A man who wants to be alone, and a woman seeking shelter from the cold – and neither can hold out from temptation… shores of the river that passes through the Wandorne estate, she seeks refuge from the storm and discovers a man who doesn’t want to be found.
It is an unlikely pairing, but society demands a certain amount of conversation from a host, and Sir Moses finds himself drawn by the strange and intoxicating stranger.
Will Sir Moses decide to open his heart – and his bed – to a woman he barely knows? Can being beached with a Baronet give Chloe a night she will never forget?
This is the sixth in a series of the Ravishing Regencies series.
This is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and part of a series that can be read in any order.
The Ravishing Regencies series:
Lost with a Lord
Drenched with a Duke
Shipwrecked with a Suitor
Marooned with a Marquis
Voyage with a Viscount
Beached with a Baronet
Catastrophe with a Count
Emigrating with an Earl (coming September 2019)
more
Lots of fun to read. Just had to see how this story would end.
Well developed characters and a very good story line makes this a fun book to read. Not too long or too short… I read it in 2 stormy days making my time indoors worth it. Well written with interesting twists and a happy ending.
Not your usual great book but entertaining. Quite mild.
The best “love at first meeting” book I have ever read. Loved it!!!
Recluse and a miser
Seeking refuge from a storm, Chloe breeches the door of Sir Moses of Wandorne’s home and then proceeds to breakdown his defenses. One night of passion creates a connection and a love that is totally unexpected. A short, easy to read, steamy romance.
4 stars
A passionate and fun Regency romp
If you are looking for a fun series of Regency historical novellas, look no further than the “Ravishing Regencies” series. I had previously read the first two books as ebooks, and I thoroughly enjoyed all three. The cute common thread that ties all the novellas is an initial near-calamity involving water. Rest assured, near the beginning of each book, someone gets soaking wet somehow.
The narration was very good throughout. She has an authentic English accent with a tinge of Cockney. She is quite good at male and female voices and excellent at bringing across the humor from the text. The butler character is especially funny. The narrator is especially good at the passionate love scenes.
I really like the writer’s style of seductive but fun Regency romance. This novella has a wonderfully torrid love affair after a meeting of scientific minds. The bold Miss Chloe Vaughn and the reclusive but smart Lord Moses are a great match. They have great conversations. The brief but passionate love scenes are not very explicit. These scenes are very well written, describing the whirlwind of feelings and sensations. This audiobook is a great choice if you want some steaminess but you don’t want the love scene content to overwhelm the story.
I received a free copy via AudioObsession, and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
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Who doesn’t love a sexy historical beach read?
Another quick read by Emily Murdoch. I enjoyed this instant love between an educated woman and a man with a painful past. I loved how Moses accepted Chloe’s intelligence and interest in the natural world. Chloe’s scientific mind allowed her to give herself to Moses and to trust him. With a couple hiccups, these two found their way to each other.
I received a copy of this ARC as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
Chloe Vaughn was with friends and they were touring the Wandorne estate. Going through the gardens there was a lake which Chloe and her friend Rebecca went to take a closer look at. She got in an argument with Mr. Ramsbottom she called herself and Rebecca natural philosophers. During the argument Mr. Ramsbottom finally said that women were not smart enough or persistent enough to pursue the study of science. Chloe lost her temper told him he was an insufferable man and she load, then Lady Catherine her hostess started in on her, but she walked away without another word Rebecca followed her and they talked about how unfair men more and why they had to let their dreams go to make way for men with lesser brains. Rebecca told her to take some time on her own and Chloe did. To find out what happened to Chloe you have to read the book. It’s a quick read and a good book…
A love at first sight romance
Intelligent and beautiful, Miss Chloe Vaughn wants what no woman of her time can have. An advanced education. She has no intention of marrying, until one fateful stormy night.
Angry and bitter, Sir Moses Wandorne wants only to be left alone so he can wallow in his grief and regret. He has no intention of ever marrying, until one fateful stormy night.
Beached with a Baronet by Emily E.K. Murdoch is a sweet love-at-first-sight tale. Granted, it is not very realistic, but then this is Regency fiction. The characters are compelling, the dialogue edgy, and the ending is happy.
