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Silken Grey #2
SILKEN PROMISES
Straight-laced lawman Jacob Grey offers Fiona McFee, the spirited and beautiful daughter of an Irish con man, a full pardon for both her and her father if she will pose as a wealthy British widow. Original.
278 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1994
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Lisa Bingham
49 books60 followersLisa Bingham was thirteen when she decided she wanted to be a published author, and she reached that goal less than ten years later. Now Lisa is the bestselling author of more than thirty historical and contemporary romantic fiction novels. Lisa has also been a teacher and a professional theatrical and historical reenactment costume designer—she’s considered an expert in those fields. She has been lucky enough to live and study in such exotic locales as Brazil, Mexico, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Currently she lives in rural northern Utah near her husband’s fourth-generation family farm. She is married to her sweetheart of twenty-two years and has three beautiful children, an over-protective dog, a burr-laden cat, and a miniature goat who thinks she’s a puppy.
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May 13, 2019
I like the start of this American Historical. The heroine is a feisty street smart girl, the daughter of an Irish con artist well-known to lawmakers in multiple states. The hero, a US marshall, has been chasing this slippery duo for ten years since a young Fiona abandoned him bare-bottomed and tied up in the middle of nowhere - not quite without a backward glance, because the curious teen did steal many glances before she left him to his fate. Now, Jacob Grey's long arm has finally nabbed his man and the good marshall has plans for the hustler and his clever daughter. Jacob blackmails Fiona into helping him trap a counterfeiter using her sharp card playing skills. The language is authentic, reminiscent of Jo Goodman's Westerns. Unfortunately, the heroine lost her spunk and submitted herself too readily to Jacob's bullying tactics. It got to the point where she was willing to accept crumbs from him.
She: " I’ll take whatever you’re willing to give me... Stay with me. Give me what you can. Then, if you can’t offer me any more, I’ll go. Without a fuss.”
Me: *gag* Where's your dignity, woman???
The ending was drawn out and focused on the side-plot of catching the real baddies. The romance got sidelined which is just as well since the romance lost its spark. This is my first book by the author. She's got a decent back catalogue which I might check out. I do like her writing. It might just be the case of the characters not appealing but she has potential and there was great chemistry and bantering initially. There was an element of Pygmalion to the story also, but again the author failed to capitalise on this trope.
She: " I’ll take whatever you’re willing to give me... Stay with me. Give me what you can. Then, if you can’t offer me any more, I’ll go. Without a fuss.”
Me: *gag* Where's your dignity, woman???
The ending was drawn out and focused on the side-plot of catching the real baddies. The romance got sidelined which is just as well since the romance lost its spark. This is my first book by the author. She's got a decent back catalogue which I might check out. I do like her writing. It might just be the case of the characters not appealing but she has potential and there was great chemistry and bantering initially. There was an element of Pygmalion to the story also, but again the author failed to capitalise on this trope.
July 31, 2012
Fan-blo**dy-tastic. The cover is absolutely not a reflection of the contents btw.
This book should be made into a movie.
Set in 1885 Victorian/Americana with a feisty Irish girl working with a hard boiled marshall to crack a counterfeiting ring and accidentally drawn into a confrontation with a 1885 version of the Star Chamber. Twists, turns, explosions, prison breakouts, poker and train hijacking. With a sprinkling of "Darby. I am your father" stuff tossed in for good measure.
It has *everything*.
Well... No... Ok. It doesn't have ninja pirate robot monkeys.
But if I had to describe it, I'd suggest it is a mix of Cat Ballou, A Big Hand for the Little Lady, Have Gun Will Travel, Maverick and The Wild Wild West.
Also Arsenic and Old Lace.
Seriously. You'll wet yourself at the antics of the 72 year old sisters explaining why they just wanted to "bend a bit of track" when in fact they are covered in soot having blown up most of the train. And the very last page will have you laugh out loud.
But I seem to have strayed from smut.
There isn't that much, much to my chagrin.
But the two major scenes I found "twitchy" to say the least.
Excellent. Seriously needs to be made into a movie.
This book should be made into a movie.
