I thought that this was a really good story!

It flowed really well and it had an interesting plot.  It was a very well written, the characters were strong and it was very well developed and I thought that the plot was very good too - it was a very enjoyable book!

It is 5 stars from me for this one - it is definitely one I will be very highly recommending!

I’ve never read a Sabrina Jeffries romance but I think I’m going to pick up others because I didn’t hate this historical romance.

It’s pretty fast paced and I like the plot even though it’s pretty bonkers for a historical. Gwynn is a great heroine but Joshua isn’t really my type of hero.

I do recommend this if you like your historicals on the fun and wacky side though.

I have been looking forward to this book ever since I got a peek at the first chapter last year!
I couldn't read this fast enough. And the action in this book was pretty good.

Lady Gwyn Drake is being blackmailed by her former suitor, who is threatening to go public with her secrets. When war hero Major Joshua Wolfe finds her being shaken by the scoundrel he shoots over their heads to chase the man away. Gwyn tells Joshua that the man meant to rekindle their relationship and kidnap her, in order to keep the blackmailing a secret.
Now Major Wolfe has been hired by her brother the Duke of Thornhill, to be her bodyguard to keep her safe as she makes her debut in London.

Their first kiss was good. But their second kiss, when he takes to practice shooting was amazing.
And that scene in the orangery was fire! I think I was even blushing as I read it, despite having read plenty of steamy romance novels.

I can't wait for Thorn's book and further unravelling the other mystery in this book.

This ARC was provided by NetGalley and Kensington Books.
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I have previously read Sabrina Jeffries books and enjoyed them, but haven’t read one by her for a few years. I felt this one was not as good as her older books but I did enjoy it. After realising it was the 2nd in a series I felt the series storyline should have moved along more in this one. I would enjoy reading the next in the series and thank you for allowing me to read a preview copy.

This was a much more compelling installment than the first of the series. Gwyn is a formidable heroine and Joshua's quiet intensity makes him an interesting hero. I like the clash between classes and I love the dynamics of the duo. Both characters suffer from past traumas and once they reveal them to the other, a true trust develops that goes far beyond just their physical attraction.

(My one concern is that this book tends to use idiosyncratic language which makes the conversations seem dated.)

I'm a sucker for a main character with a disability, so that makes me happy. I enjoy the conflict between the twins, they felt real, as did all the internal conflicts going on. Malet made for a good love-to-hate villain. I'm interested in the meta arch intrigue. I realize this is a rather disjointed review but I cant think of a way to make them more cohesive.

4.5 stars

I enjoyed this book. I had previously read the one chapter teaser and thought it had potential, I liked the hero Joshua, though grumpy at first he looks after the heroine, Gywn and realises that she's being blackmailed. I'd read the previous book and it's looking more likely that Lydia the mother is part of a big mystery. I like how there's different strands to each book. I'll definitely be looking out for the third book and this looks to be becoming a series that begs to be re-read! I'd heartily recommend this series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I really struggled with this one.

The hero is annoyingly gruff, moody, surly, quick to irritate and anger. I did not find many of the interactions romantic, the sex scenes are at times terribly cringy (lots of descriptions that involving, plunging, stabbing, groping and rubbing). I don't like how the hero "blames" the heroine for being attracted to her, and his jealousy is at times borderline disturbing.

Not SB finest.

Ever since she and her family moved back to England from Prussia, Lady Gwyn Drake has been hiding the folly of a youthful affair in order to protect her family. When the same former suitor comes to her family's country home to blackmail Gwyn by threatening to reveal her secret, his manhandling is quickly put to an end by the estate gamekeeper, Major Joshua Wolfe. It is clear to Gwyn's twin brother, the Duke of Thornstock, that she needs protection during her upcoming London season, so he hires the Major to act as her bodyguard. War hero Joshua feels he must accept the request given that Thorn and Gwyn's mother is his aunt by marriage and he hopes to use the trip to London to facilitate a meeting with the War Secretary so he can petition to return to full duty in the Royal Marines. He takes his job protecting Gwyn seriously, but ignoring his ever growing attraction to her becomes increasingly difficult in such close proximity. Though he knows he's beneath Gwyn socially, despite being the grandson of a duke himself, Joshua can't stop his mind wondering what a future with her might be like.

Gwyn is used to being sought only for her money and would prefer to avoid suitors both old and new, as all have been fortune hunters thus far, but with danger closing in on her, and her feelings for Joshua growing, a reckoning between them fast becomes inevitable.

I really loved this book. It was a fast read, but I couldn't put it down; it really held my attention and I was rooting for Joshua and Gwyn the whole way. Joshua is used to rejections and snide remarks because of his ruined leg and his experiences have only enhanced the natural gruffness of his personality. Both Gwyn and Joshua were afraid of being hurt and rejected by the other, each believing themselves unworthy of the other. Joshua was genuinely sweet and adorable beneath his grumpy exterior and I loved him and Gwyn as a couple. At first I thought Gwyn's attitude and poor decision making would ruin it for me, but I came to understand and like her and she also grew quite a bit. The villain was a nice addition to the story, as well as the ongoing mystery subplot flowing through this series. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and can't wait for Thorn's story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Fantastic slow burn romance with witty dialogue and beautiful imagery.

