Seduce Me with Sapphires (The London Jewels Trilogy #2)
by Jane Feather
Blurb:
FLAWED CUT...
The Honorable
Miss Fenella Grantley has a secret: she’s been taking drama classes and longs
to be an actress. Ladies of her standing don’t appear on stage, but Fenella has
never been one for society’s rules. She’s quite excited to take on the
challenge of reading the leading role in a new play—until she meets the
playwright. Toeing the line between infuriating and irresistible, his first
impression leaves a lot to be desired...
OR A RARE FIND?
Edward Tremayne,
illegitimate son of the Earl of Pendleton, scorned the ton years ago, making
his own way in the world, and pursuing his literary gifts on the side. The only
thing he misses from his old world is Fenella. Since seeing her at a ball when
she was a young debutante, he’s never forgotten her. Now that fate has reunited
them, Edward’s determined to make her his leading lady—in every way. But the
only thing they see eye to eye on is their intense passion for each other. And
it just may take a massive misunderstanding for their love to get on the same
precious page...
Themes: Historical
Rating: 4 stars
Heat Rating: 
Review:
The
outrageous women that cannot be forced into the traditional roles of their time are back in this second story in the London Jewels Trilogy by
Jane Feather. I really enjoyed the first
story in the series, despite the little weirdnesses that were in the story here
and there and was looking forward to this second story. Jane Feather has been a favorite historical
author of mine for many, many years and her writing and female leads continue
to amaze me. This newest installment
revolves around Fenella, a woman that has decided to live a life that she knows
will put her on the bad side of most of popular society, but being an actress is
the only thing that has ever kept her interest for long enough to bring her
happiness. She has been taking lessons at
a small acting academy and now she has the chance to be the lead in a new play, but
the playwright is an ass in so many ways.
Edward has lived on the edges of society since his birth, the child of a wealthy man and his actress mother, his label as the bastard son is one he
embraces now. Edward knows that he has to have Fenella as the lead in his play
and he is willing to work with her every step of the way to make it
happen. As they work together to make
the play happen they both come to understand that their feelings for one
another are more than just actress and playwright. Soon their emotions are even more involved in
their relationship than in their work and they have to find a way to be
together despite all their differences and the obstacles in their way. I enjoyed getting to know Fenella and seeing
her finding her footing in their personal and professional lives. She was a brave and sweet woman who knows how
to work with the people around her to get what she needs, but at the same time
she pushes those around her to be better people. She obviously loves Edward
despite his many flaws and knows that he needs to make a success of his life in
order to be happy and have a chance at a future together. Edward on the other hand was a bit of an ass
most of the time, making me want to slap him, but I suppose that most would
just write it off as artistic temperament. Personally I think he is just an
entitled ass that doesn’t understand that there are good people in the world
willing to love and care for him enough to offer to love and help him, so, much
like a beaten dog, he attacks first when someone puts a hand out to him in
support. Despite all that, in the end I
came to see that Edward was the only man for Fenella and they were a perfect
match for one another. I enjoyed
watching them embrace their passionate natures and explore their love and the
heat between them. I am looking forward
to the next and last installment in the series for sure and I cannot imagine
just how crazy that one could get knowing the outrageous personalities of these
ladies.
*ebook provided by publisher (via
NetGalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was provided.
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