What’s a gentleman to do when he inherits a title, a fortune…and his father’s mistresses? When legendary lover, the Marquess of Templeston, dies in the arms of his mistress, he charges his son and heir Drew Ramsey with the future care of all of his mistresses. Determined to honor the outrageous request, Drew returns home to bury his father and is stunned to find living on the grounds of … Swanslea Park the one woman whose charms he could never resist.Kathryn Stafford abandoned Drew at the altar six years before and vanished in a cloud of mystery. She had hoped her feelings for him would fade, but when she comes face-to-face with the gorgeous new marquess, she discovers they have only deepened. Drew is determined to keep his distance from the woman he believes to have been one of his father’s mistress. But every yearning glance and sizzling touch draws him closer to Kathryn…and to the scandalous secret that drove them apart. Book 1 of the “Mistresses of the Marquess” Series, which includes ONCE A MISTRESS, ALWAYS A LADY and EVER A PRINCESS.
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Wasn’t sure how it was going to go – original story
An intricately written original story of secrets, passion, lies, doubt, confusion, mystery and emotional revelations. The story grabs the attention. Despair and hope battle each other. The reader will have to pay attention to events because the story line can be confusing. Yet, it is cleverly written and unravels into scandalous bliss. One of the best original themed reading out there. The main characters are emotionally unforgettable. An author I have read before and will continue to do so.
I loved the evolution of the hero. I had to stay up late to finish the book, and I don’t do that very often.
Once a Mistress is a decent 3 & 1/2 star read about second chance love. There were strong H and h characters. The book kept me interested enough to read through till the end. Would like to followup with other books in this series.
New twist…
kept wanting to read. the main character very intresting.. can’t wait to read more of the series
I really enjoyed this one!
Loved the book! Read in couple sittings!
Love, love, love this book.
Loved this book, I’m so hooked on historical romance books.
This is a wonderful book and an exciting read. I can’t praise it enough! I’d rate it more than five stars if I could. The author surpassed the bounds of imagination that kept me trying to figure out the answer to Wrens secret . She gave the reader just enough information to let one know that appearances don’t always hold true, and there are unknown innocent victims. How one can be miserable and still think of the welfare of others. How the strong power of love between Wren and Drew can withstand the negative forces of life and still come out rejoicing. This story is full of surprises, love, twists, sadness and unpredictability that kept me engrossed till the end. I can usually solve the mysteries early on, but I was kept guessing and that in itself prevented boredom. Easy to read with minimal or no mistakes or typos, that kept me from being annoyed. Ms. Lee is a very talented writer, and if her other books are this good we’re in for a real treat!
Not my favorite story line. The writing was good and the characters were likeable.
Enjoyed it because I could not figure out the at all easily; it kept me on my toes.
The book was interesting and many assumptions made early on had to be reevaluated
I really enjoyed the chemistry and tension between the main characters. Just when you think you have a grasp on everything that’s going on, the complete back story is presented and everything changes. Well written, great characters, beautifully descriptive setting, and a plot twist that brings everything together.
Wonderful afternoon read!!
I loved the series, couldn’t stop reading until I’d read them all. Terrific original stories!
I really like Rebecca Hagan Lee and will be reading more of her books. Well rounded characters, some funny, some emotional elements. All around good read.
I loved this book. The characters were well thought out and there were several surprises in the storyline with a happily ever after ending !
The premise is a new one – I wondered how the author would reunite the lovers without completely making them unrealistic – you can guess how it will happen before it does, as the story unfolds, but you still want to stay with them as it does.