Planning her wedding takes a dangerous turn, when a woman realizes a member of her engagement party would rather kill her than walk down the aisle. So far, Miss Samantha Hastings’ engagement to Benjamin, Lord Westwood, has been tumultuous at best. Kidnapped by the man who murdered her father, nearly beaten to death, and severely poisoned, Samantha barely manages to escape alive. When the killer … to escape alive.
When the killer reveals his revenge plot had assistance, the Hastings and Westwood families must band together to defend themselves against a new threat, and Samantha concocts a risky plan to draw the accomplice out of hiding. However, this scheme may cost her more than she is willing to sacrifice. There is a traitor in their midst—one who has already committed murder and is willing to do so again.
The masked ball approaches and, by the evening’s end, at least one more person will die. Will Samantha survive until her wedding day… or will her imperfect engagement become a grizzly prelude to murder?
The second book into this intriguing series drags you deeper into the mystery, surrounding the reader in a dizzying array of passion, intrigue, and the richness of the Victorian era. In the vein of Deanna Raybourn and Amanda Quick, this darker installment of the Wiltshire Chronicles will reveal the violent nature of man.
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WARNING: This book ends on a cliffhanger.
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An Imperfect Engagement (Book 2 of The Wiltshire Chronicles) by Alyssa Drake
Is a fast pace historical mystery thriller romance. The creatively written storyline commands your attention to the end. The story continues from The Perfect Plan Book 1 of the Wiltshire Chronicles where a string of murder’s and attempted murder’s have rocked a family to its core. A ruthless and persistent killer has been identified but not caught, and he is not going to leave anyone alive that has done him wrong and his list is very long. The one thing the family doesn’t know is who is his dangerous accomplice? The storyline is creative, action packed, with multiple complex plots that keep you guessing what’s next. Great world building and fabulously strong and stubbornly willed characters, armed with their sharp tongues and witty banter, brings out laughs while spinning complex plots twist and turns to keep you guessing what will happen next. I enjoyed this historical mystery adventure with steaming hot 3-4 flame romance! This could be read as a standalone however, it’s better read as a series. Yes, this book also ended a cliffhanger with shocking admissions to excite the reader for the next book in the series.
Mature Content Note: This book has detailed murder and physical battery plots by a male to female victims, (hitting, etc., but no sexual abuse) and a lot of steamy love scenes. I personally did not feel the situations were over the top, but be warned If you are sensitive to these situations.
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I read the first book about Samantha and Benjamin and this is a continuation of their story. It took me a little while to get back into the story line because it was a while since I read the first book. But it didn’t take me too long. This book starts out with Sam in the midst of being kidnapped by her cousin who is in search of the family jewels. Sam has a rough time of it but Ben finds her and saves her. “Like he will always do”— sigh! Franklin, her cousin gets away and is working with someone else.
The plot is really in depth so I found myself really thinking about which characters are good vs bad and wondering who is really on their side. I am also rooting for certain people to become closer but not sure how that will work out.
These are cliff hanger books so if your are not into that, these are not for you. I find myself liking them as they are different from what I normally read. I can’t wait for the next in the series!
Prepare to be pulled into a engaging story that will not let go until the end! Wow. That is the least I can say and in this second installment of the Wiltshire Chronicles, it only makes me long for book 3! This is one of those stories that you do need to read the first in the series to understand all of the cast of characters and what is going on. But trust me, it is worth it! An amazing heroine, Samantha Hastings is dodging being murdered and with the help of her bethrothed Lord Benjamin Westwood, the stakes seem high.
This book has it all. Humor ( yes I was laughing out loud at times!), suspense, mystery, deep love and a page turning plot until the end! I cannot wait for more and I highly recommend this series!
This is a gripping, suspenseful and romantic story. This book continues the story of Benjamin and Samantha’s relationship, and the hunt for the person that has been threatening her family. Samantha runs out on her engagement luncheon to find the missing treasure, only to be kidnapped, drugged and beaten by the man. Benjamin and Edward battle each other over who is responsible for her safety. Most of the characters are a bit mentally unstable, their demeanors change °180 in the blink of an eye just because someone comments on it. There is drama and unforseen twists that keep you from being able to put the book down. I can not wait until the next book comes out.
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I love this series. I literally can not wait for the next book to come out. I can’t wait to see how this author will continue this plot and where it will end. Very very exciting. It was definently a page turner.
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This picks up where book one left off with the engagement of Samantha and Lord Benjamin Westwood. Mystery, action, and humor is the combination this author puts in her books and i love it.
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Book two in the Wiltshire Chronicles series and it does end on a cliff-hanger. Benjamin, Lord Westwood and Miss Samantha Hastings’ story just gets better, I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Loved it. Historical romance adventure mystery. Betrayed and kidnapped by Franklin , Samantha hope for Benjamin to save her. Will they find out who is also working with Franklin before it’s too late
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The villain is so good and horrible.
