Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Six scandalous Ladies finding true love.
A Wicked Earl’s Secret Baby ⭐⭐⭐This story with the plot alone is scandalous. Dorian is sent away by his father with his sister's manipulations. Claire is left pregnant and marries the Vicar to avoid a scandal. Six years later, Dorian returns home when his father passes away. Claire's husband is dead and Dorian wants the truth of why she married the Vicar. As far as I was concerned Dorian was too lenient on his sister and with her power plays should have sent her to Bedlam. The woman had to be insane if she thought she could run the earldom, or manipulate a brother who hates the way she treats him. After learning what she did to Claire should have sealed the deal. The characters are confused by what time has done to them, but I found Dorian to be weak in character. He continues to allow his sister to run amok when he returns home, and yell and manipulate him. Like allowing a ball two weeks after they buried their father, this is in such bad taste and scandalous. Although, the author totally ignores this fact of how society would react to this impropriety. I was left with such anger that the fact these two reunited after all of this was overshadowed by the villainous and evil sister. In fact, the way this story was written, it didn't matter if these two reunited only that the sister was stopped.
The Secret Life of a Sinful Lady ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This charming story follows Victoria, a budding playwright who secretly indulges her passion for theater while betrothed to the unfamiliar Lord Bedford. Their paths unexpectedly cross when Lord Bedford, captivated by an unknown lady in the audience, discovers it's Victoria. Intrigued, he embarks on a clandestine courtship, supporting her writing while concealing his identity. Their romance blossoms, but a revelation about Victoria's betrothal shatters her trust. However, her reaction could have been more reasonable considering the expectations of arranged marriages in Regency times. Ultimately, the blame lies with her relatives who, seeking a more advantageous match, withheld the truth. Thomas, however, remains steadfast, desiring Victoria's love to grow organically. Their love story ultimately triumphs, culminating in a grand gesture that seals their fate. This tale, a captivating blend of intrigue and romance, invites readers to fall in love with Victoria and Thomas as they navigate the complexities of love and social expectations.
What a Wicked Duke Demands ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This slow-burn romance features a touch of scandal, primarily driven by Beth's sister's reckless behavior. Despite causing significant embarrassment for the family, her sister continues to sow chaos throughout London. Beth, determined to protect her sister, finds herself embroiled in the drama and ultimately becomes a victim of a mugging. Rescued by a gentleman, Beth impulsively kisses him in gratitude. This unexpected encounter ignites an interest in Gerard, a widowed gentleman known for his reserved demeanor. However, their budding romance is complicated by a shared connection to a past scandal involving Beth's sister. The identity of the man responsible for her sister's downfall is subtly hinted at early on, making the climax less surprising than intended. Nevertheless, the story remains engaging, offering a captivating exploration of how the stoic Gerard navigates the challenges of a scandalous love affair.
A Scandalous Match Against All Odds ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Susanna's story held much promise, but in the end did not deliver quite the punch to her conniving ex-husband as I hoped it would. Reginald is a quite man of propriety and holds a dark secret of his own. He finds his attraction for Susanna compelling and quietly rages against what her husband puts Susanna through in the English court system. When her ex-husband sees that the Duke is attracted to his ex-wife, he schemes to do more damage to Susanna and the Duke. This story is very emotional and brought out my anger at the outrageous Earl and the evil done so he could collect her dowry and dump her so he could go back to his sordid single life. Love seems to find a way into the darkness of Susanna's heart and life. I love Reginald, such a wonderful and quiet man, even with his own wrong doing. At least he ensured that nobody was harmed. The whole time I'm reading this, I'm thinking: open Susanna's heart to Reginald's love.
A Duke's Devilish Plan ⭐⭐⭐
This is a fun story with a lot of awkwardness. As Rose's family heads to the country to amuse themselves for the summer. Rose is worried that Leo might be there from her summer romance two years before. The explanation for Leo running off, after promising to ask Rose's father to marry her is just plain ridiculous, because it suggests that the heir to the Dukedom doesn't have a mind of his own. He deserved to lose Rose to Bertram, although the whole problem is that Rose is not in love with Bertram. She was marrying him for stability. This story is a cautionary tale about trusting your step brother's opinions and judgments instead of your own. They just might lead you astray! Characters are well written except for the minor characters and the villains. I saw through the whole villainous ending at the very beginning of this story.
Conquering a Fiery Marchioness ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This romantic comedy takes a serious turn. This debutante believes she can go anywhere without trouble, but that's simply not true. The Duke of Hanworth immediately recognizes the casino patron is a woman. He helps her locate her brother, but discovers others seek to harm him due to debts. Caroline, far from a shrinking miss, gets into deep trouble, including with Martin, in her desperation. The title is questionable, as the woman is a Marquess's daughter, not a Marchioness, implying a marital status. The story is entertaining, with moments of disbelief. The Duke and Caroline's steamy connection explains his protective actions
