***4 STARS***

I greatly anticipated the second book in the Duke Dynasty series.  Lady Gwyn Drake is being blackmailed by an old paramour, Lionel Malet, of a secret she does not want revealed.  Believing that she is in danger of being abducted Gwyn’s brother, the Duke of Thornstock, enlists Major Joshua Wolfe to be her bodyguard.  Joshua is somehow related to the family (I’m still confused over the family dynamics) and is the gamekeeper.  He is also “semi-retired” from military service and suffers from PTSD.  It is a lot to keep up with...lol.

Although trying to keep up with who is related to whom, this was quite an enjoyable read.  I loved Joshua’s tough, broody, grumpy nature and how Gwyn draws him out of his shell.  The sparks definitely shoot between these two...who knew archery was so seductive?  I loved the characterization including secondary characters and the camaraderie among the siblings.  I believe Ms. Jeffries wrote another gem.

I highly recommend.  I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lady Gwyn Drake has had a secret for ten years. A secret that could ruin her as well as her family’s reputation. She had been seduced by Lionel Malet and then bought off by her twin brother Thorn. She has not forgiven him. Now Malet is blackmailing her for money for him not to tell her family or everyone what happened. Thorn has hired Joshua Wolfe as her bodyguard to protect her as she is also an heiress. It doesn’t take long for Joshua to figure out everything isn’t as it seems. A great story once again by Sabrina Jeffries that anyone that likes historical stories should enjoy reading. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and this is my honest review.

Lady Gwyn Drake is the twin of a duke and the half-sister of two more (it's complicated) so, even at the ripe old age of thirty, she is considered a catch. So her family is taking her to London for the marriage mart even though she's not exactly excited about it. You see, she has a Secret Past. And while her twin knows part of it, he doesn't know everything. Too bad the Secret part of her Past is threatening to reveal the Super Secret part if Gwyn doesn't pay him off. She decides to threaten the man with a gun (that she doesn't know how to shoot) but ends up being saved by the brother of the woman marrying her twin (who is also her mother's third husband's nephew... it's still complicated). 
Joshua Wolfe gives Gwyn all the feels and he feels the same. But he's "damaged" having been hurt in the war to the point that he has to walk with a cane and his injuries (and, tbh general disposition) make him super grumpy. He rescues her from the blackmailer and is asked to come to London to be Gwyn's bodyguard.
So forced proximity ensues as well as a touch continuation of the mystery from the first book (which you don't have to have read but it would make it a lot easier to understand what the heck is going on in this book.) Overall, an okay book with a lot of drama and misunderstandings. Gwyn was a little more "Woe is I" than I expected and the ending was a bit twee but I'm still excited to see the next book go on sale.

Three stars
This book came out February 25th
Follows Project Duchess
ARC kindly provided by Kensington Books and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

i really need to get my hands on this book because the first chapter got me hooked. 
I like the writing style .

What a great entertaining story! Gwyn is a force to be reckoned with, she's knows her own mind and is willing to express it and she's no shrinking violet, wanting to learn to shoot...not exactly the role of a lady. When it's time for her debut into social, a little later than norm at thirty she has to handle a problem from her past. Major Wolfe is not ready for his newest assignment as bodyguard to such a spitfire. This book has it all, great banter, fun characters, sexual tension, blackmail, humor, wounded hero and high spirits, a really engaging story.

The Bachelor by Sabrina Jeffries is a Regency romance to which I was given access to Chapter 1. The story starts off with a newspaper announcement and escalates from there...with blackmail. It is an intriguing start. I was given this chapter by Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. My opinion is solely my own. #netgalley  #thebachelor

I honestly did not realize this was only a chapter excerpt. I tired to read it with an open mind and enjoy even though it was short. It seems like a good story that had promise. Exciting characters and a blackmail story I'm sure will lead into a relationship between her and her rescuer. All in all it had promise and one day I'm sure I will read the rest.

I received the first chapter excerpt. It didn't impress me. I didn't like the heroine. She seemed TSTL to me. I like the hero better. From what I've read, I am not encouraged to read the entire story.

The Bachelor, by Sabrina Jeffries, will be available at booksellers on 2-25-20.   Bachelor is book 2 in Ms Jeffries Duke Dynasty series.  I've read an excerpt of the story and am intrigued with beginning of the story.  I'm interested in finding out how the story goes from the first chapter on.  Will Lady Gwyn one-up her blackmailer?  Will Major Wolfe stop being mysterious & kiss our heroine?  Will Gwyn grow up & take responsibility for her actions?  Can't wait to find out.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this single chapter excerpt advance reader copy.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

#Netgalley  #SabrinaJeffries  #TheBachelor  #DukeDynasty  #KensingtonBooks  #Zebra  #Romance

Cute excerpt .....keeps you eager for the full book.....I have always enjoyed this author and the first book was quite a read and after reading this ....makes me excited for more

“The Bachelor (Duke Dynasty #2)” by Sabrina Jeffries (chapter 1 excerpt).

Although having only received the first chapter of the book, I really enjoyed it and I’m liking the two main characters already. I look forward to future encounters between these two. 

Definitely adding this book to my wishlist! 

