Once Upon a Devastatingly Sweet Kiss (Book 4)

Beautifully written storyline which was difficult to put down. The characters, Harriet and Bradley, have very different outlooks on life which sometimes clash with Society’s ‘rules’. This is one book you don’t want to miss.

From a young age, Lady Harriet has proclaimed to family and friends that she will never ever marry. But circumstance is not to be denied when she meets a special man who tempts her resolve and nudges at her heart.

From a young age, Lord Bradley has determined that he will never ever risk his heart. He holds his own counsel close and is the epitome of a quiet gentleman. But circumstance is not to be denied when he meets a red headed hellion who turns his life and sanity upside down and inside out.

In my humble opinion, Once Upon a Devastatingly Sweet Kiss is probably one of the best romances I have yet to read. I so enjoyed getting reacquainted with savvy Grandmother Edie, and I could not help but love both Bradley and Harriet. Their sweet, humorous and challenging uphill budding love story was not only different, but it was also entertaining. As with many interesting romances, there has to be a villain, and of course a bit of danger. The engrossing plot was tightly woven together by author Bree Wolf. The balance of thoughts, dialogue and action kept this lengthy novel moving toward a cute ending.

Content 411: As with all of the books in this series, there is only some kissing, but no swearing or sex.

Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book from the author. I am voluntarily submitting my honest review.

This next story in the Whickertons in Love Series has their spunky grandmother at it again when she sends
LADY HARRIET BEAUMONT, daughter to the Earl of Whickerton, off in a different direction for her daily ride. Harriet is the most wild of the Whickerton siblings and she had decided long ago that she would never marry. She wants nothing to do with all of the rules and regulations of society and will never put herself under a husband's control over her life. She has a most caring heart and is always finding some wounded animal to care for and bring back to health. On that fateful ride West instead of East she meets a man who she realizes needs some tender care. His introduction as the Duke of Clemants doesn't faze her as she begins to call him Sweet Jack. Something will drive her back to meet him again and again even when he demands that she leave his lands. As her feelings towards him grows will she continue to fight for her right to her freedoms and deny that he is her perfect match.

BRADLEY JACKSON, the DUKE OF CLEMENTS, lost his mother at a young age and his father was lost to him as a result of her death. He follows all of the rules and lives his life in a predictable order. When he discovers he must marry before he turns thirty to not lose his mother's property- he asks for his aunt's help. Out for one of his daily rides he meets a most unusual woman who he decides is a hellion. She has no chaperone and cannot seem to realize the danger to her reputation. She shows no respect to his title and refuses to stop calling him Sweet Jack. But as she continues to visit him every day- she begins to fill a hole that is in his life and she is determined to be his friend. When he discovers she is the only one that he wants to be his wife- he has to find a way for her to trust him enough to choose to marry.

I enjoyed this story and the wonderful relationship that grew between Harriet and Sweet Jack. The whole Whickerton family gets to take part in this story as it is entwined with the other books. There is a foreshadow of the next story near the end of this book.

I received a copy of this book from he author and this is my honest unbiased review.

I received "Once Upon a Devastatingly Sweet Kiss" from WOLF Publishing and Bree Wolf and voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This is the 4th book in the Whickertons in Love series.
Bradley Jackson,  Duke of Clements, must marry before his 30th birthday if he wishes to retain ownership of one of his beloved ancestral homes. Lady Harriet Beaumont,  youngest daughter of the Earl of Whickerton is an independent, carefree but exuberant, caring and nurturing young lady. In this story, we see two opposites in almost every way form an attraction, where two worlds collide and make the impossible possible. We also see and feel the nuances of the importance of women's independence, as well as how one person can be our source of strength, and who means everything to us.
Bree Wolf is an exceptional author. This story captivated me in its uniqueness and I am truly looking forward to reading the next Whickerton sibling's love story.

Most Definitely Recommended!
A free and untamed spirit. That's who Harriet (Harry to her friends and family) is.
Poor Bradley/Jack - he doesn't know if he is coming or going as far as she is concerned.
These were two very easy to befriend characters and it was so easy to love them.
If you enjoy reading the kind of book that you can't put down, then this is it! I would have been quite happy for it to carry on.
I read an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) and my voluntary review is recorded above.