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Chaos! That is what greets Miss Calliope St. James when she enters the household of her prospective employer, Lord Winn Hamilton, the Earl of Montgomery. The newly appointed guardian for his nieces and nephew, he’s clearly a man … clearly a man who has no idea what to do with children… and they are children who clearly know when the adults in charge haven’t a clue what they’re doing. But he is handsome. Terribly, temptingly handsome even when he’s maddening.
Winn thought it was bad enough when his home was overrun with children hell-bent on driving him insane. Then their new governess arrived… and she looks like no governess he’s ever seen. Distractingly beautiful, maddeningly forthright, frustratingly capable—he’s equal parts attracted to her and infuriated by her.
And then he sees the portrait… the portrait that changes everything. Because Calliope St. James isn’t just the abandoned and unwanted child of unknown parents as she’s always been led to believe. If Calliope is who he thinks she is, she’s very, very wealthy and there are powerful people in the highest reaches of society who want her very, very dead.
To keep her safe, he’ll have to keep her close, and that presents them both with an entirely different sort of danger.
The Hellion Club
A Rogue to Remember
Barefoot in Hyde Park
What Happens in Piccadilly
Sleepless in Southampton
When an Earl Loves a Governess
The Duke’s Magnificent Obsession
The Governess Diaries
more
Everything that makes a great story this book has it. It was sad, troubling, confusing, loving, hateful, murderous, dangerous, deadly and for a few moments my eyes became wet. There was mystery, suspense, superb dialog, and affection. There was a murderess, a gay man and his liaisons, a governess who was abandoned at birth and suffered needlessly, an earl who was a dedicated bachelor who became guardian of his younger brother’s three children when he and his wife passed on due to illness. There were three children who need someone anyone to love them and guide them. But more than that the conglomeration of these people showed how lonely their lives were until they all had to interact with each other. From the adults to the children, the characters were so realistic in their emotions and feelings it was not hard to be able to relate to them. As I said there were moments of surprise and danger with moments that evoked a deeper response to the point of tears. This book totally surprised me. This is so well written and the author Chasity Bowlin has gained a new fan. A superb read and I highly recommend it.
I like the steamier romance novels but What Happens in Piccadilly was a clean and sweet romance. A breath of fresh air. A refreshing diversion. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
What a Outstanding story! Suspenseful,Twisted, and Intrigue in What Happens in Piccadilly that will hold you spellbound until the very end. Evil is spinning a silent intricate web of murder and chaos until slowly all the pieces start falling together that solve who the real villain is. Chasity Bowlin has outdone herself with this novel, she has given readers a book that is well-written, filled it with superb cast of characters and a strong plot that bring this read together perfectly! Her characters come to life as you find yourself drawn into their story, the scenes are so strikingly detailed it paints an incredible backdrop that you feel like you are one with the story. It’s heart felt story filled with drama, passion, uncertainties, trials and tribulations, turmoil and as tensions intensify and danger abounds with twists and turns that will make you hold your breath wandering what’s around the next corner makes this one a must read! I hope Effie and Highcliff get their own story.
Lord Winn Hamilton, the Earl of Montgomery, is at his wits’ end. He recently lost both his father and his younger brother, as well as his sister-in-law, and is now the guardian to his nephew and two nieces. Too bad he has no earthly idea what to do with children. The arrival of Ms. St. James, the new governess, shakes Winn even more. She is beautiful, blunt, and exceedingly competent, and he finds himself fiercely attracted to her and just as fiercely annoyed by her success with the children where he has failed.
Calliope St. James is greeted by abject chaos when she arrives at the home of her employer. The Earl clearly has no clue how to handle children and the children have more than taken advantage of that fact. Callie knows the children and the Earl need her help, she just has to keep things professional and ignore her attraction to her new employer.
Progress is being made with the children and things are off to a solid start until Winn sees a portrait in the home of an acquaintance. The portrait could change everything because it means Callie isn’t an abandoned, anonymous orphan as she always believed. If Winn’s supposition is correct, Callie is actually heiress to a very large fortune and that puts her in grave danger from powerful, well-positioned people who’d like nothing better than to see her dead.
