The Secret of a Scoundrel

The Secrets of a Scoundrel, by Mindy Burbidge Strunk, is a quick, but interesting read!

Lady Isabel Palmer has not seen Mr. Marcus Tierney in several years, not since he ended his plans to marry her sister.  When he shows up at her family's home to discuss property issues, Isabel is not sure how to handle this former friend!

Isabel felt like Marcus walked away from their friendship, as well, when he made this decision concerning his engagement.  During his time away, Marcus had acquired a reputation as a scoundrel and that is totally unacceptable to Isabel!

As Isabel and Marcus begin to spend time together again, Isabel realizes that some of her assumptions may not be accurate.  As their friendship begins to come to life again, you wil be surprised when the truth finally comes to light!

Enflamed

 

Enflamed, by Jody Hedlund, opens with Espen frustrated as he listens to the other Knights of Brethren speak fondly of their wives. He is having a hard time forgetting about his best friend’s sister, Sylvi Prestegard. This beautiful woman comes from a wealthy family; however, Espen, the son of a fisherman, can never think of being more than just friends with her!

Sylvi is not happy about the men her father has selected as potential husbands. She asks Espen to help communicate this to her father. Her father actually accuses Espen of wanting Sylvi for himself. Espen has been in love with Sylvi for years, but he knows he is not at her level and could never be considered as a potential mate!

When Espen leaves on a mission for the king, Sylvi disguises herself as a young boy to sneak aboard his boat. This is all she can think to do to avoid her father’s plans. As Espen is seeking to discover the location of the holy lamp, Sylvi wants to find out if she and Espen can ever be more than just friends!

Before you know it, Sylvi and Espen become man and wife and Espen is moving on to continue his mission to locate the holy lamp. Hold tight as both Sylvi and Espen fight hard to achieve their heart’s desire!

I received a copy of this book from Northern Lights Press in exchange for my honest review.

Rake on the Run

Rake on the Run, by Mindy Burbidge Strunk, tells the tale of Lord Nathaniel Westlake.  As he is trying to outrun his latest fiasco, Nathan inadvertently hops on a ship headed to India.  You will not believe the additional trouble he will encounter as he travels across the seas!

Nathan crosses paths with a former acquaintance, Miss Justina Tinsdale.   Unfortunately, he does not even remember her name.  Although Justina is hurt by this slight, she reaches out to Nathan when she learns that he is in very poor shape with an extreme case of seasickness.  Due to his lack of planning for this trip, Nathan has to take a room in the bowels of the ship!

This is fun tale to follow, as Nathan and Justina, not only learn more about this foreign land, but also about each other!

Reforming the Gambler

 

Reforming the Gambler, by Mincy Burbidge Strunk, will tell the tale of the reformation of Sir Ian Pinkerton.  This second-born twin, who initially receives none of the family inheritance, will soon receive a gift he never would have imagined!

When Ian takes ownership of a rundown estate, you will not believe all of the wonderful people he meets and the changes that take place through the process!

This is definitely a tale not to be missed!