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January 26, 2017 Sandra rated information technology really liked it

Richard Lynsted first sees Grace MacEachin in a theater where she is performing on stage to a rowdy crowd. She is an extra/vocaliser known as the "Scottish Songbird". Richard goes backstage to deliver a bulletin to Grace from one of her friends. Richard is really there to discuss the thing of Grace trying to bribery his male parent. Grace claims that his male parent and his uncle (who are twins) unjustly pinned a crime they committed (embezzlement) on her male parent years ago, and that her father was sentenc Richard Lynsted first sees Grace MacEachin in a theater where she is performing on stage to a rowdy oversupply. She is an actress/singer known as the "Scottish Songbird". Richard goes backstage to evangelize a bulletin to Grace from i of her friends. Richard is actually there to discuss the matter of Grace trying to bribery his male parent. Grace claims that his begetter and his uncle (who are twins) unjustly pinned a law-breaking they committed (embezzlement) on her father years ago, and that her father was sentenced to a penal colony for many years. Grace and her mother went from being important members of Inverness, Scotland lodge to outcasts, living mitt to oral cavity. Grace asks Richard to go with her to Inverness and hear her father's story and see for himself that her father is telling the truth. Richard believes his begetter and uncle are innocent, but he agrees to go with Grace, and they both prepare out for Inverness together. Along the way they both discover they were wrong most each other and find out some surprising truths about their relatives/families.

The hero Richard thought he was too large and clumsy and awkward, and not really handsome. He was surprised when Grace started to show an involvement in him since she was very beautiful and sought after by many men. At first Grace idea Richard was a bore and priggish, but thinking about piece of work and his ledgers. But he loosened up equally the story progressed. They were opposites attracting---the hero was large, the heroine very small and petite. The hero was reserved, the heroine was feisty. The hero was a virgin, the heroine had some experience with men.

I liked Grace. She was strong, assuming, and independent. She seemed more worldly than Richard, who was a bit naïve at times. I liked how she fought the bad guys when they were fighting Richard instead of just standing there like some heroines do. She was no shrinking violet. Richard was a sweet and caring hero.

This was an entertaining and lively read. I look forward to reading more books past this author.

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Tick, tick, tick. All boxes checked. An piece of cake read, with characters that captivated me from the showtime, the added bonus of delightful sense of humor and almost important of all, that escapism factor. Did I forget, at least for a few hours, my troubles for the week? Absolutely!

She's a phase actress, non-virginal, though there's goose egg trampy about her behaviour. She'southward a tough cookie who has learnt how to bargain with the cards life handed her and only wants her wrongfully jailed father'south name cleared since for

Tick, tick, tick. All boxes checked. An easy read, with characters that captivated me from the showtime, the added bonus of delightful humour and most of import of all, that escapism gene. Did I forget, at least for a few hours, my troubles for the week? Absolutely!

She's a stage extra, non-virginal, though there'southward nothing trampy about her behaviour. She's a tough cookie who has learnt how to bargain with the cards life handed her and only wants her wrongfully jailed male parent's proper noun cleared since for her, information technology signalled the downward-turning betoken of her life. But this ways that H'south father and uncle take to admit their unsavoury part in that business.

He comes from a more flush breed of society, a gentleman whose intelligence and hard work as a lawyer/accountant is unparalleled and whose fierce (though undeserved) loyalty to family ways helping him protect their proficient proper noun. He sets himself the task of travelling with her to notice her father to prevent a slur on his family. He's such a stuffed shirt it's fun to scout her slowly help remove that proverbial stick upwardly his ass.

Their stubborn loyalty but shared integrity for the truth and rollercoaster events propel the volume along. Unfortunately the ending is a bit of an anti-climax. But I turned the pages with apprehension, got vested in the characters early on and vicious in love with them. I adored how both slowly break out of their cocky-built, protective, tough-shelled cocoons and learnt to trust and help each other.

I tin't yap about something I know cipher almost so I can't vouch if this romance is skillful on historical accuracies but I take a feeling if you need that type of solid assurance, you may want to look elsewhere. The author'south priority is fun, twists and drama at an splendid pace.

I have to mention their OTT showtime sexual practice scene together. I won't ruin information technology with details other than a brief fact which may be important for some readers. Don't click if you want to exist surprised (view spoiler)[ H is a virgin. (hide spoiler)]. Neither H nor h were conventional so I loved it when the authors kept them in character fifty-fifty during the passionate dear scenes.

