He held her in his arms like a child, his warmth soaking into her. He smelled of earth and sun. "You can put me down now. But not in bed. I've spent my whole life in bed and I'm sick of it."
(Tuesday Teaser from Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers)...
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer
The word "classics" tends to bring to mind long, boring books, the kind you just have to wade through. I'm not sure why that is. The classics I've read over the last several years have, for the most part been, been wonderful, some of my favorites. I almost wish I could refrain from referring to them as "classics," simply because for so many people the word is such a turn-off.
Cotillion was published in 1953 and is one of many Regency Romance written by Heyer. To be honest, I haven't quite finished reading it yet. I could have rushed through I guess, but I'm finding it a delightful story and want to take my time with it.
Kitty, the heroine, is a charming young woman. She is to inherit a fortune from her guardian, but only if she marries one of his great-nephews. Kitty is not appalled by the plan, but wants the right nephew to propose - Jack,...
"Whatever happens, I shall have had at least one month in London."
"Yes, but that's just it," said Freddy, knitting his brows. "Seems to me you've got a devilish queer notion of London! What do you suppose will happen?"
"Good gracious, Freddy, anything might happen!" (pg. 89, Cotillion by Georgette Heyer)
I have to love Kitty. She's headstrong, impulsive, naive, but simply charming. London, for her, is full of possibilities and new experiences.
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To Sin With A Scoundrel by Cara Elliott
I have to admit that I love a good Regency romance. A dashing hero, the woman who is too independent or intelligent for her times, a little sex and danger thrown in and you've got me hooked.
Ciara is a widow whose knowledge of herbs has led to some speculation that her husband's unfortunate death was actually due to poison. Of course, that's not true, but her dead husband's family, eager to get their hands on a fortune, encourage the gossip. What she needs is a man in her corner, a man with connections in Society who can offer her some protection from the malicious slander.
Enter the Lucas, the Earl of Hadley. His reputation as a rogue and womanizer has been well-earned, but he's an intelligent man who is becoming disillusioned with his life of "pleasure." He also has a favor he needs Ciara's help with, an ancient manuscript his uncle needs translated, so...
Forget about her lips, he warned himself. Forget about the tiny tremor of her mouth when she spoke about her son. Forget about the shade of fear that darkened her eyes when Society was mentioned.
And most of all, forget about the inexplicable desire that came over him when she was near—the desire not only to kiss her witless, but to pick up a sword and slay her dragons. (pg. 72, To Sin With A Scoundrel by Cara Elliott)
That's why I love historical romance. I know it's cheesy, but it makes me smile.
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Seduce Me by Robyn DeHart
From the cover:
The Men of Solomon's meet in secret, their very existence only a rumor among the best of Victorian society. They are treasure hunters, men of wealth and title, seekers of myths and legends. And no legend is as alluring as the tale of Pandora's box...
Feilding Grey is a treasure seeker with a taste for danger and experienced women. His latest mission: wrest Pandora's fabled box from a notorious criminal mastermind. Not in the job description: save an innocent damsel in distress.
A bookish miss, Esme Worthington has favored dusty tomes over society balls, and thrilling tales over flirtations. But when two scoundrels break into her home, she is thrust into a real-life adventure. Pursued and suddenly possessing the forbidden box, Esme can't resist peeking inside. Under the spell of Pandor's seductive curse, she's soon offering herself to Fielding—body and soul. With her reluctant rescuer determined to resist her charms, can the two outwit an enemy who...