Book Review-Pleasure’s Of A Tempted Lady

Pleasures Of A Tempted Lady
Donovan Sisters (3)
Jennifer Haymore
E Book
Forever Books
Published July 2012
448 Pages
Regency Historical Romance

Synopsis
Forbidden passion is the ultimate temptation…

Captain William Langley knows the ocean well, but nothing could prepare him for what he discovers adrift on the cold Irish Sea. The tiny boat carries two passengers: a child—and Meg Donovan, Will’s long-lost love. Meg’s disappearance at sea eight years ago was a devastating blow. Now she’s back, as beautiful as ever, and with secrets as deep as Will’s own.

After years held captive by a cold-blooded pirate, Meg has finally escaped with little Jake, the boy she’s come to love as if he were her own. But the pirate wants his revenge—and Meg must do whatever it takes to shield Jake from the madman. Determined not to lose Meg again, Will vows to protect them both, yet Meg can’t risk putting the only man she’s ever loved in danger. With the threat to her safety growing, and her passion for Will burning brighter every day, surrendering herself to Will might be a pleasure too tempting to resist

My Review
Summary 
Will, is on a new mission, to find a pirate and a smuggler. On board his new ship, he heads to where he thinks he may be hiding. What he didn’t expect to find was a woman and a child floating on a damaged boat, and none other than Meg Donovan. A Woman he thought was dead all these eight years, one he has only dreamed of seeing again. But she is not the woman he once knew, she has changed and so has he. Meg’s life changed the moment she was thrown overboard into the sea eight years ago. She was kidnapped and held prisoner by a pirate, for eight long years and now she has been able to escape. When she see’s Will again, she is overwhelmed with her past feelings for him. But when he proves to be just as caring and protective, she wonders if she can truly trust him with her secrets and the danger that follow her everywhere she goes…

The Hero (William Langley)
Will, is captain of his own ship now, and is trying to move on with his life. The past eight years have been a life of hardship and pain, ever since losing the one woman he has loved more than life. He is shocked to the core when he see’s her again. Now he will do everything in his power to protect her from those that would seek to destroy her….

The Heroine (Meg Donovan)
Meg, never knew what true cruelty was until she was kidnapped. For eight long years she has been fighting him, and now she has managed to escape him, and fears that if and when he does find her that it will mean death for both herself and those that she loves. Meg wants to trust in Will and in his ability to protect her however she knows what true evil is, and she fears that the only way to protect those she loves is to make sure no danger is brought to their door, even if it means hurting those that she cares most about.

My Thoughts 
Pleasure’s Of A Tempted Lady is the third in the Donovan Sisters series. I have to say that although I really enjoyed it, it certainly wasn’t my favorite…and it was the one I was most looking forward to reading. I mean it had a strong plot, with witty interaction, and I really loved the mystery and intrigue that prevails in the story, and takes your breath away. However, the one thing I really didn’t like is the lack of chemistry between Will and Meg. I mean it was there on the surface, but I really didn’t feel it in the story. I felt reading through it, I felt like something was lacking in the love story. I also didn’t really like Meg that much, I felt like she didn’t treat Will very good, and was a bit spineless when it comes to love. She didn’t exactly have the fighting spirit you see in the heroines in the others books written by this author. Even though there were some things I didn’t like, it was still a very enjoyable read, and well written for the most part, and I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys this author.

My Grade On This Book 
3.5 Blossoms

Heat Rating 
Warm


Other Books In The Series 
Confessions Of An Improper Bride
Secrets Of An Accidental Duchess

 

Book Review-Secrets Of An Accidental Duchess

Secrets Of An Accidental Duchess
Donovan Sisters (2)
Jennifer Haymore
Paperback
Grand Central Publishing
Published Feb 2012
396 Pages
Regency Historical Romance

Synopsis
With her pale hair and slim figure, Olivia Donovan looks as fragile as fine china, and has been treated as such by her sisters ever since a childhood bout with malaria. But beneath her delicate facade, Olivia guards a bold, independent spirit and the kind of passionate desires proper young ladies must never confess…

It was a reckless wager, and one Max couldn’t resist: seduce the alluring Olivia or forfeit part of his fortune. Yet the wild, soon-to-be Duke never imagined he’d fall in love with this innocent beauty. Nor could he have guessed that a dangerously unpredictable rival would set out to destroy them both. Now, Max must beat a Madman at his own twisted game-or forever lose the only woman to have ever won his heart.

My Review
Summary 
After living a life of being sick and being coddled way too much, Olivia has come to England to live a peaceful and contented life with her sisters. Olivia knows that her chances of finding a husband who would accept her history of bad health, is very rare. So she doesn’t even expect to find a husband in London. When her family goes to their estate in the countryside, she does there to relax and spend some quality time with her family. But then she meets Max, who awakens her independent nature and and sensual desires. Max, when seeing Olivia in a crowded ballroom in London, was captivated, and wanted only to know her more. Then he makes a foolhardy wager, to see who can seduce her the fastest. Only Max never thought that he would end up falling in love with her, and when his recklessness comes to kick him in the butt, he endeavors to protect Olivia at all costs…

The Hero 
Max lost his mother at a very young age at the brutal hand of his father abusing her. So he has always been very protective, even though he fears that deep inside himself he is just like his father, and one day he fears what he will become. When he meets Olivia he is charmed by her sweet nature and self confidence. Olivia makes him believe that a future is possible…

