A lady with a heart haunted by past mistakes. A scarred rake determined to avoid all responsibility. One night of gaming to change both of their fortunes.No good deed goes unpunished.Riddled with debt after her husband’s death, Lady Vandestile spent years rebuilding her life—a life free of any entanglements with men that would only betray her. But pity has its place. And after fronting funds to … And after fronting funds to the wayward brother of her dearest friend, Lady Vandestile wakes in the morning to find Lord Alton has lost an enormous sum—enough to threaten the very existence of her exclusive gaming house. Enough to threaten her future. A future she once thought never to have. Demanding payment, or at least a guarantee to use against a loan, Violet is forced to corner the rake—or risk losing the only security she has in life.
Demons of the past that refuse to yield.
He lost her money. And he did it callously, without a care. Violet had plenty, after all. And Theo had none. Never mind that he once would have moved heaven and earth for her. But that was before. Before the war marred him for life. Before he turned into a monster.
One disastrous night of gaming could change both of their fortunes.
As a third son, Violet had always been far out of Theo’s reach. Inheriting the earldom and its destitute estate had done nothing to change that fact. But as their lives unexpectedly entwine, danger rears, and Theo and Violet must gather the strength to not only move on from the past, but to surrender to the demands of their hearts.
Note: The books in the Revelry’s Tempest series by K.J. Jackson are each stand-alone stories and can be read individually in any order. These historical romances are set in the Regency and Victorian eras, and do not shy away from scenes with steamy heat, occasional naughty language, and moments that might possibly make you squirm.
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I enjoyed it very much!!
Enjoy this author so much.
Love this book and any book she writes. The character development is great. As you read and find out the story behind the story (the background relating to these characters) keeps me reading and I can’t put it down.
Loved this book
Enjoyed getting to know the charactors
I enjoyed entering this world with these characters!
Felt that there could have been some more character development but a decent read.
it was a very good book
This is a good read.
Kept my interest, and couldn’t wait to see how it turned out.
Great story.
Enjoyable and easy read, really captured my attention
This is the first time I have read anything by this author, and now I am hooked I can’t wait to read the next in the series. This is a stand alone full length novel.
I enjoyed it and plan to read the rest of the series.
I’m not through with it yet. I’m to page 73 and she just asks such important questions. It’s so great… even now, even when I can see how it should play out for their h-e-a. K.J. Jackson is a philosopher at heart, I think. Having all the answers doesn’t matter. Just having a few of the right questions, can make all of the difference in quality of life.
Wow! I really loved the first book of Revelry’s Tempest (Of Valor & Vice) but this one really topped it. Found myself getting so emotionally involved in the story of the two lead characters, both tortured souls, who somehow were able to find a way to triumph over all they had experienced. Another fine read by KJ Jackson. This author rocks.
I did not like this story as well as others by this author. There was a good plot, likeable characters but the overall feel was just surface, no real depth to anything – characters or story line.
I’d give it 3 1/2 stars. It was better than I expected, but I wouldn’t say it is a book that will stick with me. I just remember thinking the title was misleading (and a dumb choice).
i liked this story. It did not go as I thought it would, so a nice surprise. I liked the original characters and plot line. I have read other books by this author and I like them.
Read a lot of good reviews but I didn’t care for these characters. Too self absorbed for me.