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LADIES OF INTRIGUE
Ladies of Intrigue : can truth and love prevail when no one is as they appear?
The Gentleman Smuggler's Lady (c2017) - Cornish Coast, 1815 - When a prim and proper governess returns to England from abroad, she expects to comfort her dying father -- not fall in love with a smuggler. With Helen Fletcher keep Isaac Seaton's unusual secret?
The Doctor's Woman (c 2016) - Dakota Territory, 1862 - Emmy Nelson, daughter of a missionary doctor, and Dr. James Clark, city doctor aspiring to teach, find themselves working side by side at Fort Snelling during the Dakota Uprising. That is when the real clash of ideals begins.
A House of Secrets (c2017) - St. Paul, Minnestoa, 1890 - Ladies' Aide Chairwoman Amanda Carston resolves to clean up St. Paul's ramshackle housing, starting with the worst of the worst: a "haunted" house that's secretly owned by her beau -- a home that's his only means of helping brothel girls escape from the hands of the city's most infamous madam.
My Review:
An alluring collection of previously published novellas. I hadn't read any of them before so I was in seventh heaven. These heroes and their heroines kept me in fits of swoons and toe-curls. High-spirited women who are the perfect match for their adventuring men. Lots of clashing wills and sparks flying! Sheer delight! And the joy of witty banter made me giddy. Have to confess that The Gentleman Smuggler's Lady is my favourite of the three stories because...well...Regency! Smugglers on the Cornish Coast! Really, do I have to say more? But the American stories are almost as good.
A perfect collection for discerning fans of Historical Romance.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like to win a copy of Ladies of Intrigue, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your 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 Saturday July 27 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
I have to agree with you on "The Gentlemen Smuggler's Lady" as being a favorite of mine as well! It reminded me of Poldark and Isaac as Ross Poldark 😊💖
ReplyDeleteBut really, you can't go wrong with any of Michelle Griep's stories! This is a fabulous novella collection.
Oh yes -- Poldark...haven's seen all the episodes but enough to know that's a great comparison!
DeleteI don't believe I have read any of these. I hadn't realized how many books or novellas she has published - was looking on Goodreads on Michelle's author page. So, these stories are from three different of those hefty Barbour Collections books from the last few years - Regency Brides, Courageous Brides, and Rags to Riches Romances. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting info. I just knew I hadn't read any of them but I know some people were kinda put out because they didn't realize this wasn't an all new release. It does get confusing when novellas from various collections get re-released in new collections. Good luck, CC!
DeleteSounds like a wonderful collection! KAV, thank you for the great review and the opportunity to win a copy.
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It's a keeper shelf edition for sure. Good luck, Caryl!
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It really is. Good luck, Melanie!
DeleteI have heard that she is a fantastic writer and story teller. I would love to read her book. And there is three stories here, woohoo.
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Yes -- this would be a great introduction to her style. Good luck, Lori!
DeleteGreat review. I have heard great things about this book it sounds amazing I love the cover.
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Thanks, Tighefan. Good luck!
DeleteOh I love Michelle Griep! She's such a great author. Thanks for the giveaway!
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You're welcome, Melissa. Good luck!
DeleteI have read 2 of these in the Barbour Collections. I thought The Gentleman Smuggler's Lady was very good, but A House of Secrets was a bit dark for my tastes. I have The Doctor's Woman in The Courageous Brides Collection but haven't gotten to that one yet.
ReplyDeleteA lot of these novellas are being rereleased back to the authors after a certain amount of time goes by. Case in point is one by Joanne Bischof called Something New. It's tied in loosely to her Blackbird Mountain books, so yes and yes! It's coming out Sept 1 as a standalone but I'm anxious to read it so I'm considering buying The Heirloom Collection to read it. I guess the main thing I do is when I see a novella, I double check to see if it says something like, "originally published as". It pays to do a little research and not be disappointed with purchasing the same book twice. :)
Yes, definitely pays to your homework. I'm wary of buying novellas now. I do think they should post the previous publication date and the book the novella was in first to make it easier for readers to figure out if they've read the novellas. That was done with a few Amish collections and that was super helpful. This one just has the copyright dates for each novella, but not the title of the work they were published in so that would take more sleuthing. Lucky for me, my library likes to buy up the novellas without me even having to ask them. :-)
DeleteSounds like an enjoyable collection. Thank you for sharing.
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Yep -- and summer is the perfect time for the shorter novella reads, don't you think? Good luck, Lucy.
DeleteGreat author, lovely cover and wonderful stories all add up to being a book I'd love the opportunity to read.
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Yes, the cover is quite beguiling, isn't it? Good luck, Kay!
DeleteThis is the first time I've seen this book and the stories sound good. I really enjoy the multiple story books so am adding this to my wish list. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
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I'm not a huge novella collection reader BUT I love them in the summer and at Christmastime. Isn't that strange? And these three stories hit the spot during our most recent heatwave. Good luck, Wendy!
DeleteThis looks like a great collection of novellas. Looking forward to them!
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Good luck, rubynreba!
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Good luck, Karen!
DeleteI'd LOVE to win this, LOVE novellas! Hope you find a way to get and stay cool! <3
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It's cooled down for three whole days! I actually did four stints in the garden today! Good luck, Amada!
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DeleteI'll read anything by Michelle Griep and I haven't had the pleasure of reading any of her novellas, yet. tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteShe's an awesome author, isn't she? Good luck, Terrill!
DeleteYes, and I have absolutely loved her Bow Street Runners series. I still need to read the third book.
DeleteI've enjoyed everything I've read by Michelle Griep. Unfortunately I haven't read these novellas yet.
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Here's your chance! Good luck, Pam!
DeleteWitty banter is my favorite!!!
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Makes a read that much more fun! Good luck, Heidi!
DeleteI have yet to read this, and I love anything that is a Regency. The other two sound amazing too. Thanks for the chance Kav!
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I have a certain fondness for Regency as well. Good luck, Laura!
DeleteMichelle Griep's books are incredible! (And that cover is to DIE for!!)
ReplyDeleteYes they are and I agree, the cover is dreamy. Good luck, Elly!
DeleteI haven't read any of these novellas yet, how great that they're collected like this! I've really enjoyed all I've read from Michelle Griep so far so I'm looking forward to this read. Sometimes I just want to sit down and read for a little while so novellas are great for a quick story fix.
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Summertime is perfect for a quick novella storytime. I like them at Christmas too. Good luck, Liz.
DeleteOh I love novella collections. Sometimes the shorter stories are just what I need.
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Yes -- it's fun to be able to finish a story in one sitting. Good luck, Jana!
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You're welcome, LSA. Good luck!
DeleteI just love the cover of this book - so pretty!
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