The Guardian Duke by Jamie Carie

Goodreads Description:

The Guardian Duke is award-winning novelist Jamie Carie’s most exciting story yet, a uniquely arranged Regency-era romantic adventure where hero and heroine know each other through written letters but have yet to meet.

Gabriel, the Duke of St. Easton, is ordered by the King to take guardianship over Lady Alexandria Featherstone whose parents are presumed dead after failing to return from a high profile treasure hunt. But Alexandria ignores this royal reassignment, believing her parents are still alive and duly following clues that may lead to their whereabouts. Gabriel, pressured by what are actually the King’s ulterior motives, pursues her across windswept England and the rolling green hills of Ireland but is always one step behind.

When they do meet, the search for earthly treasure will pale in comparison to what God has planned for both of them.

My Rating:

My Review:

I was drawn in from the very beginning.  I loved the Duke, Gabriel, and felt for him with his hearing issues.  I've heard about seeing noise and it was very interesting to put that concept into this book.  I can't wait to read the second book to find out what he has.  As for Lady Alex, she is strong and brave and lucky to have the two men she found helping her.  I absolutely HATE cliffhanger ending and this book has one so be warned.  I was flipping the pages as fast as I could and then NOTHING...ARGH so frustrating.  I WANT MORE NOW!  The Mystery in this book is FANTASTIC! But to the book itself, Lady Alex is looking for her 2 parents who were hired by the Crown to find a missing manuscript.  Lord Gabriel is looking for Lady Alex because she is in danger and doesn't even know it.  I don't want to say too much but even with the cliffhanger ending it's a must read!

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Sexiest Man Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks

Goodreads Description:

The secret is out . . . Vampires do exist!

When a video reveals to the world that vampires live among us, it’s up to “young” vamp Gregori Holstein, VP of Marketing, to persuade the U.S. government to declare the video a hoax. But first the president wants a favor, one that requires Gregori to spend forty-eight hours in very close contact with the First Daughter.

Abby Tucker would rather spend her nights in a lab than attend her father’s state dinners. She’s dedicated her life to finding a cure that will save her dying mother and needs only two more ingredients. To find them, she’ll have to venture into the most dangerous region of the world—with a vampire. Her Armani-clad escort may be Undead, but he still makes her heart race. And the greatest danger won’t be the predatory hordes lying in wait for them; it will be her undying desire for the Sexiest Vampire Alive.

My Rating:

My Review:

This book made me laugh out loud and that is always a great sign!  I was so happy to read Gregori's story and it didn't disappoint!  Abigail, Abby to her friends, is the oldest daughter to the President and has dedicated her life to saving her mother, who is very sick.  When Gregori is told he has to talk to the President and convince him that Vampires are harmless he didn't expect to meet Abby and have his life flipped upside down.  In an effort to win a understanding with the US Government, The President asks Gregori to help Abby get material needed in China to help her try and save her mother's life.  This is action and romance, and both are right in line with the others in the series.  And if you are a fan of Gregori, like I was, you should most definitely read this book!

One Night is Never Enough by Anne Mallory

Goodread Description:

From the first glimpse he knew he must have her — even if only for a single night . . .

Powerful, ruthless, seductive—the lord of London’s underworld—Roman Merrick gets anything he wants . . . and he burns for Charlotte Chatsworth, a polished jewel in the glittering ton. So he engages her debt-ridden gambler father in a game of chance, wagering ten thousand pounds against one night with the man’s exquisite daughter. And Roman Merrick never loses.

But one night is never enough . . .

Charlotte is devastated to learn that her reprobate father has lost her in a card game to the most dangerous man she’s ever met. With the threat of ruin behind every corner, Charlotte embarks upon a perilous path with the man she cannot forget. But in truth, it’s Roman who has everything to lose—for a game undertaken for pleasure alone soon has him gambling his heart. And love and passion unleashed could bring his great, dark empire tumbling down . . .

My Rating:

My Review:

Great second book in the series. The characters of the first book make appearances but aren't overpoweringly present.  I love the dynamic between Roman and Charlotte.  I love Charlotte's strength and selflessness as well as her hidden depth.  Roman's character reveals more as the book goes on and I highly enjoyed what I read!  Roman and Charlotte are from two different worlds and seem to be different in every way.  However, Roman see's Charlotte is drowning and needs to fly and he helps her realize it's possible to be herself and be just a little selfish.  I loved their romance, and Roman's little notes.  Highly recommend.  Perfectly laid out and paced!

