Gregory Cain, The Earl of Shelby doesn’t believe in love, more specifically he doesn’t believe in it for himself. It’s perfectly fine for other people. Scandalous behavior and roguish deeds are in his skill set and he doesn’t mind flaunting both. He doesn’t get involved with innocents or marriage minded ladies. So when Lady Kaitlin Evans asks him for a kiss he has no choice but to refuse her. Not … Not only is she close to his sister, she’s his mentor’s niece. She’s off limits. So why does he suddenly find her fascinating and kissing her is the one thing he desires more than anything…
Lady Kaitlin Evans is an orphan. She lost both of her parents at a young age and went to live with her uncle. She doesn’t do well in social gatherings and would much rather become lost in a good book or learn something new. Because of her social awkwardness she’s become one of the premier wallflowers…for three straight seasons. She’s ready to give up and prepare for spinsterhood. It’s less heartbreaking and she can read as much as she wants to without interruption. There is only one thing she wants before she retires from society forever–a kiss from the Earl of Shelby. The scoundrel refuses her though and instead offers to help her find a husband.
Kaitlin and Gregory make an agreement, but both have ulterior motives. As they go forward it soon becomes obvious that nothing is going to work as they planned and passion is unleashed in ways neither would have imagined.
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The heart knows what it wants.
If they’re all like the Earl of Shelby sign me up. Shelby and Kaitlin were meant for each other. The perfect combination for a balance that equals true love. I can’t wait to read the next in the series Confessions of a hellion. Dawn Brower never disappoints me if you like a story not big on angst and big on true love and romance I think anyone will find this pleasing
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I love this story. It was a wonderfully romantic story that kept me turning the pages as fast as I could. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
Book five in the Bluestockings Defying Rogues series and I hope there is more to come in this series. A well written book with a great storyline and a story that flowed smoothly from page to page. I enjoyed reading Gregory Cain, The Earl of Shelby and Lady Kaitlin Evans and watching as they come to realize their love for each other. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lady Kaitlin Evans considers herself a wallflower and destined to be a spinster. She accidentally bumps into Gregory Cain, the scandalous Earl of Shelby while attending a ball and in a rash moment asks for a kiss. That request plunges them into a friendship of sorts and leads to a turmoil of dreams and desires and insecurities on both sides. The story is sweet and sensitive like it’s heroine and deep and dark as it’s hero. Truly enjoyable.
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Another great book in a brilliant series
This is another great story in what is a brilliantly thought out series. The plot is full of emotional twists and turns, and wonderfully crafted characters. This is a great book that would be suitable for anybody who loves clean historical romances.
How to Catch your Man!
I really enjoyed this story. It is nicely written, isn’t soppy, has two interesting and believable characters in Kaitlin Evans and Gregory Cain, a good supporting cast and an interesting idea of how to catch your guy and keep him. Above all, it held my attention throughout and definitely entertained me.
Matthew Keyes has a lovely deep voice which he uses most successfully and he made my listen very pleasurable.
I listened to the audiobook version and my voluntary and unbiased review is recorded above.
Great Intrigue with great characters that you “Love” and “Love to Hate”. There is the deal, she will not spy on him, but on her father. All he has to do is help find “catch” someone to marry her and get her out of the Spy business her father has her in. This has a lot emotional turmoil and she has not had any “good men” in her life. He is a good man, a man she could love, but he was a “rake”. Can they navigate all the traps, turmoil and society and find their HEA. Or will they both be good and trapped. I cannot wait to read more from this author.
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It was interesting to see the changes in the two characters from the mages at the beginning to the couple in love in the end.
It was a good romance and I really enjoyed it!
A recommendation to such fans for sure!
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What happens when a wallflower decides she just wants one kiss from the brother of her friend before she retires as a spinster? Well he refuses her for starters, but then he decides to help her find a husband. Fortunately, the mere suggestion of the kiss has started a desire in him is has a hard time denying.
Such a charming, heartwarming romance that I just loved as I do all of this author’s books. She always manages to bring a smile to my face and a warmth to my heart!
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Three and a half stars.
I’m not sure how I felt about the characters in this book. Gregory might not be a real A$$ but he acts like one most of the time. Kaitlin’s behavior is inconsistent. Is she a wallflower? She doesn’t always act like one. The story was good in spite of the problems I had with the characters. It was less than two hours, so it was good to kill an afternoon.
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Short and sweet.
Our wallflower Lady Kaitlin Evans has eyes only for Gregory Cain. Kaitlin wants love and marriage but is sure she is destined to be a spinster. Then with a bit of adventure in her heart, she asked a kiss from a friend’s brother, who just happens to be the scandalous earl. The author did a great job making the reader guess what will happen between Kaitlin and Gregory. This was short and sweet read and for the sheer pleasure of reading this is a book I would recommend. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
She’s a wallflower, he’s a rogue
Kaitlin Evan is a wallflower. She’s socially awkward and only wants a kiss from Gregory, a earl and rogue.
He first tries to find her a husband, rather than kiss her. But kiss her he does…but will he offer for her?
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Love a blue stocking book.
Indulge that adventurous spirit. Treat yourself to a little harmless fun.
The story flowed very well! I look forward to reading more from the author.
He is her best friends older brother. She is his sister meek and timid friend. Gregory doesn’t ever see himself married or on love with someone because he’s afraid of the future and loosing that someone whom owns his heart. Kaitlin wants love and marriage but close to her 4th and last season she’ll design herself as a spinster and when her younger brother marry’s and have kids then she’ll be a happy sprinter aunt. Her heart is on one man and one man alone, the Duke of Shelby, Gregory.
There is no cheating and Gregory will think about getting with women in the beginning of this story but never does. Told in both POVs. Kaitlin might start as a wallflower but soon that flower will become a strong vine that no man can scare off.