Set in 1885 Victorian/Americana with a feisty Irish girl working with a hard boiled marshall to crack a counterfeiting ring and accidentally drawn into a confrontation with a 1885 version of the Star Chamber. Twists, turns, explosions, prison breakouts, poker and train hijacking. With a sprinkling of "Darby. I am your father" stuff tossed in for good measure.
It has *everything*.
Well... No... Ok. It doesn't have ninja pirate robot monkeys.
But if I had to describe it, I'd suggest it is a mix of Cat Ballou, A Big Hand for the Little Lady, Have Gun Will Travel, Maverick and The Wild Wild West.
Also Arsenic and Old Lace.
Seriously. You'll wet yourself at the antics of the 72 year old sisters explaining why they just wanted to "bend a bit of track" when in fact they are covered in soot having blown up most of the train. And the very last page will have you laugh out loud.
But I seem to have strayed from smut.
There isn't that much, much to my chagrin.
But the two major scenes I found "twitchy" to say the least.
Excellent. Seriously needs to be made into a movie.
March 10, 2017
What a HOOT! Five stars for keeping me so amused!
I've had this little gem in my library for months and had no idea that I was missing such an adventure! Silken Promises is not the typical historical western romance. This story had it all. A street urchin transformed, romance, counterfeiters, prison breaks, undercover stings, railroad holdups and "The Beasleys." The characters were well thought out and scripted. Amelia and Alma (The Beasleys) added such a fun element to the story with their good-natured meddling.
It's a rare thing when I find a book that keeps me thoroughly entertained. I laughed out loud, developed goosebumps over Dub, and thoroughly enjoyed the plot. I couldn't help it. I fell in love with this book! There were a few typos and misplaced words, but I tend to forgive a lot when I enjoy a book this much. I could see this as a made for television movie in my head.
I haven't read this author's work before, but I'm hooked and already picked up Silken Dreams.
I've had this little gem in my library for months and had no idea that I was missing such an adventure! Silken Promises is not the typical historical western romance. This story had it all. A street urchin transformed, romance, counterfeiters, prison breaks, undercover stings, railroad holdups and "The Beasleys." The characters were well thought out and scripted. Amelia and Alma (The Beasleys) added such a fun element to the story with their good-natured meddling.
It's a rare thing when I find a book that keeps me thoroughly entertained. I laughed out loud, developed goosebumps over Dub, and thoroughly enjoyed the plot. I couldn't help it. I fell in love with this book! There were a few typos and misplaced words, but I tend to forgive a lot when I enjoy a book this much. I could see this as a made for television movie in my head.
I haven't read this author's work before, but I'm hooked and already picked up Silken Dreams.
January 21, 2014
When Wild Wild West meets My Fair Lady... It gives a funny romance, tender with spaghetti western and poker games as background...
This romance is an easy read. One that I made with a smile on my face as there are endearing and entertaining characters.
Personally, I fell under the spell of two spinsters: Alma and Amelia. Despite being over 70 years old, they are cool, naughty and always at the forefront of action. I loved to see them play with dynamite ...
I admit that the hero, Jacob, has not really charmed me. He has a stick stuff in this...(you see the picture, don't you?) and he's annoying by always playing by the rules. He lacks of openness and communication skill. The way he hurts Fiona, by not treating her like a lady, made me want to slap him through my book...
Of course, at the end, I easily pardoned his behaviour...
Great reading to relax and unwind with a smile.
Lucie
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This romance is an easy read. One that I made with a smile on my face as there are endearing and entertaining characters.
Personally, I fell under the spell of two spinsters: Alma and Amelia. Despite being over 70 years old, they are cool, naughty and always at the forefront of action. I loved to see them play with dynamite ...
I admit that the hero, Jacob, has not really charmed me. He has a stick stuff in this...(you see the picture, don't you?) and he's annoying by always playing by the rules. He lacks of openness and communication skill. The way he hurts Fiona, by not treating her like a lady, made me want to slap him through my book...
Of course, at the end, I easily pardoned his behaviour...
Great reading to relax and unwind with a smile.
Lucie
http://newbooksonmyselves.blogspot.fr...
August 14, 2014
I rather enjoyed this book, despite my not being a huge fan of western-frontier romances.
