Bold, brazen, and beautiful, the Reckless Brides refuse to play by society's rules of courtship. But - come hell or high water - they always get their man...A Lady In Disguise - For generations, the Kentshave served proudly with the British Royal Navy. So when her younger brother refuses to report for duty, Sally Kent slips into a uniform and takes his place - at least until he comes to his senses. Boldly climbing aboard the Audacious, Sally is as able-bodied as any sailor there. But one man is making her feel tantalizingly aware of the full-bodied woman beneath her navy blues...A Man Overboard - Dedicated to his ship, sworn to his duty - and distractingly gorgeous - Lieutenant David Colyear sees through Sally's charade, and he's furious. But he must admit she's the best midshipman on board - and a woman who tempts him like no other. With his own secrets to hide and his career at stake, Col agrees to keep her on. But can the passion they hide survive the perils of a battle at sea? Soon, their love and devotion will be put to the test...
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PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH ESSEX
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"Essex will have readers longing to set sail alongside her daring heroine and dashing hero. This wild ride of a high seas adventure/desire-in-disguise romance has it all: nonstop action, witty repartee and deft plotting. From the bow to the mast, from battles to ballrooms, Essex delivers another reckless bride and another read to remember."--"Romantic Times "on "Almost a Scandal"
"Elizabeth Essex will dazzle you with her sophisticated blend of vivid historical detail, exquisite characterization and delicious sexual tension. "Almost a Scandal" is a breath-taking tale of rapturous romance and awe-inspiring adventure!" --"USA Today" bestselling author "Julianne MacLean"
"Elizabeth Essex writes the perfect blend of fast-paced adventure and deliciously sexy romance. I couldn't put this book down! ALMOST A SCANDAL gets a place on my keeper shelf--I will read anything Elizabeth Essex writes!"--"New York Times "bestselling author "Celeste Bradley"
"The first book in the Reckless Brides Trilogy is a seafarer's delight. Col and Sally's high stakes adventure is fast-paced and fraught with peril. Well-timed humor punctuates the action and the use of frigate-speak adds authenticity to the shipboard dialog. The love story teases the reader at first, as Col and Sally struggle to conceal their attraction on board the Audacious. Then things turn desperate when the circumstances of war seem intent on driving them apart. A smartly written, emotional tempest."--"Reader to Reader Reviews"
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"Elizabeth Essex has created a fascinating world peopled with fascinating characters. I didn't want this story to end and with the promise of more books in this series, it doesn't have to. ALMOST A SCANDAL is a joy to read."--"Fresh Fiction"
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"Ms. Essex delivers romance at its finest; adventure-packed, passion-filled and totally satisfying. Teeming with adventure, passion, sexual tension, secrets, scandal, witty banter, romance and l
About the Author
Elizabeth Essex is the acclaimed author of historical novels including "The Pursuit of Pleasure" and "A Sense of Sin." When not re-reading Jane Austen, sipping tea or mucking about her garden, Elizabeth can be found at her computer, making up wonderful stories about people who live far more interesting lives than she. It wasn't always so. Elizabeth graduated from Hollins College with a BA in Classical Studies and Art History, and then earned her MA from Texas A&M University in Nautical Archaeology, also known as the archaeology of shipwrecks.
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It was a family tradition for the Kent family to serve in the Royal Navy. A tradition they did with pride. Sally Kent also like many of her family felt born to do this too. The only problems were that it is 1805 and she is a girl. So Sally can not fulfil her dream of a life at sea, until one day when her younger brother Richard refuses to sign up and report for duty, Sally sees this as her opportunity and disguised as her brother and wearing full naval uniform, Sally takes her brothers place aboard the Audacious. Sally soon proves that she is more than capable to do the job as any man and she soon fits in with all the men, becoming the best midshipman on board. It would seem that Sally is getting away with her disguise, until handsome Lieutenant David Colyear (Col) sees straight through her charade to the woman she truly is.
Will Col reveal her secret?
A historical romance packed with adventure and danger. Sally is a very strong leading lady that is ahead of her time. The plot does mainly concentrate more on the naval prospective of life, the day to day duties and general life aboard the ship. The battles and war too. I would have preferred to see more on the development of the romance between the two leading characters than about battles and naval life. This is just my own personal opinion and I am a Pisces so I just am a stickler for a true romantic tale and pure escapism without all the ins and outs of everyday life getting in the way. I think the way the book as been written is more a true to life book though so this will appeal to readers who like more true to life stories.
