by Joanne Wadsworth | Jan 25, 2019 | Author Blog, The Duke Who Stole My Heart
Hi everyone,
The Duke Who Stole My Heart is the sweet/tame version of The Duke’s Bride.
This story brings you all the passion you expect between two people falling in love, without the inclusion of any explicit scenes or harsh language.
Please note: If you’ve already read the spicy/steamy version then you may wish to pass on this one due to the similar content.
If you know of any friends or family who love reading sweet romances, then please send them this way.
♥ THE DUKE WHO STOLE MY HEART ♥
A Clean & Sweet Historical Regency Romance
My dearest brother,
Harry, if you receive this letter it will be because I’ve eloped with an honorable American shipping merchant and will soon be sailing far from England to his home in the Americas. This decision doesn’t come easily. I’ve tried my best to convince your dear friend, the Duke of Ashten, to live again and remove himself from his own self-imposed exile, but in doing so I have instead been reminded of the day he first stole my heart. Eight years old, I was at the time, six years younger than the two of you. I adored chasing you both down to the river, climbing trees, and watching you fish. That was when I first fell in love with Ashten, but unfortunately that love is not reciprocated, even though I wish it were.
Our dear sister posts this letter to you on my behalf as my valise is now packed and I’m about to escape from under Mama’s eagle eyes for Gretna Green. An adventure awaits me, one hopefully without a brooding duke and a battle of wills at play.
Please, remain safe during this dreadful war. I miss you, terribly.
Your ever-loving sister, Ellie.
The Duke Who Stole My Heart
(Standalone Novel, Sweet Regency Tales Book 1)
~Sweet/tame version of The Duke’s Bride~
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♥ COMING SOON ♥
Sweet Regency Tales, Books 2, 3, 4, & 5.
The sweet/tame versions of the remainder of the Regency Brides series.
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Thanks so much for joining me today for the launch of my new sweet/tame series.
Happy Reading.
~ Joanne
by Joanne Wadsworth | Nov 2, 2018 | Author Blog
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by Joanne Wadsworth | Oct 29, 2018 | Author Blog
~New Release~
The Prince’s Bride
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She’s searching for love.
He’s searching for anything other than love.
Somehow, they might just be each other’s best match.
For years Captain Anteros Bourbon—aka The Cobra—has eluded his father. He has dedicated his life to fighting the war against Napoleon by building his fleet of ships and sinking his enemy’s warships, although he hides a deadly secret. He is a lost Prince of Naples and Sicily, and now his father has found him and is demanding he marry and produce the required heir. Never will he take on a wife though, or expose her to his dangerous activities, so instead he devises a plan to make it appear to his father that he has wed. He enlists the aid of an English lady he trusts by asking her to speak false marriage vows with him. A winning plan for sure, one which should rid him of his father’s man spying on him.
Lady Olivia Trentbury has been infatuated with Anteros Bourbon since the first day she met him. He has aided her family in so many ways, and when he arrives on her doorstep asking if she’ll speak false marriage vows with him, she can’t turn him away. She takes all care when his father’s spy is near, although unfortunately the villain is intent on removing her from Anteros’s sight. The spy steals her away as his hostage aboard a ship bound for Sicily. Forced to survive treacherous waters as Anteros follows in hard pursuit, she discovers staying alive has never been more of a challenge.
Can Anteros capture his lady back before it’s too late?
Hi everyone, The Prince’s Bride is now here. This is a story about unending desire between two people who are destined to be together, but can’t seem to halt disaster from getting in their way. Come and cross the High Seas with Olivia and Anteros. They must battle a kidnapper, corsairs, and a king intent on reclaiming his lost son. I’ve included a tantalizing excerpt below.
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Anteros crowded Olivia from behind, swept her hair over one shoulder and stuck his nose against the soft skin of her neck. Tiny pearl buttons ran down the length of her spine and with one hand on her gowned hip, he rubbed against her. She had such ripe curves. He nibbled on her earlobe, skimmed his hand around to her belly and caressed the smooth line of her middle.
“Anteros?” Sucking in a breath, she leaned back against him. “You make me feel things I’ve never felt with another man before.”
“Have you ever allowed a man to get this close to you?” He ran his tongue along the soft whorls of her ear.
“No, there have always been boundaries I’ve never crossed.” She tipped her head back against his shoulder, her eyes closing and golden eyelashes sweeping down onto her flushed cheeks.
“I haven’t taken a lover in over eighteen months.” He wasn’t sure why he’d just admitted that, other than that it seemed important she was aware.
“Not since before we met?” She lifted one hand and curled it around his neck, the upper swells of her breasts rising as she stretched onto her toes.
