Blurb
Prim, plain, desperately virtuous Lady Mary Fairchild stared at the seductive gentleman and wondered — did he remember the elements of the night they met? Surely not. In the ten years since, she had abandoned her youthful impetuousness and transformed herself into a housekeeper — disguising her beauty beneath a servant’s dour clothing determined to conquer the passions of the past.
But Sebastian Durant, Viscount Whitfield, did recognize her as a Fairchild, one of his family’s bitter enemies. When he demanded her help recovering a stolen diary, she dared not refuse him. When he proposed they masquerade as a betrothed couple, loyalty forced her to agree. And when the restraint between them shattered and pleasure became an obsession, Mary had to trust a powerful man who could send her to the gallows … or love her through eternity.
But Sebastian Durant, Viscount Whitfield, did recognize her as a Fairchild, one of his family’s bitter enemies. When he demanded her help recovering a stolen diary, she dared not refuse him. When he proposed they masquerade as a betrothed couple, loyalty forced her to agree. And when the restraint between them shattered and pleasure became an obsession, Mary had to trust a powerful man who could send her to the gallows … or love her through eternity.
Review
In the first book in the Well Pleasured series, Guinevere
Mary Fairchild works as a housekeeper for Lady Valery in the Scotland lowlands.
Ten years earlier, her father died and her cruel grandfather disowned her and
her younger brother, Hadden.
Mary Fairchild works as a housekeeper for Lady Valery in the Scotland lowlands.
Ten years earlier, her father died and her cruel grandfather disowned her and
her younger brother, Hadden.
Sebastian Durant, Viscount Whitfield, is Lady Valery2527s
godson, and he2527s helping her track down her stolen diary. In the wrong hands, it
could spark revolution in England. His investigation leads to Fairchild Manor, and
he grudgingly needs Mary2527s help in order to get inside. As they work together
and navigate the viper nest of the cruel, greedy Fairchild family, they build a
tentative trust. Their dark, painful secrets, however, could destroy their
relationship before it really begins.
godson, and he2527s helping her track down her stolen diary. In the wrong hands, it
could spark revolution in England. His investigation leads to Fairchild Manor, and
he grudgingly needs Mary2527s help in order to get inside. As they work together
and navigate the viper nest of the cruel, greedy Fairchild family, they build a
tentative trust. Their dark, painful secrets, however, could destroy their
relationship before it really begins.
Mary is a sweet, sometimes naïve woman who wants to think
the best of everyone, but life has shown her not everyone can be trusted.
the best of everyone, but life has shown her not everyone can be trusted.
Sebastian is a hard, stubborn man the Fairchild family
betrayed him years earlier.
betrayed him years earlier.
Both the H/h are likable with problems, mistrust, and
clashing agendas between them. Despite the mistrust and his need for vengeance,
their romance progressed quickly. For Mary, losing her inhibitions helped heal
the pain in her past. For Sebastian, his trust in Mary, a dreaded Fairchild,
healed his battered soul.
clashing agendas between them. Despite the mistrust and his need for vengeance,
their romance progressed quickly. For Mary, losing her inhibitions helped heal
the pain in her past. For Sebastian, his trust in Mary, a dreaded Fairchild,
healed his battered soul.
I really enjoyed Hadden, Mary2527s 19-year-old brother, and
her very sexy but illegitimate second cousin Ian. Both were fun, strong
characters and were determined to protect Mary from the danger that stalked
her. Lady Valery is a wonderfully strong and empowered woman. She2527s in her
seventies and still has men dropping at their feet to please her. It2527s inspiring!
her very sexy but illegitimate second cousin Ian. Both were fun, strong
characters and were determined to protect Mary from the danger that stalked
her. Lady Valery is a wonderfully strong and empowered woman. She2527s in her
seventies and still has men dropping at their feet to please her. It2527s inspiring!
I2527ve read quite a few reviews that bashed this book, and
even on the author2527s website, it2527s listed as “politically incorrect.” I don2527t
understand the big hoopla. Was it because Ian tried to seduce Mary, or the
forced seduction scene with Mary and Sebastian (it wasn2527t rape, in my opinion)?
In either case, I2527ve read romance books with H/h cousins and full-on rape
scenes waaaaay worse than in this book. To be honest, I was a little
disappointed the story didn2527t live up to the hype.
even on the author2527s website, it2527s listed as “politically incorrect.” I don2527t
understand the big hoopla. Was it because Ian tried to seduce Mary, or the
forced seduction scene with Mary and Sebastian (it wasn2527t rape, in my opinion)?
In either case, I2527ve read romance books with H/h cousins and full-on rape
scenes waaaaay worse than in this book. To be honest, I was a little
disappointed the story didn2527t live up to the hype.
I enjoyed this book, but I didn2527t like Mary2527s decision in
regards to her family at the end. It showed both strength and weakness on her
part, but cruel people should never be rewarded. On that note, I side with
Sebastian and understand his reasons for feeling betrayed.
regards to her family at the end. It showed both strength and weakness on her
part, but cruel people should never be rewarded. On that note, I side with
Sebastian and understand his reasons for feeling betrayed.
Other than stray POV shifts, I don2527t believe I found any
typos. I look forward to reading all about Ian in the next installment.
typos. I look forward to reading all about Ian in the next installment.
4 Stars