Maureen Driscoll
Author of Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid
About the Author
Image credit: Biography: Danielle Fishel calls Maureen Driscoll her "most favorite author of all things naughty and delicious." First things first: a huge thank you to Jennifer Omner at ALLpublications.com for the book cover design. An equally huge thank you to JBC Images at JBCimages.com for the author photo. And, of course, thank you Danielle Fishel for liking to read all things naughty and delicious. Maureen is a television writer whose credits include "The Dish" on the Style Network, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Nickelodeon's "BrainSurge," "Beauty & the Geek," and GSN's "Love Triangle." She is also a former recipient of… Read more This biography was provided by the author or their representative.
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If you haven't read the first book "Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid", it's okay, this one stands on its own, BUT I think you should for the simple reason that you'll understand the family dynamic so much better. The author has created such an interesting and fun family that it truly feels like I could hang out with them, even the Duke, whose story I'm looking forward to.
Now, let me tell you why I liked this book even more then the first: The sensuality of this one is OFF the charts! show more That's the first thing I noticed upon finishing it and I was so happy about it.
Lady Elizabeth Kellington is the one and only sister in this family and her brothers adore her, as long as she stays out of politics! This bluestocking could never do that, and this is where our heroine encounters a world of trouble, not just with her family in particular, but with society in general. After a copy of her `Toward the Enlightenment of England: A Treatise for the Reformation of Property Rights, the Right of Women in Marriage and Universal Suffrage' (wow, that was a mouthful) is published under her REAL name, Lizzie is surprised to find herself on the outs with most of the society and even with the group that she founded. She is stunned by their reaction and what's worse, all the gentlemen that might have been her suitors, now are shunning her, and the ones that would not suit (rakes, gamblers and reprobates) are knocking on her door, thinking her a fair game.
Marcus Redmond, Marquess of Riverton is Duke of Lynwood's best friend and a man who has loved Lizzie a long time. Not that he would ever admit to it. Loving and fantasizing about ones best friend's sister is not what one does, but there it is. He just can't help think her a Goddess, albeit one with some radical ideas.
In order for these two to come together, Lizzie and Marcus needed to recognize and accept the feelings both had for each other. Their mutual respect was the starting point to this romance and the slow realization on Lizzie's part, that a man almost ten years her senior could want her, and for that matter that she might be falling in love with him, was oh so fun to watch!
All the characters, secondary included, are genuine and dialogue full of wit. The plot is not rushed and gives the reader ample time to truly see why these two should be together. I've now come to expect Ms. Driscoll to put forth a three-dimensional and fast paced story (and let's not forget HOT) that will keep me entertained from the first to the last chapter, and she doesn't disappoint! She's introduced a character of Tara in this story and I'm glad she gave her just the right amount of space to hook us into the next installment and Arthur's story. show less
Now, let me tell you why I liked this book even more then the first: The sensuality of this one is OFF the charts! show more That's the first thing I noticed upon finishing it and I was so happy about it.
Lady Elizabeth Kellington is the one and only sister in this family and her brothers adore her, as long as she stays out of politics! This bluestocking could never do that, and this is where our heroine encounters a world of trouble, not just with her family in particular, but with society in general. After a copy of her `Toward the Enlightenment of England: A Treatise for the Reformation of Property Rights, the Right of Women in Marriage and Universal Suffrage' (wow, that was a mouthful) is published under her REAL name, Lizzie is surprised to find herself on the outs with most of the society and even with the group that she founded. She is stunned by their reaction and what's worse, all the gentlemen that might have been her suitors, now are shunning her, and the ones that would not suit (rakes, gamblers and reprobates) are knocking on her door, thinking her a fair game.
Marcus Redmond, Marquess of Riverton is Duke of Lynwood's best friend and a man who has loved Lizzie a long time. Not that he would ever admit to it. Loving and fantasizing about ones best friend's sister is not what one does, but there it is. He just can't help think her a Goddess, albeit one with some radical ideas.
In order for these two to come together, Lizzie and Marcus needed to recognize and accept the feelings both had for each other. Their mutual respect was the starting point to this romance and the slow realization on Lizzie's part, that a man almost ten years her senior could want her, and for that matter that she might be falling in love with him, was oh so fun to watch!
All the characters, secondary included, are genuine and dialogue full of wit. The plot is not rushed and gives the reader ample time to truly see why these two should be together. I've now come to expect Ms. Driscoll to put forth a three-dimensional and fast paced story (and let's not forget HOT) that will keep me entertained from the first to the last chapter, and she doesn't disappoint! She's introduced a character of Tara in this story and I'm glad she gave her just the right amount of space to hook us into the next installment and Arthur's story. show less
When Josie is unexpectedly yanked back in time to the 1920s, she finds herself at a party made famous by the two murders that occurred during it. Can her knowledge of the future save the victims?
There is plenty to like about this light-hearted mystery/romance/time travel novel. The fun of a luxurious house party in the roaring twenties. Guests ranging from a mobster to an FBI agent. The fish-out-of-water story of a modern woman in a world where women have been voting for fewer than ten show more years. Ninety-year-old murders that were never solved—and are about to occur again. A heroine attracted to the probable murderer.
Break out the popcorn and settle down to a fun evening! show less
There is plenty to like about this light-hearted mystery/romance/time travel novel. The fun of a luxurious house party in the roaring twenties. Guests ranging from a mobster to an FBI agent. The fish-out-of-water story of a modern woman in a world where women have been voting for fewer than ten show more years. Ninety-year-old murders that were never solved—and are about to occur again. A heroine attracted to the probable murderer.
Break out the popcorn and settle down to a fun evening! show less
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of this author and her writing voice. In every story she’s written so far, she has managed to make me laugh and cry and in this one she’s accomplished both.
