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A Reckless Promise: An Anthology Mass Market Paperback – July 26 2016

by Kasey Michaels (Author), Jodi Thomas (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 119 ratings
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London's Little Season has never been so scandalous

It's the kind of vow often made on the battlefield. Darby Travers, Viscount Nailbourne, never imagines he'll have to honor it. Yet here she is on his doorstep—his late comrade's young daughter, and Darby's new ward. Worse, she comes with the most overprotective, mistrustful, bothersome chaperone—the child's aunt, Sadie Grace Boxer. Darby is quite sure that behind her lovely facade, the woman is guarding a secret.

Sadie Grace faced many trials working in her brother's surgery, but none prepared her for the world she's thrust into with his passing. Navigating the ton, with its endless ball gowns and parade of parties, is difficult enough, but hiding the truth about her niece while the sophisticated viscount watches her every move proves nearly impossible—particularly when his searing gaze tempts her to bare all. But when her family's past catches up with her, she'll have to trust in Darby…no matter the cost to her heart.
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  1. Book 3 of 3
    The Little Season
  2. Print length
    400 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    HQN
  5. Publication date
    July 26 2016
  6. Dimensions
    10.69 x 2.77 x 16.84 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0373779720
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0373779727
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"Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses." -New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts

"Michaels, known for her comedic Regency-set romances, outdoes herself... For lighthearted fun, you can't do better than this." –RT Book Reviews on An Improper Arrangement

This mistress of the genre is on the peak of her career." -RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ stars, Top Pick on A Scandalous Proposal

"The lively banter moves the intriguing plot along, as do the fascinating twists and turns of the mystery... Add smugglers, a resurrected Hellfire club, likable characters, as well as a strong adventure, and you have sheer delight."-RT Book reviews on What an Earl Wants

"Michaels has done it again...delectable." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Butler Did It

"The historical elements....imbue the novel with powerful realism that will keep readers coming back." --Publishers Weekly on A Midsummer Night's Sin

"A poignant and highly satisfying read...filled with simmering sensuality, subtle touches of repartee, a hero out for revenge and a heroine ripe for adventure. You'll enjoy the ride." -RT Book Reviews on How to Tame a Lady

"Michaels holds the reader in her clutches and doesn't let go." -RT Book Reviews on What a Gentleman Desires, 4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick

"Michaels new Regency miniseries is a joy..... You will laugh and even shed a tear over this touching romance." -RT Book Reviews on How to Tempt a Duke

About the Author

USA TODAY bestselling author Kasey Michaels is the author of more than one hundred books. She has earned four starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, and has won an RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award and several other commendations for her contemporary and historical novels. Kasey resides with her family in Pennsylvania. Readers may contact Kasey via her website at www.KaseyMichaels.com and find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AuthorKaseyMichaels.

New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas is a fifth-generation Texan who sets many of her stories in her home state, where her grandmother was born in a covered wagon. She is a certified marriage and family counselor, a Texas Tech graduate and writer-in-residence at West Texas A&M University. She lives with her husband in Amarillo, Texas.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQN; Original edition (July 26 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0373779720
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0373779727
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 191 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.69 x 2.77 x 16.84 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 119 ratings

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Kasey Michaels

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Kasey Michaels (1943 - 2023) began her career scribbling her stories on yellow legal pads while the family slept. She totally denied she chiseled them into flat rocks, but yes, she began her career a long time ago. Kasey is the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than 120 books. Kasey received four coveted Starred Reviews from Publishers Weekly, three for historical romance, The Secrets of the Heart, The Butler Did It, and A Gentleman By Any Other Name, and for the contemporary romance Love To Love You Baby (that shows diversity, you see). She is a recipient of the RITA, a Waldenbooks and Bookrak Bestseller award, and many awards from Romantic Times magazine, including a Career Achievement award for her Regency era historical romances. She is an Honor Roll author in Romance Writers of America, Inc., and is a past president of Novelists, Inc. (NINC), the only international writers’ organization devoted solely to the needs of multi-published authors. Please visit her website at the same name to download two free ebooks!

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Rosewood
3.0 out of 5 stars Not my cup of tea
Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2016
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The storyline was interesting but it jumped around and back again - very overwhelming. The characters had no depth and were as exciting as bread and milk. I found the whole presentation to be very boring
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Donna Jeffers
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Wonderful.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016
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Great story. I love to read Kasey Michaels books. The anticipation of a well-written wonderful engaging story always makes me buy her books. This one was well worth staying up all night to finish. So much talent to be able to draw you into her world and keep you there. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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Judge Tabor
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Hero and Heroine
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016
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I'm a long time Kasey Michaels' fan with my favorite book being  Indiscreet (Enterprising Ladies) . I've also read the Romney Marsh Series, but I much prefer her other books including the well known alphabet series. In this "Little Season" set of books, although I haven't found them to be her best, there's still much to enjoy.

Darby's book is my favorite among the three I've read in this series. I was rather surprised when Darby made fast decisions about the two ladies who landed on his doorstep in the rain. He had agreed to be the guardian of a young woman when the doctor who saved his life requested it of him. However, he had no inkling the young lady would be accompanied by her Aunt Sadie Grace, with secrets up to her ears and long, long legs.

Darby finds himself entranced by Sadie and his young ward, Marley. His character is one of my favorite types for a hero. He's kind, he's funny, he's intuitive - very, very intuitive. Best of all, he's willing to give Sadie the time she needs to come clean with whatever is plaguing her from her past. It seems Darby also has his own secrets that he needs to reveal. Sadie's bravery gives him the courage he needs to have that long, long overdue reveal of his own.

This was a heartwarming story with some elements of redemption and great chemistry with humor laced throughout. I'm really happy to see this author writing these types of stories again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
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I love all interactions between all the characters in these stories. Darby and Sadie Grace have great attraction for each other. Darby also takes his responsibilities very seriously. They solve their problems and protect Marley's future too. Will always read these stories!.
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Dianne
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2016
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This was a very fun read. It was a series full of humor and good reading.
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Mainer
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun story
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2017
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Viscount Darby Travers promises the doctor who saves his life that he will make the doctor's daughter his ward if necessary. Two years later the little girl and her aunt, Sadie Grace, arrive on Darby's doorstep much to his surprise. He decides almost at once to marry the aunt, supposedly because he can't have a single woman living in his house. Both have secrets and must learn to trust each other in this fluffy story. There are a lot of characters from the other books in this series, but you don't have to have read those books to know what's going on.
I wish there had been a bit more romance both before Darby's proposal and before he seduces her. But both lead characters are likable and witty, and the story is light and a quick read. I love Ms. Michaels's Romney Marsh series; while this is definitely not of that caliber, it's a fun read.
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