The plot of this book was rather well developed with a few twists and turns, nothing really unexpected but all nicely done. I wished I had read the first book in this series before as the story and the hero character especially seemed to be strongly linked with one another.
I really enjoyed the way the book started and the first encounters between Fiona and Jacob. However after a while, I realized that all their developments and inner changes would just be stated; that would remain very secondary and almost absent from this book.
The overall tone was light, despite a few murders that allegedly traumatized the characters. Most of the humor worked, though I must confess that I started rolling my eyes at the antics of the two old biddies.
Last comment: low steam in this book
The plot of this book was rather well developed with a few twists and turns, nothing really unexpected but all nicely done. I wished I had read the first book in this series before as the story and the hero character especially seemed to be strongly linked with one another.
I really enjoyed the way the book started and the first encounters between Fiona and Jacob. However after a while, I realized that all their developments and inner changes would just be stated; that would remain very secondary and almost absent from this book.
The overall tone was light, despite a few murders that allegedly traumatized the characters. Most of the humor worked, though I must confess that I started rolling my eyes at the antics of the two old biddies.
Last comment: low steam in this book
May 13, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed Silken Promises, a re-issue from 1994. Silken Dreams is the story before. I read this one without need of reading the first. Set in Chicago in 1885, a cross between My Fair Lady and Maverick (the movie), I was hearing stirring theme music before the third chapter. The plot seems to be predictable, but it isn't - well, except for the two elderly aunts that steal a bag of dynamite, "to get rid of gophers and other varmints." But even if it was, this is totally a character driven story with incidentals of violence, villainy and believable sexual tension that keeps you reading, laughing and cheering them on.
Jacob Grey is a lawman. Fiona McFee is a woman with a shady past. He needs a proficient gambler to catch a counterfeiter, she needs a pardon for her father. They transform before each other's eyes from worthy adversary to tentative friendship that barely labels how they both really feel. But Jacob isn't ready to introduce his wife, a pardoned criminal, to all and sundry. Fiona isn't willing to settle for crumbs of begrudged affection. I admired them both for their honesty and common sense; even when it went flying out the window.
The writing is subtly crafted, almost sneaky, appearing to amble along, yet every seemingly insignificant detail is exactly where it should be. Dialog is charming and the cadence perfectly timed; you can laugh and groan without a shade of embarrassment. The characters are fully developed, grow and progress in a credible manner while advancing the story and romance. Secondary characters are enlivening without apology for being full bodied. I loved the poor tailor, Mr. Peebles and the dynamite stealing aunts but they never "stole the show" though I wanted them to.
Vengeance being sought, justice being served and where the line between the letter and spirit of the law truly is are not new themes. Ms. Bingham handles them all with refreshing consideration by characters that struggled to not only find the line but also to hold on to it. Bungling as Jacob could be with regards to Fiona's feelings, he genuinely tried to make things right. Frustrating as Fiona's predicament could be, she truly wanted to do what was better than she'd had a chance to before. He wasn't too arrogant to endure and she wasn't too prideful to live; both features in many American Historical Romances that I struggle with. There was just the right amount of humble and hopeful in both of them.
The happily ever after wasn't rushed, the resolution both amusing and satisfying and the potential for a sequel as valid twenty years later as when the novel was first published. I'm not sure how I missed this book and author back in the day, except, well, I was busy having children and generally fell asleep before page ten of *any* book. I'm delighted these works are being re-issued (with gorgeous covers!) in e-format so I can catch up on what I missed. If you're looking for a thoroughly American historical romance, I recommend Silken Promises.
Read more of my reviews at Page Traveler E-Book Reviews
Jacob Grey is a lawman. Fiona McFee is a woman with a shady past. He needs a proficient gambler to catch a counterfeiter, she needs a pardon for her father. They transform before each other's eyes from worthy adversary to tentative friendship that barely labels how they both really feel. But Jacob isn't ready to introduce his wife, a pardoned criminal, to all and sundry. Fiona isn't willing to settle for crumbs of begrudged affection. I admired them both for their honesty and common sense; even when it went flying out the window.
