Cheryl Bolen has done it again with another sparkling Regency romance. . .I highly recommend it. – Happily Ever AfterAnna de Mouchet has the stuff of which Regency heroines are made – the right stuff, that is! – In Print***Manipulated into a marriage of convenience to prove their patriotism, Anna and Charles, the Marquess of Haverstock, question each other’s loyalties. But there’s no question … But there’s no question that Anna’s silken touch has bewitched the powerful lord who has become her husband, and no question that she craves every moment in his arms.
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Her eyes widened for a hint of a second, then she moved to the edge of the bed, blew out the candle, and began to unbutton her gown.
“I want the candle lighted,” he said harshly. “I am your husband, and I want to see what I’m getting.” He scooped up the candle, strolled to the fireplace, and relit the wick from the flames. Walking slowly back to her bed, he watched her lift the gown over her head, then clutch the coverlet to hide her breasts, her face flaming.
He set the candle on the marble top of her bedside table and leaned over her, lifting her chin with his finger. “I cannot believe the former Miss De Mouchet blushes over the prospect of displaying her lovely body.”
“It is just. . .” Anna whispered, “I did not know this act was performed . . .without clothing?”
His laughter shook the room. “Yes, my dear, we shall perform the act totally naked. I pity your former lovers if they were denied the pleasure of your entire body.” His hand moved from her chin, down the slope of her chest, where he flicked off the covering and cupped a full breast while his thumb plied her nipple.
“There have been no lovers, my lord,” she said in a shaky voice.
He removed his hand and met her bewildered gaze. “Do you mean to tell me you’re a virgin?”
All he saw were her huge, brown eyes staring at him like a frightened doe as she nodded.
“So you say. There are ways a man can tell if a woman has been with a man.”
She lifted her chin and spoke in a voice now devoid of shakiness. “I’m very happy to learn that. Then I will be exonerated of at least one odious deed.”
“Oh, but my dear,” he said, sitting beside her on the bed and stroking her breast, “there is nothing at all odious about the deed.”
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A fairly acceptable story of a smart, generous lady and her faithful husband though lack of communication leads to some of the complications in their life!
Featuring a well written heroine, who, though talented and smart, allows herself to be manipulated by a man from her mother’s past who uses her own vulnerabilities against her, this was a satisfying read. The hero is admirable and loyal, if a bit baffled at times (a desirable quality in a hero in my opinion) who could be manipulated as well, …
I did enjoy most of the story line, but the character’s didn’t live up to what we are told.
The h is told this man is a traitor. I thought her feelings would convey this, but it didn’t. She falls madly in love with the H and barely a thought about his being a spy against her beloved England. Then we have the H acting like a jealous teenager, …
Excellent read.
She wins with trickery, he wins with loyalty to country and family. Both main characters guarding their hearts. A riveting story that makes you want more. There is mystery, espionage, honor and duty, wonderful compassionate friends and family. Love and desire compelling theme, historic and witty. A must read.
Couldn’t put it down. Just read it for the second time!
Anna de Mouchet is an illegitimate young lady born to a French mother and an Englishman. Both parent have died and she has been left a considerable fortune but she is shunned because of her birth status.
Along comes the Marquess of Haverstock and she cunningly tricks him into marrying her. He …
Love strong and smart women as characters. Love it!!!!!
Kept you reading when you needed to be doing other things.
Great story
The plot was not realistic.
Lively story with interesting characters. I quite enjoyed this book! I l ok Ed that I never knew what would happen next.
French spies
Set during Napoleon’s war, the illegitimate daughter of a French Lady and an English Duke, finds herself in the middle of spies and lies.
Suddenly she’s married to the Marquess. All done for the of love of England, it soon becomes love between husband and wife. An entertaining fast read, which includes some very amusing situations …
Loved this book and it’s characters. I recommend this to everyone.
An Absolutely Wonderful Story by Cheryl Bolen.
I really enjoyed reading this Book.
Anna & Charles’s Journey to finding HEA was Romantic yet difficult for them.
Anna believing Charles a Spy for the French. Charles working for the Foreign Office is trying to find the Spy to find his wife Anna going behind his back & meeting another man who works …
I enjoyed this book very much.
I enjoyed this book! The plot is interesting and the villains are dastardly.
I enjoyed reading Lady by Chance and would recommend it. Through manipulations by an obvious traitor to England, the star crossed lovers have a very rocky love match. In addition, I enjoyed the secondary characters very much. I look forward to reading more books by Cheryl Bolen.
While the premise is unbelievable, the writing make you believe.
Lady By Chance by Cheryl Bolen is an outstanding historical romance. Ms. Bolen has provided readers with a well-written book and a cast of characters that are phenomenal. Believing he is a spy, Anna cheats in a card game to force Charles to marry her so she can pass on information to her mother’s friend that works in the Home Office. Charles …
Corny, good plot, very enjoyable read.