My sugariness GR friend, the other Sandra, whom I like to call The Classy One, has written a far improve review with consummate details so do check it out. And thank you to Preeti and Vintage whose reviews of some other book by this writer reminded me of this former favourite.

Highly recommended for amusement value.

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Flaky and shaky the writing perhaps, with enough of anachronistic behaviour and expressions simply this volume has that secret, special something.

For 1, a most odd couple but with an amazing and endearing chemistry minus the coyness and and so things continue happening and there'southward barely a let up.

An unapologetically non-virgin h and a 'chaste' H. A gutsy actress with no pretensions of talent apart for her sweet vox and a stodgy lawyer? An about 'beauty and the fauna' match- she's a petite sparkling b

Flaky and shaky the writing perhaps, with enough of anachronistic behaviour and expressions only this book has that secret, special something.

For one, a almost odd couple but with an amazing and endearing chemistry minus the coyness and and then things keep happening and there's barely a let up.

An unapologetically non-virgin h and a 'chaste' H. A gutsy actress with no pretensions of talent apart for her sweet vocalism and a stodgy lawyer? An most 'beauty and the beast' match- she's a petite sparkling beauty who drives men mad at her very sight and he's an awkward giant who'd rather be alone with his ledgers than practise anything remotely adventurous. That sure hits all the correct notes.

And when they are on opposite and warring sides of a family feud/family secrets with the h hellbent on exposing his family and fifty-fifty blackmailing them, and he's sworn to protect his family unit, the sparks are certain to fly.
And and so they gear up on a fact finding mission/hazard with danger sniping at every stride. And likewise love!

However, she was no meek-and-mild miss. The claret of Highlanders pulsed through her veins...She was and then capable. She fabricated him feel like a damn eunuch.

And Grace fell deeper in love. She'd known many men in her life but this comport of a man with a lawyer'due south mind, an accountant'southward habits, and a knight'south spirit outshone them all.

A surprising gem. Loved it!

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Jan 09, 2020 BJ rated it it was astonishing

This story is beautifully balanced with not bad pacing. The h wants the H to run into that his begetter and uncle are to blame for the offense that caused her father to exist imprisoned. The H is an honourable man, betrothed and a late bloomer, a virgin. She'southward not and he'southward horrified at his allure to her, at showtime. Their run a risk is wonderful, and they both learn about honour and love. This is perchance my favourite from this author. This story is beautifully counterbalanced with great pacing. The h wants the H to see that his male parent and uncle are to blame for the crime that acquired her father to be imprisoned. The H is an honourable man, betrothed and a late bloomer, a virgin. She'due south not and he'due south horrified at his allure to her, at outset. Their adventure is wonderful, and they both learn nigh honour and dearest. This is possibly my favourite from this author. ...more

I hope this one doesn't have a adulterous hero like her last book. I like her writing, but I skipped The Earl Claims His Wife because of the adulterous hero. I hope this 1 doesn't take a cheating hero like her final volume. I like her writing, but I skipped The Earl Claims His Wife considering of the adulterous hero. ...more

Sep fourteen, 2019 Jesha rated it liked it

I've read better stuff simply information technology was a unproblematic and easy read that someone being introduced to the Historical Romance genre might enjoy. I demand to call back about it more... I've read better stuff but it was a unproblematic and easy read that someone being introduced to the Historical Romance genre might enjoy. I demand to think well-nigh it more... ...more

May 22, 2012 Maqluba rated it really liked it

You lot've got a stuffy lawyer with a body of a giant and a beautiful petite actress/vocalizer who's blackmailing his family. They go on a journeying to find out the truth and they end up with their ain happily ever afterward.

This is a favorite of mine, and I've re-read it many times and I know I'll probably re-read it over again. The first fourth dimension I read this I rated it iv stars only after I've re-read information technology I can't figure out why I didn't make it 5 stars. Since it's not fair, because I don't re-read all my books, I won'

You've got a stuffy lawyer with a body of a behemothic and a beautiful petite extra/singer who'southward blackmailing his family. They keep a journey to observe out the truth and they terminate upwardly with their own happily e'er after.

This is a favorite of mine, and I've re-read it many times and I know I'll probably re-read it again. The start time I read this I rated it iv stars but later I've re-read it I can't figure out why I didn't make information technology 5 stars. Since it's not off-white, considering I don't re-read all my books, I won't alter the rating but I tin can tell you I think it fits in the 5 star category.

