In The Aftermath of War, A Young Woman Struggles to Find Peace and Love in Velvet Night, a Historical Romance by Jo Goodman– England Countryside and London; Boston 1815 –Abducted, drugged, and sold to a brothel, Kenna Dunne is believed dead. If not for Rhys Canning’s timely rescue, her death would be a reality. Escaping England and a shadowy past with Rhys, the only person she trusts to protect … Rhys, the only person she trusts to protect her, Kenna arrives in Boston as Rhys’s wife and with a newfound purpose. Together they will save the shipping line inherited from his father.
Believing Kenna is safe from her father’s killer and the trauma of witnessing his death, Rhys truly enjoys his time with her. But peace is short-lived when the past catches up to them.
Now, they must learn the truth behind Kenna’s father’s murder. With Kenna’s life at risk once again, she acknowledges that someone she loves may be trying to kill her.
Publisher Note: For new and old fans of Jo Goodman comes one of her classic works, freshly edited by Jo Goodman for today’s audience. Fans of Mary Jo Putney, Kat Martin, Jo Beverley, Courtney Milan and Kaki Warner will enjoy this spirited adventure and romance.
“Delightful and exciting…Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion.” ~RT Book Reviews
“Goodman is a thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page.” ~All About Romance
“A perfect treat for readers who enjoy smart, sensual love stories à la Amanda Quick.” ~Book List
“A tender, engaging romance and a dash of risk in a totally compelling read.” ~Library Journal
“For the pure joy of reading a romance, this book comes close to perfection.” ~Dear Author
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I believe this is one of my favorite romance novels. And considering I’ve read nearly 150 in the past months alone, I think that could be saying something. Introducing drug addiction in the early 19th century is a very new twist, and excellently done. I loved the protagonists — they were fully fleshed out and worked well together. Ms Goodman, whatever prompted you to write this, I salute you. Well appreciated novel; I loved it.
Entertaining!
good read
The book opens up in a flash back at Dunnelly the Dunne family house. They are having a masquerade party. Kenna Dunne is a teen who is adventurous and does not follow directions as best as she should. The book starts out with her watching the party from the staircase with her Step sister Yvonne who just followed along with her. Her brother Nicholas shows up with his friend Rhys Canning that has been gone for a while. At this party Lord Robert Dunne is murdered and Kenna is the only witness. The rest of the book shows Kenna dreaming about the murder and she automatically blames Rhys because she thinks that is what she saw but the dream keeps changing. Since she has these dreams she is put into danger because she could actually remember what happened. The rest is an adventure, a romance and a mystery to solve.
Personally I had a hard time putting the book down; unfortunately I was waiting in car line so I did have to. For some reason I liked most of the characters. Kenna did annoy me sometimes but that happens in real life as well. I did have an idea of who was involved on all of the attempts on Kenna’s life but I was not 100% sure. It was still fun to guess.
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Velvet Night is a story filled with intrigue, murder, mischief, love, and laughter. A story in which the love of country, family, and each other will lead to devestating consequences and harrowing journeys between England and America for the hero and heroine, Rhys and Kenna. It is a story that has made a lasting impression on my heart and a story that I hated to see end!
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In line with other books that I have read by this author, Velvet Night has a strong storyline, some brutality, drama and high adventure. I found the first half of the book difficult to read due to its subject matter, but I persevered and the second half of the book was far more enjoyable. Kenna is a strong personality, even as a child. However, having witnessed her father’s murder, she is a shadow of her former self. Nightmares plague her and with each one, more of the truth is revealed, putting her in mortal danger. Rhys Canning will do everything in his power to protect Kenna, and when she is abducted he leaves no stone unturned to find her. Discovering her whereabouts purely by chance makes him realise that the only way to keep her safe is to marry her and remove her from England’s borders where everyone believes her to be dead. It takes some persuasion to help Kenna understand that her nightmares may reveal more than she actually understands but eventually she does accept that she may have been mistaken regarding Rhys’ role in her father’s death. The story is riveting and even when I didn’t want to read parts of it, I couldn’t put the book down. Although part of a series, this novel is a standalone and does come to a successful close. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
I am never disappointed with any of a Goodman’s stories. The tangled web of misinformation, confusing dreams, betrayal and the passage of time complicates the lives of Kenna and Rhys. Looking forward to reading the first book in this brief series for Alexis and Tanner’s story who appeared in this book. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
Nights of Danger and Desire
Although not a blood relative, Rhys Canning has been an intimate member of the Dunne family since he was a boy of eleven. In Rhys’ heart, Nicholas Dunne and his father Robert filled the role of brother and father better than his own. However, when it came to Kenna Dunne, the role of sister did not quite fit.
As a child, Kenna Dunne was always in and out of some type of mischief. Everyone within the estate accepted her bountiful energy, and they also accepted her hero worship of Rhys, Nicholas and her father. However, she could never seem to think of Rhys as a brother.
I love a well written romantic Regency mystery with a tightly woven plot that flows easily. Velvet Night by Jo Goodman truly fits my enjoyment parameters. It is a lengthy stand-alone novel that spans ten plus years and two continents. In addition to terrific writing and an engrossing plot, the characters are emotionally complex and very likable. It’s easy to step into the various scenes and understand the mindset of Rhys and Kenna. However, uncovering the villains is more challenging. In the end, the happy ending is worth the time it takes to read this entertaining book.
Content alert: In addition to several swear words, there are several descriptive sexually intimate scenes. This book also addresses addiction opium and contains mildly descriptive violence.
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I really loved this story, it grabbed me from the first and held on to the last. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.
Kenna Dunne and Rhys Canning’s story is well written and kept me turning pages. There is suspense,drama, danger, drugging, abduction, rescue, secrets, twists, turns, murder, and romance. I enjoyed reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.