Would you sacrifice the love of your life for the salvation of your family?Adelaide has it all. Youth, a loving family, an unconventional personality and a serious misconception about true love that makes her betrothed, the Duke of Bradford, a very dangerous man. However, shortly after her betrothal, she discovers she is in love with her friend since childhood, Jasper Fitzwilliam.Jasper, the … Fitzwilliam.
Jasper, the handsome Viscount Gillet, tries to warn Adelaide about the Duke but his efforts are fruitless: it’s too late now to call off the engagement. The evil Duke knows a well-kept secret — the financial ruination of Adelaide’s family — and threatens to destroy everyone she loves if they don’t comply with his sadistic wishes.
In this quest for salvation, where the stakes are high and time is his enemy, Jasper is the only one who can save her family…by offering his own sacrifice.
*If you like powerful and charming Dukes, loving and smart Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then Dangerous Games of a Broken Lady is the novel for you.
Emma Linfield’s sixth book is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Pick up “Dangerous Games of a Broken Lady” today to discover Emma’s new amazing story!
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Dangerous Games of a Broken Lady by Emma Linfield is a little different than most Regency romances. Adelaide is secretly engaged to Rueben Fletch, the Duke of Bradford. He has a bad reputation and Adelaide knows most of the gossip is probably true but she sees him as her future. Her childhood friend, Jasper, Lord Gillet, lives right next door and they are still close. When he discovers the engagement, he does everything her can to convince her to call it off before it is announced and it becomes more difficult. Ephraim, The Duke of Leeds and Adelaide’s father is trying to postpone it because her has made a bad investment and lost the money for her dowry, a fact he wishes to keep from his wife and daughter. Jasper helps him make an arrangement with a less-than-reputable lord that will earn him the money he needs, unless he is caught. Jasper is courting a young woman, Miss Leah Green, who is in a bigger hurry than he is, causing no end of problems.
The plot here was a little convoluted…may things unexplained. It was, however, creative and interesting. The characters were good. In spots it was a little wordy but easy enough to skip forward. All in all it was a decent read. I recommend it.
I received a free ARC of Dangerous Games of a BrokenLady. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own.
Good to the last drop!
This exciting Regency novel takes more twists and turns than a tangled ball of yarn! Just when you think you know what is going to happen next—-or FEAR what will happen next—surprise! A real page turner!
Lady Adelaide Colborne, only child of the Earl of Leeds, has had as a playmate her entire life one Jasper Gillett, son of the Earl of Richmond. Now she is of age to look for a husband and Jasper’s name never once comes into her mind as a possibility. As a beautiful young woman, she is well sought after, so much so that she becomes the focus of intrigues by various gentlemen wishing to extort her father for HER as the price! She does not realize the danger she is in, until it is too late to break the engagement!
Will her father be caught as he tries to comply with the extortioner one more time? Will she have to go through with the wedding to a man she now fears? And what of poor Miss Green, who has been used and tossed aside—will she end up scandalized and shunned by society? This intriguing novel, appropriate for all ages, will keep your interest to the end.
Dangerous Games of a Broken Lady by Emma Linfield. The exciting plot is filled with intrigue and danger, twists and turns. The characters so real. You will not be able to put this one down. This is one for the keeper shelf.
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Lady Adelaide Colborne is engaged to Rueben Fletcher, Duke of Bradford, but he won’t let it be announced. Adelaide’s father gets caught up with an evil man and a suspenseful story begins. And what part does Jasper Fitzwilliam play in this adventure?
I Highly Recommend this novel of secrets, mysteries and intrigue.
Oh my goodness! Dangerous Games of a Broken Lady is one of Emma Linfield’s best stories ever! Adelaide and Jasper have been the best of friends since childhood, nearly inseparable, but there is no romance between them (or is there?). Adelaide must marry to secure her family’s future. Fearing she has few options, she agrees to marry a dangerous rogue, the Duke of Bradford. She does not know of his dark secrets, his devious ways. There is danger everywhere–her father enters into contract with an equally dangerous man to save his family from ruin and poverty. But will it ultimately cause his demise?
Adelaide aids Jasper in his pursuit of Miss Green; but in doing so, she begins to have feelings for him. But it is too late, she cannot break her engagement to the Duke, there is too much at stake.
This story is full of intrigue, plot twists, interesting characters…and a wonderfully surprising ending! Well done, Ms Linfield! I also like how the author takes us a bit into the future of the characters with the epilogues and extended epilogues in her books.