A Matter of Manners

I have not read any SM books in years but this sounded interesting and it really was. I absolutely loved the slow development of trust, the growing relationship and how strong this bond got. Sometimes I think the language could have been less vulgar (e.g. quim) - why is it necessary to use this kind of vocabulary?
Next to that the leads are enjoyable and the story is not only about sex, it is about much more- absolutely worth reading!

I received an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review

Pretty steamy, the romance is pretty basic, but I’m assuming you don’t read these for the plot. Solid three

I got this as an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is about Katy and Jeremy's marriage and how it blossoms from a simple arrangement to trust and adoration from both sides.
Jeremy was definitely my favorite character in this book, I loved how he was so protective of Katy and wanted to help her with everything in life, I did however think he should have given in earlier.

Honestly - this book should have been much shorter than it actually was, it would have made the reading experience better because nothing really special happens in the first 35% of the book.

Not into some of the sexual content in this book, but I did enjoy the story line. The characters were interesting and the events Were believable.
4 stars.

Jeremy Wyles believes himself sterile. He's also a sadist and fears no lady would agree to marry him. When a woman shows up on his doorstep, pregnant and claiming to be his wife.When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Terry Graham is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.

Enjoyed the story of Jeremy and Katy in that it is well written, entertaining and holds your attention. You first meet Katy when she arrives on Jeremy’s doorstep looking for George who had married her while in Ireland and was the father of her unborn child. At that time, George was acting as Jeremy’s proxy and failed to mention this little fact or telling Katy he was already married. The story also revolves around a government mole that has led to the death of numerous innocent people in Ireland. A big part of the story involves Jeremy’s sexual need to dominate and inflict controlled pain upon his wife, Katy who is also his submissive. The domination is intensive and erotic in nature and makes this a great story. There is so much going on in this book that I could not mention it all and if I did it would spoil the story for you but I would highly recommend this as a great read.

This is my voluntary review, in my own words, for this ARC. Well! After reading this I had to put my tablet down to cool off! SMOKIN!!! This is NOT a book about table manners. If you like strong men and women who like a bit of rough slap and tickle, you need to wrap this book in brown paper, buy it and go home to a secluded place and read it! If you are more inclined to tamer books then pass this one by and look for another. Aside from the steam side, this is well written with intrigue and great characters that will keep you reading.

Jeremy has just heard the news that his cousin George (his heir) is a father again. He isn't happy! but he has resigned himself to that he will never have his own children. Katy comes into his life when she is announced as Duchess having married George in Ireland. It comes as a shock to her that she isn't married, that George is already married and that her da just might be right. Jeremy, after having two wives die, isn't looking for a third, but fate it seems has provided him with the possibility of a heir. Terry Graham has written a story that is compelling to read. I found it well researched to the d/s and how that relationship is one of trust. Katy and her family have seen how that trust can be abused. I liked the characters as they all have interesting backstories and i liked how Katy found her grandfather and that they were able to have a relationship develop. The sexual scenes are written sensually and in detail but are not explicit. There is danger as Katy goes alone to find her brother and try to rescue him. There is lies, deception, d/s scenes, friendship, mystery and murder that will keep a reader hooked. Will Jeremy and Katy have a HEA? read the story to find out! Recommended!!

Very enjoyable with the right mix of plot and heat. I would definitely read this author again and I hope there will be more in this series. I only have two quibbles— 1) I really wanted to see the scene between our heroine and her grandfather. What happened to the letters her mother sent? Why did he think she was dead? How did they get to know each other? 2) The club scene reads like teaching a kink 101 lesson in the 21st century and it pulled me out of the story. I get that it was supposed to be a lesson for the heroine, but there are ways to make it seem more period and in future novels, that may be something to consider. But my quibbles are rather minor and this novel is worth your time.

A really good romance. I loved all the characters and the historical setting. I will read more of this author.

This book was good. Having never read this author I was unsure what to expect. This book was wonderful. It had all of the aspects you would expect and a great story as well. If you are looking for something steamy to read this is the book for you.