I really enjoyed this book. It took me awhile to read it, but only because my life has not been conducive to reading lately and through no fault of its own. The story was engrossing and I loved both main characters and found the children to be adorable. I loved Callie and Winn together and greatly appreciated their determination to be together despite societal obstacles in their way. The supporting characters were also interesting to read and I hope to see more of them in future books. I’m a newcomer to this series but I’d like to go back and read the first two books now and I look forward to more of this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
What an amazing book; that holds your interest and you keep turning the pages to find out the next event. The lives of the Earl of Montgomery and Miss Calliope St. James collide when the Earl is blessed with his brothers three wild children after the death of both of their parents. Miss Calliope is hired as governess and falls in love with the children, but events in her life come to the forefront and cause a mystery that consumes her daily life. This story has a brilliant setting and the characters are believable, evil, and of course charming. Great read.
I’ve read the whole series and each story received 5 star reviews from me. I think this maybe my favorite because so much goes on. You will not be lost (stand alone story) at all because this author is so talented and unfolds her stories in such a way that you feel you are part of the company of character’s!
The children added so much. You will laugh at their antics, but also have a sadness of what they experienced in their short lives.
The H/h are strong, honorable and loving character’s that you couldn’t help rooting for them to find their HEA.
There are many nasty villains and you think you know where the story is taking you but oh, you would be so wrong. This author keeps us on our toes to keep reading to discover what tragedy one of the villains has in store.
The side story about the Duke is sad. It will give you perspective from another POV.
We are treated to so much in the suspense and mystery departments that I hated to see it end. Plus we have several twists that will surprise you.
There is lovemaking, within marriage, heat level 4 out of 5. Just enough description to feel the love and passion – not vulgar.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and a tad of spice. (ljb)
Chasity Bowlin has written another captivating story in the Hellion Club Series. I absolutely loved this book and the characters of Calliope and Winn Hamilton. I was trying to think of an appropriate analogy to describe Chasity’s telling of this story, but nothing does it justice. Throughout the story she kept revealing critical pieces of the story at just the right moment to keep drawing you deeper into the story. Masterfully done!
Mary Poppins, no make that Calliope, steps into utter chaos when she goes to interview for a governess job and meets three unruly children and their uncle, the Earl of Montgomery. “From his broad, high forehead, patrician nose and perfectly sculpted jaw line and cleft chin, he was simply perfection. His undeniable masculine beauty was coupled with a tall and imposing frame, broad shoulders and lean hips. If this man was the Earl of Montgomery, she could never work for him. Not in a million years.”
When Winn saw her, all he saw was the three children, his wards, sitting around her feet and a beautiful angel, er ,woman and the least “governess-like, governess he’d ever seen.”
Then I started laughing out loud. Oh yes, dry humor and I knew this story would be glorious! Classic Chasity Bowlin with her wit and wonderful characters that you cannot help but love!!
Calliope and Winn both had their own hurts in their lives and reading how these two navigate together was enlightening. Prepare to be captured by page one and not get up until the last page is turned!!! Priceless!
What Happens in Piccadilly by Chasity Bowlin
Calliope St. James stood in front of the house watching the chaos. Servants were running all over and not getting anything done. One child sat in the corridor crying. Another sat on the front stairs, while another was hanging from the window on the upper floor. Callie was beautiful, calm, and very generous with her time and affections. She is an orphan and was rescued from the workhouse when she was six. by Effie Darrow. She saved little girls and trained them as a governess. She was known for her wonderful governess.
Lord Winn Hamilton, Earl of Montgomery, the children were brought to him. He had no idea how to select a governess or any other special servants he might need. I enjoyed reading how Callie helped Winn and the children adjust.
It was well written and flowed smoothly. It also had some surprises. The characters were wonderful and Callie was so gentle, caring, and loving. I found it entertaining, and very hard to put down. I highly recommend this book.
I received this ARC from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed it. Loved it.