The writing is subtly crafted, almost sneaky, appearing to amble along, yet every seemingly insignificant detail is exactly where it should be. Dialog is charming and the cadence perfectly timed; you can laugh and groan without a shade of embarrassment. The characters are fully developed, grow and progress in a credible manner while advancing the story and romance. Secondary characters are enlivening without apology for being full bodied. I loved the poor tailor, Mr. Peebles and the dynamite stealing aunts but they never "stole the show" though I wanted them to.
Vengeance being sought, justice being served and where the line between the letter and spirit of the law truly is are not new themes. Ms. Bingham handles them all with refreshing consideration by characters that struggled to not only find the line but also to hold on to it. Bungling as Jacob could be with regards to Fiona's feelings, he genuinely tried to make things right. Frustrating as Fiona's predicament could be, she truly wanted to do what was better than she'd had a chance to before. He wasn't too arrogant to endure and she wasn't too prideful to live; both features in many American Historical Romances that I struggle with. There was just the right amount of humble and hopeful in both of them.
The happily ever after wasn't rushed, the resolution both amusing and satisfying and the potential for a sequel as valid twenty years later as when the novel was first published. I'm not sure how I missed this book and author back in the day, except, well, I was busy having children and generally fell asleep before page ten of *any* book. I'm delighted these works are being re-issued (with gorgeous covers!) in e-format so I can catch up on what I missed. If you're looking for a thoroughly American historical romance, I recommend Silken Promises.
Read more of my reviews at Page Traveler E-Book Reviews
January 19, 2014
You have to love when a western/historical romance spares us the heaving bosoms and frail damsels and actually gives us a determined con artist as our heroine and a lawman who has been on her trail for years, equally determined to bring both her and her father to justice, all because long ago, she found, then left him butt-naked in the woods. Fiona has dodged Jacob’s long arm of the law for years, but it all catches up to her when he needs her help and dangles a pardon for both her and her father in return for her promise to play the biggest con yet, while working on the right side of the law. Fiona is a soft-hearted survivor, rough around the edges, but cleverly brilliant. Can Jacob turn her into the well-heeled lady she needs to be to capture his counterfeiting criminal or will he and Fiona find more at risk between them than they could ever have imagined? Meanwhile, another has sworn revenge against Jacob and he doesn’t even see it coming.
Get ready to enjoy the banter, the heat, and the comedic moments that fill Silken Promises by Lisa Bingham. From the start, the pace is light, quick and the dialogue will make you smile as Fiona and Jacob grind on one another's nerves while butting heads and finally hearts. The transformation of Fiona from a diamond in the rough to a polished gem could never have happened if not for two spinster sisters who will steal your heart with their amusing and eccentric ways. They felt like Fiona’s fairy godmothers of the West. There is danger, death, deceit and trouble along the way and some of it will tear at your heart as you watch this feisty heroine bravely do what needs to be done and finally takes what she wants in life.
I received an ARC edition from Diversion Books in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: January 21, 2014
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 9781626811959
Genre: Historical Romance
Get ready to enjoy the banter, the heat, and the comedic moments that fill Silken Promises by Lisa Bingham. From the start, the pace is light, quick and the dialogue will make you smile as Fiona and Jacob grind on one another's nerves while butting heads and finally hearts. The transformation of Fiona from a diamond in the rough to a polished gem could never have happened if not for two spinster sisters who will steal your heart with their amusing and eccentric ways. They felt like Fiona’s fairy godmothers of the West. There is danger, death, deceit and trouble along the way and some of it will tear at your heart as you watch this feisty heroine bravely do what needs to be done and finally takes what she wants in life.
