I’m reviewing Ruined by Moonlight by Emma Wildes at Smexybooks

 

Ruined By Moonlight (Whispers Of Scandal #1) by Emma Wildes
Historical Romance
Released: September 4, 2012
Signet

Favorite Quote: “Do you think a woman, experienced or not, cannot tell if a man puts true emotion into a kiss? “

I’m a well established fan of Ms. Wildes’s historical romances. I enjoyed her previous trilogy, Notorious Bachelors, a great deal and was excited to see her starting a new series. Ms. Wildes has a unique approach to historical romances. Her heroes and heroines are never over burdened with misunderstandings or book filling situations. Sweetly portrayed characters exist in viable storylines. Not overly emotional or angst driven, her books fill a nice spot on my bookshelf.

I wish I could say this story blew me away me, but I cannot. An interesting premise and mildly intriguing mystery that never seems to quite gain a foothold and expand. A deliciously decorated package that when opened, lacks substance. The best I can say is that it is sweet. The characters are sweet. The plot and subplots are sweet. The rescue is sweet. Even the villain, who isn’t really a villain, is sweet. There is no sense of adventure within the plot, only mild intrigue and suspense. No standing on the precipice, quivering in anticipation wondering what will happen.

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My review of One Wicked Mistake by Emma Wildes is at Smexy Books

One Wicked Mistake (Notorious Bachelors #2) by Emma Wildes

Favorite Quote: “You just feel....enormous.”

Lady Brewer is in trouble. She is being blackmailed and believes she has killed the blackmailer. She immediately sends for Viscount Altea. After all, someone of his reputation knows all about sordid affairs.
Luke Daudet, Viscount Altea, shared one incredible night of passion in the arms of Madeline May, the widowed Lady Brewer. However, secrets from his past make him incapable of accepting the deep feelings Madeline inspires in him so he denies himself and ends their affair. But Luke has never forgotten Lady Brewer. And when she summons for him for help he knows that this time he may not be able to walk away.
In Emma Wildes 2nd installment of her Notorious Bachelors series, we are given Luke Daudet, Viscount Altea’s story. Luke is a member of the trio who friendships were solidified during the war. A devastating act broke Luke’s heart during the war and from that day forward he vowed never to allow anyone to become close to him, to have that power over him, again. Luke drifts through life staying emotionally detached until one night with the lovely Lady Brewer.  One night with her shows Luke that she and she alone has the power to tear down the wall he has built around his heart. But Luke cannot handle the consuming power of their passion and leaves her bed and her life.
When Madeline Mays, Lady Brewer, summons Luke to her home to help her deal with a potentially life altering situation, he realizes that he is still caught within her spell. Luke immediately used his considerable influence and resources to extract her from this situation and sets out to find who is threatening her. But Madeline wants more then help from Luke so she propositions him-offering a no strings affair. No longer able to resist her charms, Luke accepts and soon they embark on a seductive and sensual affair that leaves them poised on the edge.

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