Tempting Fortune (The Malloren World, Book 2): Regency Romance

Jo Beverley

Jul 2013 · ePublishing Works!

About this ebook

"I want to be swept away into a beautiful romantic world, where men are heros and there really is such a thing as true love. This book did that . . . A Page turning sizzler packed full of fun!" ~Cindy Fegan, Reader

Lord Arcenbryght Malloren is done with love. If he marries it will be for money to invest in his favorite scheme—canal building.

Then he meets the impoverished Portia St. Claire, and is soon entangled in her and her family's ruinous affairs.

It doesn't take Bryght long to decide that Portia is the woman for him. But can he persuade Portia to trust a rich, devastatingly handsome nobleman who appears to be a reckless gamester?

From The Publisher: Author Jo Beverley is known for her consumate attention to historical detail that wisks the reader back in time to a near first-hand experience. Fans of Regency romance and historical British fiction set in the 19th century, as well as readers of Jess Michaels, Mary Balogh, Christi Caldwell, Stephanie Laurens, Madeline Hunter and Mary Jo Putney will want to read every book by Jo Beverley.

"Romance at its best . . ." ~Publisher's Weekly

"Intricately plotted, fast-paced, and delightfully wicked . . ." ~Library Journal

"A fantastic novel. Jo Beverley shows again why she is considered one of the genre's brightest stars." ~Affaire de Coeur

Ratings and reviews

This was a fun and romantic story that is completely unpredictable and wildly original. Beverley takes readers back in time on one heck of a journey through London as her characters tug at your heart. The suspense in this one is of a much more personal nature than one would generally expect. Virtue & honour are what must be saved, while at the same time chemistry rules the day. I love Bryght. He’s so much fun. His rakishness combines with his good heart in an intriguing combo. Pitted against Portia, a much more uptight version of himself, and you can expect comedy, passion, romance, and genuine caring between these two characters who stole my heart. And let’s not forget the supporting cast that Beverley populates her novel with. Each was developed in a manner that furthered the novel while also allowing you to get to know them personally. Beverly has created another unforgettable novel here. This isn’t necessarily a fast paced novel, but it is enchanting from cover to cover.

Trust is a big issue in this book I admire Jo Beverley’s stories like this one that has so much depth to it. The characters of Portia and Bryght completely drew me into the piece. This was a fast moving piece with great twists and turns that were so engaging. The ending was wild with Oliver, Portia and Bryght and I am happy to recommend it. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery and voluntarily chose to review it.

Read this book before and enjoyed it all over again.

About the author

The NYT bestselling author of over thirty historical romance novels, all set in her native England in the medieval, Georgian, and Regency periods, Jo Beverley firmly believes that reading should be fun, and every book should leave the reader with a smile. You can find Jo on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jo.beverley and at www.wordwenches.com where she blogs regularly.