I got this as an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the book because the author describes every detail of the surroundings of the characters.
It’s not only the typical romance story and is not only sex. The two principal characters are so good for each other and don’t jugde them at all.
Jeremy the male character, has this taste for sadism in the bed. But don’t get wrong he is not Christian Grey and don’t have a dark past, he just like that kind of thing and Kate accepted him without any doubt.
That kind of acceptance caught my attention because I didn’t read it before. That kind of love that Kate has for Jeremy was amazing and cute.
The sex scene was equally detailed as the others scene so, you can imagine being Katy.
Terry Graham also put a little of history mentioning the Battle of ross and adding spies as principal characters. It was entertaining and different.
The bad
The only thing that I didn’t like was the relations between the two-principal character, it was a big cliché.
Also, the author doesn’t mention Jeremy's past so you don’t not well why he likes this kind of behavior in the bed.
Conclusion
Overall the story was good, it’s a little bit of different in this huge sea of erotic novels. Because not only read the bed scene but also you can have little glimpses of the story behind of the characters.

I received a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. A matter of manners is a steamy read. Jeremy believes that no woman will want him because of his being a Dominant just as his two deceased wives didn't. He also believes himself impotent so when Katy shows up at his door pregnant and claiming to be married to his already married cousin he sees the perfect solution. He will take her as his wife and claim her child as his own. I loved the relationship between jeremy and Katy. The way Katy allowed jeremy to accept who he was and his desire was perfect.

Really enjoyed the aspect of Victorian with splashes of bdsm, but I really wasn't into this bdsm. Don't really think it pulled the plot a long (which I thought the plot was pretty good). Just wanted more back story on the main characters.

A Duke who believes he is sterile keeps on the pregnant Irish woman who he finds out was married to him by proxy. He's insistent he'll never touch her but their blazing chemistry land them in bed and the Duke discovers Katy is definitely into his sadistic nature.

An erotic historical with a lot of steam, but please see the CW below for more info if needed.




CW: Katy has a miscarriage on page. The Duke finds out he is not sterile and they go on to have many children.

In-depth characters and a well developed story by Terry Graham. Found this enjoyable and look forward to more in this series. First time reading this author who puts forth his skill in this craft. "A copy of this book was provided by Wild Rose Press via NetGalley with no requirements for a review. Comments here are my honest opinion." NOT JUST AN EROTIC READ IT IS MUCH MORE!

Ok. If you have a problem with doms and subs, this book is not for you.

Even with the tying up, etc, the story is really good. Characters are interesting. Good plot. It's up to you.

Jeremy is a tortured man. Afraid of his true nature and has already buried two wives, he has been told he is sterile.  Katy takes a little while to get used to. Her secrecy is annoying, and I have serious issues with the cousin angle. Why would a man who obviously loves his wife in later parts of the book be portrayed as a philanderer, in the beginning,

The sex is off the charts in terms of heat. I am a big fan of BDSM romances, and this one certainly delivers. I am anxiously awaiting the next in the series. 

I received an arc of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

3.5 Stars

This was an enjoyable read but it's definitely missing something. I think it would have been a little better had the setting been different. I don't know if that's the something I'm referring to though.

I enjoyed reading about Jeremy and Katy but the writing felt a bit clunky a points. The BDSM was entertaining but once again I just feel like the setting was off. I think if you just want an easy read though, this wouldn't be bad.

Can a Duke with unusual sexual proclivities and an Irish woman with a secret; be honest with each other in the name of love?
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This was an interesting take on historical romance. Jeremy a Duke, twice married with a past that has caused him to feel he’s not worthy and has needs that are outside the norm and therefore can’t have a relationship.

Katy, has run from Ireland looking for Jeremy’s cousin George. There are secrets everywhere and I was intrigued and the storyline kept me reading. What I had an issue with, is I am not a fan of drama that can be solved with a simple conversation. I just felt there were too many secrets that could have been easily rectified with a conversation.

I did like the book and I would probably continue reading to see what happens to Miles and Thomas. I think those stories could be interesting.

The cover is enticing to the eye and encourages those with interest of the erotic nature to take a risk and read this novel. The contents are to be commended and the novel keeps the reader interested. Overall, this is a great read and I would certainly recommend it to a friend, family member or colleague,

A Matter of Manners is the first book in the Shades of Sin series. This was the first book I have read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. It had a solid storyline, well developed characters, and was fast paced. There was a mystery of a murderous traitor that needed solving. I do wish that we could have seen more on the development of the main characters relationship

This was a difficult book to rate. It was a more considered erotic romance than the norm, with a decent not sex related plot.

