Seducing Mr. Sykes

Maggie Robinson

Jun 2017 · Cotswold Confidential Book 2 · Lyrical Press

About this ebook

“A Maggie Robinson book is like the best kind of chocolate: delicious and totally addictive!” —Vanessa Kelly, USA Today bestselling author

In Maggie Robinson’s sparkling new series, the quaint village in Gloucestershire is where the wayward sons and daughters of Great Britain’s finest families come for some R&R—and good old-fashioned “rehab”. But sometimes they find much more . . .

No one at Puddling-on-the-Wold ever expected to see Sarah Marchmain enter through its doors. But after the legendary Lady’s eleventh-hour rejection of the man she was slated to marry, she was sent here to restore her reputation . . . and change her mind. It amused Sadie that her father, a duke, would use the last of his funds to lock her up in this fancy facility—she couldn’t be happier to be away from her loathsome family and have some time to herself. The last thing she needs is more romantic distraction . . .

As a local baronet’s son, Tristan Sykes is all too familiar with the spoiled, socialite residents of the Puddling Rehabilitation Foundation—no matter how real their problems may be. But all that changes when he encounters Sadie, a brave and brazen beauty who wants nothing more than to escape the life that’s been prescribed for her. If only Tristan could find a way to convince the Puddling powers-that-be that Sadie is unfit for release, he’d have a chance to explore the intense attraction that simmers between them—and prove himself fit to make her his bride . . .

Praise for Maggie Robinson’s Lady Anne’s Lover

“Robinson never fails to provide plenty of brio, banter, and interpersonal heat . . .Fans of humorous historicals will enjoy this delightful romp.” —Publishers Weekly

“A charming, fun Regency romp that combines an innovative, compelling plot with characters that jump off the page and a hot, captivating romance that will tug at heartstrings.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Lively repartee and steamy sensuality, yet maintains the mystery to the very end.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

Ratings and reviews

This is the first book by this author that I have read and I have really been missing something because the humor in her writing is extraordinary and wonderful! I am already looking forward to reading other romances by Ms. Robinson. The hero (Tristan Sykes) and the heroine (Sarah “Sadie” Marchmain) met in Puddling-on-the-Wold where Sadie was sent by her father to stay until she had mended her stubborn ways (i.e., not marrying as her father dictated). Tristan was the leader/director of the Puddling Rehabilitation Foundation that was intended to retrain the spoiled, socialite residents that came to stay at the Rehab Foundation. While Tristan at first recoiled from the hoydenish tendencies of Sadie, he soon came to respect her and the reasons she acted the way she did. And then it became a courtship of sorts with ups and downs because of Sadie’s distrust of Tristan’s motives in being kind to her but which merely made Tristan try all the harder to win her affections. Hilarity ensued throughout the ups and downs of this courtship and I laughed out loud at both Tristan’s and Sadie’s antics while they journeyed to their happy ever after. In short, it was a truly delightful book to read!

'Seducing Mr. Sykes' by Maggie Robinson is book Two in the " Cotswold Confidential" series. This is the story of Lady Sarah Marchmain "Sadie" and Tristan Sykes. Sadie has been pretty much ignored her whole life by her father. Sadie grew up having the house servants as friends and family. Which has brought her knowledge to do allot of domestic things. But now that she is older her father thinks to marry her off to take care of money he owes. But Sadie isnt' having it...and starts to act out in crazy ways. She has even hit some of her suitors. Sadie feels if she can just keep single until she turns 25 she can inherit money that was left to her. But her last stunt has made her father take her to Puddling Village where they take in people who need a last restore before going to jail or the asylum. But Sadie actually likes the small village in Pudding and gets in trouble so that they won't yet release her to her father's custody. In addition, it keeps people away from her. Although she has always been lonely she still keeps people away. Then one day while pulling a stunt Tristan walks in to the store. Tristan thinks he knows what is going on with Sadie and that preconception takes a little while to drop before he starts to know the real Sadie. This was such a fun and exciting read. I really could not put the book down. Love this series and Ms. Robinson writing! "My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."

About the author

Maggie Robinson is a former teacher, library clerk, and mother of four who woke up in the middle of the night, absolutely compelled to create the perfect man and use as many adjectives and adverbs as possible doing so. A transplanted New Yorker, she lives with her not-quite perfect husband in Maine. Her books have been translated into nine languages. Visit her on the web at maggierobinson.net.