The Lord Meets His Lady (Midnight Meetings #3) by Gina Cockle-Review, Excerpt & Giveaway
THE LORD MEETS HIS LADY
Midnight Meetings #3
by Gina Conkle
Release Date:December 5, 2017
Genre: adult, historial, romance
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 5, 2017
Lord Marcus Bowles has stained his family’s reputation for the last time. Only after spending a scandal-free year restoring some far-flung property can this second son return in good graces. But Marcus isn’t one to abandon a lone damsel on a dark country lane.
One stolen kiss and Genevieve Turner’s handsome midnight savior disappears. Typical. No matter, Gen is finally on the way to her new post, and hopefully to finding her grandmother as well. Instead she finds her mischievous hero is her new employer. Surely a few more kisses won’t hurt…
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REVIEW: 4 out of 5 for this reader folks!
Can we just pause for one quick moment and appreciate the cover of this book? I do love it when a historical romance author nails a cover. Some can come across as cheesy or cheap but this is a beautiful cover. Soft colours, hot characters with a tantalizing promise of sexy but not smutty. AND .. THAT DRESS!
The Lord Meets His Lady by Gina Conkle is the third book of her “Midnight Meetings” historical romance series, and while it absolutely can be read as a stand alone, I never recommend one do this, as why miss any opportunity to get a complete picture of a series? That being said, do not deprive yourself of a good story if previous books are an issue.
Lord Marcus Bowles has been a bad bad boy and is banished to seclusion for one too many scandals until he can sort himself out. He had been indulgent, is the second son, and is ready to go and learn his lesson properly this time. He will be living in one of his families older not so grande properties to keep himself out of scandal. He is loving by nature, kind even, playful, handsome but ready to turn things around and be a grown up. However, Marcus still has to be Marcus and rescuing a damsel in distress is truely too tempting to resist .. but this damsel may be his worst scandal yet.
Genevieve Turner has lived a hard life. She is the product of a mother who was a whore and died of the french pox and a father who’s identity she doesn’t know. She is also loving, kind, perhaps a little naive in some ways, and sadly, has had to resort to selling herself a time or two to make ends meet. She is eager to live a good life .. a better life. She was tricked into signing a contract (one that forces her life’s direction in a place she is not comfortable in), and when things comes to light she opts to dash away, assume a new identity and start a new life. This life never was suppose to include a stolen kiss, a man she is drawn to, more kisses and revealing truths that can affect a future she just started.
This was an a great book about two people meant for each other. They were complimentary, really suited each other and while yes you have a push and pull (let’s face it, the story would be boring without that), it wasn’t so dramatic I was rolling my eyes. I will say the story hung a little for me and there were times I was hoping the story would just get moving a little. However, Gina writes with detail, so the images you come up with in your mind are crisp. I also have to admit that I really like that Genevieve was sullied for the times she lived in, and despite that, love can still happen. It was such a stoic time that I like to read a little stolen happy stories like this.
A great book one can enjoy over the holidays and if historical romance is your go to genre then please do yourself a favour and check this one out!
HAPPY READING!
Copy supplied for review
Reviewed by Rachel T
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Marcus and Samuel rode along the pasture’s perimeter with an eye to the cottage. Miss Turner’s vibrant red cloak stood out against mellow sandstone. Shovel in hand, she jabbed the earth with determined thrusts. The weeds didn’t stand a chance.
“I assume we’re speaking of my housekeeper.” Marcus halted Khan. “A hardworking, respectable woman of excellent character. She’s done a fine job with Pallinsburn. I wouldn’t besmirch her honor with talk like that nor should you.”
Samuel rode on, his shoulders bouncing with laughter. “And every night she ascends to heaven on angel’s wings.”
If his friend saw right through him, how soon before others did?
“Came on strong, did I?”
Samuel pinched a small space between his thumb and forefinger. “A little.”
He urged his horse forward. “I don’t want her reputation damaged.”
“Should’ve thought about that before making her your housekeeper. People will talk.”
Marcus searched Miss Turner out again, a gust boxing his ears like some admonishing aunt.
Was it so wrong to want to help a woman in need?
His housekeeper cleared the last weedy invaders off his front step. Her serious exterior belied deep-seated passion, evidenced in the way she dove into every task. The enthusiasm fascinated him.
And yes, he admired her other parts.
“What will people talk about? Her youth?” he retorted. “Does a woman have to be long in the tooth to hold a decent position?”
“No, but it’d help if you were toothless. Or married.” Samuel stared ahead, the wind assaulting his queue. “We don’t set the rules, but we both know them.”
“You hired her, and you’re not a married man.”
Samuel’s gaze pinned him. “Nor do I have your unsavory reputation.”
“I’d wager my housekeeper has more honor, more determination in her little finger than any woman of my acquaintance,” he said fiercely. “Who I am should have no bearing on her.”
“Me thinks you doth protest too much…or whatever that drivel is. A clear sign you have it bad for her, but haven’t touched her. Yet.”
Why did Samuel hunt for sordid details? Likely he’d seen through Miss Turner with her low-cut bodices and saucy skirts. Didn’t matter. She worked hard. He didn’t care if she fit the proper housekeeper stamp or not.
He ought to buy a dull grey gown for her, if only to aid her reputation. Smiling against his collar, he guessed she wouldn’t wear it. Nor should she have to. One look at his red-cloaked gardener and he was certain of one thing: he’d do his anything to keep his friend, or any man, on the straight and narrow when it came to Miss Turner. She deserved a fresh start.
His housekeeper had nabbed a piece of his heart.
But the afternoon ride wasn’t meant to discuss his housekeeper’s allure. Samuel pulled his hat low, failing to look him in the eye.
“Quoting Shakespeare,” Marcus said. “You must be reading with Adam again.”
Copyright © 2017 The Lord Meets His Lady by Gina Conkle
Gina Conkle writes lush Viking romance and sensual Georgian romance. Her books always offer a fresh, addictive spin on the genre with the witty banter and sexual tension that readers crave. She grew up in southern California and despite all that sunshine, Gina loves books over beaches and stone castles over sand castles. Now she lives in Michigan with her favorite alpha male, Brian, and their two sons where she’s known to occasionally garden and cook.
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