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Monday, March 18, 2013
Review: "After the Storm" by Claudy Conn
After the Storm
by: Claudy Conn
Publishing Date: 2/4/13
Publisher: Self Published
Genre: Historical Romance
Source: Personal Copy
Description:
No matter what her family and friends say, Jenny knows she will never fall in love again. How can she, when her childhood sweetheart was one of the countless killed at Waterloo?
So when the Earl of Danfield proposes a marriage of convenience, it seems the perfect solution. He will secure his inheritance, and she will be spared the necessity of being paraded in society, forced to dance and flirt and do all the things her broken heart cannot do. His proposal will give her what she wants most. Peace.
But peace is the last thing she finds in her marriage. Her growing attraction to the earl brings with it guilt that she’s betraying her beloved Johnny. Her mother-in-law considers her an interloper. Her husband’s former lover makes it clear she doesn’t want it to be former. And when a supposed prank nearly kills her, Jenny has to wonder—now that the earl’s inheritance is assured, has she become an inconvenience to be eliminated?
My Review:
I will say it over and over again....I LOVE Claudy Conn's historical romance books. They are seriously addicting and make it feel like you go back to a time where men literally swept women off their feet.
"After the Storm" is a novel about Jenny and how she has lost her childhood sweetheart, Johnny during Waterloo. She has told herself, she will never love another person again due to the fear of losing them.
Although, it will be kind of hard for her to not fall for the Earl of Danfield because the minute she is introduced to him, he is all that she thinks about. Jason (the Earl of Danfield) gives her a proposition of marrying him. If she marries him, he will finally receive his heritance and she will not have to endure going out during the London season like her father wants her to.
The Earl also wants to try to win Jenny's heart over even though she says she will never love again. He knows in the bottom of his heart, she is falling for him.
When the Earl and Jenny marry, he takes her to one of his home and she meets his step-mom and step-brother. While there, Jenny is almost killed and someone is out to kill the Earl. Jenny is determined to find out what is happening at the Earl's castle and get to the bottom of who wants her husband dead.
When she finally finds out who it is, she will find out the truth on what really happened to her beloved Johnny.
Claudy writes a book that is full of passion and love and how it is possible to love again after a tragedy. What I adored most about this book is that I could not figure out who was causing the trouble and trying to kill the Earl. I would think it was the step-brother and then another time I would think it was the step-mother. When I finally found out who it was, I was in shock just like Jenny was in the story.
Claudy also knows how to make readers fall in love with her characters. I had so much sympathy for Jenny and as well as Jason. Jenny for losing her loved one and Jason for trying to win over Jenny the minute he realizes he cannot live without her. They both were destined to meet each other. =)
I even fell for some of the secondary characters in "After the Storm"...one being in particular...the Earl's stepbrother. Even though, there were times I thought he was the one causing trouble, he still won my heart over. He had a way with words. =)
If you love a historical romance that has passion, mystery, romance, humor, and action, you will enjoy reading "After the Storm".
I will say it over and over again....I LOVE Claudy Conn's historical romance books. They are seriously addicting and make it feel like you go back to a time where men literally swept women off their feet.
"After the Storm" is a novel about Jenny and how she has lost her childhood sweetheart, Johnny during Waterloo. She has told herself, she will never love another person again due to the fear of losing them.
Although, it will be kind of hard for her to not fall for the Earl of Danfield because the minute she is introduced to him, he is all that she thinks about. Jason (the Earl of Danfield) gives her a proposition of marrying him. If she marries him, he will finally receive his heritance and she will not have to endure going out during the London season like her father wants her to.
The Earl also wants to try to win Jenny's heart over even though she says she will never love again. He knows in the bottom of his heart, she is falling for him.
When the Earl and Jenny marry, he takes her to one of his home and she meets his step-mom and step-brother. While there, Jenny is almost killed and someone is out to kill the Earl. Jenny is determined to find out what is happening at the Earl's castle and get to the bottom of who wants her husband dead.
When she finally finds out who it is, she will find out the truth on what really happened to her beloved Johnny.
Claudy writes a book that is full of passion and love and how it is possible to love again after a tragedy. What I adored most about this book is that I could not figure out who was causing the trouble and trying to kill the Earl. I would think it was the step-brother and then another time I would think it was the step-mother. When I finally found out who it was, I was in shock just like Jenny was in the story.
