📖 Book Review ~ The Widow and the Rake by Sarah Mallory

17 September 2026

My thanks to the author for my copy of this book

After an unhappy marriage Fay Bellington is now content to live a quiet life in Harrogate, until she discovers her beloved niece is in dire trouble. Fay goes to London and seeks help from a childhood friend who is now Viscount Winterburne. But Anthony Doune is no longer the lanky boy she remembers – he is now tall, dark and incredibly attractive…

📖 Book Review

When she learns that her teenage niece is in trouble Fay Bellington leaves her quiet life in Harrogate and travels to London to enlist the help of a childhood friend with whom she has had little contact with since her own marriage and subsequent widowhood. Anthony Doune is everything Fay remembers from her time spent with him at her childhood home however, she is little prepared for the effect that meeting him again will have on her now that they are both mature adults. Moody, dark and mysterious Anthony Doune is everything that Fay’s deceased husband wasn’t and whilst the attraction between them is obvious and not unwelcome, the only problem is that neither of them wants to commit to a relationship especially when they are seeking dangerous people who are determined to do Fay’s niece irreparable harm.

The Widow and the Rake is a lovely friends-to-to lovers romance which has all the hallmarks of this author’s usual fine attention to historical detail whilst at the same time keeping the human interest very much at the forefront of the story. The Regency period once again comes alive, from the excitement of gaming salons, to romantic evening soirées, we stroll arm in arm with the great, and the no-so-good, of London society whilst at the same time observing from the sidelines a sensual love story developing between two lovely characters who are infinitely right for each other. The twists and turns along the way are exciting and the will they, won’t they element of Fay and Tony’s relationship kept me turning the pages, so that I read the story in one glorious sitting.

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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📖 Hist Fic Saturday ~ The Major and the Scandalous Widow by Sarah Mallory

 

Harlequin
28 September 2023

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A compelling Regency romance.

The infamous lady…

He must resist!

Major Jack Clifton must fulfill his military friend’s dying wish by returning his wedding ring to his widow. But when honorable Jack finds Eloise a year later, she’s nothing like the woman that he was told to expect. In fact, the ton view her as utterly scandalous! Yet, Jack quickly learns that Eloise’s reputation has been wrongfully imposed on her…and that he has forbidden feelings for the real Eloise!

📖 My Review

When I was a teenager I became fascinated by the Regency romances of Georgette Heyer and Barbara Cartland and this love for them has survived. It's still my favourite pastime on a rainy afternoon to escape to Georgian England and go back to a bygone time of grand salons and gossip ridden soireés.

The Major and the Scandalous Widow caught my attention from the start as we join the story just as Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo and Major Jack Clifton's sad mission to return his dying friend's wedding ring to his widow. Eloise, Lady Allyngham has something of a lively reputation and having mourned her husband for a year she is now back in society which is where Jack Clifton tracks her down, however, the handsome major is unprepared for the attraction of this scandalous widow.

I raced through this book, entranced by the relationship between the widow and the major and completely at ease in the world they inhabit, be it in the grand salons at an evening ball, or sheltered by moonlight in a secluded garden, the regency world, with all its faults and foibles, is brought into sharp focus. Both central characters have their own fascination and I enjoyed discovering more about Eloise, she's a feisty heroine and more than a match for the dashing major whose sense of propriety is tempered only by his obligation to protect his friend's widow at all costs. Whilst there is the undeniable pull of romance there's also a deeper message embedded in the story, that of the unbreakable bonds of loyalty between lovers, friends and fallen comrades. 

Charmingly sophisticated and with an undeniable sizzle of passion, The Major and the Scandalous Widow is another wonderful Regency romance from this talented author who brings the Regency world alive with all its glamour, intrigue and passion.

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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📖 Hist Fic Saturday ~ The Night She Met the Duke by Sarah Mallory

On Hist Fic Saturday

Let's go back to ... Regency England,

Harlequin Historical
27 April 2023

My thanks to the author for my copy of this book

 

Her mysterious midnight visitor?

The duke!