The Heroine 
Olivia, when she was young, had a bout of Malaria, and ever since then, her family has treated her as a fragile porcelin doll, even though she knows they have her best interests at heart, she wants to feel again, to be independent, and she knows that she is stronger than ever. When she meets Max her world changes, and she finds herself wanting more in her life, something passionate. Then she finds herself falling in love with Max, and wanting more in her life than being with her sisters…she wants to be loved

My Thoughts 
Secrets of an Accidental Duchess is the second in the series, and I just LOVED this one!!! I think I read this in two hours….which only happens when I am really into a book, so this one was a winner, and I am totally addicted to this author. I just have loved every story I have read by her so far. There are different things that I really enjoyed about this story. Max is one of those hero’s that you just fall for instantly. Even though he makes that ridiculous wager, you can see how much he starts to really care for Olivia. Olivia is just a ball of fun, she is sweet and innocent, but desires passion in her life. I just loved seeing Max and Olivia interact with each other, there was such a sense of playfulness, that really engages the reader. There was also lots of action and suspense portion to the plot, that really leaves one flipping the pages as fast as you can turn them. Overall a fun and suspenseful plot, complex characters, and a story that will capture your heart!! A Keeper For Your Shelf!

My Grade On This Book 
5 Blossoms

Heat Rating
Warm

Other Books In The Series 
Confessions Of An Improper Bride
Pleasures of a Tempted Lady

Book Review-Confessions Of An Improper Bride

Confessions Of An Improper Bride
Donovan Sisters (1)
Jennifer Haymore
Grand Central Publishing
Paperback
Published August 2011
355 Pages
Regency Historical Romance

Synopsis

Serena Donovan left London six years ago, her heart broken and her reputation ruined by devilishly handsome Jonathan Dane. Now, with her family’s future in peril, she reluctantly agrees to return to England and assume her late twin’s identity. The price? Marry a man she doesn’t love and spend the rest of her days living a lie.
Jonathan Dane, Earl of Stratford, has become an incorrigible rake, drinking, gambling-and trying to forget Serena Donovan. Yet the moment he’s introduced to the prim and proper “Meg”, he recognizes the sensual young woman who captured his heart. Haunted by his past mistakes, he refuses to lose Serena again. But convincing her to trust him is no easy task. Claiming his lost love means exposing the truth and destroying the life Serena has sacrificed everything to rebuild. With the future of all the Donovans at stake, and their undying passion capable of triggering yet another scandal, how much will Jonathan and Serena risk for a chance at true love?

My Review
Summary 
Serena left England six years ago, after the man she fell in love with broke her heart. But on her voyage home to the West Indies, her sister, Meg, falls into the turbulent waves, lost. Now Serena six years later, has no choice but to return to England, to pose as her sister “Meg” and to marry someone she doesn’t even love, and to live a life she knows she won’t be fully happy with. However she has her mother and her sisters welfare to think about. When she reaches England, she comes face to face with the one man that hurt her, Jonathan, the Earl of Stratford. Now she is facing a big dilemma, she is engaged to Will, who has no idea of her real identity, and one she must keep secret from, and deal with all the emotions that come swirling back with Jonathan back in her life. Serena has no idea how she is suppose to pull it off, but will she make the right choice that could benefit all parties involved? Or choose a path that would only destroy her?

The Hero (Jonathan Dane)
Jonathan, once fell in love with Serena, but because of pressure from his family and because he was young and foolish, betrayed the one woman that made him complete. When he came to his senses it was too late, and he lost her to the depths of the sea. Then he see’s “Meg” who has returned to England, who is engaged to one of his closest friends. But there is so many things about Meg that remind him of Serena, and he swears it is Serena he is looking at, not Meg. Jonathan knows he must convince her to trust in him again, and in the love they have always shared?

The Heroine (Serena Donovan)
When Serena first came to England, she fell hopelessly in love with Jonathan, and just when she thought things were finally falling into place for her, he betrays her in the worst way, and she flee’s England to go back home with her sister in tow. But when she loses the one person that has always been on her side and supported her, her life changes forever. Now she is coming back to England, and come face to face with Jonathan once again, and starts to feel mixed up inside, and doesn’t know whether or not to listen to her mind or to her heart?

My Thoughts 
Confessions Of An Improper Bride  is the first book in the Donovan Sisters series. I have come to just love Jennifer Haymore’s books. I just jumped right into this one, knowing that it was more than likely that I would enjoy it. I found that I truly enjoyed this one, there were so many aspects of the story that were fun and kept me engaged and involved in the story. I just loved how Haymore just reel’s you in, and keeps you satisfied with this complex plot, and strong characters. Jonathan is a very deep character, at first you wonder if you will really like him, but I was so on his side all the way. You can see his dedication and love he has for Serena, and the way the author portrays the feelings felt by these characters are heart wrenching. I definitely felt like this story was a very sensual and engaging romantic tale!! A Lovely Story That Will Make You Fall In Love Again!!

My Grade On This Book 
4 Blossoms

Heat Rating 
Warm

Other Books In The Series 
Once Upon A Wicked Night
Secrets Of An Accidental Duchess
Pleasures Of A Tempted Lady