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Unlocked [Kindle Edition]

Courtney Milan (Author)
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From New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan...


A perpetual wallflower destined for spinsterhood, Lady Elaine Warren is resigned to her position in society. So when Evan Carlton, the powerful, popular Earl of Westfeld, singles her out upon his return to England, she knows what it means. Her former tormenter is up to his old tricks, and she's his intended victim. This time, though, the earl is going to discover that wallflowers can fight back.

Evan has come to regret his cruel, callow past. At first, he only wants to make up for past wrongs. But when Elaine throws his initial apology in his face, he finds himself wanting more. And this time, what torments him might be love...

Unlocked is a novella of 28,000 words (about 111 pages).

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 287 KB
  • Print Length: 104 pages
  • Publisher: Courtney Milan (26 May 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B0052YFNFQ
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #14,400 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Emotional Read 1 Jun 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a short but perfectly formed story. Once I started I didn't want to stop and resented every interruption. Deeply emotional, the theme of bullying is handled well and the ending is believable and satisfying. Keep a hanky handy! In my opinion, this is Ms Milan's best story yet. Recommended.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By M. K. Burton TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Lady Elaine Warren began her first season full of excitement and verve, ready to have her chance at the world. But slowly, she began to fade away and turned into a wallflower of the highest order. The culprit? Evan Carlton, the Earl of Westfield, made Elaine his target. With his insecure cousin in tow, Evan made Elaine's life miserable, until she lost all chance of finding a well-placed husband. But in reality, Evan has always liked Elaine, and his mocking of her was simply an immature reaction to an attraction he didn't know what to do with. Returned from the Continent, and several life-changing experiences, Evan longs to show Elaine just how stupid he was and see if he can have a chance at winning the woman he loves most of all, even if she wants nothing to do with him.

This little novella by Courtney Milan has received rave reviews pretty much everywhere. I'm not going to lie, I was absolutely thrilled when I discovered I could buy it for 86p on my Kindle, even though I'm in the UK. I downloaded it and read it within two days. It's a short novella, equivalent to about 100 pages in print, so it's best read straight in an evening (preferably alone, and with tissues if you're anything like me).

Anyway, despite the reviews, I was genuinely surprised at how well this worked. I often have trouble buying into short romances, because it's hard to believe they'd fall in love so fast, but this one just clicked with me instantly. The back story comes thick and fast, so we're prepared for the characters' reactions immediately. Plus, they tap right into that stereotype of the popular teenager longing for the wallflower, turning around and falling in love with her, then grovelling in order to win her heart back. I'm sure we'd all wish to avoid the torment that is actually inflicted on poor Elaine, but watching Evan try impossibly hard to win her back is gorgeous reading for someone who loves romance.

Plus, if you've ever been made fun of, even if not to such a degree, it's impossible not to empathise with Elaine. Who wouldn't want their former tormentor to turn around, beg forgiveness, and proceed to do everything in his power to make things perfect? At the same time, how hard would it be to trust that person not to turn around and make it all a living hell once again? It's all so well done and so true to real life emotions. I'd never really Courtney Milan before, but trust me, this will not be the last time I do so, and I will be purchasing her backlist the minute I allow myself to buy books again.

If you're a romance reader, you simply must give this novella a try.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
FABULOUS 8 July 2011
By L. Sims TOP 100 REVIEWER
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Lady Elaine Stockhurst has been the butt of jokes ever since her first season, her chief tormentor Evan Westfield a handsome young man and leader of his social set. So where Evan leads others follow his example. To make Elaine's life a misery. He then decided to go travelling and has been absent from the country now for the past ten years, but he has now returned due to the death of his father. During his absence lady Elaine has fared no better, as Evan's cousin Lady Diana has made sure that the bullying continued. His first occasion back into society after settling all his affairs after his father's death is at a house party. Lady Elaine is also present at this party, and Evan now the Earl of Westfield is determined to try to apologise for all the hurt he has caused.but will she ever be able to forgive him? As a rule I am not usually a great lover of short stories, but this is an exception to that rule. What a gem of a story this is. The author has penned a wonderful tale that runs the full gambit of emotions, I was absolutely engrossed, characterisation and plot are unsurpassed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quick easy romance read
It is a Mills and Boone type romance. Nothing complicated and an easy quick read. It will probably warm the hearts of romance genre fans. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cheryl M-M
Definitley not diabolical, more a light, enjoyable read
This was an interesting plot device - what is the long-term effect of bullying on both victim and bully? Read more
Published 8 months ago by DebB
Diabolical
Reading the other reviews of 'Unlocked' by Courtney Milan, I thought I must have read a different book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gill K
Short but entertaining
This isnt long so if you are a quick reader probably an hour or so but I liked the story with had more depth than some twice it's length. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Caitkin
Surprisingly sweet
I bought this short story for my Kindle for a holiday trip and reread it 3 times while away. I throughly enjoyed this story and was surprised by how much, there were even a few... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Judealude85
A delightful short story
A great read. Very well written, good characterization. Definitely a author to watch for the future, reminded me of Mary Balough, Stephanine Laurens etc. Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. Walker
Really enjoyable read
Ten years ago, nineteen-year-old Evan, Earl of Westfield fell in love with Lady Elaine but didn't know how to make her notice him and didn't want anyone else to know how he felt,... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Eve Mayfield
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