Hearing herself described as "a lady as dull as her name" is the final straw in Prudence Clifford’s disastrous season, so she decides to stay with her aunt in Bath. But Pru’s new life is anything but dull when one night she finds an uninvited, devastatingly handsome duke at her kitchen table! Pru will never forget the emotional connection they shared. But it’s their unexpected reunion three months later that will prove truly unforgettable..

📖 My review..

Prudence Clifford has no pretensions of marriage and lives a very comfortable life in Bath as a companion to her elderly aunt Minerva. Prudence fills her days with charitable works and is entirely comfortable with her own company until, late one night, she discovers a very handsome man sitting at her kitchen table. This unorthodox meeting with the Duke of Hartland leads Prudence into a very different sort of life which, once tasted, is very difficult to give up.

I loved this Regency romance from start to finish, the story is beautifully written and feels wonderfully authentic whether it be taking tea in the grand salons of London's upper classes or dancing an intimate waltz at one of the many evening soirees. There is so much to enjoy and with both Prudence and the Duke being such fascinating characters there is never a dull moment between them. There are enough twists and turns to keep you guessing along with a frisson of delicious romance which runs like a silken thread throughout the whole of the story.

I do love reading a good Regency romance and this author is certainly one of my favourite writers of this increasingly fashionable genre. Pure escapism from start to finish,  I loved it.

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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🎄Festive Read ~ The Duke's Family for Christmas by Sarah Mallory

 

Harlequin
25 October 2022

My thanks to the author for my copy of this book

A heartwarming Regency romance

He has until Christmas Eve

…To make them a family!

Determined to claim the son his late wife kept secret from him, Leo, Duke of Tain, is working in disguise as his tutor. Until Miss Lily Wrayford, the child’s fiercely protective guardian, discovers Leo’s true identity…and gives him until Christmas to prove she can trust him! All Leo wants is to be a good father, but might this brave, captivating woman be the final missing piece of his family?

🎄My Review..

Lily Wrayford is fiercely protective of her young ward, so when the charismatic Leo Devereux enters her life and offers to be Toby’s tutor Lily accepts with, it must be said, some trepidation. Little does Lily know that Leo has an altogether more important reason for wanting to get to know young Toby.

The Duke's Family for Christmas is a delightful Regency romance which has all the lovely little historical details which this author does so well. I found so much to enjoy in getting to know Lily, she is such a brave and loyal character whose love for Toby shines through and yet it is in her relationship with Leo Devereux where the heart of the story lies. It took me a while to really warm to Leo, he is an enigmatic figure with a brooding presence but this only makes his involvement in the story all the more poignant. However, as the story progresses and as each of the characters start to gel together as a unit so the subtle nuances in the burgeoning relationship between Lily and Leo becomes all the more magical. Whilst the story has a delightful festive edge to it, it’s not so Christmassy that you couldn’t read and enjoy at any time of the year.

Beautifully recreating the Georgian era with all of its complicated social niceties, The Duke's Family for Christmas is a lovely story about opening your heart the possibility of love especially when it comes with all the joy of a ready made family.

Best read with...a warming glass of claret

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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📖 Book Review ~ The Laird's Runaway Wife by Sarah Mallory

Harlequin
22 May

Lairds of Ardvarrick #3

My thanks to the author for my copy of this book

A gripping marriage-reunited story set between the Highlands and London.Finding his wife…Puts them both in peril!

When they were newly married, their lives had been full of joy, but tragedy has struck, and Grant Rathmore’s wife has run away to her father—a dangerous Jacobite sympathizer. Fearful for Madeleine’s life, Grant finds her at a London ball, looking more beautiful than ever and dancing without a care in the world. Now Grant vows to do whatever it takes to keep her safe...

📖My Review ..

When Grant Rathmore, Laird of Ardvarrick, returns to his highland home he is devastated to discover that his wife Madeleine has left him. Tracking her to London, Grant is equally concerned when he sees that Madeleine is in company with her father who, as a known Jacobite, is heading into a very dangerous situation. Despite the strain in their marriage, Grant is determined to protect Maddie from harm, however, as the story progresses this becomes increasingly difficult especially when Maddie attracts the attention a particularly noxious character.

As always this talented author combines history with passionate relationships and even though Grant and Maddie are estranged in this story, there is still a viable connection between them. Moving effortlessly from the Scottish highlands, to the sumptuous salons of Georgian London, this final book in the trilogy looks at the continued support for the Jacobites and the clandestine nature of those who would put the exiled Stuarts before their allegiance to the House of Hanover. 

