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1. It must be posted on a Thursday.
2. It must be a historical romance novel published before October 3, 2008.
I decided to join in on this meme because I wanted to share my historical favorites. Since I started reading historicals in 2007, this is perfect!
This week, I am featuring Secret Desires of a Gentleman by Laura Lee Guhrke published on September 30, 2008.
Once Upon a Time…
Maria Martingale was going to elope. But Phillip Hawthorne, Marquess of Kayne, put a stop to those plans when he learned his younger brother intended to marry a cook’s daughter. Now, twelve years later, Maria discovers that the man who holds her fate in his hands is none other than the haughty gentleman who sent her packing—and he’s as handsome and arrogant as ever.
Happily Ever After?
Always the proper gentleman, Phillip will do anything to protect his family from scandal, and when Maria dares to move in right next door, he knows scandal will surely follow. She is as tempting as he remembered . . . and the more he sees her, the harder it is for Phillip to keep his own secret desire for her a secret.
This is one of my favorite books by Laura Lee. I haven’t actually reviewed this yet but I have read this book multiple times. I love the Aristocrat falling in love with the help trope and this book doesn’t disappoint at all. Plus, anything about baking is yummy, right?
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I FINALLY read The Other Half of the Grave and I am kicking myself for waiting this long to read Bones’ POV! Halfway to the Grave was all in Cat’s POV and I was just so curious on what Bones’ was thinking – because let’s face it, Cat was very immature in Halfway and I couldn’t imagine a master vampire like Bones would put up with her.
The Other Half of the Grave did not disappoint. I love reading the book from Bones’ POV because now we know his thoughts and how he was reacting to Cat’s antics – as frustrating as Cat is! There are also new scenes here because this is Bones’ POV. It gave me another insight into what Bones was thinking.
If you are a fan of the Night Huntress series, then I highly recommend that you read Bones’ POV! If you can read this book alternatively with the OG books in the series, it would even be more immersing.
[Full review on blog. Link in bio]
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥💥
Cover Love: ❤❤❤❤
Audiobook: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
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I also loved this book as well. It had plenty of delicious romance in it!!
Oooo~ I love the banner! A very great way to add your own touch to the meme!
And I so love these olden day covers~ well, they’re not that old but it just brings back memories.
But I haven’t read this from Laura so it’s great to know you loved it!
Thanks! I hope the meme authors don't mind my adding my own banner 🙂
This is a definite must read from Laura. The first 3 books in the series are very good. The only one I did not like was the one with Daisy.
I miss Laura Lee Guhrke! She writes fantastic historical romance novels.
I know right?! She's doing her American Heiress series now which is okay. I haven't read anything that really blew me away, though. 🙁
Great choice. I also loved this one as well. But I have found that she does very well on all the books I have read from her so far. Happy reading.
I know. I'm not a fan of contemporaries so I haven't read any of her new series
Hi, Zeee!
Agree about bakers! I went through a phase where I read romances with baking/cooking in them. (Lauren Royal's Temptations series features a heroine who also bakes yummy sweets. ^_^)
I love this series from Laura Lee Guhrke!
Good to know! I'll check out Lauren Royal's books! Thanks Tin!
Oh this one is just wonderful!! I really love this author. Phillip is just a delicious hero, one to make your toes curl!! 🙂