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K. A. Merikan
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“How does one start a relationship with another man when it is forbidden?”
“One needs to decide that the other man is worth dying for."
Cornwall, 1785
Sir Evan Penhart. Baronet. Highwayman. Scoundrel.
Julian Reece. Writer. Wastrel. Penniless.
No one forces Julian Reece to marry. Not his father, not his brother. No one.
When he is thrust into a carriage heading for London to meet his future bride, his way out comes in the form of an imposing highwayman, riding a horse as black as night. Julian makes a deal with the criminal, but what he doesn’t expect is that despite the title of baronet, the robber turns out to be no gentleman.
Sir Evan Penhart is pushed into crime out of desperation, but the pact with a pretty, young merchant’s son turns out to have disastrous consequences. Not only is Evan left broke, but worse yet, Julian opens up a Pandora’s box of passions that are dark, needy, and too wild to tame. With no way to lock them back in, rash decisions and greedy desire lead to a tide that wrecks everything in its way.
But Julian might actually like all the sinful, carnal passion unleashed on him. How can he admit this though, even to himself, when a taste of the forbidden fruit could have him end up with a noose around his neck? And with highway robbery being a hanging offense and the local constable on their back, Julian could lose Evan before he can decide anything about the nature of his desires.
Themes: highwayman, abduction, ransom, forbidden love, self-discovery, danger, crime, Cornwal, Britain, England, Georgian
WARNING: Steamy content. Contains violence, distressing scenes, abuse, offensive language, and morally ambiguous protagonists.
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As niece of the king, Elise Lysander cares about two things: sneaking into gambling dens, and avoiding an advantageous marriage at all costs. When her uncle holds the life of her deathly ill father over her head, reluctantly, Elise puts her fate into the hands of Legion Grey, the handsome and mysterious dowry negotiator. He may be arrogant and infuriating, but soon Legion incites a blistering, forbidden passion she can’t ignore.
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Great concept, poor execution on the writing side
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This Earl of Mine
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Shipping heiress Georgiana Caversteed is done with men who covet her purse more than her person. Even worse than the ton’s lecherous fortune hunters, however, is the cruel cousin determined to force Georgie into marriage. If only she could find a way to be...widowed? Georgie hatches a madcap scheme to wed a condemned criminal before he’s set to be executed. All she has to do is find an eligible bachelor in prison to marry her, and she’ll be free.
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Not Sexy!
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A Duke in the Night
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The first novel in a new historical romance series from Kelly Bowen.
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Struggled with this book. Good Narration
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Lucy Waltham is hunting for a husband, but she needs some target practice. She turns to her brother's cold-as-ice best friend, Jeremy Trescott, the earl of Kendall, to test her seductive wiles on him before setting her sights on another man. But her practice kisses spark a smoldering passion - one that could send all her plans up in smoke.
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GREAT til Ch. 26 (Warning & Reason for 3 Stars!)
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Some Enchanted Evening
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One of Scotland's most dangerous men, Robert MacKenzie is dazzled by the enchanting beauty who rides into the town he is sworn to defend. Though he is wary of the exquisite stranger, Clarice stirs emotions within him that Robert buried deeply years before. And now he must have her at any cost, vowing to gain her trust through the powers of his sensuous seduction. Torn between her need to protect her secrets and her aching desire for the dark, tormented earl of Hepburn, Clarice is pulled into Robert's glamorous world . . . and into his perilous plan for justice and revenge.
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Dodd! So glad she put in audible!
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Lord of the White Hell: Book One
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Kiram Kir-Zaki may be considered a mechanist prodigy among his own people, but when he becomes the first Haldiim ever admitted to the prestigious Sagrada Academy, he is thrown into a world where power, superstition and swordplay outweigh even the most scholarly of achievements. But when the intimidation from his Cadeleonian classmates turns bloody, Kiram unexpectedly finds himself befriended by Javier Tornesal, the leader of a group of cardsharps, duelists and lotharios who call themselves Hellions.
