Short Book Review-The Accidental Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren

The Accidental Mistress
Mistress Trilogy (2)
Tracy Anne Warren
Ballantine Books
Paperback
Published November 27 2007
343 Pages
Acquired: Library Borrowed
Regency Historical Romance
ISBN: 978-0-345-49540-2
Authors Website

Synopsis 
He will expose her masquerade, but she will expose his heart.

To escape an arranged marriage, spirited Lily Bainbridge has staged her own death, and, disguised as a boy, she fled to London and a life of freedom. Yet her plans to live masquerade as an independent widow are thwarted by an encounter with a powerful and dangerously attractive marquis who wants to make her his mistress. Lily is afraid that if she gives him her innocence, he’ll steal her heart.

Having agreed to a marriage of convenience to honor his family duty, Ethan Andarton, the Marquis of Vessey, has no intention of abandoning his rakish ways. Then fate intervenes in the guise of an impetuous young lady–a woman bold enough to scheme her way to London, who tempts him with her mystery and her sensuality. Kiss after kiss, caress after tender caress, Ethan vows to discover all of Lily’s hidden secrets. For beneath the layers of her clever ruse lies a burning passion that will ignite a tempestuous love neither of them can deny.

My Review

Lily Bainbridge, is desperate to escape a arranged marriage. So she fakes her death, to escape her step father and his schemes, and dresses as a boy until she gets to London. On her way, she meets Ethan, the Marquis of Vessey, a man who tempts her in a way she has never been tempted before. But she manages to resist him until she gets to London. Then she receives her inheritance, and poses as a widow, to escape detection from her past. But then she comes across Ethan once again, and soon she can’t resist his charm or rakish ways, and gives into temptation, to be his lover. At first she is afraid that he will break her heart, but she can’t seem to stop being with him…he makes her feel passion and desire, and she feels more alive than ever.  The Accidental Mistress is the second book in the trilogy, and what a sweet story this one is. Not my favorite by the author, but still quite enjoyable.  I really loved seeing this couple together, and its the type of story that you can just enjoy on a calm day, and I loved the style of this author once again….she has astounded me with her writing. I just can’t seem to resist her books…each and every one is charming and this story was beyond delectable. I had fun with Ethan….such a bad boy he is….but sweet and tender too. He may be a rake of the highest order, but he also is soft as a marshmallow when it comes to Lily. A story to impress and delight you…and keep you coming back for more!! UTTERLY  CHARMING!!

My Grade 
4 Blossoms

Heat Rating 
Warm

Other Books In Series 
My Fair Mistress
His Favorite Mistress

Book Review-My Fair Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren

My Fair Mistress
Mistress Trilogy (1)
Tracy Anne Warren
Ballatine Books
Paperback
Published October 2007
411 Pages
Victorian Historical Romance
ISBN: 978-0-345-49539-6
Authors Website

Synopsis
He drives a hard bargain, but the pleasure is all hers.

London financier Rafe Pendragon has a reputation for ruthlessness, and exotic beauty Julianna Hawthorne is determined to clear the debt her brother owes him. Captivated by Rafe’s virile good looks, weakened by his intoxicating mix of danger and sensuality, Julianna boldly agrees to Rafe’s shocking terms: six months as his mistress. As Rafe’s intense green eyes pierce her body and set it afire, Julianna can only imagine what emotions his kiss may unleash.

Surrendering to the pleasures of seduction and carnal delight, Rafe never anticipated that love would be the cost of his bargain. When he realizes that a vindictive enemy may harm Julianna should their clandestine liaison be exposed, Rafe must choose between loving her and protecting her. To save his fair mistress, Rafe must risk what he has already lost: his heart.

