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Summary: A great read
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a spirited young woman (Tessa) in Napoleon-era France (then England) and her interesting and often stormy relationship with a man who is appointed to maintain her safety. I enjoyed how they marry for convenience and safety and their love develops later. The mystery in the background of the story, which provides the tension and keeps Tessa in danger, was interesting, and a different twist for a romance. It wasn't clear to me if this book was part of a series or an independent title, but it stood well on its own. I will definitely be looking for more by this author. She has a good touch with characters and with keeping things unique, interesting, and believable.
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Summary: Romance and Mystery
Review: Tessa Lorimer was spoiled rotten by her long sought after French grandfather that she had finally discovered after escaping from her guardians in England. She had always been a handful and had been requested to leave from more private schools than you could count. But one thing she knew, since finding her way to France, her grandfather loved and doted on her - every one did, with her beautiful looks, her love of life and laughter - life was good. Well, that was until Ross Trevenan, gloriously handsome, arrogant and infuriatingly self-righteous, had come to be her grandfathers secretary and confidante. Within minutes they had both taken an instant dislike to one another. Set during the upheavals of Napoleons reign, her grandfather was in failing health and believing that she would be safer in England, he and his old friend Ross, actually the Marquis of Sayle, were set upon smuggling her back into England for her own safety. That of course was just one of the reasons, but the other was that Ross, feared for her safety and the knowledge that she held the key to why several young women had been murdered, including Ross' wife Cassie. An elaborate scheme had been set in motion for her protection and without her knowledge to spirit her back to England - only Tessa, independent and stubborn, was not about to go anywhere with this arrogant, infuriating man. After a few attempts to escape Ross, he finally did get her to England where she learned the truth of who he was! Ross had given Tessa's grandfather his word of honor that he would protect her - even if it meant marrying her! The story is an edge-of-the seat fast moving romance and mystery that is difficult to put down. The sexual tension is real just enough to give you a taste, but not overly explicit. Throw in numerous well drawn out secondary characters, including a very vindictive ex-mistress of Ross', a mysterious drowning, and the tense cat and mouse mystery of who is murdering young ladies, and you are in for a real treat. Very good story.
Rating: 
Summary: An entertaining read with both mystery and a great romance!
Review: Tessa must leave her grandfather and France, and return to England. She leaves with her grandfather's secretary, Ross. They have had an adversarial relationship. She is spoiled, and willful. He is strong and bossy; and, he has secrets. Their relationship, will lead to a marriage of convenience. Their marriage of convenience leads to a tempestuous romance. The Bride's Bodyguard starts with a murder, in the very first chapter. You immediately know, that you're reading a special historical. It is one that has a mystery, a slow-developing love story, and quite a few supporting players. Each player is well defined. Each, has a role in the mystery, as well as in the romance. Tessa and Ross are beguiling leads. Tessa is both childish and mature, while being a strong heroine. Ross is the enigmatic, tortured (with good reason) hero. Their love scenes together, are sexy, and wonderfully written. This is a complete read, for me. It is a book, that has all the ingredients I need, in a romance. It has a great plot, strong leads, a good supporting cast,and sexy love scenes.
Rating:
Summary: An entertaining read with both mystery and a great romance!
Review: Tessa must leave her grandfather and France, and return to England. She leaves with her grandfather's secretary, Ross. They have had an adversarial relationship. She is spoiled, and willful. He is strong and bossy; and, he has secrets. Their relationship, will lead to a marriage of convenience. Their marriage of convenience leads to a tempestuous romance. The Bride's Bodyguard starts with a murder, in the very first chapter. You immediately know, that you're reading a special historical. It is one that has a mystery, a slow-developing love story, and quite a few supporting players. Each player is well defined. Each, has a role in the mystery, as well as in the romance. Tessa and Ross are beguiling leads. Tessa is both childish and mature, while being a strong heroine. Ross is the enigmatic, tortured (with good reason) hero. Their love scenes together, are sexy, and wonderfully written. This is a complete read, for me. It is a book, that has all the ingredients I need, in a romance. It has a great plot, strong leads, a good supporting cast,and sexy love scenes.
Rating:
Summary: Four and Half Stars
Review: This is not Thornton's latest book, but it is certainly my favorite, and one of the best historical romances I have read this year. Tessa is a young woman bent on marrying one man while carried off by another to England. All of this surrounds a mystery involving the murder of a young girl at school in years past. This is a good mystery, and Thornton writes a wonderful, caring hero. I really thought I reviewed this book before. Laughing. I meant to. The only element lacking in a otherwise wonderful romance was Tessa's irritating behavior at times. You just want to slap her silly. But she grows up fast and turns out to be a wonderful young woman, a fine heroine. Highly recommended for historical romance fans.
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