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rashbrook's review
3.0
3.5 this was a fast paced novella with an enjoyable premise. I wish the resolution had been more complete but I enjoyed the couple and the powerful consent throughout the story.
georgiewhoissarahdrew's review
4.0
Short, funny, sexy; respectable plot & convincing relationship for a novella. Distinctly good writing. From the H & h's first "official" meeting (discounting the time she was caught robbing his house).
“A pleasure, Miss Jones,” Mr. Rushmore said. He was enjoying her discomfiture.
Hecuba’s shock sharpened into irritation now that it had a mark. “A platitude, Mr. Rushmore,” she replied.
“You’re quite right, Miss Jones,” he said. Hecuba regarded this affability with suspicion. “We have barely exchanged names, after all. We cannot possibly know anything about each other,” he added.
“Nothing, in fact,” Hecuba agreed.
Mr. Rushmore leaned forward, his smile crooked and challenging. “But of course, there is a pleasure in mystery, isn’t there, Miss Jones?”
“That pleasure vanishes when the mystery is solved.” Hecuba gave him the most brilliant false smile she could muster. “Therefore, sir, in the interest of furthering your pleasure, you may not want to further your acquaintance with me.”
I've just bought the longer sequel too - [b:At His Countess' Pleasure|22884091|At His Countess' Pleasure|Olivia Waite|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1407443130s/22884091.jpg|42453557]
“A pleasure, Miss Jones,” Mr. Rushmore said. He was enjoying her discomfiture.
Hecuba’s shock sharpened into irritation now that it had a mark. “A platitude, Mr. Rushmore,” she replied.
“You’re quite right, Miss Jones,” he said. Hecuba regarded this affability with suspicion. “We have barely exchanged names, after all. We cannot possibly know anything about each other,” he added.
“Nothing, in fact,” Hecuba agreed.
Mr. Rushmore leaned forward, his smile crooked and challenging. “But of course, there is a pleasure in mystery, isn’t there, Miss Jones?”
“That pleasure vanishes when the mystery is solved.” Hecuba gave him the most brilliant false smile she could muster. “Therefore, sir, in the interest of furthering your pleasure, you may not want to further your acquaintance with me.”
I've just bought the longer sequel too - [b:At His Countess' Pleasure|22884091|At His Countess' Pleasure|Olivia Waite|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1407443130s/22884091.jpg|42453557]
laughingrachel's review
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Quick, fun read that still has a little substance.
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