How To Lose A Duke In Ten Days
An American Heiress in London (2)
Laura Lee Gurhrke
Avon Books
E Book
Published April 2014
384 Pages
Regency Historical Romance
ISBN: 978-0-06-211819-6 Authors Website
They had a deal...
From
the moment she met the devil-may-care Duke of Margrave, Edie knew he
could change her life. And when he agreed to her outrageous proposal of a
marriage of convenience, she was transformed from ruined American
heiress to English duchess. Five years later, she's delighted with their
arrangement, especially since her husband is living on another
continent.
But deals are made to be broken...
By
marrying an heiress, Stuart was able to pay his family's enormous
debts, and Edie's terms that he leave England forever seemed a small
price to pay. But when a brush with death impels him home, he decides
it's time for a real marriage with his luscious American bride, and he
proposes a bold new bargain: ten days to win her willing kiss. But is
ten days enough to win her heart?
Trouble At The Wedding Abandoned At The Alter (3)
Laura Lee Guhrke
Avon
Mass Market Paperback
Published January 2012
372 Pages
Historical Romance
ISBN: 978-0-06-196317-9 Author's Website
Synopsis Annabel is about to marry the perfect man . . .
The
last thing Miss Annabel Wheaton desires is true love. She learned the
hard way that love makes a woman foolish and leads only to heartache.
That's why she agreed to marry an earl who needs her money. He's got a
pedigree and a country estate, and he won't ever break her heart.
There's only one problem . . .
Christian isn't about to let her marry that pompous prig . . .
Christian
Du Quesne, Duke of Scarborough, thinks the stubborn heiress is about to
make the biggest mistake of her life, and he's determined to stop her.
Tempting beautiful women is Christian's forte, after all. When her
family offers him a nice sum of money to stop the wedding, he's happy to
accept.
Falling in love with Annabel was never supposed to be part of the bargain . .
My Review Summary
Annabel grew up with not much money, but when her father lands a gold mine, but then dies suddenly she has a fortune in her possession. All Annabel has ever wanted for her life was to get married and have a family, and she has a chance to have a good life in England, to land a title and she knows he isn't the type to demand her heart on a platter, just her money. Annabel only wants to be happy, but doesn't need love in her life, at least that is what she thought until Christian, the Duke of Scarborough came into her life. Christian, has just become the Duke of Scarborough when his older brother passes away suddenly, after losing most of everything they had to gambling. Christian has been gambling most of his life, but unlike his brother, he knows the game well, and has the greatest luck to have never lost a fortune to it. When Annabel's uncle comes to him with a proposition, if he can convince her to cancel the wedding, he will give Christian half a million, which is enough to start to rebuild what his brother lost in a card game. What Christian didn't expect was to find love or a woman that would break the ice around the walls of his heart.
My Thoughts
I was really excited to get my hands on this newest addition to Laura Lee Guhrke's books. I have just loved every one of her stories, they always capture my attention from the beginning. Even though this wasn't my favorite of hers, I still enjoyed it quite a bit, and before I knew it I was done with it, so it did fly by pretty quick, and was a easy engaging read. Set in the early 1900's which is a bit different from her other books, but I liked the era she chooses which is the Edwardian Era, which is a later era than she usually does. However I found I enjoyed the set of the scene in the beginning. It starts out in New York City, then progresses onto a ship headed for England, and it only gets better. There was a instant chemistry between this couple that I found sizzling yet tender at times as well. There was enough steam to fog your windows in the classic way that Guhrke writes her books. The story line was fun and definitely had some shocks that will fire up your nervous system. Christian is handsome, total rake, and doesn't deny it, he is proud of it except for the fact that he hides who he really is behind that facade. Christian has certain vulnerabilites that just sung to me in a real way, my heart just broke for him, he won me over almost instantly. Annabel is very spirited and knows what she wants, she also has certain weaknesses at well, that only appealed to me. I did find her a bit over the top at times, but overall I tended to like her. She definitely stirs things up and I liked how she puts Christian off kilter in such a delightful way that was very amusing at various times throughout the story.
Overall I found Trouble At The Wedding, a great additon to a full of life series that just steals your breath away. Charming characters, sensual chemistry, endearing set of cirumstances and a plot that will take you on a adventure that spans from New York to London. A breath of fresh air and I couldn't help but adore this story. A WINNER in my book!