My Review

When Julianna hears that her brother has been gambling, a big debt, that he is unable to pay off. She sets off to see Rafe Pendragon, one of the major financiers in London. When she goes to Rafe trying to work out a deal, he will only except one things: full payment of the debt or have her as his mistress for six months, and she agrees against her better judgment, but there is something about Rafe that calls to her. Julianna was married for five years before she became a widow, and since that time has never thought of another man, until Rafe. As he shows her the pleasures of the bedroom, they start to form a bond to each other, sharing deep secrets, and for the first time Julianna finds herself being able to share with Rafe what she can’t share with others, every part of herself. But Rafe has a enemy, a brother, who despises him. Afraid that if he continues a relationship with Julianna that her life may be put in danger….he has to decide what is the better course of action…choose to be with Julianna or set her aside for her own protection…

My Fair Mistress is the first book in this trilogy, Tracy Anne Warren, is one of those authors you can enjoy her stories over and over again. My Fair Mistress is a prime example of what makes me love romances, especially the historical genre. She brings characters to life, and in my opinion, this is one of her best works. Although I will say there hasn’t been a book of hers that I have read that I didn’t enjoy immensely…but there was something so sensual and poignant about this story. Its not your typical mistress romance…in fact upon reading this, you see more of a slow and sweet romance story that just pulls at your heartstrings. Rafe is a illegitimate son of a Lord, but his father died, and his brother kicked his mother off the property that she was living at, and as Rafe was making a name for himself in the financial world, his brother sought revenge. Rafe will do anything to protect those he loves. What he doesn’t expect is to fall in love with his mistress, but he finds Julianna a woman of beauty and caring, a woman that doesn’t deceive, and she is like a breath of fresh air for Rafe. But soon his past starts to take over his future, and will he be able to find a future with the woman that he truly loves and would do anything for?

I found myself falling in love with Rafe and Julianna with each chapter. In the first half of the story, there is quite a few bedroom scenes, but nothing too explicit, just sweet and charming, and even though its sensual there is a sense of friendship and affection forming between the two, scenes were they are playful together (those were my favorites) just seeing a emotional connection form with the physical.  One of the things I really admired about this story, was the focus on the emotional bond between these two, the love story was the priority, and it was so tender seeing these two come together. They go through some rough patches, but when I finished it…I had the feeling of pure satisfaction and I wanted to read it again I loved it so much. Overall a winning romance that stole my heart, and a story to win yours!! EMOTIONALLY RIVETING!!

My Grade
5 Blossoms

Heat Rating
Warm

Other Books In Series
The  Accidental Mistress
His Favorite Mistress

Short Book Review-His Favorite Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren

His Favorite Mistress
Mistress Trilogy (3)
Tracy Anne Warren
Ballantine Books
Paperback
Acquired: Library
Published December 2007
356 Pages
Regency Historical Romance
ISBN: 978-0-345-49541-9
Authors Website 

Synopsis 
Vivacious Gabriella St. George is penniless yet proud. Thanks to the benevolence of a generous relative, she gets a chance for a new life in London, never dreaming that it will entangle her in a sensual battle of wills with an irresistible rogue who doesn’t believe in love. With one scorching caress, Anthony Black invites Gabriella to share his bed. But she wants his heart and his name, so the determined beauty embarks on a daring game of seduction to win both.

Firmly committed to the pleasures of bachelorhood, Tony Black, Duke of Wyvern, has no intention of offering to any woman more than shared moments of erotic delight. But Gabriella tests his mettle, undermines his resolve, and cracks the ice around his heart with each sweet smile, teasing glance, and rapturous kiss. Suddenly a man who relishes only carnal pleasures must confront the unexpected: a passion that may lead to everlasting love.

My Review 

His Favorite Mistress is the third in the this trilogy, and I haven’t read her older trilogy’s yet, so I was really excited to see how this one compared with her other books I have had a pleasure of reading and what a wild and fun romance!! It starts out with the heroine get a chance with a new life, and along the way meets Tony, the Duke of Wyvern. Tony can’t help but be drawn to Gabriella yet at first all he wants is to have her in his bed. But with each embrace he starts to slowly fall in love with her. But a mistake might cost him everything. His Favorite Mistress was such a unique story and this was such a interesting take on the way the plot unraveled and there is such a sweet connection between them on each page, and such intense emotion happens with these two and it gets pretty  crazy but the story comes together in such a satisfying way that it capture your heart. A STUNNING TALE TO ENTHRALL!!!

My Grade 
5 Blossoms

Heat Rating 
Warm

Other Books In Series 
My Fair Mistress
The Accidental Mistress