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Slightly Married
Slightly Married by Mary Balogh is $2.99! This is the first book in the Bedwyn Saga, which is a favorite amongst romance readers. Seriously, I get some many requests on Instagram for similar books to this series. Have you read this one?
Meet the Bedwyns…six brothers and sisters—men and women of passion and privilege, daring and sensuality…Enter their dazzling world of high society and breathtaking seduction…where each will seek love, fight temptation, and court scandal…and where Aidan Bedwyn, the marriage-shy second son, discovers that matrimony may be the most seductive act of all.…
Like all the Bedwyn men, Aidan has a reputation for cool arrogance. But this proud nobleman also possesses a loyal, passionate heart—and it is this fierce loyalty that has brought Colonel Lord Aidan to Ringwood Manor to honor a dying soldier’s request. Having promised to comfort and protect the man’s sister, Aidan never expected to find a headstrong, fiercely independent woman who wants no part of his protection…nor did he expect the feelings this beguiling creature would ignite in his guarded heart. And when a relative threatens to turn Eve out of her home, Aidan gallantly makes her an offer she can’t refuse: marry him…if only to save her home. And now, as all of London breathlessly awaits the transformation of the new Lady Aidan Bedwyn, the strangest thing happens: With one touch, one searing embrace, Aidan and Eve’s “business arrangement” is about to be transformed…into something slightly surprising.
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Deception
Deception by Amanda Quick is $1.99! This is an older standalone historical romance and brace yourselves, because the hero is named Viscount Chillhurst. CHILLHURST! Be warned that readers say this one is pretty campy, if that is or isn’t your thing.
From a cozy cottage in rustic Dorset to a magnificent mansion steeped in secrets comes a dazzling tale of lost pirate gold and legendary love…
Once Olympia Wingfield had been free to devote all her time to her true passion: the study of ancient legends and long-lost treasure.
But now, with three hellion nephews to raise, the absentminded beauty has very little time for research. Which makes it seem all the more serendipitous when a handsome stranger strides into Olympia’s library unannounced and proceeds to set her world to rights. Tall and dark, with long, windswept black hair, Jared Ryder, Viscount Chillhurst, is the embodiment of Olympia’s most exotic dreams…a daring pirate, masquerading in teacher’s garb, whose plundering kisses and traveler’s tales quickly win her heart.
Yet all too soon innocent Olympia will discover that the enigmatic and wickedly sensual Chillhurst is no lowly tutor, but a future earl with a wealth of secrets—the kind that will lead them both on a perilous quest for hidden fortune and a love worth more than gold.
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For My Lady’s Heart
For My Lady’s Heart by Laura Kinsale is $1.99 at Amazon! The book is available at other retailers, but the sale price hasn’t been matched it. Several of the book descriptions I saw mention that the ebook has two versions of the book. Since this is an ebook, I’m going to assume it has both versions, but I’m unsure.
In medieval Europe, vows and laws are as inflexible and confining as a suit of armor. For Ruck, a noble and honest knight, those rules provide an unwavering path. Even as his wife leaves him for the Church, taking his money and his steed, Ruck’s life is one of devotion and mission.
For the beautiful widow, Princess Melanthe, those same laws and traditions conspire to consume her land and her independence. Her husband’s death has left her kingdom an inviting target for neighboring territories. Where Ruck sees a clear path, Melanthe must navigate through twisting alleyways, using shrewd deceit and devious strategy.
Can these two help each other overcome the powers conspiring against them? Will the passion in their hearts escape the constraints of their station? Is devotion enough?
With her classic romance FOR MY LADY’S HEART, author Laura Kinsale has crafted a rich, sensual portrait of life during the Middle Ages. And, now for the first time, readers can choose between two versions of the story. Both are included in this same ebook.
The first is the original published novel filled with authentic Middle English dialogue and deep period detail. The second (included only here in the ebook version) had been painstakingly reworked by the author to include a tighter read and more modern words for dialogue. Whichever you decide to read, you’ll be richly rewarded with a story of love and honor for the ages.
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A Lot Like Love
A Lot Like Love by Julie James is $1.99! James is always recommended for readers who want a contemporary romance with competence porn. I remember reading this one and I loved that the heroine owns a wine store. However, some readers felt that the characters weren’t as engaging as in other James’ books.
The FBI wants her cooperation. As the daughter of a billionaire and the owner of the city’s top wine store, Jordan Rhodes is invited to the most exclusive parties in Chicago. But there’s only one party the FBI wants to crash: the charity fundraiser of a famous restaurateur, who also happens to launder money for the mob. In exchange for her brother’s release from prison, Jordan is going to be there—with a date supplied by the Bureau.
