Gossips are in rare form as they discuss Gaetan Leflur’s arrival into London society. He is half French and half Arapaho Indian American and has worked hard for his money. Gaetan knows he should never have made the promise to find a wife to his dying uncle. Amoung the debutantes, he sees no one among who could survive in the wilds of the American West; that is, until he is approached by the very plain, but blunt and charming Moyra. She explains the plight with her guardians and makes him a deal he cannot refuse. Their carefully laid plans to free Moyra are a complete success. Now, she can start looking for her brother. Her journey across the ocean to her new home with her new husband in the wilderness of the west proves to be a revelation. Moyra is determined to grasp every aspect of her new life; especially the passion that continues to build between her and Gaetan. Can she win the heart of a man who can’t seem to stop running from his troubled past? EVERY TIME YOU GO AWAY is an awesome story. Moyra is a woman of boundless courage and strength. She has no trouble taking life by the horns and making the best of every situation. Gaetan’s struggle with the ill-placed guilt of his troubled childhood tore my heart apart. Ms. Asbury shows her readers the real hardships of living in the untamed west. The battle between nature and man can be fierce. With the stroke of her magic keyboard and gifted imagination, Eve Asbury once again presents her readers with a story that is truly a winner.

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© Refuge from the Storm Liana Bellingham has spent her lifetime cleaning up her father’s messes. This time it has cost her a marriage. She has been sold to a man she does not know nor does she want to know him. Not only is she enraged at her father, she is livid to learn her new husband, Raiden de Louve, is on the same ship she is on and in the middle of the ocean. When a furious storm rolls in, she finds herself stuck in the same room as him and the ship is going down. Waking to find she has been floating in the ocean, she is horrified to feel something latch onto her leg. Stuck between being relieved at not being alone and frustrated to be marooned with Raiden, she is left with emotions that she is unsure how to handle. With only the two of them around, they are given the opportunity to explore and work through emotions, confusion, and their pasts. Will there be a future for Liana and Raiden?

Gayle Eden has written a beauty of a short story that offers readers an insightful glimpse into each character’s personality and past. Raiden is a man that could have anything, yet the one that he wants does not desire him. He struggles to deal with winning her over while allowing her space to find herself. Liana must come to terms with what her father has done to her and realize that she is the only one that can ensure her happiness. The touching and rewarding passion that Raiden shows Liana leaves her breathless and emotionally overwhelmed. Raiden is a compassionate man sure to impress any reader. This story was a wonderful and delightful contemporary romance that I will recommend to others for a long time. It offers a combination of characters and romance that engross the readers and leaves them glued to their seat until the storm has run it course. Refuge from the Storm is a must for anyone looking for a heartfelt, passionate story of going after what you want and fighting for it once you get it. Gayle Eden has done a tremendous job and earned 5 Angels! FAR

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©Whispers in the Dark Roger, Earl of Whyth, wants Joan Lecrox with a fiery passion the hardened rake hasn’t felt before; however, she will have nothing to do with him. Joan is only in London for the season to please her Uncle Willy. She wants nothing to do with the gossiping ladies of the Ton, nor is she planning to find a husband. Against her will though, her desire and ardor for Roger grows. At first, all she saw was the rake, the man who seduced women with little thought for their feelings. Joan comes to realize that Roger is merely playing the role society has allotted him. Nobody seems to see the vulnerable man beneath his façade; nor do they see that he is a man very deserving of love.

Roger is alarmed at his growing feelings for Joan. Though he has wanted her from the moment he laid eyes on her, as he gets to know her both intimately and personally, he realizes that she is a woman he could easily lose his heart to. Their affair blossoms as the season goes on, but will the end of the season signify the end of their relationship, or can Roger convince Joan that what they feel for each other is too precious to let go?