I recollect Cathy Maxwell has given u.s. something new here. Sometimes I get tired of reading about Dukes and Earls and people who are poor but then find out they come from a rich family. Here we've got ii people of the lower class (well the hero isn't lower class merely he's someone who works for a living) and the heroine isn't a virgin- (view spoiler)[ the hero is! it fabricated so much sense cuz he kept staring at her chest but and then he wasn't lust-driven enough to become all up in her face similar so many 'rakes' and 'scoundrels' practise lol. (hide spoiler)]. I re-read this when I want to read about a non-virgin heroine with stuffy hero, just so I tin step away from the world of assurance and ballgowns stories.

I love that the heroine and hero even fit their names... 'Richard' is the perfect name for a stuffy attorney and Grace is the perfect proper noun for a beautiful singer. She'southward not a courtesan by whatsoever means only she's not a mistress.. she's had lovers but she'due south not loose and she doesn't spend her fourth dimension trying to seduce Richard or mess with his head. They are pretty honest with each other and I love that well-nigh them- no big misunderstandings until the small one at the end but even and so that felt understandable. He'southward not a behemothic teddy bear, he's a giant tough guy who wears his heart on his sleeve and he'southward merely looking for someone to love him.

Separately they might be lacking only together they become a power-couple and I can really see them having lots of babies while he works in his office and she sings them lullabies.

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Apart from the weird and almost abrupt last few capacity, information technology was a actually great story. I think information technology'south well-nigh impossible to not bask Cathy Maxwell's story at some signal in the storytelling. I'm a fan of writing, and even though this is not the all-time I've read, I still fund information technology entertaining. Apart from the weird and nearly abrupt last few chapters, information technology was a really groovy story. I remember it's almost incommunicable to not enjoy Cathy Maxwell'southward story at some point in the storytelling. I'thousand a fan of writing, and even though this is not the best I've read, I nonetheless fund it entertaining. ...more

Aug 26, 2013 Edible bean rated information technology liked it

I liked this story, only it devolved at the terminate. Apparently expecting someone to be punished for trying to kill Grace and well-nigh getting Richard hung was besides much to expect. Nevertheless Richard was quite likable especially since he wasn't the typical super-confident hero. I liked this story, merely it devolved at the end. Apparently expecting someone to exist punished for trying to impale Grace and nearly getting Richard hung was also much to look. Still Richard was quite likable especially since he wasn't the typical super-confident hero. ...more

Dec 08, 2010 JJ rated it did non like it

More contrived and defective in interest than usual.

Jun 14, 2017 Zena rated it it was amazing

Can sworn enemies become true loves? This is what this story tackles and questions fourth dimension and time once again.
Grace and Richard encounter and butt heads from the onset of their fascinating human relationship. They non merely have to fence with lies and cant only likewise murder attempts on her life and this is all considering of the mystery as to what really happened to a big amount of missing monies from Dame Mary Ewing's all-encompassing manor. Who was really guilty of helping themselves to this?
Cathy Maxwell has given Gr Can sworn enemies become true loves? This is what this story tackles and questions time and time again.
Grace and Richard meet and butt heads from the onset of their fascinating relationship. They not merely accept to fence with lies and deceit but also murder attempts on her life and this is all because of the mystery as to what really happened to a large amount of missing monies from Dame Mary Ewing'due south extensive estate. Who was actually guilty of helping themselves to this?
Cathy Maxwell has given Grace and Richard the right amount of force of character to survive their quest and discover what actually happened and at the aforementioned time have them falling crazily in dearest with each other.
Extremely well written and very piece of cake to read and follow, this story has me hungering for more from this very talented author. ...more

Jul 20, 2020 Black_pixie rated it it was astonishing

THIS Volume WAS GLORIOUS, To say the least. Although I'm only reviewing it, I've read this volume a long time ago so I can't remember a lot. Only that I loved the hero and heroine then damn much!! They really impressed me. I peculiarly loved the hero considering even though he disliked her, he still acted the gentleman towards her and treated her with care and respect?..

I tin can't remember the whole story merely I exercise remember my best part...

SPOILER ALERT!!

And that was the part when she had to have sexual activity with him

THIS BOOK WAS GLORIOUS, To say the to the lowest degree. Although I'thou just reviewing information technology, I've read this book a long time ago so I tin can't remember a lot. Just that I loved the hero and heroine so damn much!! They really impressed me. I especially loved the hero because even though he disliked her, he still acted the gentleman towards her and treated her with care and respect?..

I tin can't remember the whole story but I exercise call back my all-time part...

SPOILER Warning!!