Star rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

[** I received a copy of “The Bachelor (Duke Dynasty #2)” by Sabrina Jeffries via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 
Thank you to publishers and Netgallery for the opportunity to review part of this book.]
#TheBachelor #NetGalley

Lady Gwyn Drake thought when she was young that Lionel Malet was in love with her and wanted to get married but she quickly learned that her twin brother, Thorn, the Duke of Thornstock turned him down. Now , ten years later Malet was back in Gwyn's life trying to bribe her about their time together. When Thorn is concerned for Gwen's safety as she is about to make her debut, he decides to hire Joshua Wolfe, the estate’s gamekeeper to be her personal bodyguard. Joshua was a Major in the Navy and is quite capable of protecting Gwyn even with his disability.

The more time Gwyn and Joshua spend together, the more the sparks start to fly. Joshua likes the spitfire that Gwyn is but he doesn't feel he is worthy of such a lady. Too bad Gwyn has other ideas! It will take a lot for these two strong minded individuals to realize that they are perfect for each other, even with all their flaws and questionable pasts.

I just adored this story! I loved Gwyn! I loved her forward way of thinking about how woman should be able to behave. I really enjoyed Joshua too. He is such a loyal and honest person and he really deserves the world. Great new addition to this series!

Sabrina Jeffries knows how to write a book. This book had delightful characters and a plot that moved along. I would recommend this book to others.

I was provided with a digital excerpt ARC of this title by the publisher and Netgalley. 

I am already hooked!

Gwyn has tried flirting with her estate's handsome gamekeeper. But he remains stoic and impervious to her charms. No other men capture her interest like he does, but he seems determined to remain aloof. When Gwyn's former illicit liaison attempts to blackmail her, Joshua comes to her rescue. 

I can't wait to read the rest of the story and discover how she breaks down his defenses!

This review is based on a one-chapter except of the book. I didn’t get to read much of the book, but what I did read has me very interested. The first chapter did a good job of introducing the main couple and some of the conflict they face. I am very likely to read the full novel when it’s released.

Hard to tell from the short excerpt, but Sabrina Jeffries is a perennial fave, so I'll check this out post-publication!

Lady Gwyn Drake has long protected her family’s reputation, but her former suitor, Lionel Malet, appears at Armitage Hall threatening to go public with her secrets. Brooding handsome Major Joshua Wolfe, injured in naval action witnesses her blackmailer in action and comes to her rescue. Her twin brother, Thorn, hires his gamekeeper Joshua Wolfe to keep her safe in London during her debut. Duke’s sister with dowry and unsavory men at every turn, but she is attracted to Joshua.  She is very sure he will never be able to forgive her youth mistake and he feels unworthy he’s simply soldier on half pay with a limp and she a Duke’s daughter and sister. Gwyn and Joshua’s romance make for an enjoyable read. An excellent story I loved and I voluntarily wrote a review.

As an extract of the full book I will only comment on the first portion of the book. The style of writing is consistent with Project Duchess and picks up not too long after that finished. However, without some context I found it hard to come back into the story and found I couldn't really remember some details that seemed to be important to the story. When reviewing the full version I can judge this better, however, I am really looking forward to finishing the whole thing! Loving it so far!

I actually didn't realize this was only an excerpt. I don't have much to go on, but I can say that the beginning felt a little rushed. We have very little backstory as to what is happening. 

I'm sure the full book will be good. I already sort of fell in love with Major Wolfe only 10 pages in...

Five amazing wounded and healed stars!!!  With a gruff, grumpy hero, a feisty heroine, drama and danger...this book had it all!

When Gwyn’s past rises up to threaten her, Joshua steps in to help out.  He soon finds himself in her brother’s employ as her bodyguard, a position Gwyn is not happy about for a few reasons.  But the more time they spend together, the more they realize that their preconceived notions about the other was not completely accurate.  They each have a past filled with pain and uncertainty that has left it’s mark on their hearts and souls.


’Like the torn ligatures and muscles in Joshua’s leg that still ached after five years, her wound was hidden…’


Oh man, I absolutely adored Gwyn!  She said what she thought without a moment’s hesitation but was still sweet and caring.  Once riled up, she really let it fly, and I couldn’t help but laugh at the way she stood up to Joshua.

Joshua was exactly how I like my heroes.  He rarely smiled, was often curt, and just wanted to be alone.  Gwyn, however, was able to reach deep inside of him and watching him slowly rise up from the ashes of his previous pain and suffering was wonderful. His main priority was protecting her, even when she was determined to waylay him at times.  She certainly kept him on his toes.


’She was holding his hand.  She was complaining about her suitors.  He liked both things better than he should, especially after an evening of being forced to watch her dance with every fool in creation.  Of fighting to keep his jealousy under control when all he wanted was to punch her partners in the face.’


I loved watching this couple together!  Their banter was quick and smart, their chemistry creating a tension that is felt throughout the book.  And when they finally yielded, holy heck!  I’m surprised my kindle didn’t go up in flames.

This plot has several layers to it and I was completely engrossed as each one was revealed.  With just enough drama and danger, interspersed with the romance, I found myself turning the pages as quickly as possible.  The angst is what I would consider mild as both Joshua and Gwyn have a lot of fears, distrust, and uncertainties to deal with but without consuming the story.  While they totally clicked together, theirs is not an easy happy ever to obtain.  Watching them get there was pure perfection.