Splendeur Caisse

  A stunning new Regency from beloved author Olivia Drake,  When a Duke Loves a Governess ...! Tessa James has worked and planned tirelessly to open her own millinery shop. All she needs now is a loan from the lord who sired and abandoned her. The only problem is, she doesn’t even know his name. What’s a woman to do to find him but enter the aristocratic world by becoming a governess? Guy Whitby, the new Duke of Carlin, has returned to London after years abroad to discover that his young daughter Sophy has become a wild-child known for scaring away every governess who's crossed his doorstep. When Tessa James applies for the job, he hires her in desperation despite his misgivings that she’s too bold and beautiful–and that she might be fibbing about her qualifications. Their blooming attraction leads them on a completely unexpected path to love that neither wants to deny. But when an old enemy threatens Guy's family, their forbidden romance goes up in flames. Can they still lear...

Sentinels of Savannah #5 Pirate's Promise Lisa Kessler   Greyson Till never found a weapon he didn’t like. As the immortal Master Gunner of a pirate ship, he’s grown his collection for over two hundred years. So when a legendary cursed blade that can cut through any material goes missing from the government’s paranormal artifact vault, he’s eager to retrieve it. Working with the secret division Department 13 has always come with its set of challenges, but this one is the worst yet. Along with the mission comes fiery, no-nonsense paranormal weapons expert Aura Henderson, who couldn't be less thrilled about this pairing. The last time they saw each other, Greyson accidentally blew her cover, almost killing them both. Worst of all, to get the sword, she has to pose as Greyson's wife. The last thing she needs is to get involved with a sexy grumbly pirate, whether in reality or just pretend. When they locate the relic, the gilded blade thirsts for blood and things aren’t what th...

  Kissing the Cowboy Circle B Ranch, #5     Kissing the Cowboy is now available on all retailers! After drinking a bottle of wine, Harper tells her business rival that she recently got engaged. Once the hangover wears off, Harper realizes she now needs a fake fiancé or to admit she lied. Wanting to avoid the backlash, she asks her childhood best friend for a favor. 𝑆ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑒 ’ 𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑖𝑚 , 𝑏𝑢𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒 . Ethan Bishop will do anything for Harper, even if it’s crazy and means risking his heart. Pretending to be engaged to the woman he’s always loved proves to be difficult—especially when repressed feelings bubble to the surface. 𝐻𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 , 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑓𝑎 𝑐̧𝑎𝑑𝑒 . It’s hard to know what’s real or fake when their private moments turn in...

  Highland Hero by Cynthia Breeding My rating: 4 of 5 stars Warning this one is a SLOWBURN and it's really good. This book moves at a pretty quick pace. Before I knew it I had read more pages than I had intended to. Because as we see Rory and Juliana start to develop feelings for each other, we also get lots of adventure as they try to make their way back to Strae Castle. On the evening of her sister's marriage to the laird of Clan MacGregor, Juliana Caldwell is abducted by a rival clan. Rory MacGregor, the clan's best tracker, is sent to find her and bring her back. When catches up to her and her captures, he tells them they are handfasted. Knowing they'll have no choice but to hand her over. He only hopes that she doesn't contradict him in her usual manner so that they can leave without any problems. Chaos erupts just as they leave the gates and now they are being pursued by a man who won't take no for an answer. Thanks so much to Entangled, the author and ...

  For the Wolf by Hannah F. Whitten My rating: 5 of 5 stars The First Daughter is for the Throne. The Second Daughter is for the Wolf. This dark fantasy is about a young woman who must be sacrificed to the Wolf of the Wood, in order to save her kingdom. But not all legends are true and the Wolf isn't the only danger lurking in the woods. This was a last-minute grab for me and I'm so glad I found it. From the beginning to the end this book was pretty great. This world was dark and complex but I don't want to give anything away. If the blurb is enticing enough, go in blind and enjoy this book. Neve and her sister Red are twins. Neve is set to be Queen and Red is destined for the Wolf. Neve is trying to convince Red to stay but Red is ready to fulfill her obligations. When she enters the woods, she feels this pull leading her to the Wolf. Only he's not a wolf, he's a man. And that pull is magic she just needs to figure out how to control it/use it. Working on revie...

