Alexander Ashley has decided women of the ton are more interested in status than love. His game is seduction and nothing more. His feelings regarding aristocratic ladies leads to an outlandish idea—prove a servant can be taught to be as ladylike as those born to it. And the beautiful Inis Fitzgerald might be just the woman for his plan.
Inis Fitzgerald escaped her home in Dublin to avoid an … avoid an arranged marriage and is now working for a rakishly handsome lord who seems to enjoy bucking convention as much as she does. She plays along with his little game, pretending she knows nothing about being a lady. It doesn’t take long before Alex discovers Inis is every bit as much of an aristocrat as the women he’s sworn only to seduce and not love…
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Loved the accent, just right to make the story more enjoyable and authentic to the period. Lovable characters from main to supporting characters. Did not want the story to end but it must…Romantic, steamy in the right places and funny. Really an enjoyable story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Entangled Publishing through NetGalley and I also purchased a copy of this book as well as I loved it.
This is the first book that I have read from this author. I truly enjoyed this intriguing story. Inis flees Ireland dressed as a lad. Through a series of events, she comes to stay with Alex to as a hostler (a groom). Alex immediately discovers that she is a woman as her cap flies off her head as she rides a horse. Alex hatches a plan to teach Inis the fine art of being a lady to trick his brother. Unbeknownst to him, Inis is a Lady as she is a niece to an Irish Duke. This sets off a chain of events that really was a great read.
I loved the author having to write the plot from multiple POVs. While this allowed me the reader to understand the different characters’ thoughts, it also allows the identity of the person behind the attempts on Inis’ life. While this may be a turn-off for other readers, it was not for me. This is a romance story first and foremost and it was intriguing to see how they went about discovering that person’s identity.
This was one scene that may put a put off to other (a sexual one) but it was not erotically written but was just lightly written. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
I enjoyed reading this book. I loved Inis’s free spirit and strong personality. It was a fun read and I recommend this book.
Fun story where the heroine is spared from an unpleasant arranged marriage.
This was the third book in the series and I enjoyed it as I enjoyed the previous books. This was Alex’s book and if you have read the previous books (I really hope you did) you know what had happened to him, how he got jilted, how his brother was truly not a very nice person and why Alex is bitter and wanting to get some sort of payback. Alex is sleeping his way thru the tons supposed “ladies” all married to titled friends of his pompous brothers, he is very specific he gives them a night to remember and then sends them a parting gift. However one lady gets obsessed with him and is not understanding that he does not do repeats. Alex wins a groomer for his stables in a game of cards but he ends up getting more than he bargained for, 1, it is a woman, 2 she is a titles lady but he does not know that part just yet. Wanting to embarrass his brother he decides to have Inis come with him to his brothers ball and has his friend help him get Inis ready and while spending more time with her, starts falling in love. Inis is attracted but she does not want to become part of his mistresses and she is also keeping a secret from him and to top it all off someone is trying to get her out of the way..Enjoy!
Rcvd and ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) Voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions
Kept my attention.
A lot of laughs. One of the most amusing stories I have read recently. The main characters are all very likable. The picture of society was entertaining. I look forward to other books by this author.
Entertainment and a good read. A bit to explicit in the sex department but other than that i found it entertaining enough.
I really liked this book. The storyline was unique and the characters were interesting. Can’t wait for the next one from this author.
Really liked this book!!!!
Good story!! Loved Inis and Alex!!
The end was great!!!!
Really different. Totally enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it!
Very good read about a runaway Irish Noblewoman and how she pretends to be a horse hosteler to an English Lord. Loved the interactions as well as the circumstances portrayed.
I love regency romances
Fun read with a number of twists and turns.
It was not my favorite—story was too formulaic and characters weren’t very appealing. Just okay
This original historical romance will keep you entertained for hours. The author is excellent at developing her characters and her plot. Recommend highly.
What a dumb story.
I can’t believe I read 80% of it before giving up.
I got really disgusted when I saw her developing another story line
for her next book. The premise was just as stupid!
A nice twist on the typical Historic Romance. I especially liked that when it was time for sexual intimacy it was handle very well, and did not make the reader feel like a voyeur.