This was a slow smolder romance. I loved the banter between Miranda and Aden. She intrigues him, but her family situation has her forced into an engagement she doesn't want. I liked the sub-plot of trying to get Miranda out of that horrible arrangement. I did not like her brother. I really hope that Aden's sister finds a better choice for a husband.
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Hadrian Ames, the Duke of Clayton, needs a bride. He is planning on accepting the arranged marriage to his cousin that his uncle wants until he meets Natalie Fanshawe. Natalie is an American who promised her best friend as she was dying to take her young son back to her family in England. As an American, Natalie is outspoken and doesn't care for the aristocracy.
There was a chunk of this book that I just skipped. I did not like how Natalie and Leo were treated at Leo's grandfather's home. It was really unnecessary to the plot. I did like the characters of Natalie and Hadrian.
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Lady Charlotte Wentworth had her one season where she was the biddable female the ton expected from debutants. She left London in disgrace after being ruined by the new Viscount Amesbury. Lottie settled into her families estate then her brother died followed by her mother. When her father sank into a depression, Lottie took over running the estate and gained a strong confidence. Seven years later, her father has pulled out of his depression and has arranged a marriage for Lottie. Lottie does not want to marry the man so she goes to London to find a husband on her own terms.
When Lottie meets Viscount Amesbury again, he realizes that she is very a very different person. Ethan finally has the chance to make up for ruining her season. Lottie takes Ethan up on his offer and along the way, sparks fly and a second chance romance develops.
I really enjoyed reading this novel. It was a great debut novel for the author. It was fast paced with great characters. I can't wait for the next book.
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All Scot and Bothered is the second book in the Devil You Know series. It can be read as a stand alone.
I loved 98% of the book. I liked the pairing of Cecelia and Ramsey. He was the perfect balance for her. Cecelia was a strong heroine, yet in many ways directionless and Ramsey helped keep her in direction.
Without rehashing the plot, there were two points that I felt that didn't flow and were rather awkward. Overall, the book is amazing. The writing is intense and has the feeling of a historical romantic suspense. Again, Kerrigan Byrne hit it out of the ballpark. She is one author that I will one-click on any of her books.
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Jonathan MacLean is subconsciously trying to outrun his past by never returning to the same town twice. He is getting a new investment off the ground when he is trapped in Cresmouth aka Christmas by a blizzard.
Angelica Parker is the town jeweler. She left London to prove to herself and her family that she is just as good of a jeweler as her older brother. As a black woman, she has to prove that her creations are equal to any other artist. She has been given a commission of making ornaments for the new town Christmas Tree.
I really love the standalone novella feel to the series. However, this book seemed more rushed than the others. There are some details missing. Angelica could not possibly manage the demand of her business without either an apprentice or shop clerk. I liked the characters and how they both had issues to overcome.
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