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ABOUT BREE
BREE WOLF is a USA Today bestselling author and award-winning word wizard, who is rarely seen without a book in hand or fingers glued to the keyboard.
She writes the unwritten …
England, 1802: Daughter to the EARL OF WHICKERTON, Lady Leonora has an insatiable curiosity about the human condition. At every ball and social event, while others dance and flirt, Leonora observes, her trusted notebook in hand. She is captivated by the silent language of glances and gestures, recording the subtle tells of human nature. But her keen interest in the unspoken soon teaches her a chilling lesson: not all smiles are friendly, and the greatest deceits are dressed in charm.
… he rights the wrongs.
Haunted by his past and cloaked in regret, Drake Shaw, Marquess of Pemberton, leads a dual existence. By day, a gentleman; by night, a vigilante, targeting dishonorable men who escape justice. His life is a ceaseless quest for redemption, driven by the shadows of his mistakes. Drake's world is black and white until he meets a young lady who colors it with intrigue. Leonora, vulnerable yet undeniably brave, disrupts his vendetta, making him question if revenge is truly what his heart desires.
When curiosity meets vengeance, the real story begins.
When Leonora's curiosity draws her into danger, crossing paths with Drake’s underworld of revenge, both must confront their inner demons. Drake finds himself protecting the very spirit he admires, while Leonora learns that the most compelling stories are found not in her notebook, but in living them.
A leap of faith: all or nothing.
Together, they must navigate a perilous society where secrets abound and trust is a rare commodity. As they draw closer, they discover that understanding human nature might just be the key to unlocking their own hearts. Will their joint journey through darkness lead them to light, or will old enemies and familiar fears dictate their fate?
BREE WOLF is a USA Today bestselling author and award-winning word wizard, who is rarely seen without a book in hand or fingers glued to the keyboard.
If you ever dreamed of being protected by a tall, dark and handsome man- this is the story for you! While some would believe that women don’t need men, I think this story shows an absolutely lovely side of protection and love. Though Leonora made a mistake, she leans on a total stranger who is willing to protect her no matter the cost. She learns how to be strong from him, both physically and mentally. Drake, being chased by his own demons, opens up to Leonora as never before and the result is a love story I will not soon forget. The climax is EXTREMELY satisfying and the villain doesn’t even know what hits him. I love this family and these stories!
Leonora is haunted by the incident which happened months ago but knows she must rejoin society. On first meeting Drake Pemberton her reaction to him is similar to any man outside of her family but something changes, he seems to understand her and quickly becomes someone she feels safe with. As time goes by he helps her feel stronger and regain her self-confidence. Can there be more between them? Loved the plot, the interaction between the family and the final denouement when Leonora stands up for herself even at great personal cost.
I’m loving the Whickerton family, can’t wait until Christina’s story which follows next.
I thoroughly enjoyed Once Upon a Temptingly Ruinous Kiss by Bree Wolf! We are reacquainted with Lady Leonora, who was previously attacked at a masquerade ball. She's kept the attack a secret, only telling her sister and brother-in-law who were with her at the time. And, of course, Grandma Edie has guessed, because her intuition is never wrong. Leonora hasn't been able to overcome the nightmares, fear, and isolation that the attack has caused her. Integrating herself back into society is nearly impossible until she meets her brother-in-law's school friend, Drake Shaw, Marquess of Pemberton, also a recluse with secrets of his own. For some reason, Leonora is surprisingly comfortable with the Marquess of Pemberton, taking him into her confidence, and eventually asking that he train her in self-defense. They secretly meet for such training. Meanwhile, their time together brings a deeper friendship where secrets are traded, and even a kiss or two! A wonderful tale is woven, with intrigue, mystery of who the masked attacker is, intermingled with the antics of Leonora's 2 younger sisters as well as Grandma Edie. A true delight! I received a complimentary ARC of this book and have freely given my honest opinion in this review.
Liam, believing her to be someone else, accidentally ruins Cora. Although it was she that he was attracted to, his family expected him to court another. The two marry due to the scandal, but lead separate lives. Liam doesn't know Cora has a scandalous secret and Cora doesn't realize her husband wants a true marriage, but thinks she is too innocent for what he'd like to do. This made for some very exciting interactions between the two. Loved the story and definitely recommend it!
Neither have any idea what they're doing, more so than usual, and neither have any idea how to be with someone. They navigate life the best they can and find love together.
I just loved this book all the humor and the romance and The angst
This is a lovely story between Cora and Liam, forced to marry in the previous book in this series due to a scandalous kiss. Can they ever learn to trust and love each other. Both feel unloved, unwanted and not good enough for their families. Will they listen to their bodies, and believe each other, and will they ever find a place to be alone. This book made me chuckle especially when everywhere they go to be alone, someone from their families is resident or turns up unexpectedly stopping the important connection and frustrating them both. As previous books, this author can paint the scene and the emotions easily and it is as if you are watching the movie and seeing it play out. I especially enjoyed when Liam finally stood his ground and told his Grandmother what she should do. These 2 deserve their happy ending.
I was soooo looking forward to their story. And let me tell you, it meet and exceeded all my expectations. It was simply excellent. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.