Whilst each book can be read as a standalone story, I think in the case of the Lairds of Ardvarrick trilogy it does make more sense to read the books in the order they were written, that way the the emotional connection between the lovely characters who have featured so strongly in the series are allowed to grow and develop over each story. However, as this is definitely the final book in the trilogy there is a sense of bringing everything together and whilst I won't give anything away I will conclude that, as with the previous two books, there is a lovely sense of satisfaction at the ending. 

🍷Best read with..a decanter of rich wine

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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Lairds of Ardvarrick Series

Book 1: Forbidden to the Highland Laird

Book 2: Rescued by Her Highland Soldier

Book 3: The Laird's Runaway Wife 

📖 Book Review ~ Rescued by Her Highland Soldier by Sarah Mallory

Mills & Boon
Ebook 15 April 2021
Paperback 27 April 2021

Lairds of Ardvarrick #2

My thanks to the author for my copy of this book

Her rugged Highlander

Is the gallant son of a laird!

Travelling alone through the treacherous Scottish Highlands, Madeleine d’Evremont is saved by rough-looking soldier, Grant Rathmore. Attraction flares between them as he escorts Madeline on her perilous escape to France, until she discovers he’s the heir of a respected Laird! Madeline knows she must let him go – surely the daughter of a humble adventurer could never be a suitable match for him now

📖 My thoughts..

Madeleine d’Evremont and Grant Rathmore have their own particular reasons for fleeing Scotland in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden. With red coated troops patrolling the area and with the British soldiers' penchant for violence no-one is safe, especially a woman travelling alone. With some trepidation Madeleine hires Rathmore to escort her to a place of safety and whilst their journey is difficult and fraught with danger, it also allows them time to get to know each other in a more meaningful way. This adventurous paring of a feisty young woman and a damaged Highlander is a beautiful combination as each of them bring their own particular secrets into the story.

Whilst the author is more known for her Regency romances, I do find this current foray into Scottish history to be a lovely alternative. Combining complicated history with a lively romance is never easy but this talented author never lets one get in the way of the other. It was equally enjoyable to watch a burgeoning relationship unfold between Madeleine d’Evremont and Grant Rathmore as it was to worry about the difficulties of them travelling in the Scottish highlands when tempers flared easily and the English viewed all Scots as traitors to the crown.

Rescued by Her Highland Soldier combines a strong sense of time and place with a thoroughly enjoyable romantic adventure all of which is written with this author's skilful flair for bringing to the page historical accuracy, and lively passion. Whilst it is the second book in the Laird's of Advarrick series it works completely as a stand-alone story.

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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🎄 Hist Fic Saturday ~ Forbidden to the Highland Laird by Sarah Mallory

On Hist Fic Saturday

Let's go back to...Scotland, 1720

Harlequin Historical
1 December 2020

Lairds of Ardvarrick #1

My thanks to the author for my e-copy of this book

A Scottish beauty

Lures the Laird to sin!

Exchanging elegant society balls for clan wars, Logan Rathmore has returned to Scotland as the new Laird of Ardvarrick. Peace is within grasp when he meets musician Ailsa McInnis from a rival clan. Her stubborn pride and innocence fascinate him—but with her now under his protection, he must do nothing to abuse her trust. The fragile peace is dependent on his being able to resist the forbidden temptation she presents…

My thoughts..

It's no secret that I have a weakness for Scottish highland romances so to have a proposed new series written by one of my favourite historical fiction writers has been a real treat. Setting the story in eighteenth century Scotland is a bit of a departure for Sarah Mallory whose usual Regency romances tend to take place in the salons and high society of Georgian London.

Logan Rathmore is newly arrived in Scotland to take up his role as the new Laird of Ardvarrick, however, his arrival in the highlands causes something of a stir especially with the clan at Contullach, who are not only his nearest neighbours but also his deadly enemies. Logan is determined to heal any rift between them but when he catches the eye of the beautiful harpist of Contullach, resentment flares and deadly jealousies start to fester.