Will Col reveal her secret?
A historical romance packed with adventure and danger. Sally is a very strong leading lady that is ahead of her time. The plot does mainly concentrate more on the naval prospective of life, the day to day duties and general life aboard the ship. The battles and war too. I would have preferred to see more on the development of the romance between the two leading characters than about battles and naval life. This is just my own personal opinion and I am a Pisces so I just am a stickler for a true romantic tale and pure escapism without all the ins and outs of everyday life getting in the way. I think the way the book as been written is more a true to life book though so this will appeal to readers who like more true to life stories.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Live life boldly
31 July 2012
By Ms. M
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is an exciting tale about a woman, Sally Kent who follows her dream by filling in for her brother aboard a ship in her Majesty`s Royal Navy.. She is soothing her conscious by saying that she is doing it to protect her family's honor but it is so much more.
It is a action packed story set against the backdrop of the high seas, and shows how wit can hold its own against brawn.
The main characters are Sally Kent and Mr. Colyear. Mr. Colyear has known the Kent family for years. He is the insurmountable object that Sally has to overcome to live unbound by the chains society has placed around her.
What makes this book special is that Sally has to face the consequences for her actions. There is a grittiness and believability in the descriptions of the life aboard ,the Audacious. The author shows that dues definitely have to be paid for breaking the rules. However, if you have the guts sometimes you will reap the glory in unexpected ways. It is these things that kept me turning the pages, that and the interactions and growth of the characters, sometimes those interactions were amusing and other times poignant.
I enjoyed the story immensely,cannot think of anything else to say.
It is a action packed story set against the backdrop of the high seas, and shows how wit can hold its own against brawn.
The main characters are Sally Kent and Mr. Colyear. Mr. Colyear has known the Kent family for years. He is the insurmountable object that Sally has to overcome to live unbound by the chains society has placed around her.
What makes this book special is that Sally has to face the consequences for her actions. There is a grittiness and believability in the descriptions of the life aboard ,the Audacious. The author shows that dues definitely have to be paid for breaking the rules. However, if you have the guts sometimes you will reap the glory in unexpected ways. It is these things that kept me turning the pages, that and the interactions and growth of the characters, sometimes those interactions were amusing and other times poignant.
I enjoyed the story immensely,cannot think of anything else to say.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Like Patrick O'Brian with hot sex (and satisfying romance)
1 Aug 2012
By Elisa
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I was lucky enough to get to read an ARC of this book, and it's FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS.
Some of you may know I'm a huge fan of Patrick O'Brian's seafaring novels (the Aubrey / Maturin books that start with Master and Commander).
Elizabeth Essex's Almost a Scandal is like a Patrick O'Brian novel but with FRONT AND CENTER ROMANCE.
And it's a very, very swoony romance. I truly loved both the main characters--they're smart, daring, brave, loyal--and I actually bought the whole girl-dressed-as-a-boy-and-kinda-gets-away with it trope. This book pulls it off far more believably than pretty much anything else I've ever read.
The writing is stunningly good, the sexual tension is very hot, and the love story is truly passionate. There's a moment when all they do is touch hands, and I was all but weeping.
Great stuff!!!!!!
Some of you may know I'm a huge fan of Patrick O'Brian's seafaring novels (the Aubrey / Maturin books that start with Master and Commander).
Elizabeth Essex's Almost a Scandal is like a Patrick O'Brian novel but with FRONT AND CENTER ROMANCE.
And it's a very, very swoony romance. I truly loved both the main characters--they're smart, daring, brave, loyal--and I actually bought the whole girl-dressed-as-a-boy-and-kinda-gets-away with it trope. This book pulls it off far more believably than pretty much anything else I've ever read.
The writing is stunningly good, the sexual tension is very hot, and the love story is truly passionate. There's a moment when all they do is touch hands, and I was all but weeping.
Great stuff!!!!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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5 Sep 2012
By Donna Sue
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition
I loved this book. Elizabeth Essex has such wonderfully strong female characters. Sally is bold and daring. The men are equally compelling and I was happy to see some of my favorite characters from her other terrific series. This book was both exciting and romantic.
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