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#NarratorMotivated
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Miss Amelia Hathaway, a beautiful and strong-willed spinster, has looked after her unruly younger siblings ever since the death of her parents. Romance is the last thing on her mind. But when reckless brother inherits a title, the Hathaways are flung into the unfamiliar world of the English peerage. And Amelia, who’s always refused to lean on anyone’s shoulder, finds herself turning to a sexy, dark-haired stranger for help.
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It’s a No for me.
- By Kathleen H. on 06-25-20
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For exactly one season, Lady Charlotte Wentworth played the biddable female the ton expected - and all it got her was society's mockery and derision. Now she's determined to be in charge of her own future. So when an unwanted suitor tries to manipulate her into an engagement, she has a plan. He can't claim to be her fiancé if she's engaged to someone else. Even if it means asking for help from the last man she would ever marry.
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Sweet and steamy. Can’t wait for more.
- By smillerburg on 10-30-20
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You’ve Got Plaid
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Brogan Grant, a Jacobite soldier, fought savagely on the battlefield and barely escaped capture. On the run, Brogan comes across what he thinks is a spy - a bonny lass disguised as a lad, who happens to be the daughter of his clan’s enemy. He admires her bravery, but he knows what can happen to a woman alone in a war-ravaged land. Fiona MacBean is determined to do her part to ensure there’s a Scottish king. In disguise, she delivers coded messages to rebels. There’s only one thing impeding her mission - a striking Highlander hell-bent on sending her home.
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Not so much
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Deception of a Highlander
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Scottish romance doesn't get much steamier - or more dangerous - than a spy hunting her quarry and losing her heart to him instead. To pay a seemingly impossible debt, Mariel Brandon has become a spy for Aaron, one of England's deadliest minds. Aaron's latest mission for the sharp-witted and daring Mariel is to find two people in a heavily fortified castle on the Isle of Skye, a castle headed by the clan MacDonald and the powerful Kieran.
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So good....
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Between Wrath and Mercy
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After her daughter is kidnapped, Emmeline Highclere—a thirty-four-year-old mother living in isolation with memories and grief her only companion—must do everything in her limited power and divine abilities to get the girl back. Emmeline believes her daughter, Elora, is the Beloved—the conduit with goddess-granted divine abilities prophesied to bring peace to the Three Kingdoms. Because the last person thought to be the Beloved was brutally murdered by the enemy kingdom of Folterra, Emmeline has dedicated the last sixteen years to hiding her daughter and keeping her safe.
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Quite possibly my all time favorite book.
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Beyond Scandal and Desire
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- Narrated by: Kate Reading
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At birth, Mick Trewlove, the illegitimate son of a duke, was handed over to a commoner. Despite his lowly upbringing, Mick has become a successful businessman, but all his wealth hasn’t satisfied his need for revenge against the man who still won’t acknowledge him. What else can Mick do but destroy the duke’s legitimate son - and woo the heir’s betrothed into his own unloving arms.... Orphaned and sheltered, Lady Aslyn Hastings longs for a bit of adventure. With her intended often preoccupied, Aslyn finds herself drawn to a handsome man who seems to understand her so well.
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Excellent
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- Stephanie VO
- 03-22-20
Amazing Historical!
This is such an amazing historical listen. I love Evan and Julian. They are so HOT and I just love listening to their story. James Reily has done such an amazing job with this narration. This is the first time I listen to one of his narration and I absolutely love. He definitely pulled me into this story and I just love the way he does these characters voices.
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- Samantha Cato
- 04-14-20
Fantastic!
This one was absolutely bloody fantastic!! KA Merikan wrote a masterpiece with this novel. I felt as though I was there...it was full of intrigue and action...just lovely all the way through! I also loves this narrator...he was new to me but he did a great job!
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- nolmstym
- 03-24-20
Epic tale
This is an epic historical tale. It is massive. So much happens. Evan and Julian are great together and have to go thru so much. I usually don't like longer audios, but this one just flows, so much action and suspense and hotness. This was a new narrator for me, and when it first started I wasn't sure if I liked him, but by the end of the first chapter I thought he was perfect for this book.
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- save our wildlife
- 04-19-20
Excellent
This book was better than I expected. The story didn't lag and the ending was so good. If you are looking for a regency story you will love this one.
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- Sacheen
- 07-31-22
Good if you can get past poor choices by the MC's.
