I LOVED THIS BOOK! FIVE "Duke & Duchess" STARS!
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Duke of Manhattan was brilliant and I absolutely loved Ryder and Scarlett's story! This was my first Louise Bay novel and it will certainly not be the last. She completely blew me away with her amazing writing style and the truly phenomenal storyline and characters. Duke of Manhattan has definitely been my absolute top favorite read of 2017 so far!

  Ryder and Scarlett were excellent characters and I immediately fell in love with them. They were extremely likable and relatable and I can't even remember the last time I connected with characters as deeply as I did with these two. I was riveted by them from the very beginning and couldn't get enough. I loved their personalities and thought they suited each other perfectly. Ryder was the epitome of Alpha male. He was incredibly sweet, sexy, swoon-worthy, and the total package. Plus he was British and a Duke! ;) I truly loved his character and was definitely jealous of Scarlett on more than one occasion. Scarlett was kind, strong and independent, and I loved that she wasn't afraid to speak her mind. She was tough yet vulnerable, and I really connected with her.

  Ryder and Scarlett's relationship certainly started out unconventionally, but I loved how it progressed throughout and eventually turned into something infinitely more meaningful and romantic. I really enjoyed the concept of the story and I loved reading it from both Ryder and Scarlett's perspectives. Their chemistry together was scorching hot and there was never a shortage of sexy and steamy moments. Louise bay definitely knows how to write the perfect contemporary romance with every aspect a reader could ever hope for, and I am truly looking forward to reading so many more of her amazing books in the future.

  Duke of Manhattan was highly entertaining, addicting and romantic, and I loved everything about it. I absolutely love epilogues and I honestly couldn't have been happier with the conclusion to Ryder and Scarlett's story. These characters were truly memorable and will forever stay in my heart and mind. I very much look forward to returning to their unforgettable story over and over again for a very long time to come. If you haven't one-clicked this amazing book yet, what the heck are you waiting for?!

ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Duke of Manhattan is my favourite book in the series. I absolutely loved it. Louise Bay has written some deliciously sexy alphas in the past, but damn, I think she simply outdid herself with the awesomeness that was Duke of Manhattan .Ryder stole my heart!

Scarlett King's divorce has really made her question everything- her life, her job and more. She put all her energy and time into the company she has created with her friend Cecily Fragrance. She needs to find money to keep her business afloat and is desperate to find the right investor who will accept her terms.

Ryder is a hot, sexy business man who is at the head of the Westbury Group. His life in Manhattan is perfect for him- a booming business, freedom of doing as he pleased and sleeping with women with no strings attached.

I could never be faithful to one woman. There were too many beautiful girls in the world. I preferred the ones I didn't know. It was less complicated.

However in England, his fate is different. As the heir of the Woolton estate, he needs to be married before his grand-father dies if he wants to become the next Duke of Fairfax.
Whats the solution? To offer a business arrangement to Scarlett king that she can refuse to marry him for her business in return.

Marriage is always a deal. He has something you want, you have something he wants.

They are from worlds apart, maybe not a perfect match for each other, but you know the saying, opposites attract each other...

Id won the fake-wife lottery.

