Review: 5 stars for being worth your time and money to read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2014
I wouldn't give 5 stars to each of these books, but as a bundle it's an excellent value and a delightful diversion. All three books are well written, well edited and very fast paced. I especially liked two of the stories, and even the third book is good, though not a plot I personally care for.Marry in Haste - marriage of convenience - 5 starsThis is one of my favorite novellas and I've read it three times in the past year. Amelia, the granddaughter of an earl, is living with her Aunt as a poor relation and desperate to get away from her vile cousin. When she overhears Viscount Demarr ask his friend if he knows of any respectable females in straightened circumstances who would be willing to marry him quickly, Amelia jumps at the opportunity for a marriage of convenience. When Demarr realizes there's much more to Amelia than he thought, he wonders what else he should know about her. His suspicions drive a wedge into their fragile, fledgling marriage. Can they overcome these obstacles to find their HEA?I especially like Amelia's relationship with Demarr's daughters, his grandfather and how she wins the approval of their neighbors. Demarr couldn't have wished for a better wife to bring him happiness and help him overcome his scandalous past.Once Bitten Twice Shy - 3 villains to thwart - 2 starsThis had a very promising start and I really liked the bluestocking heroine and misunderstood hero. Readers who like a lot of action and/or angst will like this book. Unfortunately for me, kidnapping is one of my least favorite plot devices. Three villains and three kidnappings was way over the top, so though it is well written, I did not enjoy this book.Desperate Remedies - second chance & mystery - 4 starsLexie returns from Italy and is staying with her sister to help with her young nephew, Rupert. The man she has been enamored with for years, Lord Synley, is their neighbor and is now a widower. She and Rupert become friends with Synley and a relationship develops. But someone is shooting at them and it seems Lord Synley's life is in danger. Why and who could want him dead?This second-chance romance between Lexie and Synley is straight forward (no silly misunderstandings) and believable.  You'll be rooting for their HEA. But first they need to solve the mystery and catch the villain. I liked the nice touch at the end of the story for Nick Torrington.** All three stories are clean romances with nothing beyond a few brief kisses.Did you find this review helpful? If so, please vote " yes."