Jeremy is a twice married Duke, who remains childless. Now widowed for the second time, he believes he can’t father a child, and is jealous of his cousin George’s fertility. When the Irish wife George has pretended to marry, while on a horse buying trip, turns up effectively barefoot and pregnant, he seizes an opportunity to set her up as his duchess and acknowledge the child as his own. Kate has her own issues to deal with, and tries to escape, however the stern Duke is relentless and hunts her down.

Unlike most of this genre, there was a detailed plot about Kate’s brother, and spying, which was quite interesting, and the erotic elements of the story were definitely well done and steamy, but the whole thing felt very long, the relationship between the leads felt overly convoluted, and the conflict went on for a bit too long. I also felt it was a bit disjointed, as if there were two books fighting each other in parts of the story.

I think with a more tightly edited story this would have been even better.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and all opinions are my own.

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First book from this author for me. Very enticing book cover. It has suspense, Steam, romance. I really enjoyed the beginning of the book and I find the story dragging a bit towards the ends. The sex scenes were very repetitive. I will check out other books from this author for sure.
I voluntarily reviewed this ARC and the opinions here are all mine.

Katy thought she was marrying a Duke and ends up pregnant. Jeremy is a Duke and is sterile, when Katy shows up on his door, he isn’t quite sure what to do with her. He decides to keep her as is wife in name only and allow the child to be his heir. What happens when their chemistry becomes steamy and his need to punish is wife grows? Fast-paced read with plenty of drama, intense chemistry and steam. I really liked this historical read.

A Matter of Manners by Terry Graham is the First book in the Shades of Sin Series. This is the story of
Kathleen 'Katy' Brennan and Jeremy Wyles, the Duke of Lexham. Jeremy is twice widowed with no children and after being told he was sterile had no hopes of any. But his cousin George who is married has several children along with possibly more. So when Katy comes to his door saying she was married to the Duke and that she was pregnant was sure due to George. But Jeremy thinks to take advantage of this situation and claim Katy as his wife and her child as his. Katy was forced to married the Duke who left her shortly after so she heads out to find him but instead learns she was not really married to the true Duke. A bargain is struck between them but their feelings and attraction makes it impossible to stay true to the original intent.
Spicy historical read!

This was a very engaging story that moved along at a good pace. Kathleen was a brave and resourceful lady. Jeremy has his share of disappointments. They made a couple who were ideal for each other, if only they could believe and trust each other. There were some heartfelt moments between them. There was also the problems of the Irish rebels and how they were connected to Kathleen’s family in Ireland. There are a number of interesting secondary characters, including Miles, Lord Beccles, I hope he gets his own story! I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The last thing Jeremy Wyles expected was to fall in love with the beautiful and pregnant Irish lady Katy Brennan. She’s pregnant by another man yet he’s willing to marry her and claim the child as his own, thus securing his dukedom. He’ll give her everything she needs but will not touch her. But when she runs away, he catches up with her and punishes her the only way he knows how. When her gasps of delight reach his ears, he wonders if she’s the submissive he’s been looking for to appease the dominant man within. Can he protect his heart from her clutches or is it too late?



I had no expectations when I started reading A Matter of Manners as this is Terry Graham’s debut novel. Was it going to have a plot or will it be another 50 Shades? From the first chapter, Jeremy and Katy connected with my heart. I wanted these two to get together and I wanted George gone, possibly in shackles. The characterizations of the characters impressed me as the more I discovered about them, the more I grew attached to them. The pain, desire, confusion, jealousy, love felt by Jeremy and Katy I experienced too. The bdsm scenes were tastefully done and only added to the depth of the plot. Speaking of the plot, it moved at a steady pace without any plot holes. The ending made me cry but let me assure you, they were happy tears.



A Matter of Manners is a perfect blend of Jane Austen and 50 Shades. Highly recommend!



Note: This book is for adult reading only. 18+ due to adult situations and language.



Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it.



Favorite Character/Quote: Katy. She’s had a rough go of it, but she’s got a great spirit. I loved how she totally lets go with Jeremy and explores her own pleasures. She stands up for herself when it’s needed, even when Jeremy punishes her. She’s exactly what he needs and vice versa.



My Rating: 5 stars

This is Katy and Jeremy’s story. Katy married the Duke of Lexham or so she thought. The real Duke says he will stay married to her. There is a lot of BDSM. There is spying for the English government. Katy thinks she committed murder. There are many twists and turns in this story. I was on the edge of my seat to see what happened next. I can’t wait to read more by this author.