The Devil I Don’t Know L.K. Shaw (Brooklyn Kings #1) Publication date: May 25th 2021 Genres: Adult, Mafia, Romance Jacob Loyalty My father is dying, and I’ve been called back to Brooklyn to take my place as the head of the Italian syndicate. After a seven year absence, my first test of loyalty is to marry the granddaughter of the Irish mob’s leader. I may not want a wife, but I’ll kill anyone who tries to harm her. I only hope she doesn’t expect love in our marriage. I can’t– won’t –love her. Not ever. I don’t have it in me. Brenna Duty That’s all my life has been. Then, my grandfather signs a marriage contract, and I become a pawn in an alliance between the Irish and the Italians. Once again I’m bound by duty. I’ve always been invisible–the person who fades into the background–except soon my new husband begins to see me. He’s a Brooklyn king, but will our enemies destroy my chance to become his queen? Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo — E...

  My Review Undercover Duke by Sabrina Jeffries My rating: 5 of 5 stars First, we finally learn who is responsible for the series' overall mystery. I enjoyed the reveal because it wasn't who I thought it was. I loved Sheridan and Vanessa's banter and their chemistry when they finally get together. Of course, these two have a few miscommunications but ultimately figure their issues out without too much drama. Sheridan Wolfe, Duke of Armitage, is determined to finally solve the mysterious deaths of his mother's three husbands. He and his siblings have narrowed it down to three suspects and Sheridan is tasked with questioning Lady Eustace. That means spending time with her daughter Vanessa Pryde. He is determined to resist his attraction to Vanessa, especially after the tragic loss of his fiance. Vanessa has had her sights and her heart set on Sheridan for quite some time. Everyone thinks she's in love with one of London's roguish playwrights because she coul...

Alpha Sybil Bartel (The Alpha Elite, #1) Publication date: May 24th 2021 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense Billionaire. Mercenary. Navy SEAL. The Teams trained me to be a killer. War taught me to be ruthless. Then an ill-fated mission proved I was human. Combat wounded, The Navy cut me loose. I had a choice. Fade into obscurity or use the skills I had. Alpha Elite Security was born and three years later, my company was the most sought after security contractor in the world. Five global locations, ten company jets, every one of my employees military trained—we were the best of the best. Overseeing operations, I didn’t have time for women, or anything other than growing my company. My success rate unmatched, I’d never lost a client. Then I got a call, the only call that would get me back in the field. She was missing. The woman I’d left behind seven years ago. Now I had one objective. Code name: Alpha. Mission: Extraction. Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes ...

  First Comes Love  #3 How to Train Your Earl Amelia Grey A roguish earl must fight using his honor and not his sword to win his lady's hand in  How To Train Your Earl , the third book in the  First Comes Love  trilogy from bestseller Amelia Grey. Brina Feld has settled into a life devoted to helping others since the sinking of the Salty Dove left her widowed. She has no need for a man in her contented life. But when the notorious and handsome Lord Blacknight returns and awakens her desires, her peace and serenity vanish. If she agrees to an alliance with him, she knows she will have to battle her heart to keep from being snared under his spell. Zane, the Earl of Blacknight, was never supposed to inherit the earldom, so he didn't much care to lead a respectable life before then. Fistfights, card games, and drinking are the order of the day. Now he's determined to change his rakish ways and he knows the proper lady who can help him. There's just one problem: He's...

Grave Robbing and Other Hobbies Jayce Carter (Grave Concerns #1) Publication date: April 20th, 2021 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Reverse Harem, Romance Ghosts, corpses and four hot men—what’s a girl to do? Abandoned at three—whose parents want a kid who sees ghosts?—I learned the world is quick to punish misfits. I try my best to be a normal, boring human, but the call of the supernatural just won’t be ignored. When a stranger shows up on my doorstep in the middle of the night, it’s no sexy tryst. Instead, I’m off to the graveyard, digging up the corpse of a murder victim at the demand of the local vampire coven—and that small felony is just the start. The spirit of the woman has gone missing—something that shouldn’t be possible—and everyone is looking to me for answers. There’s Kase, a vampire who’s both terrifying and secretive. Grant, a mage with a bad attitude and a lot of power. Troy, the possessive werewolf-detective next door and Hunter, a mysterious bad boy who isn’t even cl...

