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    The Worldly Widow

    By Elizabeth Thornton

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    From the USA TODAY bestselling author.

    "I consider Elizabeth Thornton a major find." —Mary Balogh, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of ONLY ENCHANTING

    Ignoring the dangers still lingering in the aftermath of Waterloo, Annabella Jocelyn arrives in Paris on a mission—to purchase the publishing rights to a scandalous dairy written by a notorious femme fatale. An astute businesswoman, Annabella knows that securing this diary will certainly bring both fame and fortune to her fledgling press. All that stands in her way is a cadre of dangerous gentlemen determined to bury their indiscretions, and a brave war hero (and incorrigible rogue) determined to keep her safe, preferably in his bed. 

    David Falconer, the Earl of Dalmar, knows how to fight and win, be it for his country or any woman who takes his fancy. His need to possess the cool, composed Annabella is unrelenting and deliriously consuming, yet his duty as a gentleman to keep her safe from the hands of merciless men is growing even stronger. Both desires are proving treacherous at best, for fearless Annabella is a formidable match for his skills for both soldiering—and for seduction...


    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDiversion Books
    Release dateJan 27, 2015
    ISBN9781626815681
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    • 3/5
      This is the second book I read from this author, "Princess Charming" being the first. Annabelle Jocelyn, the worldly widow, and the secret boss of Bailey's Publications would soon have a break with the scandalous diaries of a French demimonde which would surely put to public shame powerful figures such as Wellington, Argylle, and the like. I found myself intrigued whether Annabelle would be able to publish the diaries or not. That was the first concern, but then David, the Earl of Dalmar and hero of the story came into view. There was the initial attraction on his part, mild in Annabelle's part. Based on her observation he's a libertine just like any other man. Then came the seduction, the chase, and soon they were engaged to be married. I liked how he prepared to meet Richard, Annabelle's son and how he handled the boy. I laughed at Annabelle's foiled plan.Anabelle's character immediately appealed to me since I've always liked headstrong women. Though strong she has moments of weakness like all women, her strength, wit, and will were admirable. Even David admitted to himself that when it comes to times of distress, women handle themselves better than men, who resort to whoring, drinking, sometimes gambling, or all of the three.I also liked the way the author introduced secondary characters as Anabelle's support system, and how each found her own happiness in the story. Bertie finally married to Ransome, and Harry (Henrietta) lovingly reunited with her husband Charles (Annabelle's brother-in-law). I liked how the women held up no matter how trying the times were, they were really strong and good friends of Annabelle. Even Lady Diana, Dalmar's former fiancee, whom Annabelle had been jealous of before, gave Annabelle a piece of her mind and comforted her. Though to Annabelle's point of view David was just making her jealous (as suggested by Diana), she didn't know he was falling apart.Though David somehow redeemed himself, I can't really forgive him for being an ass. I didn't like the way he manhandled Annabelle just to protect her. I felt her hurt and the hollow feeling of being betrayed. I can somehow identify myself with her character because what she did after was what I would do - turn a cold shoulder, try to get on with my life without the man. David was really a domineering ass until the end though he mellowed down a little.I cried a little when Annabelle was confiding in her father, and how her father the vicar comforted her at the same time preached. It was a touching moment and it really did me in. I can say that I enjoyed reading this, but not that much.
    • 5/5
      A book that is filled with love,murder, mystery and excitment