This book was simply beautiful from cover to cover with endearing moments and surprises I loved, loved this book. It had everything that I love in a book. Can't recommend it enough!!
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I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! Seriously. I can't say enough good about it. It was in my library for a while and with the new Beauty & the Beast being released this month (March 2017), I thought I would get into the mood by reading this. It far surpassed my expectations. Savannah and Asher's story was just about the sweetest thing I've ever read. Their friendship and eventual falling in love was beautifully written. The sex scenes were tasteful and sweet too. I love 2 broken people finding their way back to wholeness through loving each other. I am really interested in reading the author's other fairytale books, but I'm a little hesitant. Asher is so awesome, it seems like any other heroes are gonna pale in comparison. I might just go back to page 1 and start all over again...it's THAT good!
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The Untouchable "Duke of Ice", Nicholas Bateman, the tenth Duke of Kilve is a reluctant Duke who has been plagued with death. He achieved his great title because everyone he'd ever loved had died and he was all that was left to inherit. He's a recluse, afraid to make friends or love others because he's "cursed" to kill anyone he loves. his beloved brother, his grandfather, his wife and newborn child. Luckily his best, and pretty much only friend, Simon, Duke of Romsey, aka "Duke of Ruin" is a loyal and determined friend. He drags Nick with him to a house party to try to find a way back into English society. Simon is determined to remarry and he thinks Nick should too. After all Dukes must breed an heir to the title if nothing else. Enter Lady Violet Caufield, widow of Clifford Viscount Pendleton. She is the good friend of Hannah Linford, hostess of the house party. Nick and Violet met years ago just before Violet "came out". They had a torrid affair her parents didn't approve of and whisked her away to immediately wed Clifton, a titled aristocrat as Nick was only a Mr at the time. Meeting unexpectedly at the house party is uncomfortable and difficult for them both. Luckily Violet likes Simon immediately and they decide to help get Nick's social feet wet once again.

I love visiting with these Untouchables. They are so damaged and only love will heal their broken hearts. Each one has a story and each one is different. I'm a sucker for second chance at love stories and this did not disappoint. The groveling at the end was perfection! I also enjoyed how she wove the younger women into the story that we will see once again in Simon's story, The Duke of Ruin. Oh yeah! Thank you Darcy for allowing me to be on your review team. Loved another one!
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What a beautiful story! Champagne Kisses had me hooked from the very first page! I couldn't put it down! I have a soft spot for men in uniform ;) Dean is prior military which makes him that much hotter! :) the chemistry between Dean and Rachel is like a fairy tale! One of my favorite things about books is when it gives a backstory. I love that it goes back to when Dean and Rachel first met, and they when she interviewed him so the second time they seen each other 20 years or so later! Gosh I just loved this book!
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What a wonderful witty book! I laughed through out - the Duke is a funny guy especially for a Duke, some of the time anyway.

  The story is multi-layered and each layer gets better. Alex finds Roxanne so unforgettable but he needs a wife with a lot of money not poor Roxanne with her strange little dog besides she is a married woman.

  There are so many characters within this book. Alex's aunt and her footman, the other Dukes, their sisters and friends each have a few unusual thoughts and actions.

  I am curious to see who the next book is about LOL

  I have read a few not all of Ms Nash's books and been entertained by all. Looking forward to the next.
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I'm kicking myself for taking so long to get around to reading this book. I purchased it 9 Sept, 2016 and it's been in my Kindle library ever since - what a fool! Oh well, it's has made for an awesome Saturday afternoon reading in the sun that's for sure.  I adore Tessa Bailey - she is an automatic one-click buy for me. I could not have loved this story more. Duke is magic.  He is a grumbly, sexy, hairy, warrior - yet with such a big heart. He is a mechanic at the factory, and he's lived in Hook all his life. He is a caretaker all over, in fact he has 4 sisters, all divorced, who live with him. Also, Vaughn, his wife, River, and their daughter, Marcy live in Duke's guest house. He has no interest in a relationship, as everyone he knows has had at least one broken marriage, so he just doesn't go there.

Enter Sam. The funny, beautiful, compassionate, sexy, insecure Samantha is the perfect girl for Duke. Sam has come to Hook to meet with Renner about her beloved future business venture, and whether he'll continue to fund it.  However, when she makes it to town, he has been delayed, and she has to occupy herself so she goes down to the dive bar in town, and there, she meets Duke. Sam is an artist, an illustrator. She sees him, and must sketch him immediately. He is intrigued by her sketch pad, and wanders over. Its a meet-cute made even more adorable by Duke's monosyllabic nature, and Sam's artistic whimsy.