Throughout the story there's a real sense of history, and the author has done a skilful job of recreating eighteenth century Scotland. The dangers which are so often associated with clan rivalry are well explored and yet at its heart is a beautiful love story which the author brings to life with all the passion and lively dalliance which we have come to expect from her fine writing.

The natural beauty of the Scottish highlands is allowed its moment in the spotlight and compliments the burgeoning romance between the handsome young Laird and the talented harpist. However, the story is not all hearts and heather, there are some pretty dark moments ahead for this young couple and the hint of danger definitely adds a deeper dimension to the plot.

I've thoroughly enjoyed this first visit to the Lairds of Ardvarrick and hope to see the story progress in future visits to the beautiful Scottish highlands.

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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Sunday Brunch with Jaffareadstoo ~ Sarah Mallory

On this quiet Sunday morning why don't you put the kettle on, make your favourite breakfast and settle down for Sunday Brunch with Jaffareadstoo

I'm delighted to welcome author,  Sarah Mallory

☼Good Morning, Sarah. Happy Sunday !

What favourite food are you bringing to Sunday brunch? 

I adore seafood, so I have a prawn salad with a lovely chunk of fresh crusty white bread. Yumm 

Would you like a pot of English Breakfast tea, a strong Americano, or a glass of Bucks Fizz? 

I can never say no to a glass of bubbly! But could I have a cup of tea too, pretty please? 

Which of your literary heroes are joining us today? 

Not Mr Darcy – much as I love the book, he is rather a serious young man and I want to be entertained. So, no brooding heroes joining us for brunch (I prefer those as dinner guests!). I present to you Mr Miles Calverleigh, from Georgette Heyer’s Black Sheep. He is laid back, intelligent and witty, but also kind. Not sure if he likes seafood… 

What’s the title of the book nearest to you? 

Tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites (I am currently researching for my latest romantic adventure) 

What’s the oldest book on your book shelf? 

Oh goodness, where to start? I buy lots of old books so that’s a challenge! From my nearest bookshelf, it is English Costume of the 19th Century, published in 1935. If I look at my novels, it is probably Jeffery Farnol’s Jade of Destiny, published in 1931. I inherited this from my Dad: it was raiding his bookshelves and reading Farnol, Orczy, Dumas etc that helped to foster my love of historical romance. 

Which book do you really want to read but haven’t had time for …yet! 

My current TBR list is enormous (and I guess I am not alone there). The one that I really, really want to read is Milly Johnson’s My One True North, but I am saving that, because I know when I start it, I won’t be able to stop so everything will be neglected, housework, husband, children, dog. I just love her books and her writing style. 

Do you have a guilty reading pleasure, and if so will you tell us about it? 

Georgette Heyer. I love her writing, especially the historicals and although I have read them all over and over, I still return to them, which makes me feel a tad guilty because I think I should be reading something new. 

If the house was on fire which book would you rescue? 

Heyer’s Venetia. That will get me through the dark times while I get life sorted again. 

Do you have a reading/writing playlist on Spotify, or a favourite CD to listen to when reading/writing? And if so will you share with us a favourite song or piece of music that makes you feel happy? 

I haven’t moved on to music downloads yet but I have hundreds of CDs. I play lots of instrumental music when I am writing, especially piano music. I really like Carl Davis’s score for the 1995 series of Pride & Prejudice, it is such a lively piece, very jolly, and it always cheers me up. 

Do you have a favourite place to settle down to read/write? 

I am so lucky because my lounge overlooks the sea, so I sit by the window and read. It can be distracting, though, when the sea is rough or the sea birds are wheeling around. 

Give us four essential items that a writer absolutely needs? 

I am sure not all writers need the same things but for me, a notepad and pen/pencil are a must. Also, a thesaurus and a dictionary (although I am not sure whether the last two should be replaced by the kettle and teapot). 

What can you tell us about your latest novel, or your current work in progress? 

I am very excited about my latest novel, The Mysterious Miss Fairchild, because it is my 30th book for Mills & Boon. It is a Regency romance, set in Bath (one of my favourite settings for this time period) and features a highly accomplished young lady who knows nothing about her past and that causes her to imagine the worst! 

