Hello there! I've been MIA the last week. Working on a socially distanced outdoor wedding of twenty people shouldn't take up that much time, right? That's what I thought too! Anyhow, that's behind me now so I'm back to blogging with a short-ish review and giveaway of:
A Lady's Formula For Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1) by Elizabeth Everett
Publication Date: February 9th 2021 by Berkley & Penguin Audio
Pages: 336
Source: Publisher & purchased audio copy
Narrator: Elizabeth Jasicki
Audio Length: 10 hrs 34 minutes
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Lady Violet Hughes’ passion is science, but it’s not easy for
a woman to be a scientist in the 19th century, where women had few
rights. Thus, Athena’s Retreat is formed. On the outside a mostly social club
with a little bit of natural science discussion, but secretly the club is refuge
to the seriously brilliant women who want to research and study the various
fields of science.
Violet needs protection after being enlisted by the Crown to
work on an antidote to a deadly poison being used in violence by dangerous rebels.
Enter bodyguard Arthur Kneland, a sexy Scotsman. A man determined to be professional
in view of the danger. However, the irresistible
pull of attraction makes it impossible for Violet and Arthur to keep at arm’s
length! These two can barely keep their hands off each other! More than just physical
attraction, they connected and saw each other on an emotional level like no one
else. Despite the differences in station, “the heart wants what the heart wants”!
This is a romance, so we know they must figure out a way to bridge the gap, right?!
I was on pins and needles trying to figure it out with them.
Violet was a sweet spunky character, so intelligent and big
hearted, yet with the insecurities that plaque women from time to time. I just
adored her! Arthur was the perfect fit, protective, but so onboard with Violet
expessing her ideas and phenomenal brains!
A Lady’s Formula for Love was a delightful romp with
quirky characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and a steamy romance.
4 Stars
The publisher kindly provided a Paperback Copy of A Lady's Formula for Love to one lucky reader. The giveaway is open to US Residents only. Fill out the rafflecopter below for a chance to win. Good luck!
Ohh a bodyguard romance? Can't get enough of those! I love that this is set in a different era. Really interesting.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun, right?
DeleteI've been wanting to read this book ever since I read the premise. From your review, I'm going to have so much fun reading it.
ReplyDeleteHope you love it, Danielle!
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ReplyDeleteYikes, sorry the wedding ate up more time than anticipated, but glad you're back to having more time for yourself.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I like the sound of the plot and this pair. Neat that she is a scientist.
Thanks, Sophia! It was fun, but hectic. I'm happy to go back to normal. I think you might like this one. :)
DeleteI like the sound of this one. Wonderful review!
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Thanks, Anne!
DeleteI have this one on my TBR list so I'm glad to hear it's such a fun read.
ReplyDeleteHope you have fun with it too, Lark! :)
DeleteNew author for me, sounds good!
ReplyDeleteNew to me, too! :)
DeleteQuirky, some lols, yes please :=D
ReplyDeleteI love my quirky heroines! :)
DeleteA woman in the 19th century who is a scientist? Very cool! Violet sounds like such a likable character.
ReplyDeleteShe was! The author portrayed her so well, with so many layers. A brilliant mind, and an attractive visage, but with insecurities here and there like we all have. I really enjoyed the realistic combination!
DeleteIt looks like a good read.
ReplyDeleteI like quirky characters.
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