I received an ARC edition from Diversion Books in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: January 21, 2014
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 9781626811959
Genre: Historical Romance
March 28, 2014
This story got me from the very beginning. When the two main characters first meet, he is naked and bound in a field of fox tails being out witted by a thief. She shows up over from a ridge from a picnic with her father and starts a conversation with him. When she hears her father call he asks her to untie him. She ask what is it that you do for a living, his reply I am a police man. She very politely says that if he was anything other than a police man she would but since she does not like them and thinks they are deplorable she is sorry and must leave. For the next ten years Jacob Grey, hunts down Fiona McFee and her father making there life harder and harder. Until finding her in Chicago and telling her about a deal he has for her that would pardon her and her father for all their crimes. She does not like it at first but after a while she agrees. He puts her up in a nice hotel and tells that she will need to learn how to talk and act like a widow from Britain who has money. This does not work out so well so he sends a letter to his sister who lives in Chicago and is a famous poet. The letter is intercepted by two sisters who are like there aunts since they have been around them since Jacob and his sister were children. These two help make the story complete and really make a better story. for they are always just getting into something or putting the two of them together even though they don’t know they like each other. As the story goes along he finally sees her as a women and an attractive women at that, she actually likes that he has his ways and is just scared that at the end that they won’t be together. There is a subplot with a man escaping from prison and wanting to kill Jacob since he was the one that put him there but the main story is the love story of two people from two different worlds and how they break down their own ideas and let be. A very good story with a lot of funny moments and l liked the battering between the two main characters. I got this book from net galley.
January 19, 2014
Historical romance is not my favorite genre but the blurb about this book reminded me of one of those old romantic westerns I used to watch with my mom. So, I gave it a go...
This book is being re-released in digital format with a new cover. The cover here on goodreads represents the "old" one... out with the old and in with the new! You can see the new cover if you pop over to the blog... link is below.
Overall this book has a nice and easy writing style, entertaining characters and a slow building but eventually steamy romance. Mix that with a little bit of gun slinging, gambling and two little old ladies that meddle in BIG ways and you've got yourself a winning combination. I really, really enjoyed this book and it's made me want to dive into some of the older romances. Perhaps I am missing out on something...
Fiona met Jacob when she happened upon him bound and naked in a field... she was only a little girl at the time. When she found out he was a law man, she had a change of heart on helping him and left him there. Jacob never forgot Fiona and spent the next decade chasing her and her father around. Seems as if her dad had a little problem with law breakin'! Jacob learns that Fiona is a whiz with cards and elicits her help to uncover a counterfeit money laundering scheme. In exchange for her help her and her father would get full pardons for all their crimes. What Jacob and Fiona didn't expect was to fall head over heels for each other.
Alma and Amelia, the two meddling old ladies, really should stay away from dynamite... these two gave me a case of the chuckles. The end of the book with them meddling and dragging around Mr. Peebles added a nice element of humor.
Great read for those who are fans of western, victorian romances...
ARC provided by Diversion books...
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This book is being re-released in digital format with a new cover. The cover here on goodreads represents the "old" one... out with the old and in with the new! You can see the new cover if you pop over to the blog... link is below.
Overall this book has a nice and easy writing style, entertaining characters and a slow building but eventually steamy romance. Mix that with a little bit of gun slinging, gambling and two little old ladies that meddle in BIG ways and you've got yourself a winning combination. I really, really enjoyed this book and it's made me want to dive into some of the older romances. Perhaps I am missing out on something...
Fiona met Jacob when she happened upon him bound and naked in a field... she was only a little girl at the time. When she found out he was a law man, she had a change of heart on helping him and left him there. Jacob never forgot Fiona and spent the next decade chasing her and her father around. Seems as if her dad had a little problem with law breakin'! Jacob learns that Fiona is a whiz with cards and elicits her help to uncover a counterfeit money laundering scheme. In exchange for her help her and her father would get full pardons for all their crimes. What Jacob and Fiona didn't expect was to fall head over heels for each other.
Alma and Amelia, the two meddling old ladies, really should stay away from dynamite... these two gave me a case of the chuckles. The end of the book with them meddling and dragging around Mr. Peebles added a nice element of humor.
Great read for those who are fans of western, victorian romances...
ARC provided by Diversion books...
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February 3, 2014
Blurb (from Goodreads)
Fiona McFee had been just a girl when she first saw Jacob Grey --- almost all of Jacob Grey --- naked and tied up in a field of foxtails. Naturally, as an Irish con man's daughter, she refused to release the young deputy --- while he sunburned his backside and swore never to forget her. He never did, though the little minx in the field didn't resemble the sensual, topaz-eyed hellion he tracked to Chicago years later. Jacob had an offer that could change her life --- a full pardon for both her and her father if she posed as a wealthy British widow and played poker like an ace on a tourist train heading West.
