A Diamond in the RoughMerchant’s daughter Charity Sparkler is a sensible miss who harbors one secret folly: she’s in love with her best friend’s brother. She knows that the worldly rake will never return a wallflower’s affections, yet when destiny throws them together, she discovers that passion can be the greatest of equalizers … and love can be more than a dream.A Hero in the MakingGentleman … in the Making
Gentleman turned prizefighter Paul Fines battles his demons through boxing, drink, and women. When an act of disgrace nearly destroys him, he begins the road to redemption—only to accidentally compromise his sister’s spinster friend. Honor bound to a marriage of convenience, he is stunned to discover that lust can heat a bridal boudoir … and love can mend a jaded heart.
A Marriage About to Become Inconvenient
As an ugly duckling and a reformed rake fight for love, secrets unfold that could threaten their future. Can she forgive a past betrayal and recognize her own beauty? Can he find redemption in the boxing ring? Will steamy nights of Her Prodigal Passion turn into happily forever after?
Length: Full-length novel
Sensuality: This is a hot historical romance with sizzling love scenes
Also by Grace Callaway:
The Mayhem in Mayfair series (hot historical Regency romance):
Book 1: Her Husband’s Harlot
Book 2: Her Wanton Wager
Book 3: Her Protector’s Pleasure
Book 4: Her Prodigal Passion
The Heart of Enquiry (Kent family) series (hot historical Regency romance):
Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes
Book 1: The Duke Who Knew Too Much
Book 2: M is for Marquess
Book 3: The Lady Who Came in from the Cold
Book 4: The Viscount Always Knocks Twice
Book 5: Never Say Never to an Earl
Book 6: The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Summer 2017)
Chronicles of Abigail Jones (hot Victorian paranormal romance):
Book 1: Abigail Jones
Book 2: Abigail Jones and the Asylum of Secrets (2017)
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AUDIO REVIEW
Another great story! I love Paul and Charity! I think they are absolutely perfect together! I love that she had the unrequited love for many years and was a total wallflower that no one ever noticed. Paul was the brother of her best friend who would usually ask her to dance at the parties so that she wasn’t completely alone all the time. The more she knew him, the more in love she fell. And she would do anything to help him (and his sister). He’s the type that thinks he needs to be honorable when Charity is “ruined” thanks to him….. but she doesn’t want him to HAVE to marry her! But that is what happens anyway. They start out pretty well and have a great relationship at the beginning of their marriage…but as soon as they get back to the real world things start working against them (like it dies for everyone). The angst had me literally aching in my chest! The self improvement that both of them had to work through was quite inspiring to witness! A great listen and I can not wait to get into more books from this author.
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Charity has loved Paul Fines for many years. When they’re found in a compromising situation, Paul asks for her hand. Charity feels plain and dowdy. She is not the right young lady for him, the daughter of a tradesman. Paul thinks he’s unworthy and worthless after years of his father’s verbal abuse. Love has a way of changing things. When Charity is threatened, Paul decides to sacrifice everything for her. Ups and downs and a vile villain keep this book going.
In the final book in this wonderful series, Charity Sparkler – best friend of Percy Fines Hunt – has been secretly in love with Paul Fines for years. But handsome Paul is a rake whose heart was crushed by a former love. Now he does he best to earn that label. Charity is the only daughter of a strict and cold father who owns a jewelry shop. He does his best to take her spirit and confidence away in a form of protection from hurt. During a house party Charity helps Paul out of a staged situation with a married lady. Ruined, Paul does the right thing and marries Charity – completely unaware of the treasure he stumbled upon – her loyalty, honesty and love slowly opens his eyes. But fate steps in with difficulties and situations that separate them. Each one has a choice and at first each of them take the easy way. But with thought and self-examination Paul and Charity see their error and correct their course. This takes courage and honesty. Most of us just go with the flow until we are too far down a path with no return. Not so with these two. There are many surprises and the addition of the characters of the previous books in the series. I am sorry to see it end! Delightful adventures and true love!!
Another well written erotic historical romance that I enjoyed. The storyline was just a little frustrating at times when the characters thought they were so undeserving of each other, but the HEA did prevail in the end. I loved this series!!!!
This was the second best book in the series. Enjoyed the story very much.