Claudy also knows how to make readers fall in love with her characters. I had so much sympathy for Jenny and as well as Jason. Jenny for losing her loved one and Jason for trying to win over Jenny the minute he realizes he cannot live without her. They both were destined to meet each other. =)
I even fell for some of the secondary characters in "After the Storm"...one being in particular...the Earl's stepbrother. Even though, there were times I thought he was the one causing trouble, he still won my heart over. He had a way with words. =)
If you love a historical romance that has passion, mystery, romance, humor, and action, you will enjoy reading "After the Storm".
Friday, November 2, 2012
Review: "Runaway Heart" by Claudy Conn
Runaway Heart
by: Claudy Conn
Publishing Date: 9/24/12
Source: Bought for Kindle (Amazon)
Genre: Regency Historical Romance
Description:
Spirited Chelsea decided she’d sooner run away to London than return to her vain and selfish guardian, Aunt Augusta.
But in her wildest dreams, she never imagined her dear godmother would arrange a Season—or convince the ton’s most eligible bachelor to take her under his wing.
Lord Wainwright was a handsome rogue who was not interested in coy games and missish airs. He expected a country mouse with no polish, but instead he found a thoroughly engaging minx, and was oddly irritated by all the male attention she received.
Chelsea with her unspoiled eye saw beyond Wainwright’s pursuit of hedonism to the intriguing man underneath. But to her shock, it appeared his heart belonged to her horrid Aunt Augusta!
Adult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages.
My Review:
Claudy Conn has done it again...she sucked me in another Regency Historical Romance and made me fall in love with the characters and their world.
Lord Wainwright is now going on my list of FAVE sexy, male characters that I would to marry...Oops...do not tell my hubby. =)
Chelsea is wanting to make her mark in the world and find the man who will sweep her off her feet, just like her friends keep talking about. She's about to turn 19 and she wants to meet the one person who will make her happy for the rest of her life.
Unfortunately, she's dealing with Aunt drama who has not even been there for her since she received guardianship of Chelsea. She just wants Chelsea because of the trust money she has.
Chelsea runs to her Godmother's house to be around someone who really adores and loves her for who she is. Daisy, her godmother, wants to find a perfect suitor for Chelsea and enrolls her nephews help to get Chelsea out there in front of the eligible bachelors eyes.
Lord Wainwright does not want to watch over a child, at least that is what he thinks of her when he first sees her, until Chelsea has a make over and now Lord Wainwright cannot keep his eyes off of her. He knows it is wrong to have feelings for Chelsea, but he cannot help himself. There is something about the beautiful Chelsea that has him in a bind.
Augusta, Chelsea's Aunt, who is nothing, but a vindictive woman is even more angry with Chelsea since Chelsea seems to be stealing away Augusta's handsome rogue. Now Augusta wants Chelsea out of the way and she has recruited her brother to help her sweep Chelsea away from the man she has had her eyes on for awhile...and her brother is ruthless enough to do anything to have Chelsea for himself since money is involved and his greedy for more.
Chelsea is about to be thrown in a world she has to become adult quick and she finds herself in love with a man who may belong to another and a world where men will do anything to have her because of how much she is worth.
Seriously...I love Claudy Conn's regency romances. She has me fall in love with the rogue every time and she also has me loving the female characters as well.
Even the secondary characters are ones that I fell in love with. Not only is Chelsea having her moment of love...but so is her Godmother, Daisy, which is definitely a match made in heaven. Daisy deserved a happily ever after as well for everything she had gone through.
The villains in the story are ruthless and it seems it is a family trait. They will do anything to get what they want.
Claudy Conn definitely knows how to transport you back in time where men tried everything to sweep a woman off their feet so they can marry them. I will say this, Lord Wainwright can sweep me off my feet anytime. I'm jealous over Chelsea.
The steamy scenes between the characters will require you taking a cold shower afterwards though, so be prepared ahead of time.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading historical romances, is a fan of Claudy Conn, and loves to fall in love with a rogue who becomes tamed because of one beautiful young lady who changes his ways.
Claudy Conn even gives you a sneak into other stories that she has written after you read, "Runaway Heart", which will make you want more anyways.