Whispers in the Dark is a phenomenal read from Gayle Eden. Fans of historical romances will not be let down by this intense love story. Roger and Joan start off as the stock characters one expects in any Regency romance, the faithless rake and the shy maiden. Yet, as the story unfolds, Roger and Joan become three dimensional, endearing, and very realistic characters with quirks, tempers, habits, and foibles all their own. Joan stands out because she is the very opposite of what one expects in a Regency miss. She is brave, cynical about love and the Ton, and would rather spend the day in her country home riding her horse or chatting with her hired help. Roger seems to be the perfect caricature of a cad, but this is an affectation he puts on for the reader and for Joan. As he comes to trust and care for Joan, he lets her into his heart and lets her know who he really is; a man who loves adventure, who likes collecting rare treasures, and enjoys renovating Black Cross, the abbey he has recently purchased. Roger loves hard and plays hard, but he also longs for the simple things in life, though he’s afraid to give voice to those dreams.

Exciting characters, an exhilarating romance, interesting characterizations, and snappy dialogue make Whispers in the Dark a fantastic read for every historical romance fan. Roger and Joan’s story will have you hooked from beginning to end.

©Reviewed by: Sarah W FAR Title Refuge From the Storm Author Gayle Eden Rating 4.5 stars Sensuality Rating sensuous Buy It Teaser A realistic novel, Refuge From the Storm is absolutely fantastic. Review All her life Liana Bellingham has been a pawn in her father's schemes. With money an issue, he arranged a marriage at 15 to an older man. When her husband died, her father continued to try and use her but she was successful in circumventing this, at least until now. On board a ship sailing to a new life, Liana is once again bargained by her father and married off by proxy. Not wanting anything to do with her new husband, Raiden de Louve, she refuses to acknowledge the marriage. This is hard to do as the storm they are experiencing intensifies. With the ship foundering, Liana find herself dependent on Raiden for her very life. Shipwrecked on an island is not her idea of fun but shipwrecked with Raiden? There may some merit in it, especially when she begins to feel some stirrings for the first time in her life. Is there hope for this marriage after all? Raiden de Louve was a very intriguing hero. He had a strange background , making him even more romantic. Liana was quite believable as someone tired of being used by the men in her life. Her reluctance to accept Raiden was quite understandable. As the two fall for each other, it was beautiful to read. A realistic novel, Refuge From the Storm is absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend it. Elise http://www.ecataromance.com/248-reviews?type=&id=397 http://theromancestudio.com/review_results.php ©http://www.simegen.com/reviews/list/30614.html

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Nicholas “Nic” Balfour Montague is a rake that was born into the life with all the privileges that life has to offer until his mother was hanged for treason. He is now exiled from England after everything was turned back to the crown. Nic and his faithful valet, Gaston have been living in a run down tenement amongst the gutters of New York trying to make it on the last of their money. Gaston persuades Nic to board the train to Nebraska where business seems to be booming and there is a chance for a new life. But, their trip takes a sudden turn when they step off the train in Nebraska to the bad hospitality from the sheriff and some of townsfolk, ending up in jail.

Since her parent’s death, Josie Sullivan has been running Sullivan Farms with the help of her younger sister and brother. When she goes into town to bail her brother, Brody out of jail, Josie ends up paying the bail for newcomers, Nic and Gaston also. They agree to help Jose out at the ranch to pay off their debt. Josie and her crew have their hands full trying to teach Nic and Gaston ranch work. Their hard work pays off as they become a very important part of the family and the town. Josie and Nic find themselves giving into the kind of passion that few ever experience only to have it tainted with his insecurities and the treachery of others. Josie discovers love is WORTH THE RISK when she takes a chance with the man who has stolen her heart and soul. I am a great fan of Eve Asbury and jumped at the chance to read another one of her wonderful stories. She brings to life the pain and hardships of ranching. Ms. Asbury shows the importance of family and one’s heritage. WORTH THE RISK is definitely a keeper. ECATA ROMANCE'S REVIEW OF WORTH THE RISK

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