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BREE WOLF is a USA Today bestselling author and award-winning word wizard, who is rarely seen without a book in hand or fingers glued to the keyboard.
She writes the unwritten …
England, 1802: Daughter to the EARL OF WHICKERTON, Lady Leonora has an insatiable curiosity about the human condition. At every ball and social event, while others dance and flirt, Leonora observes, her trusted notebook in hand. She is captivated by the silent language of glances and gestures, recording the subtle tells of human nature. But her keen interest in the unspoken soon teaches her a chilling lesson: not all smiles are friendly, and the greatest deceits are dressed in charm.
… he rights the wrongs.
Haunted by his past and cloaked in regret, Drake Shaw, Marquess of Pemberton, leads a dual existence. By day, a gentleman; by night, a vigilante, targeting dishonorable men who escape justice. His life is a ceaseless quest for redemption, driven by the shadows of his mistakes. Drake's world is black and white until he meets a young lady who colors it with intrigue. Leonora, vulnerable yet undeniably brave, disrupts his vendetta, making him question if revenge is truly what his heart desires.
When curiosity meets vengeance, the real story begins.
When Leonora's curiosity draws her into danger, crossing paths with Drake’s underworld of revenge, both must confront their inner demons. Drake finds himself protecting the very spirit he admires, while Leonora learns that the most compelling stories are found not in her notebook, but in living them.
A leap of faith: all or nothing.
Together, they must navigate a perilous society where secrets abound and trust is a rare commodity. As they draw closer, they discover that understanding human nature might just be the key to unlocking their own hearts. Will their joint journey through darkness lead them to light, or will old enemies and familiar fears dictate their fate?
BREE WOLF is a USA Today bestselling author and award-winning word wizard, who is rarely seen without a book in hand or fingers glued to the keyboard.
If you ever dreamed of being protected by a tall, dark and handsome man- this is the story for you! While some would believe that women don’t need men, I think this story shows an absolutely lovely side of protection and love. Though Leonora made a mistake, she leans on a total stranger who is willing to protect her no matter the cost. She learns how to be strong from him, both physically and mentally. Drake, being chased by his own demons, opens up to Leonora as never before and the result is a love story I will not soon forget. The climax is EXTREMELY satisfying and the villain doesn’t even know what hits him. I love this family and these stories!
Leonora is haunted by the incident which happened months ago but knows she must rejoin society. On first meeting Drake Pemberton her reaction to him is similar to any man outside of her family but something changes, he seems to understand her and quickly becomes someone she feels safe with. As time goes by he helps her feel stronger and regain her self-confidence. Can there be more between them? Loved the plot, the interaction between the family and the final denouement when Leonora stands up for herself even at great personal cost.
I’m loving the Whickerton family, can’t wait until Christina’s story which follows next.
I thoroughly enjoyed Once Upon a Temptingly Ruinous Kiss by Bree Wolf! We are reacquainted with Lady Leonora, who was previously attacked at a masquerade ball. She's kept the attack a secret, only telling her sister and brother-in-law who were with her at the time. And, of course, Grandma Edie has guessed, because her intuition is never wrong. Leonora hasn't been able to overcome the nightmares, fear, and isolation that the attack has caused her. Integrating herself back into society is nearly impossible until she meets her brother-in-law's school friend, Drake Shaw, Marquess of Pemberton, also a recluse with secrets of his own. For some reason, Leonora is surprisingly comfortable with the Marquess of Pemberton, taking him into her confidence, and eventually asking that he train her in self-defense. They secretly meet for such training. Meanwhile, their time together brings a deeper friendship where secrets are traded, and even a kiss or two! A wonderful tale is woven, with intrigue, mystery of who the masked attacker is, intermingled with the antics of Leonora's 2 younger sisters as well as Grandma Edie. A true delight! I received a complimentary ARC of this book and have freely given my honest opinion in this review.
This is a nice story about a Heiress, Lady Georgiana who is tired of fortune hunters. She meets her best friends brother in law who together they decide to fake a courtship to keep fortune hunters away and to keep the ladies away from Joshiah. Joshiah decides he wants to get out of London and take care of the family lands, Georgiana loves London. How they will deal with each other and still respect what each one wants is the enjoyable part of this story.
I received an ARC of this book, and I am leaving my honest review.
This was a heartwarming story of love at first sight for Charles Beaumont, Lord Hawthorne. Attending his first ball, he’s instantly captivated by Beatrice, sensing that she’s someone special from the moment they meet. Even when he discovers she’s pregnant, Charles refuses to abandon his pursuit, regardless of his family’s opinions.
It was wonderful to revisit the Whickerton family, especially with the unwavering support Charles receives from his mother. Her advice to follow his heart highlights the family’s strong belief that a Whickerton only marries for love.
Charles truly shines as a prince among men, unbothered by the fact that Beatrice is expecting another man’s child. His only desire is to protect, love, and marry her. Though Beatrice initially thinks he’s mad and resists his advances. I loved that Charles does not give up on proving to Beatrice that he really wants to marry her.
This beautifully written Christmas romance is a testament to the author’s storytelling talent. The way she captures the depth of emotion and creates characters with such warmth and devotion made this story truly touching.
I received an ARC (advanced review copy) from the Wolf Publishing and I am leaving this review voluntarily, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
This was a surprising story. Sweet with wonderful characters, no steam. I don’t want to give anything away so I’ll just say I didn’t see what happened coming. I expected something different. I really enjoyed this book.
Josiah and Georgiana are at the Christmas at his brother’s country estate. To deter fortune hunters and determined ladies, they agree to pretend to be courting. They had no intention to actually become a couple, but walks, talks, and the joy of eating cake eventually lead them in just that direction. Cute story, daring kisses!
I thoroughly enjoyed getting swept away by Charles' and Beatrice's love story. It was great to read of Charles' mother, Edith Beaumont, Countess of Whickerton (a younger version of Grandma Edie found in other stories).
Charles has just arrived back in England and is attending a ball with his family when he notices a young woman fighting back tears. He is drawn to her immediately and wishes to help her, but she turns him away on several occasions. Finally, he is able to help her, and she tells him her secret--that she is carrying another man's child, another man who promised her his love but then turned away from her. Left pregnant and single, Beatrice and her family face ruin until her father arranges for his widowed and elderly friend to wed Beatrice to save face and their reputation. Now that Charles knows Beatrice's secret, he offers to save her, yet she refuses his help once again. This is where the tenacious and loving Edith steps in and smooths things over.
The only thing Charles wants must be won through patience as well as respect and kindness. Can he do it? Will love win out? I loved the way Charles was forgiving, respectful, and kind to Beatrice. I also enjoyed the characters of both Charles' and Beatrice's younger sisters that brought warmth to the story. And, of course, Lady Whickerton is an enjoyably strong, mysterious and kind woman who meddles to ensure her family's happiness throughout many of Ms. Wolf's books.
I highly recommend this book as well as the entire Whickertons in Love series. I received a complimentary ARC of this book and have given my honest opinion in this review.