If you can get past the lack of judgement made at times by the characters, the book does have redeeming qualities.
As with other books by these two talented women you can look forward to interesting characters, lovely world building and lots of🔥🔥🔥 sex!
*Spoilers*
While I enjoyed the story overall I really hate it when characters that should know better make obviously stupid choices. While I'd like to blame the characters for these flaws, sadly I cannot. Which of course leaves only the authors to be frustrated with. It drove me crazy that after losing one lover to a horrific fate Evan chose to fool around with Julienne in places where they could so easily have been caught. Then, falsely believing that Julienne had escaped but with no evidence to the contrary, Evan outright tells the coppers that Julienne was his lover. BEYOND stupid! Maybe it's just me, but I have little tolerance for this kind of B.S. in novels that I read. Maybe it's my advancing age that ever finds me less tolerant of idiots.
These authors have so many other books that thankfully don't have such completely stupid M.C.'s, "Feel my Pain", "The Kings of Hell MC", etc., that it was a real shame to have been sooooo let down with this one.
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- RACHEL REED
- 01-27-21
An MM opposites attract Historical romance!
I loved this Historical themed MM novel.
It was very different from K.A Merikan's work and I can't help craving for more.
The setting of the story and the plot was engaging and pretty authentic.
Sir Evan was dashing, tall dark and Handsome and I loved the mysterious vibe about him.
Julian was the definition of a pretty canary. I loved his personality and how well he completed Evan.
This has been one of my favorite reads by this author and listening to this has been a whole new experience.
The narration was enjoyable and brilliant!
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- Bad wolf
- 08-23-20
it's an up and down
her books always have a great ending but the The journey is always a ride.
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- Meg
- 04-02-20
Entertaining
**Trigger warning** On page dub/con or non/con, depending on your personal opinion.
I think the idea of the story is kind of unique because of the original highwayman. Sir Evan is a recluse, trying to save the family home his brother almost lost, and keep his few retainers. Julien has been living a life of leisure, gaming and drinking, with the occasional prostitute thrown in. He's never been satisfied with the latter, so he mainly sticks with the former.
Julien strikes an unusual bargain with the highwayman that attacks the carriage carrying him off to a future he abhorres. The two men strike up an uneasy friendship after one unfortunate evening. Julien finds himself worrying more about the man who has introduced him to new ideas than his old aspirations.
Overall, the story was entertaining, and the romance was paced well.
The narration was jarring at first. I really did not like it at first, as I am used to a more calm and maybe quieter? voice with historical British stories. I did become accustomed to the narrator after a while, and still enjoyed the story.
*I received a free copy of this audiobook from grr.reviews and I am leaving my honest opinion.*
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- Alex
- 03-21-20
Interesting Historical
I enjoyed the character growth in this book. The historical setting was well executed. Great narration. Julian really grew up on the page. The commitment between the characters was lovely. Both had strong motivation for their not always smart actions throughout. Great read. The first sexual encounter between the two leads was a bit dubcon, so there are some readers who might not enjoy that, but the characters did work through the issue together and it wasn't swept away as inconsequential. Overall a great read.
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- Leo
- 03-28-20
A double whammy !!
5 Blue roses
5 Blue Flames
Narrator James Reily delivered this awesome fucking work of art on a shiny silver platter! I gobbled up every crumb off his beautiful English cadence. My God, where has he been? I couldn’t get enough of him. Kudo’s to the authors for choosing such a fitting narrator.
Aaand, here is where I get lyrical. Bla, Bla, Bla, fishpaste, it was good. Get the audiobook or suffer a bleak existence. Done!
Additionally, to show you my enthusiasm, I am choosing this audiobook as the Audiobook of the month!
Hooray! Thanks Mel,, I am sure Master will love this audiobook.
You know, he likes to use candles on my ass. He buggers me now and then with them until I scream, and my ass can profess that. Master also loves a good hanging,,, the erotic kind. Not what happened to poor Sir Evan Penhart, though.
Stay tuned to see if Master rewards me!
(March 2020 audiobook of the month – Straight as a Wheel also by K.A. Merikan – This is not favouritism, they are just that good. So, no jealousy)
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