His plan was to catch a counterfeiter; Fiona's scheme was to outfit herself in beautiful clothes, win her father's freedom ... and outwit Jacob Grey. She didn't count on the wild card that sent her reeling --- an instant attraction to the very large, very strong lawman who carried a very big gun. But the game she was entering was deadly, and before she or Jacob realized how high the stakes had soared, they were deeply in jeopardy ... in danger of losing their hearts and their dreams in a battle for their lives.
Review
I love that this historical romance gives us a strong female con artist as our heroine instead of a damsel in distress!
The dialogue is quick and will make you laugh as Jacob and Fiona work on getting her ready for her role as a wealthy widow. Add to that two of the sweetest and funniest old ladies that are helping them, and you can’t go wrong. They were my favorite characters!
I really enjoyed this book and will be reading Silken Dreams, Jacob’s sister’s story.
I recommend for those who are fans of sweet historical romances.
Received copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Fiona McFee had been just a girl when she first saw Jacob Grey --- almost all of Jacob Grey --- naked and tied up in a field of foxtails. Naturally, as an Irish con man's daughter, she refused to release the young deputy --- while he sunburned his backside and swore never to forget her. He never did, though the little minx in the field didn't resemble the sensual, topaz-eyed hellion he tracked to Chicago years later. Jacob had an offer that could change her life --- a full pardon for both her and her father if she posed as a wealthy British widow and played poker like an ace on a tourist train heading West.
His plan was to catch a counterfeiter; Fiona's scheme was to outfit herself in beautiful clothes, win her father's freedom ... and outwit Jacob Grey. She didn't count on the wild card that sent her reeling --- an instant attraction to the very large, very strong lawman who carried a very big gun. But the game she was entering was deadly, and before she or Jacob realized how high the stakes had soared, they were deeply in jeopardy ... in danger of losing their hearts and their dreams in a battle for their lives.
Review
I love that this historical romance gives us a strong female con artist as our heroine instead of a damsel in distress!
The dialogue is quick and will make you laugh as Jacob and Fiona work on getting her ready for her role as a wealthy widow. Add to that two of the sweetest and funniest old ladies that are helping them, and you can’t go wrong. They were my favorite characters!
I really enjoyed this book and will be reading Silken Dreams, Jacob’s sister’s story.
I recommend for those who are fans of sweet historical romances.
Received copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 1, 2014
Here we have a con artist as our heroine and the hero is a U.S. marshal who has been on hot her trail for years. Ten years ago, 13 year old Fiona McFee had seen Jacob Grey, butt naked and tied up in a field of foxtails. Being a daughter of an Irish conman, she refuses to release him and he swears to catch up with her. Although he traces her but the father-daughter duo are always one step ahead and do not get caught.
Jacob wants to catch a counterfeiter and has an offer to change her life for the better. He promises a full pardon for both her and her father if she agrees to poses as a wealthy British widow and play poker like an ace on a tourist train heading West. (She is very good with cards).
She has no choice not to agree as he has her father as a hostage. However, turning her into a sophisticated widow is easier said than done. She has the wrong accent and her manners are sadly lacking! He writes a letter to his sister but two elderly spinster sisters intercept the letter and arrive at the hotel to help!
They do succeed where Jacob had failed but they are so feisty that Jacob does know how to deal with them. Both the spinster sisters steal our heart with their amusing and eccentric ways. There is danger, death, deceit and trouble along the way. There is not a single dull moment in the novel. I quite liked the tailor too who use to work with dynamite before his tailoring days!
That cover is totally misplaced but the novel is rollicking fun.
Jacob wants to catch a counterfeiter and has an offer to change her life for the better. He promises a full pardon for both her and her father if she agrees to poses as a wealthy British widow and play poker like an ace on a tourist train heading West. (She is very good with cards).
She has no choice not to agree as he has her father as a hostage. However, turning her into a sophisticated widow is easier said than done. She has the wrong accent and her manners are sadly lacking! He writes a letter to his sister but two elderly spinster sisters intercept the letter and arrive at the hotel to help!
