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August Avery, a renowned civil engineer, has found himself the sole custodian of his cousin’s six month old daughter and he needs assistance—fast. He understands how to build railways, to construct bridges and to save the railway tycoons thousands of pounds. He doesn’t understand, however, how to care for a child
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When Ivy Davis turns up at his door looking for work, he believes his prayers are answered. If only the exotic, exuberant young woman did not prove to be such a distraction from his busy workload.

Unsure if she is even up to the task of looking after a baby, Ivy finds herself swayed by the handsome and slightly desperate August into working for him. With her singing career failing before it even started and no other talents, she decides looking after a young child cannot be so hard... surely?

But the child may turn out to be the least of her worries. Her handsome, brooding master seems to keep her awake more than the baby. Add to that her desire to achieve her dreams of singing on stage and the machinations of the indomitable Mrs Pepperwhite who sees her as competition for August’s hand, Ivy finds this simple job growing harder by the day—as does her desire for her master...

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Language: English
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Tina Williams

Upstairs meets Downstairs in this sensual Victorian Romance

20 February 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

I loved Kissed At Midnight, where the usual walls between master and servant crumble and passion ignites. The read is sensual, romantic and fun as the two protagonists, Ivy and August, who may well be my favourite Samantha Holt couple to date, circle each other, trying in vain to deny their growing mutual attraction.

August is in a real pickle since he assumed the responsibility for caring for his cousin’s baby Elsie, and in an uncharacteristic show of impetuosity he hires Ivy as her nursemaid, despite her lack of experience in such a role. Both know that the situation is only transitory as Ivy’s real goal is to forge a career as a singer.

The author’s voice in this novel is decidedly playful, driven in part no doubt by the character of the heroine, Ivy, whose actions compel the evolving romance with her knack of plain speaking and spontaneous nature. By contrast the engineer August is methodical, cautious and conservative in outlook. Ivy is the perfect yin to his yang, free spirited and adventurous. I just adored how the tale shows us how August’s well-ordered life is soon compromised by Ivy’s presence in his household.

I loved how the author showed this handsome man grappling with his conscience regarding how to treat Ivy, a woman in his employ who he is honour bound to protect, yet at the same time the very woman who he is developing an irrepressible attraction for. He also strives to avoid the unwelcome attentions of the widow Mrs Pepperwhite, who does not care for Ivy’s appearance on the scene.

Ivy is quite a heroine! I loved her back story and her character which goes against everything that is expected of a Victorian lady. She certainly upsets August’s routine and in a household as small as his, the usual rules between master and servant are soon compromised. Their romance is a real page- turner as neither August or Ivy know how to cope with their growing feelings for each other and there are a number of barriers to their HEA: Ivy’s ambition to become a famous singer; August’s desire to maintain his distance from the hired help and Mrs Pepperwhite’s interest in August.

Their love-making scenes between the couple are hugely romantic and sensual and although August is a true gentleman, he is very much flesh and blood and as I read I could sense the growing desire between him and Ivy which demands to be sated…..

All in all a super sensual romance and I feel one of the author’s best to date. Recommended for readers of historical romance. A copy of this novel was made available for the purpose of a fair and honest review.

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Jacqueline

Romantic and sexy escape into Victorian England

23 February 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

This was exactly what I hoped it would be - a romantic romp between a master and servant. Set in Victorian Manchester, it felt like I'd escaped into a time where a woman's reputation is everything and where a man really is expected to be the alpha male, taking care of his woman. It made a really pleasant change from reading about a modern so-called alpha male who's mostly just a bossy git.

The romance built slowly with lingering glances and chaste yet still forbidden touches that made for some really sizzling smutty scenes. Tasteful, yes, but hotter than I dared hope for.

August Avery, the male lead is an engineer responsible for creating a pioneering railway tunnel that he hopes will make all corners of the UK accessible and pave the way for future prosperity. He's a real forward thinker and someone I found it quite easy to imagine striding around in his top hat. Ivy is employed as nursemaid to August' s ward who he takes responsibility for following the death of his cousin. I love to see otherwise gruff and belligerent men go all caring and protective with a baby so this really worked well for me.

This was an easy to read book that really held my interest. It's a complete story and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll be looking out for more books from this author. Recommended if you fancy a historical romance.

