Review: Totally enjoyable!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 25, 2014
Though this series takes place during Victorian England, it's similar to the manners and customs of the Regency era - just add trains. I've read most of the books in the Pembroke Palace series, and Married by Midnight and Seduced at Sunset are my favorites! They are both memorable and interesting with likable characters you can root for.  They can each be read as standalone books.Married by MidnightI immediately liked Lady Anne.  She is living as a poor relation with her Uncle. Lord Garrett is returning from Italy just to fulfill his father's demands to get married by Christmas. His brothers are in a hurry to arrange a marriage for him before his return, and after some research into likely candidates, they offer Lady Anne a marriage of covenience with Lord Garrett.  Little do they know, they've done a better job of selecting a wife for their brother than they ever could have imagined.The story primarily takes place at the duke's estate, Pembroke Palace, with Garrett and Anne getting to know each other, Garrett reconciling with his family, solving a mystery and family adventures. Since it's wintertime, there are several outings with sleigh rides and ice skating. Garrett plans to continue traveling abroad after the wedding. Will his bond with Anne be strong enough to convince him to stay?  Why is he so desperate to leave and live apart from his family?  A moving story with plenty of action and romance.A Kiss Before the WeddingThis short provides the backstory between Garrett's and Charlotte's mother, Lady Adelaide and Dr. William Thomas.  Will they ever get their happily-ever-after?  Find out in Seduced at Sunset.Seduced at SunsetLady Charlotte is the twin sister of Lord Garrett. She's determined to be an independent woman. Until she meets Drake Torrington. And boy, does his name suit him!  He rescues her from a thief and takes her into his home to have her wound tended to.  They start up a friendship that turns into more.  Drake is an interesting hero - he is brawny and very different from typical Regency/Victorian heroes. He ends up visiting Lady Charlotte and her family at Pembroke Palace where they have the opportunity to get know each other and decide how to proceed with their relationship. In addition, Charlotte is trying to play match maker between her mother and Dr. William Thomas.  Filled with lots of highly charged attraction and anticipation!