A Hint of Seduction

The characters are easily likable and I found that quickly I was interested in what would happen to them next. The settings are elegantly described. When the writing is that good you want to turn the page. Also read Dash of Scandal, Never a Bride and A Little Mischief by the same author.

Catherine Reynolds has lived her entire life in the country, delaying her season for two years while the man she has called father dies. During this time period, she discovers her mother's journals that state that the man Catherine has always called father, is not. There are three names of possible men. While she goes to London for her introduction into society, with the pretext of finding a suitable mate, Catherine determines she will discover the identity of her father. John Wickenham-Thickenham-Fines (you'll get over it) is a handsome rogue, part of the Terrible Threesome, and consummate ladies man. On an early morning outing, Catherine's horse nearly collides with John's award winning racing gelding, The General. He's in the middle of a race with a young man who feels slighted because John turned down the opportunity to marry his sister. Catherine is unseated, and when she makes sense of her situation, she "borrows" John's horse to finish her mission. The incident is blown out of proportion in the scandal sheets. John becomes the laughing stock of the Ton at the mysterious woman seen riding his mount. Surprisingly John lost more than his horse, he finds he's also lost his wayward heart. The cover of this novel stated that if you like Amanda Quick, Amelia Grey was the next author for you. I'll admit, I was leery of such a claim. Amanda Quick is one of my favorites, and I truly doubted Amelia Grey would contend. Much to my delight, I was mistaken. I loved this book. The characters are warm and genuine. I found several hours past and I was at the end of a fantastic read. I will be buying her backlist (I'll keep you posted if they all match up so well). This is definitely a Recommended Read!

Hint of Seduction is another charming winner from Amelia Grey. The story is a wonderful Regency romp with a hero who is both strong and kind, and a heroine who is courageous and headstrong. No silly miss here.

Catherine Reynolds is in a bit of a predicament. After riding in the park before sunrise with her half-sister; Victoria, their groom has fallen off of his horse and now Catherine must go for help. Racing back to the carriage, her path is cut off by a rider on another horse. Scaring her horse, she fell to the ground and in the process, got the wind knocked out of her. Mercy, what else could go wrong?! John Wickenham-Thickenham-Fines, the Fifth Earl of Chatwin cannot believe what had just happened. Where the devil did this young woman come from and what was she doing in Hyde Park before sunrise? Jumping down from his mount, he helps her from the ground, concern clearly written on his face. Just what he needed, a damsel-in-distress! But what kind of distress...that's the question. Ms. Grey brings us another delightful story of fun, mischief and romance. A Hint of Seduction is all that and more. Catherine and John are wonderful characters! You'll fall in love with their constant bickering, stubbornness and the bond that develops between them. Throw in a full cast of secondary characters, a ghost and a gossip columnist, that just won't give things a rest; and you have a soon-to-be classis Regency romp. This story is a very easy read with a, "I just can't put it down" feel. This is a top pick for your fall reading and I highly recommend it. Happy reading!!

Catherine Reynolds is in London with her much older sister Victoria allegedly seeking a match. Pont in fact Catherine is in town to learn the identity of her real father, as the late kind Sir Patrick Reynolds was not. Instead one of three men rejected by her mother two decades ago is that rogue. Due to a couple of misfortunate incidents, Catherine cons Earl John Fine out of his horse. He already was attracted to her boldness and plans to not only get his steed back but to teach the angelic looking thief a lesson. When they meet again and again, they begin to fall in love and he agrees to help her with her quest. However, he and another suitor Lord Westerland agree to race with the stakes being her hand, something she refuses to accept so she takes control by entering the contest too. The obsession and courage of the lead heroine makes Catherine an intriguing Regency protagonist; on the other hand the lead male is the typical sub-genre aristocratic John Doe with an unsavory reputation falling for a unique bold woman. The story line contains an historical amateur sleuth feel to the fine romantic plot while the support cast especially Victoria and General the thoroughbred impart insight into the lead couple. Amelia Grey provides her audience with another "A" novel. Harriet Klausner