I know I cannot get enough of Claudy's books. =)
Claudy Conn has done it again...she sucked me in another Regency Historical Romance and made me fall in love with the characters and their world.
Lord Wainwright is now going on my list of FAVE sexy, male characters that I would to marry...Oops...do not tell my hubby. =)
Chelsea is wanting to make her mark in the world and find the man who will sweep her off her feet, just like her friends keep talking about. She's about to turn 19 and she wants to meet the one person who will make her happy for the rest of her life.
Unfortunately, she's dealing with Aunt drama who has not even been there for her since she received guardianship of Chelsea. She just wants Chelsea because of the trust money she has.
Chelsea runs to her Godmother's house to be around someone who really adores and loves her for who she is. Daisy, her godmother, wants to find a perfect suitor for Chelsea and enrolls her nephews help to get Chelsea out there in front of the eligible bachelors eyes.
Lord Wainwright does not want to watch over a child, at least that is what he thinks of her when he first sees her, until Chelsea has a make over and now Lord Wainwright cannot keep his eyes off of her. He knows it is wrong to have feelings for Chelsea, but he cannot help himself. There is something about the beautiful Chelsea that has him in a bind.
Augusta, Chelsea's Aunt, who is nothing, but a vindictive woman is even more angry with Chelsea since Chelsea seems to be stealing away Augusta's handsome rogue. Now Augusta wants Chelsea out of the way and she has recruited her brother to help her sweep Chelsea away from the man she has had her eyes on for awhile...and her brother is ruthless enough to do anything to have Chelsea for himself since money is involved and his greedy for more.
Chelsea is about to be thrown in a world she has to become adult quick and she finds herself in love with a man who may belong to another and a world where men will do anything to have her because of how much she is worth.
Seriously...I love Claudy Conn's regency romances. She has me fall in love with the rogue every time and she also has me loving the female characters as well.
Even the secondary characters are ones that I fell in love with. Not only is Chelsea having her moment of love...but so is her Godmother, Daisy, which is definitely a match made in heaven. Daisy deserved a happily ever after as well for everything she had gone through.
The villains in the story are ruthless and it seems it is a family trait. They will do anything to get what they want.
Claudy Conn definitely knows how to transport you back in time where men tried everything to sweep a woman off their feet so they can marry them. I will say this, Lord Wainwright can sweep me off my feet anytime. I'm jealous over Chelsea.
The steamy scenes between the characters will require you taking a cold shower afterwards though, so be prepared ahead of time.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading historical romances, is a fan of Claudy Conn, and loves to fall in love with a rogue who becomes tamed because of one beautiful young lady who changes his ways.
Claudy Conn even gives you a sneak into other stories that she has written after you read, "Runaway Heart", which will make you want more anyways.
I know I cannot get enough of Claudy's books. =)
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Halloween Special with Claudy Conn & Candice Stauffer
We let Claudy Conn and Candice Stauffer take over our blog today, where they have some of their characters come together for Halloween for a little scene together.
The video/photo below plays the sound of thunder, so make sure you play it while reading the scene. You'll definitely enjoy what Claudy and Candice put together for Halloween. =)
Roxie turned from the dark
dilapidated mansion and stared at Mia, “I hate haunted...”
“Yeah. Me too.” Mia took a deep breath and
released it with a sigh.
“Well,” Roxie shrugged, “They are in there…I
can feel Chase although I can’t seem to get through to him.”
“Same here,” Mia said. “It really bothers
me. I never have a moment of privacy. Joseph is always poking around in my
head. What if they are…no.” She shook her head. “Whatever it takes we will get
to them.”
“Together, girl?” Roxie lifted her leg and
they smiled at each other as one they took the door down with resounding
thunder.
The House creaked and then a roar grew and
burst with untapped power and it seemed as though a mouth opened wide and
released a visible gust of air that carried a stench. They scrunched up their
faces and both put their hands to their noses as they grimaced.
“Ugh…oh…” Roxie gritted her teeth and began
chanting a spell to fight off the dark magic that was quickly surrounding them.
Waving her hand above her head, Mia created
a barrier of protection around them to block the horrid odor. “That was
disgusting.”
They stood in a dark round hallway where
they were surrounded by 4 doors. They tried the first and held each other back
from the dark abyss that reached its sticky tentacles out to ensnare them.
