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The Price of Temptation by Harmony Williams – a Review

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The Price of Temptation by Harmony Williams – a Review

 

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Lily Darling knew that marrying a con man was a risk, but her new husband swore those days were behind him. Then he disappears without a word, taking all of her money with him. So when her scoundrel of a husband mysteriously returns, years later, hoping to set things right, Lily guards her heart. But curse the man for being just as breathlessly handsome as the day she last saw him.

Adam Darling never meant to leave his innocent, beautiful wife, but if he hadn’t, he would’ve been sent to prison and Lily’s good reputation destroyed. He can’t blame her for hating him, and now that he’s back, he’ll do whatever he must to prove he never stopped loving her, even if it takes the rest of his life.

But when Lily is blackmailed by someone from their past, she wonders if the reason Adam abandoned her is more complex than a simple con. To find the truth, though, she’ll need to do the impossible—trust him—and with the attraction simmering between them hotter than ever, getting too close could get her burned…

 

Review:

The Price of Temptation is a historical romance by Harmony Williams.  Adam Darling is newly married to his wife Lily. When someone from his past shows up and forces him to betray his wife by abandoning her and stealing her dowry.  Shortly after her husband betrays her she loses her father. This leaves her in debt and the threat of debtors prison looming.

That is until four years later when her husband suddenly reappears in town. Adam refuses at first to tell his wife where he has been and what he has been up to?  And Lily has a hard time wanting to trust him again. But with a blackmailer after Lily, Adam stays and decides to try and help her and her family. But will Lily be able to trust him again? And can they work together to take down the one person who threatens the very lives?

The characters were deeply in love until Adam is basically torn from his wife Lily. And he will do anything to protect his wife. But will Lily ever be able to trust him again? Will their love be able to overcome their pasts?

Highly enjoyable book, beautifully written. 

Reviewed by Erin

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How to Ruin your Reputation in Ten Days by Harmony Williams – a Review

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How to Ruin your Reputation in Ten Days by Harmony Williams – a Review

 

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In 1814 London, England, a lady is defined as a demure, delicate flower. Miss Francine Annesley is not that lady. If men were like plants, she would have a garden of admirers to choose from instead of the thorn in her side since childhood, Julian Beckwith. But she would make an even worse nun than she does a lady, which will be her fate if she can’t dig up a husband before the Season ends. However, Julian is not an option.

With only ten short days left in the Season, Francine doesn’t have time to waste on petty squabbles or knee-weakening kisses, even if Julian’s offer to fulfill her every wish rouses her curiosity. It seems men are more complicated than plants. Too bad love bloomed at the most inconvenient of times…

 

Review:

How to Ruin Your Reputation in Ten Days begins with only ten days left in the Season.  Francine is attending a party at which her parents are hoping that she finds an appropriate suitor.  After five Seasons without an offer, their hopes of her picking someone are faltering.  Francine is determined not to enter into a loveless relationship with someone who is more interested in her dowry than they are in her.  As Francine skirts the people and their boring conversations at the party trying to get away from unwanted suitors, she makes her way outside and into the garden.  She soon finds herself in an awkward position and snags her dress on a thorny bush and eventually gets herself freed, only to come face to face with none other than her childhood friend, Julian Beckwith.  The two of them had been exchanging letters for the last few years, but he suddenly stopped replying, which hurt her more than she wanted to let on.

As things progress, there is no denying the pull between them, but when Francine discovers the reason he stopped replying to her letters, she is shattered.  To make matters even worse, her father has had it with her not choosing a suitor and issues an ultimatum:  pick a suitable suitor by the end of the Season or you’re going to the convent!  (Harsh much?!?!)  Seems he’s had it with her independent ways and the fact the she always seems to get caught in the most awkward and inappropriate situations.  Unfortunately, said situations have made her the gossip of the ton, and her father is DONE.

How to Ruin Your Reputation in Ten Days is a nicely written tale with two great characters.  I loved Francine.  I loved her independent streak that warred with her wanting to please her parents, who in my opinion, were sorely lacking in the parenting department.  I also loved her devotion to her friends and to Julian.  She also made me laugh.  Julian was great as well.  Once we find out the back story as to why he’d stopped responding to her letters, your heart broke a little.  You also wanted to box his ears a little!  The two of them together will melt your heart.  With all of that said, I have to admit that the story I’m most anxious for is her friend, Mary’s.  That one has great potential and I can’t imagine how she’ll be tamed, seeing as she is one of the most inappropriate (for the time) and independent characters I’ve read in years.  I have my fingers crossed that her story will not disappoint.  If you’re a fan of historicals, this series is a nice read.   Well done, Harmony Williams!

Reviewed by Vickie

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How to Play the Game of Love by Harmony Williams – a Review

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How to Play the Game of Love by Harmony Williams – a Review

 

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He’s everything she thinks she doesn’t want.

When Miss Rose Wellesley’s father threatens an arranged marriage, she knows she’d better settle on a choice quickly or end up having no say in who she marries. Fortunately, she’s garnered a rare invitation to Lady Dunlop’s “Week of Love” house party, an annual affair notorious for matchmaking. Her plans to expedite a proposal would go smoothly if not for the brash younger sister she must chaperone, her outspoken, disagreeable best friend, and the bullish Lord Hartfell who seems determined to dog her every step.

Lord Hartfell embodies every last thing Rose dislikes in a man. He’s domineering, tenacious, argumentative, and a little too casual with his nudity for her tastes. Worst of all, Rose can’t seem to get him—or his kisses—out of her mind.

Rose is determined to find a more appropriate husband, even if her heart disagrees with how unsuitable the stubborn lord is…

 

Review:

How to Play the Game of Love begins with Rose arriving at Lady Dunlop’s house party.  She and her sister, along with a couple of friends, are there for the week.  A very long week……..  Rose has her sights set on one man who is supposed to be in attendance as well.  As the festivities begin, she is bound and determined to not only catch his eye, but to wrangle a proposal out of him as well.  However, when he appears to have his sights set on someone else, coupled with the fact that he has a war to return to, Rose grows almost desperate.  She tries to orchestrate “chance” meetings with him, only to be thwarted at every turn.  It seems Lord Hartfell has made it his mission to keep her busy, if only she knew why….

How to Play the Game of Love has a good premise.  Rose is determined to find her own husband, and I was on board with that.  The supporting characters were interesting as well.  I’m also all in for a stubborn woman wanting to make her own way, but Rose pushed stubborn so hard, she looked like a spoiled brat.  The saving grace for me was Lord Hartfell.  The way he stayed true to his cause and his pursuit of Rose was nicely written.  I loved the way he handled her tantrums (albeit too many!) and I loved the way he fell for her.  There were parts that were truly funny, especially the last quarter of the book.  I know this is historical, but the way the “Week of Love” was handled was just too much. There were so many games the hostess had them play that I grew bored after the first few.  With all of that said, the author did a good job keeping the story flowing, but it was just too long with all of the games and such.  I do look forward to giving this series another go, because as I said earlier, the supporting characters were very interesting and I look forward to seeing who is up next.

Reviewed by Vickie

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