thing: I read this nearly a month ago. And within a week, I'd basically forgotten everything about it. What I do remember is that it was cute but also utterly predictable. I think the most memorable part of it was the way things ended, and I really enjoyed all of that. I did like that it was a story where they got married and THEN fell in love, so there's that.

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Mar 28, 2018 Elley Murray rated it really liked it

Shelves: regency-romance, arc-edelweiss, romance, marriage-of-convenience, military

The main plotline is supposed to be on the marriage of convenience between Tamsyn, a lady smuggler from Cornwall, and her rakehell but law-abiding war veteran husband Kit. Probably an equal amount of time and effort is dedicated to their relationship as it relates to his status as a very experienced rake and hers as a virgin. As a reader of Regency romances, most books of this genre I read involve a virgin leading lady and so I never both with the "virgin heroine" tag in my reviews. Her virgin s The main plotline is supposed to be on the marriage of convenience between Tamsyn, a lady smuggler from Cornwall, and her rakehell but law-abiding war veteran husband Kit. Probably an equal amount of time and effort is dedicated to their relationship as it relates to his status as a very experienced rake and hers as a virgin. As a reader of Regency romances, most books of this genre I read involve a virgin leading lady and so I never both with the "virgin heroine" tag in my reviews. Her virgin status was made such a big deal out of in this book that I almost feel like I need to tag it as a "virgin heroine" romance because of it. It's definitely a large focus for at least a third of the book, I assume partially to introduce the reader to the Orchid Club, which one presumes will feature heavily in the third book in this series. I also appreciated the heavy focus on consent in this book, which is something you don't see much in historical romance (but does seem to be becoming more prevalent in the genre).

I do love a romance where the leads are married for the sake of convenience, and fall madly in love despite fighting it tooth and nail. Kit and Tamsyn both have ulterior motives for entering into their whirlwind marriage, so when they begin to develop genuine affection for each other those ulterior motives (which they were both so forthright about having even though they didn't really reveal precisely what said motives really were) of course come back to haunt them. And bit them in their rear ends. HA! Tamsyn is bold and fiery, and I love her country spirit, and that Kit doesn't try to change that about her. Kit is a bit of an enigma to me, being a war veteran who cares very much about the law, which would make you think he'd be a straight-laced stick in the mud but you would be wrong, because he's the veriest rakehell trying to drown out his demons by chasing pleasure. Both leading characters have their flaws and foibles, which just makes them that much more genuine and lovable (both to each other and to the reader). I really loved their witty banter, and look forward to hopefully seeing more of them in the next book in this series.

This is the second book in The London Underground series, but it can (as in most Regency romance series) be read as a stand alone. There is interaction with the couple from the first book, From Duke Till Dawn but no real spoilers for the first book. The author does sort of assume a familiarity with these side characters, who are Kit's friends, so I felt like I should know more about them than I did and was a bit lost as to some of their conversation. That being said, while this can be read as a stand alone, if you want the full experience it may be better to read From Duke Till Dawn first.

This review was cross posted on my blog, Elley the Book Otter

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Jan 30, 2019 Frankie (Chicks, Rogues and Scandals) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance, mills-and-boon-harlequin, regency, blogtour, romance

After reading ‘From Duke Till Dawn’ I was looking forward to reading this book, anyone who knows me will know how much I love a scarred soldier. So the minute I was introduced to Kit in the previous book, I knew that I needed read this one and I am so pleased that I got the chance as this is fabulous! Even though this is only the second book I have read by Ms Leigh I can instantly see that this lady has a skill with creating sensual, engaging and ultimately absorbing stories which will stay with After reading ‘From Duke Till Dawn’ I was looking forward to reading this book, anyone who knows me will know how much I love a scarred soldier. So the minute I was introduced to Kit in the previous book, I knew that I needed read this one and I am so pleased that I got the chance as this is fabulous! Even though this is only the second book I have read by Ms Leigh I can instantly see that this lady has a skill with creating sensual, engaging and ultimately absorbing stories which will stay with you long after bedtime, or even keep you up way after your bedtime. All readers know what I mean by that, you start reading in bed, promising you’ll just read one more chapter and before you know it you’ve nearly finished the book.

Oddly enough with the previous book, it took an age for me to arm to the hero and yet the heroine instantly struck me and stayed with me. This time it was the complete opposite, I was instantly drawn to Kit, I wanted to shake him for his stupidity, hug when he was feeling blue and just be with him all the time, he has a mesmerizing quality about him that any woman with a pulse will instantly flock to. Anyone who has seen the film; Michael will know what I mean when I say, he was definitely my pie. ;-) Google Michael and you will understand!

Kit; Earl of Blackamoor is sort of stuck in a bit of a rut, since leaving the military with scars – which are definitely more psychological then physical – which make him want to loose himself to drink. He has received the title which he never wanted, and still doesn’t want and all the time flitting from one scandal to the next as he searches for a way to drown his sorrows, his memories, either in the bottom of a bottle, in the darkness of a gaming hell or in the arms of a willing woman. He is definitely on a road to self destruction, but unfortunately for him he has now squandered his inheritance and his now skint. Which really is no good especially as he had his heart set on building a garden where veterans and their families can go and have a little happiness.

