It’s been
almost a whole year since I’ve read a Historical Romance. And, I’m happy to say
that I picked up a real winner. Monica McCarty never disappoints with her
romances, and this is one that promises to deliver one fervent love story
yielding one incredible couple! James Coventry is definitely the brooding type
with his casual aloftness and unhidden sexual trysts on display. He doesn’t
give a fig what anyone thinks, but there’s an underlying reason as to his
drunken indiscretions and brash behavior. His life has not been without
condescending abuse as a young lad which also includes the present.When he
meets Georgina Beauclerk, he is smitten with her. But, she’s too young.
Inexperienced. And, he never lasts very long with anyone. Gina’s probably the
type that needs commitment and fidelity. He’s been there, done that before, and
it didn’t work out. He was hurt irrevocably. She does, although, push him to
the edge with her daring ways and alluring presence. Along with Gina’s beauty,
she is confident and smart, and she’s in no way intimidated by Coventry. He
can’t seem to get her out of his mind so much so that when she comes to him
with a proposition, how can he turn her down. Coventry, though, eagerly turns
the table on her, and she still surprises him with her boldness. That is until
he discovers that she may be the one holding all the cards as to succeeding her
quest to make a fool out of him.
One just
has to love this couple!! There were quite a few laugh out loud moments that had
me so entertained in their story. Ms. McCarty doesn’t skimp on her knowledge of
the ton as well. From the exquisite descriptions of their clothes to the flavorful
English language spoken, the reader gets a true feeling of the Regency era.
There was just only one small part that just had me a little peeved where
Coventry couldn’t have been more disgraceful. But, he did redeem himself
wonderfully with a true confession that really put himself in humiliating
circumstances. He was definitely swoon-worthy in Gina’s eyes at that moment,
and mine also! Oh, and who could forget how HOT and delectable these two were
intimately? A fit of perfection is what they were! The author’s taste in
writing love scenes is stellar. It starts with that sexual tension where the
reader just wants more, and then the more is totally off-the-charts STEAMY when
they finally come together!! This author made me see what I was missing from my
lack of reading historical romance. I definitely have to get myself invested in
reading this genre more! I’m intrigued with the history within a love story! It
just makes me appreciate the past so much more...
Review Written, 11/20/15
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