In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.
After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.
But that was then... Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love... until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets... (less)
My thoughts:
I SO have not read these in order. I read the 8th first, then I think the 3rd? and then the 1st and now the 6th...oh well, getting to the end...slooowly. I really should read them all.
I almost started crying, damn. But she was SO happy and so much in love and then boom, hubbie dead. What? Nooooo!
So it is four years later. She thinks it is time to move on. In comes Michael, her husband's cousin, and the man who has loved her for years. But he would never go there, neither would she.
But hey we both know they will fall in each other's arms and so they do so that they can live happily ever after.
It was cute and I almost read it in a day, aaalmost, I did start another Quinn book the same day so it took 2 days.
Cover
Dull
Mass Market Paperback, 368 pages
Published June 29th 2004 by Avon (first published January 1st 2004)
Bridgertons #6
Historical romance
Library
Oh... this sounds great. And I like that you don't have to read in order (but I still would!). I need to read more historicals!
ReplyDeleteYay for that
DeleteI need to read more Quinn. I'll have to check my goodreads, but I think I only read one of hers but I really liked it.
ReplyDeleteQuinn is never bad
DeleteI absolutely love Quinn's early books. Great review!
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DeleteI really need to try her books
ReplyDeleteYes you must
DeleteI love when a spouse can move on from grief but I'm still always a little sad about that first lost love.
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Good for moving on, but still remembering
DeleteThe order doesn't matter, they're all so good! Reading your review makes me want to pick them up again!
ReplyDeleteThat they are
DeleteI've read series out of order like that before haha
ReplyDeleteI just LOVED this book so much here!!So dang good. I love this author and this series is the BOMB!!!
ReplyDeleteQuinn is awesome! I just bought two more from her backlist. It takes time
DeleteLol, I'm totally the same! I seriously read the fourth book and then the eight and then the rest. Seriously. lol. :)
ReplyDeleteLol, the way of doing it
DeleteHe was not around much, obviously
ReplyDeleteSince this is a later book, I hope the love story of Francesca and Michael weren't the subject of one of the earlier books, otherwise I'd be so pissed that he was dead! That would be really cruel :P
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
God, that would be horrid!
DeleteI have really got to read Quinn this year. I have the first book from this series on audio so maybe it will happen. I do agree that this cover is very dull.
ReplyDeleteI so want to try her on Audio!
DeleteI've been known to skip around in a series. I drive myself nuts, but its a mood thing.
ReplyDeleteAh, glad this new chance for her and finally his chance was a good one. :)
Haha, I can not do it any other way
DeleteI've given up trying to read in order - if there are a lot of books in a series I haven't read it's just not going to happen. Besides, most HR series book can stand alone, don't you think? I'll look for this one in audio from my library.
ReplyDeleteThat they can, so who cares about order!
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DeleteI'm a big stickler for reading in order. I think of all the series I've read, I've only read a handful out of order. Glad you enjoyed this one.
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads & Books of My Heart
When it comes to HR it's all in the wind
DeleteUgh so dull
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DeleteGlad you enjoyed it! I don't read series books in order either.
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