Jonathan and Arabella were both strong characters. Jonathan at first fought and didn’t know what to do with his feelings for Arabella, because his feelings for his dead wife were still strong, but little by little, he started to make a place in his life and his heart for this wonderful woman show more that brought smiles to his children. And soon enough, he and his children just couldn’t see themselves living without her.
I liked the way the author handled this romance by showing us the slow and steady growing of affection, that then blossomed into love between the two. Jonathan’s love for his deceased wife was very touching that it brought tears to my eyes.
There are so many things I liked in this story, but what I loved a lot were the children and their antics, and I found the antagonist to our heroine to be so mean and I couldn’t wait to see how she’d be put in her place.
If you’re in a mood for a sweet and sensual love story with some humor in it, I hope you give this story a try.
Melanie for b2b
Complimentary copy provided by the author show less
Jonathan and Arabella were both strong characters. Jonathan at first fought and didn’t know what to do with his feelings for Arabella, because his feelings for his dead wife were still strong, but little by little, he started to make a place in his life and his heart for this wonderful woman show more that brought smiles to his children. And soon enough, he and his children just couldn’t see themselves living without her.
I liked the way the author handled this romance by showing us the slow and steady growing of affection, that then blossomed into love between the two. Jonathan’s love for his deceased wife was very touching that it brought tears to my eyes.
There are so many things I liked in this story, but what I loved a lot were the children and their antics, and I found the antagonist to our heroine to be so mean and I couldn’t wait to see how she’d be put in her place.
If you’re in a mood for a sweet and sensual love story with some humor in it, I hope you give this story a try.
Melanie for b2b
Complimentary copy provided by the author show less
If you haven't read the first book "Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid", it's okay, this one stands on its own, BUT I think you should for the simple reason that you'll understand the family dynamic so much better. The author has created such an interesting and fun family that it truly feels like I could hang out with them, even the Duke, whose story I'm looking forward to.
Now, let me tell you why I liked this book even more then the first: The sensuality of this one is OFF the charts! show more That's the first thing I noticed upon finishing it and I was so happy about it.
Lady Elizabeth Kellington is the one and only sister in this family and her brothers adore her, as long as she stays out of politics! This bluestocking could never do that, and this is where our heroine encounters a world of trouble, not just with her family in particular, but with society in general. After a copy of her `Toward the Enlightenment of England: A Treatise for the Reformation of Property Rights, the Right of Women in Marriage and Universal Suffrage' (wow, that was a mouthful) is published under her REAL name, Lizzie is surprised to find herself on the outs with most of the society and even with the group that she founded. She is stunned by their reaction and what's worse, all the gentlemen that might have been her suitors, now are shunning her, and the ones that would not suit (rakes, gamblers and reprobates) are knocking on her door, thinking her a fair game.
Marcus Redmond, Marquess of Riverton is Duke of Lynwood's best friend and a man who has loved Lizzie a long time. Not that he would ever admit to it. Loving and fantasizing about ones best friend's sister is not what one does, but there it is. He just can't help think her a Goddess, albeit one with some radical ideas.
In order for these two to come together, Lizzie and Marcus needed to recognize and accept the feelings both had for each other. Their mutual respect was the starting point to this romance and the slow realization on Lizzie's part, that a man almost ten years her senior could want her, and for that matter that she might be falling in love with him, was oh so fun to watch!
All the characters, secondary included, are genuine and dialogue full of wit. The plot is not rushed and gives the reader ample time to truly see why these two should be together. I've now come to expect Ms. Driscoll to put forth a three-dimensional and fast paced story (and let's not forget HOT) that will keep me entertained from the first to the last chapter, and she doesn't disappoint! She's introduced a character of Tara in this story and I'm glad she gave her just the right amount of space to hook us into the next installment and Arthur's story. show less
Now, let me tell you why I liked this book even more then the first: The sensuality of this one is OFF the charts! show more That's the first thing I noticed upon finishing it and I was so happy about it.
Lady Elizabeth Kellington is the one and only sister in this family and her brothers adore her, as long as she stays out of politics! This bluestocking could never do that, and this is where our heroine encounters a world of trouble, not just with her family in particular, but with society in general. After a copy of her `Toward the Enlightenment of England: A Treatise for the Reformation of Property Rights, the Right of Women in Marriage and Universal Suffrage' (wow, that was a mouthful) is published under her REAL name, Lizzie is surprised to find herself on the outs with most of the society and even with the group that she founded. She is stunned by their reaction and what's worse, all the gentlemen that might have been her suitors, now are shunning her, and the ones that would not suit (rakes, gamblers and reprobates) are knocking on her door, thinking her a fair game.
Marcus Redmond, Marquess of Riverton is Duke of Lynwood's best friend and a man who has loved Lizzie a long time. Not that he would ever admit to it. Loving and fantasizing about ones best friend's sister is not what one does, but there it is. He just can't help think her a Goddess, albeit one with some radical ideas.
In order for these two to come together, Lizzie and Marcus needed to recognize and accept the feelings both had for each other. Their mutual respect was the starting point to this romance and the slow realization on Lizzie's part, that a man almost ten years her senior could want her, and for that matter that she might be falling in love with him, was oh so fun to watch!
All the characters, secondary included, are genuine and dialogue full of wit. The plot is not rushed and gives the reader ample time to truly see why these two should be together. I've now come to expect Ms. Driscoll to put forth a three-dimensional and fast paced story (and let's not forget HOT) that will keep me entertained from the first to the last chapter, and she doesn't disappoint! She's introduced a character of Tara in this story and I'm glad she gave her just the right amount of space to hook us into the next installment and Arthur's story. show less
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