Some beginnings are bittersweetIn 1814 Lucas Carter, the Earl of Darcy rescues Miss Natalia Benson during a snowstorm, and experiences love at first sight. But she’s running from an arranged marriage to an evil man and doesn’t want to inflict her problems on to him. Can they overcome the danger or will their fledgling love unravel before it has a chance to take root.
One Wicked Kiss (Bluestockings Defying Rogues, #3)
By dawnbrower
Natalia Benson’s father may have been a nobleman, but as his illegitimate daughter, she’s treated as no better than a maid. And when he tells her she’s to be married to an evil man who frightens her, she flees the only home she’s ever known. But a snowstorm derails her escape and she’s left not only to the elements, but to the kindness of strangers.
Lucas, the Earl of Darcy, and his friends are looking for a place to seek shelter from the storm when he rescues a young woman from a snowdrift and vows to see her to safety. One of his companions seems to recognize the girl, but the young woman is vague in her responses. Still, he’s drawn to her unlike any other and will do anything to keep her from harm.
This book is a teaser, a small taste of Luke and Natalia’s story. It ends on a cliffhanger that leaves you with many questions. Like who exactly was Natalia’s mother? Where are her family? Does her father look for her? Will Lucas accept her and her past? Who knows. Have the next book on deck!
Megan Green has the perfect accent for these historical pieces. Her cantor is on point and every character has the own voice without sounding ridiculous. I really recommend any of her pieces and have listened to several that I’ve enjoyed, such as Rescued by a Sea Nymph.
The storyline was ok and the characters were interesting enough to keep me turning the pages until the very end!
The narrator fit this story perfectly. She had a soft and lovely voice that coincides with the story. It was a good clean romance that fit the time period very well. I would have loved a more resolved ending but I still knew it was going to be a happy one.
She is running from an arranged marriage to an evil man when she meets him. He wants to help her and a kiss helps them bond. Can they keep.safe from them? Can they have a great future? See if they can
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Captivating sweet Regency historical drama filled romance story. Engaging characters. It is well-written, I liked reading. It was a pleasure to review.
One Wicked Kiss by Dawn Brower is a historic romance about a young man who rescues a woman during a snowstorm and falls in love at first sight. I listened to this book on audio narrated by Megan Green. Megan Green did a great job narrating. I love her accent with the historic romances. This is the first book of Dawn Brower’s that I have read and look forward to reading more of her books in the future. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes historical romances. However, it does on a cliff hanger so be prepared to have the next book in your possession.
Love at first sight doesn’t always happen at the most opportune moment. This short novella left me wanting more…
Megan Green‘s narration was perfect for this story. I look forward to listening to more of her performances.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
This is book three in the Bluestockings Defying Rogues series I will warn this book ends on a cliff-hanger. A well written story looking to reading the next book so I know the end of their story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
For The Love Of A Girl
England 1814. A Regency Era Romance
Natalia is the illegitimate daughter of Viscount Atherton. He claimed her because her mother died at her birth, but she was raised by nannies and was not sent to finishing school. He basically ignores her. At eighteen now, does she even have a dowry?
Her father is essentially going to trade her to a selfish Comte. He doesn’t care if the Comte marries her or not.
Natalia overhears their conversation and runs away. Her mother was french, and she decides to go to France. Surely there are some relatives there!
She flees during a snowstorm, meeting Earl Darcy, a notorious rake, when her coach slides off the road and overturns. He rescues her from freezing to death. It’s love at first sight!
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This is a short story novella and is very fast paced. It ends in a cliffhanger. A full book and continuation of Natalia and Lucas ‘ story will be published in early 2019, titled Earl In Trouble.
This is short, sweet and suspenseful. Lucas is charming, friendly and sweet. Lia is brave, vulnerable and strong. Lia is in an accident while fleeing from her father, Lucas rescues her and is captivated by her. She really likes Lucas too, so she does what her concience tells her to. Then you get a cliihanger.
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I loved this short Regency romance with great characters, romance and intrigue. She was the bastard daughter of a viscount who ignored her and treated her terribly. She overheard him plotting to marry her to a terrible man and ran away. There were complications, but she was rescued by a.man wh she instantly fell for. However, she needed to run far away and left. There is a next book coming soon that I can’t wait for.
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Even though this was a very short read it was an extremely satisfying read. It is full of emotion and feelings. It really hit all my expectations in a good story. The overall story of Miss Natalia Benson running from a cruel father that arranged a marriage for her with a creepy licentious comte. Running away on a mail coach during a blizzard the coach crashes killing the driver and causes her to become unconscious. Lucas, the Earl of Darcy and his companions came across the coach. Lucas checked to see if he could be of any help. He found the driver dead and a passenger alive but unconscious in the coach. He rescues her. One of Lucas’ traveling companions is Callista, the Countess of Marin. She was abrupt and stared at Natalia as if she knew her. This is the beginning of four people whose lives would forever be entwined. An excellent read and I highly recommend it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was an intensely stunning story. I loved every single moment. This was definitely a keeper. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
More to the story to unravel as you are pulled into the world with all the ups and downs to journey through.
This is a sweet prequel novella for Dawn Brower’s Earl in Trouble. Natalia’s father is perfectly awful – she is illegitimate and he has only barely supported her. She eavesdrops and learns he is going to marry her to a cruel man. She runs away, suffers an accident and meets Lucas.
Lucas is running from his own problems – his father, too. He isn’t ready to settle down and wants to maintain his freedom until he meets a hurt young lady, Natalia.
There is insta-love and insta-chemistry in this story. Would be rated PG, no sex, no HEA – but a great introduction to the characters. I’m now interested in reading Earl in Trouble.
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This book is just a teaser! It shows how Natalia and Lucas meet, but in the end, it is a cliffhanger. Where from what I read I enjoyed the story I feel kind of let down. This is nothing against the author, but if I were you I would wait for “Earl in Trouble” before picking this one up then you will have the complete story. Per info in the arc, the complete story comes out in February. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
This novella length read was enjoyable. The plot was engaging and I liked the characters. The book itself offers a nice blend of romance, sweetness, mystery and drama all set in a Christmassy setting. This is a short read and it does end very abruptly on a cliffhanger.
Lady Natalia is on the run from her father and her fate.
Lucas, the Earl of Darcy rescues her.
There’s a mystery over Natalia’s mother and her past. And a new relation in Callista.
Ends in a cliffhanger.
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This is a sweet historical romance set at Christmas time. The characters are strong and likable and the author does a good job describing the times and events as well as moving the story quickly and smoothly. Warning: it does end in a cliffhanger.
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Great story but ends on a major cliffhanger. I hate that! Patience is not my strong point but I will definitely purchase the next book to continue the story
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