And that was the role when she had to have sexual activity with him for warmth during a really cold night. Grace gave him her trunk to keep Richard alive fifty-fifty though she despised him. This was spectacular for Richard because he was already fighting his attraction to her. He was BEDAZZLED by her body and even with the os spooky cold, she did things to his body he'll never forget in a long timI recommend this blast for EVERYONE!!.

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I cried...

I was wondering if this volume would meet the high standards of the terminal one, and information technology is fair to say that it was much amend. I would give this book x stars if I could. There'southward no crazy plot twist, no toxic masculinity or overbearing sensibilities. This book was pure, grounded love and romance with a nice affect of steam... and I loved information technology, so much that I cried. She is independent and experienced, and he loves her for it. He is sweetness, honorable, romantic, and lovable. Information technology was overwhelming i

I cried...

I was wondering if this book would meet the high standards of the last one, and it is fair to say that it was much ameliorate. I would requite this book 10 stars if I could. There'due south no crazy plot twist, no toxic masculinity or overbearing sensibilities. This book was pure, grounded dear and romance with a overnice touch of steam... and I loved it, so much that I cried. She is contained and experienced, and he loves her for information technology. He is sweet, honorable, romantic, and lovable. Information technology was overwhelming in the nigh wondrous fashion.

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I loved the two master characters in this book - Grace and Richard are both relatable, and the style they fall for each other and run into through 1 some other'south faults is and so swoon-worthy. However, the plot for this 1 didn't really piece of work for me. I had a hard time getting into the story, and the plot twists/resolution felt a flake one-half-hearted. I will try another Cathy Maxwell based on the strength of the characters alone! I loved the two main characters in this book - Grace and Richard are both relatable, and the fashion they fall for each other and see through 1 another's faults is so swoon-worthy. All the same, the plot for this one didn't actually work for me. I had a hard time getting into the story, and the plot twists/resolution felt a flake half-hearted. I will try another Cathy Maxwell based on the strength of the characters alone! ...more

Jan 07, 2022 Kylie Henn rated it it was amazing

I love how Cathy Maxwell tells stories! I have listened to hundreds of audio books and her stories in this series always catch me off guard and go in a management that yanks on my eye strings, while twisting and turning in directions I did not run into coming! It's a literary gratis autumn! :)

"Copy and Pasting" this for the side by side books in this serial!!

I dear how Cathy Maxwell tells stories! I have listened to hundreds of audio books and her stories in this series ever grab me off guard and go in a direction that yanks on my heart strings, while twisting and turning in directions I did not see coming! It's a literary free fall! :)

"Copy and Pasting" this for the next books in this series!!

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A fun story with 2 likeable protagonists. The title gives the ending away, but it was fun watching Grace and Richard work their way from opponents to lovers.

Aug 12, 2021 Ashley rated it liked it

I enjoyed this one. A good hero and heroine that come up from reverse sides which is always fun.

Feb 05, 2010 Haley rated it liked information technology

I would've liked to give this volume more stars but the things that prepare me off were for some small but for me they were besides off putting and annoying.
Get-go, I've read books with 'godly' characters before and ive been annoyed with every single one. While I don't have a problem with religion I am not a very religious person because of the views that such stict reviews bring about and this volume made methink of that peculiarly i relation to women. Information technology wasn't just the character (s) with this perception b I would've liked to give this book more stars only the things that set me off were for some small but for me they were too off putting and annoying.
Get-go, I've read books with 'godly' characters before and ive been annoyed with every single one. While I don't have a trouble with faith I am non a very religious person because of the views that such stict reviews bring near and this book made methink of that peculiarly i relation to women. It wasn't only the graphic symbol (southward) with this perception but when its brought upwardly information technology ruins a seize with teeth of the enjoyment for me.
2d, While I institute Richard completely adroable and endearing there was a point where I just couldn't take it any more and wanted him to human up-- sooner. He acts too younng even with his inexperience it would've been better for him to motility forth faster than he did. As a result Grace seemed likethe over powering character and there was footling balance to the relationship.
In the finish in that location was some balance but becuase the book took and then long information technology didn't have time to even out completely or for Richard to seem up to par. Which I found a shame becuase th book was very enjoyable information technology just didn't seem to be well paced in character growth, mainly Richards.
However, Grace and Richard do make the perfect couple once the majority of the kincks are ironed out and there is some remainder to them every bit a couple. Her being immune weakness and him stepping in every bit her shield (even so a little flimsy it may exist). If he had simply maned up a little earlier on and perhaps a bit more there could've been more than balance making for improve grapheme growth and there fore a more well rounded story.
Their moments of residue were a big saving grace for this volume.Becuase during those moments the romance in their realtionship was very sugariness, romantic and touchhing. I espeically enjoyed the relatinship through Richard every bit he is a unlike sort of hero as he grows to meet Grace in anothe low-cal outside his need to entreatment to his father. Instead he grows from a very unsure man to i with more conviction and understanding of what will make him happy notwithstanding even so having that somewhat naievete to him (which was what bothered me most since in that location wasn't much growth outside of that).