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Belle

Not so impressive

21 August 2015 - Published on Amazon.com

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I am just neutral on this book. It didn't particularly shine, but it wasn't so bad either. The hero August Avery is a very likeable character, ambitious yet caring (he took upon himself the care of his orphaned baby niece). The heroine is okay, likewise ambitious and goes for what she wants and isn't afraid to tread on unfamiliar paths to get where she wants to. But there lies my problem with Ivy. Just two days under the hero's employ as nursemaid to the baby, she traipses around at night in her flimsy nightwear and "she let herself softly down on his bed" and allowed him to "nuzzle" her breasts??? Granting she was helping her drunken employer, still, it would have been easy for her to leave his bedroom as he was already settled on his bed. All this considering that the grumpy housekeeper is supposed to have such sharp hearing. In this period i would think that an innocent lady would be very careful not to get herself ruined. The plot about Ivy sleepwalking is stupid. As nursemaid to a baby who kept her off her bed often at night, the sleepwalking part is rather off. When the hero caught her doing so one night, he was worried she'd hurt herself or fall off the stairs. Who knows what she could have done with the baby too. Fortunately when she sleepwalks, she seems only interested in getting into the hero's bed. The sex scenes were not very graphic, but they were not exciting either. I just skimmed through them. There were too much internal dialogues, and if there ever is an actual dialogue it was only between the hero and the heroine, and every now and then the widow next door pops in (a story does need a bad guy after all). In a small household, one would expect that the three servants can at least talk as well. So there, it's a book that won't leave me with a lasting impression.

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Roslynn

review of kissed at midnight

2 September 2015 - Published on Amazon.com

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I feel very stupid for waiting so long to read this book by Ms. Samantha Holt since I have had this in my kindle library for so long when I should have read it sooner but better late than never. I read a lot of regency historical romance between lords and ladies but this one is a bit different it’s between a master of the house an engineer and a mere servant or nursemaid there is still a class distinction and a sense of propriety that both protagonists must adhere to considering the time period which even with this there are no rules when it comes to true love. Ms. Holt just knows how to tell a wonderful feel good romance story with a lot of sexual tension and some great three dimensional complex characters that make it quite a page turner.
August Avery becomes guardian of his cousin’s six month old daughter and needs help immediately. The help comes in form of a beautiful woman Ivy but now August has another problem resisting Ivy and falling in love.
I seriously loved both August and Ivy yes they are not perfect August can be bull headed, stubborn and at times I just wanted to hug the poor man since he struggles daily with his feelings but really he is just an amazing hero. He really loves Ivy attempting to let her live her dreams but just has a hard time showing it. Ivy is really a great heroine she’s strong, resourceful, and intelligent plus she can really stand up for herself what’s not to like about her. I did want more into Ivy’s family life however what would drive her to make the decision to be a performer. The funny thing is I even wanted Mrs. Pepperwhite to find someone and to see another story of Elsie all grown up I guess in actuality I really didn’t want the story to end that I rated the book four stars, can recommend it and when it does come to Ms. Holt I will not wait so long next time to read more of her works!

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April Renn/AprilR

INTERESTING AND UNIQUE!!

18 February 2015 - Published on Amazon.com

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KISSED AT MIDNIGHT by Samantha Holt is a well written tale, with interesting characters and a unique storyline. Meet Ivy Davis, and August Avery. Can Ivy,governess, nursemaid, and singer find her HEA with August, who also becomes her lover. August adopts his cousin's six-month old infant daughter, and finds himself in need of help. He is a railroad magnet/engineer. Ivy, wishes to become a singer. An interesting tale of danger and romance. Well blended with drama,engaging characters, and a passionate romance. Once again, Ms. Holt has written a well developed story that will have readers turning pages and staying up all night to finish Ivy and August's story. Well done! Strongly recommend to any and all romance readers,especially historical romance readers who enjoy suspense and danger with their romance and passion.

*Received for an honest review from the author*

Rating: 4
Heat rating: mild
Reviewed by: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More

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Gwen

August is employed by the railroad and is working on ...

30 July 2015 - Published on Amazon.com

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August is employed by the railroad and is working on a major project, constructing a tunnel. He is under a lot of pressure to prove himself to his colleagues who are all older gentlemen that don't take him serious. His cousin dies and an infant girl is placed in August's care.
Enter Ivy who has run away from home to pursue her dream of being a singer. She also ran away to escape her mother and her matchmaking ideals. Unfortunately for Ivy the few auditions she went to, she choked and was unable to perform. She now has no money to return home with her dreams dashed. So she turns up on August's doorstep in search of a governess position, but she's at the wrong address.
August hires Ivy to tend to Elsie, because he needs to get back to work. Ivy accepts to have money and safe place to stay while still hoping to pursue singing. An attraction builds as they settle into a familial routine.

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