Publication Date: July 5th 2016 by Forever Yours
About the book:
From New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt comes a delightful Maiden Lane novella that begins once upon a moonlit night—and ends wickedly, wonderfully ever after...
Hippolyta Royle is running for her life. Pursued by hounds on a cold rainy night, the heiress flags down a passing carriage and throws herself at the mercy of the coach's occupant. Whoever this handsome traveler may be, he is her only hope to escape a terrible fate. But should he agree to escort her to safety, he's in for much more than he bargained for.
At first Matthew Mortimer doesn't believe Hippolyta's story, that she's a fabulously wealthy heiress who's been kidnapped. He assumes she's a beggar, an actress, or worse. But once his new travel companion washes the mud from her surprisingly lovely face, and they share a breathtaking kiss, there is no turning back.
My
Thoughts:
I was eager to pick up Once
Upon a Moonlit Night and find out what happed to Hippolyta Royale after
escaping from the Duke of Montgomery’s clutches! Hippolyta was purported to be the richest heiress
in England and therefore a much sought after catch, but running through the
muddy hills of England have made her a sodden mess. She’s not out of danger, though, because the
Duke’s men are still pursuing her. When
a carriage comes barreling by and she jumps at the chance for a ride back to
London. The carriage owner is infuriating even if he is sexy as sin!
Matthew Mortimer is home after the last couple of years
sailing the Indian Ocean to step into his role as Earl of Paxton. The title
sounds grand, but so are the debts that accompany it. When he comes upon Hippolyta soaked and
covered in mud, he assumes she’s commoner trying to swindle him out of money,
but allows her to ride with them to the next town anyhow. Her demeanor and
spunk in spite of her situation intrigue Matthew and he can’t help feeling like
he must protect this woman.
Little Hippolyta cleans up very well and soon Matthew can’t
fight the desire and attraction brewing between them.
This was a fun, short and steamy romance! I loved the push
and pull between Matthew and Hippolyta! Once
Upon a Moonlit Night is novella done right: a fix of romance and HEA in a
short amount of pages. This is a must for any Maiden Lane fan, but it’s not
necessary to read any of the previous books to enjoy Hippolyta and Matthew’s
story.
4 Suns
About the Author:
Elizabeth Hoyt is the New
York Times bestselling author of over seventeen lush historical romances
including the Maiden Lane series. Publishers Weekly has called her
writing "mesmerizing." She also pens deliciously fun contemporary
romances under the name Julia Harper. Elizabeth lives in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, with three untrained dogs, a garden in constant need of weeding, and
the long-suffering Mr. Hoyt.
Connect with Elizabeth Hoyt:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads
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I've heard SUCH good things about this author Rachel -- glad you liked this one and I need to read something by her soon!!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I want to read the first book soon. :)
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