Silently they moved to the next one and
there…there they saw Joseph and Chase, both naked to the waist, standing back
to back, ready to spring. But, even as they entered, it was obvious the guys
couldn’t see them.
“What is up with this?” Roxie whispered.
“They look like they are in a trance…but not.”
“I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Roxie and Mia moved into the room. Roxie
linked with Chase as did Mia with Joseph and they realized their mates were
caught in an illusion.
Joseph and Chase are trapped by dark magic.
“I can see through his eyes…Mia…they think
that we are being held over a pool of acid…” Roxie grabbed Mia’s hand, “Can you
break the illusion?”
Lifting her phone, Mia nodded. “Sure thing.
We can combine our power and create a spiritual hedge to block the dark magic.
It’s a little trick I learned from Joseph. But first, I need to take a new
profile picture of him.” She took the picture. “Okay. Let’s do it. Merge with
me.”
The men
were immediately released from the spell, and the demon who had trapped
them slammed the doors of the mansion in
his attempt to keep them within.
Lesser demons suddenly appeared out of
nowhere and the four were drawn into a battle. Blood—gore…and guts lay on the
floor, but Mia and Joseph, Roxie and Chase, stood in a small circle and nodded
to one another…the house was beginning to cave in on itself. Time to get out!
Bam, boom, and with a creaky sound of death,
the old mansion disintegrated.
Chase turned to Roxie and pulled her in to
him, “Baby…I was sick thinking you were in danger…”
“And now?” Roxie teased.
“And now…” Chase brushed his lips on hers as
his tongue began to show her just what he wanted then and there.
“I want you,
Joseph.” Mia’s wicked little hand gripped his cock from outside his pants. “All
of you.”
“Mia.” Her
name came out sounding like a growl and groan combined into one. Joseph pinned
her back against a tree and kissed her deeply, passionately. He was on fire.
Burning up. He needed to get her the hell out of there. But first… “Give me the
damn phone. You are not posting the picture.”
“Too late.” Mia
laughed.
Come and meet Joseph and
Mia…
She rushed him
and, with a burst of lycan strength, took him down onto the floor. For a few
seconds, she sat motionless, her gaze not once wavering from his. He’d never
even imagined a more exquisite woman. From the moment he’d first taken her hand
at the cemetery six months ago, she’d become as essential to him as the air he
breathed. For many years he thought he would never find a love as strong and as
pure as her love. Now, he couldn’t fathom a life without her. He never wanted
to try.
Too afraid to
move, to touch her, to do anything that might stop her, he kept his fists
clenched as his sides. He watched. He waited. He hoped for more. The sight of
her on top of him, looking down at him with so much love and lust in her eyes,
stole his breath away. It was his perfect fantasy made reality. He’d never
experienced anything nearly as glorious until she reached down to touch him.
Her fingers
never stopped touching his body, moving over him, exploring him with such
obvious fascination and hunger that he was trembling with pleasure, with
anticipation for more. “I really want to hate you right now, Joseph. I can’t
believe I’m burning up for you like this. I’m going crazy. I’m not even sure of
what to do with you.” Moving slowly, she leaned down, stretching her body over
his. “I’ve never needed anything more than I need you right now. I have to
touch you.”
Her breath
was deliciously hot against his skin as her lips moved from the base of his
throat to his jaw. “Oh, damn, Mia.” Closing his eyes, he savored the sensation
of her mouth and tongue playing over his skin. He knew he needed to stop her.
“Mia.” Her name came out sounding like a strangled groan. Her teeth gently
teased his chin, jaw, neck, and ear. “Wait.” His pulse thundered in his ears.
Nothing inside him wanted to detour her from touching him. How the hell was he
going to regain control of his body’s demand for her?
“I feel alive
when I’m with you.” Her fingers worked on unknotting his tie until she’d pulled
it off. She framed his face with her hands. “Look at me, Joseph.” He opened his
eyes. “Stop holding back. I need you to touch my body, every part of my body.
Lose control with me. I need to feel every inch of your skin against mine. Need
me, burn for me like I’m burning up for you.” Her mouth felt heavenly in the
most sinful of ways feeding on him as her fingers worked to undo his shirt
buttons. “Touch me, Joseph.”