But all isn’t doomed as he finds out he has been left a substantial sum from a former commanding officer who not only looked after Kit, but who Kit regarded as more family then officer, but there is one thing that is in the way of him getting his hands on the money; in the will, it states Kit must marry. But, old Lord Somerby was a sly old fox. He knew exactly what would happen to his money if Kit got his hands on it so he put yet another clause in the inheritance contract, not only must Kit find himself a wife, but said wife will ave full control of the money.

So with that in mind, Kit goes on the search when he suddenly and literally bumps into the staggering beautiful, mysteriously clever Tamsyn. But there is more to this fiery red-head then meets the eye. She has her own secrets and her own reason for being in London and her own reasons for suddenly needing a husband, can you seen were this is going? each need to marry, and standing before them is the person who could save both their lives. Match made in heaven! Sort of, that is until a certain smuggling secret rears it’s ugly head sending our couple on a tense, sexually charged and engaging journey which will see them go through so much.

I loved the plot, there seems to be so much going on within one story, a scarred hero and feisty heroine with a marriage of convenience, mixed with a smuggling scheme then you have you hands on a compelling, engaging, fast paced, sensual and very hot historical romance. Yet again this is another wonderfully written, captivating story that will keep the reader glued to the last page.

Highly recommended!
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Mar 25, 2018 Sissy's Romance Book Review rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018-read, arc-edelweiss, trt, puretextualitypr, series, 5-star

Counting on a Countess by Eva Leigh is book Two in The London Underground series. This is the story of Christopher “Kit” Ellingsworth The Earl of Blakemere and Tamsyn Pearce. I have read the previous book but feel this is easily a standalone book.
Tamsyn is in the smuggling business to help her Village and to try to buy the house that her Uncle is wanting to sell. The house is the best location for her smuggling business and doesn't want to loose it.
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Mar 25, 2018 Blodeuedd Finland rated it it was ok

Shelves: historical-romance

Tamsyn needs a husband so that she can by her mouldy rotten estate and keep on smuggling. I get it, she wants to help the villagers. But if she gets caught then they will suffer, it would sure be better if they came up with a plan that made them all work and not just her smuggling and giving them money.

Kit needs a wife to inherit money, but he is picky, and hey, I mean he has got a whole month! But I get it, who wouldn't be picky. This is forever.

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Feb 01, 2019 Susan rated it it was amazing

Great storylines, wonderful characters.

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Jan 07, 2019 Andrea Hicks rated it really liked it

My thanks to Net Galley and MILLS AND BOON for the opportunity to read COUNTING ON A COUNTESS.
I loved this sumptuous REGENCY tale of a marriage of convenience, intrigue...and hot sexy scenes. A real bodice ripper....made all the more sensuous because the main characters insist on keeping us waiting....

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Dec 12, 2018 Rosie Amber rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: regency-romance, romance, historical-fiction

Counting On A Countess is book two of The London Underground series of historic romances.

The story opens with an introduction to Kit, an ex-soldier from the Napoleonic war and a recently appointed Earl. Haunted by traumas of war, Kit spends his days wenching, carousing and gambling. But suddenly he’s informed that he can be the beneficiary of a large sum of money. All he must do to receive it is find a wife within thirty days. See here for full review https://wp.me/p2Eu3u-c8F ...more

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Apr 06, 2018 Sofia Lazaridou rated it it was ok

It's a shame that the second book in the series is worse than the first. First of all, I am still waiting for and Amira to end up together. It would be a great shame if they don't end up together since we have been teased about them since the first book. I was not happy with the book from the time I read the first couple of pages. The first time we meet Kip he is in bed with two women. Am I reading a modern romance? Nope. I am reading a historical novel and a threesome was one of the first thing ...more

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Jan 28, 2019 Laura Nelson (Tangents and Tissues) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favourites-2019

I am absolutely LOVING this series! Although, I feel duty bound to point out that each book can be read as a standalone *coughs* but trust me, you won’t be able to stop at just the one *winks*

Right, so where were we? *taps chin* Ah yes, I am absolutely LOVING this series - crap! - I’ve already said that, haven’t I? Sorry! Let’s continue...

One of things I love most about this series is the juxtaposition of the characters. These are no meek and mild females *shakes head* Ooh no! These ladies won’t ...more

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Mar 28, 2018 Becky rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical, arc

Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 3/29/18.

In many ways, the second London Underground book is a cautionary tale of the dangers of marrying someone you barely know. Kit and Tamsyn both go into their relationship wanting the same thing--money--but each has their own need for it and their own secrets to hide. Even as they're growing to care for each other, each constantly goes back to the earlier conversations they'd had (Kit telling her he wouldn't be capable of fidelity, for example, and sa Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 3/29/18.

In many ways, the second London Underground book is a cautionary tale of the dangers of marrying someone you barely know. Kit and Tamsyn both go into their relationship wanting the same thing--money--but each has their own need for it and their own secrets to hide. Even as they're growing to care for each other, each constantly goes back to the earlier conversations they'd had (Kit telling her he wouldn't be capable of fidelity, for example, and saying that once she'd given him an heir they could both pursue their own separate amorous entanglements, for example) and keep their budding feelings to themselves rather than mention them to the other.