Their chemistry was sparking from minute one. Although Duke's broody demeanor is pretty consistent when he gets to 'let loose' watch out... he is one of Tessa's best Dirty Talkers! I'd leave some quotes however I don't want to spoil a thing!
They really completed each other in such an amazing way. I always love Tessa Bailey's writing. Her stories and characters consistently make me smile, swoon, and laugh but more than the steamy scenes and the dirty talk her characters have beautiful hearts. Her characters fall truly and deeply for one another.  I got all that and more again from this book. 5 big stars! (I am a verified purchaser in Australia)
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Just hearing the words Accent (specifically Russian :swoon:) & Mafia & you can sign me up!!
This was Sapphire Knights debut, & I've become a fan of her stories & writing style
This is the story of Emily & Tate 'Luka'. Emily is running from her past & moves to a new town, starts attending college & meets her new best friend Avery, who introduces her to Cam & Tate. Tate, that sexy Russian alpha, is totally swoon worthy & very protective of his 'beauty'. You'll find out why they call him 'Knees'.
It's no big secret what it is that Tate does, they call him Boss for a reason. But What happens when Emily finds out who Tate really is? Will she accept it? Can Tate keep his Beauty safe when her past returns?

The story was very fast paced, but you never got lost & it flowed beautifully. I loved that their love wasn't instant, it took him a while to earn Emily's trust, but once he does  It was fantastic & hot.
Loved all the secondary characters, specially London & Nikoli (book for him please!!)
Can't wait for the next book in this series.
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It's really no surprise, but I loved this book! I have been reading Rachel's books for a few years now and they just never disappoint.

The banter in this story was so fun and I definitely found myself laughing out loud multiple times. Plus, there were a few Friends references which I loved!

I'm already counting down to Rachel's next novel but in the meantime, I highly recommend Arrogant Devil!!!
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I LOVED IT!!!! 

Zander and Getty are both running away from their pasts when they meet. Somehow finding each other will help with the now, but what happens when the past and the future comes against with the present?

"Just Jump."

I seriously can't express how much I loved Down Shift!! It was the perfect mixture of sweet, sexy and funny and with angsty parts that make the salt and pepper of a great story! I loved how Zander and Getty met, how their relationship progressed and how nothing was rushed. I loved the pace of this book, the excellent build between these two and even the scenes with the secondary characters as well.

The sex scenes were also quite scorching and also the perfect amount, not too short or too many. I think Mander is my favorite hero by K. Bromberg and even though the prologue had me worried for a minute, the rest of the book definitely makes up for it.

I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and everyone who loves romance. Trust me when I say that you're gonna love Golden Boy & Socks!!
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I absolutely loved Sugar & Gold (and the meaning of the title!), it was such a unique and beautiful story! I adored Fiona's character, and I loved how she calmed the chaos that Nik was constantly feeling. Their chemistry was incredible right off the bat. The story was filled with lots emotion with a big turn of events at one point that had my head spinning, not having a clue how the story would fix itself (thankfully it did).

I am so thankful that I recently found Emma Scott's books. I fell in love with her from the moment I read the Full Tilt series and I was excited to know she had a new book releasing soon. It did not disappoint and I highly recommend it if you're looking for something refreshing and different.
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This was a thoroughly enjoyable romance with a surly hero and a feisty heroine that kept me entertained with the interactions between them. Jasper, the Duke of Bainbridge has become a recluse of a man, swearing off love after the death of his beloved wife and his child.  After a friend talks him into going to the Frost Fair, he finds himself risking his life to save Lady Katherine Adamson when she falls through the ice.  From their first meeting, the sparks between the surly Duke and the feisty Lady Katherine fly and despite himself, Kasper, our surly Duke is intrigued.  This was just a wonderful Beauty and the Beast type tale with a wounded and afraid to love again Duke who finds himself falling for his feisty heroine and dragging his heels the entire way. Absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it!
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Why Do Dukes Fall in Love?
Every summer the cream of society gathers at the Dukeries, named for the ducal estates concentrated in one small corner of Nottinghamshire. While the entertainments include parties, balls, and a famous boat race, the ducal hosts and their guests find heartbreak, love and happy endings.
Four heartwarming stories from four bestselling historical romance authors.