Agent McCall just wants her. As the top undercover agent in Chicago, Nick McCall has one rule: never get personal. This “date” with Jordan Rhodes is merely an assignment— one they’re both determined to pull off even if they can’t be together for five minutes before the sarcasm and sparks begin to fly. But when Nick’s investigation is compromised, he and Jordan have no choice but to pretend they’re a couple, and what starts out as a simple assignment begins to feel a lot like something more.
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Slightly Married is on my keeper shelf, I love the strong silent type hero, and MOC plot.
Deception: “… a daring pirate, masquerading in teacher’s garb…” – the trope I never knew I needed so much (fans self).
I don’t read much historical romance now, but Balogh’s “SLIGHTLY…” books are wonderful. Grab it while you can, because her books are rarely on sale. I only wish it were SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS, the last book in the series and one of my favorite Regencies ever.
Amazon has a bunch of free books for World Book Day.
https://www.amazon.com/article/read-the-world
Does anyone know if/where to get the Bedwyn books on ebook in the UK? I picked them up at the library, but I’m dying to own Slightly Married and Slightly Dangerous at least (my two favourites).
All four books featured today were stories I enjoyed, and, yes, Deception is a bit campy. Chillhurst indeed.
I almost became a medievalist back in the day, so I was consumed by For My Lady’s Heart when it was first released. I loved reading the Middle English and loved the story. Sigh. The modernized version is pretty good, too.
Susan Holloway Scott’s DUCHESS, historical fiction about Sarah Churchill and her relationship with Queen Anne, is on sale for $1.99 in the kindle store today. If you liked the movie “The Favourite,” this covers some of the same territory. It’s narrated in first-person by Sarah and events are seen from her perspective.
Can confirm that the kindle ebook contains both the original and abridged versions of the book. Caused me some confusion—I was surprised the love confessions had happened at 25% until I realized the 2 books in one had skewed it.
Also, many thanks for the Slightly Married alert! It’s one of my top 5 romances.
Deception by Amanda Quick is one of my favorites. Yes it is a bit campy but loads of fun. I think anyone would enjoy this one. On my keeper shelf.
Deception sounded good- went to buy on amazon and found that I had bought it in 2013! T clearly didn’t stick in my brain but I think I had a massive historical binge that year. Excited to reread!
@SandyH, I agree, Deception is a keeper. It’s very silly, but I really love that the character traits that his family revile him for are the traits that he needs to win his hea.
It’s really hard to chose a favourite JAK, but Deception is in the leading pack.
I don’t like the recent paranormal ones, but when I am in the mood, Amanda Quick or Jayne Ann Krentz make me so very happy. I do love Gift of Fire and Gift of Gold. Just not sure why I don’t like the paranormal series under the Quick name. Oh, and I love Wildest Hearts, whose name I just had to find my googling the author and elephant toenails. Life is funny sometimes :’
WOOT! Three of these titles are included in my Audible Romance Package, so I get to listen to them for “free” (i.e. for the monthly subscription price, but still way better than having to buy them). Only “Deception” is a “regular” Audible title. But I added it to the list.
Thanks!
God, I loved the early Amanda Quick books–Deception was one of my favorites. Campy as all get-out, of course, but fun! And it was the first historical romance novel I remember reading that included LGBTQ characters.
@Lulinke ha! I remember that one! I used to love Grand Passion, because I worked in a seaside hotel in the PNW and several aspects felt familiar… I wonder how it would feel to reread…
@Asure same! AQ felt progressive to me, back in the day.
This reminds me of a thread here a gazillion years ago where authors were compared to foods, and someone said AQ was like tuna casserole which seemed just about right to me.
It was chicken casserole, and then someone said a Hershey bar, but somehow the casserole thing stuck in my brain.
https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2007/06/what_kind_of_food_would_a_romance_author_be/comment-page-3/#comments
…and now I kind of want to go back and reread old posts!
@Penny
Thank you! Thank you! That link is the bomb and Sherry Thomas is totally Panne Cotta.
Also could the Bitches revisit this post. There are so many new authors to eat–er, read.
Slightly married and slightly Dangerous were my two favourites of that series. I remember A Summer to Remember as being a prequel to the Slightly series. It’s where I first fell in lust with Wulfric Bedwyn.
@PamG – I’ll second that! It would be very fun to play match the author with the food!
So many new authors… Like, I would say Talia Hibbert is incredibly rich, smooth ice cream that always leaves one happy after devouring a pint In one sitting.
I was thinking Cristiane Serruya was head cheese–not the kind your granny made from a pig’s head in a pot but a cheap version made in Mrs. Lovett’s back room from assorted. . . heads.