“He bent his head by slow degrees, until his brow rested against hers. They traded the same breath back and forth. And when his lips finally bridged the last bit of distance between them, it felt like the end of a kiss rather than the beginning.”
A besotted man, evidently, would sit by his lady’s side at the pianoforte and turn pages for her – even if the only tune his lady knew was a vulgar drinking song, which she played from memory at a dirge-like tempo for nearly an hour straight.
Hi Mandi,
I love your reviews!! This is already in my TBR pile. I think I will be moving it up :o)
Thanks!
Hi Mandi,
Lovely review!
Aww it was such a nice book, just them and the love, and when I warmed up to Jeremy I sure liked him.
Loved the things she made him too, very funny.
And your house is very lovely btw ;)
Randi – move it up! you will love it!
Blodeuedd – Thank you. We need to buy furniture. ;)
Mandi, you just told me all I longed for to hear!! I have Tessa dare on the shelves but with historicals I am always on my qui vive…some might hit home with me but many just don't and I just love to read undiluted romance like that. And from that snippet of a quote the writing style is really something I can appreciate. Thanks for adding your review to the praise already out there :D
Leontine – I really think you will like this one! It's one of those books that you yell at yourself for letting it sit in tbr pile for too long! And there are two more to enjoy which I have on order! I can't wait.
I have this one in my TBR pile and keep meaning to read it and something always comes up. I know I'm going to like it – so much so that I've already purchased the 2nd book! After your review it's moving up in the queue.
Great review! It's on my wish list!
Mandi, what a wonderful review! And yes! I just snagged this from the library. :)
I like what you said about "no evil villains, no murderous sub-plots. Just the story of these two characters falling in love." I expect to have strong antagonists in PNR and UF but sometimes they get in the way of the romance in historicals.
Moving this one up Mt. TBR. :)
I'm so wanting this book and after reading your review, I'm wanting it even more.
I'm holding out until A Lady of Persuasion is released so I can read all three back to back. :D
Patti – I have the next two on order – they each feature supporting characters :)
Mary – Thanks!
Leslie – you are right – some stories have to have a strong protagonist..this one definitely has bumps along the way for the two of them..
Lou – you won't have to wait much longer :)
Mandi, what a wonderful review and you answered my second thoughts about this book. Now I am going to have to get this book. Thanks.
Armenia – Yes – you won't be disappointed! :)
Okay, so this is the Tessa Dare book I have been hearing so much about. Great review! I love it when romances actually focus on the romance! When am I going to find the time to read all these books?!
Jill – I know..I need more time in my day too!
Nice house, Mandi!
I don't know about this one. She's in love with Toby so she decides to seduce Jeremy…? Uh, brilliant plan. I did like that quote, though. *fans self*
Mandi:
What a great review! Man, I can't buy any more books right now…
But now I want it.. lol
Seriously – great job.
L
Heidenkind – it is more – she is in love with Toby so Jeremy decides to seduce her to give Toby a break for a bit..but then she realizes what they are up to and she decides to use the jealousy factor to woo Toby back.
Lea – I have been so bad the past few week buying book! I have to stop!
Great review Mandi! I have both Goddess of the Hunt and Surrender of a Siren in my TBR pile. I really need more hours in a day so I can read as much as I would like each day.
I am so tempted to rush out and get this book, but no I have to weed down my pile before I start lusting after new books…
Thanks for the review
E.H>
Okay Girl… adding another book to the wish list! =) You are evil woman, lmao!!!
This books sounds very enjoyable! I do indeed tend to look this one up!
Thanks for the recommendation!
I hope you have a great weekend!
So glad you enjoyed this! I also enjoyed the second one, and I'm really looking forward to the third next week!
This sounds right up my alley! I am adding this to my want to read list right now. :)