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Blurb:

I am Gwen Frost, and I have a Gypsy gift. It’s called psychometry – that’s a fancy way of saying that I see images in my head and get flashes of other people’s memories off almost everything I touch, even guys.

My gift makes me kind of nosy. Okay, okay, maybe a lot nosy–to the point of obsession sometimes. I want to know everything about everyone around me. But even I don’t want to know the secrets my friend Paige is hiding or the terrible loss that will send me to a new school – Mythos Academy, where the teachers aren’t preparing us for the SATs, but to battle Reapers of Chaos. Now I have no friends and no idea how my gift fits in with all these warrior whiz kids. The only thing I do know is that my life is never, ever going to be the same…

A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens

Goodreads Description:

All of Regency London knows that no Cynster male would ever walk away from a lady in distress...but their protection can come at a tantalizingly high price. And now, Stephanie Laurens has created her boldest Cynster yet--Gabriel--a man who has known the pleasure of many women, but who has given his heart to no one.

She was desperate for his help...

When a mysterious lady, her face hidden by a black veil, begs Gabriel Cynster for his help, he cannot refuse her plea. For despite her disguise, Gabriel finds the woman alluring and he is powerless to deny her. But he exacts payment as only a Cynster would demand: with each piece of information he uncovers, she must pay him--in the form of a kiss.

He was powerlerss to resist...

Lady Alathea Morwellan knows Gabriel is intrigued, but despite the sparks that fly between them, they have never passed a civil moment together. Yet as the stakes get higher, so does Gabriel's desire for payment. And with each overpowering kiss, each passionate embrace, Alathea knows that she will not be able to resist his ultimate seduction...but what will happen when she reveals the truth?

My Rating:

My Review:

Great 5th book in the Cynster Series.  In this Gabriel and Alathea find their way to each other.  They were childhood friends then at around 12 years old they started to feel differently and ever since would be on edge with each other.  Neither understood that it was attraction and love they shared for each other until one season 20 years later!  The mystery of proving the Central East African Gold Company a fraud brings them closer together and adds great action to the story.  I loved Alathea's character, she was mature and strong willed but fragile in a way.  Gabriel was a smart strong willed gentleman and like all Cynster's went after what he wanted and would not take no for an answer!  The romance is hot and written very well.  I didn't think there was too much description like in some novels and I thought the pace and lay out of the story was perfect.  The only reason I gave it a 4.5 out of 5 is because I didn't feel satisfied at the end.  I don't know what it was thought, maybe it was too rushed.  Also I'd have liked to have read a hint to Lucifer's story.  Can't wait to read his story!

2012 Krazy Kleypas Reading Challenge

Category Five
Kleypas Krazy
The Kleypas Addiction has full control! You find yourself thinking about the books all the time waiting impatiently for your next fix, started calling all the heroines by your own name... You are beyond saving and loving every word of it!----It's true I am beyond saving and I do love every word of it!!!!!

Books I will be Reading:

1) Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1) (Re-Read)
2) It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) (Re-Read)
3) Devil in Winter (Wallflowers #3) (Re-Read)
4) Scandal in Spring (Wallflowers, #4) (Re-Read)
5) A Wallflower Christmas (Wallflowers, #5) (Re-Read)
6) Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) (Re-Read)
7) Seduce Me at Sunrise (The Hathaways, #2) (Re-Read)
8) Tempt Me at Twilight (The Hathaways, #3) (Re-Read)
9) Married By Morning (The Hathaways #4) (1st time read)
10) Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) (Re-Read)
11) Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) (Re-Read)
12) Rainshadow Road (Friday Harbor, #2) (1st time read)
13) Griffin Bay (Friday Harbor, #3) (1st time read)
14) Dream Lake (Friday Harbor, #4) (1st time read)
15) Suddenly You (Re-Read)
16) Someone to Watch Over Me (Bow Street Runners, #1) (Re-Read)
17) Lady Sophia's Lover (Bow Street Runners, #2) (1st time read)
18) Worth Any Price (Bow Street Runners, #3) (1st time read)