Mills and Book
April 2020

Natalya Fairchild can’t help but be drawn to Tristan Quintrell, Lord Dalmorren, with his effortless charisma, even if he’s not her intended bridegroom. Tristan is an eligible society catch…whereas Natalya’s unknown heritage could label her ruined! As he helps Natalya investigate her mysterious past, she starts to hope the truth of her conception won’t destroy her prospects…of a life with Tristan!

Linda, where can we follow you on social media? 

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Hist Fic Saturday ~ The Mysterious Miss Fairchild by Sarah Mallory

On Hist fic Saturday

Let's go back to .....1814

Mills & Book
30 April 2020

My thanks to the author for my ecopy of this book

An accomplished beauty…

But a most unsuitable match!

Natalya Fairchild can’t help but be drawn to Tristan Quintrell, Lord Dalmorren, with his effortless charisma, even if he’s not her intended bridegroom. Tristan is an eligible society catch…whereas Natalya’s unknown heritage could label her ruined! As he helps Natalya investigate her mysterious past, she starts to hope the truth of her conception won’t destroy her prospects…of a life with Tristan!

What did I think about it..


When Tristan Quintrell's hapless nephew, Freddie, expresses his undying love for a mysterious young lady he has met in Bath, Tristan is determined to know more about Natalya Fairchild before giving his consent to a hasty marriage. When Tristan arrives in Bath and takes his place in polite society his investigations into Natalya's past bring up rather more questions than it does answers, and it doesn't help matters that Tristan finds that he too is irresistibly drawn to this beautiful, but mysterious young lady.

This is such  a lovely story and is filled with all the trademark details that regular readers have come to expect from this talented author. Once again we have a fascinating heroine, Natalya Fairchild is a beautifully accomplished young woman whose deportment, manners and gentle breeding would make her a perfect marriage prospect for any eligible bachelor. However, there are hints of a dark mystery which overshadows Natalya's natural personality, and it is this secret which draws Tristan Quintrell ever deeper into the ambiguity which surrounds Natalya's life.

I have read several of this author's work to date and I am always impressed by the way she draws the reader quickly into the story with a delightful setting, this time the beautiful city of Bath can be seen in all its Georgian splendour. She also gives us such delightful characters, men and women, who leap off the page and into your heart, especially the handsome heroes who make more than one heart go aflutter, and the strong young women who are certainly no shrinking violets when they find their true love. ♡

Charming, fun, entertaining, and gloriously romantic, The Mysterious Miss Fairchild is a delightful standalone story which, if you enjoy a captivating heroine, a brooding lord with  heart of gold, and an intriguing mystery with an unexpected twist, then I am sure that you will be as captivated as I was by this lovely visit to Georgian  England.

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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Hist Fic Saturday ~ The Highborn Housekeeper by Sarah Mallory

On Hist Fict Saturday

Let's have some Regency Romance

Mills & Boon
June 2019

Saved from Disgrace #3

My thanks to the author for my copy of this book

A disgraced lady

Turned lowly housekeeper

Earl’s daughter Nancy turned her back on the aristocracy when she fled a forced marriage, working as a cook and housekeeper. But in nursing an injured man back to health, Nancy uncovers a deep longing for the dangerously attractive Gabriel, and a surprise: he’s working to protect government secrets! She wants to help him. But to do so, Nancy will have to return to the life she once cast aside…

What did I think about it...

Nancy is travelling home, with her companion, when she comes across a man who has been gravely injured. Nancy's kind hearted nature is such that she cannot leave the man to fend for himself, however, making sure that Gabriel Shaw survives, not only puts Nancy in considerable danger, but also her contact with this very handsome stranger will open up the secrets of Nancy's past which she has successfully kept hidden for twelve years.

There's no doubt that Nancy is a fascinating enigma, she has an air of delicious mystery around her, and yet, as her connection to Gabriel shows, she has a passionate nature and a real zest for life. However, circumstances have made Nancy wary and rather cautious which makes her attraction to Gabriel all the more captivating. Gabriel is every bit as charming and dangerously addictive as all of this author's fine literary heroes. He is gloriously handsome and the powerful sexual attraction between Nancy and Gabriel sizzles right from the start which very quickly make this into a sparkling, and very passionate, romance.