Gwynn is a strong female character who knows her own mind and survives every obstacle life throws her way. Joshua - the wounded war hero is just perfect. Together they are HR gold.

Plenty of action and subplots hinting at future books made this a fast paced read that I definitely recommend.

We met Joshua and Gwyn in the first book of the series. Joshua was badly wounded in battle and is discontented being on half pay working for his family. Gwyn's brother hires him to be her bodyguard to protect her from Lionel Malet, an old beau with some secrets she does not want revealed. Joshua's biggest concern is fighting his attraction to Gwyn and being bumped back up to full pay and being a true Major again.

Great mystery and romance! There is still the mystery of who is killing the dukes of the family, but Sabrina Jeffries always does such a great job of making the book feel like a standalone even when part of the story carries throughout a series.

Many thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley.

I had a hard time getting into this book. But once I did I really enjoyed it. Good story. Kept me hooked and reading into the night to finish it.

I enjoyed this book. Sabrina Jeffries has a way with drawing you into the story and keeping there till the very end.

The first chapter of this book had my little grumpy-hero-loving heart all a’flutter.

And on paper (no book pun intended) I should have loved this book. There’s banter and forced proximity and the bones are good. Excellent even. But something about this couple didn’t quite do it for me…even though I liked both of them!

Though they did fight a lot in the beginning and I liked that a lot. Still, the love emotions didn’t quite grab me by the guts. Maybe it was a chemistry thing? I don’t know.

I liked this book. Just not quite my favorite Sabrina Jeffries novel. It’s okay. That happens.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read an advanced copy. The Bachelor is set to release in February. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Great historical fiction.
Gwyn has a past with a scoundrel, Malet, which she is deeply ashamed of. When Malet gets desperate for money, he attempts to blackmail Gwyn into buying his silence of what happened between them all those years ago. Her brother, Thorn, knows only part of the story but hires Major Wolfe to act as Gwyn's bodyguard, fearing he may try to kidnap her. But the story is a bit more complicated than meets the eye, and there are actually several pieces of the story all interwoven masterfully to create a great story of love, betrayal, secrets, and suspense.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a bit slow moving to start out with, but overall, I really enjoyed it! Joshua was so grumpy and hid behind his injury. It was once he was forced to constantly be around Gwyn that we got to see how wonderful he was. It usually is the toughest ones that fall the hardest. And I absolutely adored Gwyn’s strength of spirit. To bear the burden of her past alone for so long was admirable. I loved these two characters separately, but together they were perfect for each other. Just a note...This can be read as a standalone, but there were bits and pieces that probably would have been more understandable had I read the first in the series. And while the main issue in this story was resolved, it’s clear that there is a bigger, ongoing issue involving the entire family and series.

I received an ARC of The Bachelor by Sabrina Jeffries from Netgalley. This is the story of Gwyn, a Duke's daughter and Major Joshua Wolfe, a Duke's grandson. These two people belong to a family, are part of a family, yet desire a recognition of their own selves and feel needed and wanted for who they truly are. Joshua is asked to be Gwyn's bodyguard to protect her from a potential kidnapping. Fate has a plan all of her own when the attraction becomes irresistible, steamy and sensual. Sabrina Jeffries continues to enchant me with her romantic novels.

The Bachelor is the second book in the Duke Dynasty series.
Rating: 3 stars

The Bachelor was a good read. Lady Gwyn and Major Wolfe were both likable characters. They both have survived a difficult past. A past where they are still suffering the consequences of their choices.
I loved how protective Joshua was of Gwyn and how she made his day to day a little better. She soothed him in his moments of anxiety. Plus, their chemistry was off the charts. Once they kissed they had a hard time stopping. Those scenes were very sexy.
They both went through blackmail and attempted murder. Their bantering was very entertaining. The story was very well paced.

Thank you to the publisher Kensington Books (Zebra) for providing me with an ARC for review.

Wooohoooo, that was fun, super sexy, and so much fun to read. Loved the chemistry that was built up especially in the previous book and set the foundation for this great read. I love how well all the characters come together the story was timed so well I didn’t want to put it down. And of course questions are answered, but of course a few more have come up. I can’t wait!

A beautiful and delightful story of love and acceptance .Acceptance not only of society or people or family but accepting and loving oneself also.both our protagonist are cynical of love and marriage due to unfortunate past behaviours.they have instanst attraction and chemistry.the heroine is spunky,strong and head strong .the hero generally wastes time in self pity but is likeable.their interactions are very entertaining.overall a good solid story.