I reviewed A Perfect Plan back in March so I am kind of like one other reviewer I had to go back and look at the end of the book before really getting into this one then, of course, there is another cliffhanger oh well!! This book has a great deal going on between it pages fires, drugging, kidnapping, beating and the ability to get into all sort of trouble is all Sam and Benjamin well I do not think there is a rule he will break if necessary. The villain is so good and horrible oh perhaps there is more than one villain? Interesting plot greats twists with a wonderful mix of drama and humor. I loved the book and looking forward to the next one. I highly recommend! I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
This story just keeps getting better and better! The intrigue, the suspense, the secrets, the twists and turns, the danger, the evilness of what man can do, all intermingle with passion, love and humor. The two main characters, Miss Samantha Hastings and Benjamin, Lord Westwood, are so adorable together, I just love them to bits!!
This second installment of the Wiltshire Chronicles starts off where the first installment left us…Samantha being kidnapped by cousin Franklin, thus revealing his true self. What she goes through at his hands is absolutely horrible and it’s surprising that she even lived through it! At the same time, she learns that he has an accomplice that resides at her brother Edward’s estate so their lives continue to be in danger. Every time I think I’ve figured out who the accomplice is, I’m proven wrong! lol
Now I will wait (im)patiently for the third book to come out!
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This book is long. Samantha is assaulted by Franklin. Franklin’s crimes come to light. Ben and Edward are disorganized. Thomas is the only one actively involved. Good book.
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I enjoyed this book as much as the first and am looking forward to the rest of the series.
This is the second installment of the Wiltshire Chronicles series and a continuation of the first book. So if you haven’t yet read A Perfect Plan, I highly recommend you start there first. In this book you will find a gripping plot and storyline that combines mystery, romance, suspense, and murder that will catch and hold your attention from the very beginning and keep your interest till the very end and keep you guessing as to what will happen next. Samantha is in grave danger and has been kidnapped and beaten by her father’s killer who wants information regarding a priceless neckless of her mother’s. Her fiance, Benjamin, comes to her rescue, however there is still more danger as the killer escapes. Filled with adventure and action, this book was quite the page-turner, and I could not put it down. This book, like the first, does also end in a cliffhanger, and I can’t wait to see where the next book will take this story. Definitely recommend!
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Wow! Talk about a creepy cousin, Franklin takes the cake. He goes from a mad man to someone misunderstood back to a mad man. This book was much better than the first one. A real page turner which kept you wanting to learn more and find out what was going to happen next. The family jewels are found but the story doesn’t end. More secrets come to light. I would recommend this book to all.
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Oh, wow, I absolutely adored this exciting story, there is never a dull moment. I was hooked from the very start, there is so much intrigue, suspense, drama, and so many surprises, I didn’t want to put it down. Loved the relationship between Benjamin and Samantha, he is such a protective character, even though she is a strong character. Can’t wait to read the next book.
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Great mystery romance with Lady Samantha and Lord Benjamin who are in love and planning they wedding when someone tries to kill her but there is also someone helping the madman and they do not know who it is. Can Samantha and Benjamin find out who the other killer before the wedding?
Will she live to get married? This is the second book in the trilogy and I couldn’t wait to read it after the first leaves you in a cliffhanger! Sam was kidnapped by a trusted cousin and she’s about to kind out he’s not what he’s been pretending to be! Benjamin is going crazy looking for her and so is her brother. As they find her all kinds of family secrets are coming out and murder is involved. Will the couple get married or will it get ruined as it seems you can’t trust anyone? Can’t wait for the next book!
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The second book of the Wiltshire Chronicles continues with the further adventures of Samantha and Benjamin trying to capture Sami’s cousin Franklin. Once again the book ends on a cliff hanger and I can’t wait to read the third book. This is series you don’t want to miss if you enjoy historical romance, mystery and intrigue although some may find it a little twisted and dark.
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Now that Samantha and Lord Westwood have secured their engagement and also discovered the identity of the person responsible for trying to cause her family’s demise things have really started to escalate. It’s a fast paced read and someone is helping devious man stay one step ahead of them. The plot thickens. An excellent read. I volunteered to read this book via Booksprout.
I adored this book.
If you think you have solved every mistery in the first book of this series you’re so wrong.
An Imperfect Engagement is even more engaging,it had me hooked from page one and after days I’m still thinking about that ending.Please give me the next book soon.
Alyssa Drake easily became my favorite writer of this genre,I appreciate the flow of her novels and how well I can visualize every scene in my mind.
I love how Lord Benjamin Westwood is the only one that can tame our wild heroine.Benjamin and Samantha relationship is sweet,funny and hot…never a dull moment with these two.