The Beautiful One by Emily Greenwood

Anna Black, the seamstress from the Rosewood School for Young Ladies of Quality is escorting Elizabeth Tarryton to her uncle's house after Lizzy was expelled.  As they approach her uncle's estate, their carriage overturns and they are met by the most annoying man.  When they reach the estate, Anna finds out that the man is Lizzy's uncle, Will Hailfax, Viscount Grandville.  Grandville offers Anna a large sum of money to chaperone Lizzy for a month until he can find another school.

Anna Black isn't what she seems.  She is on the run because her father's former apprentice violated her privacy and created scandalous drawings of Anna (thus the name of the novel).  Now, he is commissioned with painting her in the nude along by the Marquess of Henshaw and they won't take no for an answer.

This was one of those novels that when I wasn't reading I was thinking about it.  Anna takes an anti-social man and by the end of the novel, he is willing to re-enter society and make amends with his stepmother.  I liked how Anna stood up for herself.  She was a young woman without family that stood up to two bullies.  Then when she met Grandville, she pushed him to look at  his life and his neglect of his niece.  Will went from tortured hero to "stand up for  your woman" hero.  Anna pushed him out of the funk he had been living in for a year and made him live.

I enjoyed all of the major characters in this novel.  Lizzy went from spoiled brat to thoughtful young woman  And, Will's stepmother, Judith, could have been the evil stepmonster, but was delightful and charming.  I was cheering on Will when he defended Anna against Henshaw.

I truly enjoyed reading this novel and didn't want it to end.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Duke and The Domina : Warrick The Ruination of Grayson Danforth by Jenn LeBlanc

Lulu is a true artist with a whip.  She had created wings on the back of her sub and was going to photograph them when she tripped on her tripod and hit her head.  She is thrust back into time and in the arms of Grayson Locke Danforth, Duke of Warrick.

Grayson was the third unwanted son and he never wanted to be the Duke of Warrick.  He was sent to India by his father when it was discovered that Gray needed pain.  Gray has to marry the daughter of his father's best friend, the Duke of Exter, to satisfy a contract.  When Lady Cecilia cracks her head, Lulu is transported into her body.

Lulu wakes up in a strange time and in a strange body.  Gray needs the money that Lady Cecilia's dowry will provide and Lulu needs the protection.  While they have a marriage of convenience, they both discover that through each other they can achieve their true desires as they learn to trust.

This was the first book by Jenn LeBlanc that I have read.  I fell in love with Gray.  He was a tortured soul that was ashamed of what made him what he was.  I wanted to step into the book and probe deeper into his character.  I was on the fence with Lulu.  Part of why I why I was ambivalent was there could have been so much more dept to the character.  There was very little history given.  I wanted to know what made her tick.  Why did she become a switch and yet work as a professional Dominatrix?

That said, I truly enjoyed the book.  I liked the idea of time travel because of couples being accidentally separated through time.  The story was well written and very easy to follow despite being the third in a series.  I am hoping that Gray and Lulu are in upcoming novels so we can know what happens.  Does Lulu ever heal to the point she wants to have kids.  After all, Gray is a Duke and he needs to have an heir.

I found it amazing that the author has illustrated her novels and is a truly talented photographer.  I took a lot of time and browsed her website.  Awesome photos that are tastefully done yet totally sexy.
I received this novel as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Only Marriage Will Do by Jenna Jaxon

Amiable Dawson has returned to England after being a soldier and is attempting to find his beloved Katarina.  When he goes to her house, he discovers another woman arguing with a man that insisted that he was her husband.  Amiable steps in to help and they fall in love in the end.

I had a hard time with this nove.  There was way too much psycho guy that wanted Juliet.  I just couldn't complete it due to crazy man.

I received this novel as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Lady Hellion by Joanna Shupe

Again, another amazing book by Joanna Shupe.  I was hooked from page one.

Lady Sophia Barns saved the life of the man she loves but can't have Damien Beecham, Viscount Quint.  Damien has never stopped wanting Sophia, but due to his family history, he thinks he can't have her.  Sophie is on a mission to help the downtrodden and needs help from Damien.  When things get rough, Damien is there to help.

I was thrilled to receive the ARC for this book and it didn't disappoint.  From the characters to the thrilling plot, this book is wonderful.  Sophia was a strong character and knew what she wanted.  I loved how Damien is fighting with his own self over his attraction to Sophia.

I had received this novel as an ARC and I liked it so much that I bought it.  This is one that I will read over and over.

I received this novel as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!

A Marquis For Mary by Jess Michaels

Mary Quinn has escaped her father's house thanks to clever the clever negotiation of her brother-in-laws.  Now the agreement is almost at an end and Mary must return to her father's house if she isn't married at the end of this season.  Mary bumps into Edward, Marquis Woodley at a ball.  Her father catches them together and immediately demands they marry.  As their wedding draws closer, people  from Edward's past attempt to destroy their happiness.

I have loved Jess Michael's novels and this one was no exception.  It is almost a continuation of "The Widow Wager" because it picks up close to where that book ended, yet so well written that you could pick up the series with this novel.  Mary was a strong, determined character while Edward was a tortured hero due to his first marriage.  This novel was a thrilling read from beginning to end.  I am waiting for Jess Michael's next novel!

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!

The Major's Faux Fiancee by Erica Ridley

Miss Daphne Vaughan's father had died leaving her the ward of a cousin that is a pirate.  Captain Steele wants to be rid of his ward so he is forcing her into marriage.  Daphne is desperate to avoid marriage so she begs her former neighbor, Major Bartholomew Blackpool to pose as her faux fiancee.  Major Blackpool has returned from war only part of a man.  He lost not only a leg but his twin brother.  As they are posing as faux fiancee's Daphne and Bartholomew fall in love.

When I received this ARC, I was so thrilled.  I have loved the Dukes of War series since the beginning.  I picked this book up and didn't stop reading until I was done.  And I didn't want it to end. I loved Daphne's passion for her causes.  She doesn't want to give them up for marriage.  Bartholomew is a tortured hero.  He is struggling to adjust to his return to England and the loss of his twin.  I am anxiously awaiting the next in the series.  I hope Captain Steele gets his own novel!

I received this ARC from the author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!

Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt

Lady Phoebe Batten yearns for the things she can no longer have due to being almost completely blind.  She is attracted to her bodyguard, Captain James Trevillion.  Captain Trevillion is brooding due to an injury he suffered during service to the King.  When Lady Phoebe is threatened by kidnappers, James must risk his life to save Phoebe.  

I must admit that since I read "Darling Beast" I have been waiting for this novel.  I was thrilled that Phoebe got her man.  I loved the writing and the passion felt in the characters.  The book was a delight to read.  

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.