Reade and Jenny can finally marry and start a family—or can they?
Reade and Jenny are in the midst of planning the wedding, which, given the importance of the Marquess of Catherwood getting married, is a very large affair. There are planners for every part of the event, along with bringing the quaint, historical chapel back to its past glory because Jenny is insistent on being married there.
… there.
But Reade’s evil half-brothers have other plans for them, so once again Reade must protect the free-spirited woman he adores. Jenny loves her independence, but as Reade tells her, there are no do-overs with death threats. What will it take for Catherwood’s decadent legacy to finally be put to rest? Will Reade and Jenny get their happily ever after?
This is book four in the Catherwood series but can be enjoyed independently.
Publisher’s Note: This contemporary romance contains elements of mystery, suspense, power exchange, and adult themes. If any of these offend you, please do not purchase.
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THEY’D SOMEHOW MANAGED TO MESH THEIR STYLES
The fourth story in this series, Catherwood, that is a spin-off from the previous series, The Earl’s Acceptance, is a great addition. While there will be characters from the last series, like Mandy from Texas who is now married to Quinn, and Maisie, this is a new series and will focus on Mandy’s friend, Jenny Hanson, and Reade Ramsay. The stories in each series are best read in the order written because it is an ongoing saga—but probably the final story.
Reade Ramsey, Marquess of Catherwood, is soon to marry Jenny Hanson. She is returning from a three week trip to Houston, where she shopped for her wedding gown. The plans have been made, including restoring the Reed Chapel that is part of the Catherwood estate. At this point, they are only months away from the wedding. Next will be to have Mandy, Maisie, and Caroline’s dresses made to compliment her gown—and to learn that her veil may not work with her Marchioness tiara.
“Reade always says I’m going to be the naughtiest marchioness in Scottish history.”
The closer they come to the wedding, the more Jenny wants to know and understand about Reade and his life, to find pictures of him as a child. The one thing she is determined to change is how Reade will be with their children, compared to how his cruel father raised him.
“Joking around wasn’t a big theme in my childhood.”
A highlight of the wedding for Jenny is when Reade will present her with his sword, offering her his protection for life. If anything, Reade has proven his word and honor repeatedly.
“Jennifer Elizabeth Hanson, I give you my sword as a symbol of my sacred oath of honor to protect you and provide for you as long as we both draw breath.”
One of the things that are still hard for Reade to wrap his head around is the lackadaisical attitude Jenny has for the peerage and her propensity for getting into trouble. She has the kindness heart, but the lace of self-preservation, and that is something he must keep spanking her for. Nothing as far as his rules are outlandish, and there are times he is more lenient with her than he probably should be.
“You’re right, I don’t trust you to stay out of trouble, but other than that, I trust you. I certainly trust your integrity. Don’t you trust me?”
“Jenny was silent. She’d never had a lot of patience with inconvenient rules, but she knew he was
right about everything, including that he probably would have spanked her if they’d been at home.”
With the March comes priceless antiquities, and the more Jenny learns about the items, the more in awe and wonder she becomes—even when they come back from their one month honeymoon and sees the items gifted to them—or the estate.
“Marrying you is like marrying the National Gallery of Art.”
The story will have the good, the bad, and the ugly, with plenty of angst, along with troubling issues. The Burtons are still up to trouble, and getting Lady Catherwood to listen and stay indoors is a matter of life and death. It will result in a severe discipline by Reade. Jenny is antsy being a prisoner in her own home, and her brain works overtime.
“I could if things were normal, but when I know I’m a prisoner, it short circuits my thinking.”
While the story does have several discipline scenes, the intimacy is only a passing mention without any details. The way this last story ends indicates that this is the final one in this series. I enjoyed the journey of Reade and Jenny, their courtship, her irreverence for the peerage, and how two people, raised so different, can make it work. Love conquers all, and these two prove that it has no boundaries.
This was a sweet and beautiful love story. I really loved Jenny and her antics made me love her even more. Jenny and Reade were such a great couple and I loved their connection and the dynamics between them. This book is filled with drama, suspense, and romance. A captivating read and one I definitely recommend.
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Book four in the Catherwood series and the last book in this series. Reade and Jenny’s story has mystery, suspense,drama, and romance. I enjoyed seeing this story come together. I am sad to see this series end. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Really enjoyed this
I really liked the characters and the story – there are bits where it was a little tame in places where it could have been taken a bit further but in all a very enjoyable read
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This book was the most fun to read out of the entire series. Jenny and Reade are such a great couple and they’re finally going to get their fairy tale wedding. Jenny’s unfiltered mouth and her disobedient antics made me laugh out loud. Reade’s reactions are just as priceless and always made me smile. The best part is the love they share as they face the challenges that life brings. I hope there’s a new spin-off series coming soon. I’ve loved them all.
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ONE INTENSELY SATISFYING TREAT!!!
Spectacular! Laura presents one tantalizing delight, exhibiting every sentiment and nuance, bestowing one beautifully composed piece of perfection, breaking it down, binding this gem together sleek, shiny and tight. Braided, bent and entangled, showcasing the explosive ups and agonizing downs, blasting this glittering gem to life spectacularly. A tumultuous whirlwind of intimidating trials and challenging tribulations, compelling twists and wicked turns blow this riveting gem into a hissy with a beautiful culmination. Revealing the drama, intrigue, turmoil, underlying threats, misgivings, mounting suspense and perplexing situations along with a boatload of trouble while dodging calamity, you have one block busting masterpiece. The attraction and chemistry sizzles, alluring and mesmerizing, grounding in it’s strength and awe-inspiring in it’s depth. The characters, dialogue, interactions, charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely charismatic personalities. The scenes are written with such realism, impressive talent and unique insight, blasts this sparkling jewel to life, making the storyline pop. Remarkable job Laura, thanks for sharing this treasure with us.
This is the best book of the series. This is a stand alone, but you really should read the other books to understand what is going on. Reade and Jenny are getting married. The preparations are being made and Reade, as always, is being a bit pompous. But, that is probably more being a Marquess than anything else. Jenny, as always, does what she wants even though she gets in trouble with Reade and he spanks her. It is a well written book and ties up all loose ends. There is a HEA
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Beautiful love story. Jenny was magnificent. I loved the dynamics between she and Reade. Jenny is getting married to Reade, an Earl, Marquis, and seven other titles. He was brought up by a cruel father who died from mental problems. Reade’s parents divorced when he was young and the only reason he is a good person is the influence of his mother, whom he didn’t see as often as he would have liked. Jenny is from a middle class Texan family and as different from Reade as night and day. But Jenny’s mischievousness, beauty, kindness, and generosity are what he loves the most about her. She brings out the best in him and makes him a better person. But with his father as an example he is afraid he won’t be a good husband or father. Jenny is determined to loosen him up, bring fun and spontaneity into his life, and teach him to get down on the floor and play with their future children. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
Loved the story of a sassy woman from Texas who marries a Scottish Earl (then Marquess). Jenny leads Lord Reade on a merry chase since she is very opinionated and does not want to listen to Reade even when he tries to tell her things to keep her safe. She doesn’t know rules of the aristocracy so she does what she wants.
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