Lusty Letters. For a man who hesitates over words isn’t about to stumble over sentences, not when he has seduction on his mind.
Hampered by a pesky, persistent stammer, Lord Tremayne takes to writing letters when he decides to woo his new mistress, little realizing how their fun, flirty exchanges will quickly become the light of his day. Or how wretched he’ll feel when the charming Thea suggests … charming Thea suggests they banter in person, possibly pen poetry—together. Blazing ballocks! Is she insane?
Her fascinating new protector has secrets—several. And though Thea fears losing her common sense—but never her heart—to the powerfully built Marquis, she stifles her longing to know everything about him, hesitant to destroy her newfound circumstances should she press for more. But then his naughty notes start to appear, full of humor and wit, and she realizes ’tis likely too late—for her heart may already be his…
While Lusty Letters is a fun, lighthearted read on its own, it begins directly after Book 1, Seductive Silence. For maximum enjoyment, reading the series in order is recommended.
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Mostly Epistolary, All Wicked Delight
This is the middle book of the author’s Mistress in the Making series. It doesn’t really feel like a proper series but rather a serialized novel split into three installments with cliffhangers at the ends of the first two books. In general, I am not a fan of either cliffhangers in a series or serialized installments of what would essentially be a proper novel. But I absolutely adore this author’s writing style, as she imbues it with so much humor that it is a sheer delight to read, no matter the form or contrivances. She manages to ratchet it up a notch or 10 by making this book mostly epistolary in nature. The hero has a quite endearing stammer that he hides as much as he can by not talking much because he has been treated cruelly in the past because of it. So through letters, he can best express himself… and through swoony, steamy actions, of course. So this book shows the characters falling for each other and revealing character through these delightful letters. They both have such vulnerabilities for very different reasons. I love romance stories with characters who have a certain fragility finding love, understanding, and compassion with each other. This is one of those books. I highly recommend it as well as the others in the series, and you certainly have to read them in order as one builds off the other. I found this book to be an incredibly fun, steamy, and passionate read, and I hope you do as well.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
Loved this second book. The fun way Dorothea and Daniel took to pen writing missives back and forth was adorable. I enjoyed their witty and sɛxy banter. Theirs is a delightful way to get to know each other. Also, Daniel found a new safe haven to be himself, to stutter and not be ashamed. I was so happy for him. Now to book three and I can’t wait to see what develops between him and Thea as he calls her.
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This book continues the love story of Daniel and Thea. Daniel is hiding his stammer from Thea but desperately wants to get to know her. He sends her a gift and a note. This starts them writing intimate, witty letters as they begin to learn about each other. Daniel, though almost always silent in person is so sweet and attentive to Thea in his letters. Thea is entranced with Daniel, yet she remains insecure in her new position.
Daniel begins to find kindness in the world which he had been denied as a child. This shocks him. This book forges the couple’s bond. I began to enjoy them even more as their personalities grew. Daniel is written so well. I felt his frustration, pain, and burgeoning love. Thea’s insecurities broke my heart. She is so sweet and caring. There was humor sprinkled in. The plot was engaging. I was invested in the characters. It moved really fast. It was a fun, romantic story. I can’t wait to read the final book hoping the couple get their happily ever after!
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Daniel has a secret. A secret that has caused him pain all his life. The only way he can completely express himself is through letters. One letter between between he and Thea starts a bond between them. More than a mistress, he has surprising feelings for Thea in a short amount of time.
This story continues in the next book in the series, Daring Declarations.
**3.5 stars**
We are brought back to the day after where book one ends. I still believe these books would have made a more complete story combined together.
This one is a little slow going with most of the book spent focusing on the letters back and forth (and that poor footman running them between). We get glimpse of the characters pasts and a greater understanding of who they are, but not much more than a surface depth before the book ends and we once again have to move on to the next book
I find myself of two minds. On one hand, I’m wanting these characters to really talk and move past social morays. On the other hand, I find myself very frustrated with both of them and their lack of freedom. The whole point of having this type of affair is to allow oneself to alleviate social constraint. I will still read the next book because I want to know what happens
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