The Highborn Housekeeper has all the trademarks of just what we have come to expect from this series. There is a large amount of danger and intrigue, especially when Nancy and Gabriel become involved in a secret investigation, but there's also a sizzling amount of passion which smoulders between the couple and which tests their burgeoning relationship to the absolute limits.

Those who have read books one and two in the Saved from Disgrace series will already be familiar with Nancy's story, indeed, she and her companion, Mrs Yelland, were active participants in Beauty and the Brooding Lord, and so, this story takes us very nicely into what happened next for them.

Of course, as with all the stories in this series, The Highborn Housekeeper is perfectly capable of standing on its own merits and is a complete story in itself but, as with all series and for greater enjoyment, it's best to invest in this series right from the beginning, and let these wonderful historical romances take you back to Regency England.

  

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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Review ~ Beauty and the Brooding Lord by Sarah Mallory

Harlequin Historical
2018
Saved from Disgrace - Book #2

My thanks to the author for my copy of this book

Serena Russington didn't make the wisest choice when she agreed to an assignation with a young man whose intentions weren't particularly honourable. Rescued from a situation that had every intention of turning nasty, Serena is fortunately saved from complete ruin by the taciturn Rufus Quinn, but with her reputation in disarray, Serena is faced with the option of either a life of permanent disgrace, shunned by respectable society, or agreeing to a marriage of convenience with the brooding Lord Quinn. Choosing the latter option makes for interesting reading and whilst Serena and Quinn's partnership is unashamedly romantic, only time will tell if they can make their complicated relationship work. Serena has been psychologically damaged by her ordeal at the hands of the unscrupulous rake but patience and understanding are Quinn's gifts to Serena and as the story progresses we get to understand just what makes this complicated man into such an all round good guy.

The vagaries of Regency society with all of its petty prejudices and social complications comes gloriously to life and once again this author has given us a story which is alive with romance and smouldering with brooding passion. The author does this genre very well and the lovely light and easy touch to the narrative makes this such a delightful story to read. I was enchanted by Serena and more than a little enamoured of Rufus Quinn who is a delightful leading man. I become so immersed in the story that I am sorry when it all comes to an end. I find that I am, as always, eagerly looking ahead to the next one.

It's worth mentioning that there's a wonderful link to the previous book with a mention of Russ and Molly who were the main characters in  The Ton’s Most Notorious Rake.  But don't worry of you haven't read this one as it really doesn't matter as Beauty and the Brooding Lord stands comfortably alone in its ability to charm and entertain.

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

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Hist Fic Saturday ~ The Ton's Most Notorious Rake by Sarah Mallory

On Hist Fic Saturday 

Let's go back to ...Regency England

Mills and Boon
22 February 2018

My thanks to the author for my copy of this book

There's nothing I like better than a good Regency Rake and Beau Russington is up there with the best of them.  Swoon-worthy from the very start of the novel, Beau oozes charisma, sex appeal and more than a hint of danger, in fact, he is everything that Molly Morgan detests. So, when Beau and his equally rakish friends arrive in the small northern village of Compton Parva, Molly is determined to keep these profligate men away from Prospect House, the home she runs for 'fallen women'. That Molly is the main benefactor of this home harks back to a bad experience which happened some time ago in her own past and which has left her distrustful of all men.

I was quite entranced by the story, and found that I thoroughly enjoyed the sparring which goes on between Beau and Molly. Trying to resist the lure of attraction between them is what makes the book so delicious to read. Molly's steadfastness, particularly in her dealings with the women at Prospect House, is to her credit but, it is the intoxicating, and at times infuriating presence of Beau, which sets her heart a fluttering. The other delightful characters who flit into and out of the story add interesting depth, whilst the less than likeable characters add the necessary light and shade,to this well written Regency romp.

If you enjoy Regency romances, with a touch of intrigue and more than a hint of 'will they or won't they' romance, then this story will certainly appeal. 

About the Author

Sarah Mallory was born in the West Country and grew up with a love of books and history. She has had over 40 historical novels published and won the Rona Rose Award from the Romantic Novelists Association in 2012 and 2013.

You can find her on Twitter @SarahMRomance, Facebook as Melinda SarahMallory Hammond or on her website, www.sarahmallory.com

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