Beware reclusive barons. They are more hot-blooded than you’d expect . . .A man who lurks day and night in an eerie tower must have something to hide. So thinks Galatea Wyndham, governess to Lord Ansford’s love-starved young daughter. Galatea’s new employer is objectionable, stubborn, great-hearted, handsome and, curse it, well worth saving from himself.He proves her right with some shocking … some shocking physical encounters, adding tinder to the blaze of her growing love for him. But just as the barriers between them are crumbling away, the tower crashes down.
With Lord Ansford inside it.
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“My Heart is dead,” he told the pitiless spirit that haunted his every thought. “I live only to create a fittng memorial to you, Mary, and to make sure Polly is strong enough to withstand the censures of Society.” Thus were the feelings of Henry Pelham, Baron Ansford as her gazed down from the battlements of his medieval home.
Talk about being pulled in from Chapter One! There was almost a gothic feel that I actually love in historical romances. I started with Victoria Holt and Barbara Michaels eons ago and still have their books to this day! Gripping, suspenseful and exciting with characters that come off the pages and pulled me into this tale of desperation, longing, sadness and strong emotions. A handsome, brooding hero (my favorite) who cannot get over the loss of his wife. Not so much due to love but to guilt. A heroine who has lost so much but is fiesty and strong willed, detemined to save the man from himself and help his daughter.
Elizabeth Keysian has written a wonderful story as she always does, that will keep you turning the pages as fast as you can to see what happens in this brilliant romance. Cannot wait for her next!! I highly recommend, trust me, you do not want to miss this one! I was gifted a copy of this book
Beguiling The Baron by Elizabeth Keysian is a must read for historical romance lovers. Ms. Keysian has provided readers with a well-written book, furnished with a cast of characters that is outstanding. I love the characters in this tale. Galatea and her mother have been reduced to living in the poorhouse when her father’s ship is lost at sea. She spends her time teaching the children there. Hal, Lord Ansford, is a distant relative and brings Galatea and her mother to live with him in the hopes that she will help with his motherless daughter. Galatea and Hal’s story is loaded with drama, humor, spice and a little dose of action. This book hooked me on the first page and I loved it from cover to cover. I look forward to my next book by Elizabeth Keysian. Beguiling The Baron is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Really good story with lots of sexual tension. Loved the hero and heroine. I received an ARC of this book.
Beguiling the Baron by Elizabeth Keysian is the story of Galatea Wyndham and Henry ‘Hal’ Pelham, Lord Ansford.
Galatea and her mother are left in dire straits after her father is lost and presumed dead. They have gone to the poor house until a very distant relative is found to help. This leads Galatea working as Henry’s governess for his daughter. Henry has become a recluse after the death of his wife but he is worried about what people will say to his daughter. So he hopes that Galatea can help with making her strong but its hard for Henry to move past what has happened. Galatea sees what the child is going through and she thinks that Henry could do more but is he worthy of saving?
I am a big fan of Ms. Keysian wirting so I really enjoyed this story and the different theme / story line. I would highly recommend this book and hope to read more from this author
Galatea Wyndham & her mother Sarah have fallen on hard times following the death of her father & they find themselves in the workhouse. Tia’s friend Lucy manages to find a distant relative who is willing to give the pair a home & Tia will become governess to his motherless daughter Polly
A man who lurks day and night in an eerie tower must have something to hide. So thinks Tia of Hal Lord Ansford who is objectionable, stubborn, great-hearted, handsome and, curse it, well worth saving from himself.
This very well written novel has it all dark brooding hero, feisty strong heroine, delightful young girl, a supposed mystery surrounding a death and sizzling attraction. The characterisation is extremely good, no two dimensional characters here. The story flows effortlessly & kept me engrossed from cover to cover. The verbal sparring between Hal & Tia is so very entertaining & their attraction toe curling, I hadn’t realised cutting hair could be so hot! Hal gradually returning to the loving, life enjoying man is lovely & how he gradually changes throughout the book is a highlight. An engrossing enthralling read.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Galatea and her mother Sarah Wyndham have experience some heavy tragedy. Galatea has lost her sister and now both her and her mother are in the poorhouse since her father’s ship sank, with him on it. Her friend has reached out to a distant relative and friend of her husbands. The Baron Ansford, Henry Pelham has agreed to pay their debt and take them into his home. He needs Tia’s help with his 9 year old daughter Polly. He wants her touch and untouchable emotion wise when she goes out into the world. He feels she has to be since the scandalous death of her mother. Tia is very loving and he wants very strict. The two clash while the sexual tension and attraction mounts. The two come to odds, or not…and finally love has a chance.
Well written, and touches on some difficult topics. OH and that Haircut!!!!!
Resurrection of a Broken Baron
To say that Henry (Hal) Pelham, eighth Baron Ansford is haunted would be an understatement. His life has been but one tragedy after another. The only truly good thing in his life is his daughter. Sadly, he can’t seem to even get that relationship right.
Enter Miss Galatea (Tia) Wyndham and her mother. Their lives have also been turned upside down. They’ve lived in the poorhouse, but the experience has not soured them. Instead, they each see the good in others and the joy in the mundane.
Set in 1822 England, this lengthy standalone novel has interesting characters, a likable heroine, who is both innocent, strong and honest, and a redeemable hero who deserves a second chance at happiness. In addition, there is a sweet child (Polly Pelham) who needs to be loved, and some wise words from a supportive mother, Mrs. Wyndham. The plot is easily woven together and well written with a steady pace. The sweet ending includes an epilogue, but it could have been better. It lacks something that just keeps if from being satisfying.
Content 411: Although there are no vulgarities, there are a couple sexually intimate scenes that are descriptive and steamy.
Enjoyable!
This was a very enjoyable story which tells about the love that grows between Galatea Wyndham and Lord Ansford.
Slowly but surely she wears down the walls he has build around his life with a delightful outcome.
Loved the story, the characters and all the tactics Galatea uses and this all made it a pleasure to read.
Tia and her mother was in the poor house after her father died and his business went down. Her friend who was nobility found a distant very distant cousin who needed a companion/ governess for his daughter . Problem was he was Henry Pelham a duke. With a reputation of murdering his wife.
Upon arrival at her new home she finds Henry to be rude and unfatherly to his daughter. As these two battle each other in wills maybe they see more then just crossing words .
Good book like retelling beauty and the beast but in Victorian / regancey England. Characters well written very much enjoyed