First Line
The middle of the ocean wasn't the usual location for a lavish, high society wedding, but if anyone could make that wedding a success, it was Miss Annabel Wheaton.
Favorite Quote I'm not talking about love. I'm talking about something else, a feeling I'd wager my life Rumsford has never given you." "What feeling is that?" He let go of her arms and cupped her face in his hands. "This one," he said, and he kissed her.
My Grade
4 Blossoms
Heat Rating
Steamy
Other Books In The Series
Wedding of the Season
Scandal of the Year
With Seduction In Mind
Girl Bachelor (4)
Laura Lee Guhrke
Avon
360 Pages
Published September 2009
Victorian Historical Romance
ISBN: 978-0-06-145683-1
Synopsis Her proposition...
London Society is harsh for a young woman with no family connections who has to work for a living. But when Daisy Merrick is sacked from yet another job, the feisty and outspoken miss comes up with a plan that could give her a future beyond her wildest dreams. There's only one problem. Her success depends on a man, the most infuriating, impossible, immovable man she's ever met.
His resolution...
Sebastian Grant, Earl of Avermore, is England's most infamous author. Known for his notorious reputation, he is more interested in play than work, and has no intention of cooperating when Daisy shows up on his doorstep with a mad plan. The provoking, fire-haired beauty stirs his senses beyond belief, and Sebastian knows he has only one way to stop her. Seduction.
MY REVIEW
Summary: Daisy Merrick, is outspoken and independent, and with every job her sister manages to find for her, she manages to get fired for being too opinionated, which is her downfall. However she loves writing, and goes to Marlowe Publishing for a job. When she gives a review on a play written by a man she once loved reading his work, she provokes him. Sebastian Grant, an infamous writer in England at one time, now hates to write, for it brings to him feelings of fear and helplessness due to his past. Sebastian is determined never to write again, but when the unrelenting Daisy comes to him with a resolution to solve both of their problems, he never expected that she would seduce him into writing again, when he at one time hated doing it. Sebastian has never believed in 'happily ever after' ending, but after being moved by Daisy's beauty and spirit, he dreams of a happy ending for himself.
The Hero
Sebastian Grant, Earl of Avermore, at one time produced great works of writing, and became infamous in England. But then all the tributes get to his head, and he lost his spirit for writing, and after ten years of trying to write and forcing himself to write, and got addicted to drugs, and now having recovered, fears that if he starts writing again he will get back to his addiction, and knows that could lead to his death. Sebastian is stubborn, and angry and frustrated with the world, but also he is angry at himself for losing his life's passion and for all his past mistakes, that has caused him to whom he is now. But meeting Daisy is like a breath of fresh air to his soul. The Heroine
Daisy Merrick, is very trusting and believes in those that are close to her. Daisy's mother died before she could ever get to know her, and her father became a drunk and broke promises to her, and yet despite all that, she continues to believe in people. Then she has a chance to publish her writing, but only with the help of Sebastian Grant, whose earlier works inspired her. Now if she can help him to start writing once more, she can accomplish her dream of becoming something great for once in her life. Daisy doubts herself and her looks, thinking she is not pretty, especially not compared to her sister, and far too opinionated for any man to accept in her, that is until she meets Sebastian who unsettles her.
My Thoughts
With Seduction In Mind is the fourth in the Girl-Bachelor series written by Laura Lee Guhrke. Now this series is about young women who are independent, outspoken and both the hero and heroine have yet to find love. I have truly been entertained by this series, and With Seduction In Mind definitely hit the bar. I love the whole interaction between the characters, both witty and sensual. At the beginning it started out slow, and things in the story didn't really pick up for me until halfway through the book, but once I got to that point I just had to flip through the pages to see what would happen between Daisy and Sebastian. One of the things that I just loved about this book was how engaging the story and the characters were to this reader, and I felt emotionally involved like I was drawn into the story, and seemed very riveting, and I wont lie, but brought a tear to the eye, especially at the end. One of the things I didn't like however was I wished it didn't drag a bit at the beginning, But definitely a satisfying read!!
My Favorite Quote
And I want you to marry me, and come back to Avermore with me, and write your books right across from where I write mine, so that whenever I am working, I can see your sweet, freckled face.
My Grade On This Book
4 Blossoms Other Books In The Series
And Then He Kissed Her
The Wicked Ways Of A Duke
Secret Desires Of A Gentleman