Winn Hamilton the Earl of Montgomery has had his brothers three children thrust upon him when his wastrel brother died. Not knowing what to do with children and having them run amok in his household until the beautiful Calliope James enters his house. When Calliope James goes for her interview for a governess position she is greeted by children running amok like a wild bunch of animals! Taking control of the situation Calliope stops the chaos and is drawn into the lives of three children who know no boundaries. Winn can’t help being attracted to Calliope both by her beauty but by her love and caring for the children.
When Winn discovers who Calliopes parents were vows to protect her from the possible evil that lurks there. Calliope faces the news of her parentage as she faces everything head on. Falling for the handsome Winn Hamilton could be the worst or the best thing in her life, but putting the children and Winn in danger is a risk she can’t take.
This was such a wonderful story! The beginning just made me laugh! I thoroughly enjoyed read Winn and Calliopes story. Definitely recommend reading this book!
What Happens in Piccadilly by Chasity Bowlin has one of the best openings I have ever read. Certainly different than most Regency-style books and different from those Bowlin has previously written. This is the third in her Hellion Club series, all good read, but this is the best so far. Calliope St. James has arrived to her interview for a governess position to be place that might be mistaken for Bedlam. Servants are running around, as are several children, and one of the children is on the sill of an open window on the second floor. She takes charge of the children immediately, sending the eldest to retrieve his sister from the window, and sits them all down to listen to her read. By the time the Earl of Montgomery arrives homes, all is well in hand, although Callie instantly determines that she cannot work here. He is far to young, and too handsome.
Being trained in the home/school run by Miss Euphemia Darrow, it was not only assumed that Callie was an excellent governess, but further, that she was likely the by blow of nobility as that was the type person Euphemia normally took in. It wasn’t too long before Winn, The Duke of Montgomery, saw a portrait in the home of an associate, the subject of which was the spitting image of Calliope St. James. The game was now afoot. This was a thoroughly entertaining read, one with a foregone conclusion, which made it all the more endearing. Callie was an entertaining character with a mind of her own, and multiple strategies to tame children who had never really known love. The addition of Miss Darrow and Lord Highcliff, as well as a focused and ruthless duchess make this a very intriguing read. Thanks Chasity! I recommend it.
I received a free ARC of What Happens in Picadilly from Dragonblade, through Netgalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #Whathappensinpiccadilly
An independent, intelligent, practical, pretty governess named Callie goes to work for an earl named Winn. He is a bachelor who has become responsible for his brother’s orphaned children. Callie brings order to his chaotic home. When Callie is threatened, he protects her. A great happily ever after book! I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.
Romance, wit, and underlying suspense all make this novel entertaining and enjoyable. After being rescued from an orphanage, Calliope is educated and trained as a governess by a woman who becomes her mentor and best friend. Taking on an assignment at the Earl of Montgomery’s home as governess for his unruly nieces and nephew is more of an adventure than Callie bargained for. The children are feral, according to Winn, and he is in despair as their arrival on his doorstep has resulted in chaos in his once quiet home. Callie is immediately attracted to Winn and sets the boundaries, ensuring that they maintain distance. However, when Winn inadvertently discovers Callie’s true background, he finds that he has a deep compulsion to keep her safe. The plot kept my interest and the children added moments of hilarity as they test their boundaries and reveal that although undisciplined and lacking in education, they are nevertheless very perceptive and intelligent. I enjoyed this well-written book, which although part of a series is nevertheless a standalone and comes to a good conclusion. I received a copy of this book through NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Miss Calliope St.James is astounded by what she finds at the home of the Earl of Montgomery. She expected the three children because, after all, she is a governess. What she didn’t expect is utter chaos.
Lord Winn Hamilton, the Earl of Montgomery doesn’t know if he’s coming or going. So much of his life has changed recently. Not only did his father die, but his younger brother and his wife. Now he has his brother’s three young children to cope with. Even his servants are misbehaving.
This is a really fun story. There are giggles, heartbreak and even danger for our heroine. Family is not something she knows about from personal experience but she does know how to help the children.
This is part of a series of stand alone books.
Emotional and fun.