Grace I found to exist very modern. Independent smart and clever. Willig to defy soceity to make her own manner her way despite what people may say or think. Yet, at the same time she's got a weakness to her from her troubled by that is hidden beneath the strength and wit she shields herself with.
I likewise enjoy the twins. Its been awhile since I 've come up across a volume with 'villians' that I despise so much while they are more conving and greedily evil while giving airs that they truly beileve they did zilch incorrect besides equally self righousness. Information technology makes for a great villian(s) and the're presented in a mode that just makes the reader cringe when it comes to them. That takes some skill. Even more then when they more than anything work behind the scenes and all the evil comes out through their cocky rightous behavior rather than any outward acts of evil that y'all meet in many other books.
Well worth the read despite the few annoyances I plant. I really enjoyd information technology none the less.

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Jul 02, 2011 Kimberly rated it really liked it

The Honorable Richard Lynsted knows exactly the kind of adult female he wants to marry: ane who is well-bred, reserved, genteel, and virtually definitely not a Scottish extra intent on blackmailing his father. In other words, his future wife will be the exact contrary of Grace MacEachin. The "Scottish Songbird" may accept all of London dangling afterwards her charms, merely Richard refuses to be swayed by Miss MacEachin'southward looks when he listens to her ridiculous story nigh his begetter and uncle ruining her father's The Honorable Richard Lynsted knows exactly the kind of adult female he wants to marry: one who is well-bred, reserved, genteel, and near definitely not a Scottish actress intent on blackmailing his begetter. In other words, his time to come wife volition be the verbal opposite of Grace MacEachin. The "Scottish Songbird" may accept all of London dangling after her charms, but Richard refuses to exist swayed by Miss MacEachin'due south looks when he listens to her ridiculous story about his father and uncle ruining her father'southward life. To prove her wrong, Richard agrees to accompany Grace to Scotland where he will hear what her father has to say. Information technology should have been a simple trip…

Grace doesn't trust any man, but she is relieved when Richard Lynsted agrees to hear her father's story. She'south simply ane jitney ride abroad from beingness reunited with her father and putting her past backside her. Too bad that i coach ride is a long one, made interminable by the priggish man accompanying her.

But Richard isn't as stuffy as he seems. And Grace is more than but a beautiful woman. And someone doesn't desire them to make it to Scotland alive. With danger bringing two seemingly opposite people together, will Richard and Grace learn that they practise, in fact, take more in common than they outset believed? Or volition new fears and past hurts keep this newfound couple from taking their blossoming romance all the fashion to the altar?

Get set up for one of the sweetest, most charming romances of the yr with The Marriage Band. Ever since Cathy Maxwell introduced the dogged Grace MacEachin in In the Highlander's Bed I've been waiting for Grace'due south story. To my great pleasure, The Spousal relationship Ring was everything I could hope for. Grace is nonetheless the strong, caring beauty I beginning grew attached to and she meets her friction match in Richard. Richard may be a large bear of a man, but he'south got a soft heart. Both he and Grace share a common yearning for approving and what I adored almost their story was the two of them learning what really mattered in life and finding the credence they so sought where they least expected it – from 1 another.

The Marriage Band is the third book in Ms. Maxwell's Scandals and Seductions series merely it stands all on its ain. Fans of Ms. Maxwell's will probable delight, as I did, in the brief references to Nick (Richard'southward cousin) and Fiona (Grace's friend), who vicious in love in the get-go Scandals and Seductions story, A Seduction at Christmas. I finished The Marriage Ring utterly contented with Grace and Richard'southward romance. It was fast-paced, entertaining, and at times absolutely melted my heart. I cannot wait to run into what Ms. Maxwell has in store for readers in her next sure-to-be-fabulous book!

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Aug 23, 2013 Morgan Wyatt rated it really liked it

The Marriage Ring by Cathy Maxwell is a historical romance by a master of the genre. Who else would have two graphic symbol diametrically opposed to one another in every way? Only Cathy Maxwell could brand information technology work. Grace MacEachin has a bone to option with the Lynsted family. They bore simulated witness confronting her father, which sent him to the penal colony for several years. This crime busted up her happy family and sent her fleeing Scotland for the London stage.