Content alert: There is (20+) moderate swearing, passionate kissing and (2) descriptive sexual scenes.
Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book via prolificworks.com from the author. I am voluntarily submitting my honest review.
FYI: I also submitted my review to Amazon (as Rural Reader) and to Good Reads.
When Chloe gets caught in a storm and seeks refuge at a barons house he wants nothing to do with her. But her curiosity and tenacity gets him talking. They share secrets and more. But Chloe wants his heart. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
This was a short book. It was well written and a fast book to read. The characters fell in love with each other overnight, not realistic. I did like the characters in the story, they were very interesting. Even with the book being so short they were well developed characters. It was full of surprises for the reader but a little far fetched story line.
ONE WONDERFUL TREAT!!!
Oh my, Heavens to Betsy! Man, talk about out of your league. An eddy of unexpected circumstances and events thrust all of those swirling emotions into play front and center. Emily tosses everything in one huge pot and stirs vigorously, tosses everything up and watch the pieces fall one by one. Drama, intrigue, angst and suspense forces this bad boy together one beautifully. Twists and turns abound along with a few glitches, bumps and bruises blasts this turbulent storyline and stormy plot that spins this baby to life brilliantly. The characters are authentic, imaginable with depth and personalities that’s easily relatable. The scenes are strikingly sharp and descriptive you have no problem picturing each scenario as they play out and blend smoothly. Remarkable job, Emily, thanks for sharing this little wonder with us.
Enjoyed this story of immediate, fiery attraction and forced confinement together. Loved the characters. I received an ARC of this book.
When Chloe Vaughn was created, she was definitely one of a kind. Her inquiring mind not only annoys the men of the tonne but leaves her mother and chaperone in despair. It also takes her in directions she doesn’t expect to go, resulting in her being beached in the middle of a storm, dead at night. Making her way to the nearest estate, she demands entrance, even though her host is far from accommodating and wishes her gone. Once again her inquisitiveness leads her to make statements and ask questions that surprise the reclusive Baron Wandorne and after a year of brokenness, he finds his interest piqued. Despite Moses’ misgivings, he finds a connection with Chloe that he never thought possible, that is until a surprise visitor arrives and throws a spanner in the works. This novel is intriguing, kept my interest all the way through and left me smiling as the bluestocking challenges Moses to set aside his preconceived ideas. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
This was a sexy romance about a scholarly woman and a reclusive baronet. It was not love at first sight when Chloe Vaughn entered Sir Moses Wandorne’s home after being caught in the rain and he gave her a chilly reception. But they shared a love of science and the natural world. He had to overcome the pain of losing his first love and they both had to get past misunderstandings. Chloe was foolish going out in a boat by herself and falling asleep. I liked that she was scientifically minded and felt that women should have the right to the same education as men. I was glad Sir Moses encouraged her knowledge and passion and didn’t feel less of a man because of it.
An inquisitive mind and an impulsive nature can be a virtue and/or a curse, especially for a female in the 1800’s. A combination of both of those leads Chloe to Sir Moses. What follows is a tale with a well developed story line, romance, humor and interesting characters. I enjoyed reading this book.
This story has some unexpected circumstances and unpredictable surprises and misunderstandings. It also has some steam. Very good entertaining story. Read it.
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This is a great addition to the series! The characters are very engaging and the romance is intriguing. Chloe is a very progressive woman for her time and doesn’t care if she insults men as she goes. Moses has had some tragedy in his life and has cut himself off from others so Chloe showing up on his doorstep is quite a jolt to his life. The chemistry between them is electric and makes for a really good read.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
Very Enjoyable!
I am actually very excited about this book.
It is quite different from others which I have read recently and it was so easy for me to relate to both of the main characters, Chloe and Moses. I kept routing first for the one and then for the other. Just couldn’t help myself.
Both Chloe and Moses come across as quite down to earth and human, fighting their feelings, not wanting to experience any of the emotions that they do and yet they are unable to control themselves. Eventually, like most of us, they simply give in and do what they later regret. I think this was captured really well.
I loved that there was such a lovely happy ending with a beautiful surprise written into it.
This story certainly came alive for me and for this reason I rate it as highly recommendable.
I read an Advance Reader’s Copy and this is my voluntary and unbiased review.