Let me say right off the bat that its harder to rate a "book" when it comes to several different stories and authors.  But I will do my best on that.
MAY I HAVE THIS DUKE? by Grace Burrowes
My Thoughts? It was okay. Charming in its way. It was nice to see the very stiff appearing Duke had so much loneliness and tenderness in him. He had been fighting off his attraction for 3 years not recognizing what it really was until almost too late. Ellen was trying to live down a scandal of sorts by going far from home and becoming a governess. She was good at it too. She was smart AND kindhearted. Once Gerard made up his mind about her, she gave him quite the dance to really catch her.

DUCHESS OF SCANDAL by Miranda Neville
A good story with two people who have been at odds for 5 years. So many misunderstandings, mistaking motives and lack of trust generally. Linton started out the marriage so arrogantly, feeling that Althea should be so grateful that he married someone so below his station in life. Can you see the problems forming? When they thrown together because of that scheduling mishap, the reader gets to look at the fact that there might be some maturing going on. Wait for the twist at the end, Althea has quite the interesting take on how to solve some problems between the two of them.

WAITING FOR A DUKE LIKE YOU by Shana Galen
Promising storyline, promising start. it lived up to its promise. I loved it. Enjoyed every minute of it. Romance and danger.
I would give it a 5 Star Amazon Rating.

AN UNSUITABLE DUCHESS by Carolyn Jewel
There was just so much more to The Duke than anyone could see or understand. He appeared cold, strict, so restrained as to be unfeeling. Georgina or "George as she was called by her closest friends was the exact opposite. She was warm, open, and lived with her feelings wide open. She also faced a lot of disapproval because of it. She also had many friends both male and female because of it too. There is a sweet unrequited love and a beginnings of love in this story that was so charming. It looks like Georgina MIGHT just get to have experience with two loves in her lifetime in this story.

While I liked all the stories, there is this. Probably my favorites out of all the stories
are :
WAITING FOR A DUKE LIKE YOU by Shana Galen and AN UNSUITABLE DUCHESS by Carolyn Jewel. And because of that I gave it the higher rating, of "really liked" on goodreads.

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Only a very special book can make you fall in love with a genre again. It Takes Two to Tangle did just that, rekindling my love of historical romance. Theresa Romain has a talent, a rare ability to blend beautiful writing, great characters, delicious banter and a lovely romance, all in one perfect package.

ITTtT is simply beautiful, inside and out; the cover sweeps you away to Regency England as does the story contained inside. Within a few chapters, I knew it was to be a favorite of mine, and I look forward to enjoying Romain's books again in the future.

I loved how the sparks flew between Henry and Frances. There were more than a few such passages that I marked, though I won't be sharing them today, as they were fairly long--sorry! You shall just have to trust me--if you love wit and banter in your romance (and who doesn't?) then you will love this book!

As wonderful as the story and characters are, it is Romain's writing that captured my attention the most. She has a way of writing that turns a seemingly simple scene into a powerful one.

Truly, her writing is gorgeous and it made me feel as if I were there with Frances and Henry. Well done, Ms. Romain, and thank you for this delightful story!

4.5 STARS!

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Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review

TheBookQueen
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No need to re-summarize the story that is so brilliantly done in the book's back cover.  I don't think that there is really much to write because WOW pretty much sums it all up! -- I was lured into this story after having read its predecessor "Lord of Darkness" in which I had already swooned and fallen in love with that story's hero (Lord Godric St. John), but then Elizabeth Hoyt does it to me by including at the end of that novel "Duke of Midnight's Chapter 1 Excerpt" and I couldn't wait for its release.  From chapter 1 you are lured into the Duke of Wakefield's tormented and pretty much traumatic experience of having witnessed his parents' cold blooded murder in the streets of St. Giles in his youth one night and the reason for him becoming the Ghost of St. Giles.  How amazing is that?- He is Duke by day and phantom ghost by night!  This character is so strong, bold, intelligent, yet sensitively passionate that you truly live and suffer the personal torment along with him.  Our Duke is hell bent on finding his parents' killer and the action, mystery and suspense that is woven into the story is absolutely ingenious- I couldn't even outguess the author.