And did I mention they have secrets? Honestly, at times reading this book was exhausting, watching them tiptoe around each other and knowing how each felt all the while knowing that they were hurtling themselves toward heartbreak...

Through it all, though, both Kit and Tamsyn were sympathetic characters who you can't help but hope will somehow manage to find an HEA in spite of themselves. They do, thank goodness, but OMG does Ms. Leigh make them work for it! I have to admit that there is a stretch of the book where I wasn't Tamsyn's biggest fan--in getting upset at what she discovers about Kit she really does expose herself as something of a hypocrite, even taking her difficult childhood into account--but when we finally see the reasons behind what she's been doing for eight years (when she finally tells Kit!) I'll admit she almost had me willing to jump into the fray beside her...even as I hoped that there'd somehow be a different way to do things.

Fortunately, Ms. Leigh had an even better solution in mind, giving everyone an HEA that was much more palatable than the one I was afraid we'd have to be happy with.

Now all we need is Langdon's story! ;)

(Counting on a Countess is second in the series but works fine as a standalone.)

Rating: 4 stars / B+

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Dec 22, 2018 Janet rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Christopher “Kit” Ellingsworth, war veteran and newly minted Earl of Blakemere, buries his demons under every sort of pleasure and vice. His scandalous ways have all but emptied his coffers until a wealthy mentor Lord Somerby leaves him a sizeable fortune. The only stipulation being that he must marry within one month to inherit the money. Kit needs a bride and the bold, mysterious Miss Tamsyn Pearce seems perfect. Husband hunting isn’t Tamsyn’s top priority she’s in London to sell her ...more

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Jan 13, 2018 Morgan | Mashleas Reads rated it liked it

I received an e ARC of this book. Thank you to Harper Collins and Edelweiss for allowing me to read Counting on a Countess. All opinions and thoughts are my own and do not represent the publisher or author.

I love the cover art for Counting on a Countess. I love romances with beautiful covers and had I seen this in a book store I certainly would have picked it up for myself. The cover is what initially drew my eye and the synopsis sounded great. Overall Counting on a Countess was a nice light re ...more

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May 27, 2018 The Book Junkie Reads . . . rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: edelweiss, review-requested, historical_regency_golden, borrowed_book

A very unorthodox female with a bit of a dilemma on her hands. Becoming a countess was not on her list of things to do when in town. A down and almost out male finds that he can get more of what he wants by just marrying. He never expect to find that woman and then find that she controls the whole thing. Falling in love with each other was in neither of their plans but that's how things go. I enjoy these types of romance, especially from the historical prospective but give me a little something ...more

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Dec 22, 2018 Cheryl rated it really liked it

I must admit that at first I wasn’t keen on either Kit or Tamsyn. They both looked upon the marriage as using it for their own benefit. However as the story progress and their feelings for each other developed into something more meaningful, I began to like them better. At times the pace was a little slow and there was an odd visit to the Orchid Palace. Overall, though, I did enjoy reading this story and found it an entertaining read. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoug ...more

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Jan 18, 2019 Verity W rated it did not like it

Shelves: netgalley

Not for me sadly. There was just too much going on here for me to be able to feel like I got to know the hero and heroine and what made them tick. There were so many plot points to hit that there wasn’t any time to do character development what with smugglers and fortunes and sex clubs and evil relatives and business proposals and so much more. Never mind.

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May 18, 2019 Ashley Tidwell rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle-books

This was a fun read through smuggling and law breaking with love in the mix! Tamsyn just wants to save the day and she’s not sure how it’ll come about, and Kit just needs some money. They find that in each other and also romance, surprises, lots of the good stuff. I loved Kit, he’s roguish but broken and he’s provably one of my favorite hero’s in historicals that I’ve ever read. It’s just a good book, I don’t really want the series to end.

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May 02, 2018 Mclaudia rated it liked it · review of another edition

I suppose your enjoyment will hinge on whether you believe hero could reform quickly, be ready to equally quickly give up a long-standing dream in order to realize the heroine’s dreams, and also quickly get over qualms supposedly held dear about breaking the law. It all felt half baked to me. Writing is good, however.

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Aug 17, 2020 Malissa rated it liked it

I enjoyed this but struggled a lot to get past the heroines own hypocrisy. I rather liked the hero, he felt real and well thought out, I wish I had the same feelings for the heroine. The final 2 chapters of the book were the best part all told. I’m curious to see where the next book leads, so onward into book 3.

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Nov 25, 2017 Teresa rated it really liked it

Fun read with a main character that had me rooting for her until the end. Tamsyn Pierce is a determined, spirited woman that won't let a man ruin the plans she has for herself and her town.
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Eva Leigh is a USA Today bestselling author who writes novels chock-full of determined women and men who are here for it. She enjoys baking, spending too much time on the Internet, and listening to music from the ’80s. Eva and her husband live in Central California.

Eva also writes in multiple romance genres as RITA-award nominated Zoë Archer. As Alexis Stanton, she wrote the novel on which the top ...more