“Sì.” He’d forged a bond with her from the beginning, and even though they’d agreed to be friends and naught more, he’d still had the devil of a time trying to allow another woman’s touch. Of course, eager barmaids in taverns would wiggle their bottoms and jiggle their breasts at him, but he never took them up on their blatant offers.
“I kissed a man not long ago,” she blurted.
“Who?” Anger didn’t even begin to express the emotion which suddenly rose within him.
“I thought kissing would be magical, to share breath with another and for them to share theirs in return. Obviously, I kissed the wrong man.” She turned in his arms and searched his gaze. “Would you show me what kissing is truly meant to be like?”
“It would be best if I didn’t.” He hadn’t missed how she’d ignored his last question of whom she’d kissed, but perhaps it was best he didn’t know since that would only mean the night wouldn’t end for him without a manhunt underway.
“Please, Anteros, will you kiss me?” She licked her lips, wetting them in the most enticing way, her golden eyes shimmering all bright and beautiful, her hand on his chest closing over his medallion.
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Have a safe and wonderful week.
Happy Reading.
~ Joanne
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by Joanne Wadsworth | Sep 28, 2018 | Author Blog
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From a brooding English duke…to an unforgettable Highland warrior. Escape with two thrilling Historical “Bride” romances from New York Times Bestselling Author Joanne Wadsworth.
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The Duke’s Bride ~
Lady Ellie Trentbury has finally consigned herself to the truth. She must move on from the duke who first stole her heart. An elopement with an honorable American shipping merchant sounds perfect, although first, she must come head-to-head in a battle of wills with her brooding duke. Has the Duke of Ashten finally met his match?
Highlander’s Bride ~
Kidnapped as a wee lass by a fierce Highland chief, Kyla MacKenzie has been raised for the past twenty years as the chief’s foster daughter, the ruthless chief a man who threatened to kill her parents should she ever speak the truth about her abduction. The chief covets her fae blood and when she’s asked to tend to a captured enemy warrior and discovers they hold a soul bond, all her secrets could be exposed and her parents’ lives endangered.
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Excerpt: The Duke’s Bride
Ellie had always wished for such a moment as this, and since this might be the only opportunity she ever had with Ashten, she placed her gloved hand in his and showed her ready acceptance with her actions.
“You are far too trusting.”
“You would never hurt me.”
“Let’s hope not.” Gently, he turned her hand over and finger by finger, tugged on the soft silk until he’d removed her glove then done, dropped it onto the bench beside him and brought her palm to his mouth. With one warm and incredibly soft kiss against her skin, the midnight blue of his eyes twinkling bright, he asked, “Are you ready?”
“Is there anything I need to do during this disrespectful kiss?”
“No, not a thing.” As the opening notes of a waltz floated toward them, he rose and drew her to her feet, then slowly, carefully, he pulled her into his arms.
“I can’t believe we’re about to dance.”
“And kiss.”
“Yes, that too.” She placed her gloved hand on his shoulder, her ungloved hand still held firm in his. Never had she ever danced this close to a gentleman before. Six inches was the required etiquette, and there was less than three inches between them right now. “You look dashing, as if you’ve dressed for this ball tonight, then chose to remain indoors.”
“Since we’re being honest, I was extremely tempted to come.” He swept her around the inner circle of his gazebo, his hand firm on her waist and his limp barely noticeable. “Did you have to dance”-he cleared his gruff throat-“with quite so many men tonight?”
“Yes, but I much prefer dancing here with you right now.” Her legs wobbled. Was Ashten truly going to kiss her? Perhaps he was simply testing her, to see if she really did have a suitor she intended on eloping with. If he was, then she’d have to take great care.
“There’s an allure to a disrespectful kiss. Do you want to know what it is?” He leaned in closer, his breath whispering across her lips.
“Tell me.” She sucked in a breath, her heartbeat thundering in her ears.
“It’s called the danger that awaits with the conclusion of that kiss. Does one simply stop, or does one continue with a second disrespectful kiss?”
Excerpt: Highlander’s Bride
For the past month since Ronan’s escape from Carron Castle’s dungeons all he’d wished to do was heal then ensure an adequate disguise so he might return to Kyla without anyone discovering his true identity. He longed to see the fiery spark in her blue eyes. She was spectacular, mesmerizing, a true Scottish lass with the fire of the fae in her blood. Aye, no more would he allow his mate to deny their bond.
Along the trail, he snuck then halted as up ahead splashing trickled toward him.
With nary a noise, he stepped out from amongst the thick trees encircling a clearing. Sunshine rippled across the glistening surface of a perfectly round pool holding his enticing siren within.
Scooping water at her sides, Kyla floated on her back, her waist-length locks splaying out like a lily pad of golden-red, her dainty face upturned and eyes closed. The water swelled around her, cascaded over her bare legs and belly. Her full breasts rose above the surface and—hell. He hadn’t expected to find her without a stitch of clothing on.
