Saturday, October 6, 2018

True as Fate

GIVEAWAY
EAKES, LAURIE ALICE
TRUE AS FATE

Lady Chloe Ashford detests going to balls, loathes social pretense, and finds the very idea of hunting for a husband obscene. But she has an even more scandalous secret: she once helped an American -- the enemy -- escape from Dartmoor Prison. Now it's three years later, and Ross Trenerry is back -- and in trouble again. So is her traitorous heart. He doesn't know she's the one responsible for sending him to a second prison, and she has no intention of telling him.

A former privateer, Ross's legendary luck has finally run out. Only one woman lies between him and freedom. He desperately needs Chloe's help to prove he hasn't committed treason, but he's distracted by the passion that flares between them.

They set out on a cross-country adventure together to prove Ross's innocence, but peril soon dogs their heels. As they race to reach their appointed rendezvous on time, they must fight their growing attraction and focus on discovering who is behind this deadly plot. Will they finally admit their love and put the pieces together before it's too late?

My Review:
published in 2017
My thanks to my public library for keeping me in astounding retro reads like this one!

Treachery, intrigue and forbidden love in Regency England. SQUUUEEEEPPP! Grab the smelling salts and a sturdy fan and dust off the fainting couch because Ross Trenerry will definitely make you weak in the knees. Be still my heart. But, oh my, Eakes puts this hero and heroine through some nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat action in their desperate bid to clear Ross's name and restore order to the Ashford household.

Mind you, there's also ample time for some toe-curling scenes hence the warning for the necessary romance reading accoutrements. Chloe is harboring feelings for a man she knows she can never have and he thinks his heart belongs to another. Talk about emotional angst! But how can Ross resist the ever resourceful Chloe? She's stubborn and brave and does her share of the rescuing. And she's intense! Not at all the kind of fragile, lighthearted lady he thinks he's attracted to. Such a conundrum for a hero on the run! And Eakes barely gives him a second of respite so he can figure it all out. Tense drama right to the very last page and then the reward of the sweetest epilogue ever to soothe our bruised hearts.

True as Fate is the second book in the Ashford Chronicles series and pretty much takes off where My Enemy, My Heart left off. It can be read as standalone, just be prepared to feel a bit discombobulated by events at first if you haven't read book one. No worries, though, it will all soon come clear and you'll have no problem following this breathtaking plot. And once you've begun you'll be hard pressed to stop until you reach the swoonworthy ending! Blissful Sigh!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITYi

If you would like a chance to win a copy of  True as Fate, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday October 7 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

34 comments:

  1. Ooh! I've read this author before, and boy does she take you for a ride!
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  2. Regency fiction catches my attention every time! Doesn't matter the author, I'll read it, lol! I have my fainting couch, smelling salts, and lace vs at the ready...

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    1. That's lace FAN not vs...I have no idea why autocorrect didn't like that...oy!!

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    2. Oooohhhh -- I'm impressed you have a lace fan...fancy dancy! And isn't autocorrect strange sometimes? I think it gets bored and goofs up for kicks. :-) Good luck, Trixi!

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  3. You're in for a treat, Kate. Good luck!

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  4. OOH, I want it for the cover alone! Horse! :D lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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    1. lol -- sounds like you`re like me with dogs. Good luck, Susan!

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  5. I love this author and have read quite a few of her books. This one sounds so good too, thanks for the chance to win. becci43atgmaildotcom

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    1. I especially adore her Regencies. Good luck, Becky!

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  6. Do you know it was around the time of your review for Eakes' A Lady's Honor that I started following you? I remember, because that was the first Eakes book I ever purchased. You've spurred much new book and author love. 💗😍💗
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    1. Now that`s fun to hear! Bounding over books -- that`s us here at Best Reads. Good luck, Terrill!

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    2. I think I love your autocorrect. Lol. I'm always "bounding" with excitement to get to my next book! 😜

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    3. bwahahah -- bounding and bonding over books, that's us!

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  7. Love the review. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  8. I have read Laurie before. I have been meaning to catch up on this series! Thanks Kav. paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet

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  9. Laurie’s books are good. Thank you for the chance. Blessings
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  10. Love the cover of this book and it’s Regency! I’m adding this to my list; I think it’s a must buy. Thank you for introducing me to yet another author, Kav.

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    1. Pleased to introduce you to Laurie Alice Eakes, Pam. She's written a number of Regencies. Good luck!

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  11. Laurie is a new-to-me author. KAV, thank you for the great review and the opportunity to win a copy.
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  12. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  13. Love her books! Thanks for the giveaway.
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  14. Sounds Great 🙌
    I've never read her books before
    Thanks for sharing this book with us 😍🍯🐝😍
    Thanks for sharing this Book and for the chance to Win 😀❤😀 iamabho AT gmail DOT com

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  15. How can you not love that wonderful cover! Love horses so had me hooked with the first glance.

    Love it when the woman is a strong character and Chloe sounds like my type of woman. She can hold her own and still be tender and loving - awesome combination.

    Thanks for the chance to win a copy of "TRUE AS FATE". Fainting couch is all dusted off, ceiling fans are on, and I have a supply of nibbles to keep me from biting my nails, so bring on the wonderful adventures between Chloe and Eakes.
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  16. Thank you for sharing, sounds great. I really enjoy Laurie's books so thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book.

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  17. I love Regency fiction! It's my fav. Would love to win this one. duhpaynes at gmail dot com

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