And meet Roxie and Chase
in Shadowlife-Hybrid:
She knew he was three hundred years old—talk about messing with
an older man—however, it was difficult to keep that in mind when he looked to
be in his late twenties. In spite of the fact that she liked doing things for
herself, she felt a certain flutter of pleasure as he helped her out of the car
and saw her to the beautifully arched oak door.
A moment later he had opened the door and stood aside for her
to enter first. She had to brush up against him in order to pass inside. A
sensation rushed through her body, and a wave of heat infiltrated her loins. He
made her feel hot, wet, and ready …
She had to get control. What was happening to her? She took in
a deep breath and turned to him to say good night. Her mouth opened and stayed
that way, but nothing came out.
All at once he scooped her into his arms, wrapping her in an
embrace that left her breathless and wanting more. She knew she should
object—damn, she knew she should run.
Object, she told herself, but instead, her traitorous body pressed against
his as he bent his head to hers and touched his mouth—oh, that sensuous
mouth—to hers.
Her mouth was already open and ready for his kiss, and when
that meeting took place, she lost herself to him. His touch vibrated wildly
through her body as his tongue introduced itself to hers.
Run! her brain
demanded. Run now … but how
could she when rockets were blasting away any route of escape? Hunger real and
overwhelming eclipsed all logic, all other considerations. She was hungry for
this … no … for this from him,
from this bold and feral man. Stop!
her mind hissed. This is only because you haven’t been with a man in so long,
she told herself … stop.
His kiss turned into two and three, and then suddenly, just as
she wanted to tear off his clothes and have him, he was the one who pulled away.
And when he spoke he sounded as though he were panting—no, wait. She was the one who was
panting.
He said, “Forgive me,”
turned on his heel, and was gone.
She stood but reached for the wall to steady herself.
Holy shit! What was that?
Claudy Conn
I could tell you
that I love horses and riding, swimming, and walking—pizza and chocolate, oh
yeah, but instead, I’ll tell you what makes me write.
I have always found
that visiting somewhere, anywhere takes on a life of its own and works its way
directly into my writing.
A 30 minute ride to
Office Supply (living in the country-anywhere is 30 minutes away), brings me
into rows and rows of boring and endless paper, pens, printers and suddenly I
look up and see two men discussing business—they look angry.
Are they partners? They
appear displeased with one another. One of the men looks particularly furious
and as I cast a sideways glance their way, I discover that he is staring with
hatred at the other man’s retreating back. Oh
no, do we have murder in the making?
Having dinner out in
the metropolis one evening and I bent to pick up my napkin. As I lifted my head
I saw a surly man and his eyes were wide and appeared crazed, as he stared
across the room. He was staring at a woman who was leaning in to kiss the man
she was with. I heard him mutter her name--I heard a low throttle of
indignation in his throat. I knew without being told that she was his wife. His hand went to his waist and I see the gun tucked
in at his belt. Will he pull it out? Does he mean her harm? Imagination.
Travel almost
anywhere is what you make of it.
A trip we took to
Scotland demanded we explore Lock Ness and as we gazed at its rolling dark blue
waves I was sure I could see Nessie and her newborn dipping down deep as they
made their way back to the sea and her life-long mate.
In England, a trip
to Stonehenge and the Standing Stones made my mouth drop. I moved in closer to
stare at the monoliths in awe and it happened--I heard their call in the breeze
and I went closer. What stories they
whispered. I reached out and touched the stone expecting it to be cold but
it wasn’t. It burned into my skin and I felt electricity shoot up my arm. There
right before me were portals to a Faery Realm, and other dimensions and I
couldn’t look away. Right there before me was mystery and ancient myths
demanding my attention.
Travel. I stood in the ruins of what was once a castle in Ireland
and the walls rebuilt themselves for me and I can see men in armor drinking ale
and toasting one another after a long hard fight in the battlefield. I saw
their wenches cavorting with them. I heard the minstrel…
I stood before a
Fairy Mound and knew that the tales that began long before the written word must
be based in fact. I am a strong believer in the adage, ‘where there is smoke
there is fire’. I see the fire and it is full with history. I know how the
tales of leprechauns and winged tiny pixies emerged and my mind explored the
possibilities.