Elizabeth Hoyt's writing is deeply intense, expertly detailed and the passionate characters jump right out of the page. The supporting characters all had excellent roles and played their parts truly well.  Our leading lady is a good match for our mysteriously troubled Duke, and I loved how down to earth she was; she came across as truly humble because she was a member of the peer who had gone from riches to rags, and now due to the "Happily Ever After" back to riches again!  I truly appreciated Elizabeth Hoyt bringing back our two former "Ghosts" as well as their wives for their support appearances never shying away the amazing suspense sequence of the story.  Very few authors can pull off bringing in former leading characters that do not end up overpowering/overshadowing the current leading characters, and Elizabeth Hoyt does it perfectly!

This was an action packed thrilling suspense and deeply passionate romance!-- I had my cake and ate it too with this story.  I would have devoured this book in one sitting had it not been for the fact that I started this book a bit late last night and needed to be up bright and early today; it's that amazing.  I am now caught with a huge dilemma, as I can't choose between this book's hero (Maximus, the Duke of Wakefield and Lord of Darkness' Hero - Godric St. John)-- I am truly in love with both of these characters and if Elizabeth Hoyt continues to write this superiorly spellbinding, then I will be lost forever with her dashingly amazing heroes!  -- What a great dilemma to cause among your readers!-- WAY TO GO AGAIN Elizabeth Hoyt!-- you are a total shelf keeper!  Keep them coming!  Please bring out Apollo's own story, because in his supporting role, he came out as greatly passionate as the leading characters did, and I would truly appreciate his story where he clears his name and restores himself to aristocratic society.
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The reason why I adore "A Rogue By Any Other Name" is because of Lady Penelope and Bourne. I loved each page because it was saturated with quality story telling and depth. I thought it was cool that Lady Penelope gets a story...I didn't remeber her from&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Eleven-Scandals-to-Start-to-Win-a-Duke-s-Heart/dp/0061852074/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart</a>&nbsp;.

I didn't even know that I wanted to find out what happened to her until I read this book. So glad!

Ms MacLean, your writing is breath of fresh air to the over used historical plots. I love Bourne...he is moving onto the shelf my favorite heroes. And yes I know he is the anti-hero, make me love him even more cause he redeemed himself.

And I don't want to be one of those fans who ask, 'When is the next book coming out?' because you need time to hone your craft and churn out top notch books. So I will patiently await the next in the series (I was so hoping for Lady Phillipa and Cross match up)and pray it won't be too long of a wait. I hope.
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This is the second book in Marriage Mart trilogy. A story of Duncan Maclachlan, Earl of Thornton & Harriet, an American heiress and a granddaughter of Lord Langley. I really liked the Hero: he is very loyal, truthful, sincere & caring. Heroine is also very attractive albeit awkward at times. What I loved is the absence of "The Big Misunderstanding" so common in many historical romances. Hero & Heroine actually talked to each other & their relationship grew at a believable pace.  There is a second line: a growing relationship between Duke of Marchford, Thornton's friend, and Miss Penelope Rose, who is a companion to the Duke's grandmother, the Dowager Duchess of Marchford. I have to admit that while I loved Thornton & Harriet, it made me anticipate even more the final book in the trilogy: Marchford & Penelope's story! It is coming out on September 2, 2014. Marchford & Pen's witty repartee & sizzling scene in the library when they are trapped there together waiting for a spy might just be my favorite part!
This is the second book of this author that I read, first being "A Wedding in Springtime", and I highly recommend them both! There is humor, writing is excellent, engaging & historically accurate. The only thing I didn't care for is how both in the first & second book Hero proposes in public, right in the middle of a ballroom. A bit over the top, but I wouldn't say it ruined anything.
Can't wait for the next story!