They do succeed where Jacob had failed but they are so feisty that Jacob does know how to deal with them. Both the spinster sisters steal our heart with their amusing and eccentric ways. There is danger, death, deceit and trouble along the way. There is not a single dull moment in the novel. I quite liked the tailor too who use to work with dynamite before his tailoring days!
That cover is totally misplaced but the novel is rollicking fun.
October 26, 2015
The Silken Promises, by Lisa Bingham was entertaining, but at the same time it was absolutely infuriating.
It's a story about Fiona and Jacob. They have known each other for a long time. Their first meeting was anything than traditional - one was just a girl and other was puck naked trussed up and left into a field - so they do not have the warmest feelings toward each other, since Fiona is a crooks daughter and Jacob is lawman.
When Jacob gets an assignment to capture a card shark and counterfeit money divider, he knows where an how he can get the help to capture the man. So he takes Fiona's father into custody and makes Fiona help him, since Fiona is very good with cards. But ... Fiona is no Lady and she has to play a part of a British widow. And so starts some version of "My fair Lady".
After Jacob has ignored Fiona enough, his aunts have taken over the whole project, Jacob's enemy has escaped from prison and Jacob and Fiona had finally found common ground and language ... the story gets it's traditional ending - happily ever after with a house and a picked fence, baby and nosy ants :).
Good, bit too traditional girdle ripping romance novel.
It's a story about Fiona and Jacob. They have known each other for a long time. Their first meeting was anything than traditional - one was just a girl and other was puck naked trussed up and left into a field - so they do not have the warmest feelings toward each other, since Fiona is a crooks daughter and Jacob is lawman.
When Jacob gets an assignment to capture a card shark and counterfeit money divider, he knows where an how he can get the help to capture the man. So he takes Fiona's father into custody and makes Fiona help him, since Fiona is very good with cards. But ... Fiona is no Lady and she has to play a part of a British widow. And so starts some version of "My fair Lady".
After Jacob has ignored Fiona enough, his aunts have taken over the whole project, Jacob's enemy has escaped from prison and Jacob and Fiona had finally found common ground and language ... the story gets it's traditional ending - happily ever after with a house and a picked fence, baby and nosy ants :).
Good, bit too traditional girdle ripping romance novel.
January 22, 2014
Originally published in 1994, Silken Promises has been given a new cover and will be re-released in digital format on January 21st. What can I say - other than that when it comes to a historical romance, it is the terrific writing that makes it timeless.
I laughed and giggled all the way from the very beginning to the very end. Fiona and Jacob meet for the first time while he is naked and tied up and she is a young teenager who decided to leave him that way. What happens next is ten years of cat and mouse between these two. It’s ‘cat and mouse’ because he is a lawman and she is the daughter of a conman, who has been raised outside the law. It’s when Jacob needs a female partner to bring a man to justice that they meet again. What Jacob finds is not a gangly teenager, but a smart and crafty woman that can bring this lawman to his knees.
If you are looking to take a break from the NA/erotica world for a bit and just have a good old fashioned love/laugh in the old Wild West, Silken Promises is perfect.
4 Adorable stars for a timeless romance
T~
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I laughed and giggled all the way from the very beginning to the very end. Fiona and Jacob meet for the first time while he is naked and tied up and she is a young teenager who decided to leave him that way. What happens next is ten years of cat and mouse between these two. It’s ‘cat and mouse’ because he is a lawman and she is the daughter of a conman, who has been raised outside the law. It’s when Jacob needs a female partner to bring a man to justice that they meet again. What Jacob finds is not a gangly teenager, but a smart and crafty woman that can bring this lawman to his knees.
If you are looking to take a break from the NA/erotica world for a bit and just have a good old fashioned love/laugh in the old Wild West, Silken Promises is perfect.
4 Adorable stars for a timeless romance
T~
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April 11, 2015
Not bad, but not the sort of story that pulls you in and won't let you go. I found myself not caring much about what would happen next. It's disappointing because I loved the concept.
March 29, 2014
too explicit
April 5, 2014
A well written western. The characters are well developed and believable.
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