Grace wows audiences with her beautiful voic

The Marriage Ring by Cathy Maxwell is a historical romance by a master of the genre. Who else would accept two character diametrically opposed to i another in every way? Simply Cathy Maxwell could make information technology work. Grace MacEachin has a bone to option with the Lynsted family unit. They bore false witness confronting her male parent, which sent him to the penal colony for several years. This criminal offence disrepair up her happy family and sent her fleeing Scotland for the London stage.

Grace wows audiences with her cute voice and voluptuous figure. When she'due south not on stage, she'south fighting off ardent suitors who want to make her their ain personal songbird. The real reason she is in London is to blackmail the stray Lynsted twins who let her father take the arraign for their misdeeds. She has a wee bit of muddy laundry they might not like public. Her only goal is justice.

Richard Lynsted is a behemothic of a man. Below his mammoth proportions beats the center of a romantic. Make that a romantic puritan. He keeps to himself while enriching his family with his financial acumen. Then one day, he overhears his begetter and uncle talking about being blackmailed by a Grace MacEachin. It is his duty to show himself to his father past confronting the evil blackmailer.

Grace and Richard are thrown together as she convinces him to meet her father to prove how he's been wronged past Richard'southward family. Richard agrees to go, unaware that his uncle and father have sent servants to accompany them whose sole purpose is to kill Grace.

Grace and Richard's attraction is a delight. Richard's naïve assumption that honesty wins in the end gets him in all sorts of situations. When Grace finally returns to Scotland to vindicate her father, she encounters a surprise. I never saw this coming. Bang-up job, Ms. Maxfield.

The Marriage Ring is some other romantic care for. It is best if yous have fourth dimension to read it in i setting. Romance and historical romance fans should both enjoy information technology.

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Grace MacEachin knows that her father was framed. She also knows who framed her father. She blackmails the men responsible. She wants them to pay and her father go gratuitous. So when Richard Lynsted, son and nephew of the men that Grace is blackmailing, confronts Grace about said blackmailing, Grace sees information technology as an opportunity to finally take her male parent'due south name cleared.
When Richard meets Grace he finds her to be the consummate opposite of any woman he would want. She is opinionated, honest and a petty r Grace MacEachin knows that her father was framed. She also knows who framed her father. She blackmails the men responsible. She wants them to pay and her begetter go free. So when Richard Lynsted, son and nephew of the men that Grace is blackmailing, confronts Grace about said blackmailing, Grace sees it as an opportunity to finally have her male parent's name cleared.
When Richard meets Grace he finds her to be the complete contrary of whatever woman he would want. She is opinionated, honest and a niggling rough around the edges. He wants to aid her clear her fathers proper name so once and for all he can testify that her father commented the crime.
As the ii of them prepare off they are hit with obstacles trying to prevent them from finding the truth. Along the way they realize the truth about each other. That they are not exactly what they though each other was. So tin a prim and proper gentleman connect with a take accuse woman from the wrong side of the tracks?

This is my first Historical Romance. I have to say i liked it. It was different than what I normally read. Equally yous read information technology you lot don't get lost in dialog that was used in the 18th century. It is almost equally if you lot are reading a story that could have happened today. I like the relationship that happens with Richard and Grace. They teach each other well-nigh life. If every historical romance I read can be more like this one, I wouldn't mind adding more to my library. I give this one 4 out of 5.

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Jan xiii, 2017 Suzanne rated it really liked it

Richard sat with ledgers and fabricated a fortune for his father and his father's twin brother, his uncle. He hoped to gain their love and respect and be included in their pious lives. Grace came to England later her male parent was unjustly defendant of embezzlement by Richard's uncles. Her mother could not carry the shame and left her. Grace took a job singing on the phase to earn a living but her greatest hope was to find a way to prove her father innocent. Knowing the men responsible would not want public Richard saturday with ledgers and made a fortune for his begetter and his begetter's twin brother, his uncle. He hoped to gain their love and respect and exist included in their pious lives. Grace came to England later on her father was unjustly accused of embezzlement by Richard's uncles. Her mother could not bear the shame and left her. Grace took a job singing on the phase to earn a living but her greatest promise was to detect a way to evidence her male parent innocent. Knowing the men responsible would not want public exposure she decided to blackmail them for plenty coin for her to purchase a cottage and take care of her father. Grace and Richard met. Grace begged him to come to Scotland to hear her begetter'south side of the story. Richard a admired her and decided to make the trip. His father and uncle reminded him that Grace was not union material with her large breasts but a poke along the way would be entertaining. A very arrogant Richard started out on his business organization trip simply to acquire that he was not the man he thought he was and Grace was more the innocent political party than her father or her uncles. ...more