He should turn away, give her the privacy she desired, only doing so right now was impossible. Her lips, softly parted, drew his gaze even though every curved inch of her remained on glorious display. His chosen one had been raised far away from her true clan, and now his battle to capture and contain his fiery mate had begun, a battle he’d never walk away from.
Today, she’d learn that the fae never gave up on one of their own.
He lowered his satchel to the ground, toed off his boots and unbelted his sword. ’Twas time for his mate to see he was back and wasn’t leaving without her, not one more time. At the edge of the pool, he planted his hands on his hips, determination spurring him on. “Kyla.”
Water splashed and his enticing siren gasped and dunked under the surface. She came back up spluttering, her beautiful blue eyes alight. “Coll? What are you—” She scrubbed her knuckles into her eyes then blinked. “Nay, you’re no’ Coll. Who are you?”
“Rand MacKenzie, my lady, at your service.”
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Have a safe and wonderful week.
Happy Reading.
~ Joanne
by Joanne Wadsworth | Jul 16, 2018 | Author Blog, The Earl's Secret Bride
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Secrets can be titillating…
Secrets can be dangerous…
Will Rosamonde’s secrets kill her, or save her?
Lady Rosamonde Raven was a girl of seventeen when the Earl of Winterly rescued her from tragic death. Six years later, he arrives at her father’s country estate for a house party and she is still irresistibly attracted to him. Unfortunately, her father has agreed to a betrothal between her and an arrogant marquess who is more than twice her age. She is shocked at her father’s decision, but even more so, she’s shocked to learn exactly how evil the marquess truly is. There is only one man she trusts with disclosing the truth—Winterly.
There is only one woman Winterly is now set on—Rosamonde. When his lady entrusts the truth of her betrothal with him, he devises a plan. A secret marriage. He simply can’t step away from her during her greatest time of need, only when she is kidnapped by the marquess, he must ride out and save her a second time. Flying into a storm of danger, dark secrets, and deadly assignations, he enters a veritable house of terror.
Can he find and rescue his lady before he loses her forever? Or is he already too late?
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“I am a lady, sir, and you are squishing me.” Rosamonde plucked Winterly’s fingers from her mouth. “Did you catch that mumble?”
“I did, and you’re a beautiful woman with a sassy tongue and a feisty nature. I’ve always respected and admired that trait within you.” Winterly brushed aside tendrils of her hair sweeping across her cheeks, his touch so gentle. “Your beauty shines not only from the outside, but from deep within your heart. You have cared for your mother, been her constant companion since she lost the use of her legs, and now you intend on marrying a man who would take advantage of you. You need a husband who will appreciate your inner beauty.”
“And do you know of such a man?”
“If you were permitted to enjoy a Season, you might find him without any issue at all and dare I say it, all on your own terms, without anyone else interfering in the matter.” He let out a long breath, the air warm and sultry as it fanned across her cheek.
“I am out of time, Winterly.” Butterflies swarmed in her belly, barely a breath whistling past her lips. He had never been so bold with her before, but oh my, as the afternoon sunshine caught on the longer ends of his chestnut brown hair and lit them a golden hue, he completely captivated her.
“Rosamonde, my sweet Rosamonde.” He rubbed his cheek against her cheek, his eyes closing. “You’re suddenly evoking new feelings within me which are rather unusual.”
“Unusual in what way?”
“You’re my best friend’s little sister.” He opened his eyes, his sooty lashes framing his indecently beautiful eyes.
“That doesn’t explain your unusual feelings.”
“Maybe my actions will.” He pressed a kiss to each of her cheeks, then drew her swiftly to her feet and holding her hand, tugged her through the copse of trees. They crunched leaves and twigs beneath their feet then abruptly he pinned her against the wide trunk of a tree quite some distance from the others, his head dipping toward hers. “I need to kiss you.”
“You do?”
“Yes.” Without hesitation, he covered her mouth with his, and in what was certainly a defining moment, Winterly kissed her, slowly and surely.
Her heart almost catapulted from her chest and her legs certainly wobbled. She speared her fingers deep into his hair and returned his kiss with all the longing she’d always held within her heart for him. This was the man who had rescued her from a band of brigands and who had saved her and her kitten from high within the branches of a tree. As he deepened their kiss, she couldn’t halt the sensuous tremor which skittered delightfully down her spine, an intriguing sensation she’d never experienced when kissing a man before. It caused a flutter to take flight low in her belly, one which pulsed through with a vivid heat that curled her toes. Nothing had ever felt so wondrously perfect, and when he slipped his tongue between her lips, even more heat flared through her, making her moan with need. Oh goodness. This was all too much, all too soon. She couldn’t allow him to send her remaining good senses from her mind. She was set to wed another man, and unfortunately, not this one.
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