What Happens in Piccadilly
The Hellion Club Series #3
Chasity Bowlin
https://www.facebook.com/ChasityBowlinAuthor/
Release date 05/26/2020
Publisher Dragonblade Publishing
Blurb :
Chaos! That is what greets Miss Calliope St. James when she enters the household of her prospective employer, Lord Winn Hamilton, the Earl of Montgomery. The newly appointed guardian for his nieces and nephew, he’s clearly a man who has no idea what to do with children… and they are children who clearly know when the adults in charge haven’t a clue what they’re doing. But he is handsome. Terribly, temptingly handsome even when he’s maddening.
Winn thought it was bad enough when his home was overrun with children hell-bent on driving him insane. Then their new governess arrived… and she looks like no governess he’s ever seen. Distractingly beautiful, maddeningly forthright, frustratingly capable—he’s equal parts attracted to her and infuriated by her.
And then he sees the portrait… the portrait that changes everything. Because Calliope St. James isn’t just the abandoned and unwanted child of unknown parents as she’s always been led to believe. If Calliope is who he thinks she is, she’s very, very wealthy and there are powerful people in the highest reaches of society who want her very, very dead.
To keep her safe, he’ll have to keep her close, and that presents them both with an entirely different sort of danger.
My review :
When danger looms over the woman who has caught his heart, what is he to do …
Wow, it has been a while since I have read The Beast of Bath, and here the story is a bit more complex.
While it is the third in a series, I did not felt lost, and have not even a notion of the other books.
This is a multi layers story, with many points of view and While there is a common background plot, it was like there were three different stories in this book, all interconnected: the romance with Winn and Calliope, the investigation with Highcliff and Effie and then a window on the villain’s side with the Averstons.
Winn is no rake, or gamblers nor womanizer, he was labeled as the dull and boring heir not like his wild younger brother, when he is just a nice man never longing to live in his peer’s excesses.
Calliope was lucky to have survived the workhouse’s life, despite everything she had like a lucky star hovering above her, and Ellie’s help to become the accomplished woman she is now.
Their tale is sweet and with few easy dents to circumvent to get their HEA.
I confess I am very much more intrigued by Effie and Highcliff , there is a grand story behind theirs. I do suppose they were the links between the three books in this series, and I very much hope to read their book.
Averston, I agree with Burney, if not for his dukedom, he is to pity, having grown up with a monster to monitor everything around him, he is like an empty shell, having already lost too much under this evil’s thumb. He is one character I would love to see again.
With this lovely story, Mrs Chasity Bowlin entertains her reader and proves her talent in intertwining the lives of many characters at a very specific time.
4.5 stars
I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Dragonblade Publishing, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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Chaos! That is what greets Miss Calliope St. James when she enters the household of her prospective employer, Lord Winn Hamilton, the Earl of Montgomery. The newly appointed guardian for his nieces and nephew, he’s clearly a man who has no idea what to do with children… and they are children who clearly know when the adults in charge haven’t a clue what they’re doing. But he is handsome. Terribly, temptingly handsome even when he’s maddening. Winn thought it was bad enough when his home was overrun with children hell-bent on driving him insane. Then their new governess arrived… and she looks like no governess he’s ever seen. Distractingly beautiful, maddeningly forthright, frustratingly capable—he’s equal parts attracted to her and infuriated by her. And then he sees the portrait… the portrait that changes everything. Because Calliope St. James isn’t just the abandoned and unwanted child of unknown parents as she’s always been led to believe. If Calliope is who he thinks she is, she’s very, very wealthy and there are powerful people in the highest reaches of society who want her very, very dead.
Chasity Bowlin weaves a story fraught with mystery, murder and mayhem wrapped in a web of wit, romance, and chaos! Lord Winn Hamilton has no clue what to do with his neices and nephew until Caliope St. James arrives. Now he has a governess telling him what to do and three “feral” children. The banter between the characters is witty, heart-warming, and personable. The governess, Miss Caliope St. James is from the prestigious Darrow School for Women. Though she is young and inexperienced, she has more than enough confidence which leads to some trying situations. The suspense in the story is palpable. From the first page I was hooked and I could not put this book down. I would definitely recommend this book!