As a writer, I have
always found that research opened up my mind.
Imagination…works my
brain and makes me who I am.
Candice Stauffer
I live in Zeeland, Michigan where half of the year is winter and other, much shorter half, is summer. Yippy summer! It’s a wonderful place to live as long as you own a four wheel drive vehicle and you happen to get a kick out of measuring the snow fall in feet rather than inches.
I write paranormal romance because I love to explore and manipulate the limitless possibilities of the genre. To be completely honest, I’m also very fond of taking a totally hot, powerful immortal hero and using a strong, confident, beautiful heroine to turn his world upside down and make him fight like hell for a victory that seems impossible to achieve. Some might call it torture. I call it entertainment and character building. Regardless, it’s great fun!
I have a strong aversion for helpless heroines. No swooning, and definitely no whining. Though she’s afraid, a heroine must always be willing to fight like hell. And yes, even if the fighting is against the hero. I’m not sure why, but I tend to really enjoy it when the heroine fights against the hero. Hmm…maybe that deserves a little thought. Nah. Putting a hero through the wringer builds personality, right? How else could anyone empathize with a powerful, wickedly sexy immortal male that possesses the wherewithal to stand against and conquer the most dangerous forces of darkness and seduce the most beautiful women in existence?
My thoughts are always wandering from one world to the next. I love to frequently visit my imagination. For me, entertaining those little voices and wickedly hot delusions in the middle of the night are an imperative part of the writing process. How else would I know what comes before the end?
I’m often accused of being a little bit naughtier than nice and slightly rough around the edges. Okay. I lied. Very rough around the edges. Life has been a challenge. But I’m grateful for every challenge I’ve faced. Through them, I’ve learned to focus on the goal rather than the walls surrounding it. Basically, I figure as long as I enjoy life and do all that I can to encourage and help the people around me to enjoy life, it’s all good.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Review: "Oh, Cherry Ripe" by Claudy Conn
Oh, Cherry Ripe
by: Claudy Conn
Publishing Date: 2/23/12
Publisher: BC Publications
Genre: Historial Romance
Source: Bought (Amazon) (Freebie)
Description:
Cherry Elton was beside herself! Her own mother had arranged a marriage for her to a man she had never even met. She had no choice but to run away.
Sky Westbrooke had no wish to marry, but his mischievous siblings sorely needed a firm maternal hand. Yet, how could he court his unseen bride, when into his employ had come the most remarkable, enchanting governess?
And Cherry, playing at being a governess was smitten by the handsome, cavalier Lord Westbrooke. His stolen kisses left her breathless—yet, he was betrothed to another. Whatever was a love struck governess to do?
My Review:
This is my second historical regency romance from the fabulous author, Claudy Conn. She delivered yet another great regency romance that makes me want to read even more regency romances. I absolutely adore reading about Lords and Ladies.
Cherry Elton has been told by step-mother that she is to be married to a stranger. Cherry is not having it. She feels that her step-mother has done her wrong and runs away one night. The night when she runs away is when she is comes across a very handsome man who helps her get to her destination and away from what her step-mother wants to do. When she arrives at her destination, she gets the idea to be a governess to a family that is looking for one.
She ends up running into the man who helped her that one night when she ran away when she becomes his family's governess.
Sky Westbrooke, otherwise known as Lord Westbrooke, has decided he needs to get married so his younger siblings can have a maternal hand in the household. He has agreed to marry a woman he has never met before so he can finally make his family whole again. When he tries to visit his soon to be bride, supposedly she is sick and not well enough to be seen by him.
But..what he does not realize is that his soon-to-be bride is the woman he has already met and from day one, he has been falling in love with her.
This book definitely had me laughing and smiling at the same time because in the end, Cherry and Sky had no idea that they both were meant to meet anyways.
I loved how Claudy Conn wrote this story and how everything developed at the end. It was a very deja vu book for both characters. They were destined to meet no matter what, but with different circumstances.
I loved the ending the most and how the characters found out the truth.
Cherry was a very spirited and free-will woman, who just wanted to live her life the way she wanted. She didn't want her step-mother telling her what to do.
Lord Westbrooke was a very handsome man, who just wanted to help out his family because he definitely needed help, especially with one of his brothers.
This book shows what happens when you are meant to meet that destined someone, no matter what. =)
Love it!
I recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romances and loves a great love story.
"Oh, Cherry Ripe" is currently Free at this time at all sites that I mentioned above. I don't know for how long though, so get your copy before the price goes back up.
Claudy Conn will be attending the Indie Romance Convention in Tennessee next year. Feel free to click the image below to find out more about the Convention. =)
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Review: "Wildfire Kiss" by Claudy Conn
Wildfire Kiss
by: Claudy Conn
Publishing Date: 8/27/12
Genre: Historical (Regency) Romance
Source: Provided by Author (Smashwords)
Description:
Lady Babs had already done one unforgivable thing: she had written a novel. It was under a pseudonym, of course, but the story she’d thought would sell only a few copies to help stave off her father’s creditors was becoming a sensation. Passion’s Seed had the beau monde in a panic, because it was all about ‘them’! If it were ever revealed that she, one of the aristocracy’s own, was the author, she would be ruined.
Now she was contemplating doing something equally scandalous. The ‘rules’ dictated that, as a woman, she had to wait until marriage to enjoy pleasures men were allowed when single. Lady Babs, however, had other ideas, for she had fallen in love with the man known as Lord Wildfire, a dashing duke with a penchant for the ladies but not for marriage.
But while she yearned for Lord Wildfire, another man lusted after her. And Sir Edward was willing to go to any lengths to make her his—including following his hunch that Lady Babs was somehow involved in the publication of Passion’s Seed …
Now she was contemplating doing something equally scandalous. The ‘rules’ dictated that, as a woman, she had to wait until marriage to enjoy pleasures men were allowed when single. Lady Babs, however, had other ideas, for she had fallen in love with the man known as Lord Wildfire, a dashing duke with a penchant for the ladies but not for marriage.
But while she yearned for Lord Wildfire, another man lusted after her. And Sir Edward was willing to go to any lengths to make her his—including following his hunch that Lady Babs was somehow involved in the publication of Passion’s Seed …
My Review:
I love historical romances and "Wildfire Kiss" definitely is an amazing regency historical romance that I had a hard time putting down. The Duke actually prevented me from working on college assignments last week...but that was okay because the Duke was VERY worth it.
Lady Babs has written a book, but she's trying to keep it a secret that she wrote it. She never thought her book would be a big success and now she really has to keep it hush, hush that she wrote it otherwise it could make her family upset and ruin her reputation. She just wanted to help her father out when she wrote it.
She's on her third season out, and she's trying everything to stay away from getting married to the suitors that her father and her Aunt want her to marry because she just wants to have fun. She knows she should get married before enjoying pleasures with a man, but Lord Wildfire otherwise known as Duke of Barrington is hard to resist when she first meets him. Even Lord Wildfire is having a hard time resisting to the beautiful Lady Babs.
There is another man, Sir Edward, lusting after Lady Babs though and he will do at anything to win her over and make her his wife.
Lady Babs is going to have to make Sir Edward realize though that she is in love with another. Of course Sir Edward is going to do the unthinkable to get Lady Babs for his own.
My thoughts on Wildfire Kiss are of course that I loved it. I think I already said that in the beginning, but I thought I say it again. =) Claudy Conn's writing style is amazing. I actually found myself imagining going back in time when reading this book. I love the regency romance genre and Claudy's book definitely kept me clicking on my Kindle to finish the book. =)
I absolutely adored the Duke or aka Lord Wildfire. His name "Wildfire" has a meaning, but you will have to read to find out why he is called that. =) He had certain qualities that suckered me in just like Lady Babs was suckered in.
Lady Babs, is a female character I definitely clicked with because she did not let anyone change her when she went out during the season. She had her Aunt trying to convince her she needed to be with a certain male gentleman, but Lady Babs just wanted to do her own thing. Lady Babs even convinced her cousin on finding love when she was meant to.
This is a book I do plan on reading it again because I know I will miss the characters.
I highly recommend this to historical romance readers and readers who love the regency style romances. You will fall in love with the Duke and Lady Babs just like I did.
You also will fall in love with Claudy Conn's writing style and will want to read her other books that she has written.
I'm excited to meet Claudy Conn next year at the Indie Romance Convention. If you want information on the Convention and Claudy just click the image below. =)
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