Dec 02, 2011 Jessi rated information technology liked it

Grace MacEachin is an actress, but that doesn't brand her a loose woman. Unfortunately, the betting books practice not seem to reverberate that. Her worst vice right now is blackmailing the uncle and begetter of Richard Lynsted and he'due south off to prepare the problem. But starting time he has to relieve Grace from an unscrupulous stage manager as well as the many other men chasing subsequently her, trying to win the bet.
Grace thinks that the two men set up her father to take the fall for an unscrupulous coin scheme, i that made t Grace MacEachin is an actress, but that doesn't brand her a loose woman. Unfortunately, the betting books do not seem to reflect that. Her worst vice right now is blackmailing the uncle and father of Richard Lynsted and he'southward off to fix the trouble. Merely starting time he has to save Grace from an unscrupulous stage manager besides as the many other men chasing later on her, trying to win the bet.
Grace thinks that the two men set up her father to accept the fall for an unscrupulous coin scheme, ane that fabricated them both rich and sent her sexton-father to jail. Her mother ran off when Grace was raped (losing her simply asset) and Grace has lived a hard life on her own since so. Now she simply wants some compensation for her male parent'due south suffering.
Richard and Grace both find out some hard truths well-nigh their fathers, about themselves as well. ...more than

Mar 30, 2010 Alyson rated it did not like it

For my own personal preferences, this book had two knocks against it. Starting time, the "hero is huge" trope, which is even more exasperating in this book equally Richard'due south head is described as nigh scraping the ceiling. Second, the "I've known yous for 4 days and now I'm securely in dear with y'all" trope. Barf. Otherwise, this book is full of characters that never really develop their own voices and spend waaaaay as well much fourth dimension belly button-gazing. The last few chapters are absolutely ridiculous and no characters For my own personal preferences, this book had 2 knocks against it. First, the "hero is huge" trope, which is even more exasperating in this book as Richard'south head is described equally almost scraping the ceiling. 2nd, the "I've known yous for four days and now I'm deeply in love with you" trope. Barf. Otherwise, this book is total of characters that never really develop their own voices and spend waaaaay besides much time navel-gazing. The terminal few capacity are absolutely ridiculous and no characters react to certain revelations the way real humans would. Overall, the unabridged book feels like information technology was written according to an outline, rather than letting the story develop naturally and believably. There are some funny and touching moments, but Grace and Richard deserved a improve story. ...more

Jul 20, 2011 Fedora rated information technology really liked information technology

This review has been hidden because information technology contains spoilers. To view it, click hither. I recall this was the first volume I've read by Ms. Maxwell, and I quite enjoyed information technology. Grace and Richard showtime the story on reverse sides, and it was a pleasure to see them notice that they take far more in common than anyone would accept imagined.

I also enjoyed that Grace was no simpering miss, yet in general did not stumble into the OVERLY independent/stupid loonshit either. And information technology was quite lovely to witness Richard's transformation into a man he could respect. (The climactic scene for this was terr

I remember this was the first book I've read past Ms. Maxwell, and I quite enjoyed it. Grace and Richard commencement the story on opposite sides, and information technology was a pleasure to see them discover that they accept far more than in mutual than anyone would have imagined.

I also enjoyed that Grace was no simpering miss, yet in full general did not stumble into the OVERLY independent/stupid arena either. And it was quite lovely to witness Richard's transformation into a man he could respect. (The climactic scene for this was terrific.)

I didn't love the part of their families in this, and since I do love my stories neatly wrapped up with everyone happy, this part was a flake disappointing.

But I will definitely read Ms. Maxwell in the future!

