An Elegant Facade Book Review

Colin McCrae lives the life on the edge of society. His life is about business and strives to prove himself worth knowing even if he is beneath society. His friendships with the Duke of Marshington and the Duke of Riverton keep his normal sane life in constant upheaval. He is thrown into helping his best friend the Duke of Marshington win love. Through it all, he is drawn to the Duke of Riverton's youngest sister who seems a spoiled calculating girl. As he delves deeper, he observes a fragile heart trying to protect a great secret.

Lady Georgina Hawthorne has a purpose and that is to find the most advantageous match. She will do everything she can to find the man who will marry her by the end of her first season. She has planned and prepared for it for years. She must do this so that she will be protected once her secret is known.

I read the previous novella, Lady of Esteem and book, A Noble Masquerade which I loved. An Elegant Facade continues the story in the Noble Masquerade but you see more of Colin's side of being pulled in to help the Duke of Marshington. You also see his first impressions of Georgina which I have to say I was in agreement with from reading about her in A Noble Masquerade. I was astonished at how she became more real by the end of An Elegant Facade. I loved the barbs that went between Colin and her through the story. The end made me smile. Can I just say that Colin was just wonderful? All the men in these stories are fun to read about. I hope that we get to read about the Duke of Riverton and Lord Trent finding love. These books are definitely going in my favorites.

I received a complimentary copy of from Bethany House Publishers on Net Galley for my honest opinion and review.

No Other Will Do Book Review

Malachi Shaw is a orphan trying hard to make his way in life. He meets Emma Chandler who saves his life and wins his heart when they are young. Years later, Emma tries to set up a woman's colony but finds trouble. Her only possible hope of defeating it is asking Malachi to come to her aid. He drops everything to find a way to save her from her trouble. Sparks fly when they both see each other grown up. That attraction long buried surfaces and both struggle to fight it.

I have to say that I enjoyed this story. The characters were well developed. I liked how Malachi was the orphan who still felt he had something to prove. Emma seemed so strong yet she wasn't complete until Malachi helped her to dig down deep to find her strength. I loved the ladies from the woman's colony. I laughed and cheered throughout the book. The romance was sweet and made me smile. I hope we get to read more about Tori and Mr. Porter. Something tells me there could be a story there.

I was given a copy to read from Bethany House for my honest review.

The Beautiful Pretender Book Review

The Margrave of Thornbeck must marry and so he asks ladies from other lands to join him for a house party for two weeks so he can choose his bride. Avelina is asked to pretend to be one of the Ladies and embarks on a journey to a new land. She must ensure that she is not picked or she will loose all that she was promised.

I caught a glimpse of Margrave in The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest and was excited to see his story put to page. I really liked Margrave's gruffness as it reminded me of Beauty and the Beast. He tries so hard not too like Avelina but finds he is drawn to her and wants to know her. Avelina is drawn to Margrave but fights it by throwing up walls hoping he will choose one of the other young ladies. The story pulled me in and it was fun to watch them find their hearts. 

This story is entertaining and romantic. Definitely a good clean read. I was given a copy of this book by Thomas Nelson Publishers for a honest review.