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At His Lady's Command by Nicola Davidson
5.0
Wooooow! 5 stars for a novella?? Honestly...I'm impressed. In the midst of all the predictable ballroom romances, Nicola Davidson's At His Lady's Command stands out for many reasons. It is such a unique historical romance — I can say with certainty that I haven't read a historical romance like this one before.
At His Lady's Command is a delicious erotic bodyguard romance between a Captain and a lady of the aristocracy. Captain Randall Denham has been in love with Lady Portia Butler from the very beginning since her father hired him as her bodyguard. He has been pining for her for a long time, but the class difference between them prevents him from making a move. It takes a while for Portia to see him as a man, rather than just a bodyguard. And when she finally sees him for the sexy and brawny man that he is? Sparks fly (understatement of the year).
Now...what exactly makes this historical romance stand out from all the other historicals? For one, the hero and heroine are older than the usual heroes and heroines of the genre: Portia is 38 years old and Randall is 44 years old. These are experienced and mature characters who have their own struggles to overcome and ultimately find strength in each other's arms. I also found it interesting that Randall and Portia don't want kids. And unlike the other heroes and heroines who usually change their minds because of love, these two don't change their minds and actually remain childless! Oh, and did I mention that Randall is a submissive beta hero, while Portia is an Alpha heroine? This pairing works out beautifully. The sexual dynamic between the two is so well done.
At His Lady's Command is the perfect blend of heat and heart and I highly recommend it!!
At His Lady's Command is a delicious erotic bodyguard romance between a Captain and a lady of the aristocracy. Captain Randall Denham has been in love with Lady Portia Butler from the very beginning since her father hired him as her bodyguard. He has been pining for her for a long time, but the class difference between them prevents him from making a move. It takes a while for Portia to see him as a man, rather than just a bodyguard. And when she finally sees him for the sexy and brawny man that he is? Sparks fly (understatement of the year).
Now...what exactly makes this historical romance stand out from all the other historicals? For one, the hero and heroine are older than the usual heroes and heroines of the genre: Portia is 38 years old and Randall is 44 years old. These are experienced and mature characters who have their own struggles to overcome and ultimately find strength in each other's arms. I also found it interesting that Randall and Portia don't want kids. And unlike the other heroes and heroines who usually change their minds because of love, these two don't change their minds and actually remain childless! Oh, and did I mention that Randall is a submissive beta hero, while Portia is an Alpha heroine? This pairing works out beautifully. The sexual dynamic between the two is so well done.
At His Lady's Command is the perfect blend of heat and heart and I highly recommend it!!