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His horse isn't the only thing she's going to steal... John Fines, the Fifth Earl of Chatwin, is racing his horse in Hyde Park when he almost runs down a beautiful and alluring young woman. Lady Catherine Reynolds doesn't have time to dally about with infatuations- she's on a quest to find her real father. And when John is mesmerized by her, she takes up the opportunity to steal his horse right from under him, leaving behind a trail of gossip. Everyone in the town believes that Catherine has come to London to find a husband, but what she really needs is an ally who can help her uncover the truth. The dashing Lord Chatwin would have been the perfect gentleman to help her, if only she hadn't stolen his horse... and his heart.
My thoughts:
I really do enjoy Amelia Grey's books, they are just sweeter somehow. And in this book the heroine did something shocking, she did not do the whole "let's not tell the truth just yet dance" when it came to that later in the book. Finally, a heroine with her head on her shoulder.
Catherine was a nice and innocent heroine. Perfectly likable. While John is of course a bit of a rake who belonged to the terrible threesome, the men who would not marry (and then they all did ;). It's not love at first sights, it's like, it's lust, it's realization.
While Catherine's sister tried to marry her off, she tried to find her real father. So there is that, and of course the mmm does not Earl Chatwin look mighty fine today ;)
Conclusion:
Sweet, adorable and just light light light. This is how I like HR. I can close the book with a smile on my lips.
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ok
Mass Market, 320 pages
Published January 7th 2014 by "Sourcebooks Casablanca" (first published September 7th 2004)
Historical romance
For review
I do love a light historical romance that leaves a smile on your face. how have I not read this author? Adding her to my list!
ReplyDeleteI like her books, so sweet and light :D She does have few out :)
DeleteSweet, adorable and light sounds great.
ReplyDeleteit sure does
DeleteAwe this sounds like fun. I love when they leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy :)
ReplyDeleteI do love the feeling :)
Delete"And in this book the heroine did something shocking, she did not do the whole "let's not tell the truth just yet dance"
ReplyDeleteYES! You have no idea how happy that makes me! Nothing causes me more stress when reading than a character who keeps something they shouldn't to themselves. So glad that's not the case here:)
Haha. yes it always annoys me.
DeleteOh no, she lies bleeding cos she was stabbed cos you did not tell her that secret.
Oh no, he fell down that hidden well cos no one told him the seeeecret.
And so forth
Yay, I hope you think it's sweet too
ReplyDeleteI love your description of the heroine. Those lies for no good reason drive me crazy too. LOL
ReplyDeleteI know they are there for the story but they make no sense
DeleteAn innocent heroine and a rake in a nice, light, angst-free book. Really? Yes, please!
ReplyDeleteHaha yes I know they are all innocent and rakes but at least they were not stupid about it
DeleteI should try this author, it sounds like a nice HR. Cute one.
ReplyDeleteI love cute
DeleteSounds fun. I like the lighter historical romances.
ReplyDeleteI too :)
DeleteOkay, you convinced me. Your last line did me in. I love closing a book with a smile on my face. :D
ReplyDeleteHihi me too :D But then who doesn't
DeleteThese sound like lovely, relaxing reads. :)
ReplyDeleteThose are so needed sometimes
DeleteOh I've not read her yet. I like the ones that leave you smiling :)
ReplyDeleteYay for smiles
DeleteAfter I'm done with the two books I'm reading I'm going to need something light and fluffy. haha
ReplyDeleteThey are heavy, emotional and sad?
DeleteI also like HR that leaves you with a smile on your lips. It doesn't always have to be intense or overly emotional, sometimes light is good. Glad you had fun with this one!
ReplyDeleteYes sometimes just light is good, all that drama llama and everything else is good but not always needed :)
Delete*waves, shivering*
ReplyDelete*sends warm winds from Finland*
Delete....never thought I would say that
Seriously.
DeleteAnd I am supposed to live close--ish to the arctic circle
DeleteThat sure is needed in winter
ReplyDeleteI wantz! I wantz! I wantz!!!!
ReplyDeletewantssssssssssss my preciousssss
DeleteSounds like I need to read it!
ReplyDeleteYup you do
DeleteI love when when a book gives me that smile. And, since I particularly love historical romances, I'll be sure to check this one out!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely suggestion :)
They are always fun to read, just so relaxing
DeleteHer books are sweet, good for a quick afternoon read.
ReplyDeleteThat they are
DeleteLovely review, now I want to read it.
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