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I had a harder time with this ane than the first three of Cathy's books I read, probably because I didn't like the characters as well. Grace, the heroine, is an actress who's gutsy but has suffered ill-treatment at the hands of men. At the outset of the story, she's in London, estranged from her father, who was sent to prison house for a law-breaking he didn't commit--or and so she believes. The hero is a big stiff of a guy named Richard. He's described as being not all that attractive . . . and all through the b I had a harder fourth dimension with this one than the offset three of Cathy'southward books I read, probably considering I didn't like the characters also. Grace, the heroine, is an extra who'due south gutsy just has suffered ill-treatment at the hands of men. At the commencement of the story, she's in London, estranged from her male parent, who was sent to prison house for a law-breaking he didn't commit--or so she believes. The hero is a big potent of a guy named Richard. He's described as being not all that bonny . . . and all through the volume I kept picturing that guy who played Mark on Mad About Yous--which didn't do it for me at all. Took me until about midpoint to actually go into the story--and I liked it from that signal on. Overall, it was good. It just took me a little more than time than I would have liked to warm to the characters. ...more

Apr 01, 2010 Lady Darcie Guenon rated it information technology was amazing

Recommends it for: romance lovers

Recommended to Lady Darcie past: Maceys

Aww Poor Richard, I felt so sorry for him. The way he was treated just tore at my heart, but to take Grace stand there and think the best of him fabricated it all better. These ii people came together looking for ane thing and that was the TRUTH!! set on proving each others fathers are innocent they journey to Scotland to seek the truth only along the way they find something more than than they bargained for and that was Beloved. Now they have to face up attempt of murder, beingness claimed equally murders, fights, and s Aww Poor Richard, I felt then sorry for him. The way he was treated just tore at my heart, but to have Grace stand at that place and recall the best of him made information technology all amend. These ii people came together looking for one matter and that was the TRUTH!! set on proving each others fathers are innocent they journey to Scotland to seek the truth simply along the way they notice something more than they bargained for and that was Beloved. Now they accept to confront effort of murder, being claimed as murders, fights, and scheming relatives all for the TRUTH. ...more

This is the story of a "Scottish Songbird" actress wanting, no needing to prove her father innocent of a crime he was sent to prison for. The accused, a prepare of twins, are bent on keeping the truth and volition do anything they can to make sure it is done. Richard, the son and nephew of the twins is also bent on finding out the truth to clear his father and uncle. An take a chance ensues equally he follows Grace to Scotland to run into her father and the truth. Attempted murder, an accidental expiry and a sto This is the story of a "Scottish Songbird" actress wanting, no needing to prove her male parent innocent of a criminal offense he was sent to prison for. The accused, a set of twins, are bent on keeping the truth and will practice anything they can to make sure information technology is done. Richard, the son and nephew of the twins is also bent on finding out the truth to clear his father and uncle. An adventure ensues every bit he follows Grace to Scotland to encounter her male parent and the truth. Attempted murder, an accidental decease and a story that might have been ameliorate left solitary. ...more

Jul 27, 2014 Sharyn rated it really liked it

I love this series. Maxwell takes ii peripheral characters from the previous 2 books and gives them their own stories. Scottish Grace, and English Richard take both grown upward feeling unloved and unappreciated. They are thrown together and travel to Scotland, Grace to show her father innocent of a crime and Richard to testify his father innocent of the same criminal offence. The journey has many revelations, and they both find the truth and love. I may finish the side by side 2 books in the serial today.

Jun 08, 2010 Alex rated information technology it was ok

I find information technology to be an bad-mannered story line; I'one thousand not going to ruin the book but I do notice that the guy wasn't portrayed as believing plenty for this plot to piece of work. What I practise LOVE Nigh CATHY MAXWELL, is that she writes smashing adventure scenes, I felt the sense of urgency in the plot and discover myself being hooked on it. I notice information technology to exist an awkward story line; I'm not going to ruin the volume but I do observe that the guy wasn't portrayed as assertive enough for this plot to work. What I practice Love ABOUT CATHY MAXWELL, is that she writes great adventure scenes, I felt the sense of urgency in the plot and find myself being hooked on it. ...more

CATHY MAXWELL spends hours in front of her reckoner pondering the question, "Why do people autumn in love?" It remains for her the mystery of life and the hugger-mugger to happiness.

She lives in the Austin, TX expanse where she is having the time of her life.

Visit her on Instagram, Twitter, FB, and TikTok at maxwellcathy (Yeah, some other Cathy Maxwell nabbed the handle. However, she does own world wide web.cathymaxwell

CATHY MAXWELL spends hours in front of her figurer pondering the question, "Why practice people autumn in love?" It remains for her the mystery of life and the secret to happiness.

She lives in the Austin, TX expanse where she is having the fourth dimension of her life.

Visit her on Instagram, Twitter, FB, and TikTok at maxwellcathy (Yes, some other Cathy Maxwell nabbed the handle. However, she does own www.cathymaxwell.com and she'd dear for yous to swing by.)

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