  Bachelor Beast Grace Goodwin (Interstellar Brides Program: The Beasts #1) Publication date: May 14th 2020 Genres: Adult, Romance, Science Fiction Warlord Wulf thought nothing could be worse than being tortured and contaminated by the Hive. That was before he’s ordered to transport to Earth and represent The Colony in an unfamiliar horror… a human reality show. The Bachelor Beast is the hottest new program on Earth, but being set up with two dozen clingy females is not his idea of a good time. When his Beast refuses to show the slightest interest in any of the show’s potential mates, he knows he must choose one or die due to his raging mating fever. His Beast prefers execution to claiming anyone but his true mate. Wulf is resigned to his fate, a one-way trip to Atlan, a prison cell and execution. It is the only honorable thing left to do. Until one glance, one sweet, feminine scent lingering in the air and his beast rages for a female who is not supposed to be his. But try te...

  One Thing Leads to a Lover by Susanna Craig My rating: 5 of 5 stars Amanda Bartlett is the widowed Countess of Kingston. She married at nineteen and gave the Earl two sons before he passed away. The three years since his death, she has lead a simple and quiet life. It is beginning to feel tedious. When a mysterious book lands in her possession the last thing she expected was to meet the fascinating man trying to find it. Major Langley Stanhope, as known as the Magpie, is searching for the book that has fallen into Amanda's hands. With the book in her possession, it puts her family in danger and he also has to figure out who the traitor is. Langley doesn't think the life he leads would be suitable for the delicate lady but he underestimates her daring and the desire they both share for one another. This one is so good. I liked both of these characters and the tension was good too. It had me turning pages waiting for them to finally give in. View all my reviews And if you...

Total number of books I read last month: 29 books I read 8 ARCs, 17 on kindle unlimited and 4 ebooks, that were free or I purchased.

Heirly Ever After Magan Vernon Published by: Entangled Embrace Publication date: May 10th 2021 Genres: Contemporary, RomanceContemporary, New Adult, Romance Sometimes, you’ve got to take a fake date to your sister’s royal wedding… After pumping the breaks on my college degree and being dumped at the last minute, I’m looking forward to skipping off to a whole new country for the week-long event. But I’ll need the perfect distraction to keep both my sister and mother from finding out about my epic disaster life. So when I meet a charming Scottish stunner on the train, whose chivalry and humor have me swooning, a quick coin toss seals the deal on my hot date. It’s the perfect plan, until he reveals he is Lord Jacob MacWebley, odd duckling and long-lost cousin of the family my sister is about to marry into. Thanks for the full disclosure. Oh, and apparently no one wants him there because he might have a claim to the inheritance. Wedding week is going to suck, but it’s too late for othe...

When a Cowboy Loves a Woman Jennie Marts (Creedence Horse Rescue #2) Published by: Sourcebooks Casablanca Publication date: March 30th, 2021 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance They both know the pain of loss and how to protect their hearts…but fate has a way of stepping in… When a kitchen fire forces young widow Elle Brooks to move in with her friend Bryn and her motley collection of rescue animals, she doesn’t foresee ending up in the muscled arms of handsome cowboy and veterinarian Brody Tate. But she can’t deny the feelings that being close to Brody are stirring in her. Spending time with the hunky cowboy and his adorable young daughter as they rehabilitate rescued horses reminds Elle of all she lost in a car crash years ago. As a widower himself, Brody is devoted to being a good dad for his spirited daughter. He hasn’t let romance even enter his head. But now he’s met Elle. Spending time